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Vegan Cooking- Are you kidding, I could never!

Yes you can and it's not hard to do. I thought a listing of the vegan recipes that are already in the blog might be of help to those of you who are interested in giving it a shot.
Over the next few weeks, I will be working to change over some of my favorite recipes. If they just don't taste right, trust me, I will be honest and say so.


The most interesting thing I have found over the last weeks, is how many dishes I had which were already vegan or just needed a slight modification to become so. It really is easy to do, so start cooking.
August 2012
Salsa de Chili de Arbol - Vegan
Salsa Roja - Vegan
July 2012
Cole Slaw with Pineapple and Toasted Sesame Oil - Just substitute the mayonnaise for vegan mayo and you are good to go.
Sweet Potato Salad- Just substitute the mayonnaise for vegan mayo and you are good to go.
 June 2012
Roasted Corn, Black Bean and Mango Salad - Vegan
 May 2012
Vegetarian Chili- It is indeed vegan as well.
April 2012
Eggplant Parmesan – Just sub out the regular cheese with some vegan Parmesan cheese and maybe a cup of Daiya Mozzarella and you are rocking.
March 2012
Spaghetti alla Checca – As mentioned in the recipe, the mozzarella and anchovy are optional, so leave them out and maybe add a little Galaxy Vegan Parmesan cheese to finish

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