summer

Vegan Carrot, Broccoli and Bean Shoot Salad

Posted Wed, 02/16/2011 - 01:14 by theblendergirl

This zesty carrot, broccoli and bean shoot salad fits the piggy bill, with a well coated mix of carrots, broccoli, cucumber and bean shoots that creates a crunchy tangy taste sensation that is perfect for those Summer barbecues we all look back on fondly once the warm weather has long gone and the Winter chill sets in.

Mika’s Vegan Seaweed and Cucumber Salad

Posted Tue, 02/08/2011 - 18:35 by theblendergirl

I post this simple little Japanese seaweed salad in honor of my friend Mika. Mika is a phenomenal cook, with a natural flare for flavors. Of all the incredible dishes she has shared with me over the years, this one will always be my favorite. Seaweed and cucumber salads are always bursting with flavor, but they are often made with sauces that contain a lot of sugar.

Raw Red Cabbage Salad

Posted Fri, 02/04/2011 - 00:41 by theblendergirl

I love simple, raw, shredded salads, and this would be amongst my favourites.

Creamy Potato Salad Recipe

Posted Fri, 02/04/2011 - 00:33 by theblendergirl

I recently shared this potato salad with my friends Kris, Michelle, Emily, Nicole, and my father-in-law, Bob; and the reaction was unanimous–“Oh Wow! I could eat this salad every day. This is a keeper. You need to put this on your site!” At the risk of appearing unashamedly self-congratulatory, I have to agree with my discerning friends.

Chocolate Chili Pepper Mousse

Posted Sun, 12/05/2010 - 20:55 by theblendergirl

This vegan chocolate mousse is a beacon of hope for even the most self respecting 1000 calorie mousse devotee. Everything comes to the party to create the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The tofu gives you some protein, and that lovely creamy texture that gets better when set.

Gluten Free Skordalia

Posted Sun, 12/05/2010 - 20:50 by theblendergirl

Do yourself a favor and partake of this simple rustic treat inspired by the fabulous spud. As anyone will happily agree – a spud is never a dud; and these mashed spuds are simple and sublime. There are a ton of fantastic skordalia recipes out there. A lot of them use crusty bread, which is of course, is a recipe for disaster, for those of us snouting in the gluten-free trough.

Basic Raw Mayonnaise

Posted Sun, 12/05/2010 - 20:46 by theblendergirl

There are a ton of good vegan mayonnaise recipes out there. But I keep coming back to this recipe I adapted from a vegan camp I went to about ten years ago. It is mild, creamy, and delicious. As usual, I have listed quantities as a guide only. I tend to add in the lemon juice, vinegar and salt at the end, and keep tasting in between each addition.

Chocolate Macadamia Smoothie

Posted Sun, 12/05/2010 - 20:43 by theblendergirl

OK – So this shake is absolutely scrumptious. I cannot rave enough about it.

Tofu Berry Custard

Posted Sun, 12/05/2010 - 20:33 by theblendergirl

It just doesn’t get much easier than this delicious summer pudding or custard.

Brown Rice Banana Smoothie

Posted Sun, 12/05/2010 - 20:29 by theblendergirl

I made this brown rice milk smoothie and it was nothing short of spectacular. OK – so it will be affectionately reserved for the “I don’t care about carb overload” trough for future emotional emergencies. But hey – I might just have to pull it out in times of celebration too! It is really that good. Rich, thick, creamy, and delicious. I don’t know what more I can say, except blend this up now!