Category Archives: ANIMAL-FREE MEAT

Antipasto Mac Salad

Antipasto Mac Salad Elbows cooked rice-style combined with seasoned, cooked tofu cubes with Kalamata olive, plant pepperoni, roasted peppers plus the fresh of celery, tomato and snowy onion. Seasoned with basil, tarragon, garlic and tossed with a multi-condiment dressing! I added some crushed saffron threads to mine, but it by no means requires it! MakesContinueContinue reading “Antipasto Mac Salad”

Pepperoni Garbanzo Bean Salad – GOAT

We’re using a large can of garbonzo beans here, restaurant style. Restaurants should serve more bean salads; they’re easy to make and hold up well because of the vinegar which keeps them fresh longer. Make it special though, something patrons haven’t tasted before and will go back home bragging on it. You want return customersContinueContinue reading “Pepperoni Garbanzo Bean Salad – GOAT”

Morning Star Veggie Dog Sandwich

Who says you have to eat a hot dog on a hot dog bun? What if you don’t have any? What if all the hot dog buns are pandemic-style stale? Well, then try the burger buns. Are they stale too? Not today is okay with me. Then burger buns it is! Serves 6 8.4 oz.ContinueContinue reading “Morning Star Veggie Dog Sandwich”

Beyond Sausage Straight Up Or On A Bun

Use Original or Sweet Italian, whichever you have on hand (beware the sweet is more hot than not). Many times I forego the bun to limit the carbs. Sometimes I just want the A-F meat. Who says I have to have the bun with it? The slaughter industries who mix the barn with the gardenContinueContinue reading “Beyond Sausage Straight Up Or On A Bun”

Sweet Pickle Cream

The delicious taste of a sweet bread & butter pickle in a cream – no pickles added, just the juice of that which you normally discard. Heaven in a toss-away! Use as a substitute A-F mayo served cold, or a topping or dipping sauce – served warm. Or, dilute some of it with water and/orContinueContinue reading “Sweet Pickle Cream”

Lily’s Vegan Smoked Duck ala Sharon

Lily’s Vegan Duck ala Sharon Does it taste and texture like animal duck? I never had animal duck, so dunno. Steve used to order Peking Duck whenever we went Chinese if it was on the menu. One thing I do know is it wasn’t gamey. Tender, delicious, seasoning appropriate for duck. Subtle, should please allContinueContinue reading “Lily’s Vegan Smoked Duck ala Sharon”

AFC Toasted Bologna And Cheese Sandwich

AFC TOASTED CHEESE SANDWICH “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? Yes. It wasn’t. IContinueContinue reading “AFC Toasted Bologna And Cheese Sandwich”

Beefless Tips And Collards For Africa

BEEFLESS TIPS AND COLLARDS FOR AFRICA The universe won’t hand over it’s plant-eating animals to satisfy the African flesh and blood lust. Oh my God these collards are animal-free? No way! Special recipe designed for Africa with a conscience – Africa forever in my soul! I didn’t have to eat you! Thank God for that!ContinueContinue reading “Beefless Tips And Collards For Africa”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 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 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 BAKING SOFT TOFU

BAKING SOFT TOFU  Often times restaurants and stores don’t always get what they order from their established vendors, because the vendors are out-of-stock. Rather than send nothing, they sub in a similar product. If what they want is extra-firm or firm tofu, and there is none, they send out soft tofu.  Soft tofu is theContinueContinue reading “AFC BAKING SOFT TOFU”

AFC Delight Soy Chicken Veggie Salad

Soy Delight Chicken Veggie Salad Vegan chicken nuggets mixed with Baked Seasoned Tofu, celery, peppers, grape tomatoes and cucumbers. Tossed or drizzled with a creamy dressing of choice! Serves 4-6 Preheat oven to 350 degrees PREPARE TOFU: 12.3 oz carton Mori Nu Silken extra-firm tofu – remove from carton in one piece by opening bothContinueContinue reading “AFC Delight Soy Chicken Veggie Salad”

AFC Sloppy Something Spring Roll

SLOPPY SOMETHING SPRING ROLL Sloppy Something mix rolled in spring roll skins with fresh spinach, baked, then cut into appetizer size pieces. Served on a bed of fresh spinach with a dipping sauce and pickled ginger slices! Textures like a delicate sushi with skin reminiscent of baked trout skin! All animal-free of course! Makes 12ContinueContinue reading “AFC Sloppy Something Spring Roll”

AFC Sloppy Something Beans

SLOPPY SOMETHING BEANS Serve cold on sandwiches or hot as a side dish or small plate! Never heard of a bean sandwich? This one is special! Give it a try! Makes 2 cups 1 c. SLOPPY SOMETHING (recipe at end of post) 8.3 oz. can BUSH’S VEGETARIAN BAKED BEANS 1 T. light sesame oil saltContinueContinue reading “AFC Sloppy Something Beans”

AFC Sloppy Something Cracker Spread

SLOPPY SOMETHING CRACKER SPREAD Most cream cheese spreads are absent the meaty factor. Meat-eaters, animal-freers, vegetarians and all those in between will come back for more. Guaranteed! Just serve it – you don’t have to dissect it for them before they taste it. Discipline! If you have to say something, say there’s no animal productsContinueContinue reading “AFC Sloppy Something Cracker Spread”

AFC SLOPPY SOMETHING

SLOPPY SOMETHING Sloppy Something is really SOMETHIN’ Sloppy Something wasn’t expected to be really SOMETHIN’. But Sloppy Something wanted more than Something. So Sloppy Something turned Something into REALLY SOMETHING’!  Makes 5 cups  2 T. light sesame oil – I used ROLAND brand 1 c. diced sweet onion, 1/2 inch squares 1 c. packed gratedContinueContinue reading “AFC SLOPPY SOMETHING”

WHITE HOMINY MEAT

WHITE HOMINY MEAT A high-end White Hominy Meat filling for soft and hard tacos, enchiladas, empanadas and tamales. Served with an equally sophisticated Tomato Cheese Corn Sauce! Makes 3-1/2 cups 15.5 oz. can White Hominy – I used BUSH’S brand – drain and rinse well, transfer to bowl, cover with water, add 1 teaspoon bakingContinueContinue reading “WHITE HOMINY MEAT”

Quinoa Walnut Sausage Burgers

QUINOA WALNUT SAUSAGE BURGERS Another homemade burger recipe for those who want a less expensive burger, or for those who just like to make their own now and again. Low fat, nutrient dense is a good way to go. Makes approx. 6-1/2 cups burger batter AFSC ClipBoard: I didn’t freeze these burgers, so I can’tContinueContinue reading “Quinoa Walnut Sausage Burgers”

AFC WESTERN OMELET CHEESEBURGER

AFC WESTERN OMELET CHEESEBURGER A versatile burger batter for many dishes. A great mix. Chewy, soft, creamy, a little crunch. It’s all there! You won’t believe it. A western omelet is made of egg, ham, onion and green pepper. I also add cheese. All animal-free of course! I know, it makes you happy! Makes 8ContinueContinue reading “AFC WESTERN OMELET CHEESEBURGER”

AFC EARTH BURGER

AFC EARTH BURGER The everything burger! Grains: barley and rolled oats. Veggies: mushrooms and carrots. Beans: dark red kidney beans and blackeye peas! Contains no fat, no soy, no animal products, no protein isolates! The carrots give it an earthy taste! Makes 8 cups burger dough Make spiced barley: 2-1/2 c. water (do not salt water)ContinueContinue reading “AFC EARTH BURGER”

AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS

AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS  Okay, this is super easy once you make the rice, and that’s easy too! No-bake burgers. Form the patties, put them between wax paper in a covered container and refrigerate till ready to use. I made 1 batch; next time I’d make 2 batches. Really good texture and flavor.ContinueContinue reading “AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS”

Lightlife Beyond Crumble

LIGHTLIFE BEYOND CRUMBLE BEYOND and LIGHTLIFE beef and sausage crumble. Use as topping for pasta dishes, pizza, salads, tacos! Makes about 4-5 cups depending on the size of the crumble ClipBoard: Beyond Beef products right now are expensive. Lightlife is less expensive. I decide I want the flavors and textures of both in one crumble.ContinueContinue reading “Lightlife Beyond Crumble”

Make A Veggie Dog More Healthy

Okay, let’s do it. Make the veggie dog more healthy while at the same time up-ticking the price by making it gourmet-style, downtown-style, country-club accessible. But it needs to be worth it to justify the price. This is – if done as instructed. You can use any veggie dog or sausage you want. Any bunContinueContinue reading “Make A Veggie Dog More Healthy”

EVER PUT MAC SALAD ON A SANDWICH?

AFC VEGAN HAM AND EGG MACARONI SALAD You can’t get much better than this. Lots of new techniques applied to an old-time favorite salad. Macaroni has a new place in the heirarchy of pasta salads. You don’t even need the dressing, in fact some of you will want to forego it. Or, half with dressing,ContinueContinue reading “EVER PUT MAC SALAD ON A SANDWICH?”

FRESH GRIND SOY BACON BITS

Okay, so this is a new one for most of you, maybe all of you. I bought a second pepper mill just so I could fill it with dried soy bacon bits and grind them onto whatever I want. It keeps me from experiencing the hard bits to the teeth and gums and allows forContinueContinue reading “FRESH GRIND SOY BACON BITS”

Veggie Pot Beans Knife And Fork Sandwiches

Baked beans aren’t just for service as main or side dish. They make good sandwiches too. Make your own baked beans or use canned. I made a deluxe knife and fork sandwich using a recent VEGGIE POT BEANS recipe I developed. Over the top. It sure was good though. To start you have to haveContinueContinue reading “Veggie Pot Beans Knife And Fork Sandwiches”

Veggie Pot Beans

VEGGIE POT BEANS A hearty pot of baked beans and veggies. Smoky, sweet, salty, spicy, acidic. Textured with reconstituted vegetable protein to increase nutritional content and uptick the chew factor. You don’t need ground pork or bacon with these beans. The textured vegetable protein sauteed with seasonings create the chew and flavor you expect! MakesContinueContinue reading “Veggie Pot Beans”

Baked Veg Cheese And Veal Cannelloni

BAKED VEG CHEESE AND VEAL CANNELLONI We use the other white plant meat for this fine American-Italian casserole. Veg veal! I think I’ve had veal once or twice aside from a luncheon sandwich meat called veal loaf back in the long ago days. I recall it not having much flavor – not the loaf thatContinueContinue reading “Baked Veg Cheese And Veal Cannelloni”

Sweet And Sour Baked Bean Soup

SWEET AND SOUR BAKED BEAN SOUP Making soup absent animal broth is not difficult but it’s different. We use veggie bouillons, or combine veggie, bean and seasoning ingredients in such a way that we don’t depend on bouillon for every soup we make. This is a large can soup developed for restaurant and home use.ContinueContinue reading “Sweet And Sour Baked Bean Soup”

Old-Style Spaghetti Sauce

  OLD-STYLE SPAGHETTI SAUCE Marinate the broth overnight. Pan-smoke your spices the next day. Blend a bunch of parsley with orange and carrot juices. Add the tomato paste and mushrooms and that’s about it. It’s easier than the directions make it sound. And it tastes about as old-style as I’ve created yet. This is beforeContinueContinue reading “Old-Style Spaghetti Sauce”

SWEET MEAT SAUCE

SWEET MEAT SAUCE Secret Asian Woman Sauce. Use to sauce your veg meats, side dish veggies and stir-fries. Taste the meat of the seed! No animal here! Makes 3-1/2 cups 3 c. water 1/3 c. unsulphured molasses 1/4 c. ready-to-use chopped garlic (Gia Russa brand contains no preservatives, oil or salt) 4 T. white BalsamicContinueContinue reading “SWEET MEAT SAUCE”

AFC BLOOD RED ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGER

AFC BLOOD RED ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGER Hamburg is soft-textured. It’s not hard – even when cooked. These burgers replicate that texture. Isn’t it convenient to be able to take some dough from the refrigerator, form a patty and fry it? You can also bake the patties and refrigerate till ready to reheat and serve! PerfectlyContinueContinue reading “AFC BLOOD RED ITALIAN SAUSAGE BURGER”

AFC VEG BLOOD BURGER

Taste The Sizzle! AFC VEG BLOOD BURGER© Great news! A homemade burger that tastes and textures just like a beef burger – blood and all! Easy to make. Fry them fresh, or bake and refrigerate or freeze. Taste The Sizzle! For meat-eaters and vegans! I’m lovin’ it! Makes 7-8 cups burger dough (depending on howContinueContinue reading “AFC VEG BLOOD BURGER”

VEG SAUSAGE & PINEAPPLE GREEK PITA

VEG SAUSAGE & PINEAPPLE GREEK PITA Fried Veg sausage crumbles, fresh spinach and fried pineapple on grilled Greek Pita flatbread spread with chipotle mayo and beer mustard! A ‘take it to the bank’ sandwich! Makes 1 sandwich 14 oz. tube Gimme Lean Veggie Sausage by Lightlife – break off enough for 1 sandwich, about 1/4ContinueContinue reading “VEG SAUSAGE & PINEAPPLE GREEK PITA”

PICKLE POT BEANS

PICKLE POT BEANS Beans, sweet pickles, Black & Tan beer, prunes, fresh ginger and soy bacon combined with smoky paprika, coriander, garlic, mustard and extra virgin olive oil. Beautiful achievements of flavors and textures! Rich in all ways! Served with fresh cilantro sprigs! Makes about 15 cups 117 oz. can Bush’s Bean Pot Vegetarian 1-1/2ContinueContinue reading “PICKLE POT BEANS”

How To Make: TOP SHELF STUFFED PEPPERS

TOP SHELF STUFFED PEPPERS Sauteed eggplant, onion and peppers mixed with a multi grain and legume mix. Stuffed into pepper shells, topped with fresh tomato slices and a Lemon Mint Tomato Sauce! Fit for royalty! * This recipe can also be used for stuffed cabbage rolls Stuffing makes about 7 cups, enough for 9 pepperContinueContinue reading “How To Make: TOP SHELF STUFFED PEPPERS”

How To Make: MEATLESS GOLUMPKI (STUFFED CABBAGE)

MEATLESS GOLUMPKI (stuffed cabbage) Sweet, tender steamed cabbage leaves stuffed with white and brown rice mixed with a saute of peppers, celery, onion, sun-dried tomatoes and walnuts. Seasoned with garlic, basil and mint. And topped with a tomato barbecue sauce! Makes 14 cabbage rolls Preheat oven to 375 degrees Rice: 3 c. water 1 t. saltContinueContinue reading “How To Make: MEATLESS GOLUMPKI (STUFFED CABBAGE)”

How To Make: COCONUT LENTIL ANIMAL-FREE BURGER

COCONUT LENTIL ANIMAL-FREE BURGER Lentils, green split peas, brown rice, TVP (textured vegetable protein), rolled oats and sweetened coconut take the Original Animal-Free Burger on a different, but equally delicious journey into the world of  homemade veggie burgers! Something a little out of the ordinary always delights! Makes approx. 12 cups batter Preheat oven toContinueContinue reading “How To Make: COCONUT LENTIL ANIMAL-FREE BURGER”

How To Make: ORIGINAL ANIMAL-FREE BURGER

ORIGINAL ANIMAL-FREE BURGER Dried split green peas, lentils, barley, rice and oats mixed with herbs and spices. Refrigerated overnight, then formed into patties and baked. Packed in containers for you to use when needed. Either microwave or dry-fry with lid-to-skillet, to heat and serve. Tired of mushy veggie burgers? Try these! Makes approx. 11 cupsContinueContinue reading “How To Make: ORIGINAL ANIMAL-FREE BURGER”