Girl Goes Vegan

NEW BLOG

2009-11-04T09:22:00.000-08:00

Everyone...please update your links, I've got a new blog: http://girlgoesvegan.wordpress.com/

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

2009-11-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

Like many of us out there I end up not eating all my banana's before they turn brown and, well, old. So I made some banana bread to use them up...then I decided to add chocolate chips to them too...because that's just yummy.2 very ripe banana's, mashed well1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce3 tbsp canola oil1/2 cup sugar2 tbsp brown rice syrup2 cups flour3/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 1/4 tsp

Tofu Scramble & Roasted Potatoes

2009-10-30T14:35:00.000-07:00

I had some veggies that needed to be used up before they went bad...so I made tofu scramble! Them I made some roasted potatoes to go with it.Scramble Recipe:16oz Extra Firm Tofu - drained and mashed1 tbsp EVOO1/2 cup diced onion2 garlic cloves1 cup shredded/sliced carrots1 cup sliced mushrooms1 tbsp soy sauce1 tsp mustard1/4 cup nutritional yeast1 tsp thyme1 tsp basilsalt and pepper to tasteSaute

Veg Times - Thanksgiving Pot Pie

2009-10-29T10:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, I know it's October and obviously not Thanksgiving...but, when I got my issue of Veg Times I saw this recipe and just had to make it. It sounded so good. So over the weekend I made it. And I promptly forget to take the glorious picture of it in full casserole glory. But, I did take a fairly decent picture of some leftovers...totally awesome. I love it. Great flavor, nice texture...just

Pumpkin Muffins

2009-10-28T09:14:00.000-07:00

As I said before I love all things pumpkin. With the left over pumpkin I had from my pumpkin cinnamon rolls I whipped up some pumpkin muffins (from VWAV) and these babies taste great, are super moist, and make a pretty awesome sweet treat for breakfast (or after lunch....or dinner...yeah, they're good all the time!)

Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies

2009-10-27T13:50:00.000-07:00

That's right...Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodle Cookies. Ever since my birthday cake I've been craving more Mexican Hot Chocolate goodness. So I pondered what the best type of cookie to turn into a Mexican Hot Chocolate cookie...and I though, snickerdoodles. I was right, the cinnamon in the snickerdoodle plays well with the cayenne pepper. Here's the recipe:cookies (makes 24):1/2 cup canola

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

2009-10-26T13:39:00.000-07:00

I'm a huge fan of all things pumpkin....pie, oatmeal, scones, donuts, cupcakes, biscuits, bread, pumpkin seed crusted tofu...yeah, if it's got pumpkin, I want it. So I made myself a DOUBLE batch of pumpkin cinnamon rolls. I did this so I could store a bunch in the freezer and bust them out anytime I craved some. Personally, a good idea I think. So I woke up and got cooking. Made the dough (recipe

Cinnamon Rolls

2009-10-25T19:33:00.000-07:00

I finally got off my lazy bum and made cinnamon rolls...these are from Vegan Brunch. I got up early, made the dough, let it rise...beat it up and let it rest a bit. Rolled out the dough...Sprinkled it with goodnessPopped them in the oven (and also wrapped some up and froze them...so I can have some cinnamon rolls almost anytime I want. Smart idea, I think)....and here you go. This is pre-icing.

Chili - Day 3!

2009-10-24T12:40:00.000-07:00

Remove what you assembled on Day 2. Bust out a huge pan (or crock pot, I swear I had a crock pot but apparently I don't, so I made mine on the stove). If using a crock pot dump the contents in in the morning and simmer on low for several hours, until you get home. If you're cooking on the stove, simmer for 1 hour until bubbly. Adjust seasoning as you see fit.I serve up my chili many different

Chili - Day 2

2009-10-21T09:45:00.000-07:00

Refer to Day 1 for the recipe.Saute red onions in EVOO until soft and translucent, add pressed garlic, saute 1 minute. Add carrots and various peppers, saute 5 minutes (maybe add some water if it's getting too dry in the pan).Drain the beans you soaked overnight.Add all 4 cans of tomatoes, sauce and all. Add spices you'd like to use and simmer 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in beans.