Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger Hash.

Well, I’ve found a new cookbook that I absolutely adore, and I must share it with you posthaste!

When I was at the library a week or so ago, I stumbled upon Betty Goes Vegan, by Annie and Dan Shannon, and after thumbing through it there in the aisle, I was instantly smitten.  I happen to love everything Betty Crocker has ever done – the only trouble is, since I’ve been vegetarian for the last one-and-a-half decades, I’ve not been able to enjoy everything Ms. Crocker has to offer for quite some time!  Betty Goes Vegan does a remarkable job of veganizing all of good old Betty’s recipes – and the results are astounding.

So with that in mind, tonight I pulled out my biggest cast-iron skillet and got to work on Vegan Bacon Cheeseburger Hash.  I won’t delve into the intracacies of the recipe here – the Shannons have a book to sell! – but let me just say that the blend of ground “beef,” diced onion, diced tomato, liquid smoke, and frozen breakfast potatoes did my heart good.  It’s a Monday, things are stressful at work, and I’ve just returned from a weekend visiting family and have as usual left a bit of my heart with them; combine all of these things together and I was in desperate need of comfort food tonight!  This cheeseburger hash came in mighty handy on that front; my hunger, both physical and emotional, was quelled.  I can’t think of anything more to ask of a weekday dinner!

And to make matters even better, it only took about 20 minutes from end to end to cook.  And did I mention I got to use my beloved cast-iron skillet?  (I know I’ve already mentioned that.  I just love it so!)  I’ll definitely return to Betty Goes Vegan in short order.  Look for another test run next week sometime!

:)