Pictures of good vegan food you've eaten! (1)

[cedarblue]

wow rainbow - fantastic cakes!! :D

[rainbow]

Aww, thanks folks! :D
This thread has been an inspiration, both in terms of giving me ideas of nice things to make, and in terms of making me want to make nice things to upload here! Today OH and I enjoyed the following for lunch:

Spiced vegetables, chickpeas and Mock* on a bed of couscous with olives and coriander
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4849040017_992009cd3e_b.jpg

Cherry and almond cupcakes
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4849041667_c0103c92c4_b.jpg

The above picture is what they looked like fresh out of the oven. Within a couple of minutes I couldn't resist and started the demolition process:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4849662566_afe476c259_b.jpg

The leftovers from this will keep me busy for a couple of days, so I promise I won't keep bombarding this thread with pictures... (although it is fun!). :)

*Mock Duck is the name of a savoury gluten dish made by Granose. It is very yummy which is why I eat it, but the name is terrible! Why would anyone want to pretend they are eating a lovely duck?! So in my family we just call it Mock.

[fondducoeur]

Rainbow...that coffee cake looks absolutely delicious.

[Gwydion]

^ Big time!

Is it wrong that I can 'taste' the cupcakes? Mmmmmmm.

[Mr Flibble]

It is if you've just broken in to Rainbow's house!

[rainbow]

Next time, just ring the bell!! :rolleyes:

[fondducoeur]

Smokey Grilled Tempeh, Potato Salad, Collard Greens

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSC00606.jpg

Tortilla Soup

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSC00678.jpg

Chinese-Style Orange Tofu with Sesame Green Beans

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSC00823.jpg

Snobby Joe's, Scalloped Potatoes, Collard Greens

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSC00571.jpg

Cherry Bomb Cheesecake

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSC00795.jpg

Scrambled Tofu

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSC00815.jpg

Gazpacho

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm292/fondducoeur/DSC00789.jpg

[rainbow]

Ooh, yummy! Do I recognise some of those from Veganomicon? I particularly like the look of the Chinese-style orange tofu!

[fondducoeur]

Yeah, a few are from V-con...the smokey grilled tempeh/potato salad/collard greens dish, and the snobby joes and scalloped potatoes dish.
The orange tofu and the tortilla soup were from the book Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food by Alicia Simpson.

[rainbow]

Made another coffee cake today, because I never actually got to taste the one pictured above. I haven't had coffee cake in years, so when I heard I'd made a good one, I needed to have me a slice! (And partner got a slice too)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4866441259_64bf9b8ef0.jpg

And before cake came the main course, barbecue tofu with vegetables served with tabbouleh:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4867034780_e0bef15b0b.jpg

[cedarblue]

what's your address?? :D

[Kimberlily1983]

More more more! Nom nom!

My Mum had a cake sale for a charity a couple of weeks ago. So I got to go on a baking spree. Here are a few of the things I made:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/4847567686_43e00c6c1c_b.jpg
Coffee cake!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/4847566464_fe3dc643b2_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4847570196_c443dcbe8e_b.jpg
Strawberry cupcakes with vanilla icing

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4847564014_dafec40046_b.jpg
Strawberry and chocolate muffins, plus cupcakes pre-icing (and some gratuitous mess in my kitchen - I shall get better at the presentation!)

And last but not least, some black forest gateau:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4847526122_81c8ccbbf0_b.jpg

Um, can I move in with you, Rainbow?

[rainbow]

Had family round yesterday evening for a special dinner. Main course was "chicken" and mushroom pie, using Realeat chicken-style pieces. I made two pies, here is the smaller one:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4878273067_577413a652.jpg

We dished it up with parsley potatoes and asparagus spears. We were pretty hungry so this photo was taken in haste before chomping away, hence the lack of artistry:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4878880458_df485e9347.jpg

Dessert was cheesecake, which is a first for me. I used a recipe by "Wolffie" in Sarah Kramer's "La Dolce Vegan" (I must confess that I find Kramer intensely annoying, but Wolffie seems to have some good recipes to offer). I tweaked the recipe by replacing the apricot topping with a summer fruit glaze (raspberries, blueberries and blackberries - I had to leave out strawberries because my Dad is allergic to them). I picked the blackberries myself! :) I think the cheesecake recipe was good, but there is still room for some tweaking. I'm guessing it takes a few cheesecakes to nail the combo that works best. (Any excuse to make some more!)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4878273867_5fa655f531.jpg

My slice!:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4878883542_47c84937d7.jpg

Thanks to those who said nice things about my previous pictures. Personally, I'm still lusting after that cream doughnut posted by Mr. Fibble. And the blueberry waffles, and the spring rolls, and all the things made by Beanstew, and many other yummy things posted on this thread. This thread is better than a recipe book for making me want to cook!

[Tofu Monkey]

We dished it up with parsley potatoes and asparagus spears. We were pretty hungry so this photo was taken in haste before chomping away, hence the lack of artistry:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4878880458_df485e9347.jpg


Can I ask if you care to share the recipe for the pie filling? It looks absolutely delishous and creamy, I can never get my pie fillings that mourish!

[rainbow]

Sure. I made the recipe up on the day so the measurements are rather approximate, I'm afraid, but it gives you something to work with.

Defrost Realeat "chicken-style" pieces and puff pastry.
Rehydrate a large handful of wild mushrooms, and a large handful of porcini mushrooms (you will need to leave them for about 20 minutes in boiling water. Don't throw out the water, it becomes very flavoursome and can be added to the dish). NB these are expensive so you can leave them out, but they do add amazing flavour to the dish.
In a large saucepan, add the following: 1 large leek, chopped; lots of mushrooms (I used three packs of chestnut mushrooms, which hold their shape well), whole if small, halved or quartered if larger; the "chicken" pieces; 2.5 Kallo mushroom stockcubes, dissolved in boiling water; a few cloves of garlic, crushed. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally and add more water if required. Heat your oven to about 220 degrees celsius.
While this is cooking, roll out the puff pastry and cut to the size of the pie dish. (I used Jusroll puff pastry.)
Add a bay leaf to the saucepan. Then add the rehydrated mushrooms and the water they were rehydrated in. Stir in one packet of vegan cream (I used the Alpro soya 250ml long-life packet). Add some soya milk. Stir thoroughly and keep the heat on low so that the milk doesn't curdle. At this point, you may need to add some cornflour in order to get the right consistency - you want it to be fairly thick. If adding cornflour, dissolve it in a little milk so that it isn't clumpy, then stir it in, and give it a minute or so to work before adding any more. Give it another five minutes or so, adding milk and/or cornflour to get it thick and creamy.
Almost ready now. Just give it a quick taste to ensure that the seasoning is right. Now is the time to add salt and pepper if it needs any (mine didn't, but as the measurements are somewhat approximate, it might need a bit of extra oomph).
Once happy, remove the bay leaf and pour into pie dishes, leaving a bit of room at the top. Tip: don't bake the pastry on top of the pie. Put it on a baking tray - this will make it crisper. Stick the pie dish(es) and the baking tray(s) in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden but not burnt. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a minute or so, then carefully move the pastry on top of the pie dish. It should be a snug fit so this isn't easy. If it has expanded a bit, you may need to trim is slightly. A little skilled manoeuvring may be required. This is why you need to give it a minute or two to cool, else this will really hurt your fingers!
I'm pretty sure that was all I did. When served with the potatoes and asparagus, it served six hungry people - you could easily reduce the recipe if you wanted a smaller amount. Hope this is helpful. I tend to be quite self-critical when cooking and am always looking for ways to improve my recipes, but I felt this one was a winner, so would probably use it again without modifications. But if you can think of ways to improve it, do share! :)

[rainbow]

I'm going to keep posting food pictures here until Mr. Fibble spots something tempting enough to trade for one of those cream doughnuts... ;)

First up, a totally simple meal of potatoes, beans and salad - nothing fancy, just love how colourful vegan food can be! (And proof that I don't just eat cake...)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4893668653_1f39010ac2.jpg

Leek and potato soup with fresh parsley and wholemeal toast:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4893658505_37dd38a013.jpg

And today's lunch, stuffed marrow with mince in a herby tomato sauce, topped with white sauce and breadcrumbs (NB if you look hard enough, you can see the Autumn issue of The Vegan in the top right-hand corner!)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4893660151_59bd7a7bd3.jpg

Followed by "Brilliant Berry Parfaits", made using a recipe from My Sweet Vegan:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4894254864_ed37595a4e.jpg

I'm an academic, and in term time I work such long hours that I end up eating the same old sandwiches and jacket potatoes on loop :zzz:. So I am making the most of the summer to unleash my creativity in the kitchen! (And I'm on sabbatical leave next year, so hopefully can maintain this until Christmas - after which I will be in Paris for a few months with limited kitchen facilities, but baguettes and carottes rapées on tap...) :D

[Tofu Monkey]

Sure. I made the recipe up on the day so the measurements are rather approximate, I'm afraid, but it gives you something to work with.

:)

Thanks for taking the time to do this, it's much appreciated. I shall be making this pie sometime this week, Just the picture alone makes me salivate! I'll post pictures of my accomplishment

[Kitteh]

Rainbow - you make fantastic cakes!!

FDC - I really want a snobby joe, like right now!

I have a lot to catch up on, first some pics of food I made before going on holiday

Black bean & plantain empanadas from Viva Vegan
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4781387338_d54d06df47.jpg

Mojo mushrooms & coriander lime rice from Viva Vegan
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4855048418_340fe83f9a.jpg

Gallo pinto from Viva Vegan
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4855048502_9257582294.jpg

And we just went to Melbourne for a holiday where there are so many vegan food options

Chickpea patties, chickpea pumpkin sald & hummus
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4864216625_8189be0391.jpg

Buckwheat veggie dumplings & Chinese broccoli
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4864835380_2ca2fcb689.jpg

[Kitteh]

The Ben special pizza, gf base
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4865832034_dfaa82ea5a.jpg

These are all from a place called Lord of the Fries, it's a veg*n fast food place

Chick'n Nuggets
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4893248558_6eeab9c288.jpg

Poutine (chips w/ gravy & vegan cheeze)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4892651229_25d448b244.jpg

Mini Burger
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4892651267_e083ddc49c.jpg

Onion Rings
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4892651309_d41090a6df.jpg

[Kitteh]

Chick'n Parma
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4892651337_dd99c8de92.jpg

Bean Taco
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4892651451_0d3589c167.jpg

Tofu asada burrito & fries
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4892651489_29a7b119b8.jpg

[Kitteh]

And these are all from a bakery that has so many vegan treats

Jam donut and jam & cream donut
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4892655413_ca9dfb05b0.jpg

Iced donuts
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4893252616_55e453c787.jpg

Apple Scroll
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4893252688_1d1227b152.jpg

Pizza Bread
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4892655485_ec2d8db8a0.jpg

Mushroom Pie
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4893252716_cdf94105cb.jpg

[rainbow]

Tofumonkey - you're welcome! Happy cooking, and I look forward to seeing the results!

Kitteh - oh wow. I just love your food pictures. No offence to the Melbourne outlets, but the best pictures are of the stuff you made yourself. The taco and burrito look absolutely amazing. I just ate breakfast and this is already making me hungry again! Wow! You are an inspiration! [Edit - I didn't see the pictures on the next page. Oh boy, those doughnuts look incredible. Oh wow. *falls over and drowns in her own drool*]

[RubyDuby]

everything looks amazing!!

[cedarblue]

i especially like the look of those little dumplings with brocolli.....and the apple scroll.....nom nom

[Kitteh]

Kitteh - oh wow. I just love your food pictures. No offence to the Melbourne outlets, but the best pictures are of the stuff you made yourself. The taco and burrito look absolutely amazing. I just ate breakfast and this is already making me hungry again! Wow! You are an inspiration! [Edit - I didn't see the pictures on the next page. Oh boy, those doughnuts look incredible. Oh wow. *falls over and drowns in her own drool*]

Thanks, Rainbow :) It was 9 days of food-indulgence, and there were so many places I missed out on going to. I added you as a contact on flickr too!


i especially like the look of those little dumplings with brocolli.....and the apple scroll.....nom nom

The dumplings were delicious, I wish I could make them at home.