Authentic Vegan Pupusas

Authentic Vegan Pupusas This dish has a lot of moving parts (actually, four different elements), but all the parts are really simple.  Make the pickled vegetables and roast the chiles the night before, set up the rice, make the beans, and while the beans are cooking, prepare the masa tortillas.  Watch Nick demonstrating this recipe...
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Three Oil-Free Salad Dressings

Rincon Beach Sweet Vinaigrette* ¼ cup champagne vinegar 1 tsp sun-dried tomato powder 2 tsp Local Spicery Rincon seasoning (not salt free) ¼ cup pineapple juice 1 ½” thick slice of pineapple   Creamy Italian Dressing* 1/3 cup cannellini beans 2 TBSP tahini ½ cup warm water 2 tsp Local Spicery Sole della Toscana seasoning...
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Oaxacan Molcajete Salsa

Ingredients: 2 very ripe medium-sized Tomatoes or 3 very ripe Roma Tomatoes ½ Onion, peeled and sliced ¼” thick 3 Cloves, garlic still in the paper-like covering ½ Serrano Chile, destemmed and deseeded 1 large Poblano (Pasilla) Chile 1 TBSP, raw Pepitas 1 tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds 1 tsp. each: milled Guajillo Chiles milled Ancho...
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Vegan Paella

1 cup short-grained white rice (Bamba preferred, Arborio or Calrose also work) ½ lb mushrooms (I prefer Chantarelle, Shiitake or Oyster), sliced ½ can artichoke hearts in water or brine, quartered 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced 1 small onion, ½ chopped, ½ quartered 2 cloves of garlic, chopped 1 tsp Smoked Pimenton Big pinch...
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Mission Possible: Local Spicery’s Salt-Slashing Superhero Sets

Team up and save! *Local Spicery’s Dynamic Duo:  Bada Bing Bouillon & Sel-acious Fantastic Four:  Bada Bing Bouillon, Sel-acious, Bacon & Pepperoni International Intrigue:  Guajillo Chile Powder (Central America), Herbes de Provence (France), Smoked Paprika (Spain) & Sole Della Toscana (Italy) The Triumphant Ten:  All ten no-salt heroes For complete list of ingredients & pricing,...
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Mushroom Bourguignon (no oil)

½ cup, Vegan Lardons (see below*) — ½ pound extra firm tofu, 2 tsp Local Spicery Bacon Seasoning, ¼ tsp coconut aminos (optional) 3 large portobello mushrooms caps, ½” slices, 2” long 1 cup pearl onions, peeled** 1 large or 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut to ¼”x ¼”x 3” matchsticks 1 medium onion, diced ½ tsp dried...
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Nick’s Easy Instapot Pinto Beans (no oil) served with Rice

Ingredients: 1 pound of dried pinto beans, rinsed 1 small onion, chopped (1/4” dice) 3 cloves garlic, minced 5-6 cups of water 1 TBSP Local Spicery Nick’s Mex Mix 1 Bay Leaf 2 tsp Milled Guajillo Chiles   Add everything to Instapot and pressure cook for 35 minutes, natural release. Serve with rice in a...
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BBQ Beans (no oil)

Ingredients: Approximately one pound of dried pinto beans, cooked* (substitute 3-4 14.5 oz. cans of sodium-free pinto beans) One small onion, chopped (1/4” dice) Four cloves garlic, minced ½ yam 14.5 oz. can, diced tomatoes 2 dates, pit removed 2 TBSP, Local Spicery Bayou Barbecue 1 TBSP cider vinegar   Cook yam for 5 minutes...
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BBQ Cauliflower Steaks (no oil)

  Ingredients: One large head of cauliflower, leaves and stems removed, rinsed, and sliced into 1’ thick steaks (usually only the middle 2 steaks actually hold together, with the rest being used as florets). Approximately 1 TBSP maple syrup Local Spicery Bayou Barbecue to taste Bayou BBQ Sauce*   Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place...
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Madras Veggie Soup

Ingredients: 1 Onion, Chopped 1 Shallot, Finely Chopped 3 Cloves of Garlic, Minced 3 Carrots, Chopped 1 Cup Frozen Peas 1/2 Cup Red Lentils, Rinsed 1 Can Diced Tomato, No Salt 1 Can Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed 1 Big Bag Fresh Spinach 1-2 Tablespoons Local Spicery Madras Curry 2 Tablespoons Local Spicery Bada Bing Bouillon plus...
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Spicy Curry Soup with Red Lentils

Ingredients 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves, garlic, minced 2½” piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced or grated 1 TBSP, Local Spicery Bo-Kaap Curry ¼ tsp Chile flakes ¾ cup, dried red lentils 1-14.5 oz can, salt-free chopped tomatoes 1-13.5 oz can, unsweetened coconut milk 2 Medjool dates, pits removed 2½ cup, hot water...
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Vegan Peruvian Papa a la Huancaina (Potatoes in Yellow Sauce)

The Potatoes: About 6 baby potatoes per person (red or Yukon Gold), steamed for around 20-25 minutes.  The potatoes should be tender when pierced with a fork, with just a little resistance.  (I think of this as about 5 minutes before they would be ready to mash).  Do not overcook.  Chill overnight, then flatten each...
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