Health for Body Mind and Soul

There are many wonderful vegan recipes out there, and I am thankful that my friends and others are willing to share their recipes. Vegetarian meals are not only healthy but can be cost effective, and support the environment.

Marguerite’s Pumpkin or Sweet Potato Pie

1 C boiling water
2 C blended baked pumpkin
1/2 C raw cashews
1/4 C 1 Tbsp arrowroot powder(very important ingredient–binder)
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 C packed dates
1 Tbsp molasses
2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp sea salt
1-9″ pie crust

Put dates in bowl with 1/4 C boiling water.
Let stand while assembling remaining ingredients.
Liquefy cashews in 3/4C water. Liquefy dates.
Add mixtures and blend. Add sweet potatoes & liquefy.
Add remaining ingredients & liquefy. Pour into unbaked pie crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until set in center. Makes 1 pie.
May use sweet potato or yams in place of pumpkin.

Popcorn is a staple in many homes. Buying popcorn kernels from bulk stores can cost less than 10 cents for a family size bowl of popcorn. In addition, you have the option to make it healthier without the hydrogenated fats, and you can create you own healthy flavors.

Dawn’s Healthy Popcorn
1 brown paper lunch bag
1/3 cup popcorn kernels

Place popcorn in paper bag. Fold top of bag over twice very narrowly and secure, making sure to expel air from bag.
Place bag in microwave oven. Microwave for 2 – 3 minutes. Listen for decrease in kernels popping.
Once popping stops pour popcorn into bowl and

add your favorite seasonings.

Seasoning Suggestions

Spray popcorn with olive oil. Sprinkle with any of the following or a combination, or your own favorites

• seasoned salt
• nutritional yeast
• dill
• garlic salt
• onion salt
• lemon, pepper salt

Chef Mark Anthony’s Gluten Cutlets

1 cup Vital Wheat Gluten

1 cup water

Mix together for one minute. Let roll into oblong shape and let sit for 5 minutes.

In a pot of boiling water add Bragg Liquid Aminos, seasoned salt or sea salt,  or low sodium soy sauce, onions, garlic, and carrots for flavor.

Slice gluten (half inch thick). Drop into boiling water one piece at a time. Boil for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain Gluten and mix into bread crumbs (plain or Italian are great – add pinch of seasoned salt).

Sauté until golden brown on both sides. May be refrigerated for days or frozen then reheated.

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