Bookmarked Recipe: “Cook It For Your Love” Sausage Saute (Fake Meat & True Love)

Hi everyone! Today I made the “Cook It For Your Love” sausage saute from Fake Meat & True Love (Vegan MoFo 2017). This was a fun one because it included a few new-to-me things – polenta and patty pan squash, as well as the Krakow Nights seasoning from Penzeys Spices, which I used on broccoli instead of broccolini. I wasn’t as much a fan of the polenta as I’d hoped to be, but overall it was still a great meal! 

Last night, Cringer and Daisy had an epic battle for the box (even though there are plenty of boxes, they always want the one the other is in). Daisy, to be fair, had been in this one first. After Cringer stole it from her, I found Daisy looming over, plotting to steal it back… 

She jumped down, and it soon turned to fisticuffs…

And Daisy stood up and dared Cringer to try anything further… 

And Cringer left…

A victorious Daisy… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Macaroni With Butternut Squash & Avocado (AfroVeganChick)

Hi everyone! Today I made the macaroni with butternut squash & avocado from AfroVeganChick (Vegan MoFo 2017), and it was so, so good; I loved the combination of butternut squash and avocado!

(Topping changes: I used Phoney Baloney’s coconut bacon and left out the basil leaves.)

Here’s a big yawn from Leela! 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Spicy Peanut Butter Ramen (Adventures in Veganism)

Hi everyone! Today I made the spicy peanut butter ramen from Adventures in Veganism (Vegan MoFo 2017); I always love recipes that include peanut butter, and this one was really fun and delicious! I’ll definitely make it again soon!

(I decreased the sriracha and red pepper flakes to 2 tsp each, which still kept it nice and spicy, and next time I’ll use less soy sauce; it was a bit too salty for me.)

Here’s Cringer… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Chow Mein (Your Mom’s A Vegan)

Hi everyone! Today I made the chow mein from Your Mom’s A Vegan (Vegan MoFo 2013); it turned out great, especially the sauce, which was really delicious!

(When I make this again, though, I’ll leave out the bamboo shoots; I always pick them out of my vegetable fried rice when my family orders Chinese food, but I considered that they might cook differently in this recipe, so I decided to give them another chance. Well, I still ended up picking out all but the smallest pieces, haha!)

Here’s Daisy in the cat tower again… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin & Barley Soup (Walks, Talks, & Eats)

Hi everyone! Today I made the spiced pumpkin & barley soup from Walks, Talks, & Eats (Vegan MoFo 2017); it came together really easily and was such a nice comforting meal! 

Leela says hello… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Pumpkin Rainbow Mac (rainbow soup)

Hi everyone! Today I made the pumpkin rainbow mac from rainbow soup (Vegan MoFo 2012); it turned out great and was such a fun recipe! And even though it’s not clear from the picture, I did use tri-color pasta, haha! 

Daisy got squished into the corner of the couch by Cringer… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Creamy Red Pepper Sauce (Tracy’s Living Cookbook)

Hi everyone! Tonight I made the creamy red pepper sauce from Tracy’s Living Cookbook (Vegan MoFo 2017); it was great with spaghetti and some vegan Aldi meatballs!

Here’s Leela being her cute little self…

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Roasted Apples (Tea and Sympatico)

Hi everyone, and happy first day of fall! Today I made a simple recipe that’s perfect for the season – the roasted apples shared by Tea and Sympatico in Vegan MoFo 2016. After they finished baking, Zach and I went kayaking up the canal and then down the Schuylkill River; it was such a fun adventure! When we got home, I enjoyed a cup of roasted apples as dinner cooked; it was a perfect treat, like apple pie without the crust! 

Here’s Cringer being cute; she likes looking out the window – being between the window and the curtain – and then letting the curtain rest over her head when she turns back… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: PB&J Overnight Oats (Go Vegga)

Hi everyone! Last night I prepared the PB&J overnight oats from Go Vegga (Vegan MoFo 2015), so I got to enjoy a fun new breakfast this morning! I still prefer warm oatmeal, but I certainly see the appeal of overnight oats, especially when you include peanut butter! 

Here’s a sleepy Daisy in the cat tower… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Loaded Potatoes (Hasta La Vegan)

Hi everyone! Today I made the loaded potatoes from Hasta La Vegan (Vegan MoFo 2017); it took me a while to get everything together, but it was so, so worth it!

Deliciousness upon deliciousness upon deliciousness…

Leela’s hanging out in her corner again… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Corn Chowder (Vegan Knyquol)

Hi everyone! Today I made the corn chowder from Vegan Knyquol (Vegan MoFo 2016); it turned out great and was very filling! 

Cringer saw a bird fly by… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Sauerkraut and Mushroom Pierogi [Vegan Kitty Patrol (VKP)]

Hi everyone! Today I made a recipe I’d bookmarked back in Vegan MoFo 2013, the sauerkraut and mushroom pierogi from Vegan Kitty Patrol (VKP). It definitely took some patience and focus and determination – the sticky dough was my biggest hurdle, even with extra flour on hand – but it all worked out for some delicious pierogi! (After boiling them, I didn’t want to press my luck, so I skipped the pan-frying step; I was nervous they might fall apart, haha!) I had some with leftover caramelized leek & onion miso soup, which was a delicious combination!

Daisy tries to take a selfie…

And then decides to let me go back to being her photographer… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Super Cheesy Easy Mac & Cheese (Floral Frosting)

Hi everyone! Today I made the super cheesy easy mac & cheese from Floral Frosting (Vegan MoFo 2014). It really was super cheesy and easy, and it was also delicious! 

Here’s Leela curled up in her favorite corner for a cat nap… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Golden Gravy (VeggieSue’s Veggie Adventures)

Hi everyone! Today I made the golden gravy from VeggieSue’s Veggie Adventures (Vegan MoFo 2014); it was super simple to prepare, and tasty, too! I had it over mashed potatoes with a bit of broccoli and another toasted Ruben. 

Cringer gave my plate an inquisitive sniff before I sat down to eat. 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Toasted Ruben (Stairway to Vegan)

Hi everyone! After preparing the corned beefless yesterday and then blending together the ingredients for the Russian dressing, I made the toasted Ruben from Stairway to Vegan (Vegan MoFo 2015) for my lunch today, and all the effort was worth it for this delicious sandwich! 

It’s a Daisy-in-the-box! 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Creamy Chickeny Spaghetti Bowl (Rosie’s vegan kitchen)

Hi everyone! Today I made another recipe from Vegan MoFo 2015 – the creamy chickeny spaghetti bowl from Rosie’s vegan kitchen; it was super simple and quite delicious! 

Here’s Leela… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Caramelized Leek & Onion Miso Soup (Ichiban Vegan)

Hi everyone! Today I tried a delicious soup that I’d bookmarked back in Vegan MoFo 2015 – the caramelized leek & onion miso soup from Ichiban Vegan. It turned out really well, and was great with a grilled cheese sandwich! 

Here’s Cringer, guarding my recipe sheet… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Jewelled Rocky Road Bars (veghotpot)

Hi everyone! Today I made the jewelled rocky road bars from veghotpot (Vegan MoFo 2014); they were delicious and such a nice treat! 

Here’s Daisy, posing cutely… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Smoky Mac 'N Cheeze (Little Vegan Eats)

Hi everyone! My sister Alena visited today, so for lunch we had the smoky mac 'n cheeze from Little Vegan Eats (Vegan MoFo 2015). It was easy to make, just blend all the ingredients together and combine with the cooked pasta. I might use a little less lemon juice next time, but other than that, it was great! 

Topped with a little smoked paprika.

We also made another batch of caramel apple rolls… 

And had leftover chili for dinner, with grilled cheese and pickles... 

Here’s Leela curled up on the bed (she was making cute nose twitches in her sleep)… 

Peace. :)

Bookmarked Recipe: Vegan Chili (Fellowship of the Vegetable)

Hi everyone! The vegan chili from Fellowship of the Vegetable (Vegan MoFo 2012) was perfect for the dreary weather today – lots of veggies and just the right amount of spice! 

Here are the snuggly sisters; Daisy is unamused that Cringer has decided to settle in next to her on the couch… 

Peace. :)