Guest guest Posted March 19, 2006 Report Share Posted March 19, 2006 Vegan Caesar Salad 12-oz. pkg. silken tofu 2-3 cloves garlic juice from half a lemon (save the other half for wedges) 2 tbsp. capers 1 tsp. vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (no anchovies) 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly cracked pepper 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 head Romaine lettuce 1 cup croutons (see instructions) 3 tbsp. non-dairy Parmesan cheese alternative (optional) Combine all dressing ingredients (except olive oil and cheese) in a blender or food processor, then puree until smooth. Continue to process while slowly adding olive oil. For croutons: Cube bread, toss with a bit of olive oil and seasonings (oregano, chile powder, garlic or onion powder, seasoning salt, etc.), then bake on cookie sheet at 200 F until golden. Cut lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Wash and spin, making sure lettuce is dry so dressing will cling to leaves without watering down. Toss lettuce, croutons and dressing to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan alternative and serve with lemon wedges. Pecan and Date Tart with Chocolate Ganache Crust: 3 cups flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves or allspice 2/3 cup oil 1/2 cup cold water Filling: 3 tbsp. ground flaxseed 9 tbsp. cold water 10 oz. pitted dates 3 tbsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 12 oz. pecan halves 3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed Ganache: 3/4 lb. dark chocolate 1/2 cup soy milk Preheat oven to 350 F. Crust: In a food processor, combine flour, salt, cinnamon and cloves. Add oil and process until mixture resembles fine crumbs (about 10 seconds). Add water and process another 10 seconds, until ingredients form tiny beads of dough. Transfer dough beads to an ungreased 12-inch tart pan and press crumbs onto bottom and sides evenly. Filling and tart: Mix ground flaxseed with water in small bowl and let sit for five minutes. Finely mince dates and combine with remaining ingredients, adding flax mixture last. Mix thoroughly and spread evenly in crust. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until filling begins to brown and firm up, and crust begins to brown. Ganache: Melt chocolate in double broiler. Whisk in soy milk until smooth. Cover tart evenly with ganache using a rubber spatula. -- Recipes courtesy Marnie Feeleus Peter H Cars NEW - sell your car and browse thousands of new and used cars online search now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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