I dislike using the "v-word". It always feels like there is some unwarranted negative stigma attached and most people visibly recoil as soon as the word has left my lips. Maybe those big companies that make and market "food-like products" (you know the ones- all those processed boxes, bags and cans lining the shelves of the grocery store that have their own television commercials) have been successful in leading people to believe that "health food" tastes bad and foods called vegan have some weird secret ingredient that only new-agey types and hippies understand. On the contrary, folks! Vegan food is painfully simple and wholesome- real food, from the earth.
Vegan Dinner Club was born last month when in a very short span of time, several friends began asking me questions about the transition to plant-based eating. Some were timid, overwhelmed by the idea of change maybe a little bit hesitant of that aforementioned stigma attached to the "v-word". I want to change that, like yesterday. So why not say it loud and proud? Especially to the friends who want to know more about it and need to shake the unjustified stigma. VEGAN Dinner Club! I couldn't think of a better way to inspire others to embrace healthy eating than over a great meal. We welcome anyone with a shared love of healthy eating, potluck style, and hope to continue to meet with and inspire others with food once a month. No weird secret ingredients, just real food that is unbelievably easy to prepare. My husband and I had never made sushi before, and we found it so pleasantly simple that our 3 year old and 5 year old made their own sushi rolls along with us!
First, we cooked a huge pot of sushi rice, as in the entire 2 lb. bag, using this recipe which includes yummy extras like rice vinegar and sesame seeds. Then we got rolling.
On the menu:
Clockwise, from the top:
- Raw Zucchini roll
- Free-style Veggie roll
- Shitake Nigiri
- Golden Avocado roll (find the recipe here)
- Smokey Roasted Portobello roll (find the recipe here)
- this blog also shares a sushi rolling tutorial video that we found somewhat helpful.
- Mango Avocado roll
Raw Zucchini rolls:
You can find the original raw zucchini sushi roll recipe here,
though I adapted it a bit and used wasabi hummus.
Shitake Nigiri:
Find the shitake nigiri recipe here.
Thai Iced Tea:
- Steep one Thai iced tea bag for 4 minutes in hot water.
- Remove tea bag and stir in 2 tablespoons of agave nectar.
- Pour over ice.
- Top with a generous splash of coconut milk.
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