MOFO 2013 - Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Source:  Great Gluten-Free Vegan Eats (Book) page 150

By:  Allyson Kramer   2012

Ingredients

Walnuts – Chopped

Fresh Sage

Minced Garlic

Onions – Chopped

Jam

Sea Salt

Combine in a blender until it forms a paste.

Slice off top of tomatoes then stuff with paste

Olive oil for drizzling

 Bake in oven

We used a little larger tomato than cherry. It did very well and the taste of everything was excellent. Get Allyson Kramer’s book she has a lot of really nice recipes to enjoy.

I’m putting this on our “WOW” Recipe for 2013.

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Old Red Courthouse of Dallas   (Museum)

oldred.org 

Built in 1892.  The courthouse is now completely restored. Restoring the serpents, clock tower, courtroom, grand staircase, lunettes, pegasus and vault. 

Truly magnificent piece of Dallas County History.

Thanks-Giving Square

thanksgiving.org

Park-Chapel and Museum

Enjoy the uniquely designed areas for meditation and reflection and the many outstanding architectural. Promotes the spirit and unifying value of giving thanks – as a way to heal divisions and enhance mutual understanding.  

       

MOFO 2013 - Mellow Mushroom

mellowmushroom.com  

Mega Veggie Pizza      

Can be made vegan with Daiya cheese. Tell them no parm and no butter on the crust. This pizza is excellent.

MOFO 2013 - Biscoff Peanut Butter Balls

Biscoff Peanut Butter Balls

Source:  Herbivore Triathlete at http://herbivoretriathlete.com

peanut butter

Biscoff cookie butter

unsweetened applesauce

vanilla almond meal

whole wheat pantry flour

rolled oats

unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

vegan mini-chocolate chips (optional)

Mix wet ingredients together by hand mixer.

Add flours and combine then add oats and optional mix-ins.

Roll into balls then place onto parchment lined baking tray.

Refrigerate or freeze until firm.

This recipe is very easy. We decided not to add the coconut or chocolate chips but might change our mind for next time.

This blog was new to us.  We found it while looking for a new dessert. We really like look at this blog.

MOFO 2013 - Chickpea Croquettes

Chickpea Croquettes with Greek Salad Topping

Source:  Vegetariantimes.com  October 2009

Greek Salad Topping

Cucumber

 Cherry tomatoes

Green onions

Lemon juice

Olive oil

Vegan feta cheese

Combine all ingredients and mix well and cool

Croquettes Mixture

Chickpea flour

 Ground cumin

 Chili powder

 Salt

Chickpeas-can

 Green onions

Red bell pepper

Parsley

 Lemon juice

Olive oil 

Garlic

Mix all ingredients together and cook.

When cooked add topping.

Very good with some surprising flavors.

Vegetarian Times is a good source for info & recipes.

MOFO 2013 - Sliced Beets/ Red & Golden

Sliced Beets/ Red & Golden

Source:  EarthyVeg

Beets are washed, then wrapped in foil

Baked at 400 until tender about 45-60 mins 

After you cooling, wash and peel

Slice the beets and serve.

Red Beets are great but I tend to buy yellow because they are less messy.

Great served as a side or in a salad.

MOFO 2013 - Sicilian Collard Greens with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Sicilian Collard Greens with Pine Nuts and Raisins

Source:  The Kind Diet (Book)   page 176

By:   Alicia Silverstone    2009

Collard greens

Pine nuts

Garlic

Olive oil

Raisins

Balsamic vinegar

Remove ribs from collard greens and clean. Toast pine nuts.

Cook garlic in oil add damp collards, add raisins & pine nuts.

Stir in the vinegar, cover and serve.

This recipe is sooo good.

MOFO 2013 - Mini Meatballs & Tortellini Skewers

 

Mini Meatballs & Ravioli with Marinara

Source:  Appetizer Mag

Quick and easy Mini Meatballs & Ravioli on skewers

Very good with marinara sauce (not pictured – oops).

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Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge  (New)

over the Trinity River

dallasnews.com

                      

Continental Avenue Bridge  (Old)

The above Hunt Hill Bridge replaced this bridge and is closed to traffic. It has yet to be torn down. It has carried traffic over the Trinity River for 83 years. The bridge will re-open next summer for foot and bicycle traffic only. A park will be created with places for the children to play. 

MOFO 2013 - The Hacienda on Henderson

 haciendaonhenderson.com

Veggie Enchiladas

Potato and Soyrizo Taco

Sopapillas with Agave dizzle

They have a Vegan Menu and it is so poplar they added a New Vegan Brunch Menu.

             

MOFO 2013 - Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Bread

Source:   The Happy Herbivore (Book)   page 52

By:   Lindsay S. Nixon    2011

Nondairy milk

Lemon juice

Pure pumpkin in a can

Brown sugar

Maple syrup

Vanilla extract

Pumpkin pie spice

Whole-wheat flour

Baking soda

Baking powder

Put together milk and lemon juice and set aside.

Mix dry ingredients together

Pour wet mixture into dry mixture until combined.

Pour into loaf pan and cook. 

This is excellent warm with cookie butter from Trader Joe’s. We like to buy Lotus Biscoff  spread (creamy).

The Lotus Biscoff cookies are really good. We had them for the first time on the airplane going to Portland for Vida Vegan Con.

MOFO 2013 - Artichoke & Tomato Pasta

Artichoke & Tomato Pasta

Source:  Better Homes & Garden - BBG.com – May 2013

whole grain spaghetti

vegan parmesan cheese

sweet onion

olive oil

garlic

crushed tomatoes

 marinated artichoke hearts

 salt & pepper

top with basil leaves & vegan parmesan cheese 

This recipe was a surprise for us because it turned out sooooo…good

MOFO 2013 - Edamame with Spices

Edamame with Spices

Source:  William-Sonoma Cooking Together (Book)

By Erin & Tatum Quon   2009

2 Tbs soy sauce

 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

¼ tsp sugar

1 bag (10oz) frozen edamame in their pods, thawed 

Mix together soy sauce, sesame seed and sugar.

Cook the edamame then add to wet mixture.

Serve Warm.  This is Very Good.

MOFO 2013 - Golden Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

Golden Chickpea & Artichoke Salad

Source:  Vegan Yum Yum (Book) page 121

By:   Lauren Ulm   2009 

Cooked chickpeas & artichoke hearts in little oil

 sliced almonds

lemon juice, salt, fresh parsley

Combine all ingredients.

We have loved this recipe for a long time. When we were first becoming vegans from being vegetarians for many years this book of recipes was heaven sent. Thank you Lauren Ulm

MOFO 2013 - Cheese Wrapped with Roasted Red Bell Peppers

Cheese Wrapped with Roasted Red Bell Peppers

Source:  Food Wine or Appetizers Mag.

Daiya Jack Cheese wedges cut into pieces

Lay one leaf of fresh basil on top of cheese

Wrap thin strip of roasted red pepper around cubes of cheese

Quick and Tasty

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Deep Ellum “Art”

deepellumtexas.com/art 

Throughout its history, Deep Ellum has been a place for artists to come and make a name for themselves, whether through a vibrant community of galleries, street murals, public art, or just public displays of creativity. With a huge community wide mural project, the fabulous Traveling Man  sculptures, and a thriving gallery scene, Deep Ellum is a place where art is created, not just sold.