Collection of Cookbook

Here's my collection of vegan/plant based/vegetarian books. I have about another 2 1/2 dozen of other cookbooks in another cupboard. Do I have enough..I don't think so!!! I collect cookbooks..yea!

Banana Nut Muffin Oatmeal

Just this weekend my husband made oatmeal with chunks of bananas and it gave me a great idea! How about banana nut oatmeal!!! So I made up some this morning and it taste more like a muffin...I ate the whole batch. Now I am about to explode!! I had vanilla coconut milk left to use up which made this recipe excellent.

Banana Nut Muffin Oatmeal

1 c. vanilla coconut milk
1/2 c. old fashion oatmeal
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 small or medium banana, peeled and diced
dash of cinnamon
dash of salt
2-3 tsp. dry sweetener, your choice
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

In a microwave proof bowl, combine the milk, oatmeal, vanilla, banana, cinnamon and salt. Microwave for
6 minutes. Stir in the sweetener and let set for 5 minutes. Serve in your favorite bowl and top with walnuts!

NOTE: This is much healthier than your average muffin!

Picture of My Vegan "Cheese Steak".

Who says you can't have a cheese steak when you go vegan...I did!  It's not full of fat and juicy grease...it's better!

What food shows have you not seen?

Check this this link. Shows regarding food. I have seen some of them but would like to see more!

http://www.filmsforaction.org/wall-of-food-films/

Coconut & Peach Muffins

Out on a whim, I bought a bag of frozen peaches. My reasoning was to either make a crisp, cobbler, smoothie or even these muffins. HMMM Turned out pretty darn good if I may say so myself!!

Coconut Peach Muffins

Preheat oven 350 degrees. Spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.

2 c. whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 c. turbinado sugar or brown sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
1/4 tsp. extra fine sea salt
1/4 c. sweet coconut
1 cup diced frozen peaches
1 c. vanilla coconut milk
1/4 c. applesauce
1/2 tsp. pure almond extract
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Topping: 
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 TBSP turbinado sugar

-In a large bowl, whisk all the dry ingredients down to the coconut. Gently fold in frozen peaches until coated.
-In a small bowl, combine all the wet ingredients.
-Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
-Divide evenly into the 12 muffin tins. (If you want a taller muffin, divide into 10 muffin tins)
-For the topping, combine the cinnamon and sugar and divide between each.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick test is clean.

Chocolate Mug Cake & Spice Mug Cake

Do you have sweet tooth? I certainly do, but I don't want to make a whole cake because we will eat it all in one night! That's where a mug cake comes in handy to satisfy us!  Just a few simple ingredients that you probably have in your cupboard!

Chocolate Mug Cake With Chocolate Peanut Butter Drizzle

4 TBSP whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. carob powder or cocoa
pinch of salt
1 dash of cinnamon (optional for Mexican Chocolate Mug Cake)
3 TBSP chocolate hemp milk or any non-dairy chocolate milk
1 tsp. extra virgin coconut oil or applesauce
1-2 tsp. your favorite sweetener
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1 TBSP non-dairy chocolate chips
1 tsp. natural peanut butter

-Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Mix all wet ingredients into the dry. Stir until combined.
-Pour into a microwave proof mug. Microwave for 40-60 seconds. Remove from microwave.
-In small microwave bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave for 30-45 seconds or until melted.
-Drizzle or just dump the chocolate peanut mix over the chocolate mug cake. Top with your favorite non-dairy whip cream.  ENJOY!


Spice Mug Cake


4 TBSP whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 dashes of nutmeg
1 dash of cloves
1 dash of cinnamon plus extra for sprinkling
pinch of salt
3 TBSP  low fat soy milk or any non-dairy milk
1 tsp. extra virgin coconut oil or applesauce
1-2 tsp. your favorite sweetener
1/2 tsp. vanilla


-Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Mix all wet ingredients into the dry. Stir until combined.

-Pour into a microwave proof mug. Microwave for 40-60 seconds. Remove from microwave.
Top with your favorite non-dairy whip cream and sprinkle with cinnamon. ENJOY!

Nothing Fancy...just a couple of oranges.

What's for breakfast? Just 2 oranges...that's it for now. I'm not even going to post a picture because we all know what's an orange. (it's a fruit)  Simple is just as good. Enjoy yours!

Emergency Backup Plan!

It's that time of the day!! What's for lunch? What's for dinner?  Do you have a back up plan? I always keep frozen mixed veggies, corn and peas. Also a box of quick barley, and cans of tomatoes on hand. Why do I keep these stocked? To make barley soup!  There is a recipe on the back of the Quaker box. (with my alterations) I throw it all in a pot and in no time...have Veggie Barley Soup!
What's your back up plan???

Open face Mushroom Veggie Cheese Sandwich

What's for lunch?? I threw this together and it was awesome! I even surprised myself! Actually it's not REAL cheese. Faux cheese of course...but I love the stuff. Can't get any better than this!

Open Face Mushroom Veggie Cheese Sandwich

Cheese sauce (recipe makes more than need)
1 1/4 c. lite soy milk
1/2 c. nutritional yeast
3/4 tbs. onion powder
3/4 tbs. garlic powder
1/4 tbs. cumin
1 1/2 TB whole wheat or white flour
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/8 tsp. smoked paprika
pinch of extra fine sea salt

-Whisk all ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Whisk until it starts to thicken.  Keep whisking the sauce on low heat for about another minute and turn off heat. This will thicken more when cools.   Note: Use the extra sauce for chips, burritos, tacos, top of casseroles, and more sandwiches!


Mushroom Veggie Mix
1 10 oz pkg. sliced baby bella mushrooms
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. diced red bell pepper
2 hand fulls of baby spinach
salt & pepper

-In a non-stick skillet on medium heat, saute the mushrooms and onions for 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and stir for 1 minute. Turn off heat and add the spinach. Mix until the spinach starts to wilt.

Get your favorite bread and toast it. Spread a good spoonful of the cheese sauce all over the slice of bread. Top with the Mushroom Veggie Mix. Take a couple more good spoonfuls of sauce and top it off!

Marion Coconut Lemon..or whatever these are!

Have you ever watched the "Portlandia"? It's a funny show with different skits and reoccurring characters. Love it! One of the skits inspired me to use marion berries. There was a new restaurant and the rave was about their marion berry pancakes. HMMM  Instead of making pancakes, I decided to make scones but I have these!  Not every recipe comes out as planned! ha  Are these like a cookie, a flat bar, or what? These are suppose to be scones. They went in looking like scones...but not coming out. Oops. I did coat them with a lemon glaze topped with coconut and a lemon zest. No big deal, but here they are!! (These are actually really good)