Vegan Wheat Meat

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Tbs. maple syrup
  • Tbs. orange juice
  • Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • Tbs. toasted sesame oil
  • cashews
  • Tbs. plus 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • frozen shelled edamame
  • Tbs. minced ginger
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • Tbs. orange juice
  • Tbs. arrowroot powder
Belongs to reachesha Soda Bread 

Makes 2 loaves

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • 450g/1lb white flour
  • 600ml/1pint buttermilk or plain yoghurt
  • 5ml/1tsp salt
  • 10ml/2tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • little extra milk if necessary
  • extra butter for serving
Belongs to reachesha Meatless Loaf 

Meatless Loaf
This has the advantage of being very robust. Many nut roasts and rissoles tend to crumble and fall apart easily, unless served directly on to a plate, whereas this easy meatless loaf will hold together well. No extra seasoning is really needed.

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • large pack of Sosmix or other soya protein burger mix
  • cold water
  • large onion
  • dessertspoon fresh parsley
  • medium tomatoes
  • free range egg
  • crusts wholemeal bread

The only thing better than how this filling tastes is the fact that there is zero cholesterol. Use it in sandwiches, as a filling for mini-pitas, or tea sandwiches on a buffet table.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • soy mayonnaise
  • Dijon mustard
  • minced celery
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

These versatile cutlets lend themselves to a variety of sauces, from a fruity chutney or spicy salsa, to a hot peanut sauce.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • cooked Great Northern beans
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • minced fresh parsley
  • bread crumbs
  • canola oil

The creamy oyster mushroom has a slightly “seafood” taste and a texture similar to oysters. Kelp flakes, or ground kelp, are available in shaker containers in natural food stores. Sprinkled on the chowder, it makes a lovely garnish while adding a nutritious taste of the sea.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • oyster mushrooms
  • cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water
  • soy milk
  • cayenne
  • salt
  • minced fresh thyme or l/8 teaspoon dried
  • vegetable stock
  • olive oil
  • Old Bay seasoning

This fresh interpretation of a Southern favorite tastes even better the day after it’s made. Crumbled tofu or TVP (textured vegetable protein) may be used instead of vegetarian burger crumbles. Liquid Smoke is a hickory flavoring which is stirred in near the end of the cooking time to add a pleasant smoked nuance to the stew. It is available at natural food stores. Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, available in natural food stores, is made without anchovies.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • grated fresh ginger
  • vegetable stock or water
  • vegetarian Worcestershire sauce or tamari soy sauce
  • prepared mustard
  • light brown sugar
  • ground allspice
  • Tabasco
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Liquid Smoke

Since leftover mashed potatoes are often the inspiration for making a Shepherd’s Pie, I thought that the ultimate version should feature filling ingredients that are readily available and easy to use — hence the use of veggie burgers. Simply thaw them long enough so that you can chop them and they work like a charm, adding great taste and texture, enhanced by the ground walnuts. If you prefer, chopped seitan or tempeh may be used instead of the veggie burgers, just be sure to sauté them first in a little olive oil. Use the extra-rich Mashed Potatoes and Company on page 000, or your favorite mashed potato recipe.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • mashed potatoes
  • ground walnuts
  • cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • minced fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • Basic Vegetable Stock
  • tamari soy sauce
  • tomato paste
  • olive oil
  • sweet paprika

Calories: 318

Total Fat: 17.2g
Cholesterol: 12mg
Sodium: 1162mg
Total Carbs: 36.2g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Protein: 8.5g

ready in about an hour; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • vegetable oil
  • ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • tortilla chips
  • shredded Cheddar cheese
ready in about 50 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • ---White Sauce---
  • butter
  • flour
  • ---Scampi Sauce---
  • butter
  • crushed red pepper
  • Italian seasoning
  • black pepper
  • white wine
  • chicken broth
  • white sauce