Here’s the next round of 15 recipes I’ve tried along with my notes and ratings. 45 down and 320 to go.
31: Lemon Sole with Almonds and Thyme
Source: 21 Day Sugar Detox
Notes: This came out dry didn’t have a ton of flavor. I have a theory though that unless you’re able to get Dover Sole (which the market didn’t have that day) it’s probably better to stick with salmon or some other fish.
Rating: Okay
32. Herb Almond “Cheese” Spread
Source: 21 Day Sugar Detox
Notes: Faux cheese is probably what will prevent me from becoming vegan. I think meat substitutes are delicious and milk and egg substitutes are fine, but I’ve yet to find a cheese replacement that actually tastes like cheese.
Rating: Okay
33. Spaghetti Squash Pasta with Sage Cream Sauce
Source: Divialicious Recipes
Notes: This was good, it’s really rich so you get full quickly. If I were to make this again I’d add some almonds for a little more protein.
Rating: Liked
34. Divine Vibration Smoothie
Source: The Plant Power Way
Notes: I’ve had this cookbook for a couple of years. It’s vegan recipes and one of my favorite sources for juice and smoothie recipes. I always add protein powder which isn’t in the original recipes. This is a very floral shake as it has lavender and rosewater among the ingredients. That isn’t to everyone’s taste but I happen to love floral and herby flavored dishes and beverages.
Rating: LOVED
35. Stuffed Mushrooms with Quail Eggs
Source: Bite Delite
Notes: Quail eggs were on sale so I decided to search for a recipe that called for them. They taste exactly like chicken eggs they’re just smaller. I made this as a little lunch for myself but they’d be a great and easy appetizer for a party.
Rating: Liked
36. Tofu “B”LT
Source: Food.com
Notes: I’ve been making vegan bacon for about a year now but this is the first time I could enjoy a BLT since acid reflux had prevented me from enjoying nightshades for a while. I made this with heirloom tomatoes, romaine, and vegan mayo.
Rating: LOVED
37. Black Bean Casserole
Source: Simple Green Moms
Notes: I followed the recipe but if I were going to make this again I’d probably do half the rice and more beans.
Rating: Okay
38. Zucchini Pancakes
Source: 21 Day Sugar Detox
Notes: The recipe was correct in that it said these were crispy when you first cook them but if you refrigerate them they’ll get soft so you can use them as a bun substitute on a sandwich.
Rating: LOVED
39. Portobello “Burgers”
Source: The Plant Power Way
Notes: This was the easiest version of a portobello burger I’ve ever made. The balsamic vinegar gives it a great flavor. I served this with the leftover zucchini pancakes as a bun.
Rating: LOVED
40. Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
Source: The Plant Power Way
Notes: This was the first time I baked using flaxseed as a substitute for eggs. This would have gotten a love rating except I didn’t like the addition of the dark chocolate it made the cookies too rich, but this was the best peanut butter batter ever. I’d like to try making a batch again without the chocolate and sea salt.
Rating: Liked
41. Seitan Stir Fry
Source: Dinner Then Dessert
Notes: I substituted chicken with seitan to make this vegetarian and it was amazing. I like seitan even more than tofu.
Rating: LOVED
42. Roast Plum Toast
Source: The Green Blossom Kitchen
Notes: I made this for friends who were staying with me when we needed a quick breakfast before they headed to the airport. It was easy and delicious. I bet this would taste amazing if the goat’s cheese was substituted with almond butter.
Rating: Liked
43. Roast pumpkin chickpea salad
Source: An Original
Notes: I had an amazing chickpea salad at a restaurant and wanted to make one of my own. I tossed a can of chickpeas that had been washed and drained in pumpkin pie spices. I baked at 350 for an hour. I roasted some tomatoes and tossed those ingredients with lettuce, hearts of palm, and artichoke hearts. I love to experiment in the kitchen and I’ll go back and improve recipes. For this one, I’d substitute the roast tomatoes for sundried tomatoes and the hearts of palm for feta cheese. I made a balsamic vinegarette for the dressing.
Rating: Okay
44.Chocolate Cherry Chia Smoothie
Source: The Plant Power Way
Notes: Like the earlier smoothie from this cookbook I added protein powder to this. This also calls for apple juice which I substituted with extra water.
Rating: LOVED
45. Persimmon Ice “Cream”
Source: Food 52
Notes: This was so easy and a great dessert that’s low in sugar. I substituted coconut milk for almond milk.
Rating: LOVED
