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Popcorn

19 Thursday Dec 2013

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“Popcorn?”, you may say. Yes. I am indeed writing a blog post about how to make stovetop popcorn! Why? Because most people do not know how! Thanks to my dad and our movie nights growing up, I have always known how to use a pan, some oil, and the stove to pop up some of the most delicious corn you have ever tasted in your life. “But I can just go to the store and get a microwavable bag! It is much easier!”, you may say. No. Surprisingly, it is literally the same amount of time and effort to pop your own popcorn than it is to buy the overpriced, mostly non-vegan, store-bought bags. 

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tbsp. oil of your choice

Here’s what you do:


Heat the oil on medium heat with 3 kernels, covered. Why 3? I have zero idea. Just do it. When the first kernel pops, pour the rest of the kernels in and place the lid on again. Swirl the pan around the stove to keep the kernels and oil moving to prevent them sticking to the bottom of the pot. The popcorn will pop. And pop. And pop. Wait one minute and remove from heat. Trust me. You want all of the popping to be stopped. If a single kernel pops when you have the lid off most of the fluffy, light, airy popcorn will be strewn across your kitchen floor. Now you can take the lid off of the pot and serve with your favorite topping! Just plain old salt is amazing on it. Nutritional yeast also makes a great, savory, cheesy flavor. Why does this work? Huh. All I know is the concept behind this method is that when a random 3 kernels are heated and one of the kernels pops, the oil is at the perfect temperature and the popcorn will not turn out overcooked or burnt. 

Ever get tired of plain, salted, or buttery popcorn? The nutritional yeast from earlier is a miracle worker. Not only does it contain essential minerals and protein, it tastes like cheesy popcorn! I would place the flavor very close to cheddar. 

Here are a few interesting toppings for your popcorn to keep things from getting boring.

Ranch Style

  • ¼ tsp. onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. dried dill weed
  • ⅛ tsp. garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp. sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp. black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp. vegetable oil
Mix this all together for a garden fresh, salty snack!

Sweet Chili

  • 3 tbsp. confectioners’ sugar
  • ½ cinnamon powder
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne powder
  • 1½ tbsp. paprika
Mix this all together for a kick-in-the-mouth sweet and savory flavor!

Here is a link to so many great vegan popcorn toppings from Yummly.

This is my favorite combination for a topping
Buttery, salty goodness!

Three. Juuuuuuust three

Be sure to cover it, obviously, or there will be a poppy mess

Srsly tho. Make your own popcorn! Save all the money!

Pop! POP! pOp! PoP! pOP! POp!


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Vegan Alfredo

09 Monday Sep 2013

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Smooth, creamy and savory, this vegan Alfredo sauce will send your tastebuds into a cheesy, buttery frenzy. It is hard to believe it is vegan because it actually tastes better than many non-vegan Alfredo sauces. 

Ingredients:

  • 1 c. coconut milk                   ($1.82)
  • ½ c. nutritional yeast             ($1.66)
  • 1 medium clove of garlic       ($0.26)
  • 1 tsp. dried basil                    ($0.05)
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • a dash of black pepper

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Asparagus pairs very well with this creamy Alfredo sauce.

Preparation:

Peel and mince the garlic. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Heat on medium, stirring frequently until almost boiling. Continue to simmer 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken. The longer the sauce boils, the thicker it will become. Pour over your favorite pasta. This quick and easy sauce costs $3.79 and will quickly become a new favorite. 

This recipe came from The Fitchen. They specialize in healthy eating that is “sometimes raw, usually vegan, always organic.” 

Experiment with this recipe. Serve with some freshly steamed veggies or use a different herb or spice instead of basil.

Nutritional yeast is the secret ingredient in this recipe. While the coconut milk provides the creamy base, the nutritional yeast adds a fistful of flavor and nutrients like the B-complex vitamins. These vitamins, like Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Pyridoxine, are hard to come by with a vegan diet. It is a magical product sent from above. This delicious seasoning can be used in sauces and as a topping for popcorn, potatoes, vegetables, rice, salads, and bread! BRAGG® Nutritional Yeast Seasoning has been around for over 100 years and can be found in most grocery and health food stores.