Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

Chewy Tofu In An Apricot, Chipotle and Tamarind Sauce: Vegan Mexican

Published on 2012-01-26 08:21:49

I like to think I was Mexican in another life. I love traveling through this warm and beautiful country, its food appeals most to my tastebuds (after Indian, of course), and I even look a little Mexican with my olive skin and dark hair. Ever so often someone speaking Spanish approaches me on the street to ask for directions, or a salesperson tries to make me feel comfortable by breaking into what they assume must be my native language. They even look a little incredulous when I explain to them t

My Dad's Not-Mutton Mushroom Curry, Fat-Free

Published on 2012-01-17 06:00:05

My favorite dish to cook and eat has always been My Dad's "Not-Mutton" Mushroom Curry-- a recipe I shared long ago here at Holy Cow! It is a spicy, saucy vegan curry made using the same flavor base my father used when he cooked his very special mutton curry for our family each Sunday, when I was growing up. The vegan version I first shared contains far less fat than my father's curry did, because I both cut down on the amount of oil added to the dish and because, of course, I cut out on all tha

Whole-Wheat Sourdough Baguettes

Published on 2012-01-16 15:55:15

My dead oven sprang to life last week and I couldn't wait for the weekend so I could put it to work again. I had the perfect job for it too: baking up a Whole-Wheat Sourdough Baguette. Or two. Baguettes can be tremendously healthy eats, especially when made my way. These crusty hunks of French goodness contain no fat, are largely whole-grain, and the sourdough brings down their glycemic index, which makes them perfect for the diet-conscious, diabetics, and just about anyone who likes to eat con