Comments on: Spicy Vegan Cheddar Cheese

By: KELLY

KELLY — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 14:23:12 +0000

In reply to Johanna @ Green Gourmet Giraffe.

This is my favorite vegan cheese recipe out there, and I have made TONS! My non-vegan friends and family can't get enough of it so I make it for all of the get togethers! It is perfectly smooth, smokey, and cheddery. I double the jalepenos and have reduced the oil to almost nothing and it is still perfect. I serve with Triscuits and apples and fig spread. Thank you so much for such a great recipe!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 09 Nov 2019 18:13:45 +0000

In reply to Catherine. Best replacement would be miso paste.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:09:51 +0000

I love so many of your recipes, but I have a question on this one: how could I substitute for tahini? I have an adult niece who is highly allergic. Any suggestions on substitutions? Thanks.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:21:54 +0000

In reply to Darlene. Coconut oil is the only one that works to create the needed texture.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:19:49 +0000

Is there another oil I could sub for coconut? I avoid it because of the ethical issues (monkeys being used to harvest them).

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 09 Feb 2019 02:22:37 +0000

In reply to Laurel. Yes, it would be fine.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 20:07:42 +0000

I know the recipe says to blend in a food processor.....I assume I can use my Vitamix blender for this?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 21 May 2017 13:50:06 +0000

In reply to Eillea. Congrats on making the decision to go vegan Eillea. I'm sorry it's not easier in your city. Please reach out to me if you every have any questions about how to make certain foods vegan or make the transition easier! I've had lots of practice :)

By: Eillea

Eillea — Sun, 21 May 2017 13:31:21 +0000

I decided to be a vegan about 2 and half months ago. But in my city, it is quite hard to find out the restaurant where the food is focusing on for vegan. I must browse and find out many recipes so that I could cook the menu for my food. I stumbled over your post. You made my day! Another recipe to practice and to eat. Thanks for sharing, Sarah.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:07:03 +0000

In reply to Valerie. refined is the best to use, because you're right about the taste of coconut is strong in non-refined.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 15:17:37 +0000

Did you use refined coconut oil or virgin coconut oil? Because, of what I can remember, non refined oil has a strong taste of coconut and I don't want to miss the recipe!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 21:19:14 +0000

In reply to Kelly. Thanks. The regular tahini is what I meant...not sure why I called it paste.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 03:32:38 +0000

This looks so good! I want to make this for an upcoming birthday party but I do no have tahini paste...I have regular tahini with the natural oil. What can I do for a substitution?? TIA!!

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 01:46:27 +0000

I made this today and it is fabulous! I did make a couple of small changes due to needing to restock my space rack: a bit of chopped shallot for the onion powder (I was out) and liquid smoke + regular paprika (again, out). It tastes sooo good. It did take about 10 minutes of blending to achieve a smooth & silky texture but once it got there, it was great. I tend to be picky about nutritional yeast in cheeze but this was exactly the right amount for me. Thank you for a great recipe!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 21:09:27 +0000

In reply to Laura Kiowski. Cool. Thanks for sharing!

By: Laura Kiowski

Laura Kiowski — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:30:59 +0000

I've made this twice. We love the smoky flavor or this cheese. The second time I didn't realize till the last minute at 9pm that I was completely out of coconut oil. I started smelling all the oils in my pantry and decided on sesame oil. It changed the texture to more of a cheese spread but didn't affect the flavor at all. Now I have two great variations of your recipe. Thank you!