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Pignolia Nut Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

  • 2 Heads Hearts of Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 Cup Arugula Leaves (Fresh)
  • 1 Sm-Med. Brown Onion (Chopped)
  • 1/2 Cup Pignolia Nuts
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (Sliced Thin)
  • 2 Sm-Med. Carrots (Sliced)
  • 1 Large Cucumber (Pitted & Sliced)
  • 1/2 Cup Vegan Mozzarella Soy or Rice Cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 Cup Black Olives
  • 1/4 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • Black Pepper & Salt (to taste)

Directions:

In a Small Pan Lace Bottom with Olive Oil- Fire Up. Once warm, add Pignolia Nuts. Cook for about 1 minute. These cook fast. Cook until brown - careful not to burn. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Cut (length-wise) the Romaine Lettuce and rinse & drain. Now rinse & tare the Arugula Leaves. Place all Lettuce in large bowl. Cut your Veggies and add to Lettuce. Add Soy or Rice Cheese & Olives.

By now the Sautéed Ingredients are Cooled. Add the sautéed Oil & Nuts to your Lettuce and Veggies. Add Oil and Vinegar Toss with Two Spoons. Add Salt & Pepper to your liking.

Feel free to add more Vinegar and Oil --It’s what you like!

Enjoy!

Serves: 4-5 Folks

© Del ‘n’ Coluch 2001


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Vegetables Ala Italiano

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 Head Cabbage
  • 4 Sm-Med. Italian Zucchini
  • 4 Med. Vine Ripe Tomatoes
  • 8 Large Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Head Endive
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Basil
  • 1/4 Cup Vegan Grated Soy Cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Sea Salt
  • 1 Pound Pasta (optional)

Directions:

Wash all Veggies ahead of time for time factor. Use a big pot add water. Slice the Cabbage - making big chunky strips (stop when you get close to core). Cut Zucchini lengthwise then diagonal (thick-nickel size). Core the Tomatoes and place 2 whole peeled garlic cloves per each tomato inside. Cut Endive into small pieces.

Add veggies in this order: Cabbage, Zucchini, Tomatoes w/garlic, Endive, Olive Oil then Dried Herbs. Cover on Medium-High Flame for 15 Minutes (depending on how tender you like).

Serve by itself or over Spaghetti. Sprinkle with Soy Cheese if you’d like.

Enjoy!!

Serves: 4-6 Folks

Del ‘n’ Coluch © 2001


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Magic Palate Salad

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

  • 1 16 oz. Pkg. Edamame Soy Beans (shelled)
  • 2 1/2 Cups Oyster Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 Cup Brown Onion (chopped)
  • 1 Tbl. Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Kelp
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 Heads Romaine Lettuce (sliced)
  • 1 Cup Watercress Leaves (discard stems)
  • 1 Tomato (Wedges)
  • Grape Seed Oil

Directions:

In a pot, place just enough water to cover beans add Sea Salt. Once Water is fully boiled add the Soy Beans and cover w/cracked lid. Cook about 10-12 minutes.

Lightly lace bottom of saut� pan with Grape Seed Oil. Use - medium-high flame. Add the Mushrooms, Onions, Soy Sauce, Kelp, Garlic Powder and cook about 4-5 minutes.

Drain Soybeans then add to saut� pan-mix then turn flame off. Cover with lid.

Slice Lettuce or chop to your liking. Set aside. Now make Dressing. Toss Salad with Del �n� Coluch Lemon Walnut Shallot Dressing.

Use Tomato Wedges as a garnish and serve!

Serves: 8

© Del �n� Coluch 2001


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Lemon Walnut Shallot Dressing

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

  • 1 Large Shallots (minced)
  • 1 Large Lemon (juiced)
  • 1 Cup Walnuts (minced)
  • 1/2 Cup Grape Seed Oil
  • Salt & Pepper
Directions:

Mince or grind the Walnuts then toast or bake @ 350 for 3- 5 minutes (brownish color). Mince the Shallots. In a glass bowl, add the Oil and squeeze all the juice from Lemon. Add Shallots and Salt & Pepper (to your liking). Add the Toasted Walnuts. Stir then add to your Magic Palate Salad or another Salad of your liking.

Serves: 8

© Del ‘n’ Coluch 2001


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Vege Casserole

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

  • 3 tablespoon Earth Balance Spread (healthier than non-hydrogenated vegan margarine)
  • 5 tablespoon Plain Vegetarian Gelatin or corn starch
  • 1 box Vege Master Hot Dog
  • 1 cup Peas & Carrots (frozen)
  • 1 cup Crimini Mushroom (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup Plain Raw Cashew Nuts (unsalted)
  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 cup Vegan Soy Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon each of Salt & Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Saffron
  • 1/4 cup Water
Directions:

1. Cut the Tofu into fine squares (bite size).

2. Chop the Raw Cashew Nuts by using a food processor or by hand.

3. Finely chop the Mushroom, the traditional way by hand.

4. In a skillet on medium flame: Add the Earth Balance Spread, Vege Hot Dog, Peas & Carrots, Mushrooms, Soy Sauce, Saffron, Cashew Nuts, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, & Black Pepper. Cover and Cook for 6 minutes.

Turn on the Oven to 500.

5. While that’s cooking, use this time to dissolve vegetarian Gelatin or Corn Starch in a 1/4 cup of water (room temperature). Then, pour into the sauté mixture & mix thoroughly. Turn off the flame.

8. Grease your favorite glass or stainless steel baking dish (using Earth Balance Spread). Now, add the sauté mixture into the greased baking dish.

Sprinkle off with Soy Parmesan Cheese.

9. Bake for about 5 minutes until the top turn slightly Golden Brown. Keep in the Oven until ready to serve.

Serve nice and hot. Enjoy!

Serves: 6-8

© Del ‘n’ Coluch 2001


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