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”

Curry Almond Dressing Sauce

CURRY ALMOND DRESSING SAUCE Sweet, savory and tart. Creamy almond butter and almondmilk. Smoky, spice with a touch of heat! Served over an Original Indo-Japanese Coleslaw! Made to impress, not to redress! Makes 3-3/4 cups 8 oz. ALMOND BREEZE almondmilk – Original UNSWEETENED – 30 calories per serving 12 oz. jar CREAMY ALMOND BUTTER -ContinueContinue reading “Curry Almond Dressing Sauce”

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”

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”

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”

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 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 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 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 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”

The Homemade Sauerkraut Is Finished

I packed up the sauerkraut on March 3rd, 2018 and stopped the fermentation by refrigerating it on the 1st of April 2018. Although I expected the flavors to stay the same after refrigeration, they did deepen somewhat in acidity since I refrigerated it. Nice though, not too acidic. In fact, I would call this mincedContinueContinue reading “The Homemade Sauerkraut Is Finished”

Making Minced Sauerkraut

  You don’t have to be Slavic, Germanic or Baltic to like sauerkraut, even though I’m all three and then some. Doesn’t everybody like sauerkraut? The big news to me recently was that sauerkraut isn’t pickled. I just naturally assumed it was due to its pickled taste. No vinegar though, just fermented cabbage. More bigContinueContinue reading “Making Minced Sauerkraut”

African Cricket Chili – therapeutic too

AFRICAN CRICKET CHILI – therapeutic too A ‘Cure Whatever Ails You’ Soup. Or at least you’ll think you’re cured. Hibiscus, lavender, black forbidden rice with lots of veggies, herbs and spice makes the alternative cricket tastes especially nice! MAKES 24 cups Make the black rice > 2 c. black forbidden rice, rinsed till water runsContinueContinue reading “African Cricket Chili – therapeutic too”

BIRD SOUP?

 BIRD SOUP?  That’s what you wanted? Well, here it is. Only without the bird. Better without the bird! Guaranteed. Makes 22 cups Prep your veggies first: 1 lg. red onion, cut into 1/2 inch squares 1 lb. fresh beets, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes   1 lb. baby carrots, cut from end toContinueContinue reading “BIRD SOUP?”

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, VEGGIE, HERB AND SPICE SOUP

TOMATO, VEGGIE, HERB AND SPICE SOUP Served with orzo pasta. Simply made and simply delicious!  Grape leaves, a surprising addition. A soup designed for restaurants! Makes 32 cups 106 oz. can whole Italian peeled tomatoes in tomato puree with basil leaf; yes, you read it correctly, it’s 106 oz.  (I used San Marzano brand); cut tomatoesContinueContinue reading “TOMATO, VEGGIE, HERB AND SPICE SOUP”

CABBAGE, SHREDDING

CABBAGE, SHREDDING. You don’t need a special shredder or food processor to shred cabbage. Remove outer leaves, cut cabbage in half or quarters, depending on how big it is, then remove core. Place cabbage segment on it’s side, then using large, sturdy, sharp knife, either cut or shave slices as thick or thin as youContinueContinue reading “CABBAGE, SHREDDING”

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)”