#175 The Case of Chocolate Cupcakes

My vegan cupcakes puff up in the oven due to the same chemical reaction as in kids' volcano science fair projects!

1-1/2 cups flour

1/3 cup cacao

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup coconut oil, measured in liquid form

1 tablespoon instant decaffeinated coffee granules

1/2 cup light coconut milk

1/2 cup water

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

vegan frosting

sprinkles

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

Line a 12-cup muffin tin with baking cups.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cacao, baking soda, salt and sugar.

In another bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, instant coffee granules, coconut milk, water and vanilla.

Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.

With a spatula, quickly stir in the vinegar until incorporated.

Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups (about 1/3 cup per cupcake).

Bake until the tops spring back when lightly touched, about 18 min.

Cool them for 5 min. in the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Pipe frosting onto the cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

Serves 12.

♥ Becki

PS Baking soda and vinegar, baby!

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H ow to make a traditional tossed salad your own? Use the freshest greens, the crispest cucumbers, the most succulent tomatoes, and MAKE YOUR OWN DRESSING! Yogurt and Honey Ranch Salad Dressing and Dip 1/2 cup 2% yogurt (or vegan yogurt) 70g (about 1/2 cup) feta, chopped (or vegan feta) 1/3 cup light mayonnaise (or vegan mayo) 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder salt pepper honey (or agave syrup) Blend together all the ingredients, including salt, pepper and honey to taste. Thin with water if needed for that perfect pour. Serves 3-4. ♥ Becki

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#110 The Case of Poutine

"Poutine is a typical Canadian dish (originally from Quebec ), made with French fries , topped with brown gravy and curd cheese ."—Wikipedia N utritionists worldwide may be screaming in horror that poutine has captured the world by storm but, proud Canadian that I am, I'm shouting, "Yippee!" To be sure, vegetarians are reputed to eat more along the lines of tofu, broccoli and brown rice but an occasional poutine won't kill us. In fact, fast-food poutine makes quite a comforting indulgence! Did you know that poutine gravy, which is generally made from a mix, is vegetarian? Valerie of McCormick Canada Inc. confirmed to me by phone that Club House Brown Gravy Mix contains no meat products. Silly to write out a recipe. All you do is sprinkle French fries with cheese curds then pour brown gravy over top. Seriously...yum! ♥ Becki PS To leave me (and Cynthia) a message, click on the comment button below.

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