Spicy Potato Soup-Quick and Easy (not to mention GF and Vegan)

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: about 20 minutes ©2013 Anita Strawn de Ojeda You’ll need 6 medium-large red potatoes (about 2 lbs.) 2 cans of green chilies (whether you use mild, medium or spicy is up to you–we like it with spicy green chilies) 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2… Read more“Spicy Potato Soup-Quick and Easy (not to mention GF and Vegan)”

Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup (vegan and GF)

Serves 6 Who says preparing tasty vegan and gluten-free meals has to take a lot of time? This soup takes ten minutes or less to prepare, yet it rivals restaurant soups. ½ cup raw cashews 1 cup water 2 Tbs. Brewer’s yeast ½ tsp. onion powder ¼ tsp. cayenne Blend… Read more“Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup (vegan and GF)”

Vegetarian Taco Burgers

Vegetarian Taco Burgers Yields 12-15 burgers 2 cups taco-flavored TVP (texturized vegetable protein)* 1 Tbs. dried oregano 1 tsp. cayenne 1 tsp. salt 2 cups boiling water 6 eggs ½ c. whole-wheat flour OR ½ cup oat flour (whiz a cup of oats in the blender) ½ onion chopped Oil for… Read more“Vegetarian Taco Burgers”

Chipotle Cauliflower Soup (Vegan)

Cauliflower Chipotle Soup Serves 4-6 Prep time-15 minutes The beauty of this recipe lies in the fact that you can quickly cut the vegetables into large chunks and the soup takes scarcely any time to prepare. 1 head of cauliflower, washed and cut into chunks ¼ an onion, cut into… Read more“Chipotle Cauliflower Soup (Vegan)”

Creamy Potato Leek Soup (Vegan)

Creamy Potato Leek Soup (vegan) Serves six This creamy potato soup is perfect for a cool winter evening. Boil 2 cups of water in a 4 quart sauce pan and add 1 lb potatoes (I used gold minis) chopped into small chunks Return water to a boil and turn the… Read more“Creamy Potato Leek Soup (Vegan)”

Butternut Coconut Soup

I’ve discovered that our family of four can’t eat a whole butternut squash as a side dish in one setting, so this is a creative way to serve the leftovers up the next night. This is how I prepare the butternut squash the first night: I cut it in half, scoop… Read more“Butternut Coconut Soup”

Cream of Broccoli Soup (Vegan)

    My non-vegan, meat-eating students love this soup (even though it’s vegan and gluten-free). Serves 4 Blend the following ingredients on high speed in a blender (a Blendtec or Vitamix work the best): 1 1/2 cups water 15 ounces Great White Northern Beans (drained and rinsed if you’re using… Read more“Cream of Broccoli Soup (Vegan)”

Creamy Corn Chowder (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

    Creamy corn chowder that’s vegan and gluten free?  Just what the doctor ordered! (tweet this) Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 Tbs. chopped onion 1/2 jalapeño, chopped While the garlic, onions and jalapeños sauté, blend the… Read more“Creamy Corn Chowder (Vegan, Gluten-Free)”

Enchilada Casserole (GF, Vegan, Quick and Spicy!)

Have you ever wondered what to do when friends or family come to visit and they have dietary restrictions?  (tweet this) Try this spicy enchilada casserole–it’s gluten-free and can be made without cheese for the vegans or with cheese for the vegetarians! 2 lbs extra firm tofu (drained and pressed and grated—see… Read more“Enchilada Casserole (GF, Vegan, Quick and Spicy!)”