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Sunday, September 23, 2018

Vegan Roasted Potato Soup

TIME: 30-45 minutes prep, 45 minutes cooking

INGREDIENTS:

(6) Potatoes, peeled and cubed
(2) Green onions, chopped
(1) Yellow Onion, diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cooking Spray
(4) Cloves Garlic, minced
(1) Cup Carrots, chopped
(1) TBSP Parsley, chopped
(4) Cups Vegetable Broth
(1) Cup Water
(1/2) Cup Vegan Butter
(1) Cup Vegetable Broth
(1) Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
(1) Potato

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread 6 cubed potatoes, green onion, and yellow onion on sheet. Spray with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Roast in preheated oven for 25 minutes.

2. In large pot, combine garlic, carrots, parsley, 4 cups vegetable broth, water, and roasted vegetables. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

3. While the pot is simmering, poke holes in remaining potato and place on microwave safe plate. Microwave for 5 minutes. In a blender, combine vegetable broth and almond milk. Scoop potato out of skin and add to blender. Puree for 1 minutes. This mixture will be used to thicken the soup and make it more creamy.

4. When 15 minutes is up, add butter and thickening mixture to pot and boil for 5 more minutes. Serve.


Saturday, September 15, 2018

Vegan Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread


TIME: 20 minutes prep, 55-60 minutes cooking

INGREDIENTS:

BREAD:

(1) Can Refrigerated Flakey Biscuits (I used Pillsbury)
(1) Cup Granulated Sugar
(2) TBSP Pumpkin Pie Spice
(1) 16 oz can Pumpkin Puree
(1/2) Tsp Vanilla

ICING:

(1) Cup Powdered Sugar
(2) TBSP Almond Milk
(1) TBSP Pumpkin Pie Spice
(1) Tsp Vanilla

1. Cut biscuits in half. If you use the flakey biscuits you should be able to pull them in half with no problem. Pour sugar and 1 TBSP Pumpkin Pie Spice into a container with a lid. Add biscuits. Close and shake until completed coated.

2. In a medium bowl combine pumpkin puree, vanilla, and 1 TBSP Pumpkin Pie Spice. Layer bisuits with pumpkin mix and place in greased loaf pan. (TIP: Put parchment paper down in the loaf pan LENGTHWISE with some hanging over the side for east removal.)

3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes. While baking combine all Icing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker icing or more milk for thinner icing.

4. When bread is cooked through remove from oven. Let stand for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and place on serving plate. Top with icing.





RECIPE MODIFIED FROM: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a49734/pumpkin-spice-pull-apart-bread-recipe/

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Instant Pot Vegan Baked Beans

TIME: 5 minutes prep, 15 minutes cooking

INGREDIENTS:

(2) TBSP Olive Oil
(1) Yellow Onion - chopped
(3) Cloves Garlic - minced
(2) 15 oz cans Kidney Beans - rinsed
(2) 15 oz cans Pinto Beans - rinsed
(1) 16 oz container BBQ Sauce (I used Jack Daniels)
(1/2) cup Vegetable Broth

1. Add olive oil to Instant Pot. Turn Instant Pot on Saute mode. Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off Instant Pot.

2. Add all remaining ingredients and stir. Close Instant Pot and make sure Vent is set to "Sealing." Turn on Manual Mode and set for 8 minutes.

3. When completed let stand for 5 minutes. Turn off Instant Pot. Carefully open vent to release any leftover pressure. Open Instant Pot and Enjoy!