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10 favorite vegan recipes of 2014
We've had a banner year of cooking, with great things coming out of our kitchen, thanks to bang-up recipes from top cookbook authors and chefs. Here are 10 standout vegan recipes from 2014 that we know we'll be cooking again and again. Which one will you make first?
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Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole
Portland cookbook authorJulie Hasson released"Vegan Casseroles" this year, and it had some amazing comfort dishes. Our favorite was this skillet casserole with a Sloppy Joe filling and a slightly sweet cornbread baked across the top. This is one to hold onto for college football bowl games and the Super Bowl.
Get the recipe for Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole.
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Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins with Chocolate Chips and Pecans
Baking whizFran Costigan shared this muffin recipe as a Thanksgiving morning treat. But they are so good and easy to make that you'll want to enjoy them year-round. Chocolate is always in season, right?
Get the recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins with Chocolate Chips and Pecans.
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The BKT (Bacon Kale Tomato) Bowl
Terry Hope Romero's"Salad Samurai" was our top new vegan cookbook this year, and this recipe shows why. From its addictive tempeh bacon to its bacon bits made out of coconut (believe it), this salad shows that greens don't have to be blah and can be pure indulgence.
Get the recipe for The BKT (Bacon Kale Tomato) Bowl.
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Spicy Lasagna Roll-ups
This is my favorite recipe rescue of the year. The original recipe came from a 1988 recipe compendium from the folks at Reader's Digest called "Great Recipes for Good Health," which was essentially focused on eliminating any added salt to dishes, which was a healthy eating obsession at the time. Now it's updated, vegan and more flavorful.
Get the recipe for Spicy Lasagna Roll-ups.
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Veggie Oat Taco Mince
Oatmeal in a taco filling? We thought it sounded crazy, too, until we tried Kathy Hester's surprising Veggie Oat Taco Mince, which combines steel-cut oats with kidney beans, minced carrots, sautéed onions, green peppers and kale.
Get the recipe for Veggie Oat Taco Mince.
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Quinoa Salad With Vegan Green Goddess Dressing
Chef Aaron Guerra at theRose Villa retirement community in Oak Grove treats his vegan diners with great recipes, like this terrific salad with a from-scratch Green Goddess dressing that's so good you'll want to pour it on everything.
Get the recipe for Quinoa Salad With Vegan Green Goddess Dressing.
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Incredibly Edible Edamame Dip
Put that fancy high-speed blender you got for Christmas to work with this insanely good dip featuring raw edamame, spinach and enough tahini to make it creamy and rich. It’s a perfect addition to a New Year’s party spread, and will be a great halftime snack during college bowl games.
Get the recipe for Incredibly Edible Edamame Dip.
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Mediterranean Wheat Berry and Bean Salad
This healthy salad makes a great light lunch, but also could be a side dish with other Greek or Moroccan fare. You'll find wheat berries in the bulk food section of most grocery stores, but if you can't find them, you can substitute other whole grains, like faro, spelt or pearl barley.
Get the recipe for Mediterranean Wheat Berry and Bean Salad.
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Magic Mushroom Powder
You can find great vegan recipes in unusual places, like this homemade seasoned salt from the cookbook"Nom Nom Paleo." Yes, a Paleo diet cookbook! The blend of pulverized dried porcini mushrooms, kosher salt, dried thyme and red chile flakes is so good you'll find yourself sprinkling it over soups, roasted veggies and just about anything that can use a touch of umami.
Get the recipe for Magic Mushroom Powder.
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Mushroom and Miso Soup
This umami-rich miso soup is adapted from a recipe by celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, and is a comforting soup when fighting a cold. If you like, you can add a teaspoon of minced fresh ginger when you add the miso paste to make it even more soothing if you've got a sore throat.
Get the recipe for Mushroom and Miso Soup.
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