Butternut Squash Pressure Cooker/Instapot-No poking holes

INGREDIENTS: 1 butternut squash, make sure it fits in the instapot 1 cup of water METHOD: Add the trivet rack to the (6-8 quart) pressure cooker & pour the cup of water into the pot. Next, place the butternut squash on it. Make sure you have the pressure release valve set to the “Sealing” option.Continue reading “Butternut Squash Pressure Cooker/Instapot-No poking holes”

Ⓥ Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Chia Oats

INGREDIENTS (makes 6 servings): 4 & 1/2 cups of rolled oats 3 bananas, sliced 6 tbsp chia seeds 9 tbsp vegan chocolate chips 9 tbsp agave or maple syrup 3 tsp vanilla extract 6 cups of plant milk of choice (I used soy milk) 3 scoops of any flavor vegan protein powder of choice (IContinue reading “Ⓥ Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Chia Oats”

Ⓥ Vegan Creamy Butternut Squash Soup

INGREDIENTS: 1 butternut squash, about 3 lbs, peeled, seeds scooped, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped (could use red or orange too) 3 carrots, peeled, chopped 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved 2-3 bulbs of garlic, tops cut off 2-3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2Continue reading “Ⓥ Vegan Creamy Butternut Squash Soup”

Vegan (Chocolate Chip) Challah Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS: For the Challah: 5 & 1/2 cups of King Arthur’s bread flour, plus a sprinkle of extra flour for kneading & rolling the dough (you can use other brands of bread flour, but this is by far the best one that I have found) 1 & 1/2 cups of hot water 1/4 cup sugarContinue reading “Vegan (Chocolate Chip) Challah Ⓥ”

Vegan Eggplant Parmesan w/ Homemade Cashew Mozzarella Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE EGGPLANT: 1 large eggplant, sliced thin into about half inch pieces 1 tsp salt 2/3 cup plant milk (I used soy) 1/4 cup all purpose or GF flour 1 cup of vegan panko or breadcrumbs 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp oregano 2 cups of tomato sauce FORContinue reading “Vegan Eggplant Parmesan w/ Homemade Cashew Mozzarella Ⓥ”

Vegan Matzoh Ball Soup Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE SOUP: • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 leek, cleaned & chopped • 3 large carrots, peeled & chopped • 4 celery stalks, chopped • 1 large onion, chopped • 7-9 cloves of garlic, minced • 8 cups of vegetable broth • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill • 2 tbsp nutritional yeastContinue reading “Vegan Matzoh Ball Soup Ⓥ”

Vegan Tempeh “Meat” Sauce Ⓥ

INGREDIENTS: 8 oz tempeh 1 tbsp olive oil 1/2 white onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup marinara sauce 1 tsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp fresh oregano  1 tsp fresh thyme  1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp white miso paste salt & black pepper to taste 16 oz package of spaghetti of choice Optional garnishes: fresh basil & veganContinue reading “Vegan Tempeh “Meat” Sauce Ⓥ”