Recipe: Vegan Pizza

[INGREDIENTS]

[VEGAN PIZZA CRUST]
*Yeast (1 pkg fast-rise)
*Water (1/2 cup luke-warm)
*Salt (1 tsp)
*Olive Oil (2 tbsp)
*All-Purpose Flour (1 ½ cups)
*Thyme (1 tbsp)

[Optional Toppings]
*Pizza Sauce
*Vegan cheese
*Olives
*Chopped Garlic
*Cilantro
Anything!

[STEP 1]
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

[STEP 2]
Stir together yeast with warm water, and let sit for a few minutes.

[STEP 3]
Stir in salt and olive oil.

[STEP 4]
Stir in thyme and flour, kneed and press into baking pan.



[STEP 5]
Bake crust for 5 minutes.

[STEP 6]
Remove from oven and lightly coat with olive oil.

[STEP 7]
Add sauce (if you want) and desired toppings , with cheese last so toppings don’t burn!



[STEP 8]
Place back into oven for 10-15 minutes, or until you feel its done, and enjoy!

Recipe: Vegan Breakfast Muffins 'McVegans'

[INGREDIENTS] ((makes 4 servings))

*Extra-firm Tofu (1 package)
*Apple Cider Vinegar (1/4 cup)
*Olive Oil (1/4 cup)
*Rice Vinegar (1 tsp)
*Soy Sauce (1 tsp)
*Garlic Powder (dash)
*Onion Powder (dash)
*Salt (1/2 tsp)
*Pepper (dash)
*Vegan Sausage (4 rounds)
*Vegan Cheese (4 slices)
*English Muffins (4 muffins)

{Optional Toppings}
*Vegan Butter
*Hot Sauce
*Tiny Umbrella


[STEP 1]
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

[STEP 2]
Press and drain your tofu block, and cut into a cyclinder using a cup the size of your muffins as a template. Then horizontally cut the cylinder into four rounds for your ‘eggs’.


[STEP 3]
Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and pour into a baking sheet.


[STEP 4]
Place the tofu into the baking sheet with the mixture, and coat both sides (plus the tofu scraps for snacking). Bake at 400 degrees for ten minutes on each side. Once ‘eggs’ are done, place cheese on top to melt.

[STEP 5]
Prepare the sausage according to package instructions.

[STEP 6]
Toast the english muffins, assemble, and enjoy!

Recipe: Vegan Lentils with Rosemary

[INGREDIENTS]

* Lentils (1 bag 12oz)
* Red Onion (1/2 onion)
* Fresh Rosemary (1/5 cup)
* Red Wine Vinegar (1 tbsp)
* Olive Oil (3 tbsp)
* Salt and Pepper (to taste)


[STEP 1]
Rinse lentils. In a pot, cover lentils with at least 2 inches of water. Boil for 30 minutes or until tender.


[STEP 2]
Drain lentils.


[STEP 3]
Toss with the chopped red onion, chopped rosemary, red wine vinegar, olive oil and salt & pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Recipe: Vegan Eggnog

[INGREDIENTS]

* Extra-firm Silken Tofu (1 package 16oz)
* Vanilla Soymilk (1&1/2 cups)
* Sugar (1/2 cup)
* Turmeric (1/8 tsp)
* Rum or Brandy (1 cup)
* Vanilla (1 tbsp)
* Ice (1 cup)
* Nutmeg (garnish)


[STEP 1]
Blend all ingredients, top with nutmeg, and really enjoy!

Recipe: Vegan Mac and Cheese

[INGREDIENTS]

* Macaroni Shells (1 package 16oz)
* Vegan Butter (1/2 cup)
* Whole Wheat Flour (3/4 cup)
* Turmeric (1 tbsp)
* Chili Powder (1 tbsp)
* Garlic Powder (1 tbsp)
* Salt (1/2 tbsp)
* Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tbsp)
* Soy Sauce (2 tbsp)
* Boiling Water (2 cups)
* Nutritional Yeast (1&1/2 cups)

{Optional Toppings}
* Bread Crumbs (1/4 cup)
* Paprika (2 tbsp)
* Extra Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tbsp)
* Hot Sauce (lots)


[STEP 1]
Boil pasta and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil 2 cups of water in preparation for STEP 3.



[STEP 2]
Melt butter in separate sauce pan over medium heat.

[STEP 3]
Add flour, turmeric, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, and boiling water to the melted butter. Stir till smooth and bubbly.

[STEP 4]
Add the nutritional yeast, and stir thoroughly.



[STEP 5]
Combine pasta with sauce in a baking pan, add optional toppings.



[STEP 6]
Bake for 12 minutes, and enjoy!

Recipe: White Bean and Olive Salad

[INGREDIENTS]

* Fresh Lemon Juice (3 tbl)
* Olive Oil (2 tbl)
* Dijon Mustard (1 tbl)
* Course Salt (to taste)
* Ground pepper (to taste)
* Cannellini Beans (2x 15oz cans)
* Red Onion (1/2 onion)
* Pitted Kalamata Olives (1/4 cup)


[STEP 1]
Whisk together lemon juice, oil, and mustard. Add salt and pepper to taste.



[STEP 2]
Halve olives. Thinly slice red onions. Rinse and drain beans. Combine all three in a bowl.



[STEP 3]
Pour dressing over mixed dry ingredients, toss, and enjoy!