Five-Story Bean Dip

Monday, September 7, 2015 - Dinner cookout
Five-Story Bean Dip (Recipe from Party Vegan by Robin Robertson)

I made this bean dip for a holiday cookout.  The dip was easy to make, and it was a festive, easy-to-eat food for the party.  It tasted great and was well received - I got several compliments on the dip, and most of it was eaten!

The dip was made up of five layers:
1. Pinto beans with salsa and chili powder
2. Guacamole
3. Salsa
4. Sour cream (dairy-free) with chilies and lime
5. Veggies

Served with tortilla chips.

Southern Fried Seitan

Monday, September 7, 2015 - Lunch
Southern Fried Seitan (Recipe from Party Vegan by Robin Robertson)

This was my first time making seitan (wheat protein), although I've eaten it several times in restaurants.  It turned out pretty well, and I think I'd like to try it again in some other recipes as well.  This Southern Fried Seitan recipe is an alternative to fried chicken.

The seitan pieces were dipped in a batter of almond milk, mustard, lemon, and spices, then covered with panko bread crumbs.  I used a small amount of oil to pan-fry the seitan.






The recipe turned out really well - delightfully crispy and very tasty.

Served on a tomato basil wrap, with lettuce, tomato, and green pepper.


The leftover pieces were also very good dipped in barbecue sauce.