Dessert Recipe: Deluxe Cocoa Brownies

Ingredients:

3 ounces firm silken tofu (1/4 the package)

1/4 cup coconut milk

1/2 cup canola oil

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 325. Grease your square brownie pan with non-dairy butter. Puree the tofu, coconut milk, and oil in a blender or food processor. Transfer the tofu mixture to a mixing bowl, use a spatula to scrape down the sides to make sure you get everything. Mix in the sugar and add the vanilla. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Create a well in the dry mix, and slowly pour the tofu mixture in and fold until the batter is moist and smooth. Transfer the batter to the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-32 minutes. Let the brownies cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Variations:

Walnut Brownies: Fold 1 cup of walnuts into the batter.

Chocolate Chip Brownies: Fold 3/4 cup chocolate chips into the batter (make sure they're non-dairy)

Notes:

I love this recipe! I have finally found the perfect vegan brownie recipe for me and my family. It's tastes like a boxed mix, yummy!

Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe: Vegan Sausage Jambalaya

Ingredients:

1 box of Zatarains Jambalaya Pasta Dinner Mix

1 Gimme Lean Ground Sausage Link

Directions:

Follow the directions on the back of the Zatarains box. Cook the sausage separately in a small saucepan over medium heat. Make sure you scramble it like you would with "ground beef".

Notes:

I recommend pairing this with a side of mashed sweet potatoes, steamed carrots, and cornbread or Bisquick biscuits.

What to Eat for Lunch: A Vegan English Tea Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 slices of Dave's Killer Bread- I use Good Seed

Vegenaise

Cucumber- I like mine coined and halved

A sprinkling of Sea Salt and Black Pepper

I think it's safe for me to assume that everyone knows how to make a sandwich, so I wont be giving any sandwich how-to's here. If you prefer your sandwich a little heartier than I recommend adding sprouts, cabbage, or lettuce, and if you want an extra kick of freshness add some mint leaves.