Who doesn’t love a good sausage? Like many of you, my husband and I do not eat pork, which is the main ingredient in most sausages. I love to cook, and eat so I had to come up with an alternative. Sietan is made from wheat gluten. Another name for it is, wheat meat. It’sContinue reading “Seitan Sausages (Vegan)”
Category Archives: Prepping Food
Carrot Bacon
I make a larger batch than the recipe calls for or I eat it all and have to start over. This way I can eat it and still have some for the recipe. Yes, it really is that good. You’ll see. Preheat oven to °350, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash 2 large,Continue reading “Carrot Bacon”
Coaxing Flavor out of Foods
Have you ever had a gravy or a main dish that was bland and quite tasteless? There are ways to turn that unremarkable dish into something extraordinary. Chefs all over the world know that one of the secret to amazing dishes is flavor. Coaxing flavor from the ingredients used. Whether it’s animal products or plants,Continue reading “Coaxing Flavor out of Foods”
Italian Sausage Seitan
One thing I have missed utilizing in my cooking now that I eat mostly plant based, is meat. It really does add a depth of flavor and texture to dishes. The challenge is to get similar flavors and texture from plants. I do not eat soy any longer, so that option was off the table.Continue reading “Italian Sausage Seitan”
The Secret to Amazing Chickpeas
Chickpeas are a important source of protein and contain over 14 grams per cup. They are also a great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals. However, that being said, Chickpeas (any legume for that matter) are coated with a substance (protein) called lectin. Lectin is the legumes protective barrier from pests. Our digestive system hasContinue reading “The Secret to Amazing Chickpeas”
