Cinnamon Raisin Waffles

serves: 5

1 3/4 Eggs* egg substitute
1 2/3 c. All purpose flour* Gluten free flour
1 2/3 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Milk * (Soy,Rice,Almond)
1/3 c. plus 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. Vegetable oil
2 1/2 tsp. pure cane sugar
1 Tbsp. plus 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. course Himalayan Salt
1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon
12/3 c. Raisins

Directions:

1. Preheat waffle iron. Beat eggs in large bowl using a hand beater until fluffy. Beat in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking powder, salt and vanilla, Raisin, Cinnamon until batter is completely blended well.

2. using non stick cooking spray, and spray preheated waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray. Pouring mixture onto hot waffle iron. Cook until golden brown. Serve with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Vegan Mac

Inspired by: Big Mac and Adapted from: http://www.copykat.com/2014/09/11/big-mac-recipe/…

* Picture from: Author: Stephanie Manley of CopyKat.com

This recipe was inspired by the Big Mac that almost everyone seems to enjoy across the world. Just because your Vegan does not mean you can't enjoy the taste of Big Mac.

Serves: 5

1 1/2 lb. of ground Seitan
1/2 tsp. course Himalayan salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 Tbsp. of margarine

"special sauce"
5 slices of Vegan american cheese
1 Tbsp. minced onion
15 dill pickle slices

Directions:

1. In a bowl combine Seitan and salt and pepper. Shape meat into ten patties. Shaping the patties somewhat thin. Set a griddle to 350 degrees. Placing Seitan meat on griddle and cook for 2 minutes. Seasoning with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Flip burgers and cook for an addition 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

2. Spread softened margarine on cut sides of bun and place on griddle until the bread begins to brown. Flip the middle bun and allow to toast on the both sides.

The burger Building: start at the bottom. The bottom bun, add on the sauce, onions, lettuce, cheese, patty, and the middle bun. Spread the sauce, onion, lettuce, patty, two or three pickle slices, and finally the top bun. And Whoa la you're in Business, Enjoy!

Ginger Peach Ice cream

Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/…/2380…/spiced-ginger-peach-ice-cream/

looking for a different twist on having Ice cream, come try this recipe.

Serves: 9

1 1/2 c. Milk* (Rice,Soy)
1 c. Plus 2 Tbsp. Pure cane sugar
1/4 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
5 oz. Peach puree
1 tsp. Ground ginger
3/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon (more if needed)
1/4 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
4 1/2 egg yolk, slightly beaten* Egg substitute
3 c. Heavy whipping cream
6 Fresh peaches, slice, and diced (more if needed)

Directions:

1. Whisk in the milk, sugar, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Stir peach puree, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla extract; simmer until flavors blend, for about 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Place the egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot milk mixture into eggs, whisking the mixture constantly. Pour warmed egg mixture into the milk mixture in the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thick, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Strain egg mixture into a chilled bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until chilled, about 2 hours.

3. Whisk cream into chilled egg mixture; add peaches and stir.

4. Pour peach mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to your manufacturer's instructions.

Apple- Pumpkin Crisp

Adapted from: http://www.bettycrocker.com/…/15d2823d-2ec8-4d0b-9a61-e844c…

When it comes to autumn there are two things that come into play "Apples" and "Pumpkins", and when they blended together they make a wholesome meal.

Serves: 8

1 1/2 c. chopped peeled apples (2 small)
1 1/2 c.golden raisins
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. margarine, softened
1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 c. canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/3 c. pure granulated sugar
1/4 c. milk* (Almond, Rice, Soy)
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 egg * Egg substitute

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. place apples in a medium size saucepan, and allow to cook until par boiled.

2. In a small mixing bowl, toss together 3/4 cup flour, the brown sugar, margarine and 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice until crumbly. Then set off to the aside.

3 . In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour over apples (Apples will continue to cook until soft). Sprinkle with flour mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool 20 minutes. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream with a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg .

Money saving tip Tuesday... Mixing Bowl

* Picture from: Ramkitchen.com

Welcome to yet another edition of "Money Saving Tips".
Today I will be bring you another tip straight form my Kitchen to your. Okay! I know some of you maybe familiar with "Rachael Ray" and "Anne Burrell" as well as many other television Chef out there.

As with different chef they have their own pacific name for their mixing bowl as they use it in a different way. "Yes" ! they use it to dispose of unwanted food while preparing a dish, and you can to use this as well. Living Better Cafe introduce you to the "Unhealthy bowl", this cut's your visitation to the trash can in half. How you're saying? when prepping for a meal you want to always keep your hands clean, So keeping a good size mixing bowl in hand reach. That way when your finish completely you just made only one trip instead of multiple trips to the trash can.

Breakfast pizza

Serves: 1 ( make 3 dollar-size pancakes)

Pancake batter:
3/4 c. whole oats
1 Tbsp. 1/2 tsp. flax seeds
3/4 c. plus 1/2 c. Water
1 pinch of Himalayan salt
1 dash cinnamon
1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. Pure cane sugar

Toppings:
1 Tbsp. Ketchup
1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. cheese
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 dash of garlic powder
1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. breakfast sausage, cooked (optional)

Directions:

1. Add whole oat, and flax seeds into a food processor and pulse until blended well. (oats should have a flour consistency, and the flax seeds shouldn't be whole)

2. Pour Oats flour, salt, cinnamon, and sugar into a mixing bowl adding water; then stir.

3. Heat a Dutch oven skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add batter and allow to cook. Flip when the pancake edges dry.

4. Remove the pancake from the skillet, spread ketchup, Sausage, cheese, and garlic powder, pepper flakes.

5. Preheat oven to 350.

6. Place Pizza into the oven until the cheese is melted.

Eggplant Black Bean Burger

Adapted from: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/veg…/zucchini-chickpea-burger/

Serve: 8

2 c. black beans (boiled, drained, mashed)
2 c. eggplant (grated, squeezed)
1 c. grated carrots
1 c. Mushrooms (chopped)
1 Jalapeno pepper (chopped)
1/4 c. chickpea flour
2 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. garlic (minced)
1 tsp. Himalayan salt

Directions:

1. Blend together mixture in a glass mixing bowl and mix well until combined well with hands or wooden spoon.

2. Divide mix into equal parts.

3. Heat dutch oven skillet with non stick cooking spray (don't spray cooking spray on skillet as it's on the heat).

4. Remove one portion of the mixture placing in between palms and form a ball gently. carefully pressing down with spatula in the middle of the ball to form patties.

5. Place onto Skillet and allow to cook on both side for a few minutes, until the patties turn brown.