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Veggie stir fry with peanut sauce.

January 26, 2021 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Asian inspired, Beans, Gluten Free, Nuts, Pasta, Sauces, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free

Oh good day sweet people! This is one of my favorite recipes and I’m excited to share it with you all. Quite flexible and super easy to prepare. Plus this peanut sauce… well you can use it on pretty much anything and everything. It’s heaven! In lieu of vegan chicken, you can use chickpeas, tofu or nothing at all and just do straight up veggies if you desire. Let’s get going!

Ingredients for Stir Fry:

1 tbl oil (I used a mix of toasted sesame and olive oil)
1 package of Sweet Earth mindful chicken or 1 can of chickpeas, drained
1 Bell Pepper, thinly sliced
2 cups of broccoli, I used frozen but fresh works well too, chopped into small florets
6 fresh spears of asparagus, chopped into 1.5 inch pieces
1/2 cup of edamame, again I used frozen
4 cloves of garlic, minced
*Use whatever fresh or frozen veggies you have on hand!

Method:
Into a sauté pan, add your oil and heat over medium heat. Add your vegan chicken and veggies and cook until tender. In the meantime, cook your noodles if using according to package instructions. Then start your sauce. This recipe moves fast!

Sauce ingredients:

Heaping 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter
2 tbl of liquid aminos or soy sauce
2 tbl of maple syrup
2 tbl chili paste
1 tbl toasted sesame oil
1 tbl of apple cider vinegar
Juice from half a lime
2 inch nub of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
4 cloves of garlic, minced
Water as needed to thin the sauce to your preference. Start with 1/4 cup of water and add a small amount as necessary.

Optional toppings:
Red pepper flakes
Cilantro leaves
Sesame seeds
Peanut Sauce

Into a bowl, add all of your ingredients to a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk to combine. You’ll need to add water to thin the sauce out as needed. I kept adding water to achieve a thinner sauce but its to your preference.

Plating:
I added noodles to the bottom of my plate. Added the stir fry veggies and chicken then drizzled with sauce. A lot of it!

Can’t wait to hear what you think of this gem! ~ox

— Knead to Cook

Vegan Mongolian Beef with Soy Curls.

June 17, 2020 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Asian inspired, Gluten Free, Sauces, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free

If you haven’t tried soy curls, what have you been waiting for? They are the vegan version of chicken but so much better! Much like chicken, soy curls, once rehydrated, take on any flavor you throw at them. Here is one of my favorite recipes. They are so easy and unbelievably good! I took a stab at my favorite dish, Mongolian beef (minus the beef) and this recipe came out beautifully. As noted, you can bake or pan sauté the soy curls to cook the water out of them and get them nice and golden. The recipe is quite adaptable too, so add more or less of what you love. ~ox

Ingredients:

2 lbs or about 2 bags of soy curls
Water for soaking
Avocado oil

Sauce:

1 tbl of cornstarch mixed
1 tbl water (you’ll need more water to thin out the sauce later)
1/3 cup of liquid aminos or soy sauce
1 tbl of chili paste
1 tbl grated ginger
3-5 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tbl of Hoisin sauce
1 tbl coconut or brown sugar
1/3 cup of water
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:
Black sesame seeds
Green onions

You can cook the soy curls on the stove top or in the oven. Regardless, toss with some kind of oil and cook until lightly golden. For this recipe I cooked them in the oven as I had it on from prior baking. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Begin by dumping your dried soy curls in a big bowl. Cover with hot tap water and allow to sit for 8-10 minutes. Once hydrated, I dump the curls into a large colander and allow to drain for a few minutes. Then I push them down firmly into the bowl to release any extra water. Drier soy curls work best! Once most of the water is out, spread evenly onto a baking sheet and spray with oil. Toss to coat. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden checking on and tossing occassionally.

Every time I look at this picture I realize I need to make my garlic knife cuts more precise.

In the meantime, add the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Whisk to combine then add that along with the other sauce ingredients to a small pot over low heat. Whisk to combine. If the sauce thickens too much, simple add some water and whisk. I probably added 1/3 cup of additional water as it thickened.

Remove the soy curls and add to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over top and toss to coat. Serve over rice or your favorite grain. I topped with black sesame seeds and green onions.



I’ve linked where I buy my organic soy curls with my Amazon affiliate link. But you can also purchase at an Asian market.

You’re looking for them to get slightly golden but avoid over cooking as they can become too tough.

I hope you enjoy! ~ox

— Knead to Cook

Sweet & Spicy Sticky Soy Curls.

February 23, 2020 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Beans, Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Sauces, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free

I was recently introduced to soy curls and I’m fully addicted. I mean they freakishly have a vibe of chicken but not in that off-putting kinda way but oh my gosh they absorb marinades and flavors! I’m so excited for the limitless recipe ideas. This recipe is very easy. Takes only 15 minutes to prep. I store in the fridge and use on salads or in bowls all week.

In the midst of food prep here so I’m going to get this recipe up so I can share the goodness with you all.

Ingredients:

1 bag of soy curls (I buy them on Amazon here)
Water for soaking
1/4 cup of corn starch
Salt
Olive Oil for the pan

Sauce:
1/3 cup of chili sauce (you can use 3 tbl if you prefer less spice)
1/4 cup liquid aminos or soy sauce
2 tbl of maple syrup
1 tsp of toasted sesame oil

Optional: green onions, black or white sesame seeds

Method:

Soak your soy curls in fresh water for about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse. I allow to dry out in the colinder for a few minutes. Place them in a bowl and toss with your corn starch. Coat well. In the meantime, heat a pan with either spray olive oil or drizzle a few glugs in your pan and allow to heat over medium heat. Once hot, add your soy curls and stirring occasionally to ensure browning. While cooking, whip up your sauce in a bowl. Once the soy curls are browned, add in your sauce and toss to coat. Turn off heat. I garnished with black sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Serve in a salad, bowl or atop of brown rice.

This dish is perfect in a bowl, salad or atop rice or quinoa. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. And be aware…. you’ll stand at your stove eating it straight from the pan! 🙂

— Knead to Cook

Italian marinara with sausage. Quick and easy! Vegan. GF.

August 26, 2018 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Gluten Free, Italian-inspired, Pasta, Sauces, Vegan proteins, Wheat Free 1 Comment

Looking for a super easy, cheat Italian sauce/gravy/marinara sauce recipe on the fly?  Look no further.  This is my oh crap I have no dinner ready and what can I make fast so everyone will be happy?  I started working in May (outside of the house) and juggling my schedule/dinner/life has been a struggle on some days, I will not lie.  Despite this being super easy, I wanted to share because let’s face it… we all need a quick go-to that will impress your family while saving you a ton of time.  Let’s get started!

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The easiest vegan pesto sauce. Gluten free.

June 29, 2018 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Dips, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Holiday, Italian-inspired, Party Foods, Raw, Sauces, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

This recipe is so easy. Pesto is one of our favorite sauces to make because we grow so much basil in our garden.  Pesto is perfect in lieu of marinara sauce on pasta or on pizza crust.  It’s also great on new potatoes in a salad, drizzled on roasted veggies or as a condiment on a sandwich or panini.  So versatile and unbelievably easy to make.

If you’re new to cooking… try this recipe out.  Seriously.  We also use this as a dip for raw veggies.  Plus with no dairy, it’s a great summer bbq recipe idea.  I can go on and on… but I won’t.  Take the recipe amounts as mere guide.  I typically do handfuls versus cups.  I do want to share this tip before I get into the specific recipe… when using this as a sauce on pasta, reserve some cooking liquid from the noodles.  Once you’ve drained the noodles, add the pesto to toss along with 2-3 tbl of the cooking water to thin the sauce out.  That’s it folk.  Love you, enjoy!

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Lemon Basil Creamy Pasta Sauce. Vegan. GF.

March 27, 2018 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Easter, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Holiday, Italian-inspired, Nuts, Pasta, Sauces, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free 2 Comments

Lemon Basil Creamy Pasta. Vegan and gluten free.  I originally created this recipe during the spring last year for Lucy Activewear but since they’ve transitioned over to North Face, and the posted recipes have been removed, I’m adding them back to my website so they’re still available for you.

This pasta dish would be perfect for your spring brunches, girls lunches, family dinner or for your Easter celebration.  This sauce is so easy to make plus the creamy texture comes from cashews, soaked, versus heavy cream.  The sauce has a lovely cheese-based flavor thanks to the nutritional yeast, tartness from the fresh lemon juice with a tangy flavor from the Dijon.  Then for an extra punch of flavor I added some fresh basil leaves, which also adds to the brightness to the dish.  This sauce can be prepared ahead of time to save time and just topped on your freshly cooked pasta.  I prefer wide noodle pastas for this substantial sauce. Bon appétit friends.

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Spicy Beet Ketchup. Vegan. Gluten Free.

October 12, 2017 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Condiments, Gluten Free, Holiday, Sauces, Side dish, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vitamix, Wheat Free 4 Comments

If you’ve ever eaten at By Chloe, you’ve had the pleasure of trying beet ketchup.  I had never even heard of it prior to eating at Chloe’s restaurant but once taste… and Bill & I were head over heels.

So that’s where the inspiration for this yummy recipe started.  I researched several recipes online and this was the final creation.  Pretty easy.  I also went the spicy route but you can easily omit if you don’t prefer spice.  This ketchup is perfect with roasted veggies, especially sweet potatoes!  My husband loved it on his vegan burger as well.

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Easy Dill Yogurt Dip Sauce. Vegan. Gluten free.

July 26, 2017 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Dips, Gluten Free, Party Foods, Raw, Sauces, Snacks, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vinaigrette, Vitamix, Wheat Free, Your Life Edit Foundations Leave a Comment

Easy dill yogurt sauce/dip. Vegan. Gluten free.

This has been one hell of a week.  No joke.  I got hit with some weird virus that is like someone is manipulating a crazy voodoo doll of me minute to minute.  Every morning I’ve felt good, not great.  I’ve been able to cook and prep food for clients and my family.  But then by 3 every afternoon… nausea, aches, pains, fatigue hits like a ton of bricks.  Then put that record on repeat… So today I’ve managed to eat 2 whole meals and feel decent.  May the healthy body gods be shining their light upon me.  I’m not a good sick person.  However I did manage 14.5 hours of sleep last night (insert shocking face emoji here).  Onward & upward.

I am the queen of roasting all the veggies – seriously, all the time.  I’ve been using a mixture of ACV and hummus to dress them but have been craving dill lately.  So I grabbed some fresh dill at the market Saturday and the gears went into high gear. This is not a Tzatziki but similar type of sauce.  I love this on salads in lieu of dressing, adding a drizzle on roasted or raw veggies… my husband was even dipping veggie chips into it.  Whatever floats your boat. Super easy recipe and the flavors develop nicely the next day.

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Veggie Zucchini Roll-Up Lasagna. Vegan. GF. oxo

June 9, 2017 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Brunch, Evolution Power Yoga 40 Days, Gluten Free, Pasta, Sauces, Sponsored, Tofu, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vegetarian, Vitamix, Wheat Free Leave a Comment

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Happy Friday friends!  I apologize for my absence on social media and my blog but I feel like life has reached the fever pitch and here I sit.  I’m rushing to post this awesome recipe with you all before I resume graduation party food prep.  Our oldest graduated this week and we celebrate her this weekend and I’m so excited.  Surrounded by friends and family, sun is shining, I’m excited for her party.

This recipe has been in my wheelhouse for years.  I constantly revamp and re-work.  When oxo offered to send me a chef’s mandoline I was all over it. I’m a huge fan of all things they make. Practical, functional and top quality for exceptional prices.  So I instantly thought of zucchini noodles and this dish along with just a big bowl of zoodles with marinara because this momma sometimes likes easy lunch or dinner ideas!  So let’s get started.

Isn’t she a beauty?!  And remember, using a mandoline makes baking potato, beet, veggie chips oh so easy!


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Maille FlavorHero Dijon Recipes. Vegan. Gluten free.

April 6, 2017 by Knead to Cook Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Condiments, Dips, Dressings, Gluten Free, Raw, Rubs, Salads, Sauces, Side dish, Snacks, Sponsored, Vegan, Vegan proteins, Vegetarian, Vinaigrette, Vitamix 4 Comments


Incorporating flavor into existing recipes or food preparation can seem daunting but going to back to basics can be quite impactful and so simple to do.  I’ve long loved Maille Dijon and have created many recipes using their flavorful Dijons.  And let me digress by saying not all Dijons on the market are created equal.  La Maison Maille has been producing for more than 267 years. The tradition is kept alive by the team of experts who create the products today, preserving the excellence that defines La Maison Maille in a continual quest for innovation and perfection. It is the attention to detail that sets La Maison Maille apart – the carefully selected ingredients, the nuances of the recipes, the expertise in the methods used and the elegant black and gold packaging.

Maille is currently running a Flavor Heroes Contest that you can enter.  All you need to do it tell them how you use a Maille product to enhance your favorite dishes and you can be featured in a recipe video along with winning  a 5 piece signature Le Creuset cookware.  Click here to enter!  And now let me share some ways I incorporate their products into 3 of my favorite dishes.

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