Tag: homemade

Thai Curry Orange Lentil Soup

The erratic weather here in Chicago has been a welcome reprieve from the imminent winter doom that lingers but now my family is feeling the sick blues. It started with the middle boy, worked it’s way to the little prince and now Momma is down 

3-Grain Veggie Burgers

Back in the recesses of my mind is a memory of a Broccoli Burger served by Whole World Natural Bakery & Restaurant that I can still taste. I haven’t been there since the early 90’s when I was a much darker haired, newly turned vegan, 

Vegan Potato Salad

Vegan Potato Salad

So comforting, so delicious. Don’t you just love potato salad? I guess I was supposed to share this recipe with you before the 4th? Oh well, I’m not really a holiday kind of girl. My eldest was six by the time I decided to make a big deal out of his birthday. Oh, and what a bash it was. So glad that I opted not to have that event at home!

Anyway, you want to know how to make potato salad that will have even your momma asking for the recipe? Yes, my momma happened to drop by and thought that my potato salad was that delicious.

Vegan Potato Salad

Get a 5 pound bag of red potatoes and boil them in their skins. (I used a little less than a five pound bag.)  Make sure the water is well salted.

Vegan Potato Salad

Drain the potatoes.

Vegan Potato Salad

Cube the potatoes. I find that the potatoes are easier to work with if you let them cool off a bit. After cubing, if potatoes are still very warm let them chill in the freezer. That way, they won’t break apart too much when you stir everything together. I don’t know about you, but I like my potato salad chunky, instead of mushy.

Vegan Potato Salad

Let’s get down to business. Fresh dill, a rib of celery, relish ( I used sweet) and mustard ( I used Horseradish because there was no more yellow).

Vegan Potato Salad

On top of your cubed chilled potatoes. Add diced celery, onion, 1/4 cup relish and 1 tablespoon mustard.

Vegan Potato Salad

Grab a handful of dill, chop finely and throw that in.

Vegan Potato Salad

Spoon in about 2 cups of vegan mayo. Vegenaise will work or you can make your own as I have shared in the eggless salad recipe. Add salt to taste, mix well and serve.

Vegan Potato Salad

Throw this on a plate with some freshly grilled vegetables and boca burgers and there you have it. Summer on a plate!

No Animals Were Harmed in the Creation of this Dish!
With Love,
Laviyah