INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp Oil of choice ( I use coconut or water) 1 onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 zucchini, diced 1 sweet potato, diced 1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced 1 tsp rosemary, chopped 4 cups vegetable broth 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes salt and pepper to taste (optional) DIRECTIONS: In a large… Continue reading Hearty Fall Vegetable Soup
Roasted Vegetable Soup
Ahhh...... Soup. Warm, filling and simply delicious in all its many forms. You can scoop it into a bowl and sit snuggled on the couch with t.v remote in hand watching some sort of drama or you can dress it up for a date night with the hubby or boyfriend. Soup is so versatile that you… Continue reading Roasted Vegetable Soup
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Warm Ginger Tea With Lemon
Ginger..... I love the spiciness of ginger. You can add it to drinks, savory and sweet foods. You can cook and bake with it. It has such a versatile purpose. Not only does it taste good and goes well with a lot of dishes, It also has medicinal purposes. Ginger helps aid in digestive issues such… Continue reading Warm Ginger Tea With Lemon
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Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup
This is an elegant spin on the original tomato soup. It has a classy taste and is full of robust smokey flavor. It is super simple to make and requires little work. I make this a lot during the cold season and its great for when you're under the weather. INGREDIENTS: 1 red bell pepper 10 tomatoes,… Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper And Tomato Soup
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Spicy Three Bean Soup
This is a good soup to have during the cold winter months. It is flavorful and it warms you up. It is full of fresh vegetables, spices, herbs, and beans which make for a very filling soup. It is perfect for just coming in from the cold or snow. INGREDIENTS: 1 onion, diced 2 celery,… Continue reading Spicy Three Bean Soup
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Broiled Tofu With Beshamel Sauce
I make this dish sometimes on date night. It is such an elegant dish but not really too healthy for you. I consider this a treat and it is absolutely worth it the wait to have it. It is lightly broiled tofu with a wonderful bechamel sauce over the top. Yes, this is completely vegan with… Continue reading Broiled Tofu With Beshamel Sauce
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Grilled Tofu With Carmelized Orange And Onion Jam
If you like a spin on new things then this is the recipe for you. This takes tofu to a whole new level. This recipe isn't classified a healthy recipe because of the marmalade added to the dish. The marmalade brings this dish alive. This is more of an elegant dish that you can dress up.… Continue reading Grilled Tofu With Carmelized Orange And Onion Jam
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Sweet and Spicy Hawaiian Tofu Burgers
I came up with this recipe when I wanted my Hawaiian burger. I had already gone plant-based so, meat was out of the question. So I adapted my original recipe to suit my needs and have never gone back. It packs a lot of flavors and is super delicious. It is an incredible spin on the Hawaiian burger indeed.… Continue reading Sweet and Spicy Hawaiian Tofu Burgers
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Maple Mustard BBQ Jackfruit
I make this a lot during the summer months. The jackfruit gives this dish the unmistakable texture and flavor of the meat but without actual meat. the jackfruit has a slightly meaty texture and a somewhat sweet flavor. It is a great substitute for meat in any vegan or vegetarian dish. It pairs really well in this… Continue reading Maple Mustard BBQ Jackfruit
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Teriyaki Tofu
I love Asian, Chinese, South Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese and Mongolian dishes. There is something about these dishes that are simply delicious. There are so many vegan and vegetarian dishes that they have created over centuries of cooking. They have simple ingredients and a lot of flavor in every dish. In this blog post, I will be… Continue reading Teriyaki Tofu
The Southern Rustic 