Day 320 Hot Cheesy Dip

Hot Cheesy Dip

1/4 Cup Onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Earth Balance
1 Teaspoon Arrowroot
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
1/2 Cup Almond Cream (Day 312)
2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
2 Cups Shredded Dayia Cheese
3 Ounces Vegan Cream Cheese, softened
2 Teaspoons Parsley, chopped

1.  In a casserole dish, combine onion and Earth Balance. Microwave on high for 2 minutes until onion is tender.  Blend in arrowroot, pepper, cream, worcestershire and soy sauces.  Microwave for 2 minutes until slightly thickened and bubbly.

2.  Add cheese, cream cheese and parsley.  Microwave 3 minutes and mixture is heated through, stirring every minute.

Goes well with crackers.

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Day 319 Chickenless Turnovers

Chickenless Turnovers

4 Ounces Vegan Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 Cup Earth Balance, softened
1 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 Cup Buffalo Wings, chopped (Day 316)
1 Tablespoon Onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Tablespoons Garlic Mayonnaise (Day 315)
1 Teaspoon Ale and Brown Sugar Mustard (Day 172)
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon White Pepper

1.  Beat cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy.  Blend in flour to make a soft dough. Form into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Filling

2.  Combine chicken, onion, pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper.  Blend thoroughly.

3.  Roll dough out on a well floured surface.  Cut into rounds with a cookie cutter. Place filling on a round.  Use water to wet the circumference of the round.  Top with another round and press to seal.  Brush top with water.  Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Repeat with the remaining rounds.

Ready to bake

4.  Bake at 375 F in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden. The number you make will depend on the size of the cookie cutter.

Goes well with blackberries

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Day 318 Cauliflower Scramble

Cauliflower Scramble

1 Cup Cauliflower, chopped
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Vegan Sausage, crumbled
2 Tablespoons Parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
1 Tablespoon Pesto
1/3 Cup Black Beans, cooked

1.  Heat oil in a small skillet.  Add the cauliflower and turmeric.  Saute until the cauliflower is soft and yellow.

2.  Add the sausage, parsley, and pesto.  Cook until heated through. Add the beans and heat.

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Day 317 Ranch Style Dip

Ranch Style Dip

1/2 Cup Vegan Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Red Onion, finely chopped
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 Cup Garlic Mayonnaise (Day 315)
1/4 Cup Vegan Spreadable Cheese
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1/4 Teaspoon Chinese 10 Spice Seasoning
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well and refrigerate.

Goes well with Buffalo Wings (Day 316)

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Day 316 Buffalo Wings

Buffalo Wings

14 Ounce Package Tofu, do not use Silken or Extra Firm
1 Cup Water
3 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
2 Tablespoons Onion Powder
4 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 Teaspoons Poultry Seasoning
2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
2 1/2 Cups Vital Wheat Gluten
1/2 Cup Earth Balance, melted
1 Teaspoon Hot Sauce, more if you like it really spicy

1.  Put the tofu, water, yeast, seasonings, and salt in a food processor and process until creamy and smooth.  Add the wheat gluten and continue to process until a ball forms in the center.  Put the mixture on a clean surface and roll it into four logs. slice each long into 12 slices.

2.  Preheat the oven to 375 F and ling 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

3.  Mix the Earth Balance and hot sauce.

4.  Dip the wings in the sauce and place on the baking sheets. Cook for 45 minutes until puffed and brown.

Serve with a ranch style dressing.

Pairs well with 2003 Vieux Telegraph Chateauneuf de Pape

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Day 315 Classic Garlic Mayonnaise

Classic Garlic Mayonnaise

1 Cup Soy Milk
1 Tablespoon Ale and Brown Sugar Mustard (Day 172)
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Salt
4 Cloves Garlic
1 Cup Olive Oil

Place all ingredients except oil in a blender and process briefly.  With the blender running, add the oil in a very thin, steady stream until it turns very thick.  The stream needs to be really slow and thin or the mayo will not thicken.  The thickening will not happen gradually, but all at once.  It should take several minutes to add the oil.  Transfer to  a jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Goes well in dips and sauces.

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Day 314 Chocolate Pudding Pie

Chocolate Pudding Pie

1 Pre-baked Pie Crust (Day 313)

Date Paste
2 Cups Pitted Dates
1/2 Cup Water

Place in a blender and blend until creamy.

Date Paste

Filling
4 Avocados
1/4 Cup Cocoa
3 Ounces Unsweetened Chocolate, melted
1 Cup Date Paste
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Mix all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.  Spread filling into cooled pie shell.

Cashew Cream
1 Cup Cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour
1/2 Cup Almond Milk (Day 312)
2 Tablespoons Date Paste

Mix in a blender to desired texture.  Spread over the chocolate filling.

Goes well with Maple Syrup

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