RAISIN PECAN RICE This versatile rice can take the place of mashed potatoes and gravy, or bread stuffing and can even be served as a hot cereal with nut milk, I preferred a cashew yogurt beverage over mine. The rice and accompanying gravy are sweet, but not too sweet. Just right. Upon first tasting right…
MUSTARD SAGE RED GRAPE SAUCE with Kalamata olive THE PERFECT GRAVY SAUCE FOR HOLIDAY VEGGIE | PLANT-BASED MEATS and holiday stuffing. Make a holiday roast sandwich on a lightly toasted English muffin, topped with this sauce and a thick slice of veggie roast of your choice, more sauce, then garnish with fresh sage strips. A…
AFC SCRAMBLED VEGAN NOG TOFU A breakfast to live for!! Rustic elegance is where we wanted to go and that’s exactly where we landed! A beautiful brunch dish to start the New Year with an abundance of style! Serves 5-6
HOLIDAY NOG AND APPLE CIDER PIE Ever wonder why the people over at Kraft foods didn’t expand the JELL-O brand? They make a gelatin, a pudding and a pie filling for cream pies. For three separate desserts. Why didn’t anyone try to combine the qualities of gelatin with the qualities of pudding? Well, tradition never…
SMOKY BEAN AND PEA DIP A quick easy dip that can be made a couple days in advance of a special event – like a holiday? These potent flavors go well with crackers or tortilla chips. Low fat considering the yield! Makes 3 cups
PURPLE ASIAN SLAW Red cabbage, carrot matchsticks, celery and scallion dressed with an AFC Asian Coffee Dressing! A different interpretation of coleslaw! Makes 5 cups salad – 3-1/2 cups dressing
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CHRISTMAS SANDWICH Some people don’t want a Christmas dinner, but still want something nice. How about a Christmas Sandwich? I made something special for you! If Delight Soy Vegan Chicken isn’t available near you, then use some other brand that you like. The Cilantro Date Cream works well on…
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CREAM OF ASIAN PEAS Cooked peas swimming in a umami-rich Creamy Asian Apricot Sauce! Hey, Asians eat creamy. They love creamy! This is for you! Makes almost 1 cup sauce and 3-1/2 cups peas 3 c. froz. peas, cooked in soft-boiling water till plump, then drained well to remove…
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ASIAN-STYLE CELEBRATION ROAST Field Roast Celebration Roast studded with cloves, marinated overnight, then baked with carrots and walnuts in an Asian Coconut Apricot Gravy! Serves 4-6 1 lb. Field Roast Celebration Roast – studded with whole cloves – top and sides, about 1/2 inch apart – then wrapped in heavy…
BATALI MEETS GARDEIN Mario Batali’s Bronze Extruded Tortiglioni tossed with a Pasta Rub of Pumpkin Seed Snow, smoked paprika and garlic. Tossed with a saute of Gardein Chick’n with peppers and red onion in a smokey tomato marinara and peas with a splash of orange! And it’s all cooked up in Guy Fieri’s non-stick cast…
RED TURKEY PASTA MOLD MASTERPIECE – GOAT This is my celebratory Pasta Masterpiece gift to the world. Masterpiece need not be difficult. I made it easy – just for you, because you like easy. Merry Christmas and happy day to the world ~ from Sharon Lee Davies-Tight, The Animal-Free Chef Serves 10
AFC RED TURKEY CHEESE SAUCE Wow. This is some nice sauce. Easy to make too! A joy. Great Turkey peppers – long tough and flavorful. Dairy-free cheese sauce of course. So where does the cheese come in? Beats me. All I know is I can taste the cheese. Chee-ee-zzz-y! These cashews don’t need to be…
AFC CORAL HORSERADISH SAUCE Fresh grated horseradish processed with fresh garlic and ginger, extra virgin olive oil and boiled almonds. Preserved with apple cider vinegar, maple syrup and brown sugar, then seasoned with smoked paprika, fennel and coriander. Not your ordinary horseradish sauce! Makes 4-1/2 cups
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MATZO CHILI FIVE STAR. Do I need to say more? Follow The Recipe. Wouldn’t ya know that the best chili I ever had turned out to be Jewish, says Steve, who practically ate the whole pot! Man is this good… Makes 13 cups 2 T. extra virgin olive oil…
GINGER CRANBERRY SAUCE Ah-h-h. I love cranberry sauce. Fresh ginger pops these berries to a new level, while the ruby red grapefruit takes them on a different but delectable texture journey. Serve hot or cold as a condiment for main dishes, a dipping/spreading sauce for horsd’oeuvres, as a preserve on your favorite toasted breads and…
RED SNOWY COLESLAW – GOAT Who puts vegan parmesan cheese on coleslaw? The Animal-Free Chef. I’m changing the face of coleslaw. Giving it a new face. Hearty enough to be a main dish! Pop. Pop. Pop. Makes 5-6 servings
MEATLESS SAUSAGE AND MATZO PATE A meaty flavored and textured animal-free pate. This pate served as fried sliders on Jewish rye cocktail bread with mustard, veg mayo and cilantro will have your guests singing at any holiday gathering! Makes 4 cups
FIG AND YAM ENGLISH MUFFIN STUFFIN’ This Middle Eastern delicacy, straight from the influence of AFC’s London kitchen, was meant to impress on every level! Make any holiday great! A gift! Serves 6-9
CREAMY ORANGE STRING BEANS Your guests will be talking about these delicious green beans and wanting the recipe. The recipe is so simple that you won’t have to write it down – just tell them how to do it! Orange marmalade, a little vegetable broth, salt and cilantro mixed with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese.…
CRANBERRY BEET GRAVY A sweet-sour cranberry beet gravy with cinnamon and black pepper. Wonderful! Makes 5-1/2 cups
PINEAPPLE PUMPKIN PUDDING It’s not that difficult to make a holiday dessert that’s fairly healthy for you! Great texture, great taste, and fills you up without remorse! Silk Nog, golden raisins, cocoa, pineapple, pumpkin, spice and everything nice! Happy to you! Makes 9 cups
SMOKY CRANBERRY MUSTARD SAUCE A perfect holiday – or any day – sauce to spoon over bread stuffing, cabbage/sauerkraut or potato pierogi, veggie meats, potatoes of all kinds! It’s so simple, yet so tasty, enhancing anything you put it over!! A must have for the holiday season! Makes 2-2/3 cups
MIYOKO WALNUT GREEN BEANS Caramelized onion with cut green beans, topped with caramelized walnuts, crumbled Miyoko’s Classic Double Cream Chive vegan cheese, and fresh chopped garlic! Served with a side lemon squeeze. Broiled to melt the cheese, or not, it’s off the planet delicious! Makes 6-8 side dishes, 4 main dishes
CRANBERRY BLACK BEAN SALSA Whole cranberry sauce, black beans and sweet mini peppers combined with chunky salsa, fresh cilantro and lemon. Served with white corn tortilla chips. Wow! My new favorite salsa! Makes 4 cups
COCKTAIL HORS D’OEUVRE SANDWICHES A quick, easy, delicious, satisfying hors d’oeuvre sandwich. Made with Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese, veggie salami, scallion and garlic. Spread on rye cocktail bread, cut into triangles! Makes a little more than 1-½ cups spread, enough for 1 sleeve of cocktail bread
CRANBERRY STUFFING POTATO CASSEROLE Cranberry bread stuffing made from fresh, partially dried bread, GFS Vegetable Base, sage and jellied cranberry sauce. Topped with instant mashed potatoes with ground pepper and nutmeg. Baked till piping hot. A simply made, but delicious casserole that’s good to serve year round! Serves 6
HOLIDAY STUFFING CASSEROLE Pineapple sage stuffing with almonds, layered with mashed potatoes and yams, topped with a coriander and onion gravy, and pineapple mustard-mint fresh cranberry sauce. Baked till steamy hot! Who knew stuffing could be elegant? Makes 12 servings
RAW CRANBERRY CILANTRO RELISH A fresh cranberry, orange and cilantro chop! Makes a great relish to accompany your holiday meal! Makes 2-1/2 cups
ROASTED BEETS AND GREENS IN CREAMY MUSTARD-MINCEMEAT SAUCE Oven-roasted beets combined with fresh cooked collard greens and spinach along with caramelized onion and walnuts. Served in a casserole dish smothered in a rich sweet and sour mustard, mincemeat, garlic, rosemary and red grape cream sauce! Serves 6
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BARBECUED VEGETABLE ROAST Root veggies with green cabbage and red apple tossed with marinated sun-dried tomatoes, walnut halves, garlic and rosemary in homemade fat-free, no-cook, hickory barbecue sauce. Roasted till caramelized! Serves 6-8
CHRISTMAS PISTACHIO NUT SALAD Pistachio nut vinaigrette served over crisp leaf lettuce! Perfect for the holidays! Serves 5
