Month: December 2019

Roasted Tomato Pasta with Lentils

Roasted Tomato Pasta with Lentils

This one-pot pasta dish is incredibly flavorful, thanks to roasting the tomatoes which adds a slightly smoky sweetness. The addition of capers and sundried tomatoes creates even more layers of flavor, and the lentils provide some bite and plenty of fiber and protein. Easy to make, healthy and delicious!

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Boozy Chocolate Cake

Boozy Chocolate Cake

Not a speck of butter or eggs goes into this classic creation, yet it tastes buttery rich and incredibly moist. Serve it at your next party or event and watch everybody go back for seconds!

Dark Mystery Truffles

Dark Mystery Truffles

Creamy chocolate/coffee truffles drenched in a dark chocolate/coffee shell– there’s no mystery as to why these Dark Mystery Truffles are so incredible! Not only do they taste decadent, they’re made with whole ingredients that are loaded with antioxidants!

Saucy Onion Mushroom Squares

Saucy Onion Mushroom Squares

I don’t typically use products that are “processed” like puff pastry, but it just happens to be vegan, and makes a wonderful base for this delicious appetizer.  Make sure you use a rich, syrupy balsamic vinegar for the best flavor.  Serve this at your next gathering, along with my Zesty Salsa!  

Saucy Onion Mushroom Squares

A sweet and tangy onion/mushroom mixture tops crispy puff pastry for an easy and delectable appetizer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Keyword: Vegan Onion and Mushroom Squares, Caramelized Onion/Mushroom Puffy Squares,
Servings: 20

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 8 oz pkg sliced white or bella mushrooms, diced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (see Note below)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium-low heat. Add onion and thyme, cover and cook about 10-15 minutes until the onions are golden, stirring occasionally. Add small splashes of water if onions start to brown too much or stick to the pan.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • Add mushrooms to skillet and cook about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the salt, pepper and vinegar. Cook for one minute longer. Remove from heat and cool about 10 minutes.
  • While the mixture is cooling, unfold the pastry sheet and roll out as thinly as possible. Spread the onion/mushroom mixture evenly over the pastry.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry puffs and is golden brown. Sprinkle with parsley. Use a pizza cutter to slice the pastry into 20 squares. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Balsamic Vinegar- use the thickest, darkest, most syrupy balsamic you can find -- for richer flavor. 
Creamy Dreamy Mushroom Soup

Creamy Dreamy Mushroom Soup

This is another easy soup to prepare, but tastes like you spent hours slaving over it! So delectably rich and velvety– who would ever guess there’s not a speck of dairy in it?

Silken Chocolate Pie

Silken Chocolate Pie

Only six ingredients create a rich, dreamy pie that will melt in your mouth. The magic is created with silken tofu, along with nut butter, almond milk and semi-sweet chocolate. My tofu-phobic brother enjoyed a huge piece of this pie at Thanksgiving and had no idea of its secret ingredient!