Lebanese Lentils, Rice, and Carmelized Onions (Mudajara) by Aarti Sequeira of The Food Network

So, the first time I fell in love with this was in the combination appetizer at Mediterranean Cuisine, near Vanderbilt’s campus.  The restaurant moved downtown (although, when I just looked, it seems it is back on campus again!!).  This is not the most amazing restaurant in the world, but it provided me with options on…

Homemade Vegan Ranch Dressing by Joyful Turtle

This is great.  Adjust the seasoning to your taste. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup vegenaise or vegan mayonnaise 1/4 cup soy milk 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 tsp parsley 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1/2 tsp fresh chopped dill or 1/4 tsp dried dill Instructions Combine…

Dr. Oz’s 3-Day Detox Cleanse

So, I’ve been fasting/monodieting/detoxing for many, many years now.  I have done the Master Cleanse.  I have eaten only kitchari for days.  I have done a variety of things, many for which I was mentally and physically prepared.  At the end of my semester, with my chapter deadline looming (technically, it still is), I looked…

Homemade Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread by Giada De Laurentis (Food Network)

So, I’m going to try this, vegan-style.  I will substitue the condensed milk with agave nectar and almond creamer (to start), accounting also for the honey substitution.  Also, I just discovered Mimiccream in the Harrisburg Wegmans, so I’m going to play with this a bit for the recipe. Please note that I edit very little when…