Good Kitchen Magic

Sour cream is one of those things that goes hand in hand with so many meals. Tacos, enchiladas, stroganoff, chips...you need a bit of creamy goodness to make it all come together! The problem is, the non-dairy sour cream can be expensive in places, and you really don't get a whole lot for your money. This recipe has changed all that for me!

The first thing that you need to know is that you'll want to play with the seasonings to get to YOUR personal taste. Me, I like my sour cream a little on the salty side. Others may like it milder. Feel free to experiment, this recipe is just a good base to jump off from. You'll get about 2 1/2 cups with this recipe.

Ingredients

1 package firm silken tofu (10.5 oz)
3T lemon juice
1T olive oil
2t apple cider vinegar
4t sugar
2t salt
2T plain soy milk

• Crumble the tofu and add to your blender. 

• Add the remaining ingredients and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Taste, and adjust the seasonings to make your perfect blend. 
• Enjoy!

Who says that just because you're vegan, you can't have all the fun of a delicious fondue? Yeah, sure, cheese is a no-go, but there are so many other delicious flavours out there! This recipe uses coconut milk and miso for a tantalizingly tangy fondue that pairs well with vegetables or bread. Try it at your next party, I'm sure it'll be a big hit, even among your non-vegan friends!

Amazing Vegan Fondue

Ingredients
1c cauliflower florets
1 1/2 c light coconut milk
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4t ground nutmeg
1t red miso paste (in your grocers nutrition section cooler, usually)
1/2t Dijon mustard
1/4 t soy sauce
1 t olive oil 
2 T corn starch 
salt and pepper to taste 

• In a medium saucepan, combine the cauliflower florets and coconut milk. Cook over medium heat until the cauliflower has absorbed the coconut milk and is softened. Add the remaining ingredients and cook until well blended, about 5 minutes or so. 
• Remove from heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Pour mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. 
• Serve with vegetables or bread, and enjoy!

Inspired by Kitchen Bitch, by Kim Barnouin