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Beef And Bean Macaroni

BEEF AND BEAN MACARONI One of those simple comfort food dishes. Kicked up a bit just because we can! Beans A-F Beef Tomatoes Macaroni bring back memories of comfort! Makes 8 cups beef and bean mix plus 8 servings macaroni Macaroni: 16 oz. box elbow macaroni – cook according to pkg. instruction in lots ofContinueContinue reading “Beef And Bean Macaroni”

TVP Crumble

TVP CRUMBLE Looking for a simple easy to make beef-style crumble that can also pass as a pork or turkey crumble? TVP is ready to impress! Lots of uses, so Use AWAY! Makes 2 cups 1 c. water 1/2 c. TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) I used Bob’s Red Mill brand 1-  Combine water and TVPContinueContinue reading “TVP Crumble”

Maple Bourbon Tofu Cubes – GOAT

MAPLE BOURBON TOFU CUBES – GOAT Life can be sweet, and so can tofu be elevated to haute cuisine status! Serve as appetizer or small plate! Yes, the Bourbon Barrel Aged Grade A Maple Syrup really does taste like bourbon. Good enough to drink. I’ll have a shot of the bourbon maple syrup with aContinueContinue reading “Maple Bourbon Tofu Cubes – GOAT”

Hot Diggity Sushi

HOT DIGGITY SUSHI Pickled carrot and ginger stuffed pan-fried veggie dogs. Laid on a bed of Barbecue Bean Paste on a sheet of roasted seaweed. Rolled and cut into disks. Served with a CREAMY ITALIAN ORANGE SAUCE! Serves 4-8 PREP VEGGIE DOGS: 1 T. veg oil 2 T. light colored vinegar salt, pepper, garlic powderContinueContinue reading “Hot Diggity Sushi”

SAKANA SUSHI FUSION LOUNGE

GRAY BLACK RED WHITE DECOR. ENERGIZING. The most impressive animal-free sushi I ever had! That’s not real fish in the photo. It’s animal-free fish. Couldn’t tell you what kind, but it tasted fine. Everything so fresh. No pandemic blues here! Just another day at SAKANA SUSHI FUSION LOUNGE! Fried Cauliflower with chili sauce! They saidContinueContinue reading “SAKANA SUSHI FUSION LOUNGE”

Sauerkraut Skillet Dish

SAUERKRAUT SKILLET DISH Pan-fried mushrooms, shredded vacuum packed tofu and canned yams mixed with squeezed sauerkraut. Added herbs and spice make everything nice! Especially the chew! This is a dry dish; if you want it wetter, then squeeze the sauerkraut less, okay? Serves 6 2 lb. bag sauerkraut – place in colander, rinse under coldContinueContinue reading “Sauerkraut Skillet Dish”

AFC BLEU Cheese And Beef Cream Sauce GOAT

AFC BLEU Cheese And Beef Cream Sauce GOAT Gardein ground beef tastes better than beef. Team it up with plant blue cheese dressing plus plant blue cheese crumbles mixed with sweet red roasted peppers and you have yourself a GOAT RECIPE that’s actually simple to make! Add to that a heavy plant cream and youContinueContinue reading “AFC BLEU Cheese And Beef Cream Sauce GOAT”

Riced Cauliflower And Tofu Scramble

RICED CAULIFLOWER TOFU SCRAMBLE Use as hot breakfast egg and hash brown replacement dish. Or, spread on a rustic whole grain or Russian black bread sandwich. Or, hollow out and stuff tomatoes, large or small, and serve as appetizer (cocktail or cherry tomatoes) or as main dish salad (large tomato)! Served with a savory animal-freeContinueContinue reading “Riced Cauliflower And Tofu Scramble”

Tofu Cheese And Egg Shreds

Tofu Cheese And Egg Shreds Deconstructed is what some might call it. I call it tasty and texturally satisfying- like cheese and egg! Serve warm or cold! Serve on breakfast toast with a slice of breakfast sausage or as shown below. Makes 5 servings Vacuum packed tofu usually made for restaurants because they deep-fry betterContinueContinue reading “Tofu Cheese And Egg Shreds”

Fresh Jewish Rye Bread Crumbs

Rye bread makes better fresh breadcrumbs because they’re drier and coarser in texture. No need to remove crusts. Break in pieces, process in food processor till evenly crumbly. Pack in sealable plastic bags and freeze till needed. They thaw quickly, can be used as is for stuffing veggies, or lightly pan-fried in margarine or oilContinueContinue reading “Fresh Jewish Rye Bread Crumbs”

Pan-Fried Tofu Squares

PAN-FRIED TOFU SQUARES Extra-firm tofu squares pan-fried in extra virgin olive oil seasoned with Black Himalayan salt, cocoa powder, garlic, black pepper and tarragon. Serve as appetizer, over salads, as the main dish protein or for breakfast as an egg substitute. Many uses – all tasty and satisfying! Easy to make! Makes 4 servings 12-16ContinueContinue reading “Pan-Fried Tofu Squares”

Baba White Sauce For Pizza

RE: White Pizza Sauce When white pizza sauce was first offered to the mainstream decades ago I automatically thought it meant white sauce as opposed to the traditional red sauce. Like the white sauce used in biscuits and gravy, that’s how my mind saw it. Red or white sauce, they ask? You have white sauce?ContinueContinue reading “Baba White Sauce For Pizza”

PIZZA TOAST IS ON THE WAY

Do You Know Why PIZZA HOUSES Don’t Make Pizza On Bread? Because it’s so good and so easy that you wouldn’t want to go out to a pizza house for it – you could make it yourself. How many times have you been disappointed with your yeast risen pizza?? I used to think the doughContinueContinue reading “PIZZA TOAST IS ON THE WAY”

Walking In A Rainbow

sweet white corn and summer tomatoes Popsicle sticks writing in hot, sticky tar, on hot streets, on hot summer days. Sitting on the curb with tanned shoulders bending to the ground by the weight of the sun. Spider webs sparkling in the morning dew. Cool, summer streams filling the air with rushing sounds of clearContinueContinue reading “Walking In A Rainbow”

Standardized Viscosity

Standardized Viscosity Ever notice how there’s only one basic consistency of pudding or mousse or gelatin, even gravy? I don’t know who sets the standard, but it happens and for whatever reason everybody who sells pudding, mousse, gelatin, even gravy either copies one another or they settle into one viscosity level. A cook assigned toContinueContinue reading “Standardized Viscosity”

It’s Cheaper Than Mayonnaise

MAPLE MUSTARD KETCHUP SAUCE Use this luxury condiment in place of the traditional mayonnaise for coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni salad, or as a condiment on burgers, subs and other sandwiches. French fries and deep-fried or oven-roasted veggies too! The maple syrup isn’t used for flavoring purposes, but for it’s syrupy consistency! So Nice!! So easyContinueContinue reading “It’s Cheaper Than Mayonnaise”

Easiest IMITATION CHICKEN Gravy

EASIEST IMITATION CHICKEN GRAVY There’s no chicken in this gravy, no animal-free chicken either. Just broth that tastes and textures like plain chicken gravy absent the meat. In a taste test, this is the one you’ll choose as the real chicken gravy! Makes 5-1/2 cups In most restaurants, high end to low end, simple graviesContinueContinue reading “Easiest IMITATION CHICKEN Gravy”

Rice Cream Soy Chicken Soup – GOAT

RICE CREAM DELIGHT SOY CHICKEN SOUP – GOAT Delight Soy chicken nuggets transform into plump pieces of delight when cooked in this velvety rich faux chicken soup. Chicken never tasted so good! Made with a rice base called RICE CREAM adds of onion cooked till sweet, fresh green beans and fresh cilantro. A little fresh grindContinueContinue reading “Rice Cream Soy Chicken Soup – GOAT”

Smoky Tomato Corn Chowder

Smoky Tomato Corn Chowder Yes, chowder made with macaroni instead of potatoes, and tomatoes too. White corn, peas, lima beans, roasted tomato and sweet red roasted pepper. Garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, liquid smoke – fresh basil too! Chowder it with FORAGER CASHEWMILK YOGURT and extra virgin olive oil! A Treat to be sure as is,ContinueContinue reading “Smoky Tomato Corn Chowder”

AFC Toasted Cheese Sandwich

AFC TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICH Makes 1 or more “That was a toasted cheese sandwich I just made you.” I know. It was not a grilled cheese sandwich. There’s a difference. Did you see the extra virgin olive oil I put on one side? I did. Nice. So you think that was a grilled cheese sandwich?ContinueContinue reading “AFC Toasted Cheese Sandwich”

Hominy Meat Tortilla Wraps

add on for HOMINY MEAT HOMINY MEAT TORTILLA WRAPS Flour tortillas filled with HOMINY MEAT, tomatoes and green chilies plus celery, wrapped and pan-fried till golden, cut in half and ladled with TOMATO CORN SAUCE. Topped with tomatoes and green chilies with a sprinkling of fine dice celery! Makes as many as you want AFSCContinueContinue reading “Hominy Meat Tortilla Wraps”

AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE

Missions regarding: All of Sharon’s writing, cooking and art sites – free style, editorial, prose, activism AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE I am on a mission to keep animals out of my food, medicine, clothing, non-food products, science, engineering, art, architecture, entertainment… I do not have to debate the mission. I already know where I stand.ContinueContinue reading “AFC GLOBAL MISSIONS ABSOLUTE”

UPDATE ON DAIYA CREAMY DRESSINGS

Recently when developing a DECONSTRUCTED BOLOGNAISE BLEU I purchased as one of the ingredients daiya BLUE CHEEZE DRESSING to add to the sauce. When I see on the bottle that it containe 8 ounces, my brain naturally assumes that means one cup. Unfortunately it does not. So in future when a recipe calls for 8ContinueContinue reading “UPDATE ON DAIYA CREAMY DRESSINGS”

ORGANIC COLLARD AND VEGGIE HOT DOG APPETIZER

When I first saw these greens art the local market, I thought they were kale or swiss chard because of the curly edges and lumpy leaves, but no, they were organic collard greens. So I bought some along with a package of LIGHT LIFE JUMBO SMART DOGS and did the only logical thing. It’s suchContinueContinue reading “ORGANIC COLLARD AND VEGGIE HOT DOG APPETIZER”

Collard-Wrapped Veggie Dog Casserole

Veggie Dogs In Collard Wraps With Bourbon Beans And Bavarian Sauerkraut Youch. I ate these for breakfast till they were gone. The collard wraps make the Veggie SMART DOGS juicier than when not wrapped. Everything just fit so nicely! Serve hot, cold or at room temperature. Surprise your guests at your next event where foodContinueContinue reading “Collard-Wrapped Veggie Dog Casserole”

Cauliflower Antipasto

CAULIFLOWER ANTIPASTO SIMPLY MADE. SIMPLY DELICIOUS. The various textures of the cauliflower, dried tomatoes and cheese work perfectly here! Serves 6 appetizers, salads or sides BOILED CAULIFLOWER 1 head fresh cauliflower, cut stalk off flush with bottom, remove leaves, wash, slice off any dark spots – keep the head in one piece lots of waterContinueContinue reading “Cauliflower Antipasto”

Pickled Orange Rind Sticks

Pickled Orange Rind The last time I made orange rind strips I did so for drying purposes. When dried I packed them up, stored them at room temperature and saved them for future use. They were good and, in a liquid, reconstituted to a nice chew. Steve brought a few big oranges home last weekContinueContinue reading “Pickled Orange Rind Sticks”

Yves Bacon And Just Egg Sandwich

A breakfast, lunch or dinner sandwich that aims to please with comfort and pizazz! Makes 1 or as many as you want vegetable oil 1/4 c. JUST EGG (fully shaken before pour) salt and pepper YVES Vegan Bacon head/iceberg lettuce fresh sliced tomato vegan mayo ketchup toasted burger bun – I used whole wheat BROWNBERRYContinueContinue reading “Yves Bacon And Just Egg Sandwich”

AREPAZO LATINO & BAR

I’m beginning to think there’s something off about this block at Detroit and Warren. Nothing moves in and stays. I’m not expecting this one to stay long either. It’s a huge space and they just don’t have the set up for something so large. Steve and I ventured in on a weekday mid afternoon. ItContinueContinue reading “AREPAZO LATINO & BAR”

VOODOO TUNA Lakewood, Ohio

SUSHI BAR & RESTAURANT ASIAN FUSION I’ll tell you right out of the gate, the sake wine was the best part of this meal. This is one of those examples of everything looking better than it tasted and textured. When the pot stickers came out I was surprised firstly by the appearance; they resembled jumboContinueContinue reading “VOODOO TUNA Lakewood, Ohio”

Aladdin’s Eatery WestLake, Ohio

Located at Crocker Park Open-Air Mall Steve and I went all the way out to Crocker Park for lunch and there wasn’t much in the way of animal-free options on anybody’s menu, so we settled on Aladdin’s Eatery knowing at least whatever we got wouldn’t contain animals. Well, not the entire menu is animal-free, butContinueContinue reading “Aladdin’s Eatery WestLake, Ohio”

GOD IS THE RECIPE

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE RECIPE. The Recipe Is Everything That Matters. THE RECIPE IS THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS. You say you don’t want a recipe. You laugh and say we don’t need your crazy dumass recipes. You’re dismissive when you say it’s not helping us. We need help you say, and all you doContinueContinue reading “GOD IS THE RECIPE”

DONATO’S PIZZA LAKEWOOD, OHIO

We got there on the last day of the featured cauliflower wings. Don’t know if they’ll be coming back, but if people in the restaurant don’t tell the customer, then of course they won’t sell. That’s a feature I see in all restaurants whether we eat-in or take-out. Not the cauliflower wings, but employees whoContinueContinue reading “DONATO’S PIZZA LAKEWOOD, OHIO”

DEWEY’S PIZZA LAKEWOOD, OHIO

We go to Dewey’s in the afternoon when hardly anybody’s there. We have the whole restaurant to ourselves and sometimes we like that. Today is one of those times. I picked a hard cider for beverage. The waiter said it’s popular, light, dry, with pear undertones, and he was right. A delicious drink. Better thanContinueContinue reading “DEWEY’S PIZZA LAKEWOOD, OHIO”

BEST BASIL I EVER TASTED

THE BASIL SURVIVE AND THRIVED in my SHADY WINDOW GARDEN. Nothing else did, but the few others were damaged plants, probably miniatures. I’M HAPPY with the basil. The best basil I ever tasted. The scent permeates the room as I sleep and I love it!! I’m planning some special dishes for this special basil inContinueContinue reading “BEST BASIL I EVER TASTED”

TATERS AND TOFU

TATERS AND TOFU Seasoned tofu cubes coated with Panko and baked till tender-crisp. Animal-Free Tater tots baked till crisp. Served with a dipping sauce of ketchup, dairy free BLEU cheese dressing, chopped onion and dill pickle. Great snack for company or as a meal when watching the movies! Serves 4-6 depending on portion size PreheatContinueContinue reading “TATERS AND TOFU”

BOILED CAULIFLOWER

BOILED CAULIFLOWER During the hot months many of us want to limit using the oven for roasting cauliflower, yet we still want the cauliflower. Why not boil it instead? Comes out great! Easy to make and use! Serves 6 sides BOILED CAULIFLOWER 1 head fresh cauliflower, cut stalk off flush with bottom, remove leaves, wash,ContinueContinue reading “BOILED CAULIFLOWER”

PEPPERONI AND PEPPER JUST EGG WRAP

PEPPERONI AND PEPPER JUST EGG WRAP Pan-heated flour tortillas spread with CREAMY OLIVE SAUCE. Layered with arugula, PEPPERONI & PEPPER JUST EGG OMELET and fresh tomatoes! Makes 4-6 small wraps PEPPERONI & PEPPER OMELET: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1 sm. green pepper, diced 1/2 lg. sweet onion, peeled and diced, 1/2 inch squaresContinueContinue reading “PEPPERONI AND PEPPER JUST EGG WRAP”

Cocoa Coffee Mousse Cake

COCOA COFFEE MOUSSE CAKE I was looking for light compared to traditional homemade weight cake which is heavier than store bought or box cake and I developed it in this easy to make eggless mousse delight. Iced with a COCOA COFFEE WHIP TOPPING. Served with a CHERRY BERRY GEL SAUCE! I said make my dayContinueContinue reading “Cocoa Coffee Mousse Cake”

DELIGHT SOY NUGGET RAMEN EXTRAORDINAIRE

DELIGHT SOY NUGGET RAMEN Soy chicken nuggets, sweet onion strips, and fresh carrot ribbons simmered in a garlic tarragon coriander broth with millet and brown rice Ramen by Lotus Foods. Ramen Extraordinaire!! The finest of the fine! Makes 8-1/2 cups 2 c. Delight Soy Chicken Nuggets, sliced thin 8 c. water 3 t. salt 1/2ContinueContinue reading “DELIGHT SOY NUGGET RAMEN EXTRAORDINAIRE”

Are Artificial Flavors Vegan? | VegFAQs

VegFAQs Are Artificial Flavors Vegan? By Dale Cudmore   January 8, 2021 You see it on coffee, packaged foods, soups, protein powder, and more…“Artificial Flavors”. Is this one of those sneaky non-vegan ingredients that you need to avoid, or can you actually eat artificial flavors with a good conscious? It’s rather frustrating since all the ingredientsContinueContinue reading “Are Artificial Flavors Vegan? | VegFAQs”

A WINDOW GARDEN GROWS IN SHADE

That’s right. We face north a couple blocks from the Lake with no direct sunlight – rising, setting or in between. For a few years now I couldn’t grow a thing in this apartment. I surmised it was due to the massive pest control treatments conducted throughout the building over a long period of time.ContinueContinue reading “A WINDOW GARDEN GROWS IN SHADE”

WORST FRIES EVER

TICK TOCK TAVERN There’s a reason I don’t order fresh cut french fries. Kitchen staff take shortcuts with everything. If there’s a step to skip they’ll find it and do it. Fresh cut french fries are dirty; you can tell by looking at them before they cut them. I didn’t order fresh cut; that’s whatContinueContinue reading “WORST FRIES EVER”

GOAT STEW

GOAT STEW Multiple flavors and textures all come together in the perfect GOAT STEW! Three days later we were still worshipping it! It began tasting good even cold!! Made with Israeli Couscous – the perfect pearly gelatinous pasta that doesn’t disintegrate in soup broth! Homemade country style baguette croutons make all the difference in itContinueContinue reading “GOAT STEW”

CILANTRO TAQUERIA, Lake Wood, Ohio

Every time I leave the dentist I walk to the first bus stop, then check the schedule to see when the bus is due. If it just passed, or not so long ago, I walk on to the next bus stop, then continue like that till it’s close to the time it’s due and IContinueContinue reading “CILANTRO TAQUERIA, Lake Wood, Ohio”

Make Fresh French Green Beans

Uptick your coleslaws and green salads with fresh green beans. They’re inexpensive, readily available, nutritious and contribute diversity to the texture achievement. FRENCH STYLE FRESH GREEN BEANS: Wash the beans, nip the ends, then cut into about 1-1/2 inch lengths. Cut each segment into halves, thirds or quarters, from end to end, exposing the seeds.ContinueContinue reading “Make Fresh French Green Beans”

AFC Strawberry Roasted Pepper Jam

AFC STRAWBERRY ROASTED PEPPER JAM If you want to impress your guests, this is the way to do it. Fresh strawberries, roasted peppers in dry red wine and brown sugar with a little wine vinegar to help in the preservation process and you’ve got a winner! It makes a lot and doesn’t cost much, butContinueContinue reading “AFC Strawberry Roasted Pepper Jam”

ENGLISH JAPANESE PICKLE

ENGLISH JAPANESE PICKLE Taste and experience the rich. That’s you, rich at this moment. Remember the sublime in future encounters. It’s a tool warriors use – and sometimes forget to use. Makes about 2-1/4 cups 1 English/Japanese/burpless/seedless cucumber – wash, do not peel, slice thinly (or as thick as you want your almost fresh picklesContinueContinue reading “ENGLISH JAPANESE PICKLE”

AFC SOFT-CRUSTED FRESH NECTARINE PIE

SOFT-CRUSTED FRESH NECTARINE PIE A new way to consider pie crust. Why not add a bit of air? Fresh sliced nectarines with coriander and lime baked in a spicy orange soft-crusted pie. Youch!! Makes 1, 9 inch pie with top and bottom crust Preheat oven to 375 degrees NECTARINE FILLING: 6 lg. or 8 sm.ContinueContinue reading “AFC SOFT-CRUSTED FRESH NECTARINE PIE”

AFC BUTTERY RICE

This is our HOUSE RICE. You can enjoy it by itself or in any dish, except dessert, calling for rice. It’s simple and just plain good! The added viinegar keeps the glycemic index down and adds just a bit of zing – barely noticeable but pleasant! Makes 8 cups 3 c. water 1/4 c. appleContinueContinue reading “AFC BUTTERY RICE”

AFC ZERO EGG SAUCE USING TOFU CHICKEN SOUP

This is a recipe using leftover TOFU CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP turned into an egg sauce using Zero Egg Basics powdered egg (meaning there’s no egg in it!) Serve Over Broccoli and Asparagus. Textures and tastes like a chopped soft boiled chicken egg. Add a black Russian toast foundation and you have a Russian Benedict alaContinueContinue reading “AFC ZERO EGG SAUCE USING TOFU CHICKEN SOUP”

AFC Tofu Chicken Noodle Soup

Tofu Chicken Noodle Soup Shredded tofu acts as chicken and noodle in one, which means lower in carbs! Celery, cabbage, onion and carrot steeped with shredded hard tofu in a garlic, basil and tarragon broth flavored with Spice Time Imitation Chicken Bouillon powder! Perfect match for all ingredients! Makes 14 cups 10 c. water 1ContinueContinue reading “AFC Tofu Chicken Noodle Soup”

AFC Pressed Tofu Barbecue Strips

PRESSED TOFU BARBECUE STRIPS Pressed tofu isn’t your regular tofu. Many restaurants use it to deep fry for it’s firm, dense texture that resembles chicken – bars and lounges especially like it! I ordered a case and had it delivered to GORDON FOOD STORE close by. You can also buy it online – Franklin FarmContinueContinue reading “AFC Pressed Tofu Barbecue Strips”

AFC Delight Soy Chicken Walnut Salad

DELIGHT SOY CHICKEN WALNUT SALAD Soy chicken nuggets shredded and combined with crushed walnuts, celery and onion. Dressed with vegan mayo or Vegenaise, mustard, salt and pepper to taste. Simple yet tasty. Better than live chickens by a long shot! Give it a try with or without the bread!! Makes 7 cups 1 lb. soyContinueContinue reading “AFC Delight Soy Chicken Walnut Salad”

AFC Chicken-Free Chicken Soup

CHICKEN-FREE CHICKEN SOUP This is Steve’s favorite soup of all time. Made with Delight Soy Chicken and buckwheat ramen. I’ll have to agree. Something about that Buckwheat ramen when teamed with Delight Soy Chicken that makes you keep on wanting to eat it even after you’re full! Super simple to make with no added fat!ContinueContinue reading “AFC Chicken-Free Chicken Soup”

AFC WHEN HUMMUS GETS BORING

One of the animal-free dishes I often order at MY FRIENDS RESTAURANT is hummus. Plain hummus topped with Kalamata olives served with warmed flatbread triangles. Eh, you’ve had one you’ve had them all, always the same wherever I go. Lately I’ve been substituting cucumber slices for the bread, trying to cut back on carbs. AlthoughContinueContinue reading “AFC WHEN HUMMUS GETS BORING”

Impossible Burger My Way @ My Friends Restaurant

When I want an Impossible Burger while eating out I go to the place that always has one, never been out, not when I was there. MY FRIENDS RESTAURANT. It’s also a block away which makes it convenient. Although I’ve never been in the kitchen, the parts that I can see are cleaner than anyContinueContinue reading “Impossible Burger My Way @ My Friends Restaurant”

KITCHEN BUTLER DIY

Apartment living is tough enough, but when you use your living space as your work space plus you’re a home chef, making room for even the necessities becomes a challenge. I solved my lack of space for pots and skillets by buying a wooden stool and large nails with large heads. Then I pounded themContinueContinue reading “KITCHEN BUTLER DIY”

PIER W

I don’t usually comment. The picture of what I ate has for years been an endorsement. However, although we’re in a pandemic and understandably restaurants are cutting corners because of low customer turnout, I can’t in good conscience simply forgive issues I see that could easily be remedied if the desire was there. The $21ContinueContinue reading “PIER W”

Are Cooks And Servers Poisoning Your Food?

Are Cooks And Servers Poisoning Your Food? One would think not during a pandemic that by its nature results in low customer turnout. One would think all employees cooking and serving at dining and drinking establishments would want to satisfy their customers more. One would think that the quality of food, the attention to dumpingContinueContinue reading “Are Cooks And Servers Poisoning Your Food?”

AFC MINESTRONE SOUP

AFC MINESTRONE SOUP Fresh veggies, canned veggies and canned beans with soy protein simmered in a light tomato broth seasoned with garlic, fennel, basil, caraway and fresh rosemary sprigs. Served over garlic-turmeric flavored rotini pasta! Fat-free – till you add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of plant parmesan cheese perContinueContinue reading “AFC MINESTRONE SOUP”

AFC Half and Half Breadcrumbs

HALF AND HALF BREADCRUMBS The perfect bread crumb topping. You don’t even need to broil it. Just apply and serve whatever you’re serving it over. Plain Panko crumb mixed with fresh potato breadcrumbs, pan-fried in equal amounts of extra virgin olive oil and margarine. Salt and pepper to taste and that’s all there is toContinueContinue reading “AFC Half and Half Breadcrumbs”

AFC Wet Coleslaw Remedy for home and restaurant

Depending on the ingredients and dressing used for your coleslaw, often upon setting for a while the vegetables leak out their fluids into the dressing. This is common and many restaurants throw away what they didn’t use at the end of the day/night, starting and ending fresh – no leftover coleslaw! That happened to meContinueContinue reading “AFC Wet Coleslaw Remedy for home and restaurant”

AFC Bleu Cream Radish Slaw

BLEU CREAM RADISH SLAW Daiya Blue Cheeze Dressing mixed with Tofutti Better Than Sour Cream. Tossed with cabbage, radish and seasoning! Easy, simple, exciting! Serves 6 sides 4 rounded c. shredded green cabbage 1/2 lb. red radishes, scrubbed, cut into quarters, then pulsed in food processor into tiny pieces without turning to water 1/4 t.ContinueContinue reading “AFC Bleu Cream Radish Slaw”

AFC ROASTED PEPPER JAM

An easy appetizer for restaurant or home. ROASTED TOMATO JAM Plain roasted cocktail tomatoes. Spread on toast or use as a base for toasted pizzas! Place on sliced French baguette as appetizer or English muffin for pizzas. Or as a topper garnish for main dishes, salads and as a replacement for fresh tomatoes on aContinueContinue reading “AFC ROASTED PEPPER JAM”

AFC Stove-Top Scrambled Tofu Stuffing Pie

STOVE TOP SCRAMBLED TOFU STUFFING PIE Multi-grain oat bread, soaked with water seasoned with garlic, turmeric, ginger and poultry seasoning, then twisted and pinched into pot with sauteed celery, sweet onion and tofu cubes. A simple stuffing with simple seasonings, put together in a slightly different arrangement to produce an extraordinary achievement! Stove-top or baked. Both great!ContinueContinue reading “AFC Stove-Top Scrambled Tofu Stuffing Pie”

AFC Case Of The Giant Cauliflower – GOAT

CASE OF THE GIANT CAULIFLOWER – GOAT Appetizer, sides, snacks, do whatever you want with it. Just please enjoy the process and the reward! Roasted cauliflower at its best! Bon vivant! I’m going to categorize this as animal-free shellfish! Serves 6 or more, depending… Okay, I forgot to weigh it – and yes after allContinueContinue reading “AFC Case Of The Giant Cauliflower – GOAT”

AFC Burnt Almond Peanut Mustard Sauce

Burnt Almond Peanut Mustard Sauce Burning the whole grain mustard with the nut butters, just a tad, creates a richer flavor achievement. Combined with garlic, ginger, sugar, onion snow, coriander and Balsamic vinegar – that’s the base. To serve: combine with plain plant yogurt and light sesame oil. Serve over rotini pasta and garnish withContinueContinue reading “AFC Burnt Almond Peanut Mustard Sauce”

AFC Thatsa Nicesa Rice!

JUST EGG SUN-DRIED TOMATO FRIED RICE The meat is the sun-dried tomato. The egg is plant. The rest is familiar, tasty and satisfying. Seasoning the rice water prior to cooking the rice makes one wonder what’s different here that tastes so good! Serves 6 RICE: 3 c. water 1/2 c. orange juice 1 t. saltContinueContinue reading “AFC Thatsa Nicesa Rice!”

AFC Hash Brown Scramble

HASH BROWN SCRAMBLE What to do with those restaurant or home leftover baked potatoes all shriveled up in the fridge? Do The Hash Brown Scramble! Breakfast, lunch or dinner! Serves 6 with or without a side of plant meat 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 c. diced fresh sweet red pepper, 3/8 inch squaresContinueContinue reading “AFC Hash Brown Scramble”

AFC Tater Tot And Egg Salad

AFC TATER TOT AND EGG SALAD You know tater tots are in when the vegan and gluten-free options show up in the grocery. Upon discovering that I liked them, I decided to substitute them for regular potatoes in a potato salad. Why not? Super good – everything about it! Because I’m lowering my fat intakeContinueContinue reading “AFC Tater Tot And Egg Salad”

AFC Red Velvet Chiffon Cupcakes

RED VELVET CHIFFON CUPCAKES My first attempt at using boxed cake mix minus the eggs was a success. Substitute applesauce for the oil and JUST EGG made from plants. I also added 2 teaspoons of baking soda. A little lighter and more airy than bakery style. Filled with a cocoa and maraschino cherry cream toppingContinueContinue reading “AFC Red Velvet Chiffon Cupcakes”

AFC Pan-Fried Zucchini And Yellow Squash

PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI AND YELLOW SQUASH Pan-fried green and sweet red peppers and onions with zucchini and yellow summer squash. Use as a side dish or as a topper for rice or potato, or in Zucchini And Peppers Fajitas. Or serve over JUST EGG scramble for breakfast! Makes 6 cups 2 T. extra virgin olive oilContinueContinue reading “AFC Pan-Fried Zucchini And Yellow Squash”