The Gentle Chef Complete Recipe Index
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Fried Oyster Mushrooms with Fire-Roasted Jalapeno Lime Tartar Sauce
Fried Oyster Mushrooms is my vegan version of fried clams or oysters. I use organic cornflake cereal crumbs for the breading because the light cereal sweetness mimics the sweetness of fried clams and oysters. Regular fine breadcrumbs will work too. Fresh oyster...
Chocolate Ice Cream (Cashew Base)
An American classic (but now cruelty-free!) Ingredients: • 1 and ½ cup (7.5 oz.) whole raw cashews • 3 cups water • 1 and ¼ cup organic sugar • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder • 2 tsp real vanilla extract • ½ tsp sea salt • ½ tsp guar gum (optional; helps...
Corned Beaf Hash
Top the Corned Beaf Hash with Sunny-Side Ups, Over-Easys or Eggless Scramble from The Non-Dairy Formulary. Ingredients: • 3 T Better Butter (from either of my cookbooks) or vegan margarine • 1 small onion, finely diced (about ⅔ cup) • 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) •...
Spring Rolls
Just about any filling can be used for Spring rolls. Raw, steamed or lightly sautéed vegetables should be coarsely chopped or sliced into thin slivers. Fresh herbs are wonderful to use in Spring rolls as well. Try my Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce (recipe follows) for...
Bhindi Masala (Indian-Spiced Okra)
Bhindi masala is a very popular Indian dish consisting of spiced okra, onions and tomatoes. Okra is a powerhouse of nutrition due to its high soluble fiber, vitamin C, and folate content. It's also high in antioxidants and a good source of calcium and potassium. Okra...
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Hummus is a classic Middle Eastern dish and is excellent served as an appetizer or sandwich spread. Sweet roasted red peppers add a wonderful flavor to this variation. Process in a high-powered blender until very smooth: • 1 can (16 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed well...
Jicama Slaw
Jicama (pronounced hik-uh-mah) is a large, bulbous root vegetable, weighing one to two pounds. Jicama has a rough brown skin which needs to be peeled before eating. The flesh is white, wet and crunchy, similar to a raw potato but with a slightly sweet and nutty...
Cream of Brussels Sprout Soup
This velvety, delicious soup makes an elegant first course or light supper. This recipe yields about 6 cups. Cream of Brussels Sprout Soup - This velvety, delicious soup makes an elegant first course or light supper. This recipe yields...
Mediterranean Cauliflower Couscous
This light and fluffy couscous contains no grain. It is comprised entirely of cauliflower with a Mediterranean blend of herbs and spices. The dish can also be served raw; simply omit roasting. You will need a food processor to achieve the proper couscous texture from...
Key Lime Pie
A graham cracker pie shell is filled with a citrusy and refreshing key lime curd. The pie can be topped with Heavenly Whipped Cream (from either of my cookbooks) if desired, as the light coconut flavor pairs nicely with the tanginess of the lime; or simply garnish...