Mustard Greens



Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2c thinly sliced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, mined
  • 1T olive oil
  • 1lb mustard greens, washed and torn into large pieces
  • 2-3T veggie broth
  • 1/4t salt
  • 1/4t pepper
  • 1/4t dark sesame oil

Directions

In a large sauté pan, sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until the onions begin to brown and caramelize, about 5-10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook a minute more, until fragrant.

Add the mustard greens and broth and cook until the mustard greens are just barely wilted. Toss with sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper.


Marinated Artichokes



Ingredients

  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/4c olive oil
  • 2t salt, or to taste
  • 2t black pepper, or to taste
  • 2t Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped (optional)
  • 2 (14 oz) cans quartered artichoke hearts, drained

Directions


Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning,
and garlic in a sealable plastic container.

Seal the container and shake to emulsify the mixture.

Remove the lid and add artichoke hearts. Reseal the lid and continue
shaking the container until the artichoke hearts are completely coated.


Mangu (Mashed Plantains)



Time: 25 mins

Serves: 4


Ingredients

  • 4 unripe plantains
  • 4 T butter
  • 2 T oil
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 T vinegar
  • 1 c cold water
  • salt

Directions

Peel the plantains and cut into 8 pieces. Boil the plantains adding 2 t of salt to the water. When the plantains are very tender turn off the heat.

While the plantains are boiling, heat a tablespoon of oil in a shallow pan. Sauté the onions, add the salt and vinegar. Reserve.

Take the plantains out of the water and mash them with a fork. Add the butter and the cold water and keep mashing until it is very smooth. Garnish with the onions and serve with scrambled eggs or deep-friend slices of salami.


Blini with Mushroom Caviar


Serves 4-6 as a side dish or 12 as a topping for blini

Ingredients

  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 lb mushrooms, trimmed and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 14-oz can chopped tomatoes, with juice
  • 2 T fresh lemon juice
  • 1 T chopped fresh dill
  • 1 batch buckwheat or cornmeal blini

Directions


In Russian kitchens, mushroom caviar is made with cooked mushrooms and
lots of sour cream. I use canned tomatoes in this version, and the
result makes a savory topping for blini (and for latke, I found, as I
tested the recipe during Chanukah). Make sure to finely chop the
mushrooms. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over
medium heat. Add the shallot. Cook, stirring, until tender, three to
five minutes. Add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until they begin to
sweat, and add the garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often over
medium heat, for five minutes until the mushrooms are tender and
fragrant. Add the tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the
heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, and taste and
adjust the seasonings. There should be very little liquid in the pan. If
there is, continue to simmer uncovered until most of the liquid has
evaporated. Stir in the dill, and serve.

Crunchy Baked Okra



Ingredients

  • 1 c yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2c bread crumbs
  • 1/2 t kosher salt
  • 1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 t crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 c buttermilk
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 lb fresh okra, trimmed and cut into 3/4 inch slices

Directions

Preheat oven to 450. Combine dry ingredients in a shallow dish, set aside. Whisk wet ingredients in a large bowl. Add okra to wet ingredients, toss to coat. Let stand minutes. Dredge okra in dry mixture. Place okra in a jelly roll pan, coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with additional salt. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until okra is golden brown and crispy.

Cheesy Kale Chips



Ingredients

  • 1 c raw cashews, soaked for an hour or more and drained
  • 3 T fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 T mellow white miso
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/8 t freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 T agave nectar or maple syrup
  • 1/3 c nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1 large bunch kale, washed, destemmed, and ripped into medium-sized pieces

Directions

In a blender or food processor, blend cashews, lemon juice, bell pepper, miso, salt, pepper, agave, nutritional yeast, and water for 1-2 minutes until thick. In a large bowl, place kale and add 3/4 c sauce. Using your hands, massage sauce onto kale until well coated.

If making kale chips in a dehydrator, place on two dehydrator trays and dehydrate at 115 degrees for 3-4 hours. Flip chips and continue to dehydrate for another 2-3 hours. When crispy, remove and enjoy.

If making kale chips in an oven, preheat to 250 degrees. Bake chips for 1 hour, flipping halfway through. When crispy, remove and let cool completely before enjoying.


Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes



Ingredients

    For the baked potatoes:
  • 8 large russet potatoes, scrubbed
  • 2 T olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 t salt
  • For the cheddar cheese sauce:

  • 1/3 c vegan margarine
  • 1/4 c chopped onion
  • 1 c chopped potatoes, peeled
  • 1/4 c chopped carrots
  • 1/2 t minced garlic
  • 1 t smoked paprika
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 c water
  • 1/4 c raw cashews
  • 1/8 t Dijon mustard
  • 1 T fresh lemon juice
  • For the cashew sour cream:

  • 1 c raw cashews
  • 1 c water
  • 2 T miso
  • 4 t white wine vinegar
  • For the mashed potato filling:

  • 1/4 c vegan margarine
  • 3/4 c unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 t freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
  • 6 scallions, thinly sliced, divided

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a sheet pan, place potatoes and rub with 1 tablespoon oil and salt. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Bake for 70 minutes until soft.

For the cheddar cheese sauce, in a sauté pan over medium heat, add margarine and onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, garlic, paprika, and salt and sauté for 5 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Cover pan and simmer for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are very soft. In a dry blender, process cashews into a fine powder. Add mustard, lemon juice, and potato mixture. Process until cheese sauce is smooth and set aside.

For the cashew sour cream, in a blender or food processor, blend cashews, water, miso, and vinegar until completely smooth.

Remove baked potatoes from oven and cut in half, lengthwise. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out potato from skins, leaving 1/4″ layer of potato. Brush potato shells with remaining olive oil and return to preheated oven for 15 minutes.

For the mashed potato filling, in a medium bowl, mash potato filling with margarine, non-dairy milk, salt, and pepper. Fold in half the cheese sauce, half the sour cream, and half the scallions. Fill each baked potato skin with mashed potato mixture. Top with a dollop of cheese sauce and a drizzle of sour cream. Garnish with remaining scallions and pepper as desired. Bake loaded potato skins for 15 minutes, until thoroughly heated and tops are browned. Serve warm.


Hot & Sour Sauce!



Ingredients

  • 2T sugar
  • 2t chili paste
  • 1/2c soy sauce
  • 1/4c cider or white vinegar
  • 4t corn starch
  • 1/4c grated ginger root

Directions

  • Mix all together in a small pot.
  • Heat to a simmer.
  • Serve!

Romesco Sauce



Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Makes about 1 1/2 cups


Ingredients

  • 3 tomatoes
  • 2 red peppers
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 small dried chilies, such as arbols
  • 1/2 c blanched almonds (whole or slivered)
  • 4 T olive oil
  • 1/3 c vegetable broth
  • 3 T dry white wine
  • 1/2 t salt
  • 1 T red wine vinegar

Directions

Peel and chop tomatoes and set aside.

Roast and peel peppers using either stove top or broiler method. Set peppers aside.

Chop garlic and set aside.

Remove stems and seeds from chilies and set aside.

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Toast almonds, stirring constantly, until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer toasted almonds to a bowl or plate and set aside.

Return pan to heat and add oil. When oil is hot add half of the chopped garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, peppers, chilies, broth, wine, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until flavors and blended and vegetables are all very soft, about 20 minutes.

Whirl tomato-pepper mixture, almonds, remaining garlic, and vinegar in a blender until extremely smooth – let the blender run at least 2 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature on fish, shellfish, chicken, or vegetables. Romesco Sauce also makes a delicious dip for veggies or crackers.


Nutritional Yeast Gravy



Ingredients

  • 1/3 c unbleached white flour
  • 1/3 c nutritional yeast
  • 2 T non-dairy margarine or corn oil
  • 2 c water (or stock, bouillon, or mushroom water)
  • 1 T soy sauce
  • 1/4 t sea salt (omit if using broth)
  • 1/8 t black pepper

Directions

Toast the flour over medium low heat until it starts to smell “toasty.” Stir in the yeast. Add the margarine or oil and cook for a few minutes until it is bubbly. Add the water and cool, whisking until it thickens and bubbles. Add the soy sauce, salt, and pepper.