Strawberry, Swiss and Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

 

I've been buying daiya cheese for about four years now.  When I first went vegan because of my thyroid cancer diagnosis (I'm completely cancer free now yes!) and I had missed cheese like nobodies business,  and I was told I could shop a couple stores with dairy free cheeses, yogurts, etc.  Ever since, I've been a vegan cheese-aholic and love creating exciting, flavorful and fun food recipes. And there was love at first sight when I found these slices of Swiss, Cheddar, Mozzarella Style melting slices. Since then, it's been heavenly creations ever since!

Last month I noticed daiya was having a grilled cheese sandwich contest and I decided to enter it. Here is my entry below.  It's easy and delicious.  Enjoy!

 

 

 



Strawberry, Swiss and Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich

 

2 slices Swiss Style Slices

2 large sliced strawberries

1 sprig fresh marjoram

2 vegan tortillas

1 tbsp chopped pecan

1 oz sliced onion

 

In a pan or on a griddle sprayed with non-dairy cooking spray, add tortilla and top with all ingredients except Swiss Style Slices.

Break up Swiss Style Slices into small pieces and sprinkle on top.

Place second tortilla on top and press to cook.

 

Let cool for 1-2 minutes. Eat flat or slice and roll for a cute presentation.

 

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And here are more delicious, tried and true recipes from My Delicious Vegan Diary using the Mozzarella Style and Cheddar Style ~Daiya recipes from My Delicious Vegan Diary

Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich

Chorizo Rice Stuffed Peppers

 

 

Chorizo Rice Stuffed Peppers

Hungry yet?  Well our dear friend Mike, the meat and potato cowboy is having a somewhat hard time with going vegan throughout the day.  He said he is feeling like he is missing a meal if he hasn't had meat or cheese.  So I decided to make Chorizo Rice Stuffed Peppers since it's a nice hearty meal.  Well, these babies passed the Cowboy test and he felt satisfied.  Not only was he satisfied, but these peppers are delightfully delicious. My whole family was in heaven.  The meaty rice mixture is nice and thick and very filling for a meat and potato kind of guy!

 

If you try this, you'll love it. Trust me.

This meal serves 8-10 and you'll have enough mixture left over to top a salad too. Fiesta salad? Sounds festive!

Sweet yellow, orange or green bell peppers 8-10

3 cloves garlic
2 small onions
8 oz green ortega chilies
1 cup black olives
1 cup green olives with pimentos
2 Tbs cilantro

2 cups rice
2 Tbs oil

4 cups Vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup mashed potatoes (thick) or 1 cup instant potato flakes
10 oz vegan chorizo

8-10 slices vegan cheddar cheese

Additional~ lime wedges and avocado

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut off tops of yellow peppers, clean out insides and set in baking dish so they're ready to fill.

 In a food processor, chop garlic, onions, chilies, olives and cilantro. Set aside.
Fry rice until golden brown, about 8 minutes on medium heat.
  Add food processed mixture to fry pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring every few minutes.  Add vegetable broth, tomato sauce, stir and cook covered for 25 min. Turn off  heat, add vegan chorizo and mashed potatoes, stir.
Fill peppers with mixture, cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes until peppers are tender.

  Add a slice of cheese on top of each pepper and broil until melted, about 2 minutes.

Serve with a drizzle of lime and avocado

Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches

 There is nothing better than freshly made roasted red peppers.  Even better, are roasted red peppers in a sandwich.  But when you need a super quick meal, it's always nice to have a jar of roasted red peppers on hand to make a super quick and easy and oh so tasty meal.  Try it, you'll like it.  No, you'll probably love it!

Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches
Garlic powder
Daiya Provolone Style Slices
Roasted Red Peppers, if canned, drained for about 5 minutes
Flatbread or your favorite bread

 

Lay out your flat bread. Layer with roasted red peppers. Sprinkle with a little garlic powder.

 

Layer the top with Daiya Slices. Add another flatbread on top.

 

On a grill or pannini maker, cook for about 1 to 2 minutes.  Let cool slightly and slice into pieces.

 Roll 'em and eat 'em.  The end. 

Of course it's only the end until you make another, and another...you get the point. Yum!