tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91199122619981235972018-02-19T08:32:03.449-08:00This Can't Be VeganShoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-73613709645221522522013-07-20T13:01:00.002-07:002014-01-05T17:04:40.624-08:00Spicy Fried Drumsticks with Tangy Dipping Sauce<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/spicyfriedwings.jpg" border="0" alt="Spicy Fried Wings"><br><br>I'm a novice at frying chicken. Even in my meat-eating days, it was never one of my favorite foods, so I never picked up the skill to properly make it. The one time I made a batch years ago, half of the crust immediately fell off. Well, let's just say I learned a lot about chicken frying <i>after</i> making this recipe. Sure, it wasn't my best work...but technique aside, it was absolutely delicious.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2013/07/spicy-fried-drumsticks-with-tangy.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-54839395909601383572013-05-04T18:16:00.003-07:002014-02-13T19:54:01.513-08:00Cheddar-Chive Beer Bread<center><img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/cheddarchivebeerbread.jpg" border="0"></center><br>I'm very surprised that beer bread isn't more popular. It's super easy to make, practically does all of the bread "science" on its own, and can be made with any flavor combination desired. This particular recipe brings together a smoky, bitter oatmeal stout, pungent onions, and a warm cheesy savoriness.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2013/05/cheddar-chive-beer-bread.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-57416867022175108452012-11-17T13:19:00.002-08:002013-08-13T19:04:59.793-07:00Raspberry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt<a href="http://photobucket.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/raspberrychocchipfroyo.jpg" border="0" alt="Raspberry Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt"></a><br><br>I've always loved the combination of raspberries and chocolate. From the truffles at See's Candies, to my childhood memories of chocolate cake with raspberry filling, it's truly one of the great dessert pairings in the world. On a completely unrelated note, I somehow managed to accidentally buy a whole container of plain coconut yogurt, and I was frantic to use it up before the expiration date. I'm convinced it was fate that brought me this recipe only a week later.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/11/raspberry-chocolate-chip-frozen-yogurt.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-90288497666805830632012-10-28T16:36:00.000-07:002013-07-20T13:00:44.108-07:00Glazed Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/pumpkincinnamonrollswithcinnamonglaze.jpg" border="0" alt="Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cinnamon Glaze"><br><br>I think I've made yeast breads a total of two times in my life. Both times, I was scared out of my mind. My first yeast bread attempt--dinner rolls--came out surprisingly well. Then again, I was just shocked that they actually rose. So I figured 'tis the season to give it another go. I always thought cinnamon rolls would be difficult to make, but I surprised myself yet again. Oh, and pumpkin ones at that, for the season of course.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/10/glazed-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-1816968085779458162012-10-20T13:40:00.000-07:002013-03-25T20:07:09.233-07:00Guava-Glazed Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Jalapeno Salsa<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/guavaglazedgrilledchicken_zpse3f71c81.jpg" border="0" alt="Guava Glazed Grilled Chicken"><br><br>Want a quick and easy taste of the tropics? Try this simple, quick recipe that's light, fresh, and full of flavor. Oh, and there's more of my new best friend too. Hello, guava paste.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/10/guava-glazed-grilled-chicken-with.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-58111067841697378522012-10-19T17:08:00.000-07:002012-11-28T11:41:07.763-08:00Pumpkin, Sausage, and Mushroom Pasta<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/pumpkinsausagemushroompasta.jpg" border="0" alt="Pumpkin, Sausage, and Mushroom Pasta"><br><br>Hearty, warm, and woodsy, this pumpkiny pasta is the perfect kickoff to fall and winter meals. Chockful of delicious Italian goodies, this dish is easy and quick to make, with probably the most difficult part being the vegetable prep. And if you can chop onions, slice mushrooms, and mince garlic, you're already halfway there.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/10/pumpkin-sausage-and-mushroom-pasta.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-8235210151839991572012-09-03T18:25:00.000-07:002012-12-18T19:08:53.178-08:00Guava and Cream Cheese Pastry<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/guavacreamcheesepastry.jpg" border="0" alt="Guava and Cream Cheese Pastry"><br><br>My first experience with guava paste was way back when. I don't recall exactly, but I know I was a child. I remember tasting it and thinking, this is just like a mouthful of tropical fruit roll-ups! And what kid doesn't love fruit roll-ups. Fast forward to last year: I got a cube of it at a food fair and instantly fell in love again. I scoured my neighborhood Mexican markets looking for it, and a large can of it (for only about $3, mind you) sat on my shelf for months. I started looking for recipes using guava paste, and found quite a few that also featured cheese. Hmmm...<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/09/guava-and-cream-cheese-pastry.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-62447447032584643362012-08-29T12:46:00.000-07:002012-10-09T19:04:21.889-07:00Cinnamon-Sugar Raspberry-Cream Cheese Squares<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/cinnamonsugarraspberrycreamcheesesquares.jpg" border="0" alt="Cinnamon Sugar Raspberry Cream Cheese Squares"><br><br>I have fond memories of eating cream cheese and jelly sandwiches as a child. My friends thought it was the strangest thing, but then, they probably never had the delight of tasting the combination. Salty and creamy mixed with sweet and fruity, who wouldn't love that? So when I came across this recipe, it reminded me so much of those sandwiches of yore...but in rich, decadent dessert form.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/08/cinnamon-sugar-raspberry-cream-cheese.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-45500715895742898442012-07-29T14:30:00.000-07:002012-10-01T19:24:50.618-07:00Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Meatballs<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/chipotlebarbecuemeatballs.jpg" border="0" alt="Chipotle Barbecue Meatballs"><br><br>I love all things appetizers, finger foods, and party bites. This is the perfect, delicious example of that: sweet-spicy meatballs to serve at your next shindig. But beware, these babies pack a lot of heat! Be sure to have plenty of ice cold beer on hand while eating...<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/07/chipotle-barbecue-meatballs.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-68337412158078675642012-07-14T11:28:00.000-07:002012-09-20T19:56:29.560-07:00Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/cherrycreamcheesecoffeecake_zps0fef1610.jpg" border="0" alt="Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake"><br><br>Coffee cake doesn't have to be just coffee cake. Try this behemoth of a brunch sweet, which tastes just like cherry cheesecake. Cherry pie filling atop a creamy cheesecake filling...all encased in a thick almond-flavored cake. And all vegan!<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/07/cherry-cream-cheese-coffee-cake.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-58337407968982855312012-06-10T10:18:00.000-07:002012-09-17T13:53:49.693-07:00Spicy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/spicythaichickenlettucewraps.jpg" border="0" alt="Spicy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps"><br><br>I absolutely love Thai food, and this is a perfect example of how easy it can be to make at home. This quick, restaurant-quality dish is absolutely amazing: perfectly seasoned, full of authentic Thai flavors, and totally addictive.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/06/spicy-thai-chicken-lettuce-wraps-with.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-73560783223096792502012-06-09T09:38:00.000-07:002012-08-06T13:31:54.375-07:00Nutty Cheesecake Shortbread Bars<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/nuttycheesecakeshortbreadbars.jpg" border="0" alt="Nutty Cheesecake Shortbread Bars"><br><br>My first attempt at vegan cheesecake...a success! This isn't an over-the-top recipe, but it's simplicity does yield delicious, decadent results. Although vegan cream cheese probably can't fool most people into thinking it's the regular version, there is one secret ingredient that I think transforms it into being pretty indistinguishable.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/06/nutty-cheesecake-shortbread-bars.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-19690318113073281232012-06-08T14:37:00.000-07:002012-07-06T12:24:29.005-07:00Bacon and Cheese Stuffed Dates<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/baconcheesestuffeddates.jpg" border="0" alt="Bacon Cheese Stuffed Dates"><br><br>I love fancy-shmancy finger foods, the kind that seemingly take hours to make or require all kinds of crazy ingredients. That isn't the case for these fun and sophisticated treats: "bacon" and "cheese" stuffed dates can actually be made vegan, and they can actually be delicious. Just a few ingredients easily and quickly puts this recipe on the must-bring-to-the-next-party list.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/06/bacon-and-cheese-stuffed-dates.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-88827621013465947412012-05-13T12:50:00.000-07:002012-06-22T12:57:06.291-07:00Akoori (Indian Breakfast Scramble)<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/akoori.jpg" border="0" alt="Akoori"><br><br>I've never been crazy about eating eggs. I can't eat them fried, poached, sunnyside up, whatever. The runny yolk absolutely disgusts me, and if I eat them scrambled, they HAVE to be well done. I'm talking, I want to see browned edges; no runniness or creaminess in sight.<br><br>Enter the tofu scramble, the vegan's best savory breakfast friend. Every time I make a tofu scramble, I think to myself, this is actually BETTER than eggs...and there's none of that weird overly egg taste. The texture so very closely resembles that of scrambled eggs, that I bet this photo can fool a lot of people. And the taste, well...the taste can be whatever you want it to be!<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/05/akoori-indian-breakfast-scramble.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-56375662926029760532012-05-05T14:26:00.000-07:002012-10-20T14:32:16.163-07:00Tex-Mex Potato Skins<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/texmexpotatoskins.jpg" border="0" alt="Tex-Mex Potato Skins"><br><br>These are so droolworthy. I mean, you will literally be salivating for these after taking your first bite. Yes, they are that good. Potato skins are a great thing to veganize if you've got the right toppings, and these have just that. Some of the big names are featured: Daiya Pepperjack, Tofutti Sour Cream...but perhaps the biggest star is the new Tofurky Chorizo Style grounds. Finished off with pickled jalapenos, this makes the perfect meal for game day...or any day!<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/05/tex-mex-potato-skins.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-43231270626011622842012-04-15T12:38:00.001-07:002012-05-16T21:40:45.479-07:00Indian Spiced Shrimp<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/indianspicedshrimp.jpg" border="0" alt="Indian Spiced Shrimp"><br><br>Many would probably argue that the best, richest, most flavorful Indian curries take a long time to cook. I don't disagree, but sometimes, you just need a quick-fix Indian meal. It's recipes like this will make anyone a believer in culinary simplicity. If you want an easy weeknight meal that's ready in no time, packed with curry flavor, and uses standard ingredients, look no further. <br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/04/indian-spiced-shrimp.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-2984042554049514082012-04-07T10:31:00.004-07:002012-08-16T10:09:03.748-07:00Thai Crab Cakes with Cilantro-Peanut Sauce<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/thaicrabcakes.jpg" border="0" alt="Thai Crab Cakes"><br><br>I was able to get my hands on some faux crab meat, so I was determined to make something I never actually had during my meat-eating days. Believe it or not, a crab cake. Of course I couldn't make just a standard crab cake, but something with an extra unique twist. Asian flavors dominate this recipe, which is surprisingly amazing and full of seafoody flavor.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/04/thai-crab-cakes-with-cilantro-peanut.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-51881594129519880322012-04-07T09:59:00.003-07:002012-04-17T15:04:19.742-07:00Sweet Beer Bread<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/sweetbeerbread.jpg" border="0" alt="Sweet Beer Bread"><br><br>Okay, this might be the easiest quick bread I've ever made. Four ingredients, five minutes of prep, and almost an hour of baking will give you the most delicious beer-infused baked good you'll ever eat. What's cool about this recipe is that it can be altered to suit whatever your beer-loving palate wants at the time: German beer, Mexican beer, Asian beer, Belgian beer...it's all about the beer!<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/04/sweet-beer-bread.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-68044367932605277702012-03-31T23:04:00.000-07:002012-04-12T13:03:07.026-07:00Maple-Dijon Chicken<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/mapledijonchicken.jpg" border="0" alt="Maple-Dijon Chicken"><br><br>So simple, yet so bold. That's actually an understatement for this recipe. It's so easy, you could do it with one hand tied behind your back. It's so delicious, you'll want to lick the sauce from the plate (which I may or may not have done). <br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/03/maple-dijon-chicken.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-38596979767637085452012-03-20T12:07:00.000-07:002012-11-14T20:32:48.763-08:00Cocoa-Spiced Pork Chops<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/cocoaspicedporkchops.jpg" border="0" alt="Cocoa Spiced Pork Chops"><br><br>Meat alternatives have really come a long way. I wanted my first experience with Match Meats to be a good one, so I scoured the web for the most interesting sounding recipe for pork chops. Yes, I was determined to make a vegan pork chop. I found hundreds of recipes, but I settled on the one that seemed the most simple, and with pretty much all of the ingredients already in my pantry.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/03/cocoa-spiced-pork-chops.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-56626399324794501182012-03-19T14:24:00.020-07:002012-08-06T13:35:16.666-07:00Oreo Cheesecake Cookies<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/oreocheesecakecookies.jpg" border="0" alt="Oreo Cheesecake Cookies"><br><br>It's hard to believe that America's best-selling cookie is vegan. That's right: Oreos are vegan. Sure, they aren't anything close to being a nutritional powerhouse, but sometimes you need to indulge a little. In this recipe, Oreos are paired with another classic American dessert to take the cookie to another level.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/03/oreo-cheesecake-cookies.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-71280102595230725452012-03-04T11:43:00.117-08:002012-03-21T15:19:51.951-07:00Spicy Sausage and Red Beans with Rice<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/spicysausageandredbeanswithrice.jpg" border="0" alt="Spicy Sausage and Red Beans with Rice"><br><br>Looking for a hearty, Southern-inspired, soul-warming dish? This recipe is a unique spin on red beans and rice, adding a spicy sausage to the mix and yielding a delicious, well developed, gumbo-like flavor. It's easy to make, and as with most stews, leftovers are even better the next day.<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/03/spicy-sausage-and-red-beans-with-rice.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-64460373716267897282012-03-03T11:42:00.105-08:002012-03-08T12:48:31.558-08:00Mushroom Cream Cheese Pate<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/mushroomcreamcheesepate.jpg" border="0" alt="Mushroom Cream Cheese Pate"><br><br>If you love the earthy, meaty, rich flavor of mushrooms, you must try this recipe. I'll be honest: only recently have I come around to embrace the mushroom. For years, I couldn't stand the taste of them. But then something clicked, and I couldn't get enough (especially when they're cooked with alcohol, like here).<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/03/mushroom-cream-cheese-pate.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-65749839804099530282012-02-25T12:20:00.129-08:002012-03-02T16:02:32.736-08:00Curried Beef Kabobs with Jade Sauce<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/curriedbeefkabobswithjadesauce.jpg" border="0" alt="Curried Beef Kabobs with Jade Sauce"><br><br>Get ready to create an authentic Indian-inspired meal at home that's full of flavor, great for parties, and ridiculously easy to make. Cubes of curried "beef" are skewered and broiled, and served with a delicious sweet and tangy cilantro-lime sauce. Sounds amazing, right?<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/02/curried-beef-kabobs-with-jade-sauce.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119912261998123597.post-82001234740516839912012-02-19T20:29:00.083-08:002012-02-24T12:33:22.090-08:00Caramelized Chicken with Cranberry Conserve<img src="http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff486/thiscantbevegan/caramelizedchickenwithcranberryconserve.jpg" border="0" alt="Caramelized Chicken with Cranberry Conserve"><br><br>You know those fancy gourmet recipes that seem so complicated and unattainable for the everyday home cook? This looks like one of those, right? Well, you'll be pleasantly surprised to know that it's not. In fact, it's easier than you can even imagine. And isn't your mouth watering just looking at it?<br><br><a href="http://thiscantbevegan.com/2012/02/caramelized-chicken-with-cranberry.html#more">Read more »</a>Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09387204003450725767noreply@blogger.com6