#201 The Case of Greek Pasta Salad

When I turn one of my salads, such as my Greek Salad, into a pasta salad, I concern myself with shapes. In this case, seeded, chopped tomato turns into grape tomatoes, halved. And feta, crumbled, becomes Vegan Greek Style Sheese (from Bute Island Foods Ltd.), cubed.

1 cup penne rigate, cooked and rinsed under cold water

1 cup seeded, chopped cucumber
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup Greek olives, pitted
1/8 cup minced onion
1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Vegan Greek Style Sheese, cubed
vegetable seasoning

Toss together all the ingredients, including vegetable seasoning to taste.

Serves 2.

♥ Becki

PS If you can't purchase Vegan Greek Style Sheese, cubes of firm tofu, marinated overnight in a brine of 1/8 cup salt/2 cups water then rinsed, substitute very well. I say they're lighter than the faux cheese. Bonus: they use up leftover tofu!

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#39 The Case of Yogurt and Honey Ranch Salad Dressing and Dip

H ow to make a traditional tossed salad your own? Use the freshest greens, the crispest cucumbers, the most succulent tomatoes, and MAKE YOUR OWN DRESSING! Yogurt and Honey Ranch Salad Dressing and Dip 1/2 cup 2% yogurt (or vegan yogurt) 70g (about 1/2 cup) feta, chopped (or vegan feta) 1/3 cup light mayonnaise (or vegan mayo) 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder salt pepper honey (or agave syrup) Blend together all the ingredients, including salt, pepper and honey to taste. Thin with water if needed for that perfect pour. Serves 3-4. ♥ Becki

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#110 The Case of Poutine

"Poutine is a typical Canadian dish (originally from Quebec ), made with French fries , topped with brown gravy and curd cheese ."—Wikipedia N utritionists worldwide may be screaming in horror that poutine has captured the world by storm but, proud Canadian that I am, I'm shouting, "Yippee!" To be sure, vegetarians are reputed to eat more along the lines of tofu, broccoli and brown rice but an occasional poutine won't kill us. In fact, fast-food poutine makes quite a comforting indulgence! Did you know that poutine gravy, which is generally made from a mix, is vegetarian? Valerie of McCormick Canada Inc. confirmed to me by phone that Club House Brown Gravy Mix contains no meat products. Silly to write out a recipe. All you do is sprinkle French fries with cheese curds then pour brown gravy over top. Seriously...yum! ♥ Becki PS To leave me (and Cynthia) a message, click on the comment button below.

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