Amy's Happy Tummy

Mayo or Miracle Whip...that is the question! :) When I was young, the answer was neither, but I needed something on my hotdog so it was a very little bit of mayo. I still don't use mayo a lot, but sometimes you need a little and I think this recipe actually tastes great.    This recipe is tasty, low-cost, and super simple! Ingredients: 1 C unsweetened or plain soymilk 1 C canola oil 1/2-3/4 tsp salt 1/2-3/4 tsp onion powder 2 Tbsp lemon juice Instructions: Put the first four ingredients into a high-speed blender.  Blend for one minute and then fold in 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice.  Mayo Tip:  If you want this to mimic sour cream, just add another Tablespoon or two of lemon juice.

 Chia pudding. The first time we had this we were so impressed. My kids (and I!) gobbled down the everything that I made. It was truly yummy! And it's so good for you. Fiber. Protein. Healthy fats. This yummy meal helps control your blood sugar levels and is great for cholesterol levels and gut health. It's good for building lean muscle, and it helps you feel full and satisfied.  Ingredients: 1/4 C chia seeds 1 C soymilk (or other nondairy milk) 1 T maple syrup (or other natural sweetener) Instructions: Pour ingredients into a jar and mix well. Let settle for 2 - 3 minutes and then mix again. You don't want any clumping. Cover the jar and store in the fridge or at least 2 hours. When you're ready to eat, top with your favorite fruit and enjoy cold.  

You can call it yogurt.  You can call it pudding.  We call it yummy! You can use it on so many things!  We love it on granola, pancakes, and oatmeal.  We also love it plain. We even use it as one of the toppings when we make oatmeal bananas splits.  While the base is tofu, I don't think you'll be able to tell. Ingredients: 1 16 oz block of firm water-packed tofu 4 C (heaping) of frozen strawberries (can throw in other berries) 1/2 C honey 1/4 C canola oil (or other neutral flavored oil) 1 T lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla Instructions: Put all ingredients into a blender and run until completely smooth and mixed thoroughly.  Put into a sealed container and store in refrigerator for an hour or two.  It will get a bit thicker as it sits in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

This has become our favorite jello substitute!  I think that you'll agree that it is yummy! Ingredients: 1/4 C minute tapioca 2 C canned pineapple, drained and reserved Pineapple juice and water to make 2 cups 1/3 C cane sugar or honey Instructions: Heat liquid to boiling, sprinkle in tapioca.  Reduce heat and simmer until tapioca is transparent, stirring frequently.  Remove from heat and add sweetener and salt.  partially cool, then carefully fold in fruit.  Chill.  

This is one of the easiest recipes I've ever made!  Four simple ingredients...one great taste!  It is so super yummy that I could eat all the baked tofu just by itself. Ingredients: 1 lb tofu, 1/4 slices 1/4 C Bragg's Liquid Aminos 1 tsp chicken-like seasoning Salt-free seasoning Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine Bragg's and chicken-like seasoning in a small bowl and stir.  Dip the tofu slices into the Bragg's mixture and lay on a lined baking sheet.  Once all the tofu slices are on the baking sheet generously sprinkle the salt-free seasoning on top.  Bake in the oven for 50 minutes. Enjoy these in sandwiches, stir fry or salad.  They are even delicious plain!

Vegan.  Tasty.  Easy.  Inexpensive. That about sums it up!  You are in for a treat! Ingredients: 2 C dry TVP (beef flavor)  1 medium onion, diced small  1 C quick oats  2-3 T braggs  1 C vegenaise or other vegan mayo  ¾ - 1 C whole wheat flour  Instructions: Put TVP in a bowl and cover with water.  Rehydrate for 5-10 minutes.  After it is fully rehydrated, drain and squeeze all water out and put TVP in another mixing bowl.  Add all the other ingredients and mix together well, adding the vegenaise and flour last.  Shape into patties (with wet hands) and fry in a small amount of oil on the stove.  Makes approximately 10 medium size burgers.

Everyone needs to try this recipe.  I could sit and dip chips in this cheese at every meal, I think.  I like that it has lots of fiber and nutrients.  It's a little cheaper than some recipes because the base is made from potatoes and carrots.  It is bursting with flavor! Ingredients: 2 C cooked potatoes 1 C cooked carrots 1/2 C nutritional yeast, scant 1/2 C water (use from cooked potatoes and carrots) 1/3 C light olive oil 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp chicken-style seasoning 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp onion powder 2 oz pimientos Instructions: Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.   Serve with chips, on broccoli, as macaroni and cheese, on lasagna.  This is so very yummy!

I use to sparingly use a store bought vegan parmesan because some in my family didn't think spaghetti should go with out it, but I sure hated spending the money.  Since that time I have come up with a recipe and it does the trick!  It's very simple.  It's healthy.  And it tastes great! It's good on spaghetti.  It's great used in recipes. Ingredients: 1 C almond meal 6 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt Instructions: Put all ingredients in a container with a sealed lid.  Shake to mix thoroughly.  Store in the refrigerator for up to six months.

So much better than from a can.  So yummy.  So easy. Very versatile also.  I can't say I really go by this recipe because I don't usually measure, but this is a general idea of what I do.  The main thing I remember is that the gluten flour and the liquid are approximately the same.  Add a little more gluten flour or liquid as needed.  Play with it to see what works for you. Ingredients: 2 1/2 C instant Vital gluten 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder 3 T nutritional yeast flakes 2 C water + ¼ C Braggs liquid aminos Broth: ½ pot water (about 12 C or so) ½ C Braggs liquid aminos 1 T onion powder ¼ C beef seasoning ¼ C yeast flakes                                          1 T garlic powder 1 – 1 ½ tsp celery salt ...

This is my very favorite whipped topping recipe.  It is taken from 7 Secrets cookbook and is deeeelicious! Ingredients: 1 C water   2 T agar flakes (2 tsp powder)   1/2 C raw cashews   1/3 C honey or 1/2 C sugar   1/2 tsp salt   1 tsp vanilla   1/2 tsp coconut extract (I've never had this and it's great without - I just substitute more vanilla)   1/4 tsp xantham gum (opt, but especially nice in icing) 1 can coconut milk (or 2 C soymilk) Instructions: 1. Stir together the agar and water, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes. 2. Place the remaining ingredients in a blender along with hot agar mixture. Blend on high until smooth, adding water as needed to make 3 1/2 to 4 C total mixture (3 1/2 C for icing; 4 C for whipped topping). Pour into a quart container and chill in refrigerator several hours or overnight. For quicker chilling, use a large, shallow container. Hint: Since thi...