yummy savory mini-cheesecakes with arugula salad!

I was so hungry when I came across this recipe that I made it the same day - bout two hours later.

It was delicious!!!  I'm sharing and I highly recommend it!

Mini Cheesecakes

2 teaspoons earth balance

1 slice bread, processed in a food processor to make 1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 cup (one 8-ounce container) whipped vegan cream cheese

1/2 cup silken tofu

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 cup vegan sour cream

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1/4 cup daiya cheese

add roasted garlic and other favorite

Salad

3 cups arugula or butterhead lettuce (Bibb or Boston leaves), or another tender, crunchy lettuce

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

Dash salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions after the jump!!!

stacked wine? what a good idea!

I just stumbled upon this on the internet.  Isn't this an amazing idea?  Four plastic cups perfectly
rationed.  No more scamming about how much you've had vs how much he's had.
website: stackedwines.com
image via OrangeCoast.com

inspired by this!

 Fo Porter is so gorgeous and those shoes are so major!  I just love every bit of this photo!

image via citizensofculture.com

 I've posted photos from Sass&Bide, Heidi Middleton's fabulous home before and

here are a few more that's inspiring my home makeover.  Just so tranquil.

images via rdujour.com

Tracee Ellis Ross is so beautiful in this photo. 

image from instagram

Yummy Sea Bean Roll Ups.  Ingredients are:

cucumber, pine nut cheese, carrot, sea beans

image and recipe via veganmenu.blogspot.com

Beautiful Chickpea Cake Recipe via Discerning Brute

What You’ll Need (serves 4):
• 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 medium crimini mushrooms
• 2 Tbs oil for pan-frying (you can bake these too if you want to avoid oil)
• Relish for topping

Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, smash the garbanzo beans until they are a flaky mass (don’t overdo it, some texture is good).
2. Dice the garlic and mushrooms. Mix them into the bowl with the garbanzo beans.
3. Combine the flax and vegetable stock, then add it to the mixture.
4. Add in the cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring an oiled frying pan to medium heat
6. With your hands, make 1″-thick cakes about 2″ in diameter
7. Fry on each side until golden and crispy (or bake at 350º for 15-20 min on a baking sheet w/ wax paper)

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