::What's For Breakfast?:: 'Sausage' Gravy Recipe

Tuesday was a not so good day for me. And when I don't have any wine handy, I resort to comfort food. Don't judge.

Everyone needs a good ole sulk fest.

Can I get an amen?

I went to the frig and after what seemed like 5 minutes of staring into it, I decided I would eat some biscuits.

But what the heck are biscuits without gravy?

Not my kind of comfort food, that's what it is.
So I whipped up some gravy and it was simply marvelous.

So great that Jaxsen wanted it for breakfast.

What you need

6-12 biscuits

3-6 Tbs of flour

2 cups of your preferred milk (I suggest soy milk. Don't use Almond Milk)

2 Tbs of Earth Balance butter 

Salt and pepper to taste 

1 teaspoon of garlic salt

1/4 cup of vegan 'meat' crumbles (I used Smart Ground by Lightlife) or sausage

1 teaspoon of oil

First, bake your biscuits according to the instructions on the package. 
Then combine the butter and soy milk and cook over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the flour. If you like your gravy watery, only add 3 tablespoons. If you like it thicker, add up to 3 more tablespoons. Only add one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. 
Now, add your seasonings. Stir frequently and let it cook for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the oil in the skillet and add your 'meat' crumbles. Cook for 5 minutes. Once the 'meat' crumbles are done, combine them with the gravy and stir.
Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 2 more minutes.
Your biscuits should be ready by now. Butter the tops of the biscuits and then top the biscuits with your yummy gravy.

 Enjoy!

 

Green Smoothie Recipe

 When I switched to a vegan diet, I started incorporating green smoothies into my daily routine. They give me so much energy! I actually ditched my morning coffee and now I start my day with this green goddess. Which is a HUGE deal for me. "Hi, my name is Aisha and I am a recovering coffee addict."  Anywho, you can't taste the spinach or kale at all. So if you're not a huge veg fan, this is the drink for you. Your kids will love it and it's a great way to sneak some veggies into their systems. The benefits to drinking these are endless. I love how much energy I have. My skin and hair are lookin' a lot healthier too! Ok, here's the recipe.



• A blender
• 2 cups of spinach or kale
• 3/4 cup of water or your preferred milk
• 1 cup of frozen or fresh fruit
• Ice
• 1/2 banana

Keep in mind, my blender is small and only makes enough for me. If you want more, double the recipe. You can add peanut butter, coconut, ginger, agave nectar, honey, yogurt, anything you want!

Put everything in the blender and blend away.

Now it is time to enjoy!

What is your favorite smoothie recipe?