These are such a tasty treat !!!! They are great as a snack. I LOVE the strawberry flavor. This is such an EASY and FAST way to make strawberry fruit leather rollups. If you do not have strawberry flavored applesauce, you can always puree some strawberries and mix them with regular applesauce.
Ingredients:
1 - 24 oz jar of strawberry flavored applesauce Directions: Lightly oil the solid leather drying sheets of the dehydrator. Spread 1/4 inch layer of the applesauce evenly over the dehydrator sheet. Place the sheet in the dehydrator. I used 1 sheet for each jar of applesauce. If your dehydrator has a temperature control, set it to 135 degrees. The average drying time is 8 to 20 hours. The drying time is affected by the thickness of the applesauce, the humidity, how much is being dried. So you will need to check every once in a while and see how they are drying. When finished, the fruit leather will be a paper thin layer that can easily be peeled off the sheets. Dry longer if there are any sticky areas. I have a Nesco-American Harvest Gardenmaster Dehydrator which I ABSOLUTELY LOVE. By his power we live and move and exist. Some of your own poets have said: 'For we are his children.' Act 17:28 (NCV)
All the Coconut Bacon recipes seem to be basically the same. I adjusted the amounts according to my liking !!! I reduced the liquid smoke by quite a bit because I didn't want a strong liquid smoke flavor. WOW !!! I had a coconut bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion Veggie Burger - was it DELICIOUS !!!! I bet this would also taste GREAT on an "egg" salad sandwich !!!!
Ingredients:
2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (I used Let's Do...Organic from Edward & Sons ) 1 tsp liquid smoke 1 Tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1/4 tsp SMOKED PAPRIKA Directions: Put all ingredients in a plastic bag and shake well so the coconut flakes are evenly coated. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil and arrange coconut flakes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for about 15 - 20 minutes or until nicely browned. Turn the coconut flakes over every 5 minutes so they cook evenly. The coconut flakes will get crispy as they cool. These burn quickly, so make sure to check and turn every 5 minutes. God wanted them to look for him and perhaps search all around for him and find him, though he is not far from any of us: Acts 17:27 (NCV)
I LOVE sweet potatoes....and I think they are SOOOOO much better oven roasted !!!! These turn out nice and sweet and tender...just the way I like them !!!
Ingredients:
2 cups sweet potato, sliced into about 1/4 inch slices 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg Directions: Rinse the potatoes to get them wet so the spices stick to them. Put the sweet potatoes and spices in a bag and shake well until the potatoes are coated with the spice mixture. Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil and arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for about 20 - 25 minutes or until tender (turning once).
God began by making one person, and from him came all the different people who live everywhere in the world. God decided exactly when and where they must live. Act 17:26 (NCV)
This bread is for my husband...he likes nice, soft, squishy white bread...like the "wonderbread" kind !!!! He LOVES this bread. The crust is really soft in addition to the bread being soft. It makes GREAT toast and is GREAT for sandwiches (like peanut butter and jelly !!!!!!) This was adapted from a Taste of Home recipe.
Ingredients:
1 and 1/4 cups warm water 3 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp sugar 1/4 cup potato flakes 2 Tbsp vital Wheat Gluten 3 cups bread flour 1 and 1/2 tsp yeast
Directions:
Place all ingredients in the bread pan according to your bread machine's instructions. I place the liquid ingredients in first, then the dry ingredients. Then I make an indentation in the flour and put the yeast in it. Select Basic cycle for making the bread. You may need to adjust the liquid or flour by 1 to 4 Tbsp depending on your bread machine. Each bread machine is a little different in the amount of water and flour required. My bread machine is theSunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker.
This God is the One who gives life, breath, and everything else to people. He does not need any help from them; he has everything he needs. Acts 17:25 (NCV)
I am SOOOOOOOO excited to have a guest post from my friend Sandy of Vegans Eat Yummy Food Too!!!PLEASE check out her website to see more DELICIOUS recipes. For those who have kids, she has a GREAT Kids Lunchbox section. (BUT....You don't have to be a little kid to enjoy these lunchbox recipes !!!)
Sandy went all out and put together a GREAT Mexican Dinner for us. She thought of EVERYTHING for a night of Mexican food !!!!! I can't wait to try these recipes myself !!! I was SOOOO excited to post Sandy's INCREDIBLE recipes that I haven't had a change to make them yet. SOOOOO...this is Sandy's GREAT Mexican Dinner Party !!!!! ENJOY !!!!
Mexican Dinner Party
We’re big Mexican meal fans in our home. We also find that it’s a very popular meal for other people too.
And so when it comes to having guests over, we find this is a great way to cater. There are many options, and it seems that there is always something to please everyone. And…… its something that most people don’t mind if we turn into a vegan meal.
First up we chop potatoes into little wedges and coat them in Mexican spice mix of choice (if you don’t want to buy a premixed one just use equal quantities of paprika, oregano and cumin, add chilli as desired). I always find it really easy to use a leftover produce bag for coating vegetables. It’s convenient and keeps hands and kitchen counters clean!!!
Bake the potatoes in a hot oven until tender (time will depend on how small you have chopped the potatoes). As a general rule I find 40 minutes is a good place to start.
Mexican Salad
In a large bowl simply combine:
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 can corn, drained
1 capsicum, chopped (also called bell pepper – whatever colour you choose)
1 avocado, chopped
3 spring onions, sliced thinly
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup salsa of choice
Juice of one lime
Rice Salad
I use microwave rice to make this quick & easy, however you can cook your own rice if you’d rather.
I use 2 bags of quick microwave rice.
Once heated, I stir through a chopped green capsicum, half cup of corn kernels and 1/2 cup salsa. Mix well then heat again, covered, in the microwave for 1 minute.
Tortilla Cups
These take a little bit of time to prepare but they are well worth it.
Firstly you need to chop into little pieces one sweet potato, one zucchini, and one capsicum. Use a produce bag to coat the vegetables with mexican spice mix.
Roast vegetables in the oven til soft – approx 20 minutes.
I use mini size corn tortillas to make these.
I place each tortilla in a lightly oil-sprayed muffin pan. Slightly overlapping the sides to make them sit in. Then I bake the tortillas for 7-8 minutes.
They will firm up slightly but not be crunchy. This gives them enough stability to be able to stuff them.
Line the bottom of each baked tortilla with a generous spoonful of refried beans.
I then fill the tortilla cups with the roasted vegetables til they are full. Dollop a spoonful of salsa on the top and return to the oven for a further 10 minutes until all ingredients are warmed through and the tortillas are slightly browned.
Simple Rice Nachos
Can’t have a Mexican dinner party without nachos!
However, I prefer to use rice crackers as a lower fat version for our nachos.
Spread rice crackers over a lined baking dish.
Pour on a jar of pinto bean sauce – or make your own by blending a drained can of pinto beans with a jar of salsa.
Followed by generous amounts of “cheesey-salsa sauce” (recipe below).
Place in a warm oven for 20 minutes until warmed through and sauce has thickened.
Serve with dollops of mashed avocado on top.
Lentil “Mince”
In a frying pan combine one chopped brown onion, one chopped green capsicum and 2 cans drained lentils.
With the lid on, dry-fry, adding little amounts of water to stop sticking, until warmed through completely. Add 1/2 cup salsa.
We also warm both hard and soft Taco’s to serve. The lentil mix works great in the tacos, as does the Mexican salad.
And we have a condiments bar which includes:
Salsa
Cheesey-salsa sauce (recipe below)
Mashed avocado
Tofu Sour cream (recipe below)
Cheesey-Salsa Sauce Recipe:
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons cornflour
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup plant milk of choice
Blend til smooth.
Tofu Sour Cream Recipe:
1 package of firm tofu (around 350g)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon agave nectar
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
Blend til smooth.
Best if left in the fridge overnight to firm up.
It may seem like a lot of effort, but it’s really quite easy. A lot of the ingredients are similar and so it makes the process much easier. There are several bits that can be made in advance and then just a quick ‘heating’ towards serving time!
So next time you’re thinking of hosting a dinner party and worried that your guests won’t like a vegan meal – try this option! THANKS SANDY !!!!!
The God who made the whole world and everything in it is the Lord of the land and the sky. He does not live in temples built by human hands. Acts 17:24 (CEV)
Place all ingredients (EXCEPT chocolate chips) in the bread pan according to your bread machine's instructions. I place the liquid ingredients in first, then the dry ingredients. Then I make an indentation in the flour and put the yeast in it. Select Basic cycle for making the bread. Add in the chocolate chips at the beep. You may need to adjust the liquid or flour by 1 to 4 Tbsp depending on your bread machine. Each bread machine is a little different in the amount of water and flour required. My bread machine is theSunbeam 5891 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker.
This desire leads to sin, and then the sin grows and brings death. James 1:15 (NCV)
Directions: Put all the ingredients into a jar with tight fitting lid and shake until well combined. I use an "old" 16-oz glass peanut butter jar. Then refrigerate overnight or for a few nights. I had mine sit in the fridge for 4 nights and it was delicious the morning I ate it for breakfast. Estimated Nutritional Value per serving based on 1 serving: Calories 594, Total Fat 31.9g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 337mg, Carbs 68.3g, Fiber 14.7g, Sugars 25.2g, Protein 17.7g
But people are tempted when their own evil desire leads them away and traps them. James 1:14 (CEV)
