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1 cup “milk”
1 banana, frozen
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp flax oil
In a blender or food processor, puree the cashews, dates, and tofu until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. If you like a thinner shake, add a little more “milk.” Makes 1 large or 2 small servings.
APPIES & SNACKS
When is an appetizer a snack and a snack an appetizer? Appetizers are generally served as a first course before the main meal. Snacks are generally for between-meal noshing or when you’re having tea with friends or watching a movie. But then sometimes an appie can be eaten as a snack, and a snack can be eaten as an appie. I’m so confused . . . and that’s why they’re both here in one chapter!
APPIES
NANA’S PESTO PIN - WHEEL ROLLS
Sarah, here’s a submission for the new book. This is a veganized version of my grandma’s awesome pesto rolls and they work great as an appetizer. I love your books, by the way! (Duh...) – Naomi, Brooklyn, NY (Think cinnamon buns, only with pesto. Mmm. Yummy! Make sure you have a rolling pin and that you thaw out your dough at least 2 hours before you get need it. Or to make things even easier, buy tubes of ready-to-use puff pastry or crescent roll dough. Either way, you’re going to be hard-pressed not to eat these all before your guests arrive.)
vegan puff pastry dough, thawed
Preheat oven to 370°F (185°C). Roll out dough to a large rectangle approximately the size of a cookie sheet. Spread a thin layer of pesto evenly over dough. Roll up dough, and cut into rolls about
SHOOK ’N’ COOK BREADING
There is nothing in the world better than something that is breaded and fried. How about pickles? Tofu? Bananas? How about a chocolate bar? This wicked breading recipe makes anything taste good. Elvis would be proud.
1 cup cornflake-type cereal
2 tsp salt
In a food processor, blend all ingredients until coarse. Store in airtight container. Makes approx. 1
SHOOK ’N’ COOK PICKLES
If you don’t want to shake your pickle, you can always just roll it around on a shallow plate. We are talking about the same thing . . . right?
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
4 - 6 medium pickles
In a shallow dish, stir together the maple syrup and Dijon mustard. Set aside. In a medium bag, portion out
SHOOK ’N’ COOK ZUCCHINI
You can choose to dunk your zucchini in any type of salad dressing. Personally, I think the Caesar Salad Dressing works the best.
1 medium zucchini
In a shallow dish, portion out the salad dressing. Set aside. In a medium bag, portion out
SHOOK ’N’ COOK TOFU
Tofu, BBQ sauce, and a frying pan. If this isn’t heaven . . . then where am I?
1 tsp Cajun spice
