Archive for the ‘South American’ Category

Vegan Pie Crust

Posted on January 5th, 2010 by by jade

This is just about as easy as 1-2-3.  A simple pie crust for all of your quiche and homemade pie needs.  You can also use it for dessert empanadas!
1 1/2  cups AP flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup cold vegan butter
1 T cold water
Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and add the [...]

Argentinean BBQ Salsa

Posted on April 8th, 2009 by by jade

This easy salsa goes excellent with anything fresh off the BBQ grill.  And the best part is, its easy, vegan, and quick to make!
What you need:
2 green chillies, seeded and finely chopped
1 crushed garlic clove
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large tomato, finely chopped
salt
fresh parsley, chopped
fresh lime juice, about a teaspoon
1 T  olive oil
1/3 T  red wine [...]

Vegan Coconut Rice

Posted on April 5th, 2009 by by jade

This Columbian side dish is deliciously rich and full of flavor.  I have found that it goes excellent with a nice piece of grilled tofu or a grilled mushroom, but also makes a great base for a rice pudding dessert!
What you need:
3 x 14 fl oz cans unsweetened coconut milk
1 t  light brown sugar
1 C  [...]

Vegan Spicy Potato Salad

Posted on April 4th, 2009 by by jade

This spicy salad is the perfect side dish for anything hot off the bbq grill.  The spicy flavor adds a bit of Caribbean flair to an otherwise plain ‘ol boring potato salad.  Sooo tasty!
What you need:
2 lb  new potatoes
2 red bell peppers
2 celery stalks
1 shallot
2 – 3 green onions
1 fresh green chilli
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 [...]

Vegan Peanut and Potato Soup with Cilantro

Posted on April 2nd, 2009 by by jade

In Central and South America, Peanut soup is a well-appreciated dish, full of flavor and originality, especially popular in Bolivia and Ecuador.  The ground nuts are used as a thickening agent in this soup, which has been altered to be totally vegan!  This recipe serves 6, so be sure to invite your friends over on [...]