Belongs to megc Mango & Sticky Rice 
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • mangoes
  • coconut milk
Belongs to megc Hummus 

From the Smitten Kitchen blog. Surprisingly, it has no olive oil or cumin in the hummus itself. It is very good, though, and I topped it with olive oil, cayenne, and some thyme. Wishing I had za’atar on hand. This makes 4 cups, so it’s a lot.

You might need to buy:
  • Cayenne or hot Hungarian paprika
  • sesame seed paste
  • chopped parsley
You might need to buy:
  • bay leaves
  • dried thyme
  • vegetable broth
  • generous grating of black pepper
  • carrots
  • red wine
  • salt to taste
Belongs to megc Jerk Tofu 

First time I made this the cooking time was way too long. I’d say more like 45 min. V. tasty marinade! Goes great with a salad.

ready in about an hour and a half; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dried thyme
  • brown sugar
  • red wine vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • green chiles
  • cakes firm tofu
  • ground black pepper
Belongs to megc Brownie Bites 

These are the brownies from Babycakes in NYC.

You might need to buy:
  • Bob's Red Mill gluten-free
  • Vegetable oil spray
  • light soy sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • low sodium chicken broth
  • Sesame oil
  • xanthan gum
  • applesauce
  • vanilla extract
  • dairy-free chocolate chips

This makes for great lunch box or picnic fare. When we have it for dinner, we double the recipe because it makes for good leftovers, too! The recipe calls for the quinoa to be boiled like pasta, but I prefer simmering it like brown rice, so I’ve adjusted the water in the ingredient list accordingly (you may have to use up to 2 c.) and have rewritten the directions.

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • lemon juice
  • sunflower seeds
  • parsley
  • carrots
  • quinoa

Great vegan soup.

You might need to buy:
  • red curry paste
  • unsweetened coconut milk
  • vegetable broth
  • lemon juice
  • toasted sesame oil
  • fresh cilantro sprigs
  • vegetable oil