Raspberry cake

The original recipe for this yummy cake called for buttermilk, which is very disagreeable with my digestion. I subbed plain soy yogurt instead, measure for measure, and this cake was a real winner.
Raspberry cake
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 stick margarine, softened
2/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon [...]

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Presto Pasta Nights – a feast for the eyes

This week’s edition of the Presto Pasta Nights Roundup (best darned pasta blogfest in the universe) is being hosted by ImAFoodBlog, and what finer pasta recipes you’ll never find anywhere. Please go check it out, and bring your appetite.

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Chicken salad, Thai style

From my friend Jerry comes this outstanding salad. I’m a big fan of Thai food, although I’m not in love with triple-star heat. So I toned this down a little, and it is reflected in the amounts of chili paste and chiles that I used in this recipe. I couldn’t find any kaffir lime leaves, [...]

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Pasta primavera

Kudos to Chef John of Foodwishes.com blog, and his celebration of spring with this pasta recipe. I made a nondairy modification with soy parmesan, and I also used a little less oil than called for. Oh, and one less jalapeno. Make this dish and feel the green!
I’m including the list of ingredients below, then watch [...]

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Cream of artichoke soup

This recipe comes from my friend Ida. I have included the nondairy adaptations, and I also used less creamer than originally called for. The taste of the artichokes comes through loud and clear. Delicious. Although it’s a warm soup, it has spring written all over it.
Cream of artichoke soup
3 tablespoons margarine
4 tablespoons minced shallots
1 1/2 [...]

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Asian noodle salad

One of my favorite daily-read blogs is The Pioneer Woman, and one of this blogger’s favorite salad recipes is this one. So why not try it? I did, and it was everything she said it would be, and more. Delicious and addictive. Colorful and filling. Easy to make, easy to clean up. Did I say [...]

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Enchilada casserole

I made this recipe the cheater’s way, using store-bought refried beans and enchilada sauce. It’s another one of those quick and easy meals that come together almost effortlessly and are perfect for making when you come home from work and wanna get something good together. The cheese on top is soy cheese (a triple combo [...]

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Presto Pasta Nights Roundup #114 – so what’s for dinner in your neck of the woods?

I am so proud to be hosting my second Presto Pasta Nights roundup….and what fun it’s been. I’ve met folks from all over the planet, literally. I have had the utmost pleasure enjoying their blogs and their amazing ingenuity in the kitchen.
So let’s kick things off already! I am presenting these submissions in the order [...]

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Strawberry shortcakes

With strawberry season in full swing, I just love to take advantage of this lucious berry. Inspired by this recipe, here is my take on a classic, but with a nondairy twist. Probably a few less calories, too. First I made some some scones:

Scones
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons margarine, [...]

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Fresh corn soup topped with roasted corn guacamole

First, let me just say, Mmmmmm! We all loved this soup. The flavors are clean and fresh and light, and with a lovely little spicy kick. I don’t like things too spicy, so I did cut back on the heat from the original. Also, I don’t eat raw onions. But for a really good Mexican [...]

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