Brrr!  Winter is cold.  We all know it and there’s nothing we can do about it.  But even on those harsh winter days we can snuggle up by the fire and have a big bowl of hot Mexican soup.  This recipe is strait from Garrido’s, one of my favorite eateries in Austin, Texas.  Give it [...]

Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 medium tomatoes (or one 16oz can)
1 tbs chili flakes
4 bell peppers any color
1 tbs coconut oil
1 medium shallot, chopped
one small potato, shredded
5 crimini mushroom, chopped
half lemon
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/4 cup chopped basil
1 cup chard, chopped
1 cup shredded vegan parmesan (optional)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Directions:
1.Rough chop 4 medium tomatoes and place [...]

This is my favorite thing to order when I go for Indian food.  They are sinfully delicious and suprisingly easy to make!
What you need:
4 oz  Gram flour (chickpea flour)
2 medium white onions, halfed and thinly sliced
1 t  fresh coriander, chopped
1/2 t  tumeric
1-2  chillis, de-seeded and very finely minced
1 pinch  salt
1/4 t  garam masala
1/4 pint  water
vegetable [...]

I love mashed potatoes.  I love Indian food.  Why not combine the two and get something really awesome?  I think you’re going to like this!
What you need:
2 1/4 lb.  potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 C  unsweetened soy milk
1/4 C  soy cream
4-6 T  soy butter or sunflower spread
salt and pepper
1 fresh hot green [...]

This recipe is great because its easy and quick to make, you can serve it cold, and goes well with any Mexican main course.  Its also good for a quick lunch if you’re in a hurry!
 
What you need:
 
2 Cans  Black beans
2 Cans  Yellow corn
1 pkg.  Cherry tomatoes (halved or quartered, depending on the size)
2 cloves  [...]