Sesame Tempeh Bowls

https://www.budgetbytes.com/sesame-tempeh-bowls/ 

Overall great. I still prefer tofu, but this was super easy and mixed it up

Cucumber salad

 budgetbytes.com/thai-cucumber-salad-2/

haven't tried it yet

Good but not really worth the effort

Molly's Easy Pumpkin Chili

 https://www.budgetbytes.com/easy-pumpkin-chili/

Butternut Squash Meh

 I found a recipe and then realized I didn't have what it took, I was trying to find something to do with my cooked butternut squash to spice it out. Added fresh sage and pepper and salt and sauteed it and then used immersion blender to add about 1oz of fresh goat cheese

It's okay, not great, more cheese would make it sups delicious but seems unhealthy/

Fried Sage Leaves -Nope

 https://www.thewickednoodle.com/fried-sage-leaves/

Banana Pancakes from mom for one person

 

Banana Pancakes

¾ cup flour

1.5 tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

½ cup milk

1.5 tbsp canola oil

1 egg

Bananas 

Blueberries

Yam Casserole

 Used the back of the can recipe, not as good

Mediocre lasagna

 https://pinchofyum.com/super-easy-skinny-veggie-crockpot-lasagna

Booo IP fail

 https://rainbowplantlife.com/thai-red-curry-sweet-potato-soup/ 

sort of good, went real wrong -- had to remove from iP and finish on stove, immersion blend to fix potato

Tofu casserole

 https://frommybowl.com/dump-bake-teriyaki-tofu-rice-casserole/

Won't try again, not that good and not that easy

Smaller Scale Banana Pancakes

 Banana Pancakes

¾ cup flour

1.5 tbsp sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp salt

½ cup milk

1.5 tbsp canola oil

1 egg

Bananas 

Blueberries 

Keep dry ingredients and wet ingredients mixed seperately first

give baking powder a minute or two to activate

mix wet and dry together as minimally as possible -whisk

put on hot pan (6ish on burner), when edges are cooked, flip, often reduce the heat setting.

Roasted Frozen Veggies

 https://buildyourbite.com/frozen-roasted-vegetables-recipe/

15 Bean Soup

 

• https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/263608/instant-pot-vegan-15-bean-soup/
• I modified the recipe based on what I had
• -15 bean soup
• -1/2 a thing of chopped frozen spinach
• -diced tomatoes with jalapenos
• -7 cups broth?
• -around 2 carrts worth of chopped baby carrots
• -onion, garlic
• -sea salt (1 tsp), smoked paprika, black pepper
• -added some of the hungarian paprika and afterwards some gochujang
• Put it in instant pot--did 35 minutes, think should do 50 next time on the soup setting, but might have been that the beans were stale.

Latest version:  15 bean, diced tomato with chili, 8 cups veg "chicken" broth, onion and garlic powder (about 1 tbsp each), sea salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and some amount of gojuchang. No dice and no fresh produce and still delicious! Did 45 minutes and was happy with that. 

New one to try--

 https://www.liveeatlearn.com/greek-sushi/

Spicy Quick Pickled Radishes

 https://cookieandkate.com/spicy-quick-pickled-radishes/

Naked Tomato Salad- Not worth it

 https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/255587/naked-cherry-tomato-salad/

Cucumber stir fry

 https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021338-stir-fried-cucumber-with-tofu

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE STIR-FRY:

• 2 large cucumbers (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled in alternating vertical stripes, seeded, then cut on the bias 1/4-inch thick
•  Kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, crumbled
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
•  Finely chopped scallions, toasted white sesame seeds and steamed rice, for serving (optional)
•  Freshly ground white pepper

FOR THE SAUCE:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon Sichuan chile flakes

PREPARATION

1. Place cucumbers in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon salt, and gently massage the pieces. (This helps to release some of the water.) Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes until the cucumbers are slightly wet and pliable to the touch.
2. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients with 1 tablespoon water.
3. Prepare the stir-fry: Heat a wok or a large skillet over high. When smoking hot, add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the tofu, season generously with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the tofu is partly golden. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Wipe the wok or skillet clean, and keep off the heat until the cucumbers are ready.
4. Drain the cucumbers and rinse under cold running water. Drain well, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
5. Heat the wok or skillet back over high heat. When hot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add the garlic and allow to sizzle for just 10 seconds, then toss in the cucumbers, stir-frying for 2 minutes. Return the tofu to the wok and toss well.
6. Add the sauce and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the cucumbers look glossy. Taste and season well with salt and white pepper. Top with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve with rice, if using.

Quick Pickled Jalapenos

 https://gimmedelicious.com/quick-10-minute-pickled-jalapenos/

Haven't tried them yet

Good Start - Hummus Pasta

 https://www.madeleineolivia.co.uk/blog/hummus-pasta

Next time try this instead

https://www.thissavoryvegan.com/one-pot-creamy-hummus-pasta/

Yummy Black Beans

 https://cookieandkate.com/best-black-beans-recipe/

Roasted Gnocchi and Veggies

 https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-crispy-sheet-pan-gnocchi-and-veggies-247360

The veggies are SOOOOO good. The gnocchi is meh.

Pickled Onions - Easy, looks like it'll be pretty good

 https://cookieandkate.com/quick-pickled-onions-recipe/

Baked Oatmeal bites

 https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/fruity-oat-breakfast-bites/

Used quick oats and almond milk instead, not sure if that affected it. They seemed pretty good, but not specatacular, may have to try some of the varients. 

Roasted Onions

 Oh my god do this again. 

This is the recipe

Take a sweet onion

Peel it

Cut it in half

Drizzle it in olive oil

Place it on a baking sheet with parchment paper at like 400 something. 

Roast it for a while. Done

Spinach and Artichoke one pot fettucine-- yummy, don't know that I'll make an effort to do again

 https://www.budgetbytes.com/spinach-artichoke-wonderpot/

Baked Apple in Microwave-- went bad

 https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2010/01/microwave-baked-apples-two-ways.html

Keeper: Pan recipe: Sweet potato and black bean hash

 https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-sheet-pan-sweet-potatoes-and-black-bean-hash-235981

Used the end of last week's pot of taco beans instead of canned. Very yummy 

Looooove these restaurant style black beans

 https://yupitsvegan.com/instant-pot-black-beans/

Taco Seasoning Recipe

 https://www.spendwithpennies.com/taco-seasoning-recipe/

Easy Borscht-- More like cabbage soup, but still delicious.

 https://centslessdeals.com/quick-and-easy-borscht/

Greek yogurt or sour cream is ESSENTIAL

This was super easy and yum, I'd make it again, but it was definitely mistake to make it a main meal--- I kept having to go back and have like a second meal later because it filled me up fast, but didn't last.

Vegan Instant Pot Shepherd's pie

 https://www.heynutritionlady.com/slow-cooker-lentil-shepherds-pie/

Pan Tofu and Green Beans

 https://www.delishknowledge.com/sheet-pan-spicy-tofu-and-green-beans/

Making it now 

Tex Mex Casserole

 https://skinnyms.com/5-minute-tex-mex-southwestern-casserole-recipe/

A bit boring, but good start.

Didn't last. Would only make if going to serve and eat then. 

Pinto Beans Instant Pot

 https://sweetcsdesigns.com/restaurant-style-instant-pot-pinto-beans/

I was not too impressed, had a ton of extra water, beans aren't right. Think it needs soaking.