Max Kiesler - Responsive Designer


Vietnamese Pancakes with Warm Vegetable Toppings

Posted on 31st August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Vietnamese Pancakes with Warm Vegetable Toppings

This is one of those recipes that I will make on a regular basis. The original recipe was from Taste of the East. if you want to see the original recipe, and variations purchase this awesome vegan cookbook. I made some changes to suit my taste, and added some color variation. The basic recipe from the book is awesome. It’s really is all about variation, and what you like. The entire prep, and cooking only take a bit more than 30 minutes!


Petite Dark Chocolate Doughnuts

Posted on 30th August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Petite Dark Chocolate Doughnuts

I love mini chocolate doughnuts, but have never made them. This recipe is from my Vegan Yum Yum cookbook, and turned out to be the perfect non-fried doughnut. The recipe is fast and simple. This is my new go to dessert. By changing what goes into the doughnut itself, and the toppings the combinations are endless.


Stuffed Yellow Peppers and Zucchini with Homemade Marinara

Posted on 29th August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Stuffed Yellow Peppers and Zucchini with Homemade Marinara

I originally found this tasty recipe at Vegan Epicurean, which is an awesome site! I changed a few of the ingredients to suit my taste, and rewrote the directions, but otherwise the recipe comes from the original. Please visit the site to see the original recipe.


Rice and Beans with Vibrant Veggies

Posted on 28th August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Rice and Beans with Vibrant Veggies

This recipe is another awesome dish from Vegan Yum Yum. I’ve always loved rice and beans. Unfortunately, the ones I get out at local taquerias in San Francisco are a bit bland. I’ve made it a home many times, but while the taste is good, it’s not great. The following rice and beans recipe is great! The seasonings, and their preparation make all the difference in this dish. I also love the fact that you can substitute almost any ingredient. Add any protein such as vegan chicken, sausage or any other bean you like. Same with the veggies. Add or subtract any vegetable you what to this recipe. I like to think about the color of the overall dish, and add veggies to make new compositions. Enjoy!


White Beans, Green Peppers, and Tomatoes with Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on 27th August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
White Beans, Green Peppers, and Tomatoes with Lemon Vinaigrette

I started this dish with a recipe from The Complete Book of Vegan Cooking. I made this the first time with the exact recipe from the book. For me it was a bit too spicy (maybe the wrong pepper), and there was too much dressing. Just my personal opinion. This recipe differs somewhat from the original, so refer to the book for the original recipe.


Quinoa, Cucumber, Tomato and Lime Salad

Posted on 25th August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Quinoa, Cucumber, Tomato and Lime Salad

This recipe is from my new cookbook The Complete Book of Vegan Cooking. It’s a great reference as it has photos with all of the recipes. There are also step-by-step instructions with photos.


Indian / Asian Breakfast Hash with Potatoes, Spinach, Corn and Tomatoes

Posted on 23rd August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Indian / Asian Breakfast Hash with Potatoes, Spinach, Corn and Tomatoes

My wife and I both love a warm savory breakfast. We have never really liked tofu scramble which as vegans severally limits our options. This recipe started out as a way to use some leftovers, and turned in our favorite breakfast. When we got up we had two 1/2 dosa left over from the last nights dinner out. They were filled with curry flavored spinach and potatoes. We were both hungry so that sounded like a good base. I added a bunch of fresh veggies, seasoning and some vegan chicken slices, and it turned out to be delicious. This dish, with its infinite varieties is fast becoming our favorite go to breakfast.


Creamy Broccoli Dal

Posted on 22nd August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Creamy Broccoli Dal

This soup is a modern classic. The creamy taste of cream of broccoli soup combined with the flavor of Northern Indian cream based dal. This soup started a whole new flavor profile for my current techniques. This recipe is also from my new cookbook Vegan Yum Yum. This is the last recipe I will post from it for the near future as I don’t want to give the entire cookbook away. If you like the two recipes I’ve from it I’ve done here – you should buy it. It’s an awesome vegan reference, and very creative recipes.


Chickpea Salad with Vegan Mayo, Lemon Juice, Paprika, and Mustard

Posted on 21st August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Chickpea Salad with Vegan Mayo, Lemon Juice, Paprika, and Mustard

As a designer I’ve always been told to learn by example. Currently, I’m learn a lot from my new favorite website Vegan Yum Yum. I found this recipe under her favorites category. It’s also one of our new favorites. It’s a very versatile recipe that can be served as an hors d’oeuvre, as a sandwich, or just eaten plain. It’s very easy to make and keeps well in the refrigerator. We’ve been eating it for several days and loving it.


Cauliflower Casserole, with White Sauce, Marinara and Herbed Tofu Ricotta

Posted on 20th August, by max in Vegan Recipes. Comments Off
Cauliflower Casserole, with White Sauce, Marinara and Herbed Tofu Ricotta

This recipe was taken from my new vegan cook book, Vegan Yum Yum. I’ve own too many cookbooks to count over the years, however, this one really stands out. Every recipe has photos, ingredient lists and very good step-by-step instructions. I love this cookbook.
I found this recipe to be fairly easy to make and extremely tasty. My wife and I both loved it. I love casseroles and have not found a lot of vegan recipes for unusual casseroles. This one gives me a whole new base to work off of and I can’t wait to get started on a new one of my own.