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mitchmred, 08/04/07
Mac and Cheese Meal StarterIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 Lb Pasta (Shells, Bow Ties, Macaroni, or Ditalini) I use Ditalini
2c Soy Milk (I used Unsweetened Almond Milk)
1c-1 1/4c Nutritional Yeast
1/2 teaspoon Sweet Paprika
1/2 Block of Firm Silken Tofu (Reg works okay too)
1/2 cup Veganaise (soy mayo)
2 teaspoon Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder & Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon Tahini
1/2 teaspoon turmeric (Optional)
3/4 - 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard (Coleman's English is great)(Optional)
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne (Optional)
1 tablespoon Texas Pete Hot Sauce - use tablespoon Pete; good twang (Optional)
Directions:Combine all ingredients except for the pasta in a vita-mix (any blender) and blend until very smooth.
Boil noodles, strain and put back in pan. Pour sauce over noodles...quick stir and put into the baking dish.
Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Stir and serve. Keep leftovers covered.
This dish tends to get a little dry after the first day...so the next day is perfect for doing one of the ideas below.
Other Ideas:
Peas, Onions (White, Spanish, Dried and Pearl), Mushrooms, Diced tomatoes, Vegan Burger-Style Crumbles, Veggie Hot Dogs, Veggie Italian Sausage, Veggie Chorizo, Pesto, Basil Leaves, Banana Peppers, Parsley, Scallions, Red or Green peppers, Green Beans, Carrots, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Vegan Sour cream, Vegan Cream Cheese, Veggie Meatballs, Tempeh, Sauerkraut, Vegan Bacon Bits, Hot Peppers, Extra Grated Vegan Block Cheese, 2-6 Slices of Tofutti Cheese, 2 tablespoon Worchester, 2 tablespoon Steak Sauce, Curry Powder, ¼- ½ cup diced Mango, ½-1 cup Petite Pineapple, Green Olives, Black Olives, Chipotle or Mole Sauce, Jalapenos, Cilantro, ½ cup salsa (cut 1/3 cup milk out), Corn, Kidney Beans, Cannelloni Beans, Horseradish, Miso Paste, Wasabi, Nori
Here are a few of the combos that I have tried.
Tuna Bake: Seaweed Flakes, Parsley, Peas, Extra Cheese
Hamburger Helper: Diced Tomatoes, Burger Crumbles, Tomato Paste, Hot sauce, Onion (dried), (sometimes cumin)
Ruben: Sauerkraut, Tempeh, Tomato Paste, Dollop of Sweet and Dill Relish, Extra Cheese. (Very few people like this one…LOL...I love it!)
Stroganoff: Sour Cream & Cream Cheese for Veganaise, Seitan (Fried) w/Mushrooms, Sherry or Wine, Un Chicken Broth (1c Broth ½ milk), Worchester sauce (non-beef bullion or onion bullion – watch the salt)
Curry: Curry Powder, Onion, Cumin, Hot Pepper, Mango, Cauliflower, Peas
Mexican 1: Onions, Corn, Cilantro, Salsa, Cumin & Black Olives
Mexican 2: Kidney Beans, Black Olives, Scallions, Chorizo.
Hawaiian: Pineapple, Chopped Veggie Ham or Bologna, Extra Cheese, Onion
Picnic: 1 Pkg Sliced & Fried Veggie Hot dogs, Scallions (or chives) & Extra Cheese (sometimes BBQ sauce)
PMS: Banana Peppers, Green Olives, Scallions, Extra Cheese, Veggie Meatballs.
Italian: Diced Tomatoes, Pesto, Veggie Meatballs, Red Peppers, Cannelloni Beans
Pot Pie: Sour Cream & Cream Cheese for Veganaise, UN chicken Broth for Milk, Pearl onions, Mushrooms, Carrots, Peas, (more veggies), and Parsley.
All of the variations had to be tweaked a little….an extra splash of milk here….less salt there….Use your imagination and post your creations…..One thing I love about this site is our ability to tweak any recipe. So, tweak away.....
If you don’t love it…..I at least hope you don’t hate it!
Have a beautiful day!
Serves: LOTS! 8-12
Preparation time: 5-1
