Posted on June 10, 2022November 15, 2022 by Chef Lonnie.G — 1 Comment

Elegant Vegan Eggplant Lasagna

Super fire & simple to make!!

Today is my born day & I wanted to give y’all one of my favorite go to dishes I mastered at 24 & my clients have been loving it.

Great recipe for beginner culinarians & one that you & your friends & relatives will love this summer.

Serving Size

Serves 4-6 people. Double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 30 mins

Cook 30 mins

Recipe

1 eggplant sliced in 1 inch 10-12 slices

3 cups of tomato pasta sauce

2 cups of vegan cheese (I used a blend of smoked gouda, cheddar, & mozzarella)

1 cup of vegan ricotta cheese

6 pieces of asparagus (optional side item)

grapeseed oil

black pepper

old bay seasoning

garlic powder

salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees

2. In a hot pan with grapeseed oil sauté eggplant slices until cooked on each side.

3. In a baking pan spread 1/2 cup of sauce on the bottom of the pan.

4. Add the sautéed eggplant to the bottom ( 9-10 pieces is good).

5. In a small bowl mix the ricotta cheese with 1/4 cup of cheese blend with: black pepper, garlic powder, salt & old bay seasoning.

6. Add ricotta mix on top of the eggplant & smooth it out well.

7. Sprinkle more cheese on top.

8. Add another layer of the eggplant on top of the cheese layer.

9. Spoon more tomato sauce on top of the last eggplant layer.

10. Sprinkle the remaining amount of cheese on top.

11. Sprinkle a bit of black pepper, parsley, garlic powder on top.

12. Bake in the oven for 25 mins.

13. Sauté asparagus in a hot pan & add seasonings.

14. Plate the eggplant lasagna & pair with roasted asparagus.

15. Eat & enjoy!

This is the recipe I used to make this Elegant Eggplant Lasagna. Add this to your weekly rotation!

Chef Lonnie.G

I am Chef Lonnie.G I have been Vegan for 5 years & been building my chef brand since 2019. I have always had a love for cooking & baking ever since I was a young teenager. I have Carribean roots & alot of meals are inspired by what I ate growing up & the different places I have traveled through out my life. I’m always looking to expand, experiment, & teach new ways on how to expand our palates & still eat healthy meals. I have a variety services I offer such as Meal Prep, Private Chef, Virtual Cooking Classes.

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Posted on May 27, 2022November 15, 2022 by Chef Lonnie.G — Leave a comment

Vegan Lobster Mac & Cheese

Favorites with a modern twist.

I am from the south Atlanta, Georgia to be specific. I grew up eating alot of soul food classics like Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, & different BBQ meats. But you know I’m vegan now so I wanted to make an updated version of some of my old meals.

This recipe is more for advanced culinarians & even for beginners if you up to the challenge. This one will definitely be a go to in your bag & one your relatives & friends will love.

Serving Size

Serves 8-10 people, double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 1 hr

Cook 20 mins

Recipe

4 cups of vegan cheese sauce (check Cheesless Queso Dip Recipe for instructions)

1 cup of hearts of palm sliced in thick pieces

1 box of elbow macaroni pasta

6 cups of vegan cheese (I used a mix of cheddar, mozzarella & smoked gouda)

3 tablespoons of smoked paprika

1/2 tablespoon of old bay seasoning

1 tablespoon of pink himalayan salt

1 tablespoon of garlic powder

1/2 cup of breadcrumbs

1/2 tablespoon of vegan butter

sprinkle of parsley for presentation

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Boil water & cook macaroni noodles until firm but not too soft.

3. Heat the cheese sauce on low heat & add 3 cups of vegan cheese.

4. Stir the cheese sauce until creamy it reaches a creamy thick consistency. Set aside.

5. Drain pasta & set aside.

6. Add cheese sauce to pasta & mix until well combined. Add salt, garlic powder, & pepper. Mix well & set aside.

7. Season hearts of palm in small bowl with: paprika, old bay seasoning, salt & pepper, & garlic powder. This will be the “lobster”.

8. Add the hearts of palm to the macaroni & mix together.

9. Add macaroni to a baking pan or baking dish pre-greased with vegan butter.

10. Top with more hearts of palm & then sprinkle remaining vegan cheese on top, along with the bread crumbs.

11. Sprinkle a bit of parsley on top. Bake for 20 mins on 400 degrees.

12. (Optional) serve with collard greens & bbq jackfruit. Eat & enjoy!

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Posted on May 20, 2022November 15, 2022 by Chef Lonnie.G — Leave a comment

Decadent Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream

Classic Summer Dessert Turned Vegan

I’m back again with another classic. Summer is right around corner its getting hot. I wanted to share a new recipe that I’ve been working on. My dessert bag is getting deeper & yours will too.

This is a simple recipe, great for beginners. Super tasty & one that you’ll want to make over & over.

Serving Size

Serves 6 people double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 10 mins

Blend 2-3 mins

Freeze 3-6hrs to serve immediately (or overnight)

Recipe

5 frozen bananas

1/4 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup of cocoa powder

1/2 tablespoon of agave nectar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place frozen bananas, cocoa powder, coconut milk, & agave into a food processor or high-speed blender.

2. Blend on high until it reaches a smooth consistency, 1-2 mins.

3. Pour into a loaf pan & let freeze until firm. 1-2 hours is best for quick serving. (Freeze overnight for a more solid ice cream.)

4. Serve with vegan chocolate wafer crisps & sprinkle of cocoa powder for extra presentation, eat & enjoy.

This is the recipe I used to make this Decadent Chocolate Ice Cream. Add this to your rotation!

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Posted on May 6, 2022November 15, 2022 by Chef Lonnie.G — Leave a comment

Rich Vegan Rasta Pasta

For the Pasta Lovers

I always have been an avid pasta lover. Over the past two years this has easily become a top three favorite. Deeply embedded in my Jamaican roots, I’ll always vouch for this one.

This is an intermediate level recipe, great dinner recipe for those who want to add a new meal to their culinary bag. This one is definitely a hit!

Serving Size

Serves 4 double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 15 mins

Cook 20 mins

Recipe

2 cups of bell peppers sliced ( I used red, yellow & green)

1 cup of plant based sausage sliced in thick pieces

1/2 cup of chopped yellow onions

1/2 tbs of minced garlic

1/2 tbs of wet jerk seasoning

1/2 cup of chopped bella mushrooms

1 jar of coconut milk

1 box of penne pasta

2 tbs of grapeseed oil

1/2 cup of nutritional yeast

1/2 tbs of curry powder

seasoning blend (parsley, himalayan salt, black pepper, paprika, old bay seasoning 1/2 tbs of each)

Instructions

1. Sauté onions & garlic until translucent.

2. Add curry powder & mushrooms, sauté until curry is cooked & fragrant (important since its a raw spice).

3. Add pasta to boiling water & cook for 10 mins until al dente (pasta should have a slight firmness but not too soft).

4. Add bell peppers, jerk seasoning & plant based sausage to pan. Saute 4-5 mins. Veggies should be soft but & sausage tender.

5. Add coconut milk to pan & let simmer on low heat for 5-7 mins.

6. Once the sauce has thickened, add nutritional yeast & seasonings at the end.

7. Stir everything thoroughly & add in pasta.

8. (Optional) Roast asparagus in oven & serve with the pasta.

9. Plate up eat & enjoy!

This is the recipe I used to make this Rich Rasta Pasta. Add this to your weekly rotation!

Chef Lonnie.G

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Posted on April 29, 2022November 15, 2022 by Chef Lonnie.G — Leave a comment

Savory Vegan Spinach Empanadas

One of my favorite hand held foods.

Empanadas are a staple in many cultures across the world. You can fill them & serve them so many ways. Miami really exposed me to the different varieties of these. Many small Mom & Pop shops have these & they taste immaculate. I wanted to recreate my own version!

This a simple recipe that most people with cooking experience can make. You won’t be able to get enough of these, a must have in your recipe bag!

Serving Size

Serves 6 double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 30 mins

Cook 20 mins

Recipe

6 empanada doughs

4 cups of spinach

1 cup of mushroom

3 cloves of garlic minced

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

sprinkle of parsley for presentation

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon vegan butter (melted)

1 cup of vegan cheese (mozzarella is what I used)

1/3 cup of all purpose flour

1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

3. Sauté garlic & mushrooms in grape seed oil until fragrant & soft.

4. Add in spinach & cook until spinach is thoroughly sautéed.

5. Add spinach to a bowl & mix in the vegan cheese. Add seasonings in to the spinach & set aside.

6. Flour a cutting board or smooth surface & lightly flour empanadas on each side.

7. Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of spinach mixture into the empanada.

8. Fold empanada in half & press the edges with a fork to seal it.

9. Place the empanadas on a sheet tray with parchment & lightly brush with vegan butter.

10. Bake for 15 mins on 375. Let cool for 10 mins.

11. Plate up eat & enjoy!

This is the recipe I used to make these tasty Savory Spinach Empanadas. Add this to your weekly rotation!

Chef Lonnie.G

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Posted on April 22, 2022November 17, 2022 by Chef Lonnie.G — Leave a comment

Miami Mango Sorbet

A hint of Sweet, Spice, and Everything Nice

Spring is here, its warming up outside & its one of the best times of the year its mango season! Mangoes are my favorite fruit & they are very versatile.

One of my more simpler recipes, anyone can make this. Great for beginners to learn & add a new recipe to your bag.

Serving Size

Serves 4 people double recipe for more servings.

Cook Time

Prep 15 mins

Cook 2 hrs

Recipe

4 cups of frozen mangoes

1 tablespoon of agave nectar

1/4 cup of lemon juice

1/4 cup of spring water

fresh mint leaves

sprinkle of tajin (optional)

Instructions

1. Add frozen mangoes to blender.

2. Add in agave, water, lemon juice.

3. Blend for 2-3 mins until smooth but slightly thick.

4. Pour into a loaf pan & let freeze until firm. 1-2 hours is best for quick serving. (Freeze overnight for a more solid sorbet.)

5. Remove sorbet from freezer & serve in a bowl. Top with fresh mint for the presentation & tajin for an extra kick!

6. Eat & enjoy!

This is the recipe I used to make this immaculate Miami Mango Sorbet. Refreshing & healthy. Add this to your weekly rotation!

Chef Lonnie.G

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Posted on April 15, 2022November 17, 2022 by Chef Lonnie.G — Leave a comment

Vegan Crab Cakes

Crab Cakes without the Crab

Before I started eating more plant based I did enjoy some seafood like crab, lobster, salmon. However through my experimenting in the lab I’ve learned some ways to recreate some of my old favs.

These crab cakes are an intermediate level recipe. So great for those who have some experience & want to whip up something new. I’m always amazed at how well they come out!