Mock Tuna Salad

From: Bivens, T. “Mock Tuna Salad.” From Plant to Plate. Life and Health Network. 2013. Print.

1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup reduced fat Vegenaise (or simple mayonnaise)
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
2 Tbs sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2 Tbs nutritional yeast flakes
1 stalk green onion, chopped
1 tsp low sodium soy sauce
Directions
1. In medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork and
combine with the rest of the ingredients
2. Serve on whole-wheat bread with lettuce and tomato

Baked Beans

From: Griffin, V. “Baked Beans.” The Guilt-Free Gourtmet. Remnant Publications, 1999. 91. Print.

1 lb navy beans (or other bean of choice)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup dates, blended with 1 cup water
1/3 cup molasses
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp vegetable salt (can use Vege-Sal or low salt substitute)
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
1. Cook beans until tender. Drain
2. Add all other ingredients and bake in a sprayed,
covered 9x13 casserole dish at 350 for 1 hour
3. Uncover and bake about 30 more minutes, or until
golden brown and bubbly
4. Tastes even better the next day

Potato Salad

From: Smith, P. “Potato Salad.” Dinner with the Doctor. Unpublished, 2016.

7-8 medium red potatoes (scrubbed and cubed)
1 can black or green ripe olives - sliced
1 stalk celery - chopped
4 green onions - sliced
1/2 cup or more “Simple Mayonnaise
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 Tbs pickle relish (optional)
Directions
1. Cover the potatoes with salted water and cook for
about 10 minutes
2. Drain and chill
3. When the potatoes are chilled, add the rest of the ingredients and mix until well blended

Broccoli Slaw

From: http://hellyeahitsvegan.com/broccoli-slaw/ accessed Aug 14, 2016.

2 cup shredded broccoli stalk
3 medium carrots, shredded
1 apple, chopped
½ cup raisins
3 Tbs vegan mayo
⅓ cup orange juice
1 Tbsp sugar
Directions
1. In a large bowl, toss together broccoli, carrots,
apple, and raisins.
2. In a small bowl, beat together mayo, juice and sugar.
3. Pour mixture over fruits and veggies; toss until
coated.
4. Serve cold.
5. Tip: Can get pre-shredded broccoli/carrot/cabbage mix from Wal-Mart 

Simple Mayonnaise

From: Smith, P. “Simple Mayonnaise.” Dinner with the Doctor. Unpublished, 2016.


12 oz box Mori-Nu Silken tofu
1 cup raw cashews or slivered almonds
¼ cup lemon juice
1 ½ Tbs honey
2 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
Directions:
  1. Place all ingredients in blender and blend for at least 1 minute until silky smooth
  2. Chill

Picnic (August 2016)

Picnic
What kid doesn't love going on a picnic? Grab your basket and whip up some broccoli slaw, with potato salad and baked beans with mock tuna salad sandwiches as a side. Top the basket with fruit kabobs and you have the complete fixings for a delicious meal!

Broccoli Slaw
Potato Salad
Simple Mayonnaise
Baked Beans
Mock Tuna Salad
Fruit Kabobs