Sweet Potatoes a la Creme

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These are really delicious. The combination of the sweetness of the sweet potatoes and the savory seasonings, plus the ease in preparation make for a wonderful dish, which you could eat simply with a good salad or pair with anything else you might want to have, like some of our meat substitute recipes, for example. The oven and the blender do the heavy lifting with this one, so it is wonderful, hearty and satisfying for when you don't feel like cooking much, Enjoy!

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup tofu, drained
1/2 cup raw cashews, rinsed and drained
1 cup plain rice or soy milk
2 Tbsp, cornstarch
Salt to taste
3 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder
2 Tbsp. onion powder (if you don't like your food so spicy, use only 1 tsp. of onion powder)
1 tsp. garlic power or to taste
1 1/2 Tbsp. vegan Chicken Seasoning
1 tsp. coriander powder
2 Tbsp. olive oil

In a blender put all the ingredients except the olive oil and the sweet potatoes and process till creamy smooth.
Oil a baking dish and put the sweet potatoes in it and pour the cream over them.
Bake at 350° F until golden brown and tender. Some ovens might be faster than others.

Yield depends on size of portions.


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Veggie and Sesame Steaks

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You can use these the same that you would use any other meat substitutes, you can serve them as is, or topped with your favorite sauce or gravy and enjoy them as a sidekick to a variety of dishes.

1 potato, peeed and cubed
1 tomato, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1  celery stalk, sliced
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 Tbsp. tapioca flour (this will give them a meatier consistency)
3 Tbsp. sweet paprika powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. chicken seasoning
Salt to taste
1 tsp. olive oil plus more to cook with
1 tsp. coriander powder
3 Tbsp. sesame seeds (raw)
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning or herbs of choice
1/2 cup water
With a little water, put the potato, tomato, carrot, and the celery in a food processor or blender and process till smooth. Scrape into a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and combine into a smooth dough, not runny and without lumps.
Heat a skillet that has been barely painted with olive oil and  drop the mixture into the skillet, spreading it with a spoon into a "steak" that is the size and the thickness that you prefer.
Cook until it set on one side before you flipping to the other side. Continue cooking till golden brown.

Yield: Amount depends on size of steaks.



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Spinach Cream Soup (Vegan)

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When you make this delicious cream soup it will look like green mud, but boy is it tasty! One you taste the first spoonful, you will love it! Have it with toasted and seasoned pita chips or with your favorite bread. Wonderful anything but specially on a cold day, it will warm you all the way to your heart. Enjoy!

1/2 bag fresh spinach
1/2 cup raw cashew pieces, well washed
1 1/2 cups plain soy milk (up to 3 cups if you want it more "soupy", adjust the consistency to your taste)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup semolina flour
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. vegan chicken seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
3/4 cups water
Salt to taste

Put all in the ingredients in a blender and process till smooth. Pour into a saucepan and cook over medium heat till it thickens (about 30 mins.)

Yield: Serves 2 people or 4 in smaller portions.



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