Cure All Noodles

~The belly rules the mind. ~

-Spanish Proverb

These noodles are supposed to cure a hangover... All prepared in the microwave, all in minutes.  Then you can get back to the couch and back to the Law and Order marathon.  Let me know how it goes :)

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package pasta of your choice (make sure egg free)

1/2 (8 ounce) container vegan cream cheese

1/2 (12 ounce) container vegan sour cream

1/2 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce

Directions:

Cook the noodles by submerging them in water in a microwave-safe dish and microwaving for about 5 minutes; stir and repeat until completely cooked.  Drain and set aside.  Mix together the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl and nuke for 1 minute.  Place the noodles on a plate and top with the sauce.

No Bake Cookies

~A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. ~

-Author Unknown

I'll give Bill (the world's greatest No Bake Cookie maker) a run for his money.  Pretty sure Bill never knew the word vegan, anyways. The man loved butter!

Ingredients:

2/3 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup vegan shortening

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups rolled oats

Directions:

Put the syrup, shortening, and cocoa powder in a bowl and nuke for about 30 seconds.  Add peanut butter and nuke for an additional 45 seconds.  Stir right away and continue stirring until combined.  Add the cinnamon and oats and stir until well combined.  Drop onto wax paper and put in the fridge for at least half an hour before serving.

Peanut Butter Cup Pie

~Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much sweetness as one can possibly want and hold. ~

-Judith Olney

An attempt at Reece's? I'll give that a try any day!!!
 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips, melted

2 (10.5 ounce) packages firm silken tofu

3/4 cup peanut butter

1 tablespoon maple syrup

9-inch graham cracker pie shell (vegan version)

1 ripe banana, thinly sliced

Directions:

To melt the chocolate chips, place in a resealable freezer bag and put in the microwave for 1 minute or until the chips are melted.  In a blender, puree the tofu, peanut butter, melted chocolate chips, and maple syrup until smooth.  Cover the bottom of the pie crust with slices of banana.  Pour the tofu mixture over the banana slices and chill for at least 2 hours.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Balls

~Don't wreck a sublime chocolate experience by feeling guilty. ~

-Lora Brody

Takes some freezer room and some time, but worth the wait!

Ingredients:

1 (28 ounce) jar creamy peanut butter

3 cups powdered sugar

1 bag vegan chocolate chips

Directions:

Using your hands, thoroughly smooth the peanut butter and the powdered sugar together in a bowl, forming a dough.  Roll 1-inch balls with the dough and place on a cookie sheet that's been covered with parchment or wax paper.  Freeze for at least an hour.  Remove from the freezer and set aside.  Put the chocolate chips in a bowl and nuke for 1 minute.  Stir.  Heat for another 30 seconds, if necessary, and stir unti smooth.  Spoon onto the peanut butter balls and freeze for at least an hour.  Store in a cool, dry place.

PBR Crispy Treats

~I want to have a good body, but not as much as I want dessert. ~

-Jason Love

Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats--what more do I need to say!?!?!

Ingredients:

1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup sugar

1 cup smooth peanut butter

6 cups puffed rice cereal

Olive oil or vegan butter, for greasing

Directions:

Mix the corn syrup, sugar, and peanut butter in a container that can be microwaved.  Heat slowly until the sugar dissolves, stirring every minute or so.  Remove from microwave and stir the cereal in right away.  Spread into a greased pan, and chill until firm. Cut and eat!

Blueberry Pancakes in a Mug

~A woman is as old as she looks before breakfast.~
-Edgar Watson Howe

Yummy!! 

Ingredients:

2 cups Bisquick (or any other vegan pancake mix)

1 cup soy milk

3 teaspoons egg replacer mixed with 4 tablespoons water

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

Maple syrup, to taste (optional)

Powdered sugar, to taste (optional)

Vegan butter, to taste (optional)

Directions:

Mix the first four ingredients together.  Pour evenly into two mugs and microwave each for 1 to 2 minutes, until completely cooked. Add toppings and enjoy!

new cookbook

~The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.~ 

-Fanny Fern

I'm alive :)

I picked up a new book today called "PETA's Vegan College Cookbook."  Although I'm not in college, I like quick and easy meals quite often.  This book has lots of fast recipes... I'm going to be posting a few that I think Carnivore might eat, too. Stay tuned!