Category Archives: seitan

Sauerkraut Stuffed Corned Seitan

The recipe I’m about to share would be ideal for St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s fantastic any day of the year. As a reuben lover, my mind started playing with variations on the theme. I quickly happened upon the idea of using Julie Hasson’s steamed sausage recipe but taking it to the next level: stuffed! [...]

Super Bowl Sunday (aka Super Food Day)

Jim used to be a huge football fan. Then when the Browns left Cleveland for Baltimore, he decided it wasn’t worth his time. We won’t be watching football on Sunday, but we’ll still use event as an excuse to have a fantastic appetizer and small plate spread. Our snacks will taste just as wonderful while [...]

The Unturkey Roast

 With mashed potatoes and gravy, cider caramelized brusselsprouts with cranberries    The roast is easy to cut in thick or thin slices. Americans have always associated Thanksgiving with food. This recipe is a modification of the Gobbler Slices in Vegan Sandwiches Save the Day. If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, this roast is a [...]

Asian Salad Number 1

  Spicy seitan atop a chopped salad of bok choy, daikon and other clean-out-the-fridge vegetables rose to the next level when I added canned chopped cherry tomatoes. Warning: these tomatoes are very potent!  I chopped up a handful and they added a salty, ginger and garlic zing. I’m working on a sesame dressing,  and this [...]

Super Fast Reuben Sandwiches

  This is the one you make when you haven’t planned ahead, but just can’t wait for a reuben. How can you get this one on your plate so quickly? It’s the seasoning of the seitan. Canned: Dill pickles (not sure which recipe) Pickled Garlic Scapes (optional) sub: minced garlic Here’s the plan: Thaw about [...]