Archive for March, 2007

Turkey Burgers With Cranberries

A new to cook burgers! Here is the recipe: http://www.kutv.com/content/lifestyle/recipes/default.aspx

Cashew And Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

More great tricks! Here is the recipe: http://www.kutv.com/content/lifestyle/recipes/default.aspx

Cyprus Bulgur Pilaf

Add to: | | Anna1111, 03/17/07

Cyprus Bulgur Pilaf

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1/4 cup olive oil (less may be used, but is less authentic)
    2 chopped onions
    3 ounces broken vermicelli
    2 cups bulgur (medium is best)
    4 cups water
    4 crumbled bouillon cubes
    3 chopped fresh tomatoes
    3 tablespoons tomato sauce
    salt and pepper

Directions:

In a large skillet, saute onions in oil till translucent.

Add vermicelli, and saute until golden brown.

Add remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed.

Serve with a variety of fresh chopped Veggies: cabbage, toma…

Chana Masala

Add to: | | zahara, 03/16/07

Chana Masala

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 onion finely chopped
    2 cloves garlic minced
    2 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
    1 – 2 medium potatoes cut into small cubes
    1 19 oz can chick peas drained and rinsed
    1 tablespoon curry powder
    1 teaspoon cumin
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup of water
    3 tablespoon tomato paste
    3/4 cup coconut milk
    2 teaspoon garam masala

Directions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic and ginger in olive oil on medium heat until onions turn golden brown – about 10 minutes

2. Add potatoes and stir together

3. Add curry powder, cumin and 1/4 cup of the water and mix to…

Fresh Vegetable Salad

Veggies done right go to http://www.kutv.com/content/lifestyle/recipes/default.aspx

Banana Custard Pie

Healthy? No Kidding! Here is the recipe: http://www.kutv.com/content/lifestyle/recipes/default.aspx

Yummy Chickpea Korma

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Recipe submitted by veggiejulie, 03/04/07

Yummy Chickpea Korma

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    540 ml (19 oz.) can chickpeas
    398 ml (14 oz.) can coconut milk (I used "Lite" for less fat/calories)
    1 medium onion, chopped small
    1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
    3 tablespoon vegetable oil
    2 tablespoon tomato paste
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
    3 heaping tablespoon curry powder
    1 teaspoon ground cardamom
    1 teaspoon ground coriander
    cayenne pepper to taste
    1/2 cup applesauce or grated apple (1/4 cup mango chutney would be good too)

Directions:

I came up with this recipe because before going veggie my a…

Special Colcannon

Add to: | | arawn, 03/04/07

Special Colcannon

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    5-6 medium white potatoes, cut into chunks, unpeeled
    1/2 medium celeriac, skin peeled, cut into chunks
    1/2 medium white cabbage, shredded
    1 large leek, sliced
    a small knob of vegan margarine/spread
    2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons of additional vegetable oil for frying
    salt and pepper

Directions:

This is my take on an old Scottish/Irish recipe. Adding celeriac to the mash infuses the dish with it’s subtle, celery-like taste.

1. Boil potatoes and celeriac in plenty of salted water for 20 minutes, or until soft.

2. While potatoes and celeriac are c…

Marsala Gajar

Add to: | | yogagirl404, 03/04/07

Marsala Gajar

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

    12 carrots
    pinch of cinnamon
    minced garlic (or garlic powder)
    1 teaspoon salt
    2 teaspoon marsala (tandoori marsala is best)
    1 teaspoon vegan sugar
    1 cup raisins (either kind is fine)
    2 tablespoon vegan margarine or shortening
    1 cup of walnuts, pecans, or cashews
    1 tablespoon vegan sour cream (you may substitute cream with 2 teaspoon soymilk, 1
    teaspoon corn starch, and 1/2 teaspoon vinegar)

Directions:

1. Remove the stubs of the carrots and cut them lengthwise in half, then cut them horizontally in half. You should have four pieces.

2. Add about 4 cups …

Muffin Trifles

A new twist! Here is the recipe: http://www.checkyourhealth.org/pdf/recipes/Bran%20Muffin%20Trifle.pdf