I was making a side salad to go with dinner and realized that we were out of salad dressing so I whipped one up really quick. (No photos yet again, sorry!)

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP white miso
• 1 TBSP tahini
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 TBSP mirin
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 tsp agave nectar

Directions

• Whisk everything together and pour over your salad.

While grocery shopping the other day I ran into an interesting product… Crab style Match meat substitute. I thought I would give it a try and make some crab-less cakes. They turned out great so I thought I would share the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Match Crab substitute
• 1/4 cup vegenaisse
• 1 TBSP olive oil
• 1 TBSP dulse flakes
• 1 TBSP lemon juice
• 1 TBSP agave nectar
• 1 tsp stone ground mustard
• 1 tsp vegan worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• egg replacer equivalent to 2 eggs
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• salt & pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 cup bread crumbs (I used panko style)

Directions

• Mix everything together and shape into patties
• Broil 10 minutes per side

Need a dip fast? Here’s a classic dip that can be made in minutes and it’s sure to spice up any party.

Ingredients

• 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 TBSP vinegar
• 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 2 green onions, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Mix beans in food processor until smooth.
• Add Tabasco, onions, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper. Blend well.
• Serve immediately, or chill and serve for a firmer texture.

Here’s an easy dip that’s always a big hit! You can use it as a traditional dip, as a bottom layer of nacho toppings, or even instead of refried beans in tacos and burritos.

Ingredients

• 1 can pinto beans, drained
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1 cup cheddar style veganrella, shredded
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tsp Tabasco sauce
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

• Mix beans and garlic in food processor until smooth.
• Add vegenaise, veganrella, onions, Tabasco, and salt and pepper. Blend well.
• Put in oven safe bowl, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
• Serve warm.

If you love garlic mashed potatoes, this is the perfect dip. A spicy garlic dip made with mashed potatoes served with pita bread is a great snack, appetizer, or side dish. It’s sure to be a new favorite.

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain mashed potatoes
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar

Directions

• Place potatoes, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and salt in blender or food processor.
• Blend until smooth.
• Chill and serve.