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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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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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 (To purchase: CLICK HERE) 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...
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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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West African Peanut Stew (WFPB)

1 Large Yellow Onion, diced 6 Garlic Cloves, chopped Large “thumb” of fresh Ginger, minced 2 Jalapenos, destemmed, deseeded, finely minced 2 TBSP Tomato Paste 2 tsp Ground Cumin 2 tsp Ground Coriander ½ tsp Ceylon Cinnamon ½ tsp Ground Cloves 1 tsp Dried Thyme 1 TBSP Local Spicery Sel-acious 1 tsp Ground Grains of...
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Easy Pumpkin Curry

1 Large Red Onion, chopped 3-4 Cloves Garlic, chopped Fresh Ginger, finger-sized, minced ½ Small Sugar Pumpkin (Pie Pumpkin), ~1.25 lbs, seeds removed, peeled & chopped into chunks 2 Cups Veggie Broth or Local Spicery Bada Bing Bouillon (2 TBSP plus 2 cups water) 1 TBSP Local Spicery Sel-acious Salt Substitute 2 TBSP Local Spicery...
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Singapore Noodles

Ingredients: Tofu Balsamic 8 oz      Tofu, extra firm, pressed and cut into ¾ inch cubes 5 T        Balsamic Vinegar 1 tsp     Dijon mustard 1 T        Local Spicery Vadouvan or other curry powder ½ tsp    Chile flakes Sauté ½          Onion, cut in half and...
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