Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

Brussels spouts were on sale recently, so I felt obligated to get some.  I wanted to try something new.  So I searched the web until I found this recipe.  It was great!  The original recipe called for broth, but I substituted white cooking wine to add more flavor.

You will need:

1 pound fresh brussels sprounts
2 shallots, diced fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
olive oil
White dry cooking wine (you can substitute vegetable stock here)

Clean the brussels sprouts and cut in half vertically.  Coat a pan in olive oil, heat, and place the sprouts in a single layer, cut side down.  Sprinkle the shallots and garlic on top.  Allow to cook until the sprouts start to turn golden brown.  Flip the sprouts over, add the cooking wine to cover the bottom of the pan, and allow to steam until the liquid has cooked off.  Enjoy!

*recipe adapted from www.cooksister.com

Vegan Crepes

I was watching a show on Food Network last night, and they were making crepes.  I love crepes, but didn't think I could figure out a way to make them vegan.  The show inspired me to try...and I'm glad I did.  They were every bit as good as traditional crepes!  Be sure to use a nonstick pan lightly coated with cooking spray to prevent sticking.  You will need:

For the crepe batter:

1 C all purpose flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1 1/2 C non-dairy milk (I used Silk Vanilla Almond Milk)

Place all ingredients into a blender and mix on high until all lumps are gone.  Preheat your pan on medium low.  Pour some batter into the center of the pan.  Then, swirl around to form a thin pancake.  Once it has cooked through to the top, gently tease up the edges with a spatula and flip.  Allow to cook for an additional 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until lightly browned.

For the crepe filling:

1 container Tofutti brand cream cheese
1/2-3/4 C powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix until smooth.  Add more or less sugar to taste.  Spoon into the center of the crepe, spread around leaving a nice border, and roll like you would a burrito.  Top the crepe with some fresh or frozen fruit.  I used frozen mixed berries.  I also topped with a little chocolate sauce...so yummy!