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Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Healthy and filling, today’s Dish Of the Week is
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Do not be intimidated by the long list of ingredients.  The mushrooms are easy to prepare.
And here is a cool way to turn stuffed Portobellos into a summer dish.  Grill mushroom cups on the barbecue (brush them with the mix of oil, garlic powder, soy [...]

DOW (Dish Of the Week)

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Here is a recipe for an Iranian style eggplant dip.  The original recipe, Mirze Ghasemi, uses eggs to thicken the dish.  Not only we replaced eggs with tofu but also added a little bit of vegan mayonnaise to give the final dip creamy and rich taste.  If you are looking for a more authentic variation, [...]

PassiFlora: DOW (Dish Of the Week)

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

This week we are bringing back vegan chocolate mousse recipe.  There are several versions of the popular vegan dessert.  I make mine almond and orange flavored but feel free to experiment and create your own.  The chocolate mousse cake is a good way to surprise your non-vegan friends: watch their eyes round when they find [...]

PassiFlora: DOW

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Looking for a fast, healthy, yet tasty snack? Try the juicy apple-carrot-beet salad with an exotic twist of shredded coconut. This salad is ideal for potlucks or picnics and keeps great for up to three days in the fridge.
Beet and carrot salad
For 4 fairly big servings you will need:
3 medium beets, washed and [...]

PassiFlora: DOW

Tuesday, April 7th, 2009

The winter does not want to leave and after a week of warm weather today we woke up to some wet snow.  I like spending gray cold evenings reading or watching TV, curled up under the blanket with a glass of
Glentwein (aka mulled wine)
Mulled wine is an aromatic alcoholic beverage made with red wine, sweetener [...]

PassiFlora: Dish Of the Week

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Dish Of the Week (DOW) is the blog feature that will bring back your favorite PassiFlora recipes.
Spring is definitely here and this pea soup is a great way to celebrate the warm weather.
Fresh pea soup

For 4 people you will need:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 [...]