one haiku, one pic/one recipe, no meat, no/fish, no photoshop
late february
ice storms at least happen when
it’s not dark outside
11 servings, 110 calories
1 can pumpkin, 1/4 c c namaste egg replacer, 10 packets stevia, 1 T powder, 1 T vanilla, 1 t kosher salt, 1 T cinnamon, 1/2 c lily’s stevia-sweetened chocolate chips, 1 c white whole wheat flour
mix, use silpat, sprinkle with more cinnamon & stevia, 375 F, 15 minutes
snow melts around the
warm house and the chickens go
back to finding bulbs
source, 4 servings
18 oz tube polenta, 28 oz can tomatoes, 1 can rinsed & drained great northern beans, olive oil, 1 t oregano, pinch kosher salt, 1 chopped onion, italian parsley
brown onion & spices in oil; add tomatoes & juice, simmer 10 minutes, mashing some tomatoes; add beans & 1 c water, cook until thickened, mashing some beans; add polenta slices to top, drizzle with more oil; broil; top with parsley and more flaky salt
can of straw mushrooms
corn kernels from the freezer
dried beans, jarred peppers
source, 3 servings, 450 calories
3 c cooked christmas limas, 2 c frozen corn, 1 T olive oil, 3 sliced shallots, 3 sliced garlic cloves, 2 T sliced sweet & hot pickled jalepenos, juice of 2 lemons, 1 can straw mushrooms, drained
heat oil, garlic, shallots, chilis, cook until browning; add mushrooms, cook until browning; add corn, cook until browning; add lemon, cook 2 minutes; serve with beans
one cake, one filling
two icings, one mixing bowl
not washed in between
source, 12 servings
cake: 1 c flour, scant 1/2 c cocoa, 1 t powder, 1/2 t soda, pinch salt, 1 c elmhurst milked walnuts, 1/4 c canola, 1/2 c maple syrup, 1/4 c sugar, 1 t cider vin, 1 t vanilla; filling: 1 stick vegan butter, 1/4 c shortening, 2.5-3 c powdered sugar, 2 t vanilla; icing: 1/3 c elmhurst milked walnuts, 4 oz melted bittersweet chocolate, 2 T maple syrup; royal icing: 2 c powdered sugar, 1-2 T elmhurst milked walnuts
cake: mix, bake in silpat muffin tins, 350 F, 25 minutes; filling: beat; icing: mix; royal icing: mix; pipe filling into cooled cupcakes, chill 15 minutes; dip in icing, chill until set; pipe royal icing on top
roasted broccoli
and brussels sprouts caramelize
with crispy tofu
source, 5 servings
2 lbs extra firm tofu, pressed, dredged in cornstarch+olive oil+s&p; 4 c cooked israeli couscous; 4 lbs broccoli & brussels sprouts+olive oil+s&p; 1/4 c slivered almonds; sauce: 1/2 c nutritional yeast+1/4 c water+1/4 olive oil+zest&juice of 2 lemons+1 T dijon+1/2 t garlic powder
roast veggies & tofu on parchment, 450 F, 40 minutes or until crispy, broil; mix couscous & half of sauce, top with grains & tofu, remaining sauce, nuts
carolina wren
a new cousin the nuthatch
brought home to dinner
previous version, 16 servings, 315 calories
1 can pumpkin, 3.5 c white whole wheat flour, 2 T powder, 1 t soda, 1 t cinnamon, 1 t nutmeg, 2/3 c sugar, 1/2 c canola, 1 c elmhurst milked walnuts, 1 c water, 1 c mini chocolate chips, 1 t salt, 1 t vanilla, 1/4 c namaste egg replacer
mix, bake in 2 parchment-lined loaf pans, 350 F, 55 minutes
firm pressing down on
top of the waffle iron
at start of cooking
8 servings, 320 calories
2 lbs pizza dough, 8 oz vegan mozzarella, 3 oz dry-packed sundried tomatoes, 1/3 c cut up basil, tiny can tomato paste
fold & press-closed dough circles around rest, brush with oil, cook on greased nonstick iron
christmas lima beans
big, swirly & buttery
cook in plain water
source, 1 serving, 550 calories
1 flour tortilla, 1 c cooked christmas lima beans, 1 c drained canned artichoke hearts, 1 c cut up italian parsley, 2 T vegan ricotta, juice of 1 lemon, pinch black pepper
heat tortilla & beans, top with rest
a whole wheat cookie
with sourdough flavor and
some dark chocolate chips
18 servings, 135 calories
1/2 c wheat chef, 2 c white whole wheat flour, 1/3 c cornmeal, 1/4 c namaste egg replacer, 1 t salt, 1 t soda, 1 T vanilla, 1 T cinnamon, 10 packets stevia, 1 bag lily’s stevia-sweetened chocolate chips, 1 1/4 c mooala unsweetened vanilla almond milk
mix, use silpat, 350 F, 12 minutes
a coyote runs
across the frozen canal
distracting the dog
8 servings, 375 calories
1 can rinsed & drained black beans, 3 oz dry-packed sundried tomatoes, tiny can tomato paste, 1 c cornmeal, 2 c white whole wheat flour, 1/4 c namaste egg replacer, 2 t powder, 1 T smoked paprika, 2 pinches pepper, 1/4 c sliced pickled jalepenos, 1.5 c water, 2 c shredded vegan cheddar
mix all but cheese, flatten dough on greased iron, sprinkle with cheese, cook
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