Month: July 2022

Categories
Asian Indian Recipes Tea

Easy Classic Chai Tea

Here’s how you can spice up your beverage for a cuppa Easy Classic Chai Tea!

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves
  • ¼ tsp. cardamom seeds
  • ¼ tsp grated ginger
  • 2 bags of tea
  • ½ cup plant-based milk
  • 2 tsps. sugar (optional)
  • 2 cups of water

Directions

  1. Microwave a cup of water with a clove, 1/8 tsp. cardamom and 1/8 tsp. grated ginger, and a tea bag for a minute. Strain or fish out spices with a spoon.
  2. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and 1 tsp. sugar (optional). Enjoy your warm cup of chai tea!
Categories
Asian Cabbage Carrots Celery Recipes Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Baked Eggrolls

Vegan Baked Eggrolls are a delicious, healthy and quick to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cabbage, finely diced
  • ½ cup carrots, finely diced
  • ½ cup celery, finely diced
  • ½ tsp Chinese 5 spice (substitute : cumin and anise seeds)
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 8 vegan egg roll wrappers
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil

Directions

  1. Warm a little oil and add spice till aromatic ( few seconds) followed by cabbage, celery and carrots. Sauté till the vegetables are soft. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and set aside.
  2. Place an egg roll wrapper with the pointed edge towards you and spoon some vegetable mixture in the center. Fold the bottom edge over, then sides and roll to make the egg roll. Repeat till all the vegetable mixture has been used.
  3. Place on a baking sheet, brush with oil and bake at 350F for 20 minutes. Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Categories
Mediterranean Recipes Salad

Couscous Salad

This Couscous Salad is a delicious summery delight that is ready in minutes!

Ingredients

  • 1 mango, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 Roma tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1 can chick peas, washed and drained
  • 5-6 large pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1 block feta cheese, cubed (optional)
  • ½ cup couscous
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp oregano

Directions

  1. Boil ¾ cup of water and turn off the heat. Add ½ cup couscous and let it stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
  2. Add the diced mango, cucumber, tomato, chick peas, black olives and feta (optional) to a bow. Mix in the couscous.
  3. Beat the olive oil and vinegar with a fork to make an emulsion. Add black pepper and oregano to make the dressing.
  4. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve at room temperature.
Categories
Dessert Peach Recipes

Easy Peach Cobbler

This Easy Peach Cobble tastes good warm or cold, with or without ice-cream!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bisquick pancake mix
  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 3 large ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
  • 2 Tbsps. canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

  1. Make a batter with the pancake mix and milk and pour into a 6 cup baking dish.
  2. Melt the butter. Add oil, sliced peaches, sugar, and cinnamon, stirring gently till the sugar melts and the peaches soften.
  3. Spread the peach slices evenly over the batter and spoon the liquid over the peaches.
  4. Bake at 375 F for 40–50 minutes. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Categories
Pasta Recipes Salad

Classic Macaroni Salad

Take your barbecue to the next level with this Classic Macaroni Salad !

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. macaroni, dry
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 5 baby carrots, diced
  • 1 Tbsp relish
  • 2 Tbsps. Mayonnaise (vegan mayo will work as well)
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Directions

  1. Boil water in a pot and add the macaroni (without salt) and cook for about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Dice the celery and carrots.
  3. Add the celery, carrots, relish, mayonnaise, vinegar, and pepper to the macaroni and mix well. Serve chilled.