Author: Sharon

Ingredients

2 cans Sweet Corn, no salt added (15oz ) OR…16 oz bag Frozen Corn ((thawed))
1-2 Tbs Water
1 Tbs Lemon Juice
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Garlic Powder
OR..1-2 cloves Freshly Minced Garlic ((for garlic butter))

Instructions
* Drain liquid from cans of corn and add the drained corn directly to your blender.   If using frozen, add the thawed bag of corn instead. 
* Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.  If using frozen you may need to add an additional tablespoon of water.   * For more of a ‘garlic butter’ taste, add 1-2 cloves of freshly minced garlic instead of the powder.
* Scrape into pan and simmer on low heat until slightly thickened.

For cornmeal recipe (instead of whole corn) try THIS.

Ingredients

1 large head of cauliflower, cut into small florets

3 tbsp veg broth for sautéing

1 small fennel bulb, roughly chopped

1 shallot, chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely diced or minced

⅔ cup water

3 ⅓ cups veg broth

1 ¼ cups nut cream (optional)

2 bay leaves

1 small handful of chives, sliced

Method

Preheat the oven to 400°F

Toss cauliflower in 2 tbsp broth on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper.

Roast for 30–35 minutes (tossing halfway) until florets are browned and tender.

While the cauliflower is roasting, heat 1 tbsp broth in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Wauté the shallot, fennel, and garlic until softened, 5–8 minutes. Add ⅔ cup water and cook until mostly evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Add roasted cauliflower, broth, nut cream, and bay leaves. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, about 20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves from soup. Allow the soup to cool slightly, then blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.

Serve topped with garnish.

Ingredients

1.5 tablespoons veg broth for sautéing

2 large carrots, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 × 14 oz cans whole or chopped tomatoes

2 × 14 oz cans cannellini beans

3 cups water or vegetable broth

1 1/4 cups single cream

Handful fresh basil, to serve

Method

Add the broth to a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add the carrots and onions, and cook until softened.

Add the garlic and cook for an additional 3–4 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook for 25 minutes to reduce the acidity of the tomatoes.

Add the beans and stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add the cream. Transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender until smooth.

Sprinkle basil on top.

Ingredients

2 tbsp veg broth & 1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely diced or minced
1 tsp ground paprika
2 1/2 cups diced beets
2 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 carrot, diced
1L veg broth
1 x 14oz can chopped tomatoes
1 1/4 cups potatoes, cut into cubes
1 1/3 cup plain vegan yoghurt (optional)
1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Method

Heat 2 tbsp of broth in a large saucepan, over medium heat. Fry the onion, garlic, and paprika, until softened.

Add the beets, mushrooms, carrots, and cook until softened.

Pour in the stock and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for up to 1 hour.

Add the potatoes and cook uncovered for 20 – 30mins, or until the potatoes are tender.

Ladle into bowls, and top with a spoonful of yoghurt and chopped parsley.

🌿 Oil-Free, Low-Fat Copycat “Amy’s Roasted Vegetable No Cheese Pizza”

🍯 Sweet Onion Sauce (Oil-Free)

Ingredients:

2 large onions, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (for caramelization instead of oil)

1 tablespoon brown sugar or date syrup (optional, for sweetness)

Salt & pepper to taste

⅔ cup water (plus more as needed)

Directions:

Water-sauté the onions:
In a large nonstick skillet or saucepan, heat 2–3 tablespoons water over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to prevent sticking.

Add flavor:
Stir in balsamic vinegar, brown sugar (or date syrup), salt, and pepper. Continue cooking another 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until onions are deeply golden and jammy.

Blend:
Add ⅔ cup water and blend until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. (You want a thick, spreadable sauce consistency.)

🍕 Pizza Toppings
Ingredients:

1 lb whole wheat pizza dough (see oil-free recipe below)

1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, rinsed well and chopped (to remove oil)

1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped

3.2 oz shiitake or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced

1–2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional for mushrooms)

Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, thyme), minced

1–2 tablespoons balsamic glaze or reduced balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). If you have a pizza stone, preheat it too.

Prepare toppings:
In a nonstick skillet, water-sauté mushrooms with garlic until softened (add balsamic vinegar if desired). Drain any excess liquid.

Assemble the pizza:

Roll out the dough on parchment paper to desired thickness.

Spread the sweet onion sauce evenly over the crust.

Add artichokes, roasted red peppers, and mushrooms.

Sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Bake:
Transfer the parchment with pizza to a baking sheet or stone.
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is crisp and golden.

Finish:
Drizzle lightly with balsamic glaze before serving.

🍞 Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (Oil-Free, Bread Machine or Hand)

Ingredients:

2 cups white whole wheat flour

2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon maple syrup

⅔ cup warm water (about 110°F)

Directions:

Activate yeast: Mix warm water and maple syrup, then add yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Form dough: Add flour and salt, and knead until smooth (by hand or in a bread machine on the dough cycle).

Rise: Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.

Use: Roll out immediately for pizza or refrigerate up to 1 day.

💡 Tips:

For deeper roasted flavor, bake onions in the oven (covered) for 45 minutes at 375°F before blending.

If you like spice, sprinkle crushed red pepper before baking.

For extra richness, top with a few thin slices of oven-roasted zucchini or eggplant (no oil needed).