NCEP-favorite vegan recipe

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We have friends passing through town on Tuesday.  The woman has always been vegetarian but has recently stopped eating dairy. We eat vegetarian meals quite often but most of my go to meatless meals are not vegan. I have found some recipes online but I would like some options. Thanks.

[iammalcolmx]

Doesn't bimbi284 have a Vegan blog?

[wawa]

bimbi also hooked the holiday thread up with a million and a half recipe and blog links.

my (vegan) sister is a big fan of ohsheglows for recipes.

eta: holiday thread.  I started it with a request for vegan dishes, so there is a ton of stuff that looks good.
pandce.proboards.com/thread/484124/holiday-menus-recipes-2015

[alexis]

I love the book Veganomicon. I checked it out at the library a few times before I decided to buy it. I can make recommendations for specific recipes if you're interested.

My neighbor has Isa Does It by the same author, which she likes even better.

[bimbi284]

I don't have a vegan blog, but here are some of my faves!
www.theppk.com
ohsheglows.com
www.veganricha.com
minimalistbaker.com/recipes/vegan/
www.meettheshannons.com

And I've got tons pinned here:

[mbcdefg]

If you need an appetizer or a side dish/salad, this is very popular whenever I bring it somewhere: allrecipes.com/recipe/143315/heathers-cilantro-black-bean-and-corn-salsa/ 

[MrsAxilla]

I make an easy Vegas chili (oh, excuse me - "chunky bean and veggie stew" lol). Quinoa stuffed peppers is a favorite around here, too.

[StrawberryBlondie]

My go to is chili. Veggie-filled chili. I haven't done this in a while, but putting cashews in chili gives a nice meat-y texture.

[meshaliuknits]

Oct 19, 2015 11:03:20 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

Doesn't bimbi284 have a Vegan blog?

Her pinterest food board is delicious.

[bimbi284]

Oh and I make this at least once a week. I use the Barilla orzo in the blue box and Pomi diced tomatoes if I can't find whole roasted in the can. I use regular oregano cuz I've not taken the time to look for the fancy one.

www.pappaspost.com/greek-vegan-perfect-manestra/

I like it a little thicker, so I use 2 cups orzo, 2 cups tomatoes (or one box Pomi), and only 4 cups water. You can always add more water as it cooks. That makes enough for 4 hearty servings.

We've added other veggies and vegan sausage to this (we love Field Roast or Uptons), as well as vegan cheese (Daiya) when we've wanted to switch it up, but it's a great base recipe.

[epphd]

Every once in a while we accidentally make a vegan dish Two that love are:

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Red Lentil Soup (this one is deceiving - sounds bland but is delicious)

Quite a lot of Deborah Madison (Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone author) recipes are vegan or can be modified to it.

[ESF]

These cookies are amazing.

www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/chewy-almond-macaroons

[msmerymac]

- Panzanella salad
- Pasta with pesto (make your own so it's dairy free) and blistered tomatoes and/or artichoke hearts
- Chili is good and easy. Use either beans or the boca crumbles/Beyond meat crumbles and throw it in the crockpot with any other chili ingredients or even a jarred chili starter. I use the Rick Bayless chili starter and I swear you can't tell the difference. Serve with tortilla chips or vegan cornbread.

[bimbi284]

Other faves that are good for sides (or a lighter meal if doubled up):
www.kalynskitchen.com/2012/04/recipe-for-southwestern-quinoa-salad.html?m=1

ohsheglows.com/2011/05/27/cilantro-lime-chickpea-salad-sweat-wicking-workout-wear/
I tend to double this one and serve it with brown rice as a full meal.

[msmerymac]

Oct 19, 2015 11:13:36 GMT -5 alexis said:

I love the book Veganomicon. I checked it out at the library a few times before I decided to buy it. I can make recommendations for specific recipes if you're interested.

My neighbor has Isa Does It by the same author, which she likes even better.

I have the previous book, Vegan With a Vengeance, as well as the Veganomicon. Both are great. I need to make some chickpea cutlets soon.

[Deleted]

This is delicious and filling:
www.eatingwell.com/recipes/sweet_potato_black_bean_chili.html

[StrawberryBlondie]

My favorite chocolate cake recipe is vegan.

[sugarglider]

Cauliflower Tacos (OMG, delicious and you can cut a few corners, non-vegans can add cheese...)

Potato Kale Soup (hearty and beloved by non-vegans)

[Deleted]

Also, vegetarian samosas are vegan.

I can just eat samosas with chutney for a meal and be a very happy camper.

[bimbi284]

Oct 19, 2015 14:32:19 GMT -5 @tokenhoser said:

Also, vegetarian samosas are vegan.

I can just eat samosas with chutney for a meal and be a very happy camper.

Not necessarily. Sometimes they are made with butter or ghee for the pastry.

[bimbi284]

Oct 19, 2015 14:39:01 GMT -5 @mx said:

I'm not a vegan, but I just at this for lunch and it was delicious:

www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/01/sweet-and-spicy-brussels-sprouts-with-tofu-and-mushrooms-recipe.html

We just got Brussels sprouts in our CSA so thanks for this!!

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Oct 19, 2015 14:56:53 GMT -5 bimbi284 said:

Oct 19, 2015 14:32:19 GMT -5 @tokenhoser said:

Also, vegetarian samosas are vegan.

I can just eat samosas with chutney for a meal and be a very happy camper.

Not necessarily. Sometimes they are made with butter or ghee for the pastry.

I'm not really a very good vegan.

nom nom nom 

[laurack]

I'm not vegan but our vegan friends have served us vegan chili a few times and it was delicious. They make cornbread by using TJS cornbread mix with soy milk and flax & water for the egg and it tastes just as good.

When we had them over last I think I made a stir fry.

While I eat meat, if I am eating or cooking without it I prefer to not use fake meat products, so focusing on things that are just veggie/grain bases.

I also had a recipe for a spicy stew cooked in a pumpkin which I never made but it looks good. I don't have the recipe here but this looks similar obviously without the cheddar!

www.recipe.com/spicy-fall-stew-baked-in-a-pumpkin/

For desserts I've made an apple crisp or an apple galette using a regular recipe and instead of butter just use the vegan butter, earth balance I think it is. and/or vegetable shortening