Vegetarian Recipes and Eclectic Conversation
(vegan, gluten-free) JUMP TO RECIPE I am a fan of Javant Benton's YouTube site "Healthy Vegan Cooking," partly because I aspire to maybe one day developing his physique before I leave this mortal coil, but mostly because I admire his wizardry with vegan cooking. His recipe for vegan ground meat, made with cauliflower, mushrooms, nuts,... Continue Reading →
(vegan, gluten-free) These burgers are much lower in protein than Beyond Burgers, but they have about ¾ the calories, ⅔ the fat, and 1½ the fiber. In other words, these are more a delicious vehicle for sneaking veggies into your family diet, and less about making sure they hit a specific protein target.
(vegan, gluten-free) JUMP TO RECIPE As a follow-up to my previous recipe for Sage Tofu Sausage Links, I present my recipe for vegan, gluten-free, oat-free salami. Unlike my previous recipe, I use flattened rice or poha instead of the cooked brown rice, which works much better as an oat substitute, both for its dehydrating potential... Continue Reading →
(vegan, gluten-free) JUMP TO RECIPE "Help!" you say. "I need to bring vegetarian chili to the chili cookout, and I need a recipe that is simple, delicious, and just different enough to spark culinary conversation," you say. "Have no fear," I respond. "I've got you covered." The Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) are the... Continue Reading →
(Vegan, Gluten-Free) JUMP TO RECIPE As a follow-up to my previous recipe for Sage Tofu Sausage Links, I present my recipe for vegan, gluten-free, oat-free Italian sausage based on the original Sauce Stache video. Since Mark Thompson didn't give actual measurements for the ingredient, I made my own semi-scientific best guesses, adjustments, and additions. It... Continue Reading →
(Vegan, Gluten-Free) JUMP TO RECIPE Leave it to vegan food wizard Mark Thompson and his Sauce Stache YouTube channel to come up with this clever protein base for vegan gluten-free sausages. The crumbled baked tofu, combined with the methylcellulose and bean flour, create exactly the type of gluten-free vegan sausage that I have been trying... Continue Reading →
(vegan, gluten-free) JUMP TO RECIPE This high-fiber, high-protein dish is meant to be eaten as a main course, topped with extra cheese, guacamole, and/or your favorite salsa, be it a homemade chunky mango salsa (seen in the picture) or store-bought mild picante. The recipe is versatile, and the vegetables and cheese can be adjusted to... Continue Reading →
The Chicago Diner has a wonderful Radical Reuben sandwich with an incredible vegan seitan corned beef. The sandwich is perfect in every way except, of course, that it is not gluten free. I stole some of their recipe ideas to create my own vegan gluten-free mock corned beef made of tofu. The trick here is... Continue Reading →
Wolfsong Diner 