Here's the long-ago-promised recipes.

I really don't have many recipes that I could call my own yet, so first I will give you the websites I've found most helpful.

Here is the youtube video of how I do my raw green smoothie each morning. Yum!

The only thing I do differently is that when getting used to the taste, I used apple juice to sweeten. Now, I don't use any juice to sweeten it, but I do like to add a pinch of salt to round out the flavor.

My friend, Laurene, has many plant-based recipes that are very good. One of which, my wonderful husband bakes regularly for us is her whole wheat bread recipe. It is found here.

Laurene also introduced me to another website that has many good raw recipes here.

Another friend, Rachel, started a website for all the recipes she and her family liked that are all plant-based. Her website is here.

Dr. McDougall has a recipe index here.

Our family finds these recipes yummy:

Vegetable Pizza

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 pkg or 1 tbsp active dry yeast

3/4 tsp salt

1 cup warm water

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp honey

Pour flour into a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and salt. Mix well. Add water, oil and honey; mix well. Cover with a moist cloth and place in a warm spot for 10 mins. to rise.

Punch down and press into greased 14 in pizza pan. Spread sauce and other ingredients on pizza crust. Bake at 425 for 15 to 20 mins or until crust is golden brown.

I like to add chopped bell peppers, artichoke hearts, sliced tomatoes, sliced olives, red onion, any fresh herbs you have, and a sprinkle of salt. Also, my favorite seasoning I use on everything--I found at Sam's Club is: Spice Islands Salad Toppings Garden Vegetable Italian Blend. I use it on everything including my pizza. It's just dehydrated vegetables but adds nice flavor.

The Riley Sandwich

My daughter invented this sandwich and it's been a hit ever since. We've created different versions of this but it's great anyway you make it.

2 Whole Wheat Bread Slices

Vegan Mayo or guacamole

Any or all of the following ingredients:

Thinly sliced or peeled carrots

Sliced cucumber

Sliced Tomato

Pickles

Red Onion

Sliced Banana Peppers

Thinly sliced bell peppers

Lettuce

Splash of salt

And, of course, the Italian blend Salad Topping

Lentil Tacos

Make lentils according to package instructions, only adding taco seasoning to water.

Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas--Bob's Red Mill Recipe

Guacamole: Smash avocados, add salt and lime or lemon juice

Salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, beans (regular black or pinto, or "refried")

Enchiladas

This is adapted from my mom's chicken enchilada recipe that my family loves. These aren't necessarily close to the authentic Mexican variation, but good nonetheless...

Brown in saucepan these ingredients in a small amount of oil or water, or veggy broth:

chopped onion

chopped bell pepper

minced garlic

Add tomato sauce and

salt, pepper, oregano, and basil

If desired, add diced zucchini, celery and shredded carrots.

Simmer

Add Black Beans or Pinto Beans

Simmer until desired taste and consistency

Spoon mixture into whole wheat tortillas; roll up and place in greased pan. Heat 2 cups rice milk with vegan vegetable broth powder. Pour over all. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Add chopped green onions for garnish. Serve with salsa and guacamole.

Pomegranate Salsa

1 avocado

1 tomato

2 tbsp red onion

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 large pomegranate

Chop ingredients and mix. Serve with tortilla chips.

Portobello Fajitas

Red onion, sliced

Garlic, minced

Red Bell pepper, sliced

large portobello mushrooms, caps sliced

salt

Taco seasoning (optional) or Cumin

Cook Onion, garlic, and pepper in skillet in water, oil, or veggy broth about 5 mins. Add mushrooms until tender. Add spices. Keep warm. Serve with whole wheat tortillas, guacamole, salsa, and lettuce. Yumm!!

Low-fat Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips (or Raisins)

This recipe I've adapted a thousand times so you may have to adapt it to your liking as well:

1 cup whole wheat flour (finely ground)

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp oil (or substitute one tbsp with applesauce)

1/2 cup plain applesauce

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup white sugar (or Sucanat-- Sugar Cane Natural)

1/2 cup brown sugar (or Sucanat)

2 cups quick cooking oats

1/2 cup chocolate chips (or raisins)

Preheat oven to 375F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In medium bowl, mix dry ingredients. In large bowl, mix wet ingredients. Add flour mixture and oats. Add chocolate chips or raisins just before batter comes together.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9-12 minutes. Let cool on sheet for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Store in airtight container.

Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Beth's Low Fat Chocolate Chip Cookies
(Adapted from about.com)
1 ½ tbsp oil
3 ½ tbsp applesauce
½ cup brown sugar ( Or substitute ½ cup of Sucanat instead of the brown and granulated sugar)
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup cocoa powder (or carob powder)
1/3 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (optional)
Mix wet and dry ingredients separately; combine. Bake 8-10 mins. (I do 7 ½ mins.) at 375º.
Cool on cookie sheet. Makes 30 cookies