AFC Escarole Sprout And Soy Chicken Bowl -GOAT

ESCAROLE BEAN SPROUT BOWL – GOAT Delight Soy Chicken with fresh bean sprout and escarole steeped in a red onion, celery and carrot broth. Seasoned with garlic, coriander and tarragon with a breath of heat! Served over Coriander Rice and topped with fresh cilantro! ‘Out of the park’ says Steve! Makes 10-1/2 cups soup &ContinueContinue reading “AFC Escarole Sprout And Soy Chicken Bowl -GOAT”

AFC Stir-Fried Sprout And Spaghetti

STIR-FRIED SPROUT AND SPAGHETTI Cooked thin spaghetti tossed with garlic, sugar and soy sauce. Tossed with a stir-fry of fresh celery, cabbage, onion, carrot matchsticks and mung bean sprout. Seasoned with garlic, smoke and fresh cilantro. Served from the skillet with a green scallion garnish! Simple, delicious, satisfying – even cold! Serves 6 2 T.ContinueContinue reading “AFC Stir-Fried Sprout And Spaghetti”

AFC Coriander Pineapple Sauce

CORIANDER PINEAPPLE SAUCE A simple sauce of crushed pineapple and pineapple juice. Flavored with soy sauce, brown sugar and liquid smoke. Seasoned with coriander, garlic, onion, dry mustard powders. Lightly thickened. This time we serve it over pan-fried CHICK’N strips, cauliflower buds and green beans. Old country taste made animal-free! Ouch she did it again!ContinueContinue reading “AFC Coriander Pineapple Sauce”

Asian American Fried Rice And Cider Gravy

ASIAN AMERICAN FRIED RICE AND CIDER GRAVY Cider gravy – who would think? Soy sauce with vegan cream cheese? You betcha. How could such unlikely ingredients show up in the same dish to make such a grand entrance while looking and tasting so good doing it? Because ‘you know who’ dared to try something new!ContinueContinue reading “Asian American Fried Rice And Cider Gravy”

Red And Brown Fried Cauliflower Rice

RED AND BROWN FRIED CAULIFLOWER RICE Perfect fried rice – àla Sharon! Most cooks put chopped up animals into their fried rice. The red rice is the plant meat here. Works wonders! The cauliflower is the shrimp and lobster combined. So you get the Imperial version! Nothing but the best for all my food-loving people!ContinueContinue reading “Red And Brown Fried Cauliflower Rice”

Purple Asian Slaw

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 Veggies for slaw: 5 c. thinly sliced red cabbage 1 c. matchstick size peeled carrots 1/4 c. sliced scallion, green and white part 1 c. slicedContinueContinue reading “Purple Asian Slaw”

Cream Of Asian Peas

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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…

MUSHROOM SEITAN SAUTE

MUSHROOM SEITAN SAUTE Crimini mushrooms, sweet onion and celery sauteed with Chicken Style WESTSOY Seitan in a red wine, garlic and smoky paprika sauce. Tossed with Japanese Buckwheat Noodles With Yam. Garnished with lots of fresh cilantro! Makes 5 cups saute, serves 6 with noodles 3 T. margarine(I used Smart Balance vegan) 1 lb.  freshContinueContinue reading “MUSHROOM SEITAN SAUTE”

VEGGIE SAUSAGE ASIAN TUMBLE

VEGGIE SAUSAGE ASIAN TUMBLE A stir-fry of peppers, onion, bok choy and sugar peas with veggie soy sausage. Fresh turmeric root adds an earthy flavor. Tossed with tofu macaroni, soy sauce, a little sugar then topped with toasted white and black sesame seed. Makes 4-6 servings 2 T. sesame oil 1 jumbo green pepper, coredContinueContinue reading “VEGGIE SAUSAGE ASIAN TUMBLE”

MUSHROOM SUKIYAKI IN GINGER BEER BROTH

MUSHROOM SUKIYAKI IN GINGER BEER BROTH  Light, refreshing, satisfying. Veggies, tofu noodles, delicious ginger beer broth – what more could you ask for in an Asian-American super star dish? Elegant? Yes, it’s also elegant! Serves 5 Ingredients for garnishes: 1 lg. navel orange 1 segment fresh ginger, thumb-size Directions for garnishes: Using sharp paring knife,ContinueContinue reading “MUSHROOM SUKIYAKI IN GINGER BEER BROTH”

CURRY FRIED RICE WITH CURRY PEANUT SAUCE

CURRY FRIED RICE WITH CURRY PEANUT SAUCE Caramelized sweet onion and mixed veggies combined with steamed white rice and textured vegetable protein (TVP). Served with a curry garlic peanut sauce and a sour pickle garnish! Makes 8 custard cup size servings 3-1/2 c. water 1 t. salt 1 t. mild curry powder 2 c. longContinueContinue reading “CURRY FRIED RICE WITH CURRY PEANUT SAUCE”

SPINACH RICE MOLDS

SPINACH RICE MOLDS with a roasted pepper and sun-dried tomato white wine sauce with orange zest!  Delightfully refreshing with a subtle cheesy flavor! Serves 4-6 9 oz. bag fresh flat leaf spinach Sauce: 2 c. diced sweet red roasted peppers including a little bit of the liquid from the peppers 12 plain sun-dried tomatoes 2 lg.ContinueContinue reading “SPINACH RICE MOLDS”

FATTY RICE

  FATTY RICE A rice dish to sink your teeth into. Scrambled tofu cheezy roasted pepper and white wine sauce combined with rice and parsley! Subtle, rich! Makes 4 cups Cheezy Mix: 1 c. sweet red roasted peppers, drained well 1/2 c. margarine, melted on very low heat till fluid 1/4 c. vegan yeast (nutritional yeast)ContinueContinue reading “FATTY RICE”

ASIAN PEANUT BUTTER

ASIAN PEANUT BUTTER (absent soy sauce) Mousse, whipped, light, creamy, startling, peanut butter. Asian absent the soy sauce. Wow, whoa…..I just engineered my very first animal-free ice-cream without realizing it! Makes 2 cups 1 c. creamy peanut butter 10 oz. froz. sliced, sweetened strawberries, thoroughly thawed 1 T. hot chili oil 1 t. liquid smoke 1 t. Worcestershire sauce 1 t. onionContinueContinue reading “ASIAN PEANUT BUTTER”

ASIAN-AMERICAN MACARONI-RICE SALAD or SHARON’S SUSHI SALAD

ASIAN-AMERICAN MACARONI-RICE SALAD or SHARON’S SUSHI SALAD If  you want an exciting change from the same old macaroni salads, try this and experience the explosion of flavors dancing over your taste buds with every bite! Sweet, sour, salty, spicy and pungent! Makes 12 cups 3 c. water 3 sm. vegetable bouillon cubes 1 T. whiteContinueContinue reading “ASIAN-AMERICAN MACARONI-RICE SALAD or SHARON’S SUSHI SALAD”

SMOKED RICE MOLDS WITH MARINATED TOMATOES

SMOKED RICE MOLDS WITH MARINATED TOMATOES Smoked rice with carrot matchsticks, peas and sautéed sweet onion, flavored with a light soy sauce. Served with Roma tomatoes in a tarragon vinaigrette! Makes 7, ½ cup servings 1-1/4 c. water 1 T. olive oil ½ t. salt 1 c. long grain white rice 2 T. corn oilContinueContinue reading “SMOKED RICE MOLDS WITH MARINATED TOMATOES”

FAMILY RICE

FAMILY RICE Family rice is a delightfully colored and flavorful rice dish—one the entire family will love! Serves 6-8 2 c. short grain white rice 2 c. water 2 t. salt 2 t. apple cider vinegar 1 T. margarine 3 T. peanut oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped ½ med. red onion, dicedContinueContinue reading “FAMILY RICE”

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI IN SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE SAUCE

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI IN SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE SAUCE  Fresh broccoli and onion strips stir-fried in sesame oil and garlic till tender-crisp. Combined with sweet and sour pineapple soy sauce seasoned with just a hint of cloves and red cayenne pepper! Serves 4-5 20 oz. can pineapple chunks, with liquid ¼ c. soy sauce (Kikkoman’s isContinueContinue reading “STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI IN SWEET AND SOUR PINEAPPLE SAUCE”

SWEET AND SOUR BEETS AND BROCCOLI

SWEET AND SOUR BEETS AND BROCCOLI Fresh beet cubes, and broccoli buds swimming in a beautifully colored sweet-sour beet sauce flavored with ginger, soy sauce, garlic, tarragon and spice. Served with vinegar rice! Makes 3-1/2 cups rice and 7 cups sauce 1 bunch fresh beets; cut off greens to use for other purpose, wash beets,ContinueContinue reading “SWEET AND SOUR BEETS AND BROCCOLI”

SHARON’S HAPPY FAMILY RICE

SHARON’S HAPPY FAMILY RICE Jasmine rice combined with fresh spinach, grilled cubanella peppers and sautéed onion, celery and shredded carrot. Served as rice molds with a green peppercorn and thyme gravy sauce! Serves 6-9 9 oz. bag fresh spinach, washed, then steamed till tender and still bright green; when done, place steamer insert in aContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S HAPPY FAMILY RICE”

WASABI FRIED RICE MOLDS

WASABI FRIED RICE MOLDS Jasmine rice fried with sautéed celery and onion, mixed with steamed fresh baby carrots, fresh tomatoes and flavored with sesame oil, garlic and wasabi. Served with Wasabi Peppercorn Sauce and garnished with fresh grilled zucchini! Serves 6-10 Rice: 3 c. water 2t. salt 3 c. Jasmine rice Combine water and saltContinueContinue reading “WASABI FRIED RICE MOLDS”

PEANUT FRIED RICE MOLDS

PEANUT FRIED RICE MOLDS Traditionally, chefs made fried rice out of leftover rice. That’s what we’re going to do here. Sauteed onions and rice, pan-fried and charred with peanuts and broccoli. Seasoned with garlic, ginger, wasabi and orange zest. Molded and served with a sweet ginger mustard sauce! Makes 5-1/2 cups rice 1-2 T. peanutContinueContinue reading “PEANUT FRIED RICE MOLDS”

SMOKED FRIED RICE MOLDS

SMOKED FRIED RICE MOLDS with sautéed celery, onion and charred carrots and peas. Served as a rice mold atop a smoked coriander, garlic and curry tomato coconut gravy. Exquisite! Makes 10 cups rice 3 c. water 2 t. salt 3 c. Jasmine rice Place water and salt in large saucepan. Bring to boil, add rice,ContinueContinue reading “SMOKED FRIED RICE MOLDS”

SPICY TOMATO GINGER SOUP

SPICY TOMATO GINGER SOUP Everybody loves tomato soup. This one is rich, chunky and satisfying! Makes 6 cups  2 T. coconut oil spread (Olivio brand) 3 finely chopped peeled garlic cloves 2 T. chopped celery leaves 28 oz. can whole tomatoes in puree (I used San Marzano brand) 10-3/4 oz. can condensed tomato soup plusContinueContinue reading “SPICY TOMATO GINGER SOUP”

FRESH CARROT AND GINGER SALAD

FRESH CARROT AND GINGER SALAD with prunes and pine nuts in a white Balsamic vinaigrette! Makes 5 cups 2/3 c. white Balsamic vinegar 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil 3 T. pine nuts 2 T. powdered sugar 1/4 c. water 1 t. salt freshly ground black pepper 3 c. carrot matchsticks (see below) 3 med.ContinueContinue reading “FRESH CARROT AND GINGER SALAD”

FRENCH ASIAN COLESLAW

FRENCH ASIAN COLESLAW Ribbons of green cabbage, carrot matchsticks and ruby red grapefruit segments tossed with a French, apricot, sesame oil and ginger dressing! Serves 6 1/2 c. low fat or fat free bottled French Salad Dressing, chilled 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. 100% fruit, apricot preserves 1 T. nondairy liquid creamer 1/2ContinueContinue reading “FRENCH ASIAN COLESLAW”

JEWEL RICE SALAD

JEWEL RICE SALAD Steamed rice and pearl-sized colorful vegetables marinated in a seasoned gourmet rice vinegar and fresh ginger. Garnished with pickled ginger slices. Makes 5-1/2 cups 1-1/2 c. long grain white rice 1-3/4 c. water 1 t. salt 1/3 c. seasoned rice vinegar 1 t. dry mustard 2 t. finely chopped, peeled, fresh gingerContinueContinue reading “JEWEL RICE SALAD”

SWEET CURRY AND GINGER FRUIT SALAD

SWEET CURRY AND GINGER FRUIT SALAD with Granny Smith apples, dried apricots and raisins! Makes 4 cups 1/2 c. vegetable oil 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 2 T. nondairy liquid creamer 3 T. sugar 1 T. mild curry 1 t. salt several dashes black pepper, preferably freshly ground 1/2 t. celery seed 1/4 t. groundContinueContinue reading “SWEET CURRY AND GINGER FRUIT SALAD”

AMERICAN TERIYAKI CHOP

AMERICAN TERIYAKI CHOP A teriyaki flavored almond, pecan, walnut paste. Served on toasted potato bread mini sandwiches with ketchup or mustard. Great for a party. No one will believe there’s no meat in it! Makes 3 cups for 48 hors d’oeuvre sandwiches 9 oz. can whole, raw almonds, unsalted 1 c. pecan halves, unsalted 1ContinueContinue reading “AMERICAN TERIYAKI CHOP”

GINGER GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

GINGER GRAPEFRUIT SALAD Ruby red grapefruit, green leaf lettuce and sweet onion rings tossed with a ginger, garlic maple mustard dressing! Serves 6   1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 2-1/2 T. white vinegar 1 T. soy sauce 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 2 t. peeled grated ginger 1 T. real maple syrup (GradeContinueContinue reading “GINGER GRAPEFRUIT SALAD”

CHINESE TOSS SALAD

CHINESE TOSS SALAD Fresh spinach, marinated mushroom, fresh pea pods, sweet orange, ringlets of onion and sliced almonds tossed with a garlic, ginger and soy dressing! Serves 6 1/3 c. peanut oil 2 T. white vinegar 2 T. soy sauce 1 t. sugar 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 t. grated fresh peeledContinueContinue reading “CHINESE TOSS SALAD”

CHINA SPINACH NOODLE

 CHINA SPINACH NOODLE A main dish noodle soup, spiced with sage, curry and garlic. Serves 4 2 T. olive oil 1 sm. onion, peeled, cut in half  lengthwise, then crosswise into thin half rings 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced, medium thickness salt 1/4 c. diced sweet red roasted peppers 2 sm. vegetable bouillon cubes 10ContinueContinue reading “CHINA SPINACH NOODLE”

ASIAN RISOTTO

ASIAN RISOTTO Fresh peaches, raisins and pecans simmered in a sweet sour, ginger, curry soy sauce. Mixed with Jasmine rice, then topped with fresh summer tomato cubes and green scallion. Wow! Sauce makes 5-1/2 cups This recipe was developed for all Asians in appreciation of the 2008 Olympics. Any group of individuals who can makeContinueContinue reading “ASIAN RISOTTO”