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Vegan three layer cake

The Cool Cook — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:08:44 +0000

Although this cake looks a little complex, in fact the whole thing can be prepared in a food mixer, taking care to keep the layers separate. It uses tofu, which is a cheap spun protein, to give body to one of the layers, so now is your chance to find out how to use it [...]

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Main Meal or Side Dish

The Cool Cook — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:31:05 +0000

This vegan/vegetarian dish is a snip to make and delicious to eat. It would be especially good, I think, on a cold winter’s day. But it’s also incredibly versatile. For example, meat eaters could also add spicy sausage, chicken or even pork for a wonderful stew. You can also serve it as a side dish [...]

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Lentils Make A Great Side Dish

The Cool Cook — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:57:42 +0000

The recipe below is for a vegan dish of lentils and rice. This also makes a great accompaniment to chicken dishes and any number of stews. One thing I would say though, the recipe as given is unnecessarily complicated in terms of cooking. Personally I would use tinned lentils, heat and drain them. Then cook [...]

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Great Snack – Good For Vegetarians

The Cool Cook — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:57:43 +0000

This fantastic little snack goes very well with drinks and in particular beer. Nori is a type of seaweed and these days is easily found in most supermarkets and just about all Asian shops. It’s a little fiddly to make because of the double cooking time, but I got round this by twisting the strips [...]

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File Under Unusual Marinades

The Cool Cook — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:08:17 +0000

There’s an American recipe that calls for marinating beef steak in coffee that’s on my website somewhere, and I have occasionally used cold tea for lamb and chicken. This study into the value of green tea, however, suddenly o[ens up a whole new field for health conscious cooks. Green tea marinades may improve health profile [...]

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Dessert For All

The Cool Cook — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:33:27 +0000

Well, nearly all. Non-drinkers might want to replace the rum with another flavoring, but otherwise this is for everybody. Rum Baked Bananas( Dessert – Fruit ) via vegan-food.net on 28/02/10 Daily Random Recipe INGREDIENTS: 4 bananas Grated rind and juice of one orange 2 tablespoons of dark rum 1/4 cup of brown sugar (optional) Good [...]

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Very Nice Vegan Dessert

The Cool Cook — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:13:15 +0000

Once again there is no need to be a vegan to enjoy this fresh tasting dessert. The addition of ginger – which is very good for the digestion – is a neat touch that makes this a winner as a dinner party dish. The recipe comes from my favorite vegan site: http://www.vegan-food.net Pear, Pistachio and [...]

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Simple and Nutritious

The Cool Cook — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:14:29 +0000

This recipe from Ivy Manning, that I’ve reproduced in full, has echoes of Irish colcannon about it – and I’m not getting into the argument about whether colcannon uses kale or cabbage. The point is that you could make this for an informal supper, as a einter perty dish or to get the kids to [...]

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Vegetarian Pea Soup

The Cool Cook — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:04:17 +0000

This is very quick and very easy. If you are not a vegetarian and would like to try it, take my tip and substitute a mild curry paste for the curry powder. Quick Curried Pea Soup( Soup – Vegetable ) via vegan-food.net on 14/02/10 Daily Random Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 can (400 g / 14 oz) [...]

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A Vegetarian Cake With No Eggs

The Cool Cook — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:06:16 +0000

This cake makes use of simple, store cupboard ingredients and looks as though it should work very well. I have to admit that I have yet to try it. Cake rarely gets eaten in our house. White Cake (Version 2)( Cakes – White ) via vegan-food.net on 4/02/10 Daily Random Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups [...]

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A Hearty And Meat Free Winter Soup

The Cool Cook — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:08:36 +0000

Yet another excellent recipe from my favorite Vegan website, this time for a vegetable soup. It may not have any meat but it’s full of protein and would make either a lunch or a light dinner. You will find the original in Mollie Katzen’s Moosewood Cookbook. Gypsy Vegetable Soup( Soup – Vegetable ) via vegan-food.net [...]

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These Vegetarian Pasties Are Delicious

The Cool Cook — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:41:18 +0000

Another great meat-free recipe from my favorite source. Again, these pasties are for everyone, not just vegans or vegetarians. They would be great to serve with drinks, for example, or as finger food at an informal buffet. For non-vegans, an easy shortcut would be to use ready rolled puff pastry sheets rather than make your [...]

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Easy BBQ Hoisin Chicken

The Cool Cook — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:15:53 +0000

Chicken marinated in hoisin sauce and then grilled on the barbie is a quick , economical and tasty way of preparing lunch. Use chicken thigh cutlets, still on the bone. These are one of the cheapest cuts and will barbecue better with the bone in. This recipe for two: 4 chicken thigh cutlets 3 tbs [...]

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Healthy And Delicious

The Cool Cook — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:16:10 +0000

One for the kids of any age. A great smoothie for kids who are ‘running late’. Lots of vitamins and goodness. Drop the sugar and add a dollop of yoghurt for better health. Moolicious Berry Smoothie via Kids Cooking Activities Blog on 31/01/10 8-10 blackberries (we used fresh, not frozen) 1 banana, peeled and sliced [...]

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Ants on a log

The Cool Cook — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:34:29 +0000

This sounds like just the sort of thing I would have loved as a kid, so maybe today’s young chefs will have fun with it too. It starts out with all the right ingredients and the name has to be a winner. Ants on a log via Kids Cooking Activities Blog on 26/01/10 1. Get [...]

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Fat Friday: Cranberry bread

The Cool Cook — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:35:39 +0000

This is a treat for the family and a recipe that, for once at least, is complete without you having to find your way to another page. Recipes containing cranberries are very good for you, as you probably already know, and the fruit themselves are very easy to obtain these days. Expect a run on [...]

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Herbed Mushroom Tomato Sauce

The Cool Cook — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:23:51 +0000

This is absolutely lovely! No, I really mean it. You could serve this to anyone with a great deal of pride and, of course, it’s fine for vegans as well as vegetarians. If your guests are meat eaters, then you can use ordinary Parmesan or Romano cheese. By the way, there has been some confusion [...]

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Garlic Potato Salad

The Cool Cook — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:48:59 +0000

This is good, this is very good, and if the vegan mayo worries you use your favorite in its place. This is a recipe that will work for everybody. Garlic Potato Salad via VegWeb.com – Recipes by dirtyhippie on 8/01/10 Add to: Recipe Box | Grocery List | Meal Planner Recipe submitted by dirtyhippie, 01/09/10 [...]

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Oats may boost nutritional profile of gluten-free diets

The Cool Cook — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:43:57 +0000

I was banging on about the value of oats in a diet years ago and about the only being that listened was my horse! Now it looks like I wasn’t too far off the mark according to this latest study. Oats may boost nutritional profile of gluten-free diets via FoodNavigator RSS by stephen.daniells@decisionnews.com on 8/01/10 [...]

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Simple veal schnitzel

The Cool Cook — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:40:55 +0000

Here’s a serious cooking lesson for kids that’s still easy to do and very tasty to eat. Simple veal schnitzel via Kids Cooking Activities Blog on 8/01/10 ingredients: serves 2 1/2 a tablespoon of dried parsley extra virgin oil 1 egg 4 veal fillets 1 cup of bread crumbs Tenderize veal with meat mallet Posted [...]

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Spiced Cake

The Cool Cook — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:55:54 +0000

Here’s a very nice cake that has a big plus, it’s suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. It’s also good for dieters hoping to avoid trans-fats and high cholesterol content. One tip with regard to the latter, do not include cashew nuts in the mix. Spiced Cake via VegWeb.com – Recipes by MissKari on 4/01/10 [...]

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Noodles with Creamy Leek and Mushroom Sauce( Noodles – Pasta )

The Cool Cook — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:40:59 +0000

The only thing I would change about this recipe is to make the sauce before cooking the noodles. The sauce will keep warm under a lid or cartouche long enough for you to do this. When the noodles are cooked, quickly drain them and then add them back into the cooking pan which will still [...]

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Low Fat Roasted Veggies

The Cool Cook — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:40:42 +0000

Roast vegetables does not necessarily mean meat or meat products. This is a vegan recipe that is suitable for everyone and would make a great side dish for the meat eaters. Low Fat Roasted Veggies via VegWeb.com – Recipes by amymylove on 30/12/09 Add to: Recipe Box | Grocery List | Meal Planner Recipe submitted [...]

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Cashew Shortbread Cut-out Cookies

The Cool Cook — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:47:00 +0000

Have some fun with the kids in the kitchen this holiday season. Cashew Shortbread Cut-out Cookies via (title unknown) by Cooking Up a Story on 21/12/09 The kids are home from school, boredom levels rise, what to do? Cookies! Caitlin Daniels of Two Tarts Bakery, gives us another idea how to have delicious fun with [...]

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Lentil Soup with a Hint of Fruit( Soup – Legume )

The Cool Cook — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:45:03 +0000

This is another vegan recipe that deserves a much wider audience and works as a hearty soup on any level. The one thing I would watch out for is the amount of salt recommended. Personally I add salt to soups and stews only at the very end of cooking and then in moderation, tasting as [...]

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“Mexican Lasagne” Casserole

The Cool Cook — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:24:25 +0000

Definitely okay for vegetarians but vegans may need to adjust the ingredients a little. This lasagne dish works for meat eaters as well just because it’s a nice supper dish anyway. Crisp salad and crusty bread is all you need to add. "Mexican Lasagne" Casserole via VegWeb.com – Recipes by imonlysleeping on 19/12/09 Add to: [...]

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Baked Apples

The Cool Cook — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:57:58 +0000

Christmas and time for baked apples. This recipe is suitable for vegans but clearly not for those on a sugar-free diet. An interesting variation is to replace the brown sugar with mince pie filling, which would bring it very close to a well known German recipe. Baked Apples via VegWeb.com – Recipes by RogueRydell on [...]

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Fat Friday: Triple O Bread

The Cool Cook — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:50:12 +0000

Just the thing for your next Italian themed evening. Add pasta and vino for a great meal with friends. The bread won’t keep too well, so be generous with it! Fat Friday: Triple O Bread via Cooking Gadgets by Cyndi on 18/12/09 Onions, olives, and oregano! This quick bread is packed with flavor. Triple O [...]

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Deli Style Cheesecake( Cakes – Cheesecake )

The Cool Cook — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:10:38 +0000

Now this is a breakthrough – a cheese cake with no cheese! So for all you vegetarians out there, tuck in and enjoy. Deli Style Cheesecake( Cakes – Cheesecake ) via vegan-food.net on 16/12/09 Daily Random Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups water 2/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup brown rice syrup 1/2 cup raw cashew [...]

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Recipe of the Week: No-Bake Apple Walnut Tart

The Cool Cook — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:22:31 +0000

A nice alternative to all those heavy Christmas puddings, I think. At last – a healthy but still festive dessert. Recipe of the Week: No-Bake Apple Walnut Tart via The World's Healthiest Foods on 13/12/09 Recipe of the Week: No-Bake Apple Walnut Tart Posted via email from thecoolcook’s posterous Recipe of the Week: No-Bake Apple [...]

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Chili Lime Sweet Potato Fries

The Cool Cook — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:18:16 +0000

A great demonstration that vegetarian food is not just a load of old lentils! This is a brilliant little recipe for any kitchen. Chili Lime Sweet Potato Fries via VegWeb.com – Recipes by mangomama31 on 14/12/09 Add to: Recipe Box | Grocery List | Meal Planner Recipe submitted by mangomama31, 12/14/09 Chili Lime Sweet Potato [...]

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Butterfly Cake

The Cool Cook — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:16:25 +0000

Have some fun in the kitchen with the kids. Butterfly Cake via Kids Cooking Activities Blog on 15/12/09 A butterfly cake -an easy birthday cake idea, video tutorial and photo. Posted via email from thecoolcook’s posterous Butterfly Cake is brought to you by: thecoolcook.com No related posts.

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Homemade Pie Crust

The Cool Cook — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:58:03 +0000

This is not my all in one, ready in a minute pastry but the way I like to do it when there’s no hurry. This has saved me making my own video and it’s excellent. Homemade Pie Crust via (title unknown) by Cooking Up a Story on 20/11/09 The baking season is upon us, with [...]

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Christmas Date Loaf: Family Fruitcake Treasure

The Cool Cook — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:55:11 +0000

Christmas time and one of my favourite seasonal cooks shows you how it’s done. So simple and yet so delicious and welcoming. Christmas Date Loaf: Family Fruitcake Treasure via (title unknown) by Louise aka Mom on 8/12/09 It was December 1965 when I married Harvey in Illinois. He was originally from a small town in [...]

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Vegan Chili( Legumes – Red kidney bean )

The Cool Cook — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:52:05 +0000

Because I feel I have neglected those of you who prefer not to eat meat I’ve decided to post at least one, maybe two, selected vegan/vegetarian recipes every week. Here’s the first. Vegan Chili( Legumes – Red kidney bean ) via vegan-food.net on 11/12/09 Daily Random Recipe INGREDIENTS: Tofu Teriyaki Sauce 2 T chili powder [...]

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