Avocado on Sweet Potato Toasts & Pierogi Lasagna is the Recipe of the Week!

Pierogi Lasagna

Serves 8 - Cooking Time 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 9 medium russet potatoes (about 3 pounds)

• 1/4 cup vegan butter

• 1/3 cup vegan cream cheese

• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder

• 9 sheets lasagna noodles - Do NOT use oven-ready noodles

• 3/4 cup shredded vegan cheese

• vegan sour cream

• sauerkraut

• chopped green onions

Preparation

1. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions and set aside. Pre-heat oven to 375ºF.

2. Peel and cube potatoes. Toss into a large stockpot with water and bring to a boil. Lower temperature to allow water to simmer and cook potatoes until soft.

3. Drain water from potatoes and add to a large mixing bowl. Add in butter, milk, cream cheese, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic and onion powder. Mash potatoes until light and fluffy.

4. Lightly oil a 9 X 13 baking dish and spread a very thin layer of the potatoes onto the bottom of the pan. This will help keep lasagna noodles in place.

5. Follow with first layer of noodles (using 3 sheets of noodles per layer), then spread a layer of the potatoes. Repeat this twice more and then top the final layer of potatoes with cheese.

6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake on center rack for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to sit for 5-7 minutes before serving.

7. Top with sour cream, sauerkraut and green onions.

Avocado on Sweet Potato Toasts

Serves 4 - Cooking Time 20 Ingredients For the Sweet Potatoes:

• 1 large sweet potato

• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

• 3 medium avocados

• 1 tablespoon "Everything Bagel" Seasonings

• For the "Everything Bagel" Seasonings

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon dried minced onion

• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes - optional, if you like a bit of spice! Preparation For the Sweet Potatoes:

1. Preheat oven 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Peel sweet potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, flip and repeat on other side (I also sprinkled with a pinch of sea salt).

3. Bake for 10 minutes and then flip sweet potatoes and bake for another 5-7 minutes.

4. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.

5. In a bowl, mash avocados and mix in fresh lemon juice and seasoning.

6. Top sweet potato "toasts" with avocado mix and desired amount of "Everything Bagel" seasoning.

For the Everything Bagel Seasoning:

• Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

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Irish Soda Bread Baked Oatmeal & Cacao Coffee are the Recipes of the Week!

Cacao Coffee

Ingredients

• 2 shots espresso (or 1 cup brewed coffee)

• 2 cups almond milk

• 2 tablespoons flax meal

• 2 tablespoons raw cacao nibs

• ice, if you like

• cinnamon for sprinkling

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients except cinnamon in a food processor and blend until combined.

2. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.

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Irish Soda Bread Baked Oatmeal

Serves 1 - Cooking Time - 20 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup milk of choice

• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

• 1/2 cup regular rolled oats

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• pinch of salt

• 1/8 cup raisins

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a single-serving ramekin with non-stick spray.

2. In a large bowl, add milk and lemon juice, stir, and let sit for about five minutes. (This is a replacement for the traditional buttermilk.)

3. Add in dry ingredients: oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until combined.

4. Add raisins and other optional ingredients (caraway seeds, sunflower seeds, other dried fruits like cherries, currants, and cranberries) and stir.

5. Transfer to the ramekin and bake for 18-21 minutes.

Notes

You can also added 1/3 cup pureed zucchini. Reduce liquid to 1/4 cup.

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Bacon and Egg Burgers & Chocolate Waffles are the Recipes of the Week!

Chocolate Waffles

Serves 5 - Cooking Time 45

Ingredients

• For the Gluten Free Flour:

• 1 1/2 cup Brown rice flour

• 1/4 cup Buckwheat flour

• 1/4 cup Almond flour

• 1/2 cup Arrowroot powder

• For the Waffles:

• 2 cups Plant based milk (Oat milk works well)

• 1 tablespoon Apple cider Vinegar

• 1/4 cup Coconut oil Cold pressed

• 1/4 cup Erythritol (or sweetener of your choice)

• 1 3/4 cups Gluten free flour blend (or gluten free flour of your choice)

• 3 tablespoons Cacao powder

• 1/2 cup Quinoa flakes

• 1 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt

• 1 tablespoon Grape seed oil (or oil of your choice)

• For the Chocolate Syrup:

• 60 gr Dark chocolate

• 1/4 cup Coconut milk Canned

• 1/4 cup Maple syrup

Preparation

To Make the Flour Blend:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.

To Make the Waffles:

1. Mix the milk with vinegar and let it sit for 10min to activate,

2. In the meantime, melt the coconut oil in a double boiler above steam, add it to the milk and stir.

3. Blend all the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

4. When ready combine all together by mixing gently until smooth and let it sit for 10min.

5. Preheat your waffle maker to a medium setting.

6. When ready, lightly brush with oil.

7. Fill your waffle maker measuring cup full and pour the batter in.

8. After you receive signal, open the lid, but close it again after few seconds for another minute.

9. When you receive another signal, careful remove with plastic thongs and spatula.

10. When ready, serve right away with strawberries and chocolate syrup.

11. The Chocolate Syrup:

12. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler above steam.

13. When ready, take it off the heat, add milk and whisk well until smooth.Add maple syrup and repeat.

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Serves 4 - Cooking Time - 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 12 ounces (340 g) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed

• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

• 1 tablespoon (8 g) garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon (8 g) onion powder

• 1 tablespoon (15 g) yellow mustard

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/4 cup (25 g) imitation bacon bits

• 1/2 to 1 cup (62 to 125 g) all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil, for frying

Preparation

1. Crumble the tofu into a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard, salt, and bacon bits, and stir to combine.

3. Knead in the flour a little at a time. Depending on how much moisture was left in your tofu, you may need a little or a lot.

4. Knead the heck out of this until you get a nice ball of dough, at least 5 minutes.

5. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to rest. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and form into patties.

6. Panfry in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until nice and golden brown.

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