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”

Cabbage Soothie Soup

aka Miso Cabbage Soup This is a how-to-soup, so you’re not left with any questions . Keep availed in your brain what you learn from it.  Miso doesn’t dominate and neither does any other individual or group of ingredients. It’s a feel good soup that starts you out on a happy lose or gain weight adventure, or if you’re stable inContinueContinue reading “Cabbage Soothie Soup”

JUICY CHEW RICE

How does a juicy chew sound? I didn’t know until I ad-libbed this rice one morning wanting something other than plain for a change of pace. Was I ever surprised. RICE? JUICY ON THE CHEW? You betcha’ and loving it all the way till gone!! Rice? Why make rice like everybody else? Don’t you thinkContinueContinue reading “JUICY CHEW RICE”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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 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 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 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”

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”

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”

Pink Lentils

Pink lentils, although smaller and thinner than the garden variety light brown lentil, absorb more water quicker, fluffing up more like rice than legumes. The first time I saw these in the market, many years ago, I was awed. Wow. Pink legumes. Of course I had to have some, only to be disappointed to seeContinueContinue reading “Pink Lentils”

Broccoli Baked Bean Pot – cooking with large cans

https://chefdavies-tight.com/2017/12/13/afc-coral-horseradish-sauce/ BROCCOLI BAKED BEAN POT This dish does not require much cooking time. Serve as a stew or as a topper for baked white or sweet potatoes. I went the sweet potato route this time. The horseradish element in the sauce works well with the sweet of the potato. Hearty, filling, but you leave theContinueContinue reading “Broccoli Baked Bean Pot – cooking with large cans”

Stewed Tomato Bean Pot – cooking with large cans

Today we’re cooking primarily with cans – restaurant-size cans for restaurant or home use. We’ve selected the following: I’m going to give you the brand along with the ingredients and size can, just to give the people who produced the product some credit for a job well done. 102 oz. can Dunbar’s Sweet Bell PepperContinueContinue reading “Stewed Tomato Bean Pot – cooking with large cans”

WILD NOODLE SOUP

WILD NOODLE SOUP A new approach to the noodle soup – the broth is in the solid ingredients. Plus meat, meat and more meat. Where’s the meat? In the blackeye peas and wild rice. Animal eaters won’t believe there’s no animal in this soup. Plant-eaters won’t believe there’s no fake meat in this soup! MakesContinueContinue reading “WILD NOODLE SOUP”

Santiago Dried Vegetarian Refried Beans

Santiago Dried Vegetarian Refried Beans The package recommends 1/2 gallon boiling water per package of beans, to let set covered for 25 minutes. If you want a thinner refried bean, then increase the amount of boiling water. It’s a great product. Use wherever you would traditionally use refried beans. Or get creative by adding herbs,ContinueContinue reading “Santiago Dried Vegetarian Refried Beans”

STEVE’S DERBY STEW

 STEVE’S DERBY STEW Mushroom, black bean and tomato stew with fresh garlic, white wine and cilantro. Makes 18 cups 2 T. olive oil 1 T. margarine 24 oz. fresh mushrooms (white and/or baby portobellos), washed, trimmed and quartered (if large, then cut into 6ths) 2 med. sized sweet onions, peeled, then diced into 1/2 inchContinueContinue reading “STEVE’S DERBY STEW”

SLOPPY JOE CHILI BEAN SOUP

SLOPPY JOE CHILI BEAN SOUP A thick, fragrant, big flavor vegetable bean soup with orzo pasta. Hearty like a chili! Makes 18-1/2 cups 3 T. corn oil 4-6 sm. yellow onions, diced into ½ inch squares 4 c. fresh cut green cabbage, ¾ inch squares 1 t. salt 2, 14.5 oz. cans sliced carrots includingContinueContinue reading “SLOPPY JOE CHILI BEAN SOUP”

TOMATO CARROT HERB SOUP for restaurants

TOMATO CARROT HERB SOUP for restaurants Made with vegetarian beans, roasted peppers, corn and spinach. Seasoned with garlic,  basil, coriander and mint. Served with a lemon slice float! Makes 37 cups 6 lb. 6 oz. can GFS Stewed Tomatoes including liquid; remove 3-4 c. solids plus liquid from can, and blend in blender till pureedContinueContinue reading “TOMATO CARROT HERB SOUP for restaurants”

TOMATO RICE STEW for restaurants

 TOMATO RICE STEW for restaurants with cabbage, baby carrots, baked beans and roasted peppers.  Seasoned with garlic, caraway and ginger. Sweet, tart and mildly spicy! Gluten-free and fat-free!! Makes approx. 33 cups 6 lb. 6 oz. can stewed tomatoes 1 lb. baby carrots 1 sm. green cabbage, outer leaves removed, cored and cut into 1ContinueContinue reading “TOMATO RICE STEW for restaurants”

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”

LEGUMES

LEGUMES. You might think that dried split peas or lentils are all the same because they look the same, and consequently will all cook up the same. Not true. Split peas are as different as any other vegetable is to its own kind. Not all tomatoes are the same, so why should we expect all legumesContinueContinue reading “LEGUMES”

DRIED BEANS: TIP FOR COOKING DRIED BEANS FROM SCRATCH

DRIED BEANS: TIP FOR COOKING DRIED BEANS FROM SCRATCH For years I didn’t make beans, except for split peas, chick peas and lentils, from scratch. The reason was that it took so long to cook them even when they were presoaked, and they never came out as nicely as the canned beans. It just wasn’tContinueContinue reading “DRIED BEANS: TIP FOR COOKING DRIED BEANS FROM SCRATCH”

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: 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”