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Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
By jeenikeen
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zested
Green Bean and Mushroom Medley
By jeenikeen
Place green beans and carrots in 1 inch of boiling water
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
- 2 carrots, cut into thick strips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Easy Grillable Veggie Burgers
By jeenikeen
If your brown rice isn’t cooked yet, start there by following this method for the best results
- 1 cup (155 g) cooked brown rice*
- 1 cup (120 g) raw walnuts (or sub bread crumbs)
- 1/2 Tbsp grape seed or avocado oil, plus more for cooking
- 1/2 white onion (~55 g | 3/4 cup), finely diced
- 1 Tbsp (~8 g) each chili powder, cumin powder, and smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper, plus more for coating burgers
- 1 Tbsp (12 g) coconut sugar (or sub organic brown or muscovado sugar)
- 1 1/2 cups (227 g) cooked black beans*, well rinsed, drained and patted dry
- 1/3 cup (22 g) panko bread crumbs (if gluten free, use gluten free bread crumbs)
- 3-4 Tbsp (51-68 g) vegan BBQ sauce
Skillet Rock Cakes (Vegan)
By jeenikeen
These delicious Skillet Rock Cakes were the result of a batter that was intended to be baked only to discover that ...
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 tsp cornflour/cornstarch
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 Tbsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup soft brown sugar
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegan margarine
- 1/2 cup goji berries or cranberries
- 2 flax eggs (mix 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed with 5 Tbsp water and let sit for 5 minutes)
- 1-3 Tbsp non dairy milk
Cranberry Carrot Cake
By jeenikeen
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Savory Roasted Root Vegetables
By jeenikeen
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 1 cup diced, raw beet
- 4 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup torn beet greens
Pumpkin Oat Bars
By jeenikeen
This recipe was inspired by a recipe from Ambitious Kitchen
- 4 cups gluten-free oats
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 ⁄2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 ⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 ⁄2 cup golden raisin (optional)
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
Best Vegan Chili
By jeenikeen
For the Chili: Add the olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat
- For the Chili:
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion, diced
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 28oz can (6 2/3 cups) Diced Tomatoes
- 1 19oz can (2 cups) Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 19oz can (2 cups) Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 Cup Water (plus more if needed)
- 2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 - 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Powder
- For the Tofu:
- 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Block Extra Firm Tofu
Paska Bread
By jeenikeen
Proof the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in a large bowl until slightly frothy
- For the Sponge:
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 3 cups warm milk
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- For the Dough:
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 12 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Vegan Pancakes
By jeenikeen
1. Place the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, and mix well
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened plain soy milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more for serving (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Cooking spray
- Fresh fruit for serving (optional)