Everyday Cooking Recipes

Wow…A favorite with all my family and friends. I refuse to give any of them the recipe because it is so easy. I love it when they keep asking for it! I often throw all the ingredients into slow cooker and head to work. We all eat when ever we get in the door. The […]

Thick and creamy, this 100% vegan frosting is delicious on carrot cake and pumpkin breads. Ingredients: ½ cup vegan cream cheese substitute (such as Tofutti™) ½ cup soy margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup soy flour 2 cups confectioners’ sugar Directions: Beat the cream cheese and margarine together with the vanilla extract in a

Lentils, rice, and TVP (textured vegetable protein) cooked in broth with onion and spices. Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils 3 cups water 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup long grain white rice ½ cup texturized vegetable protein (TVP) 4 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Sous vide is the best way to cook this affordable beef cut, turning it into the most tender and juicy roast! The long, slow process breaks down connective tissue resulting in a roast that is fork-tender. I serve this with mushroom gravy. Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic granules ½ teaspoon onion powder freshly

Toss together this quick and easy vegan sheet pan dinner of roasted baby potatoes, green beans, chickpeas, and tomatoes seasoned with basil. Ingredients: 2 cups baby potatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (Optional) 2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 cups 1-inch cut fresh green beans 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon flaked

A simple and delicious recipe for carne picada. Serve it in soft tacos, tacos dorados (fried tacos), burritos, quesadillas, or tostadas. Or as a main dish with a side of rice and beans. Ingredients: ¼ cup flour ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 ½

This has been a hit with everyone that has tried it. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 pounds trimmed beef cheeks 1 large onion, diced small 1 carrot, diced small 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups beef stock 1 cup red wine ⅓ cup dried porcini mushrooms 2 cubes beef bouillon 1 teaspoon dried thyme

After growing up in West Texas for 30 years where barbecue is the best, I found this recipe which is so tender and absolutely delicious. Leftovers, if you have any, make really great sandwiches. You can increase the liquid smoke to 4 tablespoons for really smoky flavor. Ingredients: 4 pounds lean beef brisket 2 tablespoons

Beef heart has a strong flavor and is not for the faint of heart. But for those that love its robust flavor this recipe shines through. Ingredients: 4 pounds beef heart ¼ cup all-purpose flour salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoons butter 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 potatoes, chopped 2 teaspoons dried

This delightful, guilt-free tofu pudding recipe can be whipped together in just 5 minutes. It’s a dessert suitable for everyone, vegans and chocolate lovers alike. The banana and chocolate completely mask the tofu taste, no one will guess your secret! Ingredients: 1 banana, broken into chunks 1 (12 ounce) package soft silken tofu ¼ cup