Forums: September 2011 Kickstart Forum: What's Cooking this Weekend?
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pippin Joined: 09/07/10 Posts: 175	What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM I like to do a little cooking on the weekends (weekdays I mostly throw things together without recipes or much cooking). This weekend I plan to make the triple corn soup recipe from the FatFree Vegan Kitchen blog. I also plan to make Dal but need to decide on which recipe to use. Does anyone have a dal recipe recommendation? So, what's cooking for you this weekend?
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vegankitty Joined: 12/29/10 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 109	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 at 1:29 PM I want to make savory pancakes out of a batter made from sprouted legumes, onion, green chilly and cumin seeds. I let it ferment for 4-5 more hours and they taste so awesome! + they are highly nutritious!! It is easy to be mankind, Difficult to be human Striving to become human!
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sis11 Joined: 08/17/11 Posts: 30	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 at 7:56 PM My SIL made these lentils at a big barbecue this summer, and they disappeared faster than anything at the party. We made it at home, and it was still great. Better the second day though, when the flavors had a chance to deepen. Here's her recipe, with her comments: Shelley’s Mediterranean lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup lentils 2 cups vegetable broth or water (I used water) 1 14 1/2- ounce can of crushed or diced tomatoes 1/3 cup dried currants (I didn’t use them on Saturday) --- Heat oil, add onions, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne and salt. Cook over medium-high heat until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add lentils and broth or water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove cover and add tomatoes and currants. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover again. Cook for 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Meanwhile, cook rice (I used basmati)… Serve lentils over rice. Top with almesan if desired. We have had this with quick cooked cabbage (just cabbage, oil, salt and pepper, quick sautéed….yum! Sarah Sarah Animals-Planet-Health
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djunamod Joined: 01/02/11 Posts: 55	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 4:15 AM Sadly, nothing . I've had the flu for the last two days so I don't have the energy to cook anything. However, my mom was kind enough to make me some veggie soup. It has veggies chopped into large chunks and some peas in it as well as a little bit of long thin noodles to give it flavor. I also added a little frozen corn. It's about all I can really stomach right now. Djuna
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pippin Joined: 09/07/10 Posts: 175	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 6:58 AM Sarah, the lentils sound wonderful. I think I'll try them! Minus the oil of course. Djuna ~ feel better. It is no fun to be sick. I just got over bronchitis and we very lucky that my cupboards were well stocked with things easy to cook.
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vgnwitch Joined: 09/09/11 Posts: 2	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM I am making the Deconstructed Enchilada Bake from Vegan on the Cheap by Robin Robertson. I've been looking at this recipe for a while and now I can't wait for dinner! I also want to bake something for next week, but I'm not sure what. Maybe a lemon quick bread?
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Naturehike Joined: 04/06/11 Posts: 14	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 2:34 PM My daughter and I made these little treats to welcome some new neighbors into the neighborhood..and saved a few for us. OMG are they good...not sure if they are completely by the kickstart rules, but they are vegan...found them on the vegweb site. Chocolate Oreo Truffles Veganized! Ingredients (use vegan versions): 1 (9 ounce) bag chocolate cream sandwich cookies, crushed (I use Oreos) 1/2 (8 ounce) tub vegan cream cheese (I use Tofutti) 1 (6 ounce) bag vegan bitter sweet chocolate, melted Directions: 1. Combine crushed sandwich cookies and vegan cream cheese in a bowl. Mix until it is a blended chocolaty paste. 2. Melt chocolate and place in another bowl. 3. Take a lump of cookie paste (about 1 teaspoon) and ball it, drop it in the chocolate and roll it around. Take it out of chocolate and place it on nonstick surface. 4. Once you are done with all of the mixture, place the truffle balls in the freezer for 30 minutes. Serve cold. This recipe can also be made cup style by placing them in small cupcake tins. Source of recipe: This is a recipe that was originally pulled from Oreo.com, and given to me by a friend. I changed the recipe by veganizing it, replacing the cream cheese with Tofutti "Cream cheese" and using vegan bitter sweet chocolate instead of milk chocolate. Original recipe below: http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/easy-oreo-truffles-95085.aspx Makes: 42 truffles, Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cooking time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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vegankitty Joined: 12/29/10 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 109	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 2:45 PM I did not know OREOs were vegan! It is easy to be mankind, Difficult to be human Striving to become human!
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peacefirevegan Joined: 03/01/11 Location: CANADA Posts: 48	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM I made a delicious corn grits and zucchini lasagna with a home made marinara sauce and a little daiya cheese...mmmm. Even my hubby enjoyed (he his a meat eater and lasagna is his fave dish. A lentil soup was also on my menu. Stuffed mushrooms were also a hit at my bbq Love, Live, Laugh
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cch22 Joined: 09/08/10 Location: New York State Posts: 1000	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Monday, September 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM i just checked. i knew there was at least one reason i limit oreos... they have BOTH Palm Oil and high fructose corn syrup.. yep they are vegan.. but not particularly good for you...
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pippin Joined: 09/07/10 Posts: 175	RE: What's Cooking this Weekend? Posted Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:32 AM I made the Mediterranian Lentils last night. YUM! So good. I love the cinnamon and cumin and cayenne. But, I only put in 1/8 tsp of cayenne. Any more would be too hot for my tastes. Leftovers for lunch today.
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