Vegan Culinary Experience (Sandwich Edition)

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Features
WhenIsaSandwichNot ReallyaSandwich?16
ByJillNussinow,MS,RD
Columns
WhatsCooking?4
FindoutwhatsupwiththeVegan CulinaryExperiencethismonth.
Glutenfreewrapsandtasty sandwichfillingsmakeforgood eating.
ThePB&J:Americas FavoriteSandwich20
ByRobinRobertson
VeganCuisine&theLaw: WhatYouShouldKnow AboutHowthe PharmaceuticalIndustryIs PoisoningPigs,Poultry,and People 41

ByMindyKursban,Esq.&Andy Breslin
Robinspinstheclassicpeanut butterandjellysandwichwith deliciousflare!
SandwichActivism22
ByMadelynPryor
Madelynsharessomeeasyto makeThairecipesthataresoul satisfyingandfuntomake.
ReadaboutthedrugRactopamine anditsinsidiouseffectonboththe farmanimalandhuman populationswithahealthydoseof corruptionontheside.
FromtheGarden:Tasty HomemadeVeganBreads44
ByLizLonetti
TheReuben:AnAmerican MeltingPotSandwich25
ByTamasinNoyes
Reubensareoneofthemost famousAmericansandwichesint ehworld.Exploretheintricacies andhistoryofthisoutstanding sandwichandfindoutwhatsup withitscousin,theRachel.
Discoverhowtomillyourown wheattoflourandhowtomake breadwithjustflour,water,yeast, andsalt.
TheVeganTraveler:Hudson Valley,NY46
ByChefJasonWyrick
TheCelestialSandwich28
ByAngelaElliott
Anutfreerawfoodssandwich withninjasauce?Awesome.
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ChefJasonspendsacoupleofdays inupstateNewYorkeatinghisway throughtheHudsonValley. seethefollowingpagesfor interviewsandreviews
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TheHeartHealthyGreensof Marketplace9 SpringSandwich31

ByMarkSutton
Markshareshisfabulously detailedrecipeforauniqueand tantalizingcreationofhis,amint sorrelhummussandwichwith cinnamonandcuminscented bread.
Getconnectedandfindoutabout veganfriendlybusinessesand organizations.
RecipeIndex63
Alistingofalltherecipesfoundin thisissue,compiledwithlinks.
Religion,Politics,andthe ThirdRail:Sandwiches!36
ByLaDivaDietitian
Interviews
CookbookAuthorTamasin Noyes51
Thinkyouknowwhatexactlya sandwichis?Thinkagain!
SandwichConstruction39
ByJasonWyrick
Withaheartasbigashisarms, Mikeiswinningtheworldoverand provingthatvegansare powerhousesofgood.
Buildingtheperfectsandwichisnt
justaboutflavor.Learnaboutthe fivekeyprinciplestosandwich construction.

Reviews
WhatWereEating:Food Reviews54
ByJasonWyrick
WhatWereReading:Book Reviews59
ByMadelynPryor
FindoutwhatwethinkofBeyond Meat,EppaOrganicSangria,Casa NobleOrganicTequila,Daiya Creamcheese,andEarthBalance CheesePuffs.Plus,recipestogo alongwiththetequilasand BeyondMeat!
BookreviewsofWholeGrain VeganBaking,Veganbefore6, PracticallyRawDesserts,and VeganforHer.
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The Vegan Culinary Experience

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PublisherJasonWyrick EditorsEleanorSampson, MadelynPryor NutritionAnalystEleanorSampson WebDesignJasonWyrick GraphicsJasonWyrick ReviewersMadelynPryor JasonWyrick ContributingAuthorsJasonWyrick MadelynPryor LizLonetti SharonValencik MarkSutton JillNussinow MartyDavey RobinRobertson MindyKursban AndyBreslin DyniseBalcavage AniPhyo TamasinNoyes PhotographyCredits
Whats Cooking?
I have recentlyfalleninlovewith sandwichesagain.WhydidIever breakupwiththeminthefirstplace? ItwasprobablythatyearIwentgluten free.WhileIdontloadupongluten anymore,Ialsodonteschewitand thatsleftsomespacetowelcome backafavoritefriend.Imnotsure whatitisaboutthesandwichthatissocaptivating.Maybeitsall theflavormeldedintoasingle,manageablebiteortheheartiness ofitall.Itmightbetheversatilityofthesandwich,abletoserveas amealorasnack,asaportablelunch,andevenbetterwhen youvegotleftoversofit.Ithinkitmustbeallofthose,andthats whyIenjoyedputtingthisissuetogethersomuch. Therangeofrecipesinthisissuerunthegamutfromquick,five minutesandwichesallthewaytosomecrazyculinaryendeavors. Youllseesomecompletelyoriginalsandwichesandafewfunspins onfavoriteclassics,andsomenotsowellknownsandwiches,as well.Makewhatyoufeelcomfortablemakingandtrytofindthe timetostretchyourcookingchopsabit.Therecipesinthisissue willrewardyoufordoingso(andsowillallyourfriendsandfamily waitingtoeatyourawesomesandwich)! Eathealthy,eatcompassionately,andeatwell!
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RecipeImagesJasonWyrick MadelynPryor MilanValencikof MilanPhotography JillNussinow MarkSutton LizLonetti LoriMaffei DyniseBalcavage TamasinNoyes AngelaElliott TravelPhotosJasonWyrick EarlofSandwichPublicDomain HudsonValley,WheatCreativeCommons Field,Wheatberries TamasinNoyesCourtesyofTamasinNoyes AniPhyoCourtesyofJeffSkeirik
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Contributors
JasonWyrickChefJasonWyrickistheExecutiveChefofDevilSpice,Arizona'svegan cateringcompany,andthepublisherofTheVeganCulinaryExperience.ChefWyrickhas beenregularlyfeaturedonmajortelevisionnetworksandinthepress.Hehasdone demoswithseveraldoctors,includingDr.NealBarnardofthePCRM,Dr.John McDougall,andDr.GabrielCousens.ChefWyrickwasalsoaguestinstructorintheLe CordonBleuprogram.HehascateredforPETA,FarmSanctuary,FrankLloydWright, andGoogle.HeisalsotheNYTimesbestsellingcoauthorof21DayWeightloss KickstartVisitChefJasonWyrickatwww.devilspice.comand www.veganculinaryexperience.com.
MadelynPryorMadelynisaloverofdessert,whichshecelebratesonherblog, http://badkittybakery.blogspot.com/.Shehasbeenmakingherowntastydessertsfor over16years,andeatingdessertforlongerthanshecarestoadmit.Whensheisntin thekitchencreatingnewwondersofsugarygoodness,sheischasingafterherbad kitties,orreviewingproductsforvariouswebsitesandpublications.Shecanbe contactedatthebadkittybakery@gmail.comormadelyn@veganculinaryexperience.com. RobinRobertsonAlongtimevegan,RobinRobertsonhasworkedwithfoodformore than25yearsandistheauthoroftwentycookbooks,includingQuickFixVegan,Vegan Planet,1,000VeganRecipes,VeganFire&Spice,andVeganontheCheap.Aformer restaurantchef,RobinwritestheGlobalVeganfoodcolumnforVegNewsMagazineand haswrittenforVegetarianTimes,CookingLight,andNaturalHealth,amongothers. RobinlivesinthebeautifulShenandoahValleyofVirginia.Youmaycontactherthrough herwebsite:www.robinrobertson.com.
MindyKursban,Esq.MindyKursbanisapracticingattorneywhoispassionateabout animals,food,andhealth.Shegainedherexperienceandknowledgeaboutvegan cuisineandthelawwhileworkingfortenyearsasgeneralcounselandthenexecutive directorofthePhysiciansCommitteeforResponsibleMedicine.SinceleavingPCRMin 2007,Mindyhasbeenwritingandspeakingtohelpothersmaketheswitchtoaplant baseddiet.Mindywelcomesfeedback,comments,andquestionsat mkursban@gmail.com. JillNussinow,MS,RD,TheVeggieQueenJillisaRegisteredDietitianandhasa MastersDegreeinDieteticsandNutritionfromFloridaInternationalUniversity.After graduating,shemigratedtoCaliforniaandbeganaprivatenutritionpracticeproviding individualconsultationsandworkshops,specializinginnutritionforpregnancy,new mothers,andchildren.YoucanfindoutmoreaboutTheVeggieQueenat www.theveggiequeen.com.
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LizLonettiAsaprofessionalurbandesigner,LizLonettiispassionateaboutbuilding community,bothphysicallyandsocially.ShegraduatedfromtheUofMNwithaBAin Architecturein1998.ShealsoservesastheExecutiveDirectorforthePhoenix PermacultureGuild,anonprofitorganizationwhosemissionistoinspiresustainable livingthrougheducation,communitybuildingandcreativecooperation (www.phoenixpermaculture.org).Alongtimeadvocateforbuildinggreenerandmore interconnectedcommunities,Lizvolunteershertimeandtalentforotherlocalgreen causes.Inhersparetime,Lizenjoyscookingwiththeveggiesfromhergardens,sharing greatfoodwithfriendsandneighbors,learningfromandteachingothers.Tocontact Liz,pleasevisitherblogsitewww.phoenixpermaculture.org/profile/LizDan. SharonValencikSharonValencikistheauthorofSweetUtopia:SimplyStunningVegan Desserts.Sheisraisingtwovibrantyoungvegansonsandrescuedanimals,currentlya rabbitandadog.Shecomesfromalineageofartisticchefmatriarchsandhasbeen bakingsinceagefive.Sheisworkingonhernextbook,WorldUtopia:Deliciousand HealthyInternationalVeganCuisine.Pleasevisitwww.sweetutopia.comformore information,toaskquestions,ortoprovidefeedback. AndrewBreslinAndrewBreslinistheauthorofMother'sMilk,thedefinitiveaccountof thevastglobalconspiracyorchestratedbythedairyindustry,whichsecretlycontrols humanitythroughmindcontrollingsubstancescontainedincowmilk.Inalllikelihood thisisahilariousworkofsatyricfiction,butthenagain,youneverknow.Healsoauthors theblogAndyRants,almostcertainlythebestblogthatyouhaveneverread.Heisan avidbookrevieweratGoodreads.HeworkedatPhysiciansCommitteeforResponsible MedicinewithMindyKursban,withwhomheoccasionallycollaboratesonprojects concerninglegalissuesassociatedwithhealthandfood.Andrew'sfictionandnonfiction haveappearedinawidevarietyofprintandonlinevenues,coveringanevenwider varietyoftopics.HelivesinPhiladelphiawithhisgirlfriendandcat,whoarenotthe sameperson. DyniseBalcavageDyniseBalcavagesnewestcookbookPiesandTartswithHeart: ExpertPieBuildingTechniquesfor60+SweetandSavoryVeganPieshitsthestoresthis summer.Dyniseblogsaturbanvegan.netandtweetsat@theurbanvegan.
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MarkSuttonMarkSuttonhasbeentheVisualizationsCoordinatorfortwoNASAEarth SatelliteMissions,aninteractivemultimediaconsultant,organicfarmer,andhead conferencephotographer.Hesdevelopedmediapublishedinseveralmajormagazines andshownorbroadcastinternationally,producedDVDsandwebsites,edited/managed avegancookbook(NoMoreBull!byHowardLyman),workedwith/fortwoNobelPrize winners(onGlobalClimateChange),andhelpedcreateUNPeaceMedalAwardwinning precollegecurriculum.Avegetarianfor20years,thenveganthepast10,Marksthe editoroftheMadCowboyenewsletter,anavidnaturephotographer,gardener,and environmentalist.Oilfreeforover5yearsandauthorofthe1stveganpizzacookbook, hecanbereachedat:msutton@hearthealthypizza.comand http://www.hearthealthypizza.com MilanValencikMilanValencikisthefoodstylistandphotographerofSweetUtopia: SimplyStunningVeganDesserts.Hiscompany,MilanPhotography,specializesinartistic eventphotojournalism,weddings,andothertypesofphotography.Milanisalsoafine artistandmusician.MilanisoriginallyfromCzechRepublicandnowlivesinNJ.Formore informationaboutMilan,pleasevisitwww.milanphotography.comor www.sweetutopia.com. AngelaElliottAngelaElliottistheauthorofAliveinFive,HolidayFarewithAngela,The SimpleGourmet,andmorebooksontheway!AngelaistheinventorofFiveMinute GourmetMeals,RawNutFreeCuisine,RawVeganDogCuisine,andThe Celestialwich,andtheownerandoperatorofCelestialRawGoddessTonicsand Teas.www.celestialrawgoddesstonicsandteas.com.Angelahascontributedtovarious publications,includingVegnewsMagazine,VegetarianBabyandChildMagazine,and hastaughtgourmetclasses,holisticclasses,lectured,andonoccasiontouredwithLou Corona,anationallyrecognizedproponentoflivingfood. LaDivaDietitian!MartyDaveyisnotonlyLaDiva,Dietitian!,butaRegisteredDietitian withaMastersdegreeinFoodandNutrition.Shebecameavegetarianin1980whenshe discoveredthatthereweremorechemicalsincattlethenattendantsataGratefulDead concert.Herfamilyisallvegan,exceptthedogwhodrewthelineatvegetarian.She conductsfactualandhilariouspresentationsandfooddemos.Whileherprivatepractice includesthosetransitioningtoaplantbasedlife,LaDiva'smostpopularprivate consultingtopicis"I'mtoobusyandIdon'tcook."Herwebsite iswww.ladivadietitian.com.
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AniPhyoAniistheworldsleadingauthorondetox,rawfood,andwellnessandhas writtensixawardwinningandbestsellingbooks,includingAnis15DayFatBlast,Anis RawFoodEssentials,andAnisRawFoodKitchen,awardedBestVegetarianCookbook USA2007byGourmandInternational.SheoffersMasteryRawFoodandDetox CertificationCoursestohelppeoplelearnhowtomakedelicious,healthyfoodathome and/orforbusinesswhileprovidingguidancetostudentswhowishtostarttheirown smallbusinessinthewellnessandnaturalfoodcategories.Pleasevisitherat www.AniPhyo.com. TamasinNoyesTamasinNoyesistheauthorofAmericanVeganKitchen,GrillsGone Vegan,andcoauthor(withCelineSteen)ofVeganSandwichesSavetheDay!and WholeGrainVeganBaking.Acommittedvegetariansince1980andveganforthepast 10years,Tamilovestocookwithbig,boldflavorswhileexploringfoodfromdifferent cultures,aswellasredefiningAmericancomfortfood.TamilivesandblogsinOhio, withherbestfriend/husband,Jim,andthreelovekitties.FollowTamisblog, www.veganappetite.com,andfindheronfacebook. EleanorSampsonEleanorisaneditorandnutritionanalystforTheVeganCulinary Experience,author,andanexpertveganbakerwithaspecialtyindeliciousvegan sweets(particularlycinnamonrolls!)YoucanreachEleanorat Eleanor@veganculinaryexperience.com.
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When Is a Sandwich Not Really a Sandwich?

Gluten-free Sandwiches: Theyre a Wrap and More
By Jill Nussinow, MS, RD, aka The Veggie Queen
Whenyoureeatingglutenfree,sandwichesbecome moreofachallengewhenyouhaventyetfoundbread thatyoulovetoeat.Thatwouldbeme.Ilovethebread atNewCascadiaBakeryinPortland,Oregonbutitsa2 hourplaneridefromwhereIlivesoIjustskipeating traditionalsandwiches,unlessofcourseIvebeento Portland.ThenIbringbackaloafofteffbreadanda loafofseededbreadandslicethem,wrapthepiecesin waxedpaperandfreezethem.Icanassureyou,though, thatthisonlyhappensaboutonceayear,leavingme generallybreadfree.(Ihavealocalbakery:Grindstone thathassomeglutenfreebreadsthatwillsuffice,yetI onlybuythemonceinawhilebutinfrequently.) Notonetogiveuponeatingsomethingsandwichlike,I generallyhavesomekindofwrap.Thewrapperalso posesabitofachallengebuthereIsharewithyou someofmyfavoritewrappers(akasandwichfilling holders). Oneofmyfavoritewaystowrapasandwichfillingisin between2largeleavesoflettuce.Itsoftenmighty messyandnotsomethingthatIamlikelytodoinfront ofotherpeoplebutitsofteneasybecauseIgenerally havelettuceonhand.Iliketoputanyofmyfavorite fillings,listedbelow,intotheleaveswithsprouts,onion, avocadoorwhateverisonhandthatday.Iwrapthe lettuceleafaroundthefillingandeat. Amorecivilizedapproachtowrapsinvolvesgettingthe bestwrappersthatyoucan.Myfavoritewrapisthe largetefftortillamadebyLaTortillaFactory.The factoryhappenstobeinSantaRosa,CaliforniawhereI livebutIbelievethattheyarealsoavailableelsewhere. Thesewrapshaveoiladdedsoifyouwanttogooilfree youmightwanttotrytheEngine2brownricetortillas.I havenothadasmuchluckusingthemastheytendto break,theycontainnutsandtheyareasmallersizesoI findthemabithardertowrap.Udisjustcameoutwith
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aglutenfreetortillabutIhaventyettriedit.(Ifyoudo, letmeknowwhatyouthink,please.) Weallhavetopickandchoosewhatworksforus.Look aroundforyourfavoritewrapperandgettowork makingthefillings. MytwofavoritewrapfillingsareRoastedRedPepper WhiteBeanSpreadandAsianBeanDiporSpread.Ilike tospreadtheseonthetortilla,addshreddedcarrots, thinlyslicedredcabbage,onion,homegrownsprouts androllthewholethingupandcutitinhalfona diagonalforaprettypresentation.OrImightuse cookedingredients,mentionedbelow.Freshhergs alwaysaddzip. Oryoucanusesomethingmoresubstantialandmakea batchofTempehNoChickenSalad.Clickhereforthe recipe. Ifyouwantsomethingabitmoresubstantial,Iliketo makecrepes.TherecipeBasicBuckwheatCrepes VeganandGlutenFreeisnotmine,itcamefrom Food.com.IwasinspiredtomakethesecrepesafterI hadaverytastyrawveggieburgerfromLydias SunflowerCafinPetaluma,Californiaservedwith buckwheatcrepesasthebun(thisisadontmissspotif youfindyourselfinSonomaCounty).WhileIhavenot attemptedmakingtherawburger,Iliketousethese crepestocradlemycookedburger,aversionofwhichI haveincludedhere. Generallywhenmakingcrepesyouwantthemtobe verythinsothatyoucanrollthem.Inthisversion,you wantthemtobeabitthickersothattheycanholdup toapotentiallymessyburger. Thenicethingaboutmakingthecrepesisthatyoucan make16to20atonetimeandfreezethemwithwaxed paperbetweenthecrepesandtakethemoutofthe
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freezerasyouneedthem.Youcandothesamewith theburgers.Andyoucanfreezethespreadsanddips, toowhich,eliminatesyoursaying,Theresnothingto eat.Havingawellstockedfreezermakesiteasytosay, Itsawrap.
Asian Bean Spread or Dip for Wraps and Veggies

Thistantalizingdipwascreatedinfrontofa McDougalldietclass.Luckily,someonewrotedown theingredients.Itwastheirfavoritedipoftheday. YoullnoticethatthebeansarentAsianbutIsuspect thatitwouldworkwellwithazuki,mungorsoybeans, too. Makesabout2cups 1 clovegarlic 12 tablespoonspeanutbutter 1 1inchpieceofginger,peeled 1 cupscookedgarbanzoorcannellinibeans 1 teaspoonricevinegar 1 tablespoonmellowwhiteoranyothermiso (myfavoriteisSouthRiverMiso) 3 tablespoonswaterorvegetablebroth 1 tablespoonormorecilantroleaves 1 tablespoonagave,Sucanatorequivalent sugarsubstitute,suchasstevia 1 greenonion,sliced Putthegarlic,peanutbutterandgingerinafood processandprocessuntilfinelychopped.Addthe beans,vinegar,misoandwaterorbrothandblend untilslightlychunky.Addthecilantro,sweetenerand greenonionandprocessbrieflyuntilcombined.Taste andadjusttheseasoningstoyourlikingbyadding morevinegar,misoorsugar.Useasafillingforwraps orasadipforvegetables.
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Roasted Red Pepper White Bean Spread or Dip

Thisspreadordipmakesawonderfulbaselayerfor wrapsofanykind.Inthesummer,youcanlayerin roastedredpeppersandgrilledsummersquashand onionsforatruetastetreat.Putinfreshbasilor parsleytogiveitafreshandlivelyflavor. Serves6asanappetizer 2 cupscookedwhitebeans cuproastedredpeppers,drained 1 tablespoonoliveoil(optional) 1 tablespoonlemonjuice 1 tablespoonfreshsage,chopped 2 teaspoonsfreshthyme teaspoonsaltandteaspoongroundblack pepper Combinebeans,oliveoil,lemonjuice,sage,thyme, saltandpepperinfoodprocessor.Processuntil smooth.Useasthebaseforwrapsorforavegetable dip.

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Vegan and Gluten-free Buckwheat Crepe Buns from Food.com

Onceyoumixthebatter,itwilltakeabout30minutes tomakethecrepes.Myfavoritefillingisaveggie burgerbecausethesecrepesstandinforthebun. Use2to3tablespoonsbatterforeachone.Make themaboutthesizeofyourburger. IthinkthatthesecanbemadeoilfreebutIhavent triedityet. Makes16to20bunsizedcrepes cupbuckwheatflour cupriceflour(useafinelymilledflour) 1 tablespooncoconutoil(canuseotheroilof choice),[Iusedsesameoil] 1 cupssoymilk(canuseothermilkifwished)[I usedunsweetenedalmondmilk] 2 teaspoonsarrowrootor2teaspoonstapioca starch 1 pinchsalt ~ sprayoil,forpanfrying Placethebuckwheatflour,riceflourandapinchof saltinabowl.Makea'well'inthecenteroftheflour. Addoilandalittleofthemilk,beatingwellwitha woodenspoon. Graduallybeatintheremainingmilk,drawingthe flourinfromthesidestomakeasmoothbatter. Spraytheoilinan18cm/7inchnonstickfryingpan. Pourinjustenoughbattertocoatthebaseofthepan thinly.[Ionlyaddedabout2to3tablespoonsof batterandmadethecrepessmaller.]Swirlthepanto spreadthemixturethinlyacrossthebaseofthepan. Cookuntilgoldenbrown,flipandcooktheotherside. [IdidnotneedtorespraythepanuntilIhadmade about12crepes.] Placecookedcrepesontoaplateandusingbaking paperbetweencookedcrepestostopthemfrom stickingtogether.Youcanfreezethese,too.
Lentil & Red Rice Burgers

Ihavebeenknowntomakeburgersoutofalmostany leftoverbeanorgrain.Sincelentilscooksoquickly,I oftenmakeextraandfreezethemoryoucanmake themfromscratch.Usingafoodprocessorfor blendinghelpsalot. Makes68burgers 2 cupscookedwholegrainrice 2 cupscookedlentils 1 teaspoongratedormincedginger 2 clovesgarlicor1stalkgreengarlic,minced cupmincedonionorleeks 1 tablespoontamarior1teaspoonsalt ~ Seasoningofyourchoice,likecurry,totaste cuphemporsunflowerseeds ~ Groundoats,forbinding,ifnecessary Preheatovento350degreesF.Combinetherice, lentilsandseasoningsinafoodprocessor.Blenduntil sticky.Whenwellblended,stirinthehempseeds. Withwethands,formintoburgers.Placeona parchmentlinedbakingsheet,sprayedorlightly rubbedwithoil. Baketheburgersfor15minutesononeside.Remove fromoven,turnoverandbakeontheothersideuntil browned.Servehotoncrepes,abun,ornot,with garnishes. Note:precookedburgerscanbefrozeninwaxpaperin plasticbags.Toreheat,putintoaster,orregular,oven untilwarmedthrough.
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TheAuthor JillNussinowakaTheVeggie Queenmakessandwichesherway. Nomatterwhattheyarealways tasty,eveniftheyareextremely messy.Youcanreadmoreabout whatshedoesat http://www.theveggiequeen.com
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The PB & J: Americas Favorite Sandwich

by Robin Robertson
Whenyouconsiderthefactthatbeforetheageof eighteen,theaverageAmericanchildconsumes 1,500peanutbutterandjellysandwiches,itseasy toseewhytheiconicPB&JisAmericasfavorite sandwich. WhenIwasakid,theonlyPB&Jchoiceswere smoothorcrunchypeanutbutterandmaybe swappingoutstrawberryjamforgrapejelly.These days,youcanchoosefromoveradozenkindsof nutbutters,pairedwithanorchardfullofjams, jellies,preserves,andmarmalades,andservedona widevarietyofbreads.Youcangetevenmore creativebyaddinganotherflavorlayertoyour sandwichwithanythingfromdriedorfreshfruits tocrushednuts,chocolate,shreddedcarrots,or evenveganbacon. VariationsonthePB&Jare,infact,infinitely versatilewhenyouconsiderthatbycombining variousnutbutterswithdifferentjams,jellies,or preserves,addonsandbreads,youcanenjoy morethan32,130differentvariationsofAmericas favoritesandwich.(seechartonnextpage) Ilovethecreativityofputtinganewspinonthe traditionalPB&J.Youcanevengosavoryby combininglimemarmalade,peanutbutter,and shreddedcarrotwithalittlecilantroandsriracha sauce.Orcreateasweettreatwithadessertpanini madewithhazelnutbutter,raspberryjam,and chocolate. Anotherfavoritetwistontheclassicisthisrecipe forPeachAlmondButterQuesadillasfrommy cookbook,NutButterUniverse:EasyVeganRecipes withOutOfThisWorldFlavors.
Peach-Almond Butter Quesadillas
Serves2 Almondbutterstandsinforthepeanutbutterand peachjamreplacestheclassicgrapejellyinthisnew spinontheclassicPB&J.Butthatsnotall:tortillas replacethebreadtomakedeliciousquesadillas. Variationsareendlesssofeelfreetousedifferent combinationsofnutbutterandjamorotherspread. Slicedbananasorfriedveganbaconslicesmake goodadditions.Thisrecipeiseasilydoubled.For glutenfree,useglutenfreetortillas.Thisrecipeis fromNutButterUniverse:EasyVeganRecipeswith OutOfThisWorldFlavors. 2(8inch)flourtortillas 1/3cupalmondbutter 1/3cuppeachjam Spreadonesideofeachofthetortillasevenlywith thealmondbutterandpeachjam.Foldthetortillas inhalftoenclosethespreads.Placeboth quesadillasinalargenonstickskilletandcookuntil lightlybrownedonbothsides,turningonce.To servetransferthequesadillastoacuttingboardand cutthemintowedges. 2013,usedbypermissionVeganHeritagePress
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TheAuthor
RobinRobertsonistheauthorof morethantwentycookbooks, includingQuickFixVegan,Fresh fromtheVeganSlowCooker, VeganPlanet,1,000Vegan Recipes,VeganFire&Spice,and VeganontheCheap.Herlatest bookisentitledNutButter Universe:EasyVeganRecipes withWorldsofFlavor.Aformerrestaurantchef, RobinwritestheGlobalVeganfoodcolumnfor VegNewsMagazineandhaswrittenforVegetarian Times,CookingLight,andNaturalHealth,among others.Sheblogsregularlyonherwebsite: www.robinrobertson.com.
Sandwiches Unlimited
IfyouchooseoneingredientfromcolumnA,onefromcolumnB,addonefromcolumnC,andthen putthemallononeofthechoicesfromcolumnD,youcouldpotentiallyenjoymorethan30,000different variationsofAmericasfavoritesandwich.
A.NutButter Peanutbutter Almondbutter Cashewbutter Macadamiabutter Walnutbutter Pecanbutter Pistachiobutter Brazilnutbutter Hazelnutbutter ChestnutButter Soynutbutter Sesamebutter Sunflowerseedbutter Pumpkinseedbutter B.SweetSpread Grapejelly Peachjam Strawberrypreserves Limemarmalade Orangemarmalade Apricotpreserves Cherryjam Blackberryjam Applejelly Figjam Raspberryjam Blueberrypreserves Pineapplejam Mangojam Guavajam Redpepperjelly QuinceJelly C.OptionalAddOns Raisins Driedcranberries Driedblueberries Slicedbananas Gratedchocolate Crushednuts Mincedcelery Shreddedcarrot Thinlyslicedcucumber Cookedveganbacon Slicedapple Slicedpear Slicedpeach Groundflaxseeds Vegancreamcheese D.BreadofChoice Wholegrainbread Glutenfreebread Tortilla Pita Bagel Lavash Baguette Englishmuffin Bagel
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Sandwich Activism
By Chef Madelyn Pryor

Thereispressurefromeverysideinmodern Americanlife.Thereispressuretogetthingsdone, pressuretolookacertainway,pressuretobethere foreveryone(includingyourself).Thosearejusta fewoftheexternalpressureswefaceeveryday.I alsofaceinternalpressure,nottheleastofwhichis adesiretoeatdelicious,healthyveganfood.There areseveralreasonsthisisahugedrivingforce.One isthatIamahobbittrappedinahumanwomans body.Ilovefood.LOVELOVELOVE.ButIalsolove usingsomethingassimpleasmylunchasawayto getotherpeoplethinking. Ithashappenedtousalllunchenvy.Especiallyat workorschoolyouseewhatsomeoneelsehasand instantlyyoustartthinkingaboutwhatyou brought.WhenIwasacollegestudent,Ibrought myownlunchandsnacks.Ihaveahabitofwanting tomunchwhenIamreadingandconcentratingsoI wouldcutupbellpeppers(atleasttwocolors)and throwthoseintoacontaineralongwithbaby carrotsandgrapetomatoes.AsImunchedmyway throughlectureIwasgettingmyveggiesinforthe dayandgettingmyclassmatesmindsmoving. Alwaysbytheendofthesemestertherewere fewerbagsofchipsaroundmeandmorefruitcups andveggiebags. Thisisespeciallyeffectivewithagreatvegan sandwich.Mostanimalproductshaveasharp, unpleasantodor.Intheconfinesofalunchroom, thiscanbereallyharsh.WhenIopenedmylunch bagIwouldproducedeliciouseasysandwichesthat werebeautiful,fullofgreatnutrition,andcolorful. Usuallythatwouldopenupadialoguewitha classmateorcoworkerthatheardIwasveganand wantedtoseewhatIwaseating.Italkedtothem notabouttheethics,butaboutflavorprofilesand healthbenefits.Oftentheywouldaskformy recipes.Itwasthestartoftheirveganjourney. Iteachcookingclassesnow,sonomorelunch roomsforme.Istilltakevegansandwiches whereverIgothemall,thegamestore,travel. RecentlyIhadtwodaysoftravel.Ibroughtfresh fruitandveggiesinbaggies,andthreevegan sandwiches.ThefirsttwoIknewIwouldeat (breakfastandlunch)andthethirdwastherein caseofadelay.Iwasfull,comfortableandhappy formyflight.Whilethepeoplearoundmeate foodIwouldneverpartakeof,Ifeltrefreshedand replenished.Vegansandwichessavedthedayonce again!! Sonowyoumightbeasking,well,whatdoesmake agreatvegansandwich?Ifyouarethenflip throughthemagazine.IwishIhadthiscollectionof recipesyearsago!ButItryforafewthingsevery time.TheseareMadelynslawsofmakingagreat sandwich. 1. Youneedagreatbread.Findsomething thatworkswiththerestofyoursandwich.A wholewheatisafinebreadforatraditional PB&J,butcinnamonraisinbreadmakesit amazing.Thesameistruewitharoasted vegetablesandwich.Regularbreadmakes thatsandwichok,butatruesourdough makesaroastedvegetablesaladsing! 2. TwistonetraditionMuchlikechoosinga morecomplexbread,ifyoutakea traditionalsandwichandchangeone element,itismuchmoreexciting!Iloved makingBLTsintoBATs,veganbacon, avocadoandtomato.Bymakingthatone change,itwassuddenlymoreexciting. Again,lookattheclassicPB&Jsandwich. Whataboutusingpeachjamandadding somechiliflakes?Thatwillwakeupyour tastebudsandbeatawaythelunchtime sleepies.
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3. AlwaysincludeonepopofflavorIn savorysandwichesIalmostalwaysusea littlewhitebalsamicvinegarifIhavea heartybread,ormustardandsprinkleofa spiceblendifmybreadissofter.Thismakes thesandwichmuchmoreinterestingtothe pallet.Insweetsandwiches,Iaddsome spice,orsometimessomeacidsuchaslime juice.Thetartnessofthelimehelpsto balancethesweetnessofajamandgives yourtastebudsarefreshingburst. Thosearemybasicessentials.Youcanusethose rulestomakeathousand,noamillion,different sandwiches.However,incaseyourefeelingsome ofthosetimepressuresItalkedabout,Ihave includedsomeofmyfavoritesimplesandwiches. Hugsandhappyeatingsfrommycornerofthe shiretoyours. TheAuthor
Madelynisaloverof dessert,whichshe celebratesonherblog, http://madelynpryor.blogsp ot.com/.Shehasbeen makingherowntasty dessertsforover16years, andeatingdessertforlongerthanshecarestoadmit. Whensheisntinthekitchencreatingnewwondersof sugarygoodness,sheischasingafterherbadkitties,or reviewingproductsforvariouswebsitesand publications.Shecanbecontactedat thebadkittybakery@gmail.comor madelyn@veganculinaryexperience.com.
Madelyns Miso Dijonaise

Makesaboutcup cupwhitemiso cupwhitebalsamicvinegar 2tbspyellowmustard(organic preferred) 2tbspmaplesyrup(gradeB preferred) teaspoon1teaspoonofblack poppyseeds Combineandwhiskuntilsmooth. Storeintherefrigeratorafter creation.
Chopped Miso Chickpea Sandwich

Makes4sandwiches 4wholewheathamburgerbuns 1cupofcookedchickpeas cupofMadelynsMisoDijonaise 2tablespoonsofcapers cupofcelery,choppedfine 2tablespoonsoffinelymincedred onion Mashthechickpeasusingapotato masheruntiltheyhavetexture,but areslightlycreamy. Addthemisodijonaise,capers, celery,andonion. Mixtogetherandplaceabout1/3 cupofthemixtureonawhole wheathamburgerbunorother breadandenjoy.
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Thousand Island Dressing

Makesabout1cup cupvegenaiseorothervegan mayonnaise 2tablespoonsketchup 1tablespoonwhitebalsamicvinegar 1tablespoonagave 2tablespoonssweetpicklerelish 1tablespoonwhiteonion teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper 12pinchesofsalt Combineallingredientsinabowl andwhiskuntilsmooth. Pourintoanairtightcontainerand ittositintherefrigeratorforat least6hours. Stirandserve.
Deconstructed Dee Burger

Makes4sandwiches 1packageofbeeflessseitanstrips,about8oz 1mediumonion,sliced 1mediumgreenbellpepper,sliced 1veganbouilloncube 1teaspoonanchopowder 1teaspoonsmokedpaprika cupwater 4softoblongsandwichrolls 1cupshreddedcabbage 1recipeofThousandIslandDressing Cuttheonionandbellpepperintofajita strips. Heatawokovermediumheatandaddthe onion,bellpepper,andseitan. Cookovermediumabout810minutes,until theonionsareslightlybrowned. Heatthewaterwiththeveganbouilloncube, anchopowderandsmokedpaprikauntilthe bouillonisdissolved. Addtothepeppersandonionsandcookfor anextra10minutesuntiltheliquidis absorbed. Stuffoneoftherollswithsomeoftheseitan mixture,dresswiththeThousandIsland Dressing,andtopwithcabbage.
thisismyversionofachildhoodfavoriteburgerI hadatdeesrestaurant
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The Reuben: An American Melting Pot Sandwich

By Tamasin Noyes
TheReubensandwichhasalongandcontested history.Thereareatleastthreedifferent contenderswhoclaimitscreation.Theearliest mentionofthesandwichdatesto1914whena reubenspecialwasafeaturedatReubensDeliin NewYorkCity.ThedeliwasownedbyArnold Reuben,givingthesandwichitsname.Thenext claimonthesandwichcomesfromNebraskaanda mannamed(youguessedthefirstpart)Reuben Kulakofsky,circa1930.Kulalofsky,aLithuanian immigrant,heldaweeklypokergameatthe BlackstoneHotelinOmaha.Legendhasitthatthe pokerplayerscombinedtheirideastocomeup withthecombination.Thelastversionofthestory takesusbackReubensDeli.Inthisstory,the sandwichwascreatedbyArnoldReubenschef,for thesonofhisGermanbornboss. Nowthatwevetalkedaboutthesomewhat checkeredhistoryofthereuben'screation,lets talkaboutcreatingoneforourselves.Likeallgood sandwiches,thechoiceofbreadisimportant.In somesandwiches,thebreadtakesabackseatto thefillinginthesandwich.Notsowithreubens. Theybreadsareknownforthedistinctiveflavorof eitherryeorpumpernickel,whichareflavorful enoughtosharethestagewiththeboldlyflavored mainelement.Insteadofthetraditionalcorned beef,veganreubensoftenfeaturetofu,tempeh,or seitanwhichareallwellseasonedwiththe expectedreubenflavorsfoundwhenmarinated withpicklingspicesandmustard.Lesscommonly, themightyportobellomushroomhasbeenknown tostandinforthe"meat"ofthesandwich.Next up:thesaladlayer.Traditionally,sauerkrauthas filledthisspot,butrecentlyIveseenotherversions usingcabbageslawandevenkimchi!Fordressing, eitherRussiandressingorThousandIslandisthe mostfrequentlyused.WhenIsayRussian dressing,IamspeakingoftheAmericanized versionwhichismadewithveganmayonnaise, ketchup,andhorseradish.InRussia,Russian dressingcontainscaviar.Picklerelishreplacesthe horseradishtocreate1000Islanddressing,and othermincedingredientssuchasonionmaybe added.Thedressing,whichisreallymoreofa sauceorspread,isaneasywaytomakethe sandwichyourown.Tryaddingmincedpickled jalapenopeppers,mincedsundriedtomatoes,or somemincedfreshdill.Thesandwichisoften finishedwithasliceofSwisscheese,which sometimesaddsasubtleaccent,andatothertimes canbelostinthemix.AlthoughveganSwisscheese hasrecentlybecomeavailable,afewslicesoffresh avocadoalsobringacreamyroundnesstothe flavorofareuben. Closelyrelatedtothereuben,istheRachel.The Rachelismadewithcoleslawratherthan sauerkrautandusuallypastramiratherthancorned beef.InVeganSandwichesSavetheDay,wevegot arecipefortheRachel,aswellasfortheOne WorldReuben,mymeltingpotversionofthe sandwich.Afterall,withtheoriginsofthe sandwichdecidedlyEuropeanandcarriedtothe UnitedStatesviaimmigrants,itsonlynaturalto embraceglobalflavors.Trysneakingsome unexpectedflavorsintoyourversionofareuben foratastysurprise! Nomatterwhichhistoryyouchoosetobelieve, thereisjustsomethingaboutthewholesome almostsweetnessofthebread,thecreamy dressing(tryitwithalittleheataswrittenbelow!),
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thecrisp,saltysauerkraut,andthebold,lownote flavorsoftheproteinofchoicethatmakereubens myveryfavoritesandwich.Icouldntresisttryinga portobelloburgervariation,andhopeyouenjoyit, too.
Whilerising,preheattheovento375degreesF. Bakethebunsfor15to18minutes,untilthe bottomsoundshollowwhentappedwithyour knuckles.Coolonawirerackuntilserving. Yield:6buns
thousandislandsauce
Thisisabasicversion,becausetheburgerflavoris bold.Thinkofitasablueprint,andcustomizeitto suityourowntastesforanyreuben. cupveganmayonnaise 2tablespoonsketchup 2tablespoonsmincedredonion 2tablespoonsminceddillpickle 1teaspoonhotsauce,moretotaste teaspoongratedhorseradish,moretotaste Generouspinchgroundblackpepper Yield:1cup
lightryeburgerbuns
180g(1cups)darkryeflour 180g(1cups)breadflour 2tablespoonsdrymincedonion 2teaspoonscarawayseeds 2teaspoonsinstantdryyeast 1teaspoonfineseasalt 1cuplukewarmwater 2tablespoonsneutraloil 1tablespoonmolasses Nonstickcookingspray Puttheflours,onion,carawayseeds,yeast,andsalt inthemixingbowlofastandmixerfittedwitha doughhook.Mixtocombine.Addthewater,oiland molasses.Kneadthedough5to7minutes,until smoothandelastic.Addanadditionaltablespoonof flour(15g)orwater,ifneededtoformthedough. Lightlysprayamediumbowlwithcookingspray. Shapethedoughintoaball.Putthedoughinthe bowl,turningtocoatsotheoiledsideisup.Cover withplasticwrapandletriseinawarmplaceuntil doubled,1to1hours. Onalightlyflouredsurface,dividethedoughinto sixevenportions.Lightlysprayabakingsheetwith cookingspray.Shapeeachportionintoabunshape, slightlyflatteningwithyourhands.Thebunsshould bebetween3and4inchesacross.Coverwitha towelandletriseinawarmplaceuntilnicely puffed,about40minutes.
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portobelloreubenburgers
Theburgerbunsmaybetoasted,ifdesired.Spread thetopandbottomofthebunslightlywiththe ThousandIslandSauce,andtopwithaburger,then thesauerkraut,andthebuntop.Weuseagenerous cupofsauerkrautforeachburger,butyoumay preferless. cupvegetablebroth cupdillpicklejuice(drainedfromajar) 2tablespoonsdryredwine(oradditionalbroth) 1teaspoonDijonmustard 2teaspoonscoriander 2teaspoonsgroundcumin
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2teaspoonsonionpowder 1teaspoonpaprika 1teaspoonsmokedsalt teaspoondrieddill teaspoongroundblackpepper 6portobellomushroomcaps,stemsandgills removed Neutraloil,forcooking Heatedsauerkraut,forserving ThousandIslandSauce Combinethebroth,picklejuice,wine,Dijon, coriander,cumin,onionpowder,paprika,salt,dill, andblackpepperina9X13inchpan.Putthe mushroomcapsinthemarinadewiththecupside up.Spoonthemarinadeintothecapsandlet marinate30minutes. Pourathinlayerofoilinlargeskilletandheatover mediumhighheat.Cookthemushrooms,capside up,for4to5minutes,untiltheoutsideofthecapis lightlybrowned.Bastetheinsideofthemushrooms withtheremainingmarinadeastheycook.Turn overtocookthesecondside,about4minutes, continuingtobaste.Thecentersofthemushrooms shouldbetender,whenpressed. Yield:6burgers
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TheAuthor TamasinNoyesisthe authorofAmerican VeganKitchen,Grills GoneVegan,andco author(withCeline Steen)ofVegan SandwichesSavethe Day!andWholeGrainVeganBaking.Acommitted vegetariansince1980andveganforthepast10 years,Tamilovestocookwithbig,boldflavors whileexploringfoodfromdifferentcultures,as wellasredefiningAmericancomfortfood.Tami livesandblogsinOhio,withherbest friend/husband,Jim,andthreelovekitties.Follow Tamisblog,www.veganappetite.com,andfindher onfacebook.
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Angelas Famous Celestial Sandwich

By Angela Elliott
Thisisthemostamazing sandwichontheplanet! Firstwestartwithour deliciousolivefocaccia bread,thenweaddour NinjaSauce,PrestoPesto, MarinatedOnions,"Sauted Mushrooms",Avocado, Tomatoes,MarinatedSun driedTomatoes,BBQ "Meatballs"andBio dynamicGreens. Atatimewhentheonlyrawbreadoutthereconsisted ofcrackertype,practicallybreakyourteethonit,Iwas determinedtocreatesomethingwonderfulyoucould trulysinkyourteethintothatresembledbread.After lotsofexperimenting,Isuccessfullycreatedthefirst rawbread.Thatalonewouldhavebeenagreat discoveryconsideringwhatrawfoodistshadbeen eatingforsometime,buttocreatewhatcamenextwas evenbetterthananythingIcouldhaveeverimagined. TheendresultwasthisDagwoodstylesandwichthat notonlyletyourteethsinkintoit,butalsoheld together.IknewrightthenthatIhadagoldmineonmy handsandmentionedittomybestfriend,Caneman andwedecidedtomarketitandsellitateveryraw event.Oh,didImentionitisALSONUTFREE?Thatwas thehugesellerrightthere,becauserawfoodistswere tiredoftheusualnutfareandthistastysandwichwas freeoftheheavinessofnutsandtastedsomuchlikea regularsandwich,everyonehadtohaveone.Noother sandwichhasbeenwrittenupmoretimesthanthisone. Icreatedthisfabuloussandwichbackinthelate90's andithasbeensellingouteversince.Here'syour chancetonotonlytasteit,butalsomakeitathome. ThisisthefirsttimethisTOPSECRETRECIPEhasever beenshared.Thissandwichsoldfor$22andsoldoutat
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everyraweventwe'vebeenatsince2000inundertwo hours.Fansofthissandwichinclude,DavidWolfe, StephenArlin(Thor),ChefItoofAuLac,Rawsheed,Pear Magazine,OwnerandcreatorofOceanGrown,Lou Corona,andmanymore.
focacciabread
4cupsgoldenflax,ground 2cupsalmonds,soaked 2cupsapples,grated 2tomatoes,chopped 4tablespoonsoliveoil 4tablespoonsfreshbasil,finelychopped 1tablespoonHimalayansalt Slicedolivesofchoice Placethefourcupsofgroundgoldenflaxflourinabowl andsetaside.Placethealmonds,gratedapples, choppedtomatoes,oliveoil,freshbasil,andsaltina foodprocessorandprocessuntilyouachievealight fluffytexture.Scrapeoutthecontentsoftheprocessor intothebowlwiththeflaxflourandstiruntilwell incorporated.Dividethemixtureintwoandplaceon Teflexlineddehydratortrays.Useanoffsetspatulato spreadthemixtureevenlytoall4cornersoftheTeflex sheet.Scoreeachtrayinto9squaresandplace4olive halvesintoeachsquare.Dehydratefor4hours,remove theTeflexsheetsbyplacinganotherdehydratortray (meshontop)andinvertsothatyouroriginalsheetof breadisupsidedown.PeeltheTeflexsheetoffand dehydrateforanother7hours.Yourbreadshouldbe softandpliable.
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ninjasauce
2teaspoonsmellowredorwhitemiso 2teaspoonstahini Squeezeoffreshlemon 1cloveoffreshgarlic Himalayansaltandblackpeppertotaste Placealltheaboveingredientsinafoodprocessorand processuntilsmooth.
marinatedonions
1onionslicedintorings Juiceofonelime Cayenne,blackpepper,andHimalayansalttotaste 1/4cupoliveoil Drizzleasmallamountofagave Letmarinateovernight.
"sauted"mushrooms
2packagesslicedcreminimushrooms cupoliveoil Juiceofonelemon 4clovesgarlic Himalayansaltandpeppertotaste teaspoontarragon Letmarinateovernight.
angelina'ssassybbqsauce
6sundriedtomatoes,(presoakedortheonespacked inoliveoil) 3tablespoonsmiso 1tablespoonmolasses 2tablespoonsagave teaspoonmaplesyrup 2redchiles(likejalapenoorfresno) Placealltheaboveingredientsinafoodprocessorand processuntilsmooth.
burgerparadise!
1cupgroundsunflowerseeds 3tablespoonstamari 1cupsundriedtomatoes(packedinoil) 1cupchoppedkale cupgroundflax 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice teaspoondriedoregano,basil,andthyme 1/8teaspoondriedrosemary 1tablespoonsmustard Placesunflowerseedsinafoodprocessorandprocess untilground.Addremainingingredientsexceptfor groundflax(youcanbuyflaxmealorgrindyourflax seedsintoamealwithacoffeegrinderaheadoftime). Transfertoabowl,addflaxmealandmixbyhand. Shapeintoindividualburgerpattiesandplacethemon ateflexsheet.Dehydrateat105degreesFfor6hours, flipanddehydrateforanother6.
prestopesto
1largebunchoffreshbasil 2cupssunflowerseeds 4clovesoffreshgarlic 1teaspoonblackpepper Juiceofhalfofonelemon 1teaspoonHimalayansalt cupoliveoil Pinchofcayenne Placealltheaboveingredientsinafoodprocessorand processuntilsmooth.
marinatedsundriedtomatoes
8ozbagofsundriedtomatoes cupoliveoil FreshThaibasil teaspooneachofdriedoregano,basil,andthyme 1/8teaspoondriedrosemary Himalayansaltandblackpeppertotaste Letmarinateovernight.
gettinitready
Nowthatyouhaveeverythingready,youcanassemble theCelestialWich.FirstplacetwoslicesofFocaccia breadonaplate,ononesideofthebreadspreadonthe ninjasauce,ontheotherslice,spreadonprestopesto. Addmarinatedonionsandmushrooms.Next,placethe
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burgersinabowlandpourBBQsauceoverthem,add theBBQburgerstoonesliceofthefocacciabread.Add slicedtomatoes,marinatedsundriedtomatoes,slices ofavocado,andlettuce.Now,placetheothersliceon topandVOILA!Youhavethegreatestrawsandwichof alltime. TheAuthor AngelaElliottAngelaElliottis theauthorofAlivein Five,HolidayFarewith Angela,TheSimpleGourmet,and morebooksontheway!Angelais theinventorofFiveMinute GourmetMeals,RawNutFree Cuisine,RawVeganDogCuisine,andThe Celestialwich,andtheownerandoperatorofCelestial RawGoddessTonicsand Teas.www.celestialrawgoddesstonicsandteas.com. Angelahascontributedtovariouspublications, includingVegnewsMagazine,Vegetarian BabyandChildMagazine,andhastaughtgourmet classes,holisticclasses,lectured,andonoccasiontoured withLouCorona,anationallyrecognizedproponentof livingfood.
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A Heart Healthy Greens of Spring Sandwich

by Mark Sutton
OneoftheearliestsignsofSpringinourcommunal gardenisthevisual"joltofgreen"thatarrives everyyearfromtheperennialSorrelandMint plants.ThiswonderfulreminderthatthePlant Kingdomisreawakeningandanxioustoreassert itself,helpstoshakeoutWinterlethargiesand providenewinspirationandinitiativetogetthings readyfortheplantingstocome. CommonSorrel,beingtheraregreenleafy vegetabletobeahardyperennial,isnotwell knownintheUnitedStates,butquitepopularin Europe.NativetobothEuropeandAsia,ithas beencultivatedforcenturies,mostcommonly pureedinsoups,addedtosalads,ormixedwith vinegarandsugartobecometheinfamousEnglish "greensauce"mostoftenservedoverdecidedly nonveganfood.
"Sorrelsharpenstheappetite, assuagesheat,coolstheliverand strengthenstheheart..." 1720,JohnEvelyn(Englishwriter andgardener) "Woeuntoyou,scribesand Pharisees,hypocrites!foryepay titheofmintandaniseandcumin, andhaveomittedtheweightier mattersofthelaw,judgment, mercy,andfaith:theseoughtyeto havedone,andnottoleavethe otherundone. Matthewxxiii,23(KingJames Version)
Totakefulladvantageofthisgraciousbountyfrom thegarden,we'llusethenaturallemonytangof sorrelleavesandcombinethemwiththebouquet offreshmint,blendingtheresultswithearlygarlic, roastedsesameseeds,andchickpeascreatinga flavorful"Sorrel&MintChickpeaHummus." Thisbrightgreenhummusisthefoundationfora hearthealthyplantbasedsandwich,andsinceitis reminiscentofMiddleEasternfare,cinnamonand cuminwill"scent"awholewheatandmilletseed breadforsandwichslices,withvariousvegetables andsprouts layeredin betweento completethe tasteful edifice. Packedwith fiberand serious nutritional qualities,this unique
Mint,likesorrel,isveryeasytogrow,butunlike sorrel,itisincrediblyaggressiveintheabilityto spreadthroughoutagarden.Asatestimonytoits invasiveness,mintprettymuchgrowseverywhere intheworldwherethegrounddoesn'tfreeze365 daysayear!OriginatinginAsiaandthe Mediterraneanregion,mintissooldhistorically, thatit'smentionedinearlymythologyandeven theBible:
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sandwichprovidesamyriadofcolors,fragrances, andtexturesthatwillintrigueanddelightyoureyes, nose,andpalette,whilepairingmarvelouslywitha coolglassofyourfavoritewhitewineorlightbeer, asyouproposetoastsof"goodriddance"toWinter and"hownicetoseeyouagain"toSpring... ...withheartythankstoMotherEarthforaVegan CulinaryExperienceworthcelebrating!
THE'GREENSOFSPRING'SPECIAL SANDWICH
Cinnamon/CuminScentedWheat&MilletGrain Bread(recipefollows) Sorrel&MintChickpeaHummus(recipefollows) Balsamicvinegarbroiledeggplantslices(see Methodbelow) Tomatoes(sliced) Cucumbers(sliced) Alfalfasprouts(orsproutsofchoice) Plainmustard Method Lightlybrushbalsamicvinegarontopof"slicesof eggplant,broiluntilstartingtodarken,turnover, brushagainwithbalsamicvinegar,broiluntilslightly
brownontop. Spreaddesiredamount ofhummuson1stslice ofnontoastedbread. Place eggplant slices on hummus. Add tomato slices. Addslicedcucumbers.Addsprouts.Spreadsecond sliceofbreadwithmustard.Placeontopofsprouts Notes "slicedeggplantworksbest,asthinner pieceswon'tbroilaswellforagood "mouth"texture. Lightlybroiled(&similarlybasted)sliced potatoesand/orsummersquashcouldbe usedinplaceofeggplant. Cucumbersdon'tneedtobepeeled. Lettucecouldbeusedinsteadofsprouts. Plainmustardispreferableoverflavored,as there'ssomuchtastecomplexityhappening withtheintensesorrel,thegarlic,balsamic vinegar,etc.
SORREL&MINTCHICKPEAHUMMUS
A "greens and beans" powerhouse of nutrition, this spread's sorrel is an excellent source of Vitamin C (1/2
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cupprovidesover50%ofyourdailyrequirements).Both thesorrelandmintaregoodsourcesofVitaminA,iron(1 cupofmintprovidesjustaboutallthedailyneed!),and magnesium. The strong lemony flavor of sorrel comes from oxalic acid, a potential problem for those people with kidney stone issues. The added chickpeas are a superb source of dietary fiber (helping to lower blood cholesterol), protein, copper, zinc, and especially iron. They contain 10 different vitamins, including folate (essential to red blood cell development) and provide moredietaryphosphorousthananequivalentamountof wholemilk.
sheetoccasionally),butit'seasierto purchasethematanAsianGrocerystore. Freshspinachshouldworkasasubstitute forsorrel,andifusing,addanother tablespoon(totaste)oflemonjuiceand decreasewaterslightlytocompensatefor theverylemonysorreltaste.
2cupscookedchickpeas 34cloves"chunked"garlic(totaste) 1to2T.roastedsesameseeds 1t.salt(optional) 2cupschoppedfreshsorrelleaves cupchoppedfreshmintleaves cupwater 1T.lemonjuice Method Putdrainedchickpeasintoablenderorfood processor.Addgarlicpieces,salt,sorrel,andmint leaves.Addlemonjuice.Addwaterinsmall increments,blend,stoppingtopushorscrape mixturedownthesidesofyourblenderorfood processorwithanonmetalspoonorrubberspatula. Continueblendinguntildesiredtextureisobtained, addingadditionalwaterifnecessary,andstopping totasteafewtimesforadjustingasdesired. Notes A15oz.canofchickpeasisslightlylessthan 2cups.Ifused,drain,rinse,andusealittle lesswaterwhenblendinghummusto compensate. Sesameseedscanberoastedunderabroiler onanonstickbakingsheet(shakingthe
Thehummusalsogoeswellwithrawvegetablesas adip,usingsuchas:carrots,celery,peppers,cherry tomatoes,summersquash,andjicama. Thisrecipemakesjustover3cups,andwillkeep5 daysormoreintherefrigeratorinasealed container.
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CINNAMON&CUMINSCENTEDWHEAT& MILLETSEEDBREAD
The addition of whole seed millet to this bread gives a nice crunch to its overall texture. Cultivated for over 10,000 years, aside from many vitamins (especially niacin, B6 and folic acid), millet provides a significant amountofphyotochemicals,includingphyticacid,which isbelievedtohelplowercholesterol.
Notes
Hasnotbeentestedwithothernondairy milks,resultswillvary. Forextraflavor,roastcuminseeds,then powderizeinaspicegrinder. Usenonrapidactingyeast. Ifnotusingabreadmachine,proofyeastin

cupwarmwateruntilitbubbles,thenadd.
cupsoymilk 1/3cupwarmwater 2T.oil(optional) t.salt 2T.brownsugar 1cupsbreadflour 1cupswholewheatflour 1/3cuprawmilletseeds 1t.onionpowder t.cinnamonpowder t.groundcumin 2t.yeast
Molassesshouldworkasabrownsugar substitute.
Makesone2lb.loafofbread.
Method Addingredientsintoabreadmachineintheorder indicated.Use"wholewheatbread"setting. TheAuthor MarkSuttonhasbeenthe VisualizationsCoordinator fortwoNASAEarth SatelliteMissions,an interactivemultimedia consultant, organic farmer, andheadconference photographer.Hesdevelopedmediapublishedin severalmajormagazinesandshownorbroadcast internationally,producedDVDsandwebsites, edited/managedavegancookbook(NoMoreBull!
Monitortheinitialdoughmixingandaddadditional waterin1T.increments,ifneedbe,togetright consistencyofdough.
The"dough/pasta"settingonabreadmachine couldalsobeused,andaswithmixingdoughby hand,after1strise(neardoubleinsize),putdough intoanonstickbreadloafpan,cover,letriseagain 30minutestoanhour,thenbakeinapreheated 350degreeF.ovenforaround30minutes.Letcool beforeremoving.
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byHowardLyman),workedwith/fortwoNobel Prizewinners(onGlobalClimateChange),and helpedcreateUNPeaceMedalAwardwinningpre collegecurriculum.Avegetarianfor20years,then veganthepast10,MarkstheeditoroftheMad Cowboyenewsletter,anavidnaturephotographer, gardener,andenvironmentalist.Oilfreeforover5 yearsandauthorofthe1stveganpizzacookbook, hecanbereachedat: msutton@hearthealthypizza.comand http://www.hearthealthypizza.com
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Religion, Politics, & the Third Rail: Sandwiches!

By LaDiva Dietitian!, MS, RD, LDN
Whatisasandwich?Waitbeforeyouanswerthat.If youaregoingtostartwithaPBJ,youmaybesurprised tofindyourselfquicklyembroiledintoadiscussion aboutGreekphilosophersandDebbieDoesDallas. Hereshowthathappens. Whenwritingaboutasubjectagoodplacetostartis thedictionary.Previousonlinesearchesabout sandwichreturnedahistoryincludingthe4thEarlof Sandwichandhisfamousgamblingobsession.Heasked forafoodwhichwouldbeeasilyeatenwithonehandto allowplayingcardswiththeother.Although,heis claimedtobetheinventorofthesandwich,heprobably gottheideafromhistravelstoGreeceandTurkey wheregyrosorstripsofspicedlambareenclosed, partially,inbread.Ofcourse,thereisNOreferenceto thechefwhoputtheEarlsediblepackagetogether. Herearesomeofthedefinitionsfromanonlinesearch oftheword,sandwich: TheFreeDictionary: 1.Twoormoreslicesofbreadwithafillingsuchas meatorcheeseplacedbetween them. 2.Apartlysplitlongorroundrollcontainingafilling. 3.Onesliceofbreadcoveredwithafilling. MerriamWebster: 1.Twoormoreslicesofbreadorasplitrollhavinga fillinginbetween 2.Onesliceofbreadcoveredwithfood 3.Somethingresemblingasandwich;especially: compositestructuralmaterialconsistingoflayersoften ofhighstrengthfacingsbondedtoalowstrength centralcore
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th johnmontagu,4 earlofsandwich TheOxfordDictionary: 1.Anitemoffoodconsistingoftwopiecesofbread withmeat,cheese,orotherfillingbetweenthem,eaten asalightmeal:ahamsandwich 2.Somethingthatisconstructedlikeorhastheformof asandwich. Whatisinterestingaboutthisoneisthathistoryshows thattheEnglishhadbeefmostlybetweenthebreadand Americanshadham.Sincetheideaofthesandwichhit theAmericanshoreshortlybeforetheAmerican
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Revolutionitisthoughtthathavinghaminsteadofbeef wasanotherdefiningthemselvesasnotEnglish. SomeoneshouldinformOxford. Butdoesthatreallydefineasandwich?Whatabout thoseGreekstreetvendorthings?Shoulda CroissanwichreallybecalledaCrossyro?Andwhat aboutPaneraBread?PaneraBreadsuedQdobain2006 foropeningastoreonthesameblock.Supposedly, Panerahadawrap[allpunsintended]onthezoningof sandwichshopsinthisarea.However,Qdobasells burritos.Sowhenisaburritoasandwich?Accordingto thejudgeitsnot.ThejudgeagreedwithMerriam Webster,thatasandwichneedstwopiecesofbread andnotonetortilla.
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Butwhatabouttheothersandwichcriteria?Onemain componentofasandwichisitsabilitytobeeatenwith thehands.Infact,theEarlhimselfrequiredthatitbe abletobeeatenwithonehand,whichwouldhavenot onlychangedthejudgesruling,butmadeH.D.Renner haveamorefavorablereviewwhenhegavehistreatise onthesandwichin1944.Mr.Rennerstatedthata sandwichhadpositivetraitsduetoitsabilitytobeput inamanspocketwhengoingtowork.Asandwichof twopiecesofbreadkeepsthefingersfrombeing smearedandavoidthenecessityofcarryingcooking utensilsabout.Onetheotherhand,H.D.thinksthat thescienceofnutritionisillservedbydenyingthe psychologicalpleasureofseeingfoodbyhidingwhat isinsidewiththesecondbreadslice.Hecallsit,the coffinlidwhichspellsdeathtotheflavour." HowdoyouexplaintheOpenFacedSandwich?Thisis wherethetrueintelligentsiaentertheforay. In2011,AdrienneCrezoasked,WhatExactlyisa Sandwichonthewebsite,Neatorama.com.Belowisa summationofthisintricateanddeepthinkingforthis newquestionoftheages.Adriennegivesusthebasics ontheconservativeandliberalcamps.Onthe conservativesideistheItmustbebetweenbread groupwhichadheretonotonlytotheEarls
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description,butintentofusage.Thesepeopleaccept burgersasasandwicheventhoughtheyuseabun, becauseitisbread.Thesepuristsalwaysusetwopieces ofbreadandaresostringentintheirsandwich philosophies,theymayfeeltheyarestrayingfromthe truthbyusingryeforaPB&J.Definitely,aPB&Jisnever toastedandnotreferredtoasPBJ.Quesadillascrossthe redline.Theyarebetweentwotortillas,butcannotbe eatenwithonehand.Also,theyneedaplate. Theliberalcampstartswiththosewhoaccepthotdogs duetothebun,butalsoacceptswrapsandburritos becausetheyadheretotheintentinthattheycanbe eatenbyonehand.Icecreamsandwicheswere mentionedandcreatednonegativeresponse. Apparently,dessertissomethingeveryoneagreedon. Theyacceptquesadillasbecausetheyarebetweentwo piecesofbread.Well,somedo.Thentherearethe moreheavyweightitems.Ifasandwichisafilling betweentwopiecesofbreadwheredoesthatleave poptartsandothertoasterpastries?Theresponseto thiswasmixed,buthadonegoodanswer:Theyarean encasementofthefilling.Hidingit,enclosingit. Sotheballisbackintheburritocorner.Arentburritos anencasement?Andwhatabouttacos?Youcanstill seethefilling,buttheyarenotbread.Andevenifyou acceptthatatortillaisbread,hardshelledtacosarean entirelydifferentmouthfeel.Ifyouallowhardshell tacosdontyouopenuptheslipperyslopeofeggrolls andsamosas.Itappearedthatthedefinitionofa sandwich,whethermadeofbreadortortilla,whetherit encasedorallowedforpeeksofthefillingmustlieina missionaryposition.Additionally,thetopandbottom breadaspectswererenderedgenderneutral.Ofthe manydiscussionsresearchedforthisarticleonephrase wasrepeated:Justlikeporn,Icantdefineit,butIknow itwhenIseeit. TheAuthor MartyDavey,RD,MSisnotonly LaDiva,Dietitian!,butaRegistered DietitianwithaMastersdegreein FoodandNutrition.Shebecamea vegetarianin1980whenshe
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discoveredthatthereweremorechemicalsincattle thenattendantsataGratefulDeadconcert.Herfamily isallvegan,exceptthedogwhodrewthelineat vegetarian.Sheconductsfactualandhilarious presentationsandfooddemos.Whileherprivate practiceincludesthosetransitioningtoaplantbased life,LaDiva'smostpopularprivateconsultingtopicis "I'mtoobusyandIdon'tcook."Herwebsiteis www.ladivadietitian.com.
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Sandwich Construction
Building the Perfect Sandwich
By Chef Jason Wyrick
Thereismoretoasandwichthanjusttasteand texture.Sandwichesaredesignedtobepickedup, havebigbitestakenoutofthem,carriedaround, packagedupforhours,andnotfallapart.Itsone ofthefewfoodswetalkaboutwhereweusethe termconstructionandbuilding.Itsamonumentto tastedestinedtobelovinglydemolishedinour mouthsandnotbefore,oratleastitssupposedto beifitisbuiltwell.BeforeIgoanyfarther,Ihave tosaythatIdontwantyoutomakeyourfood fussy.Fussyfooddrivesmecrazyandsucksthejoy outofeating.Ifitcomesdowntoeitherhavinga messysandwich,orhavingawellbuiltsandwich thattakesyouthirtyminutestoconstructanda wholelotofstress,getanapkin.Withafewtips, though,youshouldbewellonyourwaytoputting togethertheperfectsandwich. WhenIthinkaboutbuildingasandwich,Iprimarily considerfiveaspectsofthesandwich.Bread integrity,keepingthesandwichtogether,whenthe flavorshitthetongue,mouthfeel,andevenness. Mostimportantlyishowlongthesandwichneeds tokeepbeforeIgetaroundtoeatingit.IfIam preparingitandeatingitrightafterwards,Ihavea littlemoreleewaywiththeingredientsandIdont needtoprotectthebreadfromgettingsoggy.IfI ammakingit,butnoteatingitforacouplehours (orsometimesevenhalfadayifIamtraveling), thenIneedtodosomethingtoprotectthebread fromgettingtoowet.Thatusuallymeansputting thedriestingredientsagainstthebreadandputting thewettestingredientsinthemiddle.Lightly toastingthebreadalsohelpsheresinceitgivesthe breadalittlemorestructuretohandleexcess
moisture.Thinkaboutlittletoucheslikepatting lettucedrybeforeaddingittothesandwich.Dry lettucemakesabarrierbetweenthebreadandthe wetingredients.Vegandelislicesdothesameas doessomemeltedvegancheese.Wetroastedred peppersoraslabofroastedeggplant,maybenot somuch.Buildingyoursandwichthiswaywillkeep theintegrityofyourbreadintact.Iliketocutthe bottomofthebreadalittlethickerthanthetop sincethebottomisreallythesupportmechanism forthesandwich. Next,Iconsiderhowtokeepalltheingredients withinthesandwich.Someingredientsarejust slipperyagainsteachotherandtheywantto explodeoutthesideofthesandwich.Thinkabout placingingredientsthathavesometractionagainst themoreslipperyingredientsanddontstuffyour sandwichsomuchthateverythingwantstojump outtheside.Aneattrickyoucandoistoscoopout justalittlefromthebottomofthebreadandsome fromthetop,creatingashallowboatinwhichyour ingredientscanrest.Thisisperfectforingredients likesautedmushrooms,seitanstrips,andother smallcutitems.Youneedtomakesureyourbread isnottootougheither,becauseatoughbreadputs pressureontheingredientswhenyoubiteintoit andthatforcesthemouttheside.Idontminda chewybreadwhenImakeasandwich,butIdont wanttohavetostruggletochompdownonit! Afterthat,Ithinkabouthowtheflavorsofthe sandwicharegoingtobeexperienced.For example,thesameamountofvinegaronthe bottomsliceofbreadofasandwichwillbemore
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intensethanifitwasonthetopofthesandwich, simplybecausethereismoregoingoninthebite onceyourtonguegetsallthewaytothetop ingredients.Ifyouhaveanintenseingredientthat youwanttominglewiththeotherflavorsmore, thenputittowardsthetop.Ifyouwantashotof saltinessasoneofthefirsttastesofthesandwich, putolivesorothersaltyingredientstowardsthe bottom.Ifyouwantajoltofhotsaucetohappena momentafteryoubiteintothesandwich,putit towardsthetop. Mouthfeelisalsoimportant.Ilovebread,but whenIeatasandwich,Idontwanttoscratchthe topofmymouthupwithrough,supercrustybread andIdontwanttohavetostrugglewithatough, chewybread.ThatswhyIunderbakemyciabatta breadwhenImakeasandwich.Somepeoplelike tocutthecrustofftheirbreadtoachieveagentle mouthfeel,butIdontgothatfarandIthinkyou losesomeinterestingflavorsandtextureswhen youdothat.Justmakesuretogetabreadthatyou canbitedownonwithouthavingtowrestlewithit andonethatwonttearyourmouthup!That meansdontovertoastit.Speakingoftoasting,I learnedaneattipfromTomColicchio.Hetoasts theinteriorcutofthebread,butnottheexterior.It meanswhenyoubitedownintoasandwich,your palategetsthesoftexteriorpartofthebread beforegettingthenicetoastypartontheinside. Finally,anidealsandwichhasanevenspreadof ingredients.Allthatmeansisthatyoudontwant onebitetobeheavilyofoneflavorandthenextto becompletelydifferent.Takesomecaretospread youringredientsoutacrossthewholesandwichas bestyoucan.Allthoseingredientsinthesandwich aremeanttogotogetherinonebiteandnotbe jumbledacrosstheentiresandwichinahaphazard manner.
TheAuthor
JasonWyrickisthe executivechefand publisherofThe VeganCulinary Experience,an educationalvegan culinarymagazine withareadershipof about30,000.In 2001,ChefJasonreversedhisdiabetesbyswitchingtoa lowfat,vegandietandsubsequentlylefthispositionas theDirectorofMarketingforanITcompanytobecome achefandinstructortohelpothers. Sincethen,hehas beenfeaturedbytheNYTimes,hasbeenaNYTimes contributor,andhasbeenfeaturedinEdiblePhoenix, andtheArizonaRepublic,andhashadnumerouslocal televisionappearances.Hehascateredforcompanies suchasGoogle,FrankLloydWrightFoundation,and FarmSanctuary,hasbeenfeaturedintheScottsdale CulinaryFestivalspremiercateringevent,andhasbeen aguestinstructorandthefirstveganinstructorintheLe CordonBleuprogramatScottsdaleCulinaryInstitute. Recently,ChefJasonwroteanationalbestsellingbook withDr.NealBarnardentitled21DayWeightLoss Kickstart.YoucanfindoutmoreaboutChefJason Wyrickatwww.veganculinaryexperience.com.
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What You Shold Know about How the Pharmaceutical Industry is Poisoning Pigs, Poultry, and People
By Mindy Kursban, Esq. & Andy Breslin
Jumpingonwhatismisperceivedasafastfoodhealth trend,BurgerKingisofferingitscustomersaturkey burger,followinginthefootstepsofCarlsJr.and Hardees.BurgerKingnowpresentsitselfasaretailerof lifesupportingfastfoodhealthfood,guaranteeinga securepositioninthewordoxymoronformoron. TheproudpurveyorsoftheTripleWhopperwith Cheesearenowservingup530calories,1,210mgof sodiumand26fatgramsworthofhot,steamingirony. Itdoesntcomewithaspecialsauce.Buteveryoneof thosehundredsofcaloriesmightbelacedwithasecret ingredient:Ractopamine. RussianRoulette? Earlierthisyear,RussiabannedallU.S.beef,pork,and turkeyimportsbecauseofconcernsthatthemeat containsresiduesofRactopamine,adrugaddedto animalfeedasaproductivityenhancer.Russiahasthe fourthhighestpercapitaconsumptionofbothalcohol andtobacco,andalifeexpectancynearly10years shorterthantheaveragethroughouttheEuropean Union.OneRussianwasbraveenoughtobeshotinto spaceonthetipofarocketbuiltby1950sSoviet bureaucracyandheldtogetherwithlittlemorethan ducttapeandideology.Andthesepeopleareafraidto eatAmericanmeatbecausetheythinkitstoo dangerous. InDecember2012,theAnimalLegalDefenseFund, alongwiththeCenterforFoodSafety,petitionedthe FDAtostoptheuseinfoodproductionofthis controversialsubstance,shiningalightintothe shadowyoverlapbetweenhumanhealthandanimal welfarethreatsinfoodproduction. Whyshouldyoucare,notonlyforthemillionsofcows, pigs,andturkeyskilledasfoodinthiscountry,butfor yourownhealth?IfyouregoingtobeplayingRussian roulette,itpaystohaveanideahowmanybulletsarein thegun. WhatisRactopamine? Partofaclassofdrugscalledbetaadrenergicagonists, racotopamineistheactiveingredientintheturkeyfeed additiveTopmax.Itsadministeredduringthefinaltwo weeksoftheirlives,inalastditchefforttofattenthem up,andneverwithdrawnbeforeslaughter. Ractopamineisalsosimilarlyusedasafeedadditivefor cows(Optaflexx)andpigs(Paylean),increasingtherate atwhichanimalsconvertfeedtomuscle,growingfaster andleanerwithoutanyadditionalfoodortime. Pigsfedractopamineproduceanaverageof10percent moremeatthanractopaminefreeanimalsgiventhe sameamountoffood.Thatraisesprofitsby$2per animal,accordingtoElancoAnimalHealth,thedivision ofEliLillythatmanufacturesallthreeproducts.
Vegan Cuisine and the Law:
a ractopamine molecule
MysteryMeat Anestimated60to80percentofpigsand30percentof cowsintheUnitedStatesarepumpedfullofthisdrugin thedaysleadinguptotheirslaughter.Numbersfor

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turkeyshaveprovenfarmoreelusive.Wedecidedtogo straighttothehorsesmouthandcalledElancotoask themdirectly.Itturnsoutthehorsesmouthwas surprisinglytightlippedonthesubjectofhorsesorany otheranimal.Theywouldntconfirmthewidely reportedstatisticsoncowsandpigs,andthey absolutelywouldnottalkturkey. WealsoaskedBurgerKingandHardees/Carls,Jr. whethertheturkeysintheirburgersaregettinghigh(or atleastwide)onthisdrug.Noneresponded. TheFoodandDrugAdministrationapproved ractopamineuseforpigsin1999,forcattlein2003,and forturkeysin2008.Theyreinarathersmallclubthat believesthatitssafe.InadditiontotheU.S.,only25 othernationsallowtheuseofractopamine. InadditiontoRussia,the27EuropeanUnioncountries, China,Taiwanand130othercountrieshavebannedits use.IntheU.S.,ChipotlerestaurantsandWholeFoods Marketsavoidractopaminelacedmeat.TheU.S.even hasacertifiedractopaminefreeprograminplace specificallyformarketingporktotheEU.Theguiding principleseemstobethattheyllforegousingthisdrug ifthatstheonlywaytosellmeattoforeignerswho appeartobemoreopposedtosufferingaheartattack, buttheyareperfectlywillingtoletAmericansplay Russianroulette. HumanSideEffects Ractopamineslabelsays:Individualswith cardiovasculardiseaseshouldexercisespecialcaution toavoidexposure.Notforuseinhumans.Whenmixing andhandling[Ractopamine],useprotectiveclothing, imperviousgloves,protectiveeyewear,andaNIOSH approveddustmask. Onlyonehumanstudyhasattemptedtoinvestigatethe humanhealtheffectsofractopamineexposure.This study,conductedbyElanco,involvedsixhealthymale volunteers.Oneofthemwasremovedbecausehis heartbeganracingandpoundingabnormally,according toadetailedevaluationofthestudybyEuropeanfood safetyofficials.Whatdoyoucalladrugthatalmost causesaheartattackin17%oftheotherwisehealthy menwhotakeit?Perfectlysafe,apparently. AnimalSideEffects Ractopaminehastriggeredmorereportsofadverse effectsinpigsthananyotheranimaldrugontheUS market.Itsbeenlinkedtocardiovascularstress, tremors,increasedaggression,brokenlimbs,lameness,
hyperactivity,trembling,collapse,depression,diarrhea, spasms,vomiting,anddeathinpigs. NBCNewsreportedthatUSDAmeatinspectorsfound thatractopaminehasincreasedthenumberofdowner pigs,pigswhoaretoolametostandorwalkontheir owntotheirdeathontotheslaughterhousekillfloor.So theyaredragged,beaten,pushedwithforklifts,or shockedwithelectricprodstogetthemtomove,or theydiewheretheyareafterhoursordayswithout food,waterorveterinarycare.
Asaresult,theFDArequiredElancotoputawarning labelonPayleantowarnofincreasedriskofdownerpig syndrome.Itreads: PigsfedPaylean20maybeatanincreased riskforexhibitingthefatigued/downerpig syndromeparticularlywhenmarketedathigh bodyweights.Pighandlingmethodstoreduce theincidenceoffatigued/downerpigsshould bethoroughlyevaluatedpriortoinitiatingthe useofPaylean20. Pigfarmersacrossthenationimmediatelystopped usingitofcourse,nowthattheyhadreadabouthow muchagonyitwouldcausetheirprecious,precious pigs,whomtheythenclutchedlovinglywhileflushing theirremainingstocksofnowreviledPayleandownthe toilet.Thisdidnot,itshouldbepointedout,actually happen,butitsdifficultnottotakesomesolacein therapeuticsarcasm.TheFDAtooknoactionto regulatetheuseofractopamine.Allitdidwasrequire thatpigfarmersbeawareofhowmuchsufferingit mightcausepigs.Asfarasdemographicswhohave voicedseriousethicalobjectionstomodernpig production,pigfarmersrankclosetothebottom. Racketopamine AnarticleunashamedlytitledLillyhopesElancounit becomesacashcow,reportsthat[Eli]Lillyiscounting onrapidgrowthfromitshithertosleepyElancounitto helpoffsetsomeofthe$10billionincurrentrevenueit
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standstoloseoverthenextfiveyearsaspatentsonits bestsellingdrugsexpire. SowhileElancocallsitselfAWorldLeaderinAnimal HealthProductsandServices,animalhealthisnotone ofitsgoals.Infactitslargelytheopposite. Ractopaminehasnotherapeuticapplicationsatall.Its soleintendedpurposeistomakeanimalsbigger.Its unintendedeffectistomakethemsicker. Ourgovernmentregulatoryagenciesaresupposedto protectourhealth,notthehealthofEliLillyandBurger Kingstockportfolios.Yettheyroutinelyapprove rampantandrecklessuseofdrugsinanimalagriculture, evenastherestoftheworldturnsawayinamazement anddisgust.Itsjustsoupsidedownthatweretempted toimplementaRussiansolution,andbythatwemean, wheresthevodka?
TheAuthors
MindyKursbanisa practicingattorneywhois passionateaboutanimals, food,andhealth.Shegained herexperienceand knowledgeaboutvegan cuisineandthelawwhile workingfortenyearsas generalcounselandthen executivedirectorofthePhysiciansCommitteefor ResponsibleMedicine.SinceleavingPCRMin2007, Mindyhasbeenwritingandspeakingtohelpothers maketheswitchtoaplantbaseddiet.Mindywelcomes feedback,comments,andquestionsat mkursban@gmail.com. AndrewBreslinistheauthor ofMother'sMilk,the definitiveaccountofthevast globalconspiracy orchestratedbythedairy industry,whichsecretly controlshumanitythrough mindcontrollingsubstancescontainedincowmilk.Inall likelihoodthisisahilariousworkofsatyricfiction,but thenagain,youneverknow.Healsoauthorstheblog AndyRants,almostcertainlythebestblogthatyouhave neverread.HeisanavidbookrevieweratGoodreads. HeworkedatPhysiciansCommitteeforResponsible MedicinewithMindyKursban,withwhomhe occasionallycollaboratesonprojectsconcerninglegal issuesassociatedwithhealthandfood.Andrew'sfiction andnonfictionhaveappearedinawidevarietyofprint andonlinevenues,coveringanevenwidervarietyof topics.HelivesinPhiladelphiawithhisgirlfriendand cat,whoarenotthesameperson.
Tasty Homemade Vegan Breads!

by Liz Lonnetti
Canveganbreadbequickandsimple,supportlocal economiesandbeatrulytransformativemomentin yourrelationshiptoyourfood?Andcanitallbefun? Youbet! UntilIcameacrossthe5MinuteaDaytechniquefrom JeffHertzberg,M.D.,andZoFranois,Ihadntreally triedtomakemyownbread.Iknewhowtomake bread,butneverreallyhadthetime.Despitebeing skepticalaboutthis5minuteclaim,requiringno kneadingorcomplicatedproofing,Itrieditandfoundit reallywasaseasyandfastastheymakeitlook.The ingredientsareverysimple:flour,water,yeastandsalt. Ifyouwanttousewholewheatflourforahealthierloaf, planonsourcinganotheringredientcalledvitalwheat gluten.Itprovidesthebreadwithalightertextureif youplanonstoringyourdoughforuptotwoweeksin thefridge.Youcanfindvitalwheatglutenatmany healthygrocerystores.Clickhereforavideooftheir Originalrecipeandherefortheirwholewheatversion. Ifyouhavenevermadeyourownbreadbefore,then thisisthetimeandtherecipetostart.Itisfast,easy andaffordablebyanymeasure,plusifyoudontuseall thedoughyoucanfreezeitforlater. Theonlydownsidetothe5Minutebread,inmy opinion,isthespaceusedinyourfridge.Wholewheat flourisbestkeptinthefreezerand,coupledwitha6 quartcontainerinthefridge,thatisalotofspace dedicatedtobread.Manypeoplepurchasewheat berriesforsignificantsavingsandlongerstoragelife thanwholewheatflour,butthenwhat?Howarethose wholegrainsgroundintoflour?Ifyouareluckyenough toownaVitamixblender,youalsohaveaflourmillthat caneasilyandquicklyturnhardgrainseedintofresh healthyflour.Vitamixmanufacturesaspecialdry ingredientbladejustforgrindinggrains,butyoucan alsouseyourwetbladewithgoodenoughresults. Theeasiestrecipetobeginyourownflourgrinding journeyistomakepitabread.JaneatBlendItand MendIthasawonderfulvideosuretoinspireyoutotry itathome(andprobablystartsavinguptobuya Vitamixifyoudontalreadyhaveone)!Keepingyour wheatberriesinthefreezercertainlyextendstheir freshness,butitalsohelpskeepthetemperaturelower astheyare groundto flour.Itsas easyastaking 1cups wheat berries, grindfor1 minutes.Add 1cupwater andoptional1 tspsalt.AlternativelypulseonHighforasecondortwo andscrapesidesuntilthedoughformsintoaroughball ontopoftheblades.Dumpitallout,kneadandshape thedoughintoaballformandpinchoffsmallhandfuls aboutthesizeofagolfball.Flattenthemoutwithyour handsandarollingpinandbakeonabareovenrackat 475degreesFfor3minutes.Thatsit,andfrom personalexperiencethesearetasty!Oh,andyoudont needapizzatypestoneforthese,Ivefoundtheypuff upevenbetterjustonthebareovenrackaslongasyou trytogettheendsascloseaspossibletoawiresupport withoutbigoverhangs. Whathappenswhenyoutakeyourbreadmakingtothe nextlevel?Thesequickandeasybreadsusingwheat purchasedatyourgrocerystoreareafantasticstarting point,butwhataboutlearningmoreaboutwhereyour flourwasgrown?IwasluckyenoughtohearJeff Zimmerman,ofHaydenFlourMills,speakatanArizona HerbAssociationmeeting.Hespokeaboutthehistory ofproducingwheathereinthedesert,therecent
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TheAuthor
Asaprofessionalurbandesigner,Liz Lonettiispassionateaboutbuilding community,bothphysicallyand socially.ShegraduatedfromtheU ofMNwithaBAinArchitecturein 1998.Shealsoservesasthe ExecutiveDirectorforthePhoenix PermacultureGuild,anonprofit organizationwhosemissionisto inspiresustainablelivingthrougheducation,community buildingandcreativecooperation (www.phoenixpermaculture.org).Alongtimeadvocate forbuildinggreenerandmoreinterconnected communities,Lizvolunteershertimeandtalentfor otherlocalgreencauses.Inhersparetime,Lizenjoys cookingwiththeveggiesfromhergardens,sharing greatfoodwithfriendsandneighbors,learningfrom andteachingothers.TocontactLiz,pleasevisitherblog sitewww.phoenixpermaculture.org/profile/LizDan.
effortstoreviveheritagegrains,andbringingbackto marketArizonaRoseandHaydenMillsflour.The effortsoftheZimmermanfamily,localfarmerssuchas SteveSossamanofQueenCreekandlocalbusinesslike PizzeriaBianco,haverecreatedalocalfoodeconomy andrevivedoldwheatstrainslikeWhiteSonoranand RedFife.ChefChrisBiancousesthiswheatinhis nationallyknownpizzasandbreads.Asifsuperiortaste, textureandsupportoflocaleconomieswerenot enough,thesegrainsarebetterfortheenvironment. Theheritagewheatvarietiesbeinggrownaresowell adaptedtoourdesertthattheyrequiresabouthalfas muchwatercomparedtoconventionalwheat,no fertilizerandnochemicalstogrow! Hopefullyyouareinspiredtotaketheplungeintobread making,pleasedowatchthevideolinks,theyarewhat inspiredmeandImhappytosharethemwithyou. Happybaking!
Resources
www.phoenixpermaculture.org
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The Vegan Traveler: Hudson Valley, NY

By Chef Jason Wyrick
Ilovetraveling,especiallywhenIgettogotoa placeIhaveneverbeento,HudsonValley.I frequentlytravelaroundtheUSteachingvegan cookingclassesandmylatestonebroughtmeto Rhinebeck,NY,atownIhadneverheardofbefore. Seeingnewplacesisoneofmyfavoritethings aboutteachingandifyoulikeantiquestoresand boutiqueshops,Rhinebeckisagreattowntovisit. I,however,amnotafan.Putmeinaused bookstoreoratabletopgamestoreandIllspend hoursofmydaytherelookingforcooltreasures. Putmeinanantique,orworse,somethingthat lookslikeacountryartsandcraftsshop,andIwill fleeforsanityssake.Ofcourse,thatjustmeansI havemoretimetodrivearoundandtryasmany veganandveganfriendlyrestaurantsIcouldfind! Plus,theareawasbeautiful,soIhadlittleto complainabout.Ihappentoliveinadesert,so gettingtocruisedownwindingroadsthrougha lushforestwiththewindowsrolleddownin
summer(notsomethingIusuallygettoexperience) isarealtreat. IwillstartoutbysayingthattheHudsonValley,at leastnorthofNewburgh,didnotfeellikeamecca ofvegancuisine.Therewerenoiconicvegan restaurants,ormusteatatdiningspots(withone exception,)butitdidendupbeingoneofthemost veganfriendlyareasIhavebeento.Injustabout everyrestaurant,therewereanumberof prominentveganitems.BecauseIwasabit worriedwhenIdidntseealotofveganoptionson thetypicalreviewsites,IwasquiterelievedwhenI actuallygottotheareaandstartedtalkingtothe localsaboutwhatwasavailable.Noshoppingat somerandomgrocerystoreandeatingevenmore randomfoodinahotelroomforme!
titosantana
MyfirststopwasatthetaqueriaTitoSantana.This coolrestaurant,locatedinBeacon,NY,servestacos (ifyoucouldntguessfromthefactthatitsa taqueria)andburritosandhasvegandesserts.
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Whileitselfnotavegetarianrestaurant,theirtacos andburritoscanbemadewithtofuorportabellas. Theportabellatacoswerealittleskimpyonthe mushroomsandleftmefeelinghungry,butthe tofuoneswerequitesatisfying.Theywerealso bothprettydeliciousandtheyweredoneinastyle thatwasmorereminiscentofrealMexicanstreet tacosthanthemundanefareoftenseeninthe states.Thetacoswereservedwithpickledred onions,shreddedcabbage,andahabanero pineapplesalsa.Thetacosweresmallandthe portionsabitskimpy,soplanonorderingthree tacoswhenyouheadintothetaqueria.Theyalso hadveganfudgecake!Iwantedtogetanotherone afterIfinishedthefirst,butselfcontrolwonout. Damnyouselfcontrol!Allinall,TitoSantana wasntmindblowing,butitwasacool,funplaceto stopinandgetabitetoeatandwellworththe time.
lovethisplace.Itwasbynomeansvegan,butif youbringasmartphonewithyou,youcanhopon Barnivoreandcheckoutwhatsgood.Ipromise youwillfindahordeofgoodqualityveganbeers there.Ahorde.Nowthatwasafunfind.
karmaroadcaf
AfterTito,Iheadedtomyhotelroomthefirstnight inPoughkeepsie.Therewereacouplevegetarian andoneveganrestaurantthere,thoughtheydidnt looktoonoteworthywhenIdroveby(Ihaveeaten atsomanyAsianmockmeatrestaurantsthatall seemthesame)andIwasalreadyfullbythistime.I didcomeacrossamassivebeerstore,though, claimingthattheyhadthelargestselectionofbeer intheworld.Laterthatnight,afterIcouldntsleep, Idecidedtoseeiftheirclaimwastrue.Imnotsure ifitwas,butitwasprettyclose!Itwasallbeerand theyhadhundredsofbeersfromaroundtheworld available.Ifyouareabeerconnoisseur,youwill
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ThenextdayIheadedfarthernorth.Driving aroundthispartofHudsonValleywasacompletely differentexperiencethanwhatIwasusedto.It wasliketheareawasonebigscatteredvillagewith pocketsofshopsandrestaurantsdotted throughout.Thesepocketswereostensiblythe townshipslikeRhinebeckandWoodstock,butit oftenfeltlikethevillagesjustkindofmergedone intotheother.MyfirststopwasinNewPaltz, whereIvisitedtheKarmaRoadOrganicCaf. KarmaRoadislocatedjustpastthemain thoroughfareofshopsandwassuperbusywhenI wasthere.Immediatelyuponwalkingin,itfeltlike athrowbacktotheveganrestaurantsthatwere aroundtwentyyearsago.Lotsofwraps,sprouts, andsandwichesonthe menu.Typically,those placesturnmeoff,but KarmaRoadhada vibrancytoitthattotally madeitworkandmade mewanttostayandeat thereratherthangetmy foodtogo.Iendedup gettingatempeh,lettuce,
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andtomatosandwich(thisisthetypeoffoodyou canexpecttofindthere)andwhileitwasnt anythingotherthanwhatyouwouldexpect,and maybeabitexpensiveforwhatitwas,itwasstill satisfyingandafunplacetoeat.Ialsogotthere blackenedtofu,whichwasreallygoodand definitelyworththeprice.Theyusedsome blackeningspicesandatouchoftahinionit,which madeallthedifference.IfIwastravelingthatway again,Iwouldgooutofmywaytostopinfora bite. Afterthat,IdroveovertoWoodstockafterhearing fromafewpeoplethatIshouldwalkaroundthe townandcheckoutsomeofthefoodplacesthere. ThefirstplaceIwenttowasateashopcalledThe TeaShop.Iknow,notthemostcreativename,but itdiditsjobandgotmetostepin.TheTeaShop hasagoodselectionoflooseleafteaandtea brewingaccessories,butmoreimportantly,they hadsomereallygoodqualityiceteaontapandit wasgettingprettyhotthatday.Actually,Iwouldnt sayitwassuperhot,butthehumiditykillsme (desert,remember)andiceteawasexactlywhatI needed.Theyofferedsoy,vanillasoy,andalmond milkwiththeirteasatnoextrachargeandIusually dontgetthosethreeofferedtome,letalonefor free.ThanksTheTeaShop!Havingsecuredmytea, Iwalkedovertomyrealtarget,theGardenCafon theGreen.
Thissmallveganrestaurantwaswellreviewedand itseemedlikethepremiereveganplaceinthe area.Iluckedoutandmanagedtogetthereright betweenlunchanddinnerservice,soIwasoneof theonlyfewpeoplethere.Lookingoverthemenu, itlooksliketheymightliveuptothereputation.I sawsomecreativeitemsonthemenu,butitwas thedailyspecialthatcaughtmyeye.Apotpiebowl madewithcornbreadandtempehandgreenson theside(andIwasreallycravingsomegreensat thispoint).Perfectforanearlydinnerandit soundedsatisfying.However,justacrosstheroad wasastreetvendorsellingwhathecalled vegeterraneancuisinethatcaughtmyeye.Washe vegan?Ibettersavesomeroom,justincase,I thought.Or,Illjustbeabitofaglutton,orderthe fullbowlattheGardenCaf,andwalkovertothe streetvendorafterwards,andthatisjustwhatI did.
Thebowlarrived,eventually(likeIsaid,Icaught thembetweenservices),andIdugin.Ok,Ihaveto saythatthebowlstretchedtheboundaryof whatIconsiderabowl.Itwasaverysmallramekin withthepotpieinit,withafewslicesofspiced tempehonthesideandaheepingpileofsauted greensallservedinabowl.Iwashopingformore ofapotpie,butsinceitwasthegreensIwasreally craving,Iwasnttoosad.Thetempehhada weightinesstoit,likeitwasdressedwithanutor seedbutterandthepotpieneededabitofsalt, butthatcornbreadwassupersoftwithjustalight crustontheoutsideandtheveggiemedleyinside
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wasdelicious.Thegreenswerecookedperfectly, righttothepointwheretheyaresoft,butnotso muchthattheyjustcollapsedownontotheplate, orthebowlasitmaybe.Itwasdefinitelygood, soulsatisfyingfood,justmaybenotquitewhatI expected.Iwillalsosaythatyoushouldseata patronatthebarwhenthereareplentyoftables available,andthenhaveadinnerservicestaff meetingatsaidbar.Bythistime,Iwasfull,but therewasonemoreplaceIneededtocheckout. Itsatrial,yes,butIdohavetodoagoodjobof reportingmyfoodjourneyforyou,dontI?
greenpalatesadly,thisisthebestpictureIhad
AcrossthestreetIwenttothepavilionandgrill setupthatwasTheGreenPalate.Thesignsaid veganfriendly,soIwashopingitwasavegan place,butIwasntsure.Usually,veganfriendly meansarestaurantthatissomethingotherthan strictlyvegan.Hmm.IwonderedifIshouldjusthop inmycarandheadbacktothehotelroom,butthe grillandthevegeterraneanadvertisementkept pullingmeback.ImgladIdid!Thiswaseasilythe bestfoodIhadonthetrip.Itturnsoutthefood standwasindeedveganandtheyweredoing grilledveganpizzasandpanini.Notonlythat,the ingredientsIsawonthepizzaswereingredients andflavorcombinationsIhadseenonpizzasin SouthernItaly,likebroccolirabeandgrilledonions. Plus,itjustsmelledright.Ihadtohavesome,butI almostmissedout.Turnsout,TheGreenPalate
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onlytakescashandIhadneithercashnoradebit cardonmetogetsome.Sad,IaskedifIcouldat leastgetapictureofsomeoftheirfoodandthats whenGiovanni,theownerofTheGreenPalate, steppedoutfrombehindhisgrillandofferedto makemeapizzaforfree,andwhatapizza.Itwasa personalsizedpizzawithbroccolirabe,caramelized onions,alighttomatosauce,andadrizzleofolive oil.Soundssimple,butsimplefoodsaretheeasiest onestoscrewup.Thispizzahadaperfectlycrisped crustandthebalanceofflavorswassublime.Iam gettinghungryjustthinkingaboutthatpizza,the combinationoflushsweetnessfromtheonions andsauce,thecrispynuttinessfromthewhole graincrust,thesmokinessfromthegrill,andthe mellowedoutbitternessfromthebroccolirabe.I expectedtogetit,takeapicture,andeatitonthe waybacktomycar,butIjuststoodthereand devouredthewholething.Ontopofthat,Igotto chatwithGiovanniwhilehemadethepizzaand learnedthatheusedtoownapizzarestaurant,but nooneknewitwasvegan,andthathedistributed severalofhisdishestotherestaurantsaroundthe area.HisgrandfatherwasaSicilianrestaurateur andIthinkGiovannimusthavegottenthecooking genefromhim.Anallaroundniceguyandgreat food,andIdidntevengettotheespressoor panini!Whileheonlyhashispavilionopenonthe weekends,ifIambackinthearea,Iwillgoquitea bitoutofmywaytovisitTheGreenPalateagain.
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Myoneregretduringmyfoodjourneythroughthe HudsonValleywasthatIdidnotgetovertoSweet MaresasUpstateCupcakesorLagustasLuscious,a chocolatierandsometimesrestaurant.Ihaveheard botharequiteexcellentandIamcurioustoknowif Iwillhavetorevisemyopinionoftherebeingno iconicplacesintheHudsonValley.HopefullyIwill gettotravelbacktheresoon! ContactInfo TitoSantanawww.tacosantana.com KarmaRoadCafwww.karmaroad.net GardenCafwww.gardencafewoodstock.com GreenPalate www.facebook.com/thegreenpalategrill LagustasLusciouswww.lagustasluscious.com SweetMaresasUpstateCupcake www.facebook.com/SweetMaresa HudsonValleywww.hudsonvalley.org
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An Interview with Cookbook Author Tamisin Noyes

Pleasetellusaboutyourself! Myhusband,Jim,andIliveinNortheastOhiowith our3wonderkitties.Igrewupinameatand potatoesfamily.Ihatedvegetablesasakid,butI likedtobake.Icookedsome,butdidntreallyget intoituntilgoingvegetarianintheearly80s.IfIm notcooking,Imquilting!Idreamofhavingavegan bedandbreakfastwithahugegarlicgarden(we haveasmallonenow)andacoololdbarnwhere myhusbandcanhostmusicevents.Withlotsof quiltsaround,ofcourse. Whatledyoutobecomeveganandwhydidyou maketheleaptowritingvegancookbooks? WhileIwasincollege,Istartedlearningabout worldhungerandhappeneduponDietforaSmall Planet.Theamountofgrainneededtofeedacow toproduceapoundofbeefcomparedtohow manypeoplethatsamegrainwouldfeedwas mindmelting.Igotitonanintellectuallevel,but notanemotionaloneyet.Shortlyafterreadingthe book,Ihadachickensandwichatalocal restaurant.IrealizedIwaseatingskin!I determinedthenandtherethatIneverwantedan animaltosuffertofeedme.Fromthere,asa vegetarian,Iwentthroughmanyphasesofbeing anonandoffvegan,butIsayIdidntbecomea committedveganuntil2004.Alightbulbclickedon andImadeamorepersonalconnectiontothe
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dairylink.Eggswereneveranissue,asImnota fanandneverusedthem. Atthattimein2004,Iimmediatelyjumpedinto recipetestingforsomeofthebestvegancookbook authorsandbeganbloggingalittlelater.Itwasthe earlierdaysofveganblogging,andmybloggot noticedbyJonRobertson,husbandofRobin Robertson.IwastestingforRobinandJonwas startingVeganHeritagePress.Heapproachedme aboutwritingabook,andIwasoffandrunning. Whatdidyoudobeforeyoubecameavegan cookbookauthor? WhatdidntIdo?Iveworkedinaprison,a hospital,restaurants,bookstores,andlibraries.I alsostartedanonprofitgroupwhichsent handmadecardstochildrenwithlifethreatening illnesses.Mostrecentlybeforewriting,Imade handmadesoap.Thatbusinesslastedabout10 yearsbeforeIwasreadytomoveon. Whatisthebiggestchallengeyouhavefaced writingyourbooksandhowdidyouovercomeit? Goodquestion!Igetknockedsometimesforhaving ingredientliststhatpeoplethinkaretoolong, especiallyinmyfirstbook.Thoselonglistsare mostlyherbsandspicesandImconvincedthat theyreallydoaddlayersofflavor.Ilovebig,bold
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flavorsandIthinkIvebecomeknownforthat.But Igetthattheyareintimidatingtopeople,soIm tryingtofocusmoreontechniquesforflavor,and usingfeweringredients.Oneofthebestthings aboutcookingisthatitisaneverendinglearning process,soIviewitasmoreofanopportunitythan arealdifficulty. Wheredoyoufindinspirationforyourchoiceof topics? Allovertheplace!Ikeepafileofbookideas.Some arekeepersthatIhopetowriteoneday,while othersgetonthelistasawhimandendupbeing dropped. Yourbook,Vegan SandwichesSave theDay,isoneof myfavoritevegan cookbooks.Whatis themostfun sandwichyou createdforthat bookandhowdid youcomeupwith it? Wow,thanks.IdhavetosaytheJimwich.JimandI wereridinginthecar(nodoubtonatripfrom groceryshopping)andIaskedhimwhathisdream sandwichwouldbe.Hethrewouttheideaoffried picklesandseitan,thenIsetaboutcreatingthe sandwichinanevenbiggerwaythanheimagined. Withalltheboldflavorsinthatsandwich,itsa goodexampleofhowIcook. Youvealsogottwomorebookscomingout withinjustacouplemonthsofeachother.Please tellusaboutthemandhowdidyoufindtimeto writesomanybookssoquickly?
Iknowitseems likethosetwo werewrittenat thesametime, buttheyreally werent.Grills GoneVegan waswrittena coupleofyears agoandjust didnthitthe publicationscheduleuntilnow.Thatoneiswith BookPubCo.Therecipesareforeverycourseand theycanbemadeinsideonagrillpanorgriddler, oroutsideonthegrill.Ilovegrillingbecauseitsso casual,andtheresultsarealwayssoflavorful. Grillingisasuperfun,socialwaytocook,and probablymyfavoritewaytospendtimewith friends. WholeGrainVegan Bakingiscowritten withCelineSteenof HaveCake,WillTravel. FairWindsPressisthe publisher.Weve focusedonlyonwhole grainflours, healthier sweeteners,and haventusedany margarine,butcrammeditfullofincredible recipes.Thisonewaswritteninarelativelyshort time,butbothCelineandItendtobeverygoal oriented,andwebothspurredeachotheronwith recipeideas.Writingwithapartnergivesyouan instantsoundingboard,too,whichmakesthe processevenmorefun.
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Ifyouhadoneessentialpieceofadviceyoucould givetohomecooks,whatwoulditbe? ThebestpieceofadviceIevergotwasfromMike CrookerfromWhattheHellDoesaVeganEat Anyway?.Hesaidtojustcook,cookallthetime. Livinginthemiddleofnowherewithveryfew veganoptions,ifImnotcooking,wereusuallynot eating.Mikeswisdomworkedwellforme,sothat iswhatIdtellothers. Whatisyourfavoriterecipethatyouliketocook athome? Tofuscrambles.Theycanbeasgourmetand plannedasanythingorelse,orasrandomasclean outthefridge.Withawellstockedherbandspice cabinet,youcangoinanydirection.Ialwaysmake tofuscramblesontheweekends,andhavea coupleofmyfavoritescramblerecipesinAVK. Wheredoyouseetheveganfoodsceneheadedin thenextcoupleofyears? Exploding!TheAmericanpopulationisgrowing moreandmoreinterested.Itissuchanexciting timetobevegan.Justlookattherapidgrowthin thevegancheeseindustry.Thatsabigone becausesomanypeoplesaycheeseistheirhurdle. Whatadvicecanyougiveaspiringvegan cookbookauthors? Theme,theme,theme!Ifyouvegotaterrific concept,bepatientandyoullfindtheright publisher. Whatprojectsdoyouhavecomingup? CelineandIareworkingonanewbook.Thetheme isveganfingerfoods.Wevegotmostlyappetizers,
snacks,andsmallplates,butwealsohavesome desserts.Howcouldwenot? ThanksTami! ContactInfo YoucanseewhatTamiisuptoat www.veganappetite.com. Bio TamasinNoyesTamasinNoyesistheauthorof AmericanVeganKitchen,GrillsGoneVegan,and coauthor(withCelineSteen)ofVeganSandwiches SavetheDay!andWholeGrainVeganBaking.A committedvegetariansince1980andveganfor thepast10years,Tamilovestocookwithbig,bold flavorswhileexploringfoodfromdifferent cultures,aswellasredefiningAmericancomfort food.TamilivesandblogsinOhio,withherbest friend/husband,Jim,andthreelovekitties.Follow Tamisblog,www.veganappetite.com,andfindher onfacebook.
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What Were Eating

Food Reviews and Recipes

house,itlastsacoupleofdays.Eppalastedaboutan hour.Ifyouarelookingforanorganic,veganwine perfectforasummerpatioparty,Eppamakesagreat buy,especiallyatabout$12abottle.LookforEppaat WholeFoodsandcheckoutwww.eppasangria.comfor moredetailsaboutthisantioxidantrich,supertasty wine.
EppaOrganicSangria
Myexperiencewithsangriahasbeenabitchaotic,soto speak.Ivehadsupersweetsangria,sangriathattasted likeithadfruitconcentrateaddedtoit,sangriathatwas tootannic,andsomesangriasthatwerejustright. Sweetwithoutbeingcloying,refreshing,fullbodied, andeasytodrink.Eppaorganicsangriaisallthose things,butwithsomeaddedbonuses.First,itsorganic anditreflectsinthetaste.Second,Eppausesafew extrafruitjuicesnotfoundintraditionalsangria,namely bloodorange(oftenorangecanbefound,butusually notbloodorange),blueberry,andacai,andtheydont skimponthepomegranate.Ilovedthefruitandberry mixusedforthiswine.Notonlydoesitupthe antioxidantcountforthiswine,itupsthetaste! Normallywhenabottleofwinegetsopenedinmy
CasaNobleOrganicTequilas
Firstoff,thesearesippingtequilas.Theyarewaytoo highqualityandhavetoomuchcomplexityandbodyto beotherwise.Unlikemosttequilas,whicharedistilled twice,CasaNoblegoesthroughonemoredistilling. Theyarealsopure100%blueagaveandcompletely organic.Ok,thatdoesntalwaysnecessarilymeana tequilaisgoingtobegood,butCasaNoblecompletely exceededwhatIwasexpecting.Yousee,Iamnotmuch ofatequiladrinker.Mosttequilasaresinglenote entitieswithaharshburn.AllthreeofthetequilasI tasted,theCrystal,theReposado,andtheAnejowere anythingbut.TheCrystalhadthepurest,brightesttaste outofthethreetequilas.TheReposadohadalittle extrabodytoitwithaflavorprofilethatremindedme ofalmonds.TheAnejo,theagedtequila,tookthisastep beyondtheReposado,withhintsofoakandvanillathat
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playedaroundthetongueandlastedforseveral minutes.TheAnejowasmyfavorite,butIstilllovedthe othertwo.Theyhadabitetothem,butnota harshness,andtheyalltastedclean.Eachofthesereally capturedtheessenceoftheblueagaveplantandwhat atequilashouldbe.BottlesofCasaNoblearearound $40$50andarewellworththeexpense.Thisistrulya tequilatodrinkfortasteanditmakesaclassyafter dinnerdrink,idealforarelaxedsummereveningwith friends. FormoreinformationaboutCasaNoble,checkout www.casanoble.com,whereyoucanlearnmoredetails abouttheproduct,abouttheestatewherethetequila isproduced,andaboutthetequiladistillingprocess.
Sangrita
Sangritaisasippingpalatecleanserservedbetween tastesofhighendtequilasblancos,likeCasaNoble Crystal.Itisbasicallythecollectedjuicesofa traditionalnorthernMexicofruitsaladwithsomehot sauceaddedtoit. 1cupoffreshorangejuice cupoffreshpomegranatejuice Juiceof1lime 2tbsp.ofCholulahotsauce Combinealltheingredientsandletthemsitforabout 5minutesbeforeserving.
BeyondMeat
BeyondMeatisthenewstarontheveganblock.Witha sleeklooktothepackagingandanexclusivedebutat theWholeFoodsdeli,itmadeaquicksplash,butdoesit holduptoitsreputation?Emphatically,yes! BeyondMeatcurrentlycomesinthreeflavors,Grilled, Southwest,andLightlySeasoned.Thetextureofeachis thesame,fairlydense,butnothomogenous,witha meatychew.ItscloseenoughtomeatthatIwouldnt hesitatetouseitasameatsubstituteforanon vegetarianandtheywouldnthesitatetoeatit.Outof thethree,myfavoritewastheGrilledflavor.Ithasa nicemesquitetastetoit(myfavoritetypeofgrilling
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wood)andamlangeofspicestogiveitanextraflavor boost.Itsanicewaytogetatasteofthegrillwithout havingtolightupthecoals.However,keepinmindthat youdonthaveasmuchcontroloftheflavorwiththe GrilledorSouthwestversions.Ifyouwanttotalcontrol, gowiththeLightlySeasoned,whichiswhatItypically doifIamnotgoingforasuperfastmeal,orifIwantto grillitmyself.Also,BeyondMeatisnotaproductthat willcoverallyourneeds.ItisnottheproductofchoiceI woulduseifIwantedsomethingthatwasverytender oronethatshreds.Thestripsalsodriedoutveryquickly onthegrill,sothesecondtimethrough,Isoakedthem inwaterforabout30minutestokeepthemtender whileonahotgrill.Thatbeingsaid,itistheperfect meatsubstituteforrecipeswhereyouwantadense, heartyproduct,likeinachickensalad,withparticular typesoftacos,satays,orwithenchiladas.Ifyouneed thattextureforyourrecipe,BeyondMeatisatthetop ofthepack. FormoreinformationaboutBeyondMeat,headto www.beyondmeat.com.YoucanfindBeyondMeatin thefreezersectionofWholeFoodsandatTropical SmoothieCafes.
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Lime Kissed Beyond Meat Tacos

Thesetacosareincrediblyeasytomakeandpacka powerhouseofflavor.WithsmokyBeyondMeatstrips andbrightlimes,theyaresuretosatisfyvegansand nonvegansalike. 1packageofBeyondMeatgrilledstrips 1tbsp.ofmojodeajoorgarlicoil 1tsp.ofanchopowder tsp.ofsalt Juiceof2limes 1cupofshreddedcabbage 1radish,slicedthin 1avocado,chopped Hotsaucetotaste 4thickcorntortillas Getyourcoalsormesquitewoodlitandfairlyhot. Whilethecoalsareheatingup,soaktheBeyondMeat stripsinwater(thiswillallowthestripstoabsorb waterandstaymoistonthegrill).Oncethecoalsare ready,patthemdry.TosstheBeyondMeatstripsin themojodeajoorgarlicoil,thentosstheminthe anchopowderandsalt.Transferthemtoaperforated grillpan.Grillthestrips,slowlystirringthem,for about5minutes,untiltheydevelopaslightchar. Transferthembacktoyourmixingbowland immediatelydressthemwithlimejuice.Shredthe cabbage,slicetheradish,andchoptheavocado. WarmthetortillasandfillthemwiththeBeyondMeat strips,thenthecabbage,thentheradish,thenthe avocado,andfinishoffwithhotsaucetotaste.
EarthBalanceVeganAgedWhiteCheddar FlavorPopcorn
DecadentCheesyPopcornforAll!! Ihavealwayslovedcheesypopcorn.TheyearafterI firstbecameveganthiswasoneoftheitemsIwas temptedbythemost.Iwenttothemoviesalmostevery week,andthesmellofthecheesypopcornwouldmake meslightlyinsane.Ifonlythishadbeenaroundback then,allmyproblemswouldhavebeensolved.Better latethannever,EarthBalancehasproduceda wonderfullydeliciousproduct.Thisalreadyperfectly poppedpopcorniscoatedwiththesamedelicious toppingastheirnewpuffs.Theresultisaproductthat isairy,cheesy,andintenselysatisfying. Imagineabrightpopofpopcornthatbringswithita touchofagedcheddarjoy.Thatfantasyisrealitywith thiswonderfulnewproduct.Itcomesinabigbag (about1617cups)andyouwillwantallofthatand more.Eachandeverykernelisalittlebitofperfection.I mustconfessthatIlikethisproductabitmorethan theirpuffsbecausetheyhavemorecoatingandit
adheresbetter.Thatcausesthisproducttobewell worththepriceofadmission. Soinsteadofreadingthis,grabyourselfabag.Ifyoudo nothavearetailernearyou,someofthevegangrocery storeshaveit.Bestofall,onceyouhaveabagandabig purse,youcanbringthisintothemoviesandhavethe samejoyofsnackingawaywhileyouwatchthenextbig blockbuster,orhostamovienightinside. HighestRecommendations.

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EarthBalanceVeganAgedWhiteCheddar FlavorPuffs
WhenIanomnivoreandintheprocessofeating anythingIwanted,IlovedCheezyPoofs.Callthem Cheetos,callthemthedevil,Isoughtthemoutand relishedinmyneonorangetingedfingers.Ididntlike thecrispyones,Ilikedthelittlepuffsofairthat disappearedinmymouth,leavingnothingbehindbuta tasteofcheeseandchemicals. Flashforwardtonow.Inolongerseethosethingsas food,letalonesomethingIwouldconsume.Ihavebeen happilyveganfor6yearsandcounting.Ilovetheway thatbeingveganmakesmefeelandlook.Andyou knowwhat?SometimesImisscheesypoofs.Imissthem onroadtrips,orsometimesIjustmissthemoutofthe blue. EarthBalancehasgivenusthebestofbothworlds.They madeacheesepuffthatisvegan,basedonnavy beans,thattastesgreat.Bright,clean,withaslight cheesyflavor,thesedisappearinyourmouthina cloudofnotsoguiltypleasure.Eachbagcontainsfour servingsof120calorieseach,andthesecomewitha littlefiberandproteinforyoursnackingpleasure.
Now,ifyourelookingstrictlyfortheneonorangethrills ofyesteryear,thesewillnotwork.Theyarewhite,with noartificialcoloring.Forme,thelackofartificialcoloris ahugeplus,sinceitcantriggeraheadache.Theseare anallnatural,morehealthythanconventionaltreat. Theonlydownsidetotheselittlewondersistheydonot haveatonofthecoating.Thisissadbecausethat coatingispuregoldandyouenjoyeverysinglebite no,everysinglemolecule.Alotofthecoatingfallsto thebottomofthebag,andthisiswhyImakesurethatI haveabagforbothmyhusbandandI.Thatway,we donthavetofightoverthecoatingcrumbs.However,if EarthBalancecouldincludemorecoatingandfinda waytomakeitsticktothepuffstheywouldhavea productthatwouldbankruptmebuyingitall.Asit stands,itisatastytreatthatleavesyoufeelingclean andbrightafteryoueatitsomethingthatnotallsnack foodcansay. Highlyrecommended. FormoreinformationaboutEarthBalancepuffs,goto www.earthbalancenatural.com.
DaiyaCreamCheese
Daiyaquicklybecamethebigvegancheeseonthe marketandwithinjustacoupleofyears,theyhave expandedtoblocksofhavarti,slicesofprovolone, cheddar,andSwiss,andnowcreamcheese.Infact,Iam surprisedithastakenthislong.Thequestionis,wasit worththewait?Andtheansweris,yes.Ifyouwereever afanofthatthickcreamcheesefoundinthedairy sectionofmostgrocerystores,thenDaiyatotallynails
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it.Ifyouare,orwere,afanofhighqualityartisancream cheeses,thisproductisnotforyousinceitisalmosta directanalogueofthestandardcommercialcream cheese.LikeotherDaiyaproducts,theircreamcheeseis soyfreeandithasaparticularundertastetoit.Onits own,thatundertastemaybealittletooprevalent,but assoonasitismixedwithotheringredients,itgetslost. Iwillsay,itactuallyworkstocomplementthechiveand onioncreamcheesethattheymakeandnotsomuch theplain.Speakingofthechiveandonionversion,the textureofthiswasalittleflakier(asfarascream cheesesgo),notquiteasdenseastheplain.Itthrewme atfirst,butIendedupreallyenjoyingthisoneandused itforseveralquickwraps.Allinall,averygoodvegan creamcheese.
Madelynisaloverofdessert,whichshecelebrateson herblog,http://madelynpryor.blogspot.com/.Shehas beenmakingherowntastydessertsforover16years, andeatingdessertforlongerthanshecarestoadmit. Whensheisntinthekitchencreatingnewwondersof sugarygoodness,sheischasingafterherbadkitties,or reviewingproductsforvariouswebsitesand publications.Shecanbecontactedat thebadkittybakery@gmail.comor madelyn@veganculinaryexperience.com.
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What Were Reading

Book Reviews

Authors:TamasinNoyesandCelineSteen Publisher:FairWindsPress Cost:$19.99 ISBN:9781592335459 Thisisnotyourtypicalbakingbook.Thankfully! Nowhereinthisbookwillyoufindwhiteflour, refinedsugar,veganbutter,oranyotherhighly processedproduct.Whatyouwillfindaredelicious wholegrainrecipeswithplentyoffunsurprises. CheckouttherecipesforPeanutButterSurprise CookiesthathavesrirachaandChinesefivespiceor theTapenadeandWhiteBeanbunsifyouhaveany doubts.Youwillalsofindplentyoftipsforusing floursthatgobeyondthestandardwholewheat variety,liketeff,millet,amaranth,barley,anda wholelotmore.WholeGrainVeganBakingisnt justaboutbreadsandflours,though.Itsfilledwith tastydesserts,breakfastdishes,breads,muffins, snacks,andcupcakes.Alltold,ithasoverone hundredmorselsofdeliciousness.WholeGrain VeganBakingisalltastewithnoneoftheguilt.
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Author:MarkBittman Publisher:ClarksonPotterPublishers Cost:$26.00 ISBN:9780385344746 WhenIheardthatMarkBittmanwaswritinga veganfriendlybook,Iwasprettyexcited.Ihavehis massiveopusofvegetarianrecipesandIthought thiswouldbeafunaddition.WhenVB6arrivedI readitandrereadit.IjustdidntknowhowIfelt aboutit,andIstilldont.Thisiswhy. MarkBittmanisadvocatingavegandiet(yay!)only before6oclock(boo!).Hisjustificationisthatby eatingtwoveganmealsadayyouareimproving yourhealthandthenyoucaneatwhatyouwant onceaday.Bydoingthis,youlltakeinfarmore goodfoodandsomeanimalproductsareok. Specifically,hehassixprincipalsforthiswayoflife. 1. Eatfruitandvegetablesinabundance.
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Eatfeweranimalproducts. Eatalmostnojunkfood. Cookathomeasmuchaspossible. Considerqualityoverquantity. Seeyourweightasonecomponenttogood health.
Iagreewithfiveoftheseprincipalswithallmy heart.Principal#2Ijustcannotgetpast.Mr. Bittmanspendssomuchofthisbookputtingout greatinformationabouthowbadthetypical Americandietis,andhowbadforyourbody.He sayssomanythingsright,buthowmuchpoisonis ok?Weknowthatinadditiontothesufferingof foodanimalsthatanimalproductsareloadedwith carcinogens,insulinlikegrowthfactors,andother pathogens. Ialsotakegreatexceptiontothequotefrompage 2Yet,theideaofbecomingafulltimeveganwas neitherrealisticnorappealingtosomeone accustomedtoeatingaswidelyoraswellasIdo. Excuseme,Mr.Bittman.Whathaveyoubeen eating?Ieatwidelyandwellfromfoodsacrossthe globe.SomanydeliciouswatsfromEthiopia(shiro ismyfavorite),curriesfromIndia,anddonteven getmestartedonalltheamazingfoodsofMexico thatarealsovegan.BecauseMr.Bittmanisusedto eatingwellheisunwillingtomakeafull conversiontothisbeneficialwayorunwillingtoask otherstodoso? Thereinisthequandary.WhileIagreemanyofthe booksmessages,Idonotagreewithallofthem.I alsofoundtheveganrecipestobequitepedestrian andthemeatrecipestobeinsultingintheir presence. Icannotingoodconsciencerecommendthisbook.
Authors:VirginiaMessina,MPH,RDandJLFields Publisher:DeCapoLifelong Cost:$16.99 ISBN:9780738216713 Wow. ThesecondIheardaboutVeganforHerIstarteda countdowntothesecondIcouldgetitinmy hands.Thisbookismymosteagerlyanticipated veganbookoftheyear.Thereareseveralreasons. OneisIamvegan,andtheotherisIamawoman. Ofcourse,itsnotJUSTthat.Mymotherhashigh bloodpressure.Mymaternalaunthasdiabetes type2asdoesmymotherinlaw.Itellthemtoeat vegan,ashotgunapproach,butIknewthiswould givemetheabilitytohonemyadvice. MessinaandFieldsdidnotdisappoint.Veganfor Hertakesawomanthrougheveryphaseofherlife, whichiswonderful.Italsoaddressesfemale centeredissues,suchasfertility,andbeinghappy beyondthescale.Therearechaptersonbreast cancer,hearthealth,controllingdiabetesand managingstressanddepression.Ilovedthe chaptersonmanagingstressanddepressionand weightfromafemalecenteredviewsinceboth menandwomensbodiesandneedsareslightly different.Thereisevenadviceoncrueltyfree beauty!
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Ihavenowreadthisbooktwice,andfriendsand familymembersnowhavecopies.ButIwouldlike torecommendthisbooktomen,too.Reading throughthisbookwillgiveyouanideaofhowyou cansupportthefemalevegansinyourlifeand assistthemwiththeirjourneys.Frankly,Idont knowwhyyouarestillreadingthisreview.Gogeta copyofVeganforHerandstartreadingthat instead. HighestRecommendations.
theway.Ontopofthat,shehastipsformakingthe recipeseasyandplentyoflittlehintsandtricks pepperedthroughoutthebook.Therearealso plentyofrecipesformakingbasicslikenutbutters, nutmilks,andothernecessariesformakinggreat rawdesserts.Coupledwithlotsofpictures,this bookisamusthaveforanyonelookingtoadd delicious,nohasslerawdessertstotheir repertoire.Belowisoneofmyfavoriterecipes fromthebook,publishedwithpermissionbyVegan HeritagePress.
TuxedoCheesecakeBrownies
Yield:16servings Theseblackandwhitebarscontainalayerofsilken cheesecakefillingsandwichedinsidearich,sticky brownie.Whenfrozen,theycanbepickedupand eatenoutofhand,whileatroomtemperature, theyredecadentlygooey.Youwillhardlybelieve thesearesugarfree!(FromPracticallyRaw DessertsbyAmberSheaCrawley2013.Usedby permissionofVeganHeritagePress.) BrownieLayers: 1cupdrypecans 1cupdrywalnuts 1/3cupcacaopowder 1/8teaspoonseasalt cuppitteddates CheesecakeLayer: 1cupcashews,soakedfor2to4hoursanddrained cupwaterornondairymilkofchoice 2tablespoonsmeltedcoconutoil 2tablespoonslemonjuice teaspoonvanillaextract 1/8teaspoonseasalt 30dropsliquidstevia(orequivalentsweetenerof choice),ortotaste
Author:AmberSheaCrawley Publisher:VeganHeritagePress Cost:$19.95 ISBN:97800980013184 AmberSheaCrawleyhasbecomeoneofmy favoriterawfoodschefs.Notonlydoesshemake greatfood,shehasanoguilt,invitingmanner aboutherwritingthatsetsherabovealotofother foodwriters.Ihavethoughtforalongtimethat recipesandfoodadvicedontmatterifsaidadvice makesfoodachore.Both PracticallyRaw(her previousbook)and PracticallyRawDesserts givereadersthe emotionalleewaytogoas rawastheywanttowith cookedvariationsonthe recipesforthosethat dontwanttogoquiteall
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BrownieLayers:Inafoodprocessor,combinethe pecans,walnuts,cacaopowder,andsaltandpulse untilfinelyground(becarefulnottooverprocess). Addthedates,2to3atatime,pulsingbetween additionsuntileachdateiswellincorporatedand themixtureissticky.Tasteforsweetness,andadd anotherdateorsomesteviaifdesired. Presshalfofthemixture(about1heapingcup) firmlyandevenlyintoan8inchsquarebakingpan (linedwithplasticwrapforeasyremoval,if desired).Placethepaninthefreezertochill.Set theotherhalfofthemixtureasidewhileyoumake thecheesecakelayer. CheesecakeLayer:Inahighspeedblender, combinethecashews,water,coconutoil,lemon juice,vanilla,salt,andsteviaandblenduntil smooth.Youcanaddmorewater,ateaspoonata time,asneededtohelpthemixtureblend.Taste forsweetnessandaddmoresteviaifdesired. Removethepanfromthefreezerandtransferthe cheesecakemixtureontothebrownielayer, spreadingitevenlywithaspoonorspatula.Place thepanbackinthefreezerfor1to2hourstoallow thecheesecakelayertofirmup.Oncefrozen, removethepanfromthefreezeragain,andevenly scattertheremaininghalfofthebrowniemixture ontopofthecheesecakelayer.Gentlybutfirmly pressthebrowniebitsintothecheesecake.You maystillbeabletoseethecheesecakelayer underneath;thatsok.Placeintherefrigeratorfor atleast2hoursbeforecuttingandserving. Storethebrowniesinanairtightcontainerinthe refrigeratorforuptoaweekorinthefreezerfor uptoamonth.Thoughbestservedcold,straight fromthefridge,youcanbringthemtoroom temperaturebeforeservingifyouprefer;youjust mayneedtoeatthemwithaforkinsteadofyour hands!
Nutrition:Perserving:189calories,15.6gfat(3g sat),12.5gcarbs,3gfiber,4gprotein TheReviewers

JasonWyrickisthe executivechefand publisherofThe VeganCulinary Experience,an educationalvegan culinarymagazine withareadershipof about30,000.In 2001,ChefJasonreversedhisdiabetesbyswitchingtoa lowfat,vegandietandsubsequentlylefthispositionas theDirectorofMarketingforanITcompanytobecome achefandinstructortohelpothers. Sincethen,hehas beenfeaturedbytheNYTimes,hasbeenaNYTimes contributor,andhasbeenfeaturedinEdiblePhoenix, andtheArizonaRepublic,andhashadnumerouslocal televisionappearances.Hehascateredforcompanies suchasGoogle,FrankLloydWrightFoundation,and FarmSanctuary,hasbeenfeaturedintheScottsdale CulinaryFestivalspremiercateringevent,andhasbeen aguestinstructorandthefirstveganinstructorintheLe CordonBleuprogramatScottsdaleCulinaryInstitute. Recently,ChefJasonwroteanationalbestsellingbook withDr.NealBarnardentitled21DayWeightLoss Kickstart.YoucanfindoutmoreaboutChefJason Wyrickatwww.veganculinaryexperience.com. Madelynisaloverof dessert,whichshe celebratesonherblog, http://madelynpryor.blogsp ot.com/.Shehasbeen makingherowntasty dessertsforover16years, andeatingdessertforlongerthanshecarestoadmit. Whensheisntinthekitchencreatingnewwondersof sugarygoodness,sheischasingafterherbadkitties,or reviewingproductsforvariouswebsitesand publications.Shecanbecontactedat thebadkittybakery@gmail.comor madelyn@veganculinaryexperience.com.
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Recipe Index
Clickonanyoftherecipesintheindextotakeyoutotherelevantrecipe.Somerecipeswill havelargewhitesectionsaftertheinstructionalportionofthem.Thisissoyouneedonlyprint outtheingredientandinstructionalsectionsforeaseofkitchenuse.
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QuickSandwiches AvocadoSandwich CiabattaClubwithSmokyMayo MushroomPestoBagelSandwich SearedZucchiniSandwich TruffledPhillyCheeseSteak ComplexSandwiches BlackBeanMushroomTorta BLTClub(Raw) CarnitasSandwich FrenchToastSandwich ChipotleSeitanSandwich CitrusMuffaletta ElCubano FrenchDip LavashPestoSandwich PanBagnat Poboy RoastedRedPepperSub TartinedAubergine TempehMorelMeatballSubs TofuSteakSandwich ChoppedMisoChickpeaSandwich DeconstructedDeeBurger CelestialSandwich(Raw) LentilandRedRiceBurgers GreensofSpringSandwich PeachAlmondbutterQuesadillas PortobellaReubenBurgers DessertSandwiches ApplePiePanini ChocolateMarzipanMinicookie Sandwiches TuxedoCheesecakeBrownie Sandwich(Raw)
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CondimentsandBaseIngredients ArugulaPesto CoconutBacon RoastedGarlicSauce Ketchup BasicKetchup QuickKetchup RoastedTomatoKetchup CurryKetchup SundriedTomatoKetchup SaltyandSpicyKetchup GreenTomatoKetchup MayoandAioli BasicMayo BasicHealthierMayo Aioli NutbasedMayo(Raw) ChipotleMayo SaltedLimeMayo LemonTarragonMayo RoastedGarlicMayo Mustard ClassicYellowMustard BrownMustard DijonMustard ChineseHotMustard SpicyBeerMustard AgaveMustard WhiskeyMustard SmokeyPubMustard CreoleMustard MisoDijonaise BeanSpreadsforSandwiches Hummus
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Clickonanyoftherecipesintheindextotakeyoutotherelevantrecipe.Somerecipeswill havelargewhitesectionsaftertheinstructionalportionofthem.Thisissoyouneedonlyprint outtheingredientandinstructionalsectionsforeaseofkitchenuse.
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Breads Ciabatta FrenchBread CubanBread HoagieRolls BolilloRolls TuscanLoafSlicedSandwichBread SanFranciscoStyleSourdough FocacciawithSage RoundCountryBread SunflowerBread(Raw) FreshlyMilledWheatberryBread GlutenfreeBuckwheatCrepeBuns CinnamonandCuminscented WheatandMilletSeedBread LightRyeBurgerBuns FocacciaBread(Raw) Miscellaneous Sangrita LimekissedBeyondMeatTacos
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Condiments&BaseIngredients Contd. WhiteBeanSpread MexicanBlackBeanSauce Sorrel&MintHummus RoastedRedPepperWhiteBean Spread AsianBeanSpread ThousandIslandDressing ThousandIslandReubenSauce NinjaSauce(Raw) AngelinasSassyBBQSauce(Raw) PrestoPesto MarinatedSundriedTomatoes MarinatedOnions SautedMushrooms(Raw)
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Avocado Sandwich
Serves:1 TimetoPrepare:5minutes Ingredients 2slicesofsourdoughbread,toasted ofanavocado,sliced cupofshreddedpurplecabbage Pinchofsalt cupofsprouts 2tbsp.ofhotsauce Instructions Toastthebreadforabout1minute,untilitisjustcrispy,butnotbrown. Slicetheavocadoandshredthecabbageorsliceitverythin. Placethesproutsonthesandwich,thentheavocado,thenthepinchofsalt,andthenthecabbage. Spreadthehotsauceonthetoppieceofbread,closethesandwich,andserve.

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Recipe by Chef Jason Wyrick
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KitchenEquipment Knife CuttingBoard MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon KnifeorSmallSpatulatospreadthehotsauce ToasterorOven Presentation Cutthesandwichalongthediagonal,butholdthebread gentlywhenyoudoitsoyoudontsmashtheavocado. TimeManagement Serverightawaysotheavocadodoesntbrown. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Asideofgarlickyblackbeanswouldbeperfectforthissandwich. WheretoShop Theseingredientscanbepurchasedanywhere,butbecausetherearesofewofthem,thequalityof thissandwichishighlydependentonthequalityoftheingredients.Trytogetthebreadasfreshas possibleandtheavocadoshouldbefirmwithjustatouchofgive.Ifitfeelssoft,itmaybetoomushy forthesandwich.MypreferredhotsauceforthissandwichisCholula. HowItWorks Itsprettysimple.Creaminessandheartinessfromtheavocado,crunchfromthecabbage,earthy basenotesfromthesprouts,andacidityfromthehotsauceandabitfromthesourdough.Thebread istoastedsincethemeatypartofthesandwich,theavocado,issoft.Thatwayyoudonthavesofton soft. ChefsNotes AsmuchasIwritefancierrecipes,thefivetotenminuteonesarejustwhatIneedwhenIdontfeel likebeinginthekitchenorIamsimplyrunningshortoftime.ThatdoesntmeanIwanttotrade convenienceforflavor,itjustmeansIneedsomethingquickandsatisfyingandthissandwichfitsthe bill.
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NutritionFacts(perserving)
Calories381 CaloriesfromFat117 Fat13g TotalCarbohydrates55g DietaryFiber9g Sugars2g Protein11g Salt450mg InterestingFacts Cholulahotsaucewasoriginallyproducedasacomponentofsangrita,afruitandchilepalate cleansingdrinksippedbetweenshotsoftequilablanco.

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Ciabatta Club Sandwich with Smoky Mayonnaise

Serves:1 TimetoPrepare:20minutes Ingredients MeatSubstituteVersion 1Gardeinchickenbreast,slicedthinor810stripsofBeyondMeat,slicedthin tsp.ofblackpepper 1packageoftempehbacon AllVeggieVersion 2zucchini,slicedasthinaspossible cupoflemonjuice 2tbsp.ofoliveoil 2tbsp.ofwater tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofblackpepper 1cupofchoppedoystermushrooms 2tsp.ofoliveoil tsp.ofsalt TheBread 2ciabattarolls,cutinhalfandtoasted Sprinkleofredwinevinegar TheFixings cupofveganmayonnaise 1/3tsp.ofmesquitesmokedsalt(youcansubstituteregularseasalt) 1heirloomtomato,sliced 4piecesofcrispylettuce,torn Instructions TheMeatSubstituteVersion Gardein:Slice(ifyouhaveathickGardeinbreast)thisthin(about1/8pieces)workingyour wayfromthetoptothebottom,orsmash(ifyouhaveathinGardeinbreast)itflatwithyour handandthencutthesmashedbreastinhalf.Tossitinthepepper.Spreaditonabaking sheetandbakeitat350Ffor10minutes. BeyondMeat:Slicethestripsalongthelengthintothin1/8thickpiecesandtosstheminthe pepper. Cutthetempehbaconstripsinhalf. TheVeggieVersion Cuttheendsoffthezucchini. Slicethezucchinialongthelengthasthinasyoucangetit(usingamandolinhelps immensely). Combinethelemonjuice,oil,water,andsaltandmarinatethezucchiniinthismixforabout4 hours(skipthisandomitthemarinadeifyouwantthesandwichrightaway). Removethezucchinifromthemarinadeandtossitwiththepepper.
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Overahighheat,seartheoystermushroomsintheoilandsaltuntiltheyareheavilybrowned andslightlycrisp(thiscantakesabout1012minutes). AssemblingtheSandwich Cutthebreadinhalfandtoastit. Sprinkleredwinevinegarandthebread. Combinetheveganmayonnaisewiththesmokedsalt Slicethetomato. Placethemeatsubstituteorzucchinionthebottomhalfofthebun,thenthetempehbacon orsearedoystermushrooms,thentheveganmayonnaise,thenthetomato,andthenthe lettuce,close,andserve!

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LowfatVersion
Omittheveganmayonnaiseandusethemeat substituteversion.Iwouldaddanextrasprinkleof redwinevinegartothebreadtomakeupforthe lossofmoisturefromomittingtheveganmayo. Also,tossthemeatsubinthesmokedsaltsinceit wontbeinthemayo. KitchenEquipment Knife CuttingBoard MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon MixingBowl SmallWhisk OvenandBakingDishorSautPan Presentation Forthetrueclubsandwichexperience,cutthe sandwichintoquartersandholdeachoneclosed withlongtoothpicks. TimeManagement IfIamdoingthemeatsubversion,Imakethemayoandgeteverythingcutwhilethemeatsubstitute isintheoven.IfIamdoingtheveggieversion,IseartheoystermushroomsjustbeforeIamaboutto servethesandwichsotheywillstillbewarm. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Picklesandpotatochips.Imnotafanofdillpickles,soIservethiswithsweetcrispyones. WheretoShop WholeFoodsisprettymuchtheonlyplacetogettheGardeinorBeyondMeatproductsandyou usuallyhavetogotothedeliareatogettheGardeinbreasts(youcangetsomeflavoredonesinthe refrigeratedsection,butthatflavorinterfereswiththeotherflavorsofthesandwich).When purchasingthetomato,makesureitisfirm.Manyheirloomtomatoesaresoftandthesedonotslice aswellasthefirmerones.IeithermakemyciabattarollsorgetthematTraderJoes.Forthe mesquitesmokedsalt,headtothespicesectionofanyhighendstoreandyoushouldbeabletofind it.Itsalsoavailablefororderonline,aswell.ItstastyenoughthatIusuallyorderabigbatchofitand thenIhaveitonhandforatleastayear.Approximatecostperservingis$4.00.
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HowItWorks Aclassicclubsandwichisreallyjustanupscaleblt.Itsgotturkey,bacon,tomato,lettuce,andmayo. Usingthemeatsubstitutescreatesasimilarexperience.Gardeinneedsalittleheatappliedtoitto tightenitup,whichiswhyitgoesintheoven.BeyondMeatdoesnthavethatproblem,buttheyonly havethestripsavailable,soyoucantsliceitintolargerdelisizedslices.Fortheveggieversion,the zucchinimarinadestokeepitsfreshflavorwhilestillsofteningitandinfusingitwithsomerichness. Thelemonjuicebrightensitandalsoensuresthatitsoftens.Dontbescaredoffbyusingsomuchoil inthemarinade.Mostofitstaysinthebowl.Mypreferredbaconisactuallytheoystermushroom version.Ifindtheydevelopanicebrowning,almostsweet,deepbaconflavorwhentheyareheavily seared,buttheyneedtobecookedtothepointwheretheystarttocrispforthistohappen. ChefsNotes Myfavoriteversionofthissandwichisacombinationofthetwomethods,withslicedBeyondMeat stripsandoystermushroombacon.Itsheartyandtastyandremindsmeverystronglyoftheclub sandwichesIusedtoeatwhenvisitingmygrandfather(probablybecausehewasamemberofagolf club!). NutritionFacts(perserving,meatsubversion) Calories637 CaloriesfromFat225 Fat25g TotalCarbohydrates67g DietaryFiber6g Sugars3g Protein36g Salt858mg InterestingFacts Althoughpopularatmanygolfclubs,thesandwichisactuallypurportedtohavebeendevelopedata gamblingclubinupstateNewYorkin1899.

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Mushroom Pesto Bagel Sandwich

Serves:1 TimetoPrepare:10minutes Ingredients 1bagel(anonionbagelworksbest),cutinhalf 56creminimushrooms,sliced 1tsp.ofoliveoil 1/8tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofblackpepper 1cupofbasilleaves 1cloveofgarlic 1tbsp.ofoliveoil 2tbsp.ofpinenuts Pinchofsalt Pinchofcrushedredpepperflakes Instructions Cutthebagelinhalfandtoastit. Slicethemushrooms. Sautthemushroomsintheoilandsaltoveramediumhighheatuntiltheyarebrowned(thiswill takeabout5minutes). Sprinklethepepperonthemimmediatelyafteryoutakethemofftheheat. Pureethebasil,garlic,oliveoil,pinenuts,andsalt. Spreadthepestooverbothhalvesofthebagel,addthemushroomsandcrushedredpepper,and serve.

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LowfatVersion
Sautthemushroomsinadrypanuntiltheyarebrowned.Omit alltheoliveoilintherecipeandsubstitutecupofwhitebeans forthepinenuts. KitchenEquipment SautPan StirringSpoon Blender MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon Knife CuttingBoard Toaster Presentation Givethesandwichapressbeforeyouserveit.Ithelpskeepthemushroomsfromslidingoutfromthe bagel. TimeManagement Youcantoastthebagelwhilethemushroomsarecookingtosaveafewminutesoftime.Youmight evenbeabletogetthepestomade. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Servethiswithasideofchoppedroastedredpeppers,chickpeas,roastedgarlic,andadrizzleof balsamicvinegar. WheretoShop Youshouldbeabletogetalltheingredientsforthisatjustaboutanymarket.Approximatecostper servingis$3.00. HowItWorks Iliketoheavilybrownthemushrooms.Itdevelopstheirflavor,butitalsocooksalotofthewaterout ofthem,condensingthemandmakingaheartiersandwich.Thisworksbestonamediumhighorhigh heat.Thepestoslightlymoistensthebagelandgivesthesandwicharichfeelwhilethecrushedred peppergivesthesandwichsomepop.
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ChefsNotes
ThissandwichwasinspiredbyamushroommeltIusedtoeatasachild,butIdecidedtousepesto insteadofvegancheesetokeepitmadeoutofwholeingredients. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories500 CaloriesfromFat180 Fat20g TotalCarbohydrates65g DietaryFiber4g Sugars1g Protein15g Salt565mg InterestingFacts BagelsarePolishinoriginandgobacktoatleastthe1500s.TheywerebroughttotheUSbyPolish Jewishimmigrants.

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Seared Zucchini Sandwich

Serves:1 TimetoPrepare:810minutes Ingredients 1zucchini,sliced 1tsp.ofoliveoil Pinchofsalt 1tbsp.ofbalsamicvinegar 3tbsp.ofchoppedsundriedtomatoes Oliveoiltosprinkleonthebread tsp.offreshlygroundblackpepper 2slicesofsourdoughbread(sourdoughwithroastedgarlicisevenbetter) Instructions Slicetheendsoffthezucchini,thensliceitalongthelengthintothickpieces. Bringtheoiltoamediumhighheatinasautpan,thenaddthezucchiniandsalt. Searthezucchiniforabout3minutes,thenflipitandrepeat(itshoulddevelopseveralheavily brownedareas). Turnofftheheatandimmediatelyaddinthebalsamicvinegarandquicklytossthezucchiniinthe panforabout30seconds(untilthebalsamiccoatsandcondensesonthezucchini). Chopsundriedtomatoesuntilyouhaveabout3tbsp.ofthem. Sprinklesomeoliveoilonbothslicesofthebread. Addthezucchini,thenthetomatoes,dresswithblackpepper,closethesandwich,andserve.

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LowfatVersion
Youcansearthezucchiniwithoutoil,butitworksalittlebetterifit iscutintoroundsinsteadoflongstrips.Makesuretodothis withoutanyliquidinthepanandkeepaspatulanearbyincaseit sticks.Onceitstartstostick,addasplashofwatertothepanand quicklystirthezucchiniuntilthewaterevaporates.Turnoffthe heatandaddthebalsamic.Donotsprinklethebreadwithoil. KitchenEquipment SautPan Spatula Knife CuttingBoard MeasuringSpoon Presentation Closethesandwichup,cutitinhalfdiagonallyusingaserratedknife,andserveit.Itsaquick sandwichmeanttobeeatenjustasquickly! TimeManagement Thekeytothissandwichismakingsurethebalsamicvinegardoesntburn,whichiswhyyoushould addituntiltheheatisoff.Youonlyhaveafewsecondstoaddit,though,becauseyoustillwantthe panhotenoughtocaramelizethevinegarontothezucchini. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Servethiswithawhitebeandipandtoastedflatbreaddressedwithsesameseeds. WheretoShop Alloftheseingredientsareveryeasytofind.Approximatecostperservingis$2.00. HowItWorks Itsasimplesandwich.Basically,yousearthezucchini,whichshouldbedonearoundamediumhigh heat.Thisgetsanicesearonthezucchiniwithoutputtingitontheheattoolong(whichwould happeniftheheatwaslower),butitsnotsohotthatthezucchiniburns.Theheatshouldthenbe turnedoff,leavingjustenoughheatinthepantocaramelizethebalsamicvinegarontothezucchini, butnotburnit.Makesureyoukeepstirringuntilthepanisnolongersuperhot.Thesundried tomatoesaddasecondsweet,tangyflavor,andtheoilonthebreadhelpsmellowoutalltheacidity inthesandwich.
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ChefsNotes
Thisisoneofmyfavoritesnacksandwiches.Itonlytakesafewminutestomakeanditsnottoo heavyonthecalories. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories261 CaloriesfromFat45 Fat5g TotalCarbohydrates44g DietaryFiber5g Sugars12g Protein10g Salt466mg InterestingFacts Althoughzucchiniisastaplevegetable,itwasntdevelopedintothemodernversionuntilthelate 1800sinItaly.

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Truffled Philly Cheesesteak

Serves:4largesandwiches TimetoPrepare:10minutes Ingredients 1longFrenchbaguette,slicedinto4sections 6garliccloves,minced 4cupsmixedexoticmushrooms(eg.,shiitake,maitake,oyster,cremini,chanterelles),chopped 1tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandpepper,totaste About1tablespoonwhitetruffleoil 8slicesvegancheddarand/orprovolonecheese[IrecommendDaiyaslices] Instructions Slicebaguettelengthwiseandremovemostofthesoftmiddletoformconcavepockets(savethe middleforbreadcrumbs,breadpuddingorstuffing.Youcanfreezeitinanairtightbag). Slicebaguetteinto4sectionsandsetaside. Prepthegarlicandmushrooms. Heatoliveoilinalargesaucepanovermediumlow. Addgarlicandcookuntilitsoftens,about2minutes,takingcarenottoburnit. Addmushroomsandcookuntiltheyareverysoftandtender. Removefromheatandstirintruffleoilandseasonwithsaltandpepper. Placevegancheeseslicesintopreparedbread. Dividehotmushroommixtureamongstthe4breadsectionsheatwillmeltthecheeseandserve immediately.

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ChefsNotes
Philadelphia,myhomecity,isfamousforitsmeat laden,caloriebustingcheesesteaks.Itsalsofamous foritstoughedge,ruthlesssportsfansandnoBS attitude.Thisismyattemptattryingtoinfusemycitys reputationwithalittlemorerefinementandalot morekindness. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories386 CaloriesfromFat126 Fat14g TotalCarbohydrates51g DietaryFiber8g Sugars5g Protein14g Salt770mg InterestingFacts PatsKingofSteaksistherestaurantstartedbytheinventorofthecheesesteaksandwich,which ironicallywasfirstservedwithoutcheese.

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Black Bean Mushroom Tortas

Type: Sandwich Serves:2or4asahalfsandwich TimetoPrepare:20minutes Ingredients TheBeanSauce 12chipotlesinadobo,chopped 1cupsofcookedblackbeanswithabout34tbs.ofliquid 1tbsp.ofmojodeajo* tsp.ofsalt TheFilling 2cupsofoystermushrooms,choppedintolargepieces 6freshshiitakemushrooms,sliced 2tbsp.ofmojodeajo 1/8tsp.ofsalt TheBread 3tbsp.ofpepitas,toasted 2bolillorolls,toastedandcutinhalf(andsandwichrollwillworkhere) 1cupofbabyarugula *mojodeajoisoliveoilbakedwithgarlic,salt,andlimejuice.Youcansubstitute1tbsp.ofoliveoil,1 cloveofmincedgarlic,andthejuiceofofalimeforthis. Instructions MakingtheBeanSauce Chopthechipotles. Addthechipotles,beans,liquid,mojodeajo,andsalttoapanandgentlysimmerwhileyou preparethefilling. MakingtheFilling Turnthepantoamediumheat,addthepepitas,andgentlystirthemuntiltheyarelightly browned. Removethemfromthepanandsetthemaside. Choptheoystermushroomsintolargepiecesandslicetheshiitakesintoabout4slices. Bringasautpantoamediumhighheatandaddthemojodeajo. Waitamoment,thenaddtheoystermushrooms,shiitakes,andsaltandsearcookuntilthe mushroomsarelightlybrowned. MakingtheBread Cutthebreadinhalfforasandwichandtoastit. Pureethebeansandaddjustenoughwatertogetasemithicksauce. AssemblingtheTorta Spreadthisonbothsidesofthebread. Addthemushrooms,arugula,andpepitasandserve.
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Omitthemojodeajointherecipe.Addthejuiceofofalimetothebeansauceandsautthe mushroomsinadrypan.Donotsauttheminanyliquidortheywillnotproperlybrown. KitchenEquipment SmallPot Masher SautPan 2StirringSpoons SmallMixingBowltosetthepepitasaside MeasuringSpoon MeasuringCup Presentation Servethisopenfaced.Thebeansauceandfillinglookso good,itsashametohidethemwiththetoppartofthe bread. TimeManagement Makesureyoustartthebeansaucefirst.Thelongerit simmers,thebetteritgets. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Servethiswithasidesaladofdicedchayoteandfreshcorn. WheretoShop Alloftheseingredientsarerelativelyeasytofind,exceptforthemojodeajo.Isuggestusingthe cheatIoutlinedintherecipe,unlessyouwanttomakeityourself.Youcanfindtherecipeforitinour LaCucinaMexicanaissueofTheVeganCulinaryExperienceat www.veganculinaryexperience.com/VCEAug10.pdf.Pepitasaregreenpumpkinseeds.Iusually purchasethemfromabulkbinsincetheyarefairlyinexpensivethatway.Bolillorollsaresimplya typeofMexicansandwichroll,usuallyavailableinmostbakeries.Ifyoucantfindthem,youcan substituteanysandwichrollforthem.IoftenusethePaninirollsfromTraderJoes.Chipotlesin adoboaresmokeddriedjalapenosthatarethencannedwithamarinade.Youcanfindtheminthe Mexicansectionofmostmarkets.Approximatecostperservingis$3.00. HowItWorks Thebeanssimmersothattheheatandsmokinessfromthechipotlesandthelimeandgarlicfromthe
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mojodeajocaninfusethesauce.Theyaresmashedsothattheyretainsometexture.Oyster mushrooms,whentheyareseared,takeonaflavorreminiscentofbaconwhiletheshiitakeslendan earthydepthtothesandwich.Thepepperyarugulaisthehighnoteintherecipe. ChefsNotes ThisrecipewasinspiredbyatortarecipeIsawatoneofRickBaylessrestaurants.Itooktheideaofa beansauceandmushroomsasthebackboneoftherecipeandcreatedmyownsandwichoutofit andithasturnedouttobeoneofmyfavoritesandwichesIvecreated. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories688 CaloriesfromFat252 Fat28g TotalCarbohydrates85g DietaryFiber21g Sugars6g Protein24g Salt572mg InterestingFacts TortasareatypeofMexicansandwichthatalwaysincludesbeansorabeansauce.

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BLT Club
Serves:4 TimetoPrepare:5minutesplustimetomakethecomponents Ingredients 12slicesofSunflowerBread(seerecipeonpage152) 1batchofNutbasedAioli(seerecipeonpage141) 8leavesoficeberglettuce 1tomato,seededandsliced 1ripeavocado,pittedandsliced 1batchofCoconutBacon(seerecipeonpage134) Option:UseEggplantBaconifyoudonthaveanyThaiBabyCoconutsforCoconutBacon. Instructions PlaceasliceofbreadoneachoffourservingdishesandspreadwithacoupleoftablespoonsofNut basedAioli. Topeachportionwithalettuceleaf,thenasliceoftomato,someavocado,andthenanothersliceof bread. SpreadthatslicewithadditionalNutbasedAioli,andtopwithslicesofCoconutBacon,lettuce,and tomato. SpreadacouplemoretablespoonsofNutbasedAioliononesideoftheremainingslicesofbread, andplaceNutbasedAiolisidedownatopyoursandwiches.

Recipe by Ani Phyo * www.aniphyo.com * recipe used by permission of Da Capo Lifelong, a member of the Perseus Books Group, from Anis Raw Food Essentials
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ChefsNotes
Thissandwichkeepsforseveralhours,makingitagreatsandwich fortheroadwhentravelingoronahikeorpicnic. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories690 CaloriesfromFat522 Fat58g TotalCarbohydrates28g DietaryFiber22g Sugars4g Protein14g Salt403mg InterestingFacts TheBLTisthesecondmostpopularsandwichintheUnitedStates.
Recipe by Ani Phyo * www.aniphyo.com * recipe used by permission of Da Capo Lifelong, a member of the Perseus Books Group, from Anis Raw Food Essentials
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Carnitas Sandwich with Roasted Garlic Chile Pequin Sauce

Serves:2 TimetoPrepare:1012minutes Ingredients 2cupsofbeeflessseitanstrips(theonesfromTraderJoesareidealforthisrecipe) 1tbsp.ofoliveoil 1tsp.ofdriedMexicanoregano tsp.ofsalt Water 1avocado,sliced cupofRoastedGarlicChilePequinSauce(seerecipeonpage135),oravinegaryhotsauce 2torpedoshapedrolls(bolillorollsworkwell),slicedtoformpockets Instructions Overamediumhighheat,sauttheseitanstripsintheoliveoiluntiltheybrown(about68minutes) someoftheseitanwillprobablysticktothepan,whichisok. Addtheoreganoandsaltandgiveeverythingafewquickstirs. Addaboutofwatertothepanandletitcookout(makesuretokeepstirringwhilethewater evaporates),thenimmediatelyremovethepanfromtheheat. Cuttherollsopen. Slicetheavocado. Addtheseitan,thentheavocado,andthenliberallyspreadthesauceoverthesandwich.

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Tosstheseitanwiththeoreganoandsalt,wrapitin foil,andbakeitat450Ffor20minutes.This replacesthesautingstep. KitchenEquipment SautPan StirringSpoon MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon Knife CuttingBoard Presentation Ispreadsomeofthesaucealongthebreadandthendrizzlesomeontheseitan. TimeManagement Ifyoudonthavethesaucehandy,youcanroastthegarlicforitwhileyousauttheseitan. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Thisgoesverywellwithsomesaltedwatermelon. WheretoShop TraderJoesBeeflessStripsareperfectforthisrecipe.Theycrispwellintheoilandthenturnvery tenderandflakyoncethewaterisadded.Youwillhavetomakethesaucetogowiththisrecipe,but ifyoudontfeellikeit,youcansubstituteyourfavoritevinegaryhotsauce.Approximatecostper servingis$3.50. HowItWorks Theseitancrispsintheoil(bestdoneatamediumhighheattogetagoodsearwithoutburningit), developingitsflavorandleavinganicelybrowned,crunchyskinthatholdsevenwhenthewateris added.Waterisaddedtomaketheinterioroftheseitantender,soyouhaveanicepulledtexture. Thesaucepairswellwiththecrispedseitan,complementingitwiththeroastedgarlicflavorand providingaboldshotofheatandacidityfromthevinegarandhotchilespequin. ChefsNotes ThissandwichwascreatedbecauseIhadsomeofthissauceleftoverfromaclassItaughtandIwas
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reallyinthemoodforcrispyseitan.Putitinsomebread,addsomeavocado,andthemagic happened. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories459 CaloriesfromFat135 Fat15g TotalCarbohydrates55g DietaryFiber4g Sugars1g Protein27g Salt609mg InterestingFacts Chilespequinaretiny,usuallyaboutlongwhendried,andareabout20timeshotterthana jalapeno.

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French Toast Breakfast Sandwich

Serves:4 TimetoPrepare:15minutes Ingredients 8slicesofwholegrainbread cuppeanutoralmondbutter 6oz.offirmsilkentofu cupofveganmilk teaspoonofturmeric 1teaspooncinnamon teaspoonvanillaextract Pinchofblackorregularsalt 2bananas to1cupofcubedmangoorstrawberries 1teaspoonoilorveganbutter 4teaspoonsofcinnamonsugar Instructions Inablender,blendthetofuandveganmilkwiththeturmeric,salt,cinnamonandvanilla. Placeinashallowdish,andsettotheside. Ifitistoothick,thinoutwithalittleadditionalalmondmilk. Taketheeightslicesofbreadandspreadeachonewithatablespoonofpeanutbutteroralmond butter. Slicethebananas. Addslicesofbananatoonehalfoftheslices. Takethemangoorstrawberriesandsliceormashasneeded. Placeonthehalfofthebreadthatdoesnothavebananas. Puttheslicestogether,anddiptheminthetofumixture. Heataskilletovermediumtomediumhighheat. Placetheveganbutteroroilintheskilletandonceitissizzling,addthesandwich. Cookforabout35minutesoneachside,untillightlybrown. Cooktheotherside. Removefromheatandsprinklewith1teaspoonofthecinnamonsugar. Servewithadditionalstrawberriesandfruitifsodesired.
Recipe by Chef Madelyn Pryor
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Eliminatethepeanutbutter. KitchenEquipment Blender,knife,cuttingboard,measuringcupsandspoons, skillet,spatula
ComplementaryFoodandDrinks
Acoldglassofalmondorsoymilkisalmostanecessitytopairwiththis,orawarmcupofteaor coffee.Asstatedintherecipe,Ialsoliketoservethiswithadditionalfruit.Ifyouarefeelingvery decadent,youcanalsoservethiswithwarmmaplesyrup. WheretoShop Theseingredientsshouldbeavailableatanysupermarket.Ifpossible,getfreshorganicfruittomake thissandwichpop. HowItWorks Theheatmeltsthenutbutterandlightlycooksthefruit,givingthisaperfecttexture. ChefsNotes Makesuretheoutsideisbrowned,lightly.Itwilltakeasmallamountofoil,butistotallyworthit.I alsolikeusingacastironskilletbecauseoftheheatitconductsandthenonsticknature. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories496 CaloriesfromFat144 Fat16g TotalCarbohydrates72g DietaryFiber7g Sugars24g Protein16g Salt506mg InterestingFacts TheearliestmentionofFrenchtoastdatesbacktothe4thcenturyandisbyApicius,aRoman cookbookauthor.
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Chipotle Seitan Sandwich with Lime Aioli and Potato Chips

Serves:2 TimetoPrepare:15minutes Ingredients TheSeitan 1cupsofseitanstrips 2tsp.ofoliveoil tsp.ofchipotlepowder tsp.ofanchopowder tsp.ofdriedoregano tsp.ofsalt TheAioli 4clovesofgarlic 1/3cupofveganmayonnaise tsp.ofsalt Zestof2limes Juiceof2limes TheChipsandApple cupofshreddedgreenapple(tossthisinlimeorlemonjuiceifyoudonotserveitright away) 1012potatochips(preferablysaltandpepperpotatochips) TheBread 2ciabattarolls,cutinhalfandtoasted Instructions Overamediumheat,sauttheseitanstripsintheoiluntiltheyarebrowned(about67minutes). Dressthemwiththechipotlepowder,anchopowder,oregano,andsaltwhiletheyareinthepan, quicklytossingeverythingtogether,thenimmediatelyremovethepanfromtheheat. Zestandjuicethelimes. Pureealltheingredientsfortheaioli. Cuttheciabattarollsandtoastthemforabout1minute. Shredthegreenapplewithagrater. Spreadabout1tbsp.oftheaiolionthebottomslicesofbread,thenaddtheseitan,followedbythe potatochips,andthentheapple. Spreadtherestoftheaiolionthetopportionoftheroll,closethesandwich,andserve.
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Spritztheseitanwithwaterandthentossitwiththeherbs andspices.Wrapitinparchmentpaperandbakeitat400 degreesFfor20minutes.Insteadofusingvegan mayonnaiseintheaioli,uselightsilkentofuinstead. KitchenEquipment SautPan StirringSpoon MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon Blender Spatula Zester Grater Oventotoastthebread Presentation Dontpressdownonthesandwich.Youmaycrushthepotatochips!Also,ifyoudontplanonserving thisrightaway,dressthegratedappleinsomelimejuicesoitdoesntbrown. TimeManagement Whileyouaresautingtheseitan,maketheaioliandgratetheapple.Thatway,everythingcanget platedassoonasyouaredonewiththeseitan.Also,makesureyouzestthelimesbeforeyoujuice them.Itsapaintodoittheotherwayaround. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Thisgoesgreatwithaberryteaandacreamytomatillosoup. WheretoShop IusuallyjustgettheBeeflessStripsfromTraderJoesformyseitan,butyoucanuseanyofyour favoritemockmeatstripsforthisrecipe.IfIdontmakemyownciabattarolls,Ieithergetthoseat WildflowerBakery,WholeFoods,orTraderJoesforconvenience.Someconventionalgrocerystores alsohavethem.Forpotatochips,ItypicallygettheKettlebrandsaltandpepperchips.Theyhavea nicekicktothemthataugmentsthechipotlepowderfromtherecipeandtheyarethickandcrunchy. Approximatecostperservingis$4.00.
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HowItWorks Thissandwichhasseveralcomponentsthatallprovidesomethinguniquetothesandwich.Firstisthe spicyseitanitself,whichgivesthesandwichheartinessandasmokyheatfromthechipotlepowder. Anchopowderisalsousedtoaddchileflavorwithoutaddingmoreheatandtolendasortofcaramel flavortothesandwich.Nextupistheaioli.Notonlydoesitaddcreaminesstothesandwich,which bindstogetherallthecomponents,itaddsabrightpopbyusinglimejuiceandlimezest.The shreddedgreenappleaddsalittlecrunch,butmoreimportantlytartnessandsweetness,bothof whichplaywellwiththelimeandchileflavors.Finally,potatochipsareaddedforlotsofdelicious crunch. ChefsNotes Thisisafunsandwichtomakeandevenmorefuntoeat!Notonlyarethereseverallayersofflavor withinthesandwich,therearealsoseverallayersoftexture. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories737 CaloriesfromFat297 Fat33g TotalCarbohydrates82g DietaryFiber3g Sugars5g Protein28g Salt850mg InterestingFacts Inthelate1800s,potatochipsweretheprovinceofchefsandrestaurants,butby1916,theyhad becomeamassmarketsnack.

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Citrus Muffaletta on Focaccia

Serves:3 TimetoPrepare:10minutes+2hourstosit Ingredients Zestof2oranges stalkofcelery,slicedchopped ofacarrot,peeledandchopped 1pepperoncini,chopped 1yellow,red,ororangepepper,chopped cupofpickledcauliflower,drained 1cupofgreenolivesstuffedwithgarlic cupofpittedkalamataolives 1cipollinionion 1tsp.ofcapers,drained 1tsp.ofceleryseeds 1tbsp.offreshoregano 1tbsp.ofslicedbasil 1tsp.offreshlygroundpepper 35x5squaresoffocaccia,slicedinhalf 2tbsp.ofoliveoiland2tbsp.ofredwinevinegar 12slicesofTofurkysmokedhickorydelislices Option:6slicesofveganprovolone Instructions Chopthecelery,carrot,pepperoncini,andpepper. Zesttheorange. Chopthecelery,carrot,pepperoncini,bellpepper,andcipollinionion. Combinealloftheingredientstogetherexceptforthebread,oil,anddelislices. Pulsetheminafoodprocessoruntiltheyareallroughlydicedandmixedtogether. Cutthefocacciainhalf. Drizzleabitofoliveoiloverandredwinevinegarovereachpieceofbread. Spreadtheveggieolivemixonbothsidesofbread,thenplace2slicesofthedelislicesoneachpiece ofbread,thentheoptionalveganprovoloneoveroneside,andcloseitup.(thisshouldforma sandwichwitholiveveggiemixontopandbelow,withdelislicessurroundingtheveganprovolone) Wrapthesandwichinplasticandletitsitforabout2hoursintherefrigerator.
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Thisisnttrulyalowfatversionsincetheolives containalotoffat,butyoucanlowerthefat caloriesbyomittingtheoliveoilfromthe recipe. KitchenEquipment MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon FoodProcessor SerratedKnife Knife CuttingBoard Presentation Serveitinabasketlinedwithpaperandgivethe sandwichapresstoimpresstheoliveveggiemix intothebread,makingiteasiertoeat. TimeManagement Thisisasandwichthatreallyimproveswhileitsits, allowingtheflavorstomeldandworktheirway intothebread,sodontskimponthewaittime. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Servethiswitharoastedgarlicdipandsomefreshveggiesorsourdoughbread. WheretoShop ItypicallygettheolivesandTofurkyslicesfromTraderJoes,whereIcangetagoodpriceonthem. Fortheprovolone,IshopatWholeFoodswhereIcanfindDaiyaprovolone.Thepickledveggiescome fromajarofgiardiniera,whichisthatjarofpickledveggiesusuallyfoundinthecondimentaisleof mostgrocerystores.Ifyoucantfindveganfocaccia,youcanuselargeslicesofItalianbreadinstead. Approximatecostperservingis$2.50. HowItWorks Thesaladisaverysalty,tangymixofolivesintensifiedbythecapersandvinegarsoakedcauliflower. Thecarrotaddssomesweetnesstotheolivesaladwhileoregano,celery,andceleryseedsgivedepth toit.Thebasilandzestbrightenthesandwichandgiveitsomesweetness.Focacciaisaspongybread
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thatabsorbstheflavorsoftheolivesaladincrediblywellandalsohasanice,robustflavor.Wrapping thesandwichisimportantbecauseitgivestheflavorstimetomeldandseepintothebreadwithout dryingtheexteriorofthesandwich. ChefsNotes Amuffalettalooksintimidatingbecauseofthelargeamountofingredients,butitsreallyjusta matterofchoppingabunchofstufftogetherinafoodprocessor,placingitonbread,andwaiting. NutritionalFacts(individualservingsinparentheses,doesnotincludeanyoptions) Calories385 CaloriesfromFat153 Fat17g TotalCarbohydrates47g DietaryFiber5g Sugars4g Protein11g Salt858mg InterestingFacts TheolivesinthissandwichclearlyshowcasethemuffalettasSpanishinfluence,whichisoneofthe othermajorinfluencesforNewOrleanscuisine.

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El Cubano Two Ways

Serves:1 TimetoPrepare:15minutes IngredientsfortheSeitanCubano 7loafofCubanbread,cutinhalftomakeasandwich(seerecipeonpage149) 4slicesofsweetpickle 34slicesofveganSwisscheese 34tbsp.ofyellowmustard Oliveoil(ormeltedveganmargarine)tobrushthebread Option1 cupofsmokedpulledpork(seebelow) 46slicesofvegancuredham(seebelow) Option2 1thickslabofeggplant,brushedwitholiveoil cupofdriedshiitakemushrooms,rehydratedandsliced 1/8tsp.ofsalt TheSimpleWay:UseGardeinBBQPulledShredsortheonesfromTraderJoesandrinseofftheBBQ sauce,thentosstheshredsinabouttsp.ofsmokedpaprika,tsp.ofgarlicpowder,andtsp.of LiquidSmoke.Alternatively,youcanrinseofftheshredsandsimmerthemwithcupofwater,tsp. ofliquidsmoke,tsp.ofsalt,and1tsp.ofagave,simmeringuntilthewaterevaporates.UseTofurky hamslices.UseDaiyaSwisscheeseslices.IfyoucantfindCubanbread,substituteFrenchbread. Instructions Slicethebreadinhalf. Brusheachhalf,bothonoutsideofthecrustandtheinsidewiththesoftmiddle,witholiveoilor meltedmargarine. Option1(seitan) Placealayerofveganhamslices,thenalayerofpulledpork,,thenthepickles,andthen thecheese. Option2(eggplant) Cuttheeggplantintoa1slab. Brushitwithoilandtosswithsalt. Grilltheeggplantuntilitissoftonbothsides,flippingitonceithasdevelopednicegrilllines andsoftenedononeside. Rehydratethemushroomsinwarmwaterandslicethem. Placethehamorshiitakesonthebread,thenthepulledporkorgrilledeggplant. Next,placethepicklesfollowedbytheSwisscheese. Spreadthemustardalongthetopsliceofbreadandclosethesandwich. Heatupasandwichpresstojustbelowamediumheat. Pressthesandwichdownuntilitisabouthalfthesizeitwasoriginallyandkeepitinthepressuntilit developsniceblacklinesacrossthetopfromthesandwichpress,butdontleaveitinsolongthatthe entiretopturnsblack!(itshouldbeacrispygoldencolorwithblacklines)
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MakeYourOwnIngredients
Thisisalotofworkforonesandwich,buttheextraeffortwillcreateafarsuperiormeal.Feelfreeto makeanyoralloftheingredients!IfIweretomakethemthisway,Iwouldmakelargebatchesof themandstoretheminmyrefrigeratorsothatIhadthemtouseinotherrecipes. SmokedPulledPork TaketheBBQshreds,wraptheminfoil,andpiercethefoilwithafork.Ifyouhaveasmoker,smoke thesewithmesquitewoodforafullday.Youcanalsodothisonthegrillbylightingasmallfireand addingmesquitechipssoakedinwaterforatleastanhour.Placethefoilpacketawayfromthefire, closethelid,andlettheBBQshredssmokeforatleastonehour.Oncethesmokingisdone,tosswith tsp.ofpaprikaandtsp.ofgarlicpowder. CuredVeganHam Purchaseyourfavoriteveganham(youcanusedelislicesfromTofurky),makeyourownseitan,or headtoanAsianmarkettogetamockham.Sliceitthin,tossitliberallyinsalt(dontworry,youll brushitoffwhendone)andabouttsp.ofgranulatedturbinadosugar,andsetitinyourovenonthe lowestsettingpossibleandletitcureforabout2hours.Brushthesaltandsugaroffwhenyouare done.

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SimplyomittheSwisscheeseanddontbrush thebreadwithoilandyouwillhaveatasty, nooiladdedsandwich! KitchenEquipment SandwichPress Knife CuttingBoard MeasuringSpoon MixingBowl ABrushtospreadtheoilonthebread Presentation Pressed,withniceblackmarksacrossthetopisthewaytogo.Makesureyoudontoverloadthe sandwichsothatthefillingsdontspilloutwhenyoupressit. TimeManagement Dontletthissitaround!Serveithotoffthesandwichpress,madetoorder.Yum!Ifyouwantaquick sandwich,gowithTheSimpleWay. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Servethiswithasideofhotsauceandanicecoldbeer. WheretoShop ItypicallygetthepulledBBQshredsfromTraderJoes,butyoucanalsogettheGardeinonesfrom WholeFoodsandevensomeconventionalgrocerystores.Sofar,theDaiyaSwissismostcommonly foundatWholeFoods.DontworryaboutseekingoutCubanbread.Itsusuallymadewithlard,so youllhavetomakeyourownorsubstituteahoagierollorsandwichsizedloafofFrenchbread. Approximatecostpersandwichis$5.00. HowItWorks Thesandwichisbasicallyamixofhearty,succulentfillingswithanicesmokyundertonethathas somesournessfromthepicklesandthepopofthemustard.Noneofthoseflavorsshouldoverwhelm thesandwichandtheyareallmellowedbytheSwisscheese,whichalsoservestoholdallthose ingredientstogether(theywillwanttoslipoutofthesandwich!).Thatisalsowhythesandwichis pressed.Withoutpressingit,theingredientstendtoexplodeoutthesidesofthebread.
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IusedtomakeasandwichverysimilartothisonewhenIwasakidwithoutknowingthatIwas makingaCubansandwich.Theheartyseitanandmeltycheesesleavesmesatisfiedandremindsme ofmychildhood. NutritionFacts(perserving,eggplantversion) Calories552 CaloriesfromFat180 Fat20g TotalCarbohydrates80g DietaryFiber3g Sugars3g Protein13g Salt730mg InterestingFacts TheCubansandwichisanoldrecipe,forasandwich,havingbeenaroundsinceatleastthe1860s.

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French Dip Sandwich with Wild Mushroom Rosemary Jus

Serves:2 TimetoPrepare:1015minutes Ingredients TheJus 4largeshallots,slicedthin 2tsp.ofoliveoil 1cupofwater 1sprigoffreshrosemary cupofdriedwildmushrooms tsp.ofsalt Option:1tsp.ofbeefbouillon TheSandwich 2portabellamushrooms,slicedintothickpieces 2tsp.ofoliveoil tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofgroundblackpepper 2Frenchrolls,slicedopen Option:Insteadofportabellas,youcanuseslicedseitanforameatiertexture Instructions Slicetheshallotsthin. Overamediumheatinasmallpot,sauttheshallotswiththeoiluntiltheshallotsareheavily browned. Addthewater,rosemary,mushrooms,salt,andoptionalbeefbouillonandbringittoasimmer. Reducetheheatuntilitisjustsimmeringandletitsitontheheatwhileyoufinishthesandwich. Slicetheportabellasintothickpieces. Overamediumhighheat,sautthemwiththeoilandsaltuntilthemushroomsshowbrownsear marks(about5minutes). Removethepanfromtheheatandimmediatelystirintheblackpepper. Slicetherollsopen,creatingapocket,andstufftherollswiththeportabellas. Pourthewildmushroombrothoverthesandwiches(removetherosemarysprig!)orserveitonthe side.

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Omittheoliveoilinbothsectionsoftherecipeandsaut inadrypan. KitchenEquipment SmallPot SautPan StirringSpoon MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon Knife CuttingBoard Presentation Theoriginalwaythissandwichwasservedisdrownedinthesauce,whichishowIpreferit.Ifyoudo itthatway,itisdefinitelyaknifeandforksandwich.Themoremodernversionisservedwiththe sauceonthesideasadippingsauce. TimeManagement Thelongerthedippingsauce(akathejus)simmers,thebetteritgets,butyouwillneedtoreplace someofthewaterifyouletitsimmerformorethantenminutes. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Friesarethetraditionalaccompanimenttothisdish.Trysomethymeandgarlicfriesforanelevated side.ThesandwichisalsoservedwithmustardatPhillipeTheOriginal,oneofthetworestaurants thatclaimstohaveinventedthesandwich. WheretoShop Alloftheseingredientsarefairlycommon.Ifyoucangetthedriedmushroomsfromabulkbin,you cansaveadecentamountofmoney.Approximatecostperservingis$3.00. HowItWorks Itsafairlysimplerecipe.Theportabellasserveasthemeatofthesandwich,replacingthe traditionalroastbeef.Iliketosearthemtogivethemaheavier,deeperflavor.Thebrothgetsits flavorfromshallots,which,likethemushrooms,arebrownedtodeepentheflavorofthebroth.The rosemarycreatesaheadyherbalaromawhichnaturallycomplementsthemushroomsanddried mushroomsareusedtoroundoutthebroth.Plus,therehydratedmushroomsarequitetastywhen addedtothesandwich.
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Wanttotryaversionthatisoutofthisworld?Usedriedporciniinsteadofthedriedwildmushroom mix.Youwillneverlookback. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories244 CaloriesfromFat72 Fat9g TotalCarbohydrates35g DietaryFiber3g Sugars3g Protein8g Salt781mg InterestingFacts TheFrenchDipsandwichwascreatedintheearly1900s,mostlikelyin1908ataLosAngeles restaurantnamedColes.PhillipetheOriginalalsoclaimstohavecreatedthesandwich,butatalater datein1918.

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Lavash Pesto Sandwich

Type: Sandwich Serves:2 TimetoPrepare:40minutes Ingredients 1wholewheatflatbread(lavashbread) cupofarugulapesto 78spearsoflightlyblanchedasparagus cupofDaiyamozzarellaorothervegancheese 6pittedkalamataolives,slicedinhalflengthwise 46heirloomcherrytomatoes,slicedintoquarters Instructions Preheattheovento350degrees. Blanchtheasparagus. Spreadthearugulapestoovertheentireflatbread. Placetheasparaguswiththespeartipsstickingoutoverthebottomedgeallinarow,sothatevery bitewillhavesomeasparagus. Quartertheheirloomcherrytomatoesandhalfthepittedkalamataolivesandsprinklethemaround thebottomhalfofthesandwichwheretheasparagusis. Sprinklethebottomhalfofthesandwichwiththevegancheese. Foldinhalf. Placeonacookiesheetorbakingstoneandbakefor20minutes. Removeandcutinhalf.

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Thefatinthiscomesfromthepesto.Toreducethefatcontent inthepestousewaterinsteadofoiltoeasetheblending.
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Userawflatbread,andarawvegancheese.Donotbake,but insteaddehydrateon105for23hoursuntilslightlyfirmer. KitchenEquipment Knife,cuttingboard,cookiesheet,panforblanchingthe asparagus TimeManagement Whiletheoveniswarming,blanchtheasparagusandmakethe pesto.Whentheovenhascometotemperature,assemblethe sandwich. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Alightsidesaladofarugulaandafewmorequarteredheirloomtomatoesdressedinbalsamic vinegarandspicyoliveoil,withsaltandpepperwouldbesimpleandwonderful. WheretoShop IfoundpremadeveganwholewheatlavashbreadatTraderJoes.Makesuretheasparagushasafull bodyandlookscrisp.Approximatecostperservingis$2.00. HowItWorks Themildflavoroftheasparagusprovidesawonderfulcontrasttotheslightspicinessofthepestoand thesaltinessoftheolives.TheDaiyahassomedepthtoitanditstexturehelpslooselybindthe ingredientsinthesandwich.Thinlavashbreadkeepsthesandwichfeelinglightandfun. ChefsNotes Imadethissandwichafterbeinginspiredandfurstatedbyanexperienceatarestaurant.Myvegan mealwashorrible,whilemymotherinlawsflatbreadpizzalookedwonderful.Ifeelthatmanymain streamrestaurantsreallyshortchangethevegandishes.InsteadofstayingangryIjustcameupwith anevenbetterversionofmymotherinlawspizzaandmadeitforthefamily.Itwasabighit!
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NutritionFacts(perserving)
Calories391 CaloriesfromFat243 Fat27g TotalCarbohydrates27g DietaryFiber5g Sugars3g Protein10g Salt405mg InterestingFacts Asparagusshowstheageoftheplant.Thickstemsofcomesfromolderplants,whileyoungtender stalkscomefromyoungerplants.

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Pan Bagnat with Chopped Chickpeas

Serves:2 TimetoPrepare:10minutes+2hourstosit Ingredients SaltedTomatoes 1Romatomato,deseededandthinlysliced tsp.ofsalt(thiswillgetbrushedoffthetomatoes) SlicedVeggies 2greenonions,sliced ofasmallredbellpepper,slicedintothinstrips ofasmallbulboffennel,slicedintothinstrips ofasmallcucumber,thinlysliced ChoppedChickpeas 1cupsofcooked,rinsedchickpeas 1tbsp.ofnoriseaweed,crushedintoflakes tsp.ofsalt TofuScramble 4oz.offirmtofu,scrambled 1/8tsp.ofsalt,preferablyIndianblacksalt tsp.ofturmeric Dressing cupofoliveoil 1tbsp.ofDijonmustard FinishingIngredients 810Nicoiseblackolives,pittedandcutinhalf(usewhateversmallblackolivesareonhand) 1tbsp.ofcapers tsp.offreshlygroundblackpepper 2tbsp.ofredwinevinegar Bread 2smallroundsofcountrybread Instructions Cutthetomatoesinhalf,deseedthem,andslicethemintothinstrips. Tosstheminthesaltandplacetheminacolanderfor30minutes. Brushthesaltoffofthemandsetthemtotheside. Slicethegreenonions,bellpepper,fennel,andcucumberandsetaside. Chopthechickpeasandcombinethemwiththeseaweedandsaltandsetthisaside. Crumblethetofuwitheitheryourhand,combineitwiththesaltandturmeric,andsetitaside. WhisktogethertheoliveoilandDijonmustard. Cutthebreadinhalfandscoopoutashallowindentationineachhalf. Placethetomatoesonthebread,thenthefennelandcucumber,thenthescramble,thenthe choppedchickpeas,thenthebellpepper,greenonions,olives,capers,andblackpepper,andpour thedressingandvinegarontop. Wrapeachsandwichinplasticwrap,refrigerate,andletthemsitfor2hours.
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Omittheoliveoilandaddanextratbsp.of mustard. KitchenEquipment Knife CuttingBoard 3SmallMixingBowls MeasuringSpoon MeasuringCup Whisk Colander PlasticWrap Presentation Thislooksparticularlyniceonapieceofslateora darkplate.Also,givethesandwichalightsmashso thattheingredientsgetpressedtogether.Itmakes itmucheasiertoeat. TimeManagement Startwiththetomatoandwhileitishangingoutin thecolander,prepalltheotheringredients.Thesandwichwill cometogetherquicklythatway.Isometimesmaketheseas picnicsandwichesbecausetheycansitwhileIamtravelingto thepicnicsite. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Servethiswithaglassofsparklingwaterandfinishitwitha lemonsorbet. WheretoShop Youcanprettymuchfindanyoftheseingredientsatmost grocerystores,exceptforthebreadandolives.Anysortofoil curedblackolivewilldoforthisrecipeandifyoucantfind anyofthose,gowithsomekalamatas.Forthebread,youjust needarusticloafofroundbread.Usually,abakerywillhave thisandiftheydont,youcanuseanycrusty,rusticbreadyou cangetyourhandson.Dontworryifitisnotround.Ifitsalongloaf,justcutitintoabouta7long piece.Approximatecostperservingis$3.00.
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HowItWorks ThisisbasicallyaNicoisesaladinasandwich.Itsgotfennelfor brightness,cucumbertocoolthesalad,redpepperfor sweetnessandafullmouthfeel,andsaltedtomatoes.Salting thetomatoespullsoutsomeofthewaterinthem,condensing theirflavor.Thetraditionalsandwichhastuna,anchovies,and hardboiledeggs,soinourversion,weusechoppedchickpeas, seaweed,andsaltforthetuna,atofuscrambleforthe hardboiledeggs,andcapersfortheanchovies.Thesandwichis finishedoffwithaliberalamountofdressing,whichwillsoak intothebreadasitsits. ChefsNotes Thissandwichtakesabitofefforttomake,butitsallchopping andslicing,anditistotallyworthit.Itfeelsrefreshingand satisfyingatthesametime,withshotsofsaltinessfromthe capersandolives,sweetnessfromthetomatoesandbell pepper,aromaticqualitiesfromthefennel,acidityfromthe mustardandvinegar,andlushnessfromthescramble,oliveoil, andsoakedbread.Makeanextrasandwichandhaveanother thenextday! NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories795 CaloriesfromFat315 Fat35g TotalCarbohydrates94g DietaryFiber17g Sugars13g Protein26g Salt675mg InterestingFacts PanbagnatisaProvencaltermforbathedbread.

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Po Boy
Serves:2 TimetoPrepare:10minutes Ingredients TheSeitan 2cupsofseitan,sliced(ifyoudontwanttouseseitan,youcanuse2largeslicedportabellas) OptionalBakeandSimmerMethod Enoughwatertocovertheseitaninasmallbakingdish ofanonion,chopped 1stalkofcelery,sliced ofagreenbellpepper,chopped 6clovesofgarlic tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofblackpepper tsp.ofcayenne tsp.ofdrymustard TheGravy ofayellowonion,sliced 1tsp.ofveganmargarineoroliveoil 1tbsp.offlour Water(about1cup)ortheleftoverflavoringliquidfromtheBakeandSimmerMethod tsp.ofsalt tsp.offreshlygroundblackpepper 1tsp.offreshthymeleaves Option:2tbsp.ofredwinewiththewateror1tbsp.ofbeefbouillon TheDressingandFixings 1cupofshreddedlettuce 1largetomato,sliced Creolemustard(seeCreoleMustardrecipeonpage145) Option:cupofveganmayo TheBread 12to14longloafofFrenchbread Instructions Youcanusetheseitanasisoryoucanbakeittocreateamoreauthenticflavorusingthefollowing instructions. CombinealltheingredientsfromtheBakeandSimmerMethodinasmallbakingdish,along withtheseitanandenoughwatertocoverit. Giveeverythingastir,coverthedish,andbakeitat350Fforabout1hour. Removetheseitanfromtheliquidandveggies(savetheseforuseinanotherrecipe). Sliceayellowonionasthinasyoucangetit. Overamediumhighheat,sauttheonioninthemargarineuntilitheavilycaramelizes. Reducetheheattomediumandaddtheflour,stirringandcookingforabout2minutes. Addthewaterandstiruntiltheflourthickensthewater.
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Addthesalt,pepper,thyme,andoptionalingredients,reducetheheattomediumlow,andcookthis forabout5minutes. Shredthelettuceandslicethetomato. CuttheFrenchbreadinhalftomaketwosandwiches. Cutitopenenoughtofoldthebreadopenwithoutslicingallthewaythroughit. Fillitwiththeseitan,veganmayo,Creolemustard,andgravy,andtopwiththelettuceandtomato. Frenchfriesareapopularadditiontothissandwich.

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KitchenEquipment CuttingBoard Knife SerratedKnife SautePan MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon Presentation Servethissandwichrightawayorelseyouwill endupwithsandwichmush. TimeManagement Ifyoujustusestraightseitanwithoutbakingit,thissandwichwillcometogetherquickly.Watchthe flourtomakesureitdoesntburn,butwhiletheonionsarecookingandthegravyissimmering,you cangettogetheralltheothercomponents. IfyoudontfeellikemakingCreolemustard,feelfreetosubstituteDijonmustard. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks GarlicandparsleyFrenchfriesdressedwithatouchofcayennewouldbeperfectforthissandwich. Sometimes,Frenchfriesareevenservedinsidethesandwichinsomepoboyshops. WheretoShop TraderJoesBeeflessStripsareperfectforthisifyouwanttousestoreboughtseitan.Ifyoudont haveaccesstothat,anyheartyseitanwilldo,especiallyifyoucangetitslicedthin.Thecrustierthe Frenchbread,thebetteritwillworkforthissandwich.Approximatecostperservingis$3.50. HowItWorks AtraditionalpoboyusesaroastbeefthatisbakedwithalltheingredientsfromtheBakeandSimmer Methodpartofthisrecipe,sotheseitanisalmostadirecttranslationfromtheoriginal.Itinfusesthe seitanwithpungency,sweetness,andheat,creatinganexplosionofflavorinthesandwich.Thegravy isaneasyoniongravydarkenedbytheheavycaramelizationoftheonion,whichiswherethegravy getsmostofitsflavor.Flourisaddedaftertheonioncooksinordertotoast.Thisflourinturn thickenstheliquidintoalightlyviscousgravy.Thatletsitclingtothesandwichinsteadofjustrunall overandsoakthebread.
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ChefsNotes
Ialwaysusethebakeandsimmermethodforthissandwich.Evenwithoutit,thesandwichisgood, butwithit,itsspectacular. NutritionalFacts(individualservings) Calories560 CaloriesfromFat108 Fat12g TotalCarbohydrates55g DietaryFiber6g Sugars1g Protein58g Salt774mg
InterestingFacts
AvariationonthepoboyistheVietnamesepoboy,createdbyNewOrleansVietnamesepopulation.

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White Bean5RDVWHG5HG3HSSHUSub
Serves:3sandwiches TimetoPrepare:45minutesifmakingthebeanballsfrom scratch,orabout15minutesiftheyarepremade Ingredients WhiteBeanBalls One15oz.canofwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed One3oz.packageofsundriedtomatoes 34greenonions,finelyminced 1teaspoonssmokedpaprika 1cupofoldfashionedoatmeal,pulsedinafoodprocessor One3to4inchpieceofrosemary,stemremoved 810basilleaves Saltandpeppertotaste RedPepperSandwichSpread 2largeroastedredpeppers 15kalamataolives 10greenolivesstuffedwithgarlic 2tablespoonslemonjuice 2tablespoonscupwhitebalsamicvinegar 3tablespoonstomatopaste cupchoppedfireroastedtomatoes 1smalljarofcapers,drained 1tablespoonoliveoil 2clovesofgarlic teaspoonpepper OtherIngredientsandFinalAssembly 1largetomato,cutintoslices 1cupoflettuce,cutintoribbons,or1cupofarugula asmallredonion,cutintoslices OnebatchoftheWhiteBeanBalls,divided3ways OnebatchoftheRedPepperSandwichSpread,divided3ways 1baguetteabout18long,slicedopenalmostallthewaythrough Instructions MakingtheWhiteBeanBalls Inafoodprocessor,quicklypulsetheoldfashionedoatmeal. Addthedrainedrinsedwhitebeans. Ifnotalreadydone,finelychopthesundriedtomatoes. Removethestemfromtherosemaryandmincetheleaves. Cutthebasilleavesintoribbons. Slicethemallthinly,andaddthemtothebowlwithalittlesaltandpepper. Useyourhandstomasheverythingtogether,addingcupoftheoatmealatatimeuntilyou getatightpattythatstickstoitselfandnotyou.
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Takingsmallhandfuls,shapeintoballsthatarethesizeofwalnuts. Preheatyourovento350degrees. Lineabakingsheetandplacethebeanballsonthesheet,thenbakeforabout2030minutes untilset. RedPepperSandwichSpread Placeallingredientsinablenderandblend. FinalAssembly Cutthebaguetteintohalf,lengthwise. Hollowoutasmallamountofthebread. Slicethetomatoes,ribbonthelettuce,andslicetheredonion. Preparethewhitebeanballrecipeandtheredpepperspreadrecipe. Placearowofthebeanballsinthesub,thentheotheringredients. Pouratleast4tablespoonsoftheredpepperspreadoverthesandwich. Cutinto3piecesandserve.

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Reducetheamountofolivesbyhalfandeliminatethe oliveoil. KitchenEquipment Blender,cookiesheet,oven,knife,cuttingboard, measuringcupsandspoons
Management
Whilethebeanballsarebaking,preparetheotheringredients. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Drinksthatpairwellwiththissandwichareacoolglassoflemonadewithmintandbasil,oranicered wine. WheretoShop Theseingredientsshouldbeavailableinanymajorsupermarket. ChefsNotes Thisisanice,gourmetversionoftheclassicveganmeatballsubthatareoftenseen.Thisisquickand appealstothewholefamily. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories CaloriesfromFat Fat9g TotalCarbohydrates101g DietaryFiber19g Sugars17g Protein27g Salt733mg InterestingFacts Thebellpepperisatruememberofthepepperfamily,andtheonlyonetocontainnotraceof capsicum,thecompoundthatmakesotherpeppershot.
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Tartine dAubergine
Serves:4 TimetoPrepare:45minutesplustimetomarinadetheeggplant Ingredients 1mediumsizedeggplant,slicedandmarinated(seemarinadebelow) cupofoliveoil cupoflemonjuice tsp.ofsalt 1tbsp.oflavender tsp.offreshlygroundpepper 4clovesofgarlic,smashed 4largeslicesofFrenchbread tsp.ofsaffron Oliveoilforbrushingthebread 4thinslicesoffennel 1largeheirloomtomato,sliced cupofpittedNicoiseolivesoralmondstuffedgreenolives Instructions Slicetheeggplantinto1slabs. Combinetheoliveoil,lemonjuice,salt,lavender,pepper,andgarlic. Marinatetheslicedeggplantinthismixforatleast6hours,butpreferablyovernight. Slicethefennelandtomatothinly. Grilltheeggplantuntilithasblackgrilllinesonbothsides(thisshouldonlytakeacoupleminutesper sideastheeggplantwillalreadybesoftformthemarinade). Option:Baketheeggplanton425degreesFfor30minutesinsteadofgrillingit. SlicetheFrenchbreadintothickslicesjustabitlongerandwiderthantheeggplantslices. Brushitwiththesaffronandoliveoil. Toastthisbreadintheovenwhiletheeggplantisbakinguntilitisgoldenbrown. Topthebreadwithasliceofeggplant,sliceoffennel,sliceoftomato,andafewolives. Option:Youcangrilltheeggplantandbreadinsteadofbakingthem.
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Omittheoliveoilfromthemarinadeandusea highqualitywhitewinevinegarinstead. KitchenEquipment Bowlforthemarinade MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon LargeKnifefortheeggplant SerratedKnifeforthebread CuttingBoard GrillorOven MetalSpatulaorBakingDish
TimeManagement
Setuptheeggplantandmarinadethenightbeforeyoudothissandwichsoithasplentyoftimeto marinate.Ifyoudontplanaheadforitthatmuch,butstillwanttodoit,baketheeggplantfor fifteenminutesinthemarinade. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Servethiswithasmallsaladdressedwiththesametypeofolivesyouusedforthesandwich,afew sundriedtomatoes,andalighttouchofoliveoil. WheretoShop Whenpurchasingtheeggplant,makesuretheskinisfirm,notwrinkled.Thefennelshouldhavea brightcolortoitandnobrowningatthebase.ThelavendercanbefoundatWorldMarket,Sprouts, atyourlocalspicestore,andoccasionallyinthespicesectionofyourlocalmarket.Fortheolives,go toastorewithanolivebarforthebestprice.Priceperservingisapproximately$1.50. HowItWorks Marinatingtheeggplantsoftensitandinfusesitwithallofthemarinadeflavors.Theoliveoilmakes itrich,thelemonjuiceaddstartnessandtheacidityofithelpsthemarinadeflavorspenetratethe eggplant,thelavendergivesabrightfloralaromatotheeggplant,andthesaltbringsoutallthe flavors.Theeggplantisfinishedoffonthegrillforasubtlesmokyeffect.Fennelisaddedforastrong aromaticflavorandisslicedthinlysoitdoesnottexturallyinterferewiththeeggplant.Thetomato lendsaslightlysweet,acidicflavorwhiletheolivesbalanceeverythingwithashotofsaltiness.The breadisbrushedwithoilandsaffronsoittoastsproperlyandtakesonalightsaffroncolor.
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ChefsNotes
Iwasincrediblysurprisedathowwellthelavenderworkedwithsandwichandhowmuchthe marinadesoftenedtheeggplant.Itwassosoft,Ievenconsiderednotcookingit. NutritionalFacts(perserving) Calories221 CaloriesfromFat81 Fat9g TotalCarbohydrates30g DietaryFiber6g Sugars5g Protein5g Salt373mg InterestingFacts Atartineisanopenfacedsandwich.

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Tempeh Morel Meatball Sub in Sundried Tomato Sauce

Serves:2bigsandwiches TimetoPrepare:1hour(includestimetobakethemeatballs) Ingredients TheMeatballs 12oz.oftempeh,ground cupofdriedmorels,rehydrated(savetherehydratingliquid) 6clovesofgarlic,minced 1tbsp.ofmincedfreshflatleafparsley 1cupofcubedbread tsp.ofsalt 2tsp.ofoliveoil TheSauce ofayellowonion,diced 4Romatomatoes,chopped 2Romatomatoesandcupofsundriedtomatoes,pureed 2tsp.ofoliveoil tsp.ofsalt 1tbsp.ofcapers TheBreadandToppings 2longsandwichrolls,cutopentocreateapocket 2tbsp.ofsmashedpinenuts Option:3tbsp.ofveganpestospreadonthebread Instructions Rehydratethemorelsinwarmwater. Pulsethetempehinafoodprocessoruntilitfallsapartintosmallpieces. Addthemorelsandpulseafewmoretimes. Transferthistoamixingbowl. Mincethegarlicandparsleyandtransferthesetothemixingbowl. Cubethebreadandplaceitinaseparatemixingbowl. Moistenitwiththemorelinfusedrehydratingwaterandsmashthebread. Addthebread,salt,andoliveoiltothetempehbowlandmixeverythingbyhand. Formintomeatballs. Lightlyoilacupcakeormuffintinandplaceonemeatballineach. Bakethemat350degreesFfor30minutes. Dicetheonionandchopthetomatoes. Pureethe2Romaswiththesundriedtomatoes. Overamediumheat,sauttheonionintheoiluntilitbrowns. Addthechoppedtomatoesandsaltandcontinuesautinguntilthetomatoesaresoft. Addthesundriedtomatosauceandcapersandstir. Immediatelyaddthetempehmorelmeatballsandcookonemoreminute. Openthesandwichrolls. Smashthepinenutsandfilleachrollwiththemeatballtomatomixandtopwithsmashedpinenuts.
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Omittheoilfromthemeatballsandsauttheonionina drypaninsteadofusingtheoil. KitchenEquipment 2MixingBowls MuffinorCupcakeTin FoodProcessor Knife CuttingBoard SautPan StirringSpoon MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon Presentation Itmaybefancy,elevatedversionofameatballsub,butIservethisjustlikebarfoodinabasket! TimeManagement Startthemeatballs,thenmakethesaucewhiletheyarebaking.Themeatballsfreezeverywell,so feelfreetomakeadoubleortriplebatchofthem. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Servethiswithashavedfennelandolivesalad. WheretoShop YoumayneedtoheadtoagourmetstoreoraplacelikeWholeFoodstogetdriedmorels.Ifyoucant findthem,trychoppedshiitakesinstead.Alloftheotheringredientsarefairlycommon.Approximate costperservingis$4.00. HowItWorks Tempeh,whenpulsed,breaksupintocrumblesthataretheperfectsizeformeatballs.Themorels givethemeatballsaveryearthy,heartytaste.Thebreadismoistenedwiththerehydratingwaterto impartevenmoreofamoreltasteanditissmashedandmixedwiththecrumblestoactasabinding agent.Oilisusedtogivethemasmoothmouthfeelandtheyarebakedtotightenthemup.Ilikethe muffintinsbecauseitkeepsthemeatballsseparateandhelpsthemretaintheirshape.
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Thesauceisastandardtomatosauce,exceptthatithasasundriedtomatopureeaddedtoit.Iblend thesundriedtomatoeswithRomasbecausetheRomashaveenoughnaturalmoisturetoallowthe sundriedtomatoestoturnintoapuree.Otherwise,youwouldhavetousewater,whichwoulddilute someoftheflavor. Finally,thepinenutsaresmashedsothattheycanserveasatastysubstituteforparmesancheese. ChefsNotes Imasuckerforameatballsub.Iusuallyendupmakingadoublebatchofthemeatballsforthis recipe,soIcanhaveasecondsandwichlater,buttobehonest,Iusuallyendupeatingallthe meatballsrightaway. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories955 CaloriesfromFat351 Fat39g TotalCarbohydrates106g DietaryFiber21g Sugars10g Protein45g Salt983mg InterestingFacts Becausemorelsvarygreatlyinappearance,thetypeofmorelcanbehardtoidentifyinthewild.

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Tofu Steak Sandwich

Serves:2 TimetoPrepare:10minutes+6hourstomarinatethetofu Ingredients 8oz.ofsuperfirmtofu,slicedintoslabs 2partssoysauce 1partricevinegar ofayellowonion,slicedintothinstrips 4Romatomatoes,chopped 2tsp.ofoliveoil Water 1/8tsp.ofsalt 2paninirolls Srirachatotaste Instructions Slicethetofuintoslabs. Marinatethemin2partssoysauceand1partricevinegar,usingjustenoughliquidtocoverthetofu slabs(thiswillvarybasedontheshapeofthebowlinwhichyoumarinatethem,whichiswhyno precisemeasurementsaregivenforthemarinade)foratleast2hours,butpreferably6. Whentheyaredonemarinating,patthemdry,butdontpressthem. Slicetheonionandchopthetomatoes. Overamediumhighheat,sauttheonionintheoiluntiltheyareheavilybrowned. Addasplashofwatertothepan,stirquickly,andletthewaterevaporate. Addthetomatoesandsalttothepanandsauteverythingforabout3minutes. Removeallthisfromthepanandsetitaside,thenreturnthepantotheburner. Overamediumhighheat,inthesamepaninwhichyoujustsautedtheveggies,addthetofuslabs. Sauteachsideofthetofuslabforabout2minutes,gentlyflippingitoverwithaspatula. Removethemandsetthemaside. Cutthepaninirollsinhalfandtoastthecutsidesinthesamesautpanforabout30seconds. Spreadsrirachaonthebottomhalvesoftherolls,thenaddthetofu,andthenthetomatoandonion mixture,topitwiththeotherhalfoftheroll,andserve.
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Omittheoilwhensautingtheonions,sautinginadrypan instead.Everythingelseworksthesame,thoughIwould reducetheheattomediumwhencookingthetofu. KitchenEquipment Bowlformarinatingthetofu Knife CuttingBoard SautPan Spatula StirringSpoon Platetoholdingredientswhenyousetthemaside Presentation Youcanfinishthesandwichoffinapaninipressifyouwanttocreateadenserbreadandniceblack linesonit,butIusuallyjustwanttodigintothesandwich. TimeManagement Bevigilantonceyougetthetofuintothepan.Therewillbesomeresidualtomatobitsonthepanand theymayburnifyouletthemsittoolong,whichinturnwillburnthemontoyourtofu.Ifyousee themstarttoblacken,addasplashofwatertothepan. Ifyouarenotinthemoodtowaittomarinatethetofu,youcaneasilymakethissandwichwithout themarinatingprocess.Addin2tbsp.ofsoysaucewhenyouaddinyoursplashofwateronthe onions.Itwontbequiteasgood,butyoualsodonthavetowaitsixhoursforthemarinadetowork. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Thisgoesincrediblywellwithanavocadomangosalad. WheretoShop Superfirmtofuisanincrediblydensetofu,muchmoresothanextrafirm.Thatswhyitmakessucha goodsandwichingredient.ItypicallygetmineatTraderJoes,alongwiththepaninirolls(whichare reallyjustafluffytorpedoshapedbread),butyoucangetthetofuatplaceslikeSproutsandWhole Foods,aswell.Ifyoucantfindapaniniroll,dontworry.Youcansubstitutejustaboutanylong sandwichrollforit.Approximatecostperservingis$3.25.
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HowItWorks
Themarinadeusessoysauceforasaltydarkflavor,givingthetofuameatiertastewhiletherice vinegarnotonlygivesapoptotheflavorofthetofu,butusesitsaciditytohelpthemarinadeworks itswayintothedensepatty.Theonionsaresautedoveramediumhighheatsothattheyquickly caramelizeandthenasplashofwaterisaddedtopickupallthecaramelizationfromthepan,turnit intoasauce,whichthenrecoatstheonionsbeforethewaterevaporates.Thetofuissautedinthe samepansothatitcanpickuptheresidualflavorfromtheonionandtomatoes. ChefsNotes ThissandwichisbasedononeofthefirstvegansandwichesIeverhadataplaceinTempe,AZcalled PlaidEatery.Itssimple,filling,andalltheflavorsworktogethertomakeitanextremelysatisfying meal. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories413 CaloriesfromFat117 Fat13g TotalCarbohydrates54g DietaryFiber6g Sugars6g Protein20g Salt505mg InterestingFacts Themostwidelyacceptedoriginstoryoftofuwasthatitwasfirstcreatedin146BCEbyLiuAnofthe HanDynasty.

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Apple Pie Panini

Serves:4 TimetoPrepare:About30minutesforallelements Ingredients GingerPecanButter 4oz.ofpecans,unsaltedandroasted 1tbsp.ofoil 2tbsp.ofmincedfreshginger tsp.ofsalt 3tbsp.ofcandiedginger ApplePieFilling 2largegrannysmithslicedandcored 1/3cupofgranulatedsugar 2tablespoonsofcornstarch teaspoonfreshlygroundnutmeg teaspoonallspice teaspooncinnamon 1/8teaspoonsalt 1cupswater TheFinalSandwich 4paniniwheatrolls 1recipeofGingerPecanButter cupofApplePieFilling 1mediumapple,coredandslicedthin Instructions MakingtheGingerPecanButter Method1:Placeallingredientsinafoodprocessorandprocessonalowsettingfor510 minutes,untilthemixturecomestogetherinaball. Method2:Ifyouhaveapowerfulblender,processslowlyusingyourtamperifavailablefor5 10minutesuntilthemixtureissmooth. MakingtheApplePieFilling Addallingredientstoapotandstirsothoroughlycombined. Placeovermediumheatandbringtoasimmer. Reduceheattomediumlowandsimmerforanadditional10minutes,untiltheapplesare slightlytender. Removefromheat,anduseforthesandwiches. Anyexcessallowtocool,andplaceinanairtightcontainer. FinishingtheSandwich Cuttherollinhalf. Spreadbothsideswiththegingerpecanbutter. Addcupoftheapplepiefilling. Topwiththefreshapple. Heataskilletovermediumheat.
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Usingasandwichpress,pressyoursandwichandcookitapproximately58minutesoneach sideuntilthebreadistoasted. Removefromheatandallowittocoolslightlybeforecutting.

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Addjustalittlebitofwaterinsteadoftheoiltothepecan butter.Youwillneedtousethisnutbutterimmediately.
KitchenEquipment
Blenderorfoodprocessor,knife,cuttingboard,measuring cupsandspoons,Paninipress,pot,andspatula
TimeManagement
Starttheapplescooking,thenmakeyournutbutter.Bythetimetheyarebothdone,startthePanini pressheatingwhileyousplitthesandwichbread. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Ithinkmyfavoritedrinkwiththisisacoolalmondmilklatte,becausetheslightbitternessofthe coffeeandnuttinessofthealmondmilkpairwell. WheretoShop TheseingredientsshouldbeatmostmajorgrocerystoresandthepaninirollsareatTraderJoes. HowItWorks Byslowlygrindingthenutsyoureleasetheirnaturaloilswhichcreatesthecreaminessofthenut butter.ThehotPaninipressmeltseverythingtogether,andtoaststhebreadforextradepthofflavor. ChefsNotes Forthegingerpecanbutterwhatyouneedforthisrecipeispatience.Ifyoudonthaveit,youcan burnoutyourappliance.Ithashappenedtofriends.Also,understandthiswillnotproducethe smooth,creamy,processednutbutterfromthestore,butthatisagoodthing! NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories468 CaloriesfromFat144 Fat16g TotalCarbohydrates74g DietaryFiber7g Sugars36g Protein7g Salt607mg
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InterestingFacts
WethinkapplepieisAmerican,buttherecipedatesbacktothe14thcentury!

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Chocolate Marzipan Mini-cookie Sandwiches

Serves:about50minicookiesandwiches TimetoPrepare:30minutes+timeforthecookie sandwichestocool Ingredients Cookies 1cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips cupnonhydrogenatedveganbutter 2/3cupsugar 2tablespoonsnondairymilk 2cupsallpurposeflour teaspoonbakingsoda Filling cupalmondpaste cupnonhydrogenatedveganbutter cuppowderedsugar Instructions Preheatovento350degreesFandoilcookiesheets,usinginsulatedsheetsifpossibleorlining standardsheetswithparchmentbeforeoiling Meltthechocolateandbuttertogether. Stirinthesugarandmilk. Combinetheflour,sugarandbakingsodainalargebowl. Addthechocolatemixturetotheflourmixture. Useateaspoonmeasuringspoonasascoop. Scoopoutteaspoonsofthemixtureandplaceflatsidedownonthebakingsheet. Bakefor78minutes(cookieswillnotbefirm,butwillpuffupwhilebakingandsettleaftercooling). Letthecookiescoolonthebakingsheets. Tomakethefilling,beattogetheralltheingredients. Keepthefillingrefrigerateduntilreadytouse. Fillthecookies,usingthetopsastheoutsidesofthesandwiches. Filledcookiesarebestkeptinasealedcontainerintherefrigerator.

Recipe Sharon Valencik * www.sweetutopia.com
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ChefsNotes
Thesesimplecookiesarechewyandchocolaty,andthefilling givesthemasophisticatedalmondflair. NutritionFacts(percookie) Calories93 CaloriesfromFat45 Fat5g TotalCarbohydrates11g DietaryFiber1g Sugars6g Protein1g Salt37mg

Recipe Sharon Valencik * www.sweetutopia.com
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Arugula Pesto
Type: Sauce Serves:Makes2cups TimetoPrepare:510minutes Ingredients 34clovesofgarlic 1bagofarugula,about68ozor68loosecupsofarugula 4oz.or34looselypackedcupsofbasil 1cupofwalnuts 24tablespoonsofoliveoil cupfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsalt 1teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper Morewaterasneededtoblend Instructions Placeallingredientsinblender,processuntilsmooth,addingmorewaterasneeded.

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LowfatVersion
Thefatinthiscomesfromtheoliveoilandwalnuts.Toreducethefatcontentreplacetheoliveoil withwater. KitchenEquipment MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon Blender Presentation Notapplicable. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks Thisislovelyonspaghettisquash,insandwiches,oronotherpasta.Ilovetopairitwithfresh tomatoesandolives. WheretoShop Youshouldbeabletofindtheseingredientsatanymajorgrocerystore,butIoftengetthese ingredientsatTraderJoessincetheyhavethebestpricesontheseitemsinmyarea. HowItWorks Theoilandwateremulsifycreatingalovelycreaminesstothepesto.Thisalsohelpssmoothoutsome ofthebitternessfromthearugula.Babyarugulaworksbestbecauseitislightonthebitterness. ChefsNotes Thiswasahappyaccidentrecipe.Iwantedsomethingspecialaboutthepestoformylatestsandwich andthenIspottedthearugula.Pairingitwiththebasilgivesthesandwichawonderfulflavor! NutritionFacts(perhalfcup) Calories455 CaloriesfromFat387 Fat43g TotalCarbohydrates10g DietaryFiber4g Sugars2g Protein7g Salt581mg
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InterestingFacts
ArugulacultivationdatesbacktoRome,andpeopleofthisareabelieveditwasanaphrodisiac.

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Coconut Bacon
Serves:4 TimetoPrepare:8hours Ingredients 2cupscoconutmeat(from3to4Thaibabycoconuts) 3tablespoonsnamashoyuorBraggLiquidAminos 2tablespoonsoliveoil Afewdropsofliquidsmokeflavoring(optional) Instructions Whenscrapingthemeatoutofyourcoconuts,trytokeeppiecesaslargeaspossible. Cleanthemeatbyrunningyourfingersoveritssurface,pickingoffanypiecesofhardhusk. Rinsewithfilteredwaterasalaststep,anddrainwell. Placethecoconutmeatinamixingbowlandaddtheremainingingredients. Tosstomixwell. Laythemeatinasinglelayerontwo14inchsquareExcaliburDehydratortrays. Dehydratefor6to8hoursat104F. Thelengthoftimewilldependonhowthickyourcoconutmeatis. Checkitanddryittoyourliking. Dontoverdehydrate,becausethemoreyoudryit,themoreitwillshrink,andyoullbeleftwithonly asmallamountofbacon. Options:Replacethesmokeflavorwithherbsandspicestomakedifferentflavors.Trychipotle powder,garlic,dill,ororegano. ChefsNotes Thaibabycoconutisafavoriterawfoodforitselectrolyterichlivingwater.Plus,theinsideofeach coconutislinedwiththecoconutmeatusedtomakethisrecipe.Thethicknessofeachcoconuts meatvariesfromthinner,moretranslucentincolor,andgelatinousinconsistencytoharder,whiter, andthickersometimesuptoinchthick.Thethickermeatsmakeforbetterbacon,onlybecauseit shrinksalotduringdehydration.Addingafewdropsofliquidsmokewillgiveyourbaconabarbecue flavor. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories307 CaloriesfromFat279 Fat31g TotalCarbohydrates6g DietaryFiber4g Sugars3g Protein1g Salt433mg
Recipe by Ani Phyo * www.aniphyo.com
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Roasted Garlic Sauce

Serves:Makescup TimetoPrepare:15minute Ingredients 20clovesofgarlic,panroasted tsp.ofsalt cupofwhitevinegar 1tsp.ofoliveoil Tomakethisintoahotsauce,add1012chilestepinor15chilesdearbol. Tomakethisintoacreamygarlicsauce,addcupofveganmayoorsilkentofu. Instructions Bringadrypan(preferablyacastironskillet)toamediumheat. Add20wholegarliccloves(ideallywiththepaperstillonthem). Keepthemontheheat,flippingthemeverycoupleofminutes,untilthepaperontheoutercurve blackens. Ifyouareusingalreadypeeledgarlic,letitgoadarkbrown,butnotcompletelyblack. Letthemgarliccoolandpeelit. Pureealltheingredients.

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LowfatVersion
Omittheoil.
RawVersion
Youcanmakearawversionusingrawapplecidervinegar.Letthissitforatleastadayforthevinegar tomeldwiththegarlic. KitchenEquipment CastIronSkillet Tongs MeasuringCup MeasuringSpoon Blender TimeManagement Payparticularattentiontothegarlicafterabout5minutestomakesurethatthegarlicdoesntburn. Itisokforthepapertoblacken,butifthegarlicstartstoharden,getitoutofthepanimmediately. ComplementaryFoodandDrinks ThisismeanttobeusedwithMexicansandwiches. WheretoShop Alloftheseingredientsarefairlycommon,butkeepinmindthatthevinegarisahugepartofthe recipeandthequalityofitwilldirectlyimpactthesaucesflavor. HowItWorks Thegarlicispanroastedbecausethatcreatesaflavorprofilewithelementsofbothovenroasted garlicandsautedgarlic.Whitevinegarisusedforitspuretasteandbecausethesauceismeantto lendaciditytoasandwich.Atouchofoilhelpssmoothouttheflavor.s ChefsNotes Ioriginallycreatedthehotsauceversionofthisforataco,butitwassogood,IrealizedIcouldturn thisintoastraightgarlicsaucetouseonsandwiches. NutritionFacts(perserving) Calories132
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CaloriesfromFat36 Fat4g TotalCarbohydrates20g DietaryFiber1g Sugars1g Protein4g Salt1165mg InterestingFacts Manywhitevinegarsareproducedfromabaseingredientotherthangrapes,eventhoughtheword vinegarisderivedfromthewordforwine(vin).

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Ketchup
Thereareseveralketchupsyoucanmakeat somevariationsyoucanplaywithtousefor home.Consideringthatmanycommercial yoursandwichesandburgers.Thebasiconeis ketchupsusecornsyruporahostof anupscale,healthierversionofHeinzwhile preservatives,makingyourownketchupisa theotheroneseachhaveatasteofketchupas greatwaytomakeacleanproduct.Plus,you thebase,butwithabunchofotherflavors thattransformthemintotheirownunique candosomeinterestingthingswithitandit tastesgreat!Belowisabasicketchupand version. BasicKetchup 2poundsofsweettomatoes,likecherrytomatoes,chopped cupofwhitevinegar 1onion,minced 4clovesofgarlic,minced cupofbrownsugar 1tsp.ofsalt Pinchofallspice(about1/8tsp.) Chopthetomatoesandmincetheonionandgarlic.Overamediumheat,sauttheonioninadrypan untilitsoftens,butnottothepointwhereitbrowns.Addthegarlicandsaut2moreminutes.Add theremainderoftheingredientsandturntheheattomediumlow.Cookthisforabout4hours, lettingitreduceuntilyouhaveabout1to2cupsofcondensedtomatoes.Letthiscoolandpureeit. QuickKetchup 1cupoftomatopaste cupofwater 3tbsp.ofapplecidervinegar 1tbsp.ofagave tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofonionpowder tsp.ofgarlicpowder Combinealltheingredientsuntilsmooth. RoastedTomatoKetchup 810largetomatoes,roasted 3lemons,roasted 1wholeonion,roasted 8wholeclovesofgarlic,roasted 2tbsp.ofoliveoil cupoftomatopaste 2tbsp.ofmolasses
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1tsp.ofsalt Tossthetomatoes,lemons,onion,andgarlicintheoil.Makesuretokeepalloftheseingredients whole.Placetheminabakingdishandcoveritwithfoil.Roasttheveggieson450Ffor25minutes, removingthegarlicafterabout20minutes.Juicetheroastedlemons.Pureetheroastedlemonjuice withalltheotheringredients.
CurryKetchup
1cupoftheQuickKetchup 2tbsp.ofyellowcurrypowder Option:2tsp.ofcuminseeds,toasted Combinetheketchupwiththecurrypowderandletitsitforabout20minutesbeforeservingittolet alltheflavorsmeld.Ifyouwantadeeperflavor,toastthecuminseedsandthengrindthem,adding thetoastedcuminpowderwhenyouaddthecurrypowder.
SundriedTomatoKetchup
3Romatomatoes,chopped 1cupsofsundriedtomatoes 2clovesofgarlic cupofbalsamicvinegar tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofblackpepper Chopthetomatoes.Cookthemdowninapotoveramediumheat,untiltheyarecompletelysoft. Pureealltheingredients. SaltyandSpicyKetchup cupoftomatopaste 2tbsp.ofmaplesyrup 3tbsp.ofsoysauce 2tbsp.ofLouisianahotsauce Combinealltheingredients.Thisisreadytoserverightaway.
GreenTomatoKetchup
2poundsofgreentomatoes,chopped 1onion,minced 3tbsp.ofagavesyrup cupofapplecidervinegar 1tsp.ofsalt 2tbsp.ofcorianderseeds,toasted 1tsp.ofbrownmustardseeds,toasted
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Chopthetomatoesandmincetheonion.Overamediumheat,cookthetomatoesandonion togetherinapotuntiltheyarecompletelysoft,thenkeepcookingthemuntilthetomatoesreduced toabouthalftheiroriginalvolume.Toastthecorianderseedsinadrypanoveramediumheatuntil theypop.Repeatthiswiththemustardseeds(thiswillhappenveryquickly).Grindthecorianderand mustardintoapowder.Pureealltheingredientsfortheketchupuntilyouhaveasmoothsauce.

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Mayo, Aioli, and More

Makingyourownmayoiseasy,evencoming closetoduplicatingthebestcommercial brands.Ifyouwantconvenience,byallmeans useacommercialveganbrandofmayo,butif youwantmorecontroloftheingredientsfor healthreasons,oryousimplywanttohavean interestinghomemademay,thefollowing recipesareperfectforyou.Refrigeratedand jarred,mostofthesemayosshouldlastabout amonth.
BasicMayo
1cupofplainunsweetenedsoymilk 2cupsofcanolaorpeanutoil(useoliveoilforanItalianversionofMayo) Juiceof1lemon tsp.ofapplecidervinegar tsp.ofagave 1tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofmustardpowder Blendthisatahighspeeduntileverythingemulsifies.Jaritandstoreinyourrefrigeratorforuptoa month.
BasicHealthierMayo
8oz.packageoffirmsilkentofu 1tsp.ofapplecidervinegar 1tsp.ofagave tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofmustardpowder Pureeuntilsmooth. Aioli Juiceof2lemons 3clovesofgarlic cupofveganmayo tsp.ofsalt Juicethelemons.Pureealltheingredients,makingsurethatyouputthegarlicintheblenderfirst. Option:Insteadofpureeingeverything,bashthegarlicwithamortarandpestleandmixbyhandfor amorecomplexlayerofflavor. RawNutbasedAiolirecipebyAniPhyo Thiscreamy,rich,smoothmayonnaisewithagarlickickcanbeusedinsandwiches,burgers,and wrapsyouwontevenmisstheversionfullofanimalproducts!
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1cupmacadamia,cashew,and/orpinenuts cupfilteredwater,orasneeded 1teaspoonmincedgarlic,ortotaste teaspoonseasalt Blendalltheingredientsintoasmoothmayonnaise,addingmorewaterasneededtoproduceyour desiredconsistency.Storefor4to5daysinatightlyliddedglassjarinthefridge.
ChipotleMayo
cupofmayo 1chipotleinadobo 1tsp.oftheadobosauce tsp.ofsalt Option:tsp.ofagaveforahotandsweeteffect Pureealltheingredients.
SaltedLimeMayo
Zestof2limes Juiceof1lime cupofmayo tsp.oflargegrainflakeyseasalt Zestthelimesandjuiceoneofthem.Byhand,thoroughlycombinealltheingredients.Thisshouldbe donebyhandandnotintheblendertokeeptheseasaltgrainsintact.
LemonTarragonMayo
Zestof1largelemon Juiceof1largelemon 1tbsp.ofmincedfreshtarragon 1tsp.ofpoppyseeds Combinealltheingredientsbyhand.
RoastedGarlicMayo
8clovesofroastedgarlic cupofmayo tsp.ofsalt Eithertosstheclovesinoliveoilandapinchofsaltandroasttheminacovereddishat400Ffor20 minutesorroasttheclovesinadrypanoveramediumheatuntiltheypaperblackens,thenpeel them.Pureethegarlic,mayo,andsalt.
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Mustards
InEngland,whichwasfamousforitsmustard duringtheMedievalperiod,mustardseed wouldbegroundandmixedwithflour,salt, andcinnamon.Itwouldthenbeslightly moistened,formedintoballs,andstoredfor lateruse.Mixthemustardballwithwaterand youhadmustardsauce.Fortunately,mustard makinghascomealongway! Mustardsgetbetterastheysit.Itletsthe acidityinthemustardpullalltheflavors togetherandcreatesmorecomplexityinthe sauce.Becausealloftheseareveryacidic,they willkeepforatleastsixmonthsifyoujarthem andrefrigeratethem.Also,mustardseedsare bitterwhenfirstground,butwillmellowout overthecourseofseveraldays. Youcaneasilybuysomeofthesemustardsina store,butIthinktheyarefunandeasyto makeandyoucancreatesomeinteresting flavorsbyplayingaroundwiththeingredients inyourhomemadeversion.
ClassicYellowMustard
cupofyellowmustardseeds 1tsp.offlour tsp.ofsalt cupofwater 3tbsp.ofwhitevinegar Grindthemustardseedsinablenderorspicegrinderuntilyouhavecupofmustardpowder. Combinethemustardpowder,flour,andsalttogether.Whiskinthewaterandvinegaruntilthe mixtureissmooth.Overamediumheatinasmallpot,bringthemustardtoasimmer.Onceitis simmering,simmeritfor5minutes.Removeitfromtheheat,letitstopsimmering,thencoverthe potwithaliduntilthemustardcompletelycools.Option:Ifyouwantthistoturnaveryyellowcolor, addinabout1/8tsp.ofturmeric.
BrownMustard
cup+2tbsp.ofbrownmustardseeds tsp.ofgroundcinnamon tsp.ofgroundnutmeg tsp.ofsalt Justundercupofapplecidervinegar 2tbsp.ofagave Overamediumheat,toasttheseedsuntiltheystarttopop.Removethemfromtheheatandreserve 2tbsp.ofseeds.Grindtheremainingseedsintomustardpowder.Combinethiswiththecinnamon, nutmeg,andsalt.Combinethiswiththevinegarandagave.Jarthisandletitsitintherefrigeratorat leastoneday,butpreferablytwobeforeusing.Thisisbecausethebrownmustardseedsareabit bitterandthisgivesthemtimetomellowout.
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DijonMustard
ofawhiteonion,chopped 2clovesofgarlic,sliced(notminced) 1cupofdrywhitewine 1cupofyellowmustardseeds 1tbsp.ofagave 2tsp.ofoliveoil tsp.ofsalt Choptheonionandslicethegarlic.Bringthewinetoasimmerandaddtheonionandgarlic.Simmer thesefor57minutesuntiltheyaresoft.Placeafinemeshcolanderoveracuptocatchtheliquidand pourthisthroughthecolanderintothecup.Discardtheonionandgarlic.Grindtheseedsinto powder.Combinetheonionandgarlicflavoredwine,agave,oil,andsaltwiththemustardpowder. Jarthisandrefrigerateit.Itneedstoageforaboutfourweeksbeforeitisreadytouse.
ChineseHotMustard
cupofyellowmustardseeds 1tsp.ofwasabiorhorseradishpowder tsp.ofsalt cupofboilingwater 1tbsp.ofpeanutoil Grindthemustardseedsuntilyouhaveapowderandplaceitinasmallmixingbowlalongwiththe wasabiorhorseradishpowderandsalt.Bringthewatertoaboilandpouritoverthemustard powder.Quicklyaddtheoilandwhiskuntilsmooth.
SpicyBeerMustard
1cupofstoutbeer cupofbrownsugar cupofyellowmustardseeds cup+1tbsp.ofbrownmustardseeds cupofapplecidervinegar 1tsp.ofsalt Pinchofallspice Bringthebeerandsugartoalowsimmerandstiruntilthesugarismelted.Combineallthe ingredientsinajarandrefrigeratethemforatleast12hours.Oncethisisdone,pureeallthe ingredientsintoasmoothsauce.
AgaveMustard
2tbsp.ofbrownmustard 2tbsp.ofDijonmustard 2tbsp.ofagavesyrup tsp.ofsalt Option:1tbsp.ofveganmayoifyouwantsweetcreamymustard
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Combinealltheingredients.
WhiskeyMustard
cupofbrownmustard 2tsp.ofwhiskey tsp.ofsalt Whiskalltheingredientstogetherandsavesomewhiskeyonthesideforyourself.
SmokeyPubMustard
1cloveofgarlic,minced cupofClassicYellowMustard 2tbsp.ofnutbrownale tsp.ofhickorysmokedsalt Mincethegarlic.Combinealltheingredientsandletthemsitforabout5minutesbeforeserving. CreoleMustard 1cupofdrywhitewine 1cloveofgarlic,minced 1tsp.ofceleryseeds 1tsp.ofallspiceorallspiceberries tsp.ofsalt tsp.ofclovesor3wholecloves 1/8tsp.offreshlygratednutmeg 1cupofyellowmustardseeds 4tbsp.ofvinegar(maltvinegarpreferred) Grindtheceleryseedsandanywholeclovesandallspice.Inthewine,simmerthegarlic,celery seeds,allspice,salt,andclovesforabout10minutes.Removefromtheheatandallowittositforat least30minutes,butpreferably2hours.Whileitissitting,toastthemustardseedsoveramedium heatuntiltheypop.Grindthese.Addthismixtothewinereductionalongwiththevinegar.

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Bean Spreads
Beanspreadsareperfectforsandwiches, especiallyonesthatneedaproteinboost.My gotospreadishummus,butifImmakingan Italiansandwich,IusuallyusetheWhiteBean SpreadandtheMexicanBlackBeansaucewill gowithjustaboutanytortayoufeellike making.
Hummus
2clovesofgarlic,peeled 1cupsofcookedrinsedchickpeas Juiceof1lemon 2tbsp.oftahini tsp.ofsalt Waterasneeded Pureealltheingredients.Onceyouhavethempureed,slowlyaddwater1tbsp.atatimeandblend untilyougetthetextureyoudesire.Youmayneedtodothiswhenyoufirststartpureeingthe ingredientsifyoudonthaveapowerfulblender.
WhiteBeanSpread
3clovesofgarlic,peeled 1cupsofcookedrinsedcannellinibeans Juiceof1lemon 34tbsp.ofoliveoil tsp.ofsalt 1tsp.offreshthyme tsp.ofblackpepper Pureealltheingredients.
MexicanBlackBeanSauce
3clovesofgarlic,minced 1chipotleinadobo,diced 1tbsp.ofadobosauce 1cupsofblackbeanswithliquid tsp.ofsalt 1tsp.ofgroundcumin 1tsp.ofMexicanoregano Mincethegarlicanddicethechipotle.Addalltheingredientstoapanandsimmerforabout67 minutes.Usingapotatomasher,smashthebeansuntilyouhavearoughtexturedsauce.
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Breads
Whatsasandwichwithoutbread?Gluten free,probably!Asandwichbreadshouldbe softenoughthatthesandwichiseasytobite downuponwithoutpressingoutthe ingredients.Itshouldhavealightcrustandbig enoughtoholdalltheingredientsinthe sandwichwithoutturningthesandwichintoa bigballofbread.Eachbreadhasitsown purpose,thoughifIdonthavetheperfect bread,Idontletthatstopme.Sourdoughsare goodwhenyouhavestrong,boldingredients. Torpedoshapedrollsaregoodwhenyouneed tocloseinbigsaucyingredients,like meatballs.Ciabattabreadisgreatwhenyou wantabitofchewtothesandwichtomakeit heartyandFrenchandItalianrollsaregreatfor subsandtravelsandwiches.Tobefair,I purchasemybreadmostofthetime,although Idotrytogetthefreshestbreadpossibleand avoidbreadswithabunchofingredientsand conditioners.Iwouldrathereatsomething elsethanaheavilydoctoredbreaddesignedto lastonastoreshelfmorethanbeingdesigned totastegood.Sometimes,however,Igetthe urgetomakemyownbread,whetherthatsin myindoorovenormyoutdoorwoodfireoven, andwhenIdo,Ialmostalwayssavesometo thesidetomakeasandwichwithit.Thedepth itgivestothesandwichisindescribable. Insteadofwritingahostofdifferentrecipes,I havecombinedallofourbreadrecipesinto onesection.Partly,thisisforeasyreference. Theotherpartisthatitwouldberedundantto giveeachoneitsownrecipesincetheywork sosimilarlytoeachother.Mostofthese recipesmaketwoloaves.Itisusuallyalittle easiertoworkwiththeingredientsifthereare enoughofthemtomaketwoloavesas opposedtoone.Itsimplycreatesaneasierto handlevolume.Notethatwhenbakingthese, theyworkbestonapizzastone. Tips:Makesuretolightlyflouryourworking surfacewhenyoukneaddough.Ifyouwantto useanelectricmixertokneadthedough,you willgenerallywanttoletitrunatthelower endofthekneadingtime,soifarecipesays8 10minutes,setyourmixertokneadfor8 minutes.Ifyouwanttodevelopacrispycrust, placeabowlofwaterinthebottomofyour oven.Thesteamwillmakeathin,glossy,crispy crustontheoutsideofthebread.Ifyouwant tomakewholewheatversionsofthebread(I usuallydo),trytofindthefinestgrainofwhole wheatflour.Whenlettingyourbreadrise,you maywanttolightlyoilitandmakesurethe coveringtowelisdamp.Thiswillkeepthe exteriorofthedoughfromdryingout.Before kneadingdough,letitrestforacouple minutessotheflourandwatercanmeld better.Thiswillmakethedougheasiertowork with.Finally,Isuggestnotadjustingthesaltin therecipe.Saltdoesmorethanflavorthe bread.Chlorineionsfromsaltbondwith glutenmoleculesandmaketheglutenfirmer, stronger,andmorecompact.Ifyouuseless salt,thekneadtimeandrisetimeswillneedto beloweredandthebreadwontbeasstrong whenyouaredonebakingit.

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CiabattaBread
Ciabattabreadisachewy,spongyItalianbread.Thisrecipeisunderbakedcomparedtoatraditional ciabattaloafsothatitisrelativelysoft,perfectforasandwich.Ishapetheseintolongrollsformy meatballsubsandroundsforothertypesofsandwiches. TheStarter 1/8tsp.ofyeast 7tbsp.ofwarmwater 1cupofbreadflour AdditionalIngredients tsp.ofyeast 2/3cupofwater 1tbsp.of1tsp.ofoliveoil 2cupsofbreadflour 1tsp.ofsalt Forthestarter,combinetheyeastwiththewaterandwaitafewminutesforittofoam.Onceitdoes, stirinthebreadflour.Coverthebowlandletitsitforabout1dayinaslightlywarmplacetoturn sour.Onceithassatforaday,youcanmakethebread.Combinetheyeast,water,andoiltogether. Combinetheflourandsalt.Combinealltheingredientstogether,includingthestarter,andmixthem untilevenlycombined.Kneadthisforabout78minutes.Thedoughwillstillbeabitsticky.Cutitin halfandthenformitintotheshapesyoudesire.Youwillwanttomaketheseabouthalfthesizeof whatyouexpectthebreadtoendupsincethedoughwillexpandquiteabitintheoven.Useyour fingerstomakelittledimplesinthetopofthedough.Lightlyflourbothsidesofthedoughandcover itwithatowel.Letthisriseforabout1hours.Heatyourovento425F.Transferyourdoughtothe ovenandbakefor15minutes(20minutesforanonsandwichloaf).
FrenchBread
Frenchbreadisgreatforthosesandwicheswereyouwantacrispy,thincrustandanicesoftbread.I likeusingitformuffalettasandmelts. 11/8tsp.ofyeast cupofwarmwater 1cupofbreadflour 11/8tsp.ofsalt Combinetheyeastwiththewaterandwaitafewminutesforittofoam.Combinetheflourwiththe salt.Combinethiswiththewaterandmixuntilthoroughlycombined.Thisworksbestifyouadd about1cupofflourtothewaterandstirituntilevenlycombined,thenaddtheremainingflour.It tendstomakeamoreevendough.Kneadthedoughforabout5minutes.Placeitinabowl,coverit, andletitriseinawarmplaceforabout3hours.Punchthedoughdown,giveitacoupleofkneads, thencoveritandletitrise1morehours.Formthedoughinto6longrolls.Coverthemonemore timeandletthemrise1morehours.Slicethedoughaboutdeepdiagonallyacoupleoftimes acrosseachloaf.Heatyourovento450Fandbaketheloavesforabout20minutes.Letthemcoolfor aboutanhourbeforeusing.
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CubanBread
Cubanbreadisaslightlysweet,thick,sourdoughbreadandisthetraditionalbreadforaCuban sandwich.Itholdsitsshapewellinasandwichpressandhasarobustenoughflavorthatitdoesntget overwhelmedbytheboldnessoftheCubansandwich. TheStarter tsp.ofdryyeast 2tbsp.offlour 2tbsp.ofwater TheDough 2/3cupsofflour 1tsp.ofdryyeast tsp.ofsugar 2/3tsp.ofsalt Thestarter(fromabove) cupofwater 2tbsp.ofveganshortening,softened 1tbsp.ofwatertobrushonthebreadbeforebaking Combinetheingredientsforthestarterinasmallbowl,coverit,andletitsitintherefrigeratorfor24 hours.Combineallthedryingredients.Softentheshorteningoveramediumlowheat,thencombine thestarter,shortening,andwaterwiththedryingredientsandmixthoroughly.Kneadthedough untilitisnolongersticky.Placeitinabowl,coveritwithatowel,andletitriseonehour.Usingyour hands,rollthedoughoutintoa7longtube.Coveritwithadampclothandletitriseonemorehour. Bakethebreadat350Ffor30minutes,untilthebreadlooksgoldenontopandsoundshollowwhen youtapit.Option:Layadampstringontopoftheloafbeforeitgoesintotheoventocreatethe traditionalseaminthebread.
HoagieRolls
Hoagierollsaregreatforlong,messysandwiches.Thebreadisfirmwithoutbeingchewyandperfect forholdinginlotsofotherwisemessyingredients.WhilequintessentialforaPhillycheesesteak,they canalsobeusedforFrenchdipsandwichesandotherdrownedbites. Note:Thismakesfourrolls 1tsp.ofyeast 2/3cupofwarmwater 1tsp.ofsugar 1tbsp.ofoil Justunder2cupsofbreadflour 2/3tsp.ofsalt Combinetheyeast,water,andsugarandwaitafewminutesfortheyeasttofoam.Addintheoil. Combinetheflourandsalt.Addonecupofflourtothewetmixandstiruntilevenlycombined.Add theothercupofflourandstirthatitinuntilevenlycombined.Kneadthedoughforabout78
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minutes.Dividethedoughinto4piecesandrollthemintoovalsabout45long.Cutadeep grooveacrossthetopofeachdough.Coverthedoughandletitriseforabout20minutes.Heatyour ovento400F.Bakethebreadfor16minutes.Letitcoolforaboutanhourbeforeusing. Calories236.9 CaloriesfromFat32 TotalFat3.6g SaturatedFat0.4g Cholesterol0.0mg Sodium390.2mg TotalCarbohydrate44.1g DietaryFiber1.7g Sugars1.5g Protein6.0g
BolilloRoll
Bolillosaresoftandslightlyairywithalightcrust.Theyregreatforbitingintoasandwichwitha breadthatmeltsaway.Excellentfortortasorothersandwicheswithsoftingredients.Thebreadalso absorbssaucesverywell,soyoucandressthemwithabeansauceoradashofvinegarandthe dressingwillgoalongway.Thekeytothisrecipeissteam. Note:Thismakesfourrolls 11/8tsp.ofyeast Justundercupofwarmwater 2tsp.ofagave 2tsp.ofvegetableshortening 1cupsofallpurposeflour tsp.ofsalt Combinetheyeast,water,andagaveandwaitafewminutesforittofoam.Worktheshorteninginto thewaterasbestyoucan.Combinetheflourandsalt.Addhalftheflourintothewetmixandstir untilitisevenlycombined.Addtheotherhalfoftheflourandevenlycombineit.Kneadthedough forabout12minutesuntilitisveryelastic.Placethedoughinabowl,coverit,andletitriseforabout anhour.Givethedoughacoupleofkneads.Divideitintofourpiecesandshapeitinto5long ovalshapedrolls.Coverthemandletthemriseonemorehour.Aftertheyrise,slashadeep grooveineachrollfromendtoend.Heatyourovento375F.Placeabowlofwateronthebottom rackofyouroventocreatesteam.Thiswillgivetherollsacrispycrust.Bakefor30minutes.Therolls shouldsoundhollowwhentapped. Calories169.1 CaloriesfromFat15 TotalFat1.7g SaturatedFat0.5g Cholesterol1.2mg
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Sodium351.2mg TotalCarbohydrate33.2g DietaryFiber1.3g Sugars1.8g Protein4.4g
TuscanLoaf
Thisisasaltlessbread,makingitverytenderandallowingthesandwichingredientstoshine.That makesitidealasatraditionalsandwichloafwithsquarepiecesslicedthin.Itdoeshaveaslight sourdoughaspecttoit,makingupforthefactthatitiscompletelysaltfree. TheStarter 1/8tsp.ofyeast 1/3cupofwarmwater cupplus2tbsp.ofallpurposeflour AdditionalIngredients 11/8tsp.ofyeast Justundercupofwarmwater 1cups+2tbsp.ofallpurposeflour Combinethestarteringredients.Coverthis,setitinawarmplace,andletitsitforabout12hours. Combinetheremainingingredientsandmixthestarterintothis,makingsureeverythingisevenly combined.Kneadthedoughforabout10minutesuntilyouhaveanelasticdough.Placeitinabowl, coverit,andletitrisefor1hour.Punchitdown,giveitacoupleofkneads,coverit,andletitriseone morehour.Divideitinto2ovalshapedloavesorspreaditinto2loafpans(youwillneedtheloaf pansifyouwantrectangularbread).Slashthetopinacheckerpattern.Heatyourovento450F. Spritzthedoughwithwaterandbakeitfor15minutes,openingtheoventospritzitagainat5 minutesand10minutes.Reducetheheatto400Fandbakefor20moreminutes.Letitsitforatleast 1hourbeforeslicing.
SFstyleSourdoughBread
IcallthisSanFranciscostylebecausestartersmadeindifferentregionshavedifferentflavors,so unlessyouliveinSF,yourswilltasteslightlydifferent.Thisstyleisalsomadewithaneggwash,which makesthebreadveryglossy,butthatisjustaseasytodowithaslurryofcornstarch. TheStarter tsp.ofyeast cupofwater cupofbreadflour AdditionalIngredients 1tsp.ofyeast 1tbsp.ofsugar cupofsoymilk 1tbsp.ofoliveoil 2cupsplus2tbsp.ofbreadflour 1tsp.ofsalt
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TheWash 1tsp.ofcornstarch cupofcoldwater Tomakethestarter,combineallthestarteringredientstogether.Coverthisandleaveitoutfor47 days.Thisworksbestifyouputitinatallglassbecausethestarterwillbubbleandriseandmayflow overtheglass.Oncethesoursmellispleasant,itisreadytouse.Ifithasanydiscolorationatall, throwitoutandstartover.Combinetheyeast,sugar,andsoymilktogetherandwaitafewminutes forittofroth.Stirtheoilintoit.Combinetheflourandsalt.Mixthisintothewetmix,alongwith yoursourdoughstarter(saveacoupletablespoonstothesideandcombineitwithanewstarterto keepyourstartergoing).Makesureeverythingisevenlycombined.Kneadthedoughforabout810 minutes.Placeitinabowl,coverit,andletitrisefor1hour.Punchitdownandkneaditacouple moretimes.Letitrestforabout15minutes.Formitintotheshapethatyouwant(abouta9long ovalora5diameterround).Coverthisandletitriseonemorehour.Heatyourovento375F.Put thecornstarchinasmallbowlandthenslowlystirthewaterintoituntilyouhaveathinslurry(the waterneedstobecoldsothecornstarchdoesnotcongeal).Brushthisontothebread.Bakethe breadat375Ffor30minutes.Letitsitforabout15minutesbeforeslicingit. FocacciawithSage Thisbreadiswonderfulifyouarelookingforaheartysandwichwithabreadthatissoftandlushwith acrispytopandbottom.Makesureyoudontflattenittoomuchbecauseonceyouaredonewithit, youaregoingtocutitintosquaresandcutthosesquaresinhalfhorizontally.Youneedtomakesure thereisenoughbreadonthetopandbottomtoholdthesandwichtogether. 1tsp.ofmincedsageleaves tsp.ofyeast tsp.ofsugar 1tbsp.ofwarmwater cupofoliveoil 1cupofbreadflour tsp.ofsalt cupofwater 1tbsp.ofwater Mincethesageleaves.Combinethewarmwater,sugar,andyeasttogether.Combinetheflourand salttogether.Addthewaterandoliveoiltothewater,sugar,andyeastmixture.Stirthewetmixinto thedrymix(youshouldendupwithaverysoftdough.)Addthesageleavestothedoughmix,but dontworryabouthavingitthoroughlymixedintothedough.Kneadthedoughwiththesageleaves untilitnolongerstickstoyourhands.Rollthedoughintoaball.Lightlyoilthedoughandplaceitina bowl.Coverthebowl.Allowthedoughtoriseinawarmplacefor1hours.Foldthedoughinon itselfandformitintotheshapeyouwish(usuallyarectangle.)Spreadthedoughontoabakingstone orintoabakingdishuntilitisaboutthick.Lightlyoilthedoughagain.Coverthedough.Allowthe doughtoriseforanother30minutes.Takeasmallamountofwaterandsprinkleitonthetopand sidesofthedough,gentlysmearingthedoughwiththewater(itsokifdepressionsinthedoughform andcollectexcesswater.)Bakethebreadfor25minuteson400F.Removethebreadfromtheoven
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andallowittorestforatleast10minutes. Calories676 CaloriesfromFat216 Fat24g TotalCarbohydrates102g DietaryFiber3g Sugars3g Protein13g Salt570mg
RoundCountryBread
Thisbreadisidealformakingsandwichesthatarefillingwithaverydeeplyflavoredbreaddesigned toholdtogetherlotsofingredients.Ithasathickchewandanalmostcarameltastetothecrust.Cut theseinhalfhorizontallyandscoopoutalittleoftheinteriorofthebreadtomakeanicepocketfor yoursandwichingredients. TheStarter tsp.ofyeast cupofwarmwater cupofflour(halfallpurposeandhalfwholewheat) AdditionalIngredients tsp.ofyeast 1tbsp.ofsugar cupofwarmwater 2cupsofflour(halfallpurposeandhalfwholewheat) tsp.ofsalt Alittleextraflour Combinealltheingredientsforthestarterandletitsitforabout8hours.Combinetheyeast,sugar, andwarmwaterunderAdditionalIngredientsandwaitafewminutesforittofroth.Combinethe flourandsalt.Stirhalftheflourintothewetmixandevenlycombinethiswiththestarter.Evenly combinethiswiththeremainderoftheflour.Kneadthisforabout1012minutes.Placethedoughin abowl,coverit,andletitriseforabout2hours.Gentlypressthedoughdown(dontpunchit,you dontwanttoknockoutalltheair).Formitintotwotothreeroundsabout4indiameter.Cover theseandletthemriseonemorehour.Heatyourovento475F.SlashadeepXinthetopofeach roundandspritzthemwithwater.Oncethebreadgoesin,reducetheheatto425Fandbakethisfor 25minutes.Spritzitwithwateratthe5minuteand10minutemarks.Letthemrestforabout30 minutes.Slicetheminhalfhorizontallytomakeyoursandwichrolls.
SunflowerBreadrecipebyAniPhyo
Makes9servings Thisheartyyetsoftbreadismadewithsunflowerseeds,flaxmeal,andcelery. 1cupschoppedcelery
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3tablespoonssunflowerseeds 1cupsflaxmeal 1to1cupswater,asneeded Placetheceleryinafoodprocessorandprocessintosmallpieces.Addthesunflowerseedsand processintosmallpieces.Addtheflaxmealandwater,andmixwell,usingonlyenoughwaterto makeaspreadablebatter. Spreadthebatterevenlyonone14inchsquarelinedExcaliburDehydratortray.Dehydratefor4 hoursat104Fdegrees.FlipandpeelofftheParaflexx,thenplacebackonthelinerandscoreinto ninesliceswithabutterknife.Becarefulnottocutthroughthemesh.Dehydrateforanother2to4 hours,ortodesiredconsistency.

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Table of Contents

Glutenfreewrapsandtasty sandwichfillingsmakeforgood eating.

VeganCuisine&theLaw: WhatYouShouldKnow AboutHowthe PharmaceuticalIndustryIs PoisoningPigs,Poultry,and People 41

Robinspinstheclassicpeanut butterandjellysandwichwith deliciousflare!

Madelynsharessomeeasyto makeThairecipesthataresoul satisfyingandfuntomake.

ReadaboutthedrugRactopamine anditsinsidiouseffectonboththe farmanimalandhuman populationswithahealthydoseof corruptionontheside.

Reubensareoneofthemost famousAmericansandwichesint ehworld.Exploretheintricacies andhistoryofthisoutstanding sandwichandfindoutwhatsup withitscousin,theRachel.

Discoverhowtomillyourown wheattoflourandhowtomake breadwithjustflour,water,yeast, andsalt.

ChefJasonspendsacoupleofdays inupstateNewYorkeatinghisway throughtheHudsonValley. seethefollowingpagesfor interviewsandreviews

Table of Contents 2 FeaturesContd. ColumnsContd.

TheHeartHealthyGreensof Marketplace9 SpringSandwich31

Markshareshisfabulously detailedrecipeforauniqueand tantalizingcreationofhis,amint sorrelhummussandwichwith cinnamonandcuminscented bread.

Getconnectedandfindoutabout veganfriendlybusinessesand organizations.

Withaheartasbigashisarms, Mikeiswinningtheworldoverand provingthatvegansare powerhousesofgood.

FindoutwhatwethinkofBeyond Meat,EppaOrganicSangria,Casa NobleOrganicTequila,Daiya Creamcheese,andEarthBalance CheesePuffs.Plus,recipestogo alongwiththetequilasand BeyondMeat!

BookreviewsofWholeGrain VeganBaking,Veganbefore6, PracticallyRawDesserts,and VeganforHer.

The Vegan Culinary Experience

About the VCE

Not Just a Magazine

An Educational and Inspirational Journey of Taste, Health, and Compassion

When Is a Sandwich Not Really a Sandwich?

freezerasyouneedthem.Youcandothesamewith theburgers.Andyoucanfreezethespreadsanddips, toowhich,eliminatesyoursaying,Theresnothingto eat.Havingawellstockedfreezermakesiteasytosay, Itsawrap.

Asian Bean Spread or Dip for Wraps and Veggies

Roasted Red Pepper White Bean Spread or Dip

Vegan and Gluten-free Buckwheat Crepe Buns from Food.com

Lentil & Red Rice Burgers

TheAuthor JillNussinowakaTheVeggie Queenmakessandwichesherway. Nomatterwhattheyarealways tasty,eveniftheyareextremely messy.Youcanreadmoreabout whatshedoesat http://www.theveggiequeen.com

The PB & J: Americas Favorite Sandwich

Peach-Almond Butter Quesadillas

Madelyns Miso Dijonaise

Chopped Miso Chickpea Sandwich

Thousand Island Dressing

Deconstructed Dee Burger

The Reuben: An American Melting Pot Sandwich

thecrisp,saltysauerkraut,andthebold,lownote flavorsoftheproteinofchoicethatmakereubens myveryfavoritesandwich.Icouldntresisttryinga portobelloburgervariation,andhopeyouenjoyit, too.

Whilerising,preheattheovento375degreesF. Bakethebunsfor15to18minutes,untilthe bottomsoundshollowwhentappedwithyour knuckles.Coolonawirerackuntilserving. Yield:6buns

Angelas Famous Celestial Sandwich

everyraweventwe'vebeenatsince2000inundertwo hours.Fansofthissandwichinclude,DavidWolfe, StephenArlin(Thor),ChefItoofAuLac,Rawsheed,Pear Magazine,OwnerandcreatorofOceanGrown,Lou Corona,andmanymore.

A Heart Healthy Greens of Spring Sandwich

sheetoccasionally),butit'seasierto purchasethematanAsianGrocerystore. Freshspinachshouldworkasasubstitute forsorrel,andifusing,addanother tablespoon(totaste)oflemonjuiceand decreasewaterslightlytocompensatefor theverylemonysorreltaste.

Thehummusalsogoeswellwithrawvegetablesas adip,usingsuchas:carrots,celery,peppers,cherry tomatoes,summersquash,andjicama. Thisrecipemakesjustover3cups,andwillkeep5 daysormoreintherefrigeratorinasealed container.

Hasnotbeentestedwithothernondairy milks,resultswillvary. Forextraflavor,roastcuminseeds,then powderizeinaspicegrinder. Usenonrapidactingyeast. Ifnotusingabreadmachine,proofyeastin

Monitortheinitialdoughmixingandaddadditional waterin1T.increments,ifneedbe,togetright consistencyofdough.

The"dough/pasta"settingonabreadmachine couldalsobeused,andaswithmixingdoughby hand,after1strise(neardoubleinsize),putdough intoanonstickbreadloafpan,cover,letriseagain 30minutestoanhour,thenbakeinapreheated 350degreeF.ovenforaround30minutes.Letcool beforeremoving.

Religion, Politics, & the Third Rail: Sandwiches!

Vegan Cuisine and the Law:

MysteryMeat Anestimated60to80percentofpigsand30percentof cowsintheUnitedStatesarepumpedfullofthisdrugin thedaysleadinguptotheirslaughter.Numbersfor

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Tasty Homemade Vegan Breads!

The Vegan Traveler: Hudson Valley, NY

MyfirststopwasatthetaqueriaTitoSantana.This coolrestaurant,locatedinBeacon,NY,servestacos (ifyoucouldntguessfromthefactthatitsa taqueria)andburritosandhasvegandesserts.

lovethisplace.Itwasbynomeansvegan,butif youbringasmartphonewithyou,youcanhopon Barnivoreandcheckoutwhatsgood.Ipromise youwillfindahordeofgoodqualityveganbeers there.Ahorde.Nowthatwasafunfind.

An Interview with Cookbook Author Tamisin Noyes

What Were Eating

Lime Kissed Beyond Meat Tacos

What Were Reading

Eatfeweranimalproducts. Eatalmostnojunkfood. Cookathomeasmuchaspossible. Considerqualityoverquantity. Seeyourweightasonecomponenttogood health.

Nutrition:Perserving:189calories,15.6gfat(3g sat),12.5gcarbs,3gfiber,4gprotein TheReviewers

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Clickonanyoftherecipesintheindextotakeyoutotherelevantrecipe.Somerecipeswill havelargewhitesectionsaftertheinstructionalportionofthem.Thisissoyouneedonlyprint outtheingredientandinstructionalsectionsforeaseofkitchenuse.

The Vegan Culinary Experience Education, Inspiration, Quality * www.veganculinaryexperience.com

Ciabatta Club Sandwich with Smoky Mayonnaise

The Vegan Culinary Experience Education, Inspiration, Quality * www.veganculinaryexperience.com

Mushroom Pesto Bagel Sandwich