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Escarole Potato Soup

Clean and chop escarole into 1/4 inch strips. Set aside. Mince garlic; chop onion, dice carrot and celery. In large soup pot lightly heat oil, add garlic, onion, celery and carrot. Add small amount of water to steam tender for approximately 5 minutes. Add escarole

Potato Cauliflower Soup

Peel and cut into bite sized pieces 4 potatoes. Clean and divide cauliflower into small sections. Peel and dice 1 med onion. Dice carrot finely. Boil potato in just enough water to cover. Boil or microwave cauliflower, onion, & carrot just until caulifl

Matzo Ball Soup

In a large pot (5 quart) put 9 cups of water plus the broth packet that comes with the mix. Bring to a boil. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl place the matzo (from the packet) and the vital wheat gluten and mix. Measure the 1/2 cup water and add the 2 Tbs

Hot and Sour Soup

Soak mushrooms and fungi in cold water for at least an hour before preparation. (Hint: they tend to rise to the surface, use a plate that is slightly smaller than the bowl to keep them under water) Heat vegetable stock with about one teaspoonful of g

Fresh Rolls- Thai Restaurant Style

Chop all of the vegetables, and toss ina mixing bowl. Boil water in a pan atleast the width of the spring rollskins. Submerge each skin in the boilingwater for a count of 5, then roll eachone as you go. (They want to sticktogether like glue.)Gently take the skin out of the water.Run the skin uner

Libby

Fill a large pot about half way with water and black eyed peas. Bring to a boil. Once the water starts to boil, time for 5 minutes. After the five minutes add the lentils and boil covered for 20 minutes. Drain beans and pour into a colander. Rinse

Beetroot Salad

Put the 4 beetroots in a pot, fill with water so that they are completely covered. Let cook until they are soft. Takes about 1/2 or hour. When they cooled down a bit, hold them under running water and rub the peel off with your hands. (Comes off ve

Barley Water

To prepare this Barley Water Recipe, first add the water to the first three ingredients, boil two hours, let it stand until cool, then strain. The barley must be soaked several hours, and strained.

Self-rising Bread

To prepare this Self-rising Bread Recipe, first scald the meal and salt with one-half cup of milk, and let it stand in a warm place over night. In the morning, set the bowl in water, as warm as the hand can bear. During the whole process keep the bread at this temperature; when this is light, ad

Algerian Couscous

1. Saute onion in vegetable stock over med. low heat until translucent. 2. Add all spices and cook for a few more minutes, stirring as needed. 3. Add tomato paste, stir and simmer 2 minutes. 4. Cut the vegetables in large chunks and add all (not the beans) and a

Masoor Pulao or Lentil Pulao

For the fried potato:In a fry pan, pour 2 tablespoon oil and whenhot, add the potato cubes. Salt it. Ona medium flame, let the potatoes cookand fry, turning occasionally so thatall sides are browned. This will takearound 15-20 min. Test for tendernesswith a fork. Keep aside.For the lentils

Fresh Rolls - Thai Restaurant Style

Chop all of the vegetables, and toss in a mixing bowl. Boil water in a pan at least the width of the spring roll skins. Submerge each skin in the boiling water for a count of 5, then roll each one as you go. (They want to stick together like glue.)

Easiest Potato Soup

Cut potatoes and carrot into 1-inch cubes, more than cover with water in a saucepan (some veg. broth is also good), and bring to a boil. Saute onion in oil until brown. When potatoes are soft, dump out most of the cooking water except for the last couple o

Pizza Dough

Mix flour, sugar, and salt together. Dissolve yeast in water and add to flour mixture. Stir until dough has absorbed all water then add olive oil. Mix until dough is not sticky, adding water or flour as necessary (should not need much of either usin

Indian Bread

To prepare this Indian Bread Recipe, first mix and steam same as Boston Brown Bread. Mix and sift dry ingredients, add molasses and milk, stir until well mixed, turn into a well-buttered mould, and steam three and one-half hours. The cover should be buttered before being placed on mou

Noodles with Snow Pea Greens

Lightly steam pea greens -- crisp, but cooked. Chop chilies, shallots and scallons. Slice shiitake thinly. Heat large non-stick skillet. Roast chilies for a minute, then add about 1/4 cup vegan rice wine. Add shallots and cook till

Milk and Water Bread

To prepare this Milk and Water Bread Recipe, first prepare and bake as Water Bread. When entire wheat flour is used add three tablespoons molasses. Bread may be mixed, raised, and baked in five hours, by using one yeast cake. Bread made in this way has proved most satisfactory. It is usually mix

Light Summertime Pasta Salad

Cook the pasta until tender. At the same time, cook the carrots and sweetcorn in a second pot of salted water for 2- 3 minutes. Add in the snow peas and carrots, cook for another 2 minutes (carrot test: should be tender but still slightly crisp

Steamed Graham

To prepare this Steamed Graham Bread Recipe, first mix and sift dry ingredients, add molasses and milk, stir until well mixed, turn into a well-buttered mould, and steam three and one-half hours. The cover should be buttered before being placed on mould, and then tied down with string; otherwise

Vegan Cheese Substitute

Melt margarine in sauce pan. Stir in flour. Add one cup boiling water. Stir in nutritional yeast. Add more water, garlic powder and tamari. Stir over heat until thoroughly mixed (no lumps!). Add water as nee

B-B-Q SEITAN

Heat oil in a medium heat and fry seitan pieces for a few minutes on each side lightly browned. Place seitan in a 9 inch baking dish. Pour B-B-Q sauce on top of the seitan then spread with spoon to cover surfaces. Gently add enough water so that Seitan pieces are almost floating. Cover and

Katirikka Rasavangi

1. Cube eggplant. In about a cup of water dissolve the tamcon paste. Set on stove, add eggplant to tamarind water, a little turmeric, salt and let cook until eggplant is done but has not lost its shape. 2. In a pan with very little oil roast red chillies, coriander seeds,

Dal Bhaat

Put unsoaked lentils in medium, heavy saucepan, wash with 2 or three changes of water, then drain. Add 2 1/2 cups water, G&G paste, tumeric, green chili. Bring to a boil gradually over medium heat, lower heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir

Green Beans in Black Bean Sauce

Wash green beans and trim into bite sized pieces. Steam or microwave with a little water until just tender-crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Mix together the black bean paste, soy sauce, water and corn starch until

Asparagus and Mushrooms with Black Bean Sauce

Cut asparagus on the diagonal into 1-2 inch pieces. Blanch for 5 minutes in boiling water. Drain and set aside. Wash and slice mushrooms. Set aside. Mince the garlic. Rinse the black beans well. Mix garlic and beans together. Set aside. Mix together the rice vinegar,

Vegetarian Mole Poblano Sauce

Rinse chiles; pat dry with paper towels. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add chiles. Fry 5 minutes, turning constantly. Drain on paper towels. Process chiles and about 3/4 cup water in a blender until pureed, adding more water if needed

Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Begin by placing bell peppers into a pot of water, just enough to cover them. Boil peppers just until the skin color begins to change to a paler green and they become very slightly tender (about 2-3 minutes). Immediately remove from heat and place peppers in cold water

Julies Broccoliwith Garlic Sauce

Please note that measurements are approximate. First boil 3 cups of water for the rice. Add rice, cover and reduce to a simmer until done. Meanwhile wash the broccoli and chop into bite size pieces, including the stalk. Mince the garlic and set aside. Boil 2 cups of water

Mixed Greens

1) Rinse greens well. Best in non-tap water. 2) Bring a large pot of non-tap water to boil. 3) Cover pot, cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until tender. 4) Can use the water-pot liquor at seasoning in a dressing. 5) C

Baghara Baingan Eggplant in Peanut Gravy

This is a South Indian (Hyderabadi) recipe that you rarely, if ever, see in Indian restaurants.Tamarind is a kind of sour dried fruit that you can get at an Indian grocery store in the form of a slab, or in the form of paste. Turmeric is also available in Indian stores.Soak tamarind in wate

Best-Ever Roasted Eggplant Puree

This is a traditional Turkish recipe. The procedure is the most important part of making a successful roasted eggplant puree. Follow this exactly. Roast the eggplants until totally dead and charred and black. To do this you can put them directly on the heatin

Cabbage Borsht

Place chicken in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook approximately 30 minutes. Remove from water, cool, and shred into bite-size pieces. Discard skin and bones. In a large stock pot, heat 1 gallon of water with tomato soup and salt. Bring to a low boil. Plac

Frog Fave Noodles Dish

Dice the garlic. Chop the tomatoes into quarters. Boil a pot of water and throw in the carrots and beans for a few minutes. This brings out the flavour of the vegetables. In a frying pan, add the oil and garlic.Fry till fragant and then add in

Pasta for Don and His Loves

In a medium bowl, stir together the soy flour, whole wheat flour, spelt flour, and salt. Add water, and mix by hand or in a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Use more water as needed to form a stiff but pliable dough. Mix or knead by hand for about 10 minutes. Cover, and let the dough

Easy Corn Casserole

Serves 4-8. If the corn is canned, dump in casserole dish with water, add enough saltines to soak up the water, the put on as much pepper as you like! With frozen corn, cook in just enough water to cover. When warm (not hot) p

Excellent Tamales

Serves 3 dozen. In a saucepan, pour in the 2c.water, add the mild chili powder, and stir. Now sprinkle the garlic powder, garlic salt, and black pepper on top of the water, add the margarine, and cook to a boil, stirring once in awhile.

Green Enchiladas

Separate broccoli, peel and dice carrots. Place in pot with 1/4 cup of water and season with veggie seasoning. Cook on high for 5 min. approxitmately. Steam veggie until all water is evaporated. Let sit to cool. In another pot, bring some water to a boil a

Yummy Bean and Couscous Burritos

Heat the beans over medium - medium low heat. Add water as necessary to keep beans from burning and to make them your own consistancy. Stir in the spices. Boil 1 cup of water when beans are almost hot. Once boiling, put 2/3

Home On The Range Tuna Salad

Place eggs in a saucepan, and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, and cool. Peel, and chop. In a large bowl, flake tuna. Add cottage cheese, eggs, celery, green onions

Easy Tofu-Veggie Burritos

Quick Guacamole (optional)Ingredients (use vegan versions):1 small avacado1/4 cup prepared salsaCook rice according to package directions. Heat black beans over low heat.Cut tofu into 1/2" cubes. Chop zucchini, carrot, and mushrooms into bite size pieces. Blanch