The following recipes are an ode to my fabulous parents:

"This is a dessert Mom made for us when we were growing up. I have converted it to be totally vegetarian, and it's still as fantastic now as it was back then!" - Sassy

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Cherry Torte

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Serving Size : 16
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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CRUST:
1 cup Earth Balance -- or any other non-dairy "butter" spread
2 cups unbleached
white flour
2 Tablespoons Sucanat (or other granulated sweetener)
FILLING:
1 package Dream Whip -- prepared according to package direction 1 (8 oz.) package dairy-free cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 can prepared cherry filling -- (or other fruit)

Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine "butter", flour and granulated sweetener in a medium bowl. Pat into 9x13 baking dish. Bake 20 min. Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Prepare Dream Whip according to directions on package. Set aside. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla, and then fold in Dream Whip.

Spread cream cheese mixture over cooled crust. Cover with cherries (or other fruit filling). Refrigerate overnight, or at least several hours.

Description: "Fabulous!!!!

My dad was the first to prepare this gem. Everyone who tastes it wants the recipe!

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Sdaddy's Sdew (Russian Potato Stew w/Sour Cream)

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Serving Size : 6
Categories : Main
Dishes Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 teaspoon safflower oil
1 large onion -- thinly sliced
3 large russet potatoes -- unpeeled, cubed
1/2 pound green beans -- washed, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces 5 cups water 3 veggie broth cubes 2 Tablespoons unbleached white or wheat flour 1/3 cup dairy-free sour cream 3/4 cup sauerkraut -- with juice 1 Tablespoon dried dill weed Salt and Pepper -- to taste

Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently or until onions are soft, but not brown. Add potatoes and green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for several minutes. Add 5 cups water and veggie broth cube and bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium, cover, and cook, stirring frequently for 1 hour until potatoes are soft and stew is thick.

Mix flour and sour cream in bowl to make paste. Add to hot stew by the spoonfuls and stir. Add sauerkraut and dill weed. Cook 20 minutes. Season to taste.