Cauliflower soup with Wild Rice

Cauliflower soup with Wild Rice

1 cup uncooked wild rice (use a blend blend or you can cook black rice separate) 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets or about medium head of cauliflower, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced 3 stalks celery, diced ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth 1½ cups water ¼ cup nutritional yeast ⅔ cup raw 

Dave’s Favorite Christmas Cookies

Dave’s Favorite Christmas Cookies

Ingredients 1½ cup brown sugar 1 cup margarine 2 eggs 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp soda 1 tsp salt 2½ cups flour 2 lb. dates (halved) 1 lb. candied cherries (halved) 1 lb candied pineapple 2 cups whole walnuts 1 cup whole filberts 2 cups 

Cranberry Cashew Clusters

Cranberry Cashew Clusters

Ingredients 1 cup puffed rice cereal 1 cup lightly salted cashews, coarsely chopped ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped 10 oz. vanilla flavored candy coating, chopped Dash freshly grated nutmeg Dash ground cinnamon 1 oz. semisweet chocolate pieces 1 tsp chopped cashews Line a baking sheet 

Baklava

Baklava

“Is it vegan?” … (silence)

Harris Family Mexican Bean Loaf

Harris Family Mexican Bean Loaf

1 24 oz. can chili beans 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese 1 bag taco flavor tortilla chips, broken 1 can olives (whole), pitted and drained 1 can (16 oz.) stewed tomatoes, chopped Mix ingredients and bake at 375° F with cheese on top until 

Almond Roca

Almond Roca

A perfect treat for the holidays. Usually gone in a day or two.

Renee’s Vegan Potato Salad

Renee’s Vegan Potato Salad

Ingredients 1 bag of red potatoes, chopped and cooked 2 ½ fresh lemons squeezed (or more to taste) 1 ½ cup Vegenaise (original) 2 tsp lemon pepper, or more to taste 2 tsp dried dill weed Fresh lemon thyme (to taste) Salt (to taste) 2 

Renee’s Basil Dip

Renee’s Basil Dip

Ingredients One 12oz. Silken tofu 2 ½ fresh lemons, squeezed (or more to taste) 1 cup Vegenaise (original) 2 tsp lemon pepper (or more to taste) 1 clove garlic (optional) Fresh lemon thyme (to taste) Salt (to taste) Blend ingredients in food processor until smooth  

Barb’s 6-quart Ice Cream

Barb’s 6-quart Ice Cream

1 cup sugar 2 qt. whipping cream 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 2 ½ Tbsp. vanilla ½ tsp. salt 2 qt. milk Add more milk until until you reach the fill line.

Lemon Kissed Funfetti Cookies

Lemon Kissed Funfetti Cookies

Ingredients 3 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 ¼ tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Cream of Tartar ¾ cup Vegan Butter, softened (Earth Balance)¼ cup Shortening, softened 1 ½ cup Granulated Sugar 3 tbsp Dairy-Free Yogurt 1 tbsp Finely Grated Lemon Zest (1 medium sized lemon should