Seiten Gyros from Quick Fix Vegan

So I saw these on this blog last week: http://www.happyhealthylonglife.com/happy_healthy_long_life/2011/11/quick-fix-vegan.html

And as it happens I got to meet the blog writer at a potluck on Tuesday night. So I just had to make these asap. I don't know how I missed these in the book!

Doesn't that look delish?

"gyro" meat in the pan

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Seitan, lettuce and sauce on a pita

Mofo Sunday Breakfast!

Rye toast, avocado and a pinch of salt- amazing!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspired by ...Soup!

I never was a big soup eater until becoming vegan. Maybe because I just couldn't seem to make a decent soup. But no more. I love soup- and it's great to make a pot to have for quick dinners. It also freezes well. And I have gotten pretty good at making soup. I've even made up a few of my own recipes: http://terrabakery.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html

Roasted Cauliflower Soup

and Bruschetta Soup (which I will have to make again and write down more precise ingredient amounts).

Bruschetta Soup

  I've also adapted several to my own taste like Sara Moulton's Cauliflower Caraway Soup, Farmhouse Vegetable Soup from Robin Robertson's Vegan Planet, and Chickpea Potato Soup.

Old pic of Farmhouse Vegetable Soup

And then there are my "go to" soup recipes that I make over and over again:

Farmhouse Vegetable Soup from Vegan Planet (with changes)

Black Bean Soup from American Vegan Kitchen (thanks Tami for this recipe! It always gets rave reviews).

Cream of Broccoli Soup from The Chicago Diner Cookbook. It's the last broccoli soup recipe you'll ever need. Seriously- I've attempted many and they just were missing something. This one is so simple- but absolutely delicious.

Greens and Beans Soup from Robin Robertson's 1,000 Vegan Recipes. This is another simple but delicious soup- plus it comes together and cooks very quickly. Sometimes I add some fennel seeds to give it a "sausagy" flavor. One of my all time favorites!

Beans and Greens Soup

 

 

Didn't have enough beans so added quinoa too.

Chickpea Noodle Soup from Veganomicon. This soup is soooo good! 


Lebanese Lentil Soup with Lemon and Orzo http://blogs.poughkeepsiejournal.com/dishnthat/2009/12/30/lentils-bring-luck-for-new-year/#comments

And you would never know it- but all of these soups are fat free! (not all started out that way, but I always saute the veggies in water or broth instead of olive oil for soup.) You'll never miss it. Seriously, have you ever had a great bowl of soup and thought-"hmm, it's missing something" then proceed to pour olive oil into it? I didn't think so. And I'd rather save the fat for something that you would notice. Like french fries :) or this-

Coconut Cream Pie

What do you think? Are any of these on your "go to" list? What is your favorites soup recipe?
 

Day 18

Random stuff from the last two days:

Chocolate Truffle Cake from Robin Robertson's new slow cooker book (tester recipe)

Broccoli, brown rice, chickpeas, and Caesar Chavez dressing

Salad with fresh corn, sprouts, black olives, tomato and avocado

More roasted carrots!

Mofo Fail

So it's the 16th already and not even close to 16 posts. But even though I didn't blog each day there are still some inspired by posts I want to finish. 

Coming soon- Inspired by.... Soup

                          ......       Robin

                       ..... ..          Fran  

                         ....      Candle 79
And maybe a few more.
                                                 

Inspired by ....Tami

Do you read this blog?  veganappetite.com
Or have this book?  americanvegankitchen

Well if you don't you really have no idea what you are missing! If you are craving comfort food then look no further. Tami has taken comfort food to the max! Fried Avocado Wedges? Genius! And the Coconut Bacon Bits are seriously addictive. 

I was lucky to get to meet Tami after I started testing for the book. (I had to drop out due to family health issues, but it was a great experience). As it turns out I now live on the same street that Tami grew up on! She and her husband came to the farmer's market and we got to chat for a few minutes- she is such a sweetheart! One of the nicest people you will ever meet. She even blogged about my lemon meringue tarts- how cool is that? http://www.veganappetite.com/2009/10/terra-bakery-all-kinds-of-wonderful.html

Now I like my sweets, but I try to balance it out with oil free recipes. Some of these are easily adaptable and are absolutely delicious. Black Bean Soup, Baked Beans, Cheezy Mac & Greens all can be made with little/no oil. 
 
From breakfast waffles to soups, salads, sandwiches, main dishes and desserts you have everything here to put together great family style meal. But don't take my word for it- get the book.


She is also working on two new books- one for grilling and a sandwich book. Looks like I need to get a grill soon- Yum!

Mofo Monday

 No recipes today- just some vegetables with coconut curry from Peppermint Thai shot with the new camera. Do you notice a difference? I'm not sure I do- but I'm having fun with it!