Vegetarian Journal's Foodservice Update
Healthy Tips and Recipes for Institutions
Volume XI, Number 2 Spring 2003
Vegetarian Quantity Recipes
Recipe Index
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Copyright: Nancy Berkoff
Makes two 13x9-inch single layer cakes (8 slices per cake)
Use prepared vegan mayonnaise to make this moist chocolate cake. Prepare a double batch and freeze for later use.
| Ingredients | Measure |
| Vegetable oil spray | to cover pan |
| All purpose flour | 5 cups |
| Dry vegan sweetener | 3 cups |
| Baking soda | 4 teaspoons |
| Unsweetened cocoa powder | 1 cup |
| Vegan mayonnaise | 2 cups |
| Water | 2-2/3 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
Method
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 13x9-inch pans with oil and set aside. Sift flour, sweetener, baking soda, and cocoa powder together. Place in a large bowl. One at a time, add mayonnaise, water, and vanilla, mixing well between ingredients. When all the ingredients are well combined, pour batter into baking pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Orange And White Potato Cilantro Pancakes
Makes about 24 pancakes Copyright: Nancy Berkoff
This is a new twist on traditional potato pancakes. Prepare a double recipe and freeze some for later use.
| Ingredients | Measure |
| Silken tofu | 4 Tablespoons |
| Deseeded, chopped fresh chilies | 4 Tablespoons |
| Peeled, grated fresh ginger | 1 Tablespoon |
| Fresh lemon or lime juice | 1/8 cup |
| Fresh lemon or lime zest | 1 Tablespoon |
| Cooled mashed sweet potatoes | 2 cups |
| Cooled mashed white potatoes | 6 cups |
| Chopped fresh cilantro leaves | 1 cup |
Method
In a small bowl, whisk together tofu, chilies, ginger, juice, and zest. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix together sweet and white potatoes and cilantro until well combined. Add tofu mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Form into patties. Spray a large sauté pan with oil and allow to heat. Cook pancakes, Vegetable oil spray to cover pan turning once or twice, until both sides are golden and heated throughout.
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Excerpts from the Spring 2003 Issue:
- Vegetarian Quantity Recipes
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