Cooking With Dia » Vegetarian

Dia’s Spicy Asparagus and Spring Onion Tart (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Administrator — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:06:51 +0000

This really is a moreish dish that you can use for a dinner party. If you are like me, and love spicy food this is something very quick and easy to make. Enjoy!!!!!

Dia’s Famous Chili – Totally Vegan

Administrator — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:59:40 +0000

I had a lot of fun yesterday slow cooking this chili. It's been a while since I made any, and this turned out great! Not too spicy, but just enough heat for me.

Seventh Day-Giant Figgy Pudding Truffles

Administrator — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:19:50 +0000

If you are a new visitor to my blog, you may think this is a candy blog! I've been doing a lot of candy making this past week because I think it's important to get all of the gift ideas out of the way before it gets too close to Christmas. I promise I will start posting proper dishes soon. This recipe is probably the easiest so far. They are getting easier and easier, but that's because at this point all of you are cooking your arses off. On the seventh day of Christmas Dia brings to you her Giant Figgy Pudding Truffles!

5 Vegan Ice creams (soy free) by Dia

Administrator — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:50:01 +0000

One of the first things I thought about after becoming vegan was ice cream: How would I replace it, What if I didn't like the soy stuff, how on earth could I make it creamy without cream??? So many questions, but I finally cracked the code.

Dia’s Noodle Soup

Administrator — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:54:32 +0000

Even in nice weather, people get unwell. There is nothing more comforting than a bowl of noodle soup. Many have come to associate noodle soup with chicken, but as someone who does not eat meat I had to improvise.

Dia’s Macrobiotic Pizza

Administrator — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:45:26 +0000

Cooking With Dia makes Macrobiotic Pizza easy!

Dia’s Upside Down Cake (Gluten Free, Macrobiotic and Vegan)

Administrator — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:06:26 +0000

I almost fainted when I tasted this cake this afternoon--one of the most delicious desserts I have ever experienced. You may think I'm a little biased, but believe me, I'm my worst critic! For me to say this is by far the most fantastic cake I have ever made, means it tastes wonderful! And it is refined sugar free!!

Dia’s Macrobiotic Sesame and Peanut Noodles

Administrator — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:11:38 +0000

I know what you're thinking, "Macrobiotic???". Yes, Macrobiotic. Macrobiotic cooking is very similar to cooking vegan: no eggs, dairy, meat, etc. In addition--no refined sugar! If you are feeling sluggish, try going macrobiotic for 30 days and see how much better you feel!

Monkey Bread: Vegan and Gluten Free

Administrator — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:45:06 +0000

I remember the first time I experienced Monkey Bread--I was eight years old and at a very wealthy girl's tenth birthday party. I expected an extravagant cake, so when this lumpy pile of balls approached the table with 1 measly little candle on it, I was taken aback. I asked, "What the hell is that?" "We don't say hell in this house Miss Dia," my friend's mother whispered, "It's Monkey Bread!" "WHAT?!?!" I screamed, "There are monkeys in this bread?" "Ha ha ha ha, no dear, it's just called Monkey Bread," the mother explained. "Why????" "Time to blow out the candles!!!" Needless to say I was ignored. My point is, I don't know why it is called Monkey Bread--even Wikipedia doesn't know:

Rolled Aubergine–Eggplant Dolma

Administrator — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:31:33 +0000

I have been wanting to make Dolma for a while now, it is an Eastern European way of hollowing and stuffing vegetables which have the typical appearance of looking rolled. Most cooks will stuff their chosen vegetable with cheese and meat, or cheese and fish. I decided to stuff mine with Orzo, a rice shaped pasta, sweet peppers, chili peppers, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Why not just use rice instead? Orzo has the most delicious flavor, that even the finest risotto rice cannot duplicate. I use this a lot in my pasta dishes and soups. Be sure to try it some time!

Dia’s Vegan Super Duper Chocolate Cookies

Administrator — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:20:43 +0000

These chocolate cookies turned out fantastic and quite large! I even feel making them vegan makes them taste better than my usual cookies. These aren't fat free by any means, so prepare for an evening of overindulgence and bake away!

Dia’s Vegan Banana and Chocolate Chip Muffins

Administrator — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:20:18 +0000

Last night I baked my first set of vegan muffins. That's right eggless muffins, I thought they would just crumble apart, but they turned out to be the perfect consistency and bound well. They tasted delicious, and it is hard to taste the difference between these and my old muffin recipe.

Spaghetti with Chickpea Bolognese

Administrator — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:44:42 +0000

My mom was telling me yesterday how my dad would make me buttered spaghetti with chickpeas mixed through when I was little, and she told me that I used to love chickpeas. I can't remember any of this, and I thought I only started eating chickpeas in 2004. That's what happens when you have brain surgery after brain surgery I guess. Anyway, I decided to make this dish to see if it would jog any memories--it didn't, but it tasted great!

Becoming a vegetarian

Administrator — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:04:13 +0000

I have always tried to incorporate as many veggies as possible in my recipes. One reason is because I have been slowly trying to give up meat and fish. This has been extremely hard for me (especially because of the fish) since I like many others, grew up with this idea indented in my brain– [...]

Veggie Fresine

Administrator — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:44:45 +0000

Here is another wonderful and tasty vegetarian meal that I made up one night with left over ingredients. I now make this often, sometimes substituting the fresine for spaghetti, but it still tastes just the same. You can even add aubergines and zucchini to the mix because this recipe is so versatile.

Baby Corn and Chili Stir Fry

Administrator — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:03:07 +0000

I don’t claim to be a vegetarian, but this dish is a fantastic vegetarian meal. Something I have trouble explaining to my carnivorous friends, is that you don’t need meat on your plate to feel full. A nice vegetable stir fry can do the trick. It is warm and comforting, and best of all delicious. [...]