Title Story...

The Bible tells the Story of Elijah who after 3 years of famine is confronting King Ahab of Israel who had deviated from the plan God had for his chosen people, and was leading the country in the worship of the false god of fertility, “Baal”.  450 prophets of Baal were not able to get their god to produce fire to burn up the sacrifice they were presenting.  But the God of Elijah sent fire from Heaven that burned up the sacrifice, the alter, and the water that had been poured over it.  The people then proclaimed the Living God to be the true God.  Before the day was over all the prophets of Baal had been killed, and the people had a fresh opportunity to worship the true God.

All the ooey, gooey, yummy food choices that present themselves to us on a daily basis, can become the prophets of Baal that will lead us to worship the false god of appetite.  Starting here, I will share recipes that can help us to Kill the Prophets of Baal.

Delphi’s Carob Chip Squares

2 c brown sugar                             

300 gm (8-10 oz) soft tofu                                                        

½ c oil 

2 ½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

3+ c all purpose flour to make a stiff dough that can be rolled.            1 c carob chips

1 c walnut crumbs (opt)

1.    Put first 3 ingredients into bowl, and beat until smooth. 

2.    Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well

3.   Place on a sprayed cookie sheet, sprinkle with flour, easiest way to roll on a cookie sheet is with the pizza roller (Pictured below) 

4.    Bake at 350 F for 25-30 min,

5.    Cool, cut into squares

Easy Breakfast Sausage                   

 Place all ingredients in Food processor in the following order:                                   

                                                                            

  ½ c  water
  ¼ c Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (or Soy Sauce)
  ¼ c Olive or Canola Oil
1½ c gluten flour
  ½ c quick oats  (optional, but makes them a little softer)
2 TBSP Sausage Seasoning Mix

TIPS: You may want to reduce the Bragg's or Soy Sauce to cut down on the saltiness.  About ¼ c cooked pureed beets can be added to give a red meat like colour to save one step, place the beets in with the liquid whiz till smooth, then add the rest of ingredients.

Spin until thoroughly mixed, pinch a little product, if not sticking together, add a little more water.                             

Cut aluminum foil Approx 10-12 inches long.  Place all of the mix on foil, form into sausage shape,  wrap foil abound product into a roll, and twist ends, to make one sausage roll.   

Bake on a tray or pan at 350 F for 1 hour.  Cool, unwrap, slice a little thicker then ¼" thick, will make between 15-18 pieces, freeze individually on a cookie sheet, then place in freezer bags, and use as needed.                           

Make Ahead Seasoning Mix

 8 TBSP Sage

3 TBSP Ground Rosemary

3 TBSP Marjoram

3 TBSP Sweet Basil

3 TBSP Garlic Powder

2 TBSP Salt

2 TBSP Cumin

To make a smaller amount substitute teaspoon Measures for the Tablespoons.

Vegan Spinach Dip

1 pkg (300 gm/10oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained.
2 cups vegan sour cream (see sour cream substitute recipes in this blog)
1 cup vegan mayonnaise (see  mayonnaise substitute recipes in this blog)
1/2 cup dehydrated vegetable flakes 
1/2 tsp each: salt, dill weed, garlic powder (or granules)
1/8 tsp turmeric
1 can (227mL/8 oz.) water chestnuts drained & chopped
3 green onions chopped (optional)

Mix all ingredients, cover and chill for 2 hours to blend flavours, stir before serving.

Note: 1 pkg of dry vegetable soup mix could replace the vegetable flakes, salt, dill weed, garlic powder, & turmeric, but check the ingredients, you would want them to be free of MSG, anything hydrolyzed, or hydrogenated 

Faux Cheesy Sauce

Cook:  
1 small potato 

1 small carrot in 1 1/3 c water

Blend with:

 2 Tbsp washed* cashews

 ¾ tsp salt

 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

 dash celery salt

 1 Tbsp Nutritional yeast (optional, adds more of a cheese flavour)

Note: If you are on a diet free of starchy vegetables, you substitute the potato and carrot with: 1 cup cooked white beans, 1 Tbsp of frozen or fresh red pepper & approx 1 cup of water, but adjust that to make a nice sauce consistency.

Wash: Cashews, come from third world countries, sanitation is limited, and often drying of nuts vegetables, and rices takes place on the pavement where automobiles, animals, and people travel.  Measure the cashews into a pint sized jar.  Cover the opening of the jar with a piece of window screen about 6 inches square, and screw the ring on.  Warm the jar with hot tap water, then drain, and pour boiling water to fill the jar.  Let that sit about 10 min, then thoroughly rinse the cashews, and then put them into the blender. 

This recipe does not freeze well, but I was leaving on holiday, and had to freeze a batch to keep it from spoiling.  When thawed, it was spongy, yet watery.  I put it back in the blender, and it came back to life nicely.

Favourite Faux Sour Cream #1

1 c raw cashews, washed*

1 ¼ c boiling water

½ t garlic powder

1 t salt or salt substitute

¹/₃ c lemon juice

Put the washed cashews into the blender.  Add the garlic powder, salt, then add enough of the boiling water to just cover the cashews.  Blend until it gets to thick.  Start adding the rest of the water slowly and blend until very smooth.  Once smooth, add the lemon juice and whiz briefly.  Chill well before using.  

This is great as a dip for chips, raw veggies, baked potatoes, and salads, perogies, anywhere you would like to have sour cream.

Makes 2 ¼ cups, and freezes well.

Wash:  Cashews, come from third world countries, sanitation is limited, and often drying of nuts vegetables, and rices takes place on the pavement where automobiles, animals, and people travel.  Measure the cashews into a pint sized jar.  Cover the opening of the jar with a piece of window screen about 6 inches square, and screw the ring on.  Warm the jar with hot tap water, then drain, and pour boiling water to fill the jar.  Let that sit about 10 min, then thoroughly rinse the cashews, and then put them into the blender.