Super Simple Slaw

Super Simple Slaw

  ...Mix up this simple slaw to go with Veggie Burgers, and Oven fries. The slaw salad is a nice touch to round out the meal.

2-3 cups shredded green and/or red cabbage

1 cup shredded carrots
2 apples- grated

1/4 cup lemon juice 
3 heaping Tbsp. Veganaise, (vegan "mayo")
1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. agave syrup or maple syrup

Ground fresh black pepper (to taste)
1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)


Shred the cabbage, carrots, and coarsely grate the apples. In a large bowl, toss with the lemon juice.

Blend together Veganaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, agave/maple syrup.

Add the dressing to the salad and toss well.

Add pepper and sesame seeds

Allow to chill in fridge for at least twenty minutes before serving.
Serve cold with fresh pepper on top. 

That’s it! Super Simple Slaw!

Enjoy…. -Lisa 

Wedding Menu- Crumble Cakes

Spanish Crumble Cakes

 Otherwise known as ‘mantecados’, these little cookies are a delicate, soft, melt in your mouth treat. Try to find the anise liquor or extract, as it adds a delicate and unique flavor that words can’t describe.

2 ¼ cup vegetable shortening (I used Earth Balance)

1 cup vegetable oil

1 2/3 cup granulated sugar

Egg re-placer(4 eggs worth- I use Ener-G brand)

2 tsp anise extract or 2 shot glasses of anise liquor

Zest- from one Lemon

Juice- from one Lemon

½ tsp cinnamon

7 ¼ cups unbleached white flour

½ tsp baking soda

4 Tbsp Almond Milk (or other nut milk for glaze)

 In a large mixing bowl, whip together the shortening and oil until well blended. Then add the sugar and mix until smooth.

Prepare the egg-replacer and add it along with the anise, lemon zest, juice, and cinnamon and mix well.

Slowly add the flour one cup at a time, plus the baking soda. Be sure to mix well. The dough should be smooth and soft.

 Preheat the oven to 325°. Using a small spoon, scoop out a dollup of dough, roll it into a ball. (If the dough is too sticky, add more flour) Place the balls evenly space on an un-greased cookie sheet. With something flat (the bottom of a glass jar works good), lightly press down on each ball to flatten into a round cookie.

 Brush the Almond milk on the top of each one. This will give them a slight glaze on the top, and also help them to turn golden brown.

 Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, maybe 20. Let the crumble cakes cool 5 minutes before removing them from the sheet pan, as they are very delicate. This recipe makes about 7 dozen cookies. These cookies may also be frozen, to save for a later date. 

Wedding Menu- Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies

I just loved the way these cookies turned out. They are very rich and using the gluten free flour just added to the nutty flavor.When using the Gluten Free flour blend, it is recommended to add Xanthan Gum, so I did add it as per the instructions on the flour package. This recipe makes 3 dozen cookies! Be prepared to share the love!

2 sticks (1 cup) Earth Balance or non-dairy butter

¼ cup Sugar (granulated)

2 tsp Vanilla

2 cups GFAll Purpose Baking Flour
½ tsp Xanthan Gum

2 cups Pecans, finely chopped

2 cups powdered sugar

 Preheat oven to 300°F. You will need 3 cookie sheets, nonstick or lined with parchment paper.

 With a mixer, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla 1-2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Mix Xanthan Gum into flour, then gradually add in the flour and mix until well combined. Add the chopped Pecans and blend 30 seconds more.

 Using a ½ Tablespoon measure, or something about that size, generously round the dough in the spoon and with your hands roll them into balls. Place the balls about an inch apart on the cookie sheet. Bake time is about 30 minutes. Until they begin to just turn golden. To test if they are done- cut one cookie in half, there should be no doughy strip in the middle, it may crumble a bit.

 In a bowl full of the powdered sugar, roll the cookies while they are still warm. Then cool on racks.

 Serve at room temperature. Dust with a bit more powdered sugar for a nice clean presentation. Be careful not to eat too many!