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Quesadillas

March 10, 2025

 

Quesadillas

From The China Study Family Cookbook
Quesadillas are simply corn or wheat tortillas filled with cheese and sometimes vegetables. If you keep Cheese Sauce (See recipe below) on hand and salsa in the fridge, you can serve this easy meal to your family in minutes—or let them make it for themselves.
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Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 large green bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms sliced
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 recipe Cheese Sauce recipe below
  • 6 large whole-grain tortillas
  • Favorite salsa

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms in a large saucepan over
  • medium heat until the onion turns translucent and starts to brown, about 8
  • minutes. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time to keep the vegetables from
  • sticking.
  • Season the vegetables with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the
  • cheese sauce and cook until heated through. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat for a minute. Place a tortilla on your
  • work surface and spoon on one-third of the vegetable mixture, then place
  • another tortilla on top of it. Transfer the quesadilla to the skillet and heat
  • until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Carefully turn the quesadilla over and
  • brown the other side. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and vegetables.
  • To serve,  cut each quesadilla into 6 wedges and serve with the salsa andsour cream.
Keyword vegan quesadillas, vegan, wfpb, whole food, plant based, chef del
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Sweet and Sour Tofu Dumplings

Sweet and Sour Tofu Dumplings

I have been making these dumplings for years. They are one of my favorite tofu recipes, and I never get tired of them. I use powdered peanut butter in my recipe, so I can reduce the fat content as much as possible. The results are just as good as when I make them with full-fat peanut butter. The sweet and sour sauce in this recipe is sugar-free and full of pineapple flavor. Serves 6
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds extra firm tofu pressed and mashed
  • 2 tablespoons powdered peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed soaked in 3 tablespoons water for 10 minutes
  • 8 ounces button mushrooms chopped small
  • 1 cup finely chopped green cabbage
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced small
  • 8 scallions thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup crushed pineapple
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium tamari
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup pitted dates soaked in warm water for 10 minutes then drained
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder dissolved in ¼ cup of cold water

Instructions
 

  • Make the tofu: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop, shape the tofu into dumplings, and place them on a non-stick baking sheet or one lined with silicon.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until the dumplings are lightly browned and firm.
  • Make the sauce: Combine the pineapple, vinegar, tamari, garlic, and dates in a blender. Process until smooth.
  • Add the pineapple mixture to a sauce pan and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the arrowroot powder mixture and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
  • To serve: Place the tofu dumplings on a serving plate and pour the sauce over them.
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Summer’s Best Barbecue Sauce

March 9, 2025

Summer’s Best Barbecue Sauce

I made a version of this sauce using peaches instead of pineapple for a private cooking class because my student could not eat tomatoes. I used apple butter in place of the tomato sauce with tasty results. Then one day I wanted to try some other fruits. Pineapple is my favorite because it is sweet enough to flavor the sauce without additional sugar.
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Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pineapple chunks pureed
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp tamari or to taste
  • 1 Tbsp unsulphured molasses
  • 1 Tbsp prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
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Falafel Tacos

Falafel Tacos

One day I made falafel for a few friends and realized right before the first guest arrived  that I had forgotten to buy pita bread. One of my guests said that she often serves falafel in corn tortillas, either with Green sauce or with salsa, and voila, dinner was saved!
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Ingredients
  

  • 12 - 16 six- inch tortillas
  • 1 recipe falafel recipe link
  • 1 cup Green Sauce recipe link
  • 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1 medium red onion diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add enough corn tortillas to cover the bottom of the pan and heat for 3-4 minutes to soften the tortillas. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  • To serve, cut each falafel in half and place two or three halves in the center of each corn tortilla.
  • Top each tortilla with some of the Green Sauce, romaine lettuce, tomato, and red onion

Notes

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Potato, Pesto, and Caramelized Onion Polenta Pizza

March 1, 2025

Potato, Pesto, and Caramelized Onion Polenta Pizza

This pizza is great cooked on the grill outdoors when it is too hot to turn on the oven. It is filling without the heavy brick-in–the-stomach feeling that most pizzas leave you with. For a quick alternative to homemade polenta, buy premade polenta available in most grocery stores. It comes in a log shape and can be sliced and topped to make individual pizzettes.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 Pizzas

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 cup cornmeal or polenta *
  • 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced
  • 2 medium yellow onions peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto recipe follows
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the water and cornmeal to a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the mixture starts to boil, cook, stirring frequently, until it thickens. Season with salt and divide the polenta between two non-stick pizza pans.
  • Place the two polenta crusts in the refrigerator and chill until set.
  • While the crusts chill, steam the potatoes in a double boiler or steamer basket over medium heat until tender. Set aside and let cool.
  • Place the onions in a medium saucepan and sauté over medium heat for 15 minutes, or until well browned. Add water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed to keep the onions from sticking to the pan. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Divide the pesto in half and spread over each of the two pans of polenta.
  • Arrange the potatoes over the pesto, top with the caramelized onions, and sprinkle with the nutritional yeast if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

*You can use masa harina to make polenta. It acts in much the same way as instant polenta. You will need to use 2 cups of masa instead of 1 cup called for above., and you only need to cook it for a minute until it thickens.
Keyword Pizza, pesto, vegan
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Chocolate Pudding

May 2, 2024

 

Chocolate Pudding

Quick, easy and delicious are the words to describe this pudding. Keep the ingredients on hand and it can be ready in 10 minutes or less.
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Course Dessert
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12- ounce package extra firm silken tofu
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and purée until smooth and creamy.
  • Refrigerate until well chilled.
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Chipotle Cream Sauce

 

Chipotle Cream Sauce

I love this sauce on everything from tacos to enchiladas. But the first time I had anything like it was at my favorite Caribbean fusion restaurant many years ago where it was served with corn cakes.
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Ingredients
  

  • Serves 4
  • 1 12-ounce package extra firm silken tofu or pureed steamed cauliflower
  • ¼ cup Chipotle Pepper Purée more or less to taste (see recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seed
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth and creamy.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 7 days.
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Corn Cakes 

 

Corn Cakes

I used to frequent a Caribbean fusion restaurant in my home town that made the best food in the city. One of their appetizers was a corn cake served with an amazing chipotle cream sauce. This is my whole food, plant-based interpretation of that dish.
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Ingredients
  

  • Serves 4
  • Ingredients
  • 2 cup rolled oats
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cup unsweetened plain plant milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper finely diced
  • Mixed greens for serving
  • Chipotle Cream Sauce recipe link

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
  • Line a large baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
  • Add the oats, baking powder, paprika, sea salt, plant milk, and applesauce to a blender and process until you have a smooth batter.
  • Add the mixture to a bowl with the corn kernels, cornmeal, diced red bell [pepper, and jalapeno pepper to a bowl and mix well.
  • Spoon ⅓ – ½ cup portions of the batter onto the baking sheet and bake for 15- minutes. Test the corn cakes for doneness by gently pressing your finger into the center of one of the cakes. If it is firm to the touch, they are done.
  • To serve: place a handful of mixed greens on a plate and top with two of the corn cakes. Drizzle the Chipotle Cream Sauce over everything.
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Mexican Brownie Parfait

 

Mexican Brownie Parfait

I love Chef Aj’s Black Bean Brownies. I used to sell them in my deli case, and they were always a hit. I once made a version similar to this for a catering job where I cut the brownies into small pieces and placed them in a parfait glass, topped them with Chocolate Pudding and fresh berries. This recipe is a spicy version of that dish.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cup black beans
  • 1 cup maple syrup or date syrup Ilovedatelady.com
  • ½ cup unsweetened plant milk
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup unsweetened cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp ground flax seed
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans or pistachios
  • Chocolate Pudding see recipe
  • 1½ cups fresh berries for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the black beans, maple syrup, and plant milk in a blender; puree until smooth.
  • Add the oats, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, flax seed, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and vanilla to the blender and process until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into a non-stick pan. Top with chocolate chip and chopped nuts
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Let cool before cutting into 12 brownies.
  • To serve, crumble the brownies into each of six to eight parfait cups.
  • Spoon some of the chocolate pudding over the brownies, and top with fresh berries.
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