Veganomicon Recipes
OK, I bought my copy of Veganomicon (cookbook from the same authors as Vegan with a Vengeance and Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World) last week at Barnes & Noble. Over the weekend, I made my first recipes from the book. I made the Chickpea Cutlets with the Mustard Gravy. I also made the Tomato-Rice Soup with Roasted Garlic and Navy Beans. For sweets, I made the Chocolate-Chocolate Chip-Walnut Cookies. Everything was really good. I've been having a difficult time staying away from the cookies, they're so good (very thin, crispy, chewy!). Has anyone else here purchased this cookbook yet and made any recipes? I'd love to hear what people are making and enjoying from this cookbook. I really enjoy Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero's other cookbooks, and I'm looking forward to exploring more in this new book.
I made the Almost All American Seitan Potpie for dinner this evening. It was amazing!!!
Seriously, set aside two hours and make it now.
I was going to substitute applesauce for some of the fat in the crust, and veggie broth for some of the peanut oil in the filling, but I am so glad I didn't. It was hearty and satisfying and the fat content wasn't too bad when divided out into six servings. (Still not something I'd eat every day!)
The seitan gets really chewy in the oven and I found this to be the recipe's only downfall. The texture was too meaty for me - I think next time I'll make it with three cups of freshly cooked chickpeas instead. DH on the other hand, loved the seitan's texture so I guess it's a personal preference.
This was the first pastry crust I've ever made that turned out flaky instead of dense and weird.
:o This dish is no joke! :D So so so good! I absolutely LOVE pot pie, but my boyfriend hates it. However, we both loved this dish. My pastry crust was perfect--and I was glad I didn't make a bottom crust, even though I'm not used to that. It was the perfect balance of filling & crust. I used grapeseed oil (not peanut) and cut it by about 2 Tbsp., and also added a bit of soymilk to the filling for more creaminess.
I think next time I will use less seitan because even though it was good, I found that there was so much of it that it overpowered the vegetables just a bit. But the taste was delicious! Definitely time-consuming with all the chopping, sauteeing, and baking, but really easy. My omni mom & dad loved it, too. I will definitely make this again!
I am going to try out the Gazborscht, Asian Pear Tempeh Salad and the Roasted Yellow Pepper and Corn Bisque. Those are next on my list and I will report back!
I made the Asian Pear & Tempeh Salad w/ Wasabi Dressing and it's pretty good so far. I'm not sure about the dressing, though. it seems a little bitter! It still has to cool and all the flavors need to meld together, so I"m hoping it comes together in that time.
I made the Backyard BBQ Sauce using homemade adobo sauce for the pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, and 2 tsp. of maple syrup for the sweetener. I also added some coriander because I think BBQ tastes weird without it and used less liquid smoke. Oh, and I used Liquid Aminos instead of salt. Well, I guess I kinda made Backyard BBQ Sauce. :-\ Anyway, it was awesome!
you are the queen of coriander!
I am making the Black Bean Vegetable Soup tonight. Will report back
How close are you to making all Vcon recipes? ???
They are like http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:9KK6auX8JkQJ::tgorourke.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/energizer20bunny20medium20web20view.jpg
How close are you to making all Vcon recipes? ???
They are like http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:9KK6auX8JkQJ::tgorourke.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/energizer20bunny20medium20web20view.jpg
I still need to make 93 recipes out of the book.
I made the Black Bean Vegetable Soup and it is very good. I wish there were more veggies in it, so next time I'll add some extra carrot, celery and bell pepper. I didn't seed my jalapeno because I love heat in my food and it's perfect. Recipe makes a ton and I'm excited to see how much better it gets after sitting around all day
Wow, this thread has gotten long! As far as I can tell, though, nobody's mentioned my personal favorites from the 'Nomicon: Whole Wheat Soda Bread with Millet and Currants and Cauliflower Pot Pie with Olive Biscuit Topping. I'm pretty sure I got neither of these titles correct, but the kitchen is soo verrry farrr awaayyy right now. (read: I'm super lazy.) I adore both of these recipes. The only problem with the pot pie is that it's supposed to serve 6 but my girlfriend and I have been known to polish it off in one sitting! :P I also love the Mexican Millet.
i made mac daddy and the sauteed collards last night. YUM! i loved the marinade for the collards and the mac and cheese was awesome as a leftover. yum. ive made other mac and trees recipes that call for a lot of marg. or oil, and i loved how this one used veggie broth. it gave it such a good flavor. yum!
I made the plum strawberry crisp last night. The flavor combination was yummy-great spices, but the topping was kinda bland. Next time I'll use brown instead of white sugar, and earth balance instead of canola oil, and less flour, more oats. Thats probably just my chubby girl tastes...
I made the plum strawberry crisp last night. The flavor combination was yummy-great spices, but the topping was kinda bland. Next time I'll use brown instead of white sugar, and earth balance instead of canola oil, and less flour, more oats. Thats probably just my chubby girl tastes...
ha! Chubbiness or not, your variation sounds great
I can't remember the exact title but I made the marinade from the Smokey Tempeh or something like that. Only I used tofu because I don't like Tempeh. I marinated about 15-20 minutes while I was making my side dish. Then I grilled the tofu on my George Forman. I kept pouring more marinade on the tofu every couple of minutes. When the marinade dripped off into the little catch dish I just poured it back on. The tofu came out really juicy and full of flavor.
I made the samosa baked potatoes. They were good, but to much trouble for the end result, I thought. Tonight I think I'l try the lentil soup. Tofu on a George Foreman Grill? Well, I never....
Tofu on a George Foreman Grill? Well, I never....
It was my first time trying that and it worked out great. So easy. ;)b
Tofu on a George Foreman Grill? Well, I never....
My roommate has one of these and she totally cooks tofu on it! She's not even veg*n!!!!
I just got my book! I know I'm making the chickpea cutlets for dinner. What else should I make with them? I don't want to have to turn on my oven, lets stick with stovetop.
I just got my book! I know I'm making the chickpea cutlets for dinner. What else should I make with them? I don't want to have to turn on my oven, lets stick with stovetop.
easy stirfried leafy greens, red wine ruox and mashed potatoes :)
I just got my book! I know I'm making the chickpea cutlets for dinner. What else should I make with them? I don't want to have to turn on my oven, lets stick with stovetop.
easy stirfried leafy greens, red wine ruox and mashed potatoes :)
A red wine sauce instead of brown gravy or mustard sauce? that sounds intriguing...... and I would have to drink the rest of the wine with the meal ;)b
I just got my book! I know I'm making the chickpea cutlets for dinner. What else should I make with them? I don't want to have to turn on my oven, lets stick with stovetop.
easy stirfried leafy greens, red wine ruox and mashed potatoes :)
A red wine sauce instead of brown gravy or mustard sauce? that sounds intriguing...... and I would have to drink the rest of the wine with the meal ;)b
There is a great recipe for a red win roux in v-con! It's very gravy-esque and works wonders on mashed potatoes and the chickpea cutlets. I prefer it to the mustard sauce.
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