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Ghanaian One Pot Curry

or stew. I will already tell you this “recipe” is a gem; quick, healthy, and you would have to try real hard to screw up. I came across this while researching a couple from BBC America’s Last Restaurant Standing (it broadcasted last year as The Restaurant on regular BBC) who cook Ghanaian food. I stumbledContinue reading “Ghanaian One Pot Curry”

Simple things

I think when you don’t eat certain things for a long time you sort of forget about them. So here is a refresher for your mouth for those no-fuss lazy days. Pizza Bites! Sauce and a little Tofutti cheeze on mini bagels, top with bac’n bits (and they taste just like the frozen ones, heartburnContinue reading “Simple things”

Vegan Tofu Takoyaki

Takoyaki is a Japanese dish that translates to “fried octopus balls.” And that’s “balls” as in the shape of dish! It is a piece of octopus covered in batter and cooked in special takoyaki-iron that produces the ball shape. Osaka is very famous for its takoyaki. I decided to translate & alter an authentic JapaneseContinue reading “Vegan Tofu Takoyaki”

Chocolatey News!

http://chocoagogo.etsy.com FEB 5th (tomorrow) I will be launching my vegan chocolate online store! I’m nervous and excited to see how it will do. Especially with Valentine’s Day coming up, vegans and vegan sweeties will now have a nice quality chocolate to munch on! Here is a sneak peak just for you Ronin readers! Items willContinue reading “Chocolatey News!”

Homestyle Vegan Chicken Fingers

This is based practically entirely on my General Tso’s Tofu. This is for more of a spicier Cajun vegan finger, so replace any spices with what you see fit! 2 C dried bean curd skin/peel2 C veg. chicken broth (1 bouillon cube = 2 C broth)1 C cornstarch1/2 tsp cayenne powder1/2 tsp oregano, dried 1/4Continue reading “Homestyle Vegan Chicken Fingers”

Poppers!

Well Vegan: Over 90 Mouthwatering Recipes for All Occasions calls it Crispy, stuffed peppaew peppers . I don’t know what a peppadew is, and the grocery store certainly didn’t have any. They are smaller and the recipe calls for 8. I used a variety of larger peppers that included jalapeño, poblano and a mild bananaContinue reading “Poppers!”

Mapo Dofu/ Mabo Tofu

This is the best I’ve ever had! And smells divine!This dish is popular in China and Japan. Spicy and warm with the smoothness of tofu. 1 box silken-firm tofu1/2 C beef-style crumbles (or TVP bits, slightly moistened)3 Tbsp sesame oil 1 chili pepper, minced (or 3 Tbsp mild chili powder)1 small onion, minced1 clove garlic,Continue reading “Mapo Dofu/ Mabo Tofu”

General Tso’s Tofu

Well bite my ass and call me Sally! I had another recipe lined up for today, but last night was such an incredible success, I couldn’t wait to share it. I figured out how to make restaurant-style General Tso’s Tofu. Ready? 2 C dried bean curd skin/peel2 C broth (1 bouillon cube = 2 CContinue reading “General Tso’s Tofu”

Mild Coconut Curry

From Vegan: Over 90 Mouthwatering Recipes for All Occasions. I said I liked this book, and there is more to come! This is really good. After always hating Thai food, within the past six months I have been slowly coming around to it. Coconut curry doesn’t taste like coconut at all! But it gives itContinue reading “Mild Coconut Curry”

Spicy Avocado Toast

The British love things on toast. Beans on toast. Spaghetti hoops on toast. “Fish” fingers on toast. And now (drum roll!) there is avocado on toast! Now you’re talking! From Vegan: Over 90 mouthwatering recipes for all occasions 1 Tbsp olive oil4 Tbsp roughly chopped avocado1 onion, finely chopped1 green chili, finely chopped (opt)2 pinchesContinue reading “Spicy Avocado Toast”