Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Spicy Popcorn

Popcorn is good. Spicy popcorn is even better. This version is vegan and makes a great snack.


  • 1 Tablespoon Earth Balance Buttery Spread
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4-6 cups of popped popcorn


Combine all ingredients except popcorn. Place popcorn in a large bowl or brown paper grocery bag. Drizzle spice-spread mixture over popcorn and toss or shake bag to coat well.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Jezebel Sauce

This sauce is sweet with a kick.

2 cups peach jam (or about 1 medium sized jar)
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon white pepper

Mix all ingredients together and allow about 4 hours for all the flavors to combine. When ready to serve, pour over a layer of cream cheese and serve with crackers. To make vegan, use Follow Your Heart or Tofutti cream cheese.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Not So Beefy Crescent Roll-Ups

This recipe is sort of like egg roll meets crescent roll. Don't omit the water chestnuts as they really pull this recipe together.

  • 1 package Morningstar Recipe Crumbles or Gimme Lean / Smart Grounds (about 8 or so ounces is all you need)
  • 1 can water chestnuts
  • 1/2 chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 package onion mushroom soup mix
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 can bean sprouts or 1 cup fresh sprouts
  • 2-3 packages crescent rolls
    Sauce - mix together the following:
  • 1/4 cup spicy mustard
  • 1/3 cup vegenaise or soy mayo
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce


  1. Cook crumbles according to package directions.
  2. Add water chestnuts, onion, garlic, soup mix, soy sauce and sprouts and simmer until onions are translucent.
  3. Spread crescent roll dough out and press the perforations together to seal the two halves together making a rectangle.
  4. Spread about 2 tablespoons mixture on one half of the rectangle. Fold the other half over and seal the edges with a fork all around.
  5. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes and serve with dipping sauce.


Did you know that both Lipton Onion Mushroom soup mix and Pilsbury Crescent Rolls are vegan? Surprised? I certainly was. Many foods that you enjoy are already vegan.