Quick and Easy Cinnamon Rolls

So I have never made my own crescent rolls before, mainly because I make mine from scratch. My Mom had wanted some for thanksgiving, so I picked up a few packs. I had no idea they were vegan, but after reading the container and a few online sources, more votes were in favor of vegan. [Veganize that old standby, pigs in a blanket, using tofu hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry. (Pepperidge Farm brand puff pastry and Pillsbury Crescent Rolls are vegan.)] <---from the PETA website.

So, as I sat on my couch this morning, my sweet tooth hit me. I grabbed a can, popped it open and spread out the dough.

Here are the steps:

1) Roll out the dough so that it is a rectangle
2) Pinch the seams
3) Melt Earth Balance and brush a layer over the dough
4) Sprinkle enough brown sugar over the butter to cover the dough
5) Sprinkle cinnamon over the brown sugar (use however much you'd like)
6) Roll the dough into a log
7) Cut into 8 rounds (less if you want really thick buns)
8) Place into a greased cake pan
9) Bake at 375* for 10 minutes

They were so good that I didn't need to make an icing for them. I did however, make a maple butter to add on mine when it was hot out the oven. (SO GOOD)

This is a great quick thanksgiving morning breakfast. No sense in slaving over breakfast when you have to slave over a huge vegan dinner!

Enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Here is another side dish idea for the big T-day. I have always been a fan of these little miracle cabbages, but my Husband has not. I baked these up one night and begged him to try them. Now, we fight for who gets the bigger portion.

What I do:
Clean the BS, cut off rough ends and cut in half.
Tear off any leaves that do not look healthy and toss them.
Allow to dry for a bit, or towel them off with a clean towel.
Throw them in a large bowl and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. (enough to coat but do not drown them, a Tablespoon or more if you are baking a lot)
Add a few splashes of Balsamic Vinegar. (A little goes a long way. I use about a Tablespoon and a tad more)
Then do the whole...Salt and Pepper to taste thing.

Place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with foil for easy clean up.
Oven at 400*
Bake for 15-20 minutes


Another way I have done it in the past is by omitting the vinegar and using a little bit of fresh squeezed oj.

Or

Leave out both and just use olive oil for the full taste of the brussels sprout!

Raw Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and that means trying to "fit in" once again. I have a few tested and approved recipes that I want to share with those that may not have a complete menu yet. I wanted to make cranberry sauce the other day, but didn't want the insane amount of refined sugar that comes with cooking it stove top. I decided to look online to see how popular raw cranberry sauce is. I got lucky! I modified it a little because I have an attitude problem and can't follow instructions.

This is the direct link http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/cranberrysauce.html

I did not throw in an orange or use water, instead I fresh squeezed about 3/4 of a cup of Tangerine Juice.

Place everything in your blender on the low chop settings. You can add more juice or water depending on how chunky you want it to be. I was worried that it was going to be very tart, but the dates really cut that down. I was really pleased with how it tasted. (and that it was healthy!)

The recipe:
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 apple
1 cup dates
1/2-3/4 cup fresh squeezed oj/tangerine juice.

If you are looking for something that is better than the jell that comes from a can, this could be it!

The Loving Hut Philadelphia

Hey Loving Hut fans, I am here to give you a little insiders peak at the Loving Hut on South Street in Philly. I was first introduced to the loving hut when I lived in CA. I used to eat at their Vegetarian House in San Jose, then accidentally walked in to their grand opening of Loving Hut in Palo Alto, CA (it was my lucky day).  I personally love this vegan chain. The people are always super friendly and the food is cheap! (not cheap in a gross way, very yummy in an affordable way!). The menus are different at each location, which is fun because you get to try something new every time you visit a new spot. I have noticed that they always have a stack of Vegan Outreach literature in most of their stores, which is awesome. The Philly store has never said no to me putting info on the table. Just recently I placed a stack of cards and taped a flier to the wall and they were happy about it!

The food...is Gooooood. I have had everything on the menu and the only thing I would never buy again is the vegan burger. Don't even bother trying it. I have had their milkshakes, which will knock your socks off. Oh and they have bubble tea (tapioca tea), which is my fav drink. Everyone raves about the cheesy bread and I really love the spring rolls. You seriously have to stop by and show some love! Any place that is completely vegan needs our patronage!

The pics:

This is on the ceiling <3

The menu board. Mmm fall soup specials!

 

The store front

The details:
742 South Street | Philadelphia, PA 19147

****CASH ONLY****

The Menu:
Fooooooood

Miglet's Gluten Free Bakery, Danville CA

Sorry the posts have been few and far between. I had been on vacation for a week, then played catch up for a week! I went out to CA to visit family, and while there ate at some of my favorite locations. My mother in law introduced me to an awesome bakery. They specialize in cupcakes and are completely gluten free. She was so excited that they had vegan cupcakes that we went there straight from the plane!

It is an adorable store, all pink and pretty. They have cute t-shirts that you can take home and wear with pride. I noticed some of the kids in town were wearing them to school. They had 4 vegan cupcakes for me to choose from. I jumped for joy when I saw that they had red velvet! It was very good. I give it 4 bites and 2 thumbs up! I devoured it, but not before I took a photo!

Mmm vegan red velvet!

The details:

http://www.migletsgf.com/

Enjoy!