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The Joy of an Empty Pot

Everyday vegetarian recipes from a Zen Buddhist monastery.

Homemade Fresh Apricot Jam with Pectin

August 15, 2019

Homemade apricot jam with pectin is a real treat. This recipe uses original pectin and reduced sugar to bring out the flavor of the apricots.

Makes 4 half-pints

Apricot jam spread on fresh bread with jars of jam

Traditional Apricot Jam on freshly baked homemade bread.

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Filed Under: Jellies And Jams Tagged With: apricots, canning, lemon, pectin, water bath

How To Press Frozen Sliced Tofu

July 26, 2019

Sliced frozen tofu can be pressed by hand. But using a tofu press gives more consistent results and allows a little more time for meal preparation.

Makes Four Servings From One Pound of Pressed Tofu

Frozen tofu on baking sheet , thawed tofu on plate and tofu press.

Frozen tofu on baking sheet and a pound of thawed tofu on a plate ready to be pressed.

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Filed Under: Tofu Tagged With: frozen tofu, tofu press

Fried Egg Roll Chips with Sweet and Sour Sauce

June 17, 2019

Fried Egg Roll Chips with Sweet and Sour Sauce is the perfect side dish for any Asian meal. This crowd-pleaser is quick and easy to prepare.

Makes 8 Servings

Bowl of fried egg roll chips with sweet and sour dipping sauce

Fried Egg Roll Chips with Sweet and Sour Sauce.

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Filed Under: Side Dishes Tagged With: appetizer, Chinese, finger food, vegan

Fresh Basil Pesto with Walnuts

May 6, 2019

Here is the best way to make fresh basil pesto with walnuts. Walnuts are a great replacement for pine nuts when making pesto sauce.

 Makes 1 cup

Jar of fresh basil pesto with walnuts

One Cup of Fresh Basil Pesto with Walnuts

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Filed Under: Sauces and Gravies Tagged With: basil, italian, Parmesan cheese, pasta, pesto

Vegan Pecan Shortbread Cookies are Gluten-free

April 18, 2019

Vegan Pecan Shortbread Cookies are a variation of an old Scottish recipe. Just like the original shortbread biscuits, these are gluten free.

Makes 24 Cookies

Vegan pecan shortbread cookies with cup of green tea.

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Filed Under: Cookies And Bars Tagged With: cookies, desserts, gluten free, sweets, vegan

Sweet and Sour Savory Eggplant on Rice

April 2, 2019

Sweet and sour savory eggplant on rice could easily turn you into an eggplant lover. It is vegan and gluten free with a special ingredient.

Makes 6 Servings

plate of savory eggplant on rice

Savory Eggplant on Rice

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Filed Under: Main Dishes Tagged With: bell pepper, dinner, eggplant, gluten free, onion, rice, vegan

Meyer Lemon Syrup for Lemonade

March 27, 2019

One quart of Meyer lemon syrup will make 1 gallon of lemonade. This syrup can be stored in the refrigerator, freezer, or canned in jars.

Makes 1 Quart of Lemon Syrup

Glass and jars of lemonade

Jars of Meyer Lemon Syrup and Glass of Lemonade

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Filed Under: This And That Tagged With: drinks, lemons, sugar, summer

Trail Mix with Fruit and Nuts

March 18, 2019

This trail mix is very quick and easy. No cooking required. You may already have all of the fruit and nuts that you need in your pantry.

Makes about 3½ Cups

Bowl of trail mix

Quick and Easy Trail Mix with dried fruit and nuts.

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Filed Under: This And That Tagged With: almonds, apricots, craisins, cranberries, dates, pecans, raisins, snack, walnuts

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My name is Rev. David McKinney. I have been the head cook at the Vichara Buddhist Monastery since 1972. Thank you for stopping by. This blog makes it possible for us to share our vegetarian recipes with the rest of the world.
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