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Yiyantes (Giant Baked Beans)

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Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    600g dry jumbo lima beans
    1 large red onion
    1 bunch parsley
    1/2 head garlic
    1 large tin crushed tomato
    cayenne pepper
    black pepper
    salt
    olive oil
    1/4 cup water

Directions:

1. Soak dry lima beans overnight in water (alternatively, use canned and do not soak).

2. Preheat oven to 375F. Chop onion, parsley, garlic fairly finely.

3. Throw all ingredients in large baking pan.  Make sure beans are covered in crushed tomato and water.  Add plentiful amount of olive oil, cayenne, pepper and salt to taste.

4. Bake at 375 for about 30-40 minutes (or until the beans are thoroughly cooked).

Enjoy warm or cold — keeps wel…

Calzone Filling

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Recipe submitted by Shakti@lovejoyharvest.com, 03/28/06

Calzone Filling

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    3/4 lb firm tofu, mashed
    1 cup mushrooms,sliced
    2 stalks celery, sliced
    1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
    2 tablespoons onion, diced
    2 cups spinach, optional
    1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
    1/3 cup white wine
    1 tablespoon basil (dry) and 2 tablespoon chopped parsley (fresh)
    2 teaspoons oregano
    2 teaspoons minced garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    2 teaspoons vegan parmesan cheese
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt and black pepper
    1 tablespoon olive oil (optional to cooking spray)

Directions:

Mash tofu in a medium size bowl and set aside. Sautee in olive oil or spray onions, mushrooms, celery, green peppers …

Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

Updated February 4, 2007

On sale today at Amazon.com is the Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking and Roasting Sheet for $12.99 from $21.00. Like Silpat, the Exopat is made of silicone and prevents cookies, roast vegetables, candy from sticking to the baking pan, eliminating the need for parchment paper or the greasing of baking pans. Oven safe to 580°F.

Price and availability subject to change.

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Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

Updated February 4, 2007

On sale today at Amazon.com is the Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking and Roasting Sheet for $12.99 from $21.00. Like Silpat, the Exopat is made of silicone and prevents cookies, roast vegetables, candy from sticking to the baking pan, eliminating the need for parchment paper or the greasing of baking pans. Oven safe to 580°F.

Price and availability subject to change.

Continue reading “Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet” »

Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

Updated February 4, 2007

On sale today at Amazon.com is the Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking and Roasting Sheet for $12.99 from $21.00. Like Silpat, the Exopat is made of silicone and prevents cookies, roast vegetables, candy from sticking to the baking pan, eliminating the need for parchment paper or the greasing of baking pans. Oven safe to 580°F.

Price and availability subject to change.

Continue reading “Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet” »

Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

matfer-exopat.jpg

Updated February 4, 2007

On sale today at Amazon.com is the Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking and Roasting Sheet for $12.99 from $21.00. Like Silpat, the Exopat is made of silicone and prevents cookies, roast vegetables, candy from sticking to the baking pan, eliminating the need for parchment paper or the greasing of baking pans. Oven safe to 580°F.

Price and availability subject to change.

Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

matfer-exopat.jpg

Updated February 4, 2007

On sale today at Amazon.com is the Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking and Roasting Sheet for $12.99 from $21.00. Like Silpat, the Exopat is made of silicone and prevents cookies, roast vegetables, candy from sticking to the baking pan, eliminating the need for parchment paper or the greasing of baking pans. Oven safe to 580°F.

Price and availability subject to change.

Shopping Alert - Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking Sheet

matfer-exopat.jpg

Updated February 4, 2007

On sale today at Amazon.com is the Matfer Exopat Nonstick Baking and Roasting Sheet for $12.99 from $21.00. Like Silpat, the Exopat is made of silicone and prevents cookies, roast vegetables, candy from sticking to the baking pan, eliminating the need for parchment paper or the greasing of baking pans. Oven safe to 580°F.

Price and availability subject to change.

Fresh Rolls- Thai Restaurant Style

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Recipe submitted by endora968, 07/04/05

Fresh Rolls- Thai Restaurant Style

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    (All produce should be organic and washed.)
    1 package spring roll skin (found in Asian grocery and contains only rice)
    1 bunch fresh cilantro (with stems)
    1 cup finely chopped carrots
    1 cup chopped cucumber
    1/2 cup chopped green onion (red onion is an okay substitute)
    1 handful bibb lettuce (about 1 cup)
    1 cup chopped celery
    1 fresh avacado, skinned, pitted, and chopped
    juice of 1/2 lime or 1 1/2 tablespoon bottled juice
    1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

Directions:

Chop all of the vegetables, and toss in a mixing bowl. Boil water in a pan at least the width of the spring roll skins. Submerge each…

General Tsos Chiken

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Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1 1/2 cups vegan chiken broth
    1 1/2 cups cornstarch divided
    1/4 cups water
    1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
    1 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
    3/4 cup maple syrup
    3/4 cup soy sauce divided
    1/4 cup rice vinegar
    1/4 cup flavored vinegar
    5 packages LiteLife chicken strips and/or combo of broccoli and mushrooms
    1 teaspoon white pepper
    1 egg replacement
    1/2 cup peanut (preferred) or vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoon additional oil for deep frying
    2 cups sliced scallions
    16 hot peppers seeded and veined

Directions:

Heat the chiken broth in a small saucepan to just below boiling. In mixing bowl, mix 1/2 cup of…