Whatcha Makin'??

[MadamSarcastra]

Next up, homemade ranch dressing! The only dairy I'll be using is some of my dad's non-fat Greek yogurt... and I'll be using hemp milk & NO egg.

OMG, I miss ranch dressing.... LOL

 

[silva]

Next up, homemade ranch dressing! The only dairy I'll be using is some of my dad's non-fat Greek yogurt... and I'll be using hemp milk & NO egg.

OMG, I miss ranch dressing.... LOL

Do you like hemp milk? I've never tried it, will it curdle like soy milk and lemon or vinegar will curdle like buttermilk? What herbs did you use? I made a silken tofu kinda dressing and wish I had dill, as I think of dill being what makes ranch dressing

 

[silva]

I'm making a tofu quiche with mushrooms onions spinach and garlic.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Do you like hemp milk? I've never tried it, will it curdle like soy milk and lemon or vinegar will curdle like buttermilk? What herbs did you use? I made a silken tofu kinda dressing and wish I had dill, as I think of dill being what makes ranch dressing

I like it better than almond or soy milk for cooking. I'm not using vinegar OR lemon juice (the tang will come from the yogurt). Of course, I put nooch in EVERYTHING I make... But herbs/spices-wise, I'm using Mrs. Dash (original & table blend), garlic power, onion powder, thyme, parsley, & dill weed. I LOVE dill in ranch!

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Well, it definitely LOOKS like ranch.... but, wow, that yogurt is pretty overpowering. The hemp milk added some sweetness... but I know what's going to improve this immensely: Roasted garlic.

I am going to roast a bulb right now. LOL

 

[KLS52]

I'm making a tofu quiche with mushrooms onions spinach and garlic.

I'm making a tofu quiche too! Mine has mushrooms, onions and zucchini.

 

[silva]

I'm making a tofu quiche too! Mine has mushrooms, onions and zucchini.

I just had two pieces! Do you add lemon, or some kind of acid to tofu recipes? I always do and think that may why people are calling it bland in reviews. I didn't see lemon juice added to any of the recipes I browsed
Next time I want to add some vegan cheese

 

[PTree15]

I'm going to make blueberry muffins and bring them to my parents' house tomorrow.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

I'm going to make blueberry muffins and bring them to my parents' house tomorrow.

Oh, how nice!!

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Well, I think the dressing is MUCH better... I added some mashed roasted garlic & drizzled in some of the evoo it roasted in. I would NOT classify this as ranch, however.... more like a healthy, tangy, tasty roasted garlic & dill yogurt dressing. This would make a KILLER base for tzatziki sauce!

 

[silva]

I just made an orange julius- with 1 cup almond milk, 6 oz frozen OJ concentrate (the small can), 2 teasp vanilla, a couple spoons powdered sugar and ice, blended. It made two big drinks, the other one my son had. We spiked them with vodka, and soooo good!

 

[silva]

Well, I think the dressing is much better... I added some mashed roasted garlic & drizzled in some of the evoo it roasted in. I would NOT classify this as ranch, however.... more like a healthy, tangy, tasty roasted garlic & dill yogurt dressing. This would make a KILLER base for tzatziki sauce!

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'Cause tzatziki is made with yogurt?
I'm telling ya, you should try Just Mayo!

 

[MadamSarcastra]

'Cause tzatziki is made with yogurt?
I'm telling ya, you should try Just Mayo!

Yogurt, dill, cucumber... served with falafel, etc.

I really can't stress enough how much I dislike mayo. And if I DID try it & hated it (as expected), wtf do I do with the rest?? I don't like waste, and I can't pawn it off on Jerry 'cuz he hates mayo, too. LOL

Just looked at nutritional info & ingredients. 10g of fat and no nutritive value whatsoever. Yeah, I'm not exactly chompin' at the bit to try this stuff any time soon.... Sorry, doll.

 

[PTree15]

I just made an orange julius- with 1 cup almond milk, 6 oz frozen OJ concentrate (the small can), 2 teasp vanilla, a couple spoons powdered sugar and ice, blended. It made two big drinks, the other one my son had. We spiked them with vodka, and soooo good!

That sounds awesome! I am going to have to try that.

 

[silva]

Yogurt, dill, cucumber... served with falafel, etc.

I really can't stress enough how much I dislike mayo. And if I DID try it & hated it (as expected), wtf do I do with the rest?? I don't like waste, and I can't pawn it off on Jerry 'cuz he hates mayo, too. LOL

Just looked at nutritional info & ingredients. 10g of fat and no nutritive value whatsoever. Yeah, I'm not exactly chompin' at the bit to try this stuff any time soon.... Sorry, doll.

I get that, but isn't ranch dressing made with mayonnaise? I mean the usual recipes are, and bottled dressing I know of has it, or has milk, eggs, and oil--which make mayo!
oh-oooooh!- found you one I bet you'll like!
Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe - Yup, it's Vegan

 

[MadamSarcastra]

I get that, but isn't ranch dressing made with mayonnaise? I mean the usual recipes are, and bottled dressing I know of has it, or has milk, eggs, and oil--which make mayo!
oh-oooooh!- found you one I bet you'll like!
Avocado Ranch Dressing Recipe - Yup, it's Vegan

Ya know, it's funny... I HAVE a ripe avocado that I was going to use in the chickpea salad. LOL It's probably gonna turn it ugly brown, though. I don't have lemon or lime (wouldn't wanna use 'em, anyhoo)... maybe a teaspoon of vinegar. I dunno, we'll see what happens. I might just use half the avocado in the salad... I'll fill an empty jar with dressing (as is) & try mixing the other half avocado in the remaining dressing. I DO enjoy experimenting!

In any case, my preference it to make stuff, as much as I can, from scratch. I'll keep your suggestion in mind, though! I see Just Mayo in the store.... I may, in fact, consider using a bit for a spinach-artichoke dip one of these days. Using only cream cheese is just a little too... naughty.

FYI... I'll never use Worcestershire sauce (vegan or not) or any sort of syrup or sweetener. The fewer ingredients, the better. And I don't want added sugar or salt in ANYTHING.

 

[silva]

If you go to a Dollar Tree they're known to have the small bottles of Just Mayo for a buck.
I wasn't a mayo fan before, but when I found vegan mayos I found they add a creaminess to things that I would have otherwise have dairy products. My tofu quiche would have benefited from some mayo!

 

[MadamSarcastra]

If you go to a Dollar Tree they're known to have the small bottles of Just Mayo for a buck.
I wasn't a mayo fan before, but when I found vegan mayos I found they add a creaminess to things that I would have otherwise have dairy products. My tofu quiche would have benefited from some mayo!

No Just Mayo at my Dollar Tree. What a shock. LOL

 

[KLS52]

I just had two pieces! Do you add lemon, or some kind of acid to tofu recipes? I always do and think that may why people are calling it bland in reviews. I didn't see lemon juice added to any of the recipes I browsed
Next time I want to add some vegan cheese

No, I have never added lemon or other kind of acid to my tofu quiches. I don't think I've ever seen that in the recipes I've looked at.

I don't find mine to be bland at all, luckily! I do add Daiya cheddar and Mozzarella shreds. Plus nutritional yeast and sometimes, even vegan parm.

I often make mine crustless, as well...always trying to eliminate unwanted calories. But. This time I had the bright idea to use hash brown potatoes as the crust. I'm so excited...it's in the oven now. I hope it comes out ok...I'm bringing it to Easter brunch tomorrow at my cousin's house, along with a french toast bake and cinnamon rolls.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

No, I have never added lemon or other kind of acid to my tofu quiches. I don't think I've ever seen that in the recipes I've looked at.

I don't find mine to be bland at all, luckily! I do add Daiya cheddar and Mozzarella shreds. Plus nutritional yeast and sometimes, even vegan parm.

I often make mine crustless, as well...always trying to eliminate unwanted calories. But. This time I had the bright idea to use hash brown potatoes as the crust. I'm so excited...it's in the oven now. I hope it comes out ok...I'm bringing it to Easter brunch tomorrow at my cousin's house, along with a french toast bake and cinnamon rolls.

I hope it turns out awesome! Post a pic!