I know it’s been a few days, but I have been cooking, I promise! I made a really yummy sweet and sour the other day with ‘meat’balls, but I didn’t get a picture. Oops.
At least I remembered to snap a picture of lunch yesterday - Vegan Dad’s Best Ever Vegan Alfredo! with whole wheat pasta, peas and Morningstar Chik’n Strips. The Brit didn’t really like it so I probably won’t make it again, but I thought it was really good.
Today we had a favorite in these parts, my vegan meatloaf. This time I divided it into six individual portions (in a jumbo muffin tin) for easy serving and freezing. Served with peas and mashed potatoes and gravy, of course!
Last but not least, some photos that I just found that I realized I never uploaded (oops again!). These are from my family’s joint January/February birthday party, which included my own.
First, the generic ‘Happy Birthday’ cake:
Next, my little sister (who turned twelve!) wanted a chocolate cake with a horse on it. I was a little pressed for time, but I managed to come up with this:
And last, I wanted to make something a little different for my birthday, so I decided on lemon lavender almond cuppies:
Some people were afraid to try them, but I thought they were great… and that’s all that really matters, right?
Wow! This whole post was amazing.
That alfredo looks perfect, so rich and creamy!
I love individual meatloaf, such a great idea.
WOW! Those cakes look decadent and delicious, and well done on the icing horse!
What an interesting flavor combination on those cupcakes, they look so delicate and sweet.
yep poopie, that’s all that really matters when it comes to food is if you like it. agreed.
btw-yer name kills me in a most awesome way. my spouse and i are trying for our second child, we’re not even preggo yet, but we’ve started nicknaming him/her as “dookie” as in #2. funny, huh?
i like the idea of making individual sized meat cakes. hmmmm. cupcake tins decorated with a mashed tater topping and ketchup?
oops, note that i meant meatless loaf cakes, not meat cakes of course.
Afraid to try a cupcake?! Those people are crazy. No offense to your fam, but seriously…they’re adorable little baby cupcakes.
Also, Vegan Dad’s alfredo looks awesome. Especially with those chicken strips.
And is that your own recipe for meatloaf? Do tell! I’ve been wanting to make a good meatloaf for awhile.
sweet jeebus – those lemon lavender almond cuppies sound (and look) flip'n amazing! and you're right – as long as you love 'em who cares if people were intimidated by them. that just means more for you! w00t! and i think the horse is great! nice job!
such a smart idea on the wee meatloaves. i need to get some mini pans and give that a whirl sometime. and oooh my gosh – the alfredo! sweet sh*t that looks damn deeeelicious! i think dan & i will have to try that soon! mmmmmmmmmmm!
Those last cupcakes are so elegant and beautiful! Nothing generic about that HB cake.. I could dive right in.
The alfredo looks so creamy and rich.
That pasta looks awesome. My boyfriend is a freak who doesn’t like creamy sauces, so I’ll have to wait till he’s out of town to try it.
Your lavender cupcakes look great! I love the sprinkling of lavender on top, it’s so pretty.
I’d never thought of individual sized meat loafs… what a great idea!
Ooh everything looks great, but especially that meatloaf! Have you ever posted the recipe for it? I’m always looking for a good meatloaf recipe.
The horse cake looks great! And the lemon-lavender cupcakes sound interesting. I have never tried lavender before and I am very curious to see what it would taste like in a dessert. Screw all those people who wouldn’t try your cupcakes! That just means more for you.
I would have tried them!
I love the mini muffin/meatloaf idea.. thanks for reminding me of that.. I’ve done it in the past and it would be perfect to do now and freeze some for later..
Very impressive piping! I wish I had that kind of skill- I’m just terrible at decorating cakes.