Mashed Yukon Gold and Sweet Potatoes

Sunday, December 27, 2015 - Dinner
Mashed Yukon Gold and Sweet Potatoes (Recipe from The Vegan Table by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau)

This was a simple and satisfying recipe on a day when I was feeling under the weather. I had some help with peeling and cutting the potatoes, then little effort remained to boil, drain, and mash the potatoes. The finished product was delicious - a sweeter version of mashed potatoes. The peachy color was pretty, resulting from the combination of yellow and orange potatoes. 

I used more almond milk than the recipe suggested, and I hand-mashed the potatoes (versus using an electric mixer) because I like my mashed potatoes to be creamy, yet lumpy.  

Prior to cooking: 

Carrot Ginger Soup

Sunday, December 13, 2015 - Dinner
Carrot Ginger Soup (Recipe from The Vegan Table by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau)

This soup was a unique combination of flavors that blended well together.  It was tasty, and really hit the spot on a dreary day.

Served with sweet and sour tofu and broccoli.  The sweet and sour sauce also turned out well, but was not a good combination with the soup - they were too similar and overpowered one another.  This soup would be a good appetizer or side dish with many other Asian meals. 

Split Pea Soup

Sunday, December 13, 2015 - Lunch
Split Pea Soup (Recipe from The Vegan Table by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau)

I've made this recipe once before (a few years ago, before I started the blog). I liked it at that time, but I think I liked it better this time. I included the optional ingredient - liquid smoke - which added some flavor to the soup.  This is a hearty and filling soup, and I have plenty of leftovers for lunch!