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Posted by amymylove on Feb 22, 2012 · Member since Apr 2009 · 5266 posts
i gotta make those sausages asap! thanks for the link love <3
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Posted by blinknoodle on Feb 23, 2012 · Member since Dec 2001 · 333 posts
I never really noticed this thread... here are just a smattering of my reviews from the cooking challenge:
Buckwheaties from Choosing Raw I didn’t really know what to expect but I really like these! Kind of like popped buckwheat. Mine were crispy after dehydrating and worked well with plain milk and berries for breakfast. Recipe here: http://www.choosingraw.com/buckwheat-cereal-and-almond-milk/
Apple Spice Buckwheat Protein Bake from Edible Perspective: Except I made lots of subs: pumpkin puree for the apple sauce, ground my chia seeds, added 1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses and found I needed an additional 3 tbsp of almond milk to get the proper consistency. It is not very sweet at all, but I liked it with the apple chunks. I like it, though.. like a dense muffin. Recipe here: http://edibleperspective.com/2012/01/protein-stuffed-buckwheat-bakes/
Chana Saag from What Would Cathy Eat? I absolutely adored the dal palak recipe on my blog and I was curious about trying out this chana saag (Indian Chickpea and Spinach Curry). Because it also has tomatoes, it was not at all like dal palak, but it was tasty in its own right. Subtly spicy with a great mix of flavours. I still find it amazing how much spinach wilts down. Recipe here: http://www.whatwouldcathyeat.com/2011/03/chickpea-and-spinach-curry-chana-saag/
Chana Masala from PPK: R made this and he was positively smitten. I liked it, too, having searched for a bright and flavourful chana masala. Subbed 28oz canned tomatoes. The tamarind adds a nice tang that works well with the tomato. Recipe here: http://www.theppk.com/2011/08/chana-masala/
Chai-Spiced Cashew Milk Tea - inspired by Choosing Raw I have never seriously considered making homemade nut milk but decided to give it a go for the challenge! Thank you! I actually made a creamy chai tea: I brewed 1 cup of tea with my favourite chai rooibos, added that with the cashews, date and vanilla for a very glorious creamy tea. Yum! Original recipe: http://www.choosingraw.com/vanilla-cashew-milk/
Butternut Rancheros at PPK First my modifications: I used a kabocha squash roasted with hazelnut oil. I substituted 2 green chilis for the jalapeno and increased the garlic to 6 cloves. It was a very simple meal to prepare and tastes very good. A smooth flavourful tomato sauce coats black beans and it contrasts well with the sweet roasted squash. Recipe here: http://www.theppk.com/2010/11/butternut-rancheros/
Posted by blinknoodle on Feb 23, 2012 · Member since Dec 2001 · 333 posts
Gingerbread “Cliff” Bars from Peas and Thank You: I liked these but they were not like any Clif bar I have ever tried. They were soft, cakey and kind of crumbly but full of flavour. I wonder if it is because I used vanilla-flavoured hemp protein powder.. the protein stats were not nearly as impressive with my powder. http://peasandthankyou.com/2011/12/19/wannabe-recipea-gingerbread-cliff-bars/
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Posted by Eldsjäl on Feb 25, 2012 · Member since Sep 2009 · 97 posts
Wintry, Shroomy Stroganoff:This was a good base recipe, but I needed to add more seasonings. I loved the dill in this.
Killer Glazed Tofu: Fantastic! The sauce is so addictive! I added broccoli to this and could have added more tofu or veggies because it makes quite a lot of sauce (not complaining!). Will try it with seitan next time, I think.
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Posted by willwolf on Mar 02, 2012 · Member since Apr 2003 · 596 posts
Vegan Carrot Cake Bars with "Cream Cheese" Icing from Peas and Thank You blog--Delicious! Love the use of pureed carrots (1 full cup) in this, rather than the usual shredded. With no nuts, raisins, coconut, etc, this makes a great carrot cake for picky eaters. The cake is sweet, and I think the sugar could be reduced since there is also sweet icing. The icing is also super tasty. http://peasandthankyou.com/2010/04/09/a-womans-work/
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Posted by Allychristine on Mar 17, 2012 · Member since Dec 2007 · 15438 posts
Oh She Glows Baked donuts http://ohsheglows.com/2009/05/19/baked-doughnuts-that-will-change-your-world/ This was my first recipe to try in my donut pan. I had to use canola oil instead of EB, but followed the recipe for the larger (6 count) donut pan. It was all extremely easy, and I had the perfect amount of dough. The 12 minutes was also accurate. They were good, but a bit too cakey for donuts. I made a chocolate icing. Overall, too sticky and cake-like. I will try a different recipe.
Brownies http://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/19/vegan-brownies-two-ways/ I did not do the gluten free version. These brownies were seriously strange. AS SOME OF YOU KNOW. I followed the recipe, but used macadamia nuts instead of walnuts. I do not know what happened, but they were extremely greasy, and would not bake. I kept it in the oven for like 50 minutes, but still had to pour liquid off. They ended up solidifying upon cooling, and did not taste bad, but they were so greasy. Maybe the macadamias?
PPK Pesto risotto with roasted zucchini http://www.theppk.com/2012/03/pesto-risotto-with-roasted-zucchini/ So good!!!! Love pesto. Love risotto. This is all great together. I made the PPK bestest pesto for this, which i love. Definitely do the pesto on top. The zucchini is great with the garlic.
Mango fried rice http://www.theppk.com/2012/02/mango-fried-rice/ Good. I used a bit less rice, and let it cook to get a nice crispy bottom. P didn't like the cashews, but I liked it all. A nice ripe mango made it very yummy.
Sunflower mac http://www.theppk.com/2012/02/sunflower-mac/ Not a huge fan of this one. It was bland, but too oniony. The texture did turn out pretty creamy, but the flavor was not enough. Wouldn't do this again.
Dilly stew with rosemary dumplings http://www.theppk.com/2011/11/dilly-stew-with-rosemary-dumplings/ Very good and comforting. I thought the rosemary clashed a bit with the dill, so I would either cut that down or do the dumplings plain. Came together quickly, and tasty!
I'm sure you've all seen the pictures elsewhere by now!
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Posted by wassernixe on Mar 21, 2012 · Member since Jun 2008 · 1017 posts
PPK Chocolate Chip Cookies - These were awesome! I liked how easy it was to throw together. I subbed cornstarch for the tapioca and it worked just fine. I also upped the baking soda to 1 tsp because I like my cookies a little fluffy. My dough was also a bit wet, so I think I used 2 cups flour instead of 1 1/2. This made 16 ginormous cookies for me. So yummy, I can't stop eating them.
Healthy Happy Life http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/04/black-bean-fiesta-veggie-burgers-slaw.html - I skipped the slaw, because I'm lazy. I stuck pretty closely to the burger recipe. I just left out the sweet potato and upped the cilantro to 1/4 cup, because I didn't want to waste any. These were SO delicious. Even the omni-man was impressed. I was also pleasantly surprised that they didn't crumble, that always happens when I make veggie burgers. Next time I will make the slaw, because it will probably make these over the top amazing.
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Posted by Eldsjäl on Apr 06, 2012 · Member since Sep 2009 · 97 posts
Elizavegan
Soy Curl Fajitas (http://elizaveganpage.blogspot.se/2010/11/soy-curl-fajitas.html): Absolutely delicious! I used seitan instead of soy curls (will try soy curls next time!) and therefore omitted the vegetable broth in the marinade. The marinade was so great! I left the seitan marinating for maybe three hours or so and it was very flavorful (I used chicken style seitan from Vegan Diner). I left out the green bell pepper too because I don't like it much, and instead added some mushrooms. I really recommend this recipe! So good with avocado and salsa in flour tortillas!
Big fat "Turkey" Tetrazzini (http://elizaveganpage.blogspot.se/search?q=tetrazzini): Very good and very creamy! I can't say if it tastes like turkey because I've never had it, but I thought it tasted a lot like chicken at least. Or some kind of poultry, whatever, it was great! I upped the herbs in the soy curl marinade a bit but I don't think that would have been necessary. I didn't use any bread crumbs on top because I'm not really used to it and I didn't feel like it was worth the extra effort. Don't think I missed out!
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Posted by Allychristine on Apr 06, 2012 · Member since Dec 2007 · 15438 posts
Bittersweet blog lemon mint cooler cookies http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/?s=lemon+mint+cooler+cookies I made these with some lemon extract instead of the mint, and they are pretty tasty. I don't know that I would make them again, since I only got 12 cookies out of it, and used 1/2 cup EB. She says the dough will be very dry, and it was..I had to use my hands to form into a ball. Tasty, but eh.
Oh She Glows Basic hummus http://ohsheglows.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6002073 Typical hummus recipe, but good proportions. I think cumin is necessary for hummus, though. This is a good recipe if you haven't made a lot of hummus. Tasty.
Holy Cow Vegan French bread http://www.holycowvegan.net/2009/07/french-bread-easy-but-delicious-recipe.html Very good! I was skeptical because there is no fat in the recipe, but I guess that makes it work. This was like French bread, and was not just another bread in French bread shape. Great texture, taste, and smell. The method is great, and I'd go back to this recipe.
Perfect sandwich bread http://www.holycowvegan.net/2009/07/perfect-sandwich-bread.html Pretty near perfect. Mine didn't look perfect, but the taste and texture were great. I would have wanted them a bit higher after baking (rose great), but maybe I just needed a bit more time on my second rise. I'd come back to this. Good method.
Posted by Tweety on Apr 15, 2012 · Member since Jan 2003 · 3135 posts
In a rare step away from my many cookbooks I used the blog "Show Me The Curry"....it's a great website because they also show videos. I used it to make some tindora, a veggie I picked up at the Indian market and wanted to try, and I appreciated the video that showed how to cut it, and prepare it. This was quite good.
Posted by Eldsjäl on Apr 17, 2012 · Member since Sep 2009 · 97 posts
Elizavegan
Surrealistic Bean and Veggie Enchiladas (http://elizaveganpage.blogspot.se/2010/01/surrealistic-bean-and-veggie-enchiladas.html): Thumbs up! Definitely the best enchiladas I've made. The sauce alone was outstanding, I could have eaten it as soup. It will be my go-to enchilada sauce from now on! Made some changes though based on what I had at home: Different veggies ratio, skipped the chili oil and upped the cayenne instead, used some chicken style seitan instead of the kidney beans (but next time I'd go all beans!) , used ketchup + smoked paprika for the bbq sauce and half "chicken" broth/half veggie broth. I used frozen spinach, made my own refried beans and regular crushed tomatoes instead of fire-roasted. Didn't have any cheese so I went with the nutritional yeast. I loved the use of nutmeg and cinnamon in the filling, It really kicked it up a notch!
i gotta make those sausages asap! thanks for the link love <3
I never really noticed this thread... here are just a smattering of my reviews from the cooking challenge:
Buckwheaties from Choosing Raw
I didn’t really know what to expect but I really like these! Kind of like popped buckwheat. Mine were crispy after dehydrating and worked well with plain milk and berries for breakfast.
Recipe here: http://www.choosingraw.com/buckwheat-cereal-and-almond-milk/
Apple Spice Buckwheat Protein Bake from Edible Perspective:
Except I made lots of subs: pumpkin puree for the apple sauce, ground my chia seeds, added 1/2 tsp blackstrap molasses and found I needed an additional 3 tbsp of almond milk to get the proper consistency. It is not very sweet at all, but I liked it with the apple chunks. I like it, though.. like a dense muffin.
Recipe here: http://edibleperspective.com/2012/01/protein-stuffed-buckwheat-bakes/
Chana Saag from What Would Cathy Eat?
I absolutely adored the dal palak recipe on my blog and I was curious about trying out this chana saag (Indian Chickpea and Spinach Curry). Because it also has tomatoes, it was not at all like dal palak, but it was tasty in its own right. Subtly spicy with a great mix of flavours. I still find it amazing how much spinach wilts down.
Recipe here: http://www.whatwouldcathyeat.com/2011/03/chickpea-and-spinach-curry-chana-saag/
Chana Masala from PPK:
R made this and he was positively smitten. I liked it, too, having searched for a bright and flavourful chana masala. Subbed 28oz canned tomatoes. The tamarind adds a nice tang that works well with the tomato.
Recipe here: http://www.theppk.com/2011/08/chana-masala/
Chai-Spiced Cashew Milk Tea - inspired by Choosing Raw
I have never seriously considered making homemade nut milk but decided to give it a go for the challenge! Thank you! I actually made a creamy chai tea: I brewed 1 cup of tea with my favourite chai rooibos, added that with the cashews, date and vanilla for a very glorious creamy tea. Yum!
Original recipe: http://www.choosingraw.com/vanilla-cashew-milk/
Butternut Rancheros at PPK
First my modifications: I used a kabocha squash roasted with hazelnut oil. I substituted 2 green chilis for the jalapeno and increased the garlic to 6 cloves. It was a very simple meal to prepare and tastes very good. A smooth flavourful tomato sauce coats black beans and it contrasts well with the sweet roasted squash.
Recipe here: http://www.theppk.com/2010/11/butternut-rancheros/
Vegan Pumpkin Mac 'n Cheeze Sauce from Oh She Glows
I was not as wowed as other commenters. I found it had too much nooch and not enough salt. Would not make it again.
Recipe here: http://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/13/vegan-pumpkin-mac-n-cheeze-sauce/
Gingerbread “Cliff” Bars from Peas and Thank You:
I liked these but they were not like any Clif bar I have ever tried. They were soft, cakey and kind of crumbly but full of flavour. I wonder if it is because I used vanilla-flavoured hemp protein powder.. the protein stats were not nearly as impressive with my powder.
http://peasandthankyou.com/2011/12/19/wannabe-recipea-gingerbread-cliff-bars/
Seitan Beats Your Meat
Jalapeño and Roasted Red Pepper Mac N Cheese: Yummy and different. And spicy enough! Would make again.
The Elizavegan Page
Wintry, Shroomy Stroganoff:This was a good base recipe, but I needed to add more seasonings. I loved the dill in this.
Killer Glazed Tofu: Fantastic! The sauce is so addictive! I added broccoli to this and could have added more tofu or veggies because it makes quite a lot of sauce (not complaining!). Will try it with seitan next time, I think.
Vegan Carrot Cake Bars with "Cream Cheese" Icing from Peas and Thank You blog--Delicious! Love the use of pureed carrots (1 full cup) in this, rather than the usual shredded. With no nuts, raisins, coconut, etc, this makes a great carrot cake for picky eaters. The cake is sweet, and I think the sugar could be reduced since there is also sweet icing. The icing is also super tasty.
http://peasandthankyou.com/2010/04/09/a-womans-work/
Oh She Glows Baked donuts
http://ohsheglows.com/2009/05/19/baked-doughnuts-that-will-change-your-world/ This was my first recipe to try in my donut pan. I had to use canola oil instead of EB, but followed the recipe for the larger (6 count) donut pan. It was all extremely easy, and I had the perfect amount of dough. The 12 minutes was also accurate. They were good, but a bit too cakey for donuts. I made a chocolate icing. Overall, too sticky and cake-like. I will try a different recipe.
Brownies
http://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/19/vegan-brownies-two-ways/ I did not do the gluten free version. These brownies were seriously strange. AS SOME OF YOU KNOW. I followed the recipe, but used macadamia nuts instead of walnuts. I do not know what happened, but they were extremely greasy, and would not bake. I kept it in the oven for like 50 minutes, but still had to pour liquid off. They ended up solidifying upon cooling, and did not taste bad, but they were so greasy. Maybe the macadamias?
Creamy avocado pasta
http://ohsheglows.com/2011/01/31/15-minute-creamy-avocado-pasta/ Very good. Super simple, but excellent. Will make again. I think I doubled the recipe.
PPK Pesto risotto with roasted zucchini
http://www.theppk.com/2012/03/pesto-risotto-with-roasted-zucchini/ So good!!!! Love pesto. Love risotto. This is all great together. I made the PPK bestest pesto for this, which i love. Definitely do the pesto on top. The zucchini is great with the garlic.
Mango fried rice
http://www.theppk.com/2012/02/mango-fried-rice/ Good. I used a bit less rice, and let it cook to get a nice crispy bottom. P didn't like the cashews, but I liked it all. A nice ripe mango made it very yummy.
Sunflower mac
http://www.theppk.com/2012/02/sunflower-mac/ Not a huge fan of this one. It was bland, but too oniony. The texture did turn out pretty creamy, but the flavor was not enough. Wouldn't do this again.
Dilly stew with rosemary dumplings
http://www.theppk.com/2011/11/dilly-stew-with-rosemary-dumplings/ Very good and comforting. I thought the rosemary clashed a bit with the dill, so I would either cut that down or do the dumplings plain. Came together quickly, and tasty!
I'm sure you've all seen the pictures elsewhere by now!
PPK Chocolate Chip Cookies
- These were awesome! I liked how easy it was to throw together. I subbed cornstarch for the tapioca and it worked just fine. I also upped the baking soda to 1 tsp because I like my cookies a little fluffy. My dough was also a bit wet, so I think I used 2 cups flour instead of 1 1/2. This made 16 ginormous cookies for me. So yummy, I can't stop eating them.
Healthy Happy Life
http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2011/04/black-bean-fiesta-veggie-burgers-slaw.html
- I skipped the slaw, because I'm lazy. I stuck pretty closely to the burger recipe. I just left out the sweet potato and upped the cilantro to 1/4 cup, because I didn't want to waste any. These were SO delicious. Even the omni-man was impressed. I was also pleasantly surprised that they didn't crumble, that always happens when I make veggie burgers. Next time I will make the slaw, because it will probably make these over the top amazing.
Elizavegan
Soy Curl Fajitas (http://elizaveganpage.blogspot.se/2010/11/soy-curl-fajitas.html): Absolutely delicious! I used seitan instead of soy curls (will try soy curls next time!) and therefore omitted the vegetable broth in the marinade. The marinade was so great! I left the seitan marinating for maybe three hours or so and it was very flavorful (I used chicken style seitan from Vegan Diner). I left out the green bell pepper too because I don't like it much, and instead added some mushrooms. I really recommend this recipe! So good with avocado and salsa in flour tortillas!
Big fat "Turkey" Tetrazzini (http://elizaveganpage.blogspot.se/search?q=tetrazzini): Very good and very creamy! I can't say if it tastes like turkey because I've never had it, but I thought it tasted a lot like chicken at least. Or some kind of poultry, whatever, it was great! I upped the herbs in the soy curl marinade a bit but I don't think that would have been necessary. I didn't use any bread crumbs on top because I'm not really used to it and I didn't feel like it was worth the extra effort. Don't think I missed out!
Bittersweet blog lemon mint cooler cookies
http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/?s=lemon+mint+cooler+cookies I made these with some lemon extract instead of the mint, and they are pretty tasty. I don't know that I would make them again, since I only got 12 cookies out of it, and used 1/2 cup EB. She says the dough will be very dry, and it was..I had to use my hands to form into a ball. Tasty, but eh.
Oh She Glows Basic hummus
http://ohsheglows.com/recipage/?recipe_id=6002073 Typical hummus recipe, but good proportions. I think cumin is necessary for hummus, though. This is a good recipe if you haven't made a lot of hummus. Tasty.
Chow Vegan homestyle meatloaf
http://chowvegan.com/2009/10/13/veganmofo-home-style-vegan-meatloaf/ Tasty! Easy with mostly whole foods. The texture wasn't super firm, but firm enough. I like the mini loaf idea, and these were good.
Holy Cow Vegan
French bread
http://www.holycowvegan.net/2009/07/french-bread-easy-but-delicious-recipe.html Very good! I was skeptical because there is no fat in the recipe, but I guess that makes it work. This was like French bread, and was not just another bread in French bread shape. Great texture, taste, and smell. The method is great, and I'd go back to this recipe.
Perfect sandwich bread
http://www.holycowvegan.net/2009/07/perfect-sandwich-bread.html Pretty near perfect. Mine didn't look perfect, but the taste and texture were great. I would have wanted them a bit higher after baking (rose great), but maybe I just needed a bit more time on my second rise. I'd come back to this. Good method.
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In a rare step away from my many cookbooks I used the blog "Show Me The Curry"....it's a great website because they also show videos. I used it to make some tindora, a veggie I picked up at the Indian market and wanted to try, and I appreciated the video that showed how to cut it, and prepare it. This was quite good.
http://showmethecurry.com/subzis-vegetables/tindora-indian-vegetable-recipe.html
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Choosing Raw
Raw zucchini alfredo with basil and cherry tomatoes
-Insanely delicious. Light and fresh. Loved it.
Lime in the coconut smoothie
Not bad. Tried the pineapple version based on the previous review.
Smoky Avocado Cumin Dressing
http://www.choosingraw.com/recipes/smoky-avocado-and-cumin-dressing/
-Not a favourite but good for a twist. I think the cumin was too strong for me.
Balsamic Tahini Dressing
http://www.choosingraw.com/recipes/balsamic-tahini-dressing/
Uber delicious.
Creamy Red Pepper, Chickpea, and Tahini Dressing
http://www.choosingraw.com/creamy-red-pepper-chickpea-and-tahini-dressing/
- Adjusted the recipe slightly by increasing the chickpeas, using 1 roasted red pepper (1/2 cup) and decreasing the tahini but it was seriously yummy.
Elizavegan
Surrealistic Bean and Veggie Enchiladas (http://elizaveganpage.blogspot.se/2010/01/surrealistic-bean-and-veggie-enchiladas.html): Thumbs up! Definitely the best enchiladas I've made. The sauce alone was outstanding, I could have eaten it as soup. It will be my go-to enchilada sauce from now on! Made some changes though based on what I had at home: Different veggies ratio, skipped the chili oil and upped the cayenne instead, used some chicken style seitan instead of the kidney beans (but next time I'd go all beans!) , used ketchup + smoked paprika for the bbq sauce and half "chicken" broth/half veggie broth. I used frozen spinach, made my own refried beans and regular crushed tomatoes instead of fire-roasted. Didn't have any cheese so I went with the nutritional yeast. I loved the use of nutmeg and cinnamon in the filling, It really kicked it up a notch!
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