We all need a little comfort now in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, yes? My comfort food recipe is less recipe and just suggested ingredients, only. What looks like a huge bowl of calorie-rich mashed potatoes is actually a huge bowl of flavor-rich pureed cauliflower with only one tablespoon of vegan butter, a drizzle
Rice, especially prepared as a pilaf, biryani, or risotto, is one of those foods that I love but do not trust myself around. At 200 calories for 1/2 cup of plain cooked rice, it just isn’t a good fit with my low calorie diet because at half a cup, I am just getting started! Enter
Yield: 2 to 3 servings My secrets (and recipe) for PERFECT Vegan Cauliflower Puree–better than mashed potatoes! Rave reviews at last night’s Starlight Supper Club… 1) cook only until tender; avoid overcooking 2) after cooking, even if you steam the cauliflower in a bag, drain it well on paper towels 3) for 12 oz raw
This was a favorite dish at our Friendsgiving this year…but it is too special–and easy–for a once-a-year feast. Celebrate often! Approximately 6 cups roasted vegetables (Roast on a rimmed baking sheet, two to four vegetables at a time, tossed with a very small amount of olive oil and sea salt at 425 degrees for approximately
This rich, thick and creamy cheese sauce–which contains no added fat and is ridiculously low in calorie–owes a debt of gratitude to Susan Voisin. I consulted her recipe, but then tweaked the flavor to suit my taste. It instantly became a staple in my home. Angela Phillips, my friend and the owner of the yoga
Vegan Cauliflower Cheese Biscuits–yowza! Yield: 1 dozen biscuits (only 28 calories each, including the butter!) As I was developing the recipes for my hard-to-beat cauliflower tart dough and cauliflower pizza dough, I stumbled across a reference to cauliflower biscuits. Specifically, cauliflower cheese biscuits. My interest was definitely piqued. Home from school as hurricane Florence bears
Eureeeeeeka! My Vegan Cauliflower-Oat Pizza Crust retest was a success…the slices now hold up with no precooking of cauliflower, like virtually all other recipes! This success makes me ridiculously happy after my failed attempt last night. I hate to be thwarted. The keys? Slightly thicker crust and optimal cooking times. Blooming Vegan Cauliflower-Oat Pizza Crust
Yield: 4 4-inch mini tart shells or 1- 8 or 9″ tart shell Wow! My recipe contains no eggs or dairy, no fat, no nuts, and no pre-cooking of cauliflower. But it boasts so much flavor with so few ingredients. Note: this recipe is also gluten-free IF oats have not been cross-contaminated during processing.
Yield: 6 Servings Calories: app 217/serving without cashew garnish (app. 1,300 for entire recipe) I love rice as much as the next gal. BUT, it contains far more calories and starch than I can justify in my 1,500-1,800 calorie daily diet. Thank goodness
I think I have just invented legal crack! I am a little late to the “riced” vegetable party, as I like my fried rice with, well, rice. But, this casserole has made me a believer. My Vegan Riced Broccoli-Cauliflower Casserole has it all: The entire casserole is vibrantly healthy and only 535 calories. That means
