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Grilled Veg Sandwich
Grill: Cut red onion rounds Seed & cut red pepper in half & squish flat Lengthwise eggplant & zucchini Toss in oil, salt & pepper Process til smooth: Sundried tomatoes (packaged in oil) Black olives Capers Fresh basil Spread any bread/wrap with puree, add grilled vegs & top with alfalfa sprouts :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
haven't tried this yet, but it looks yummy...
Carrot-Ginger-Coconut Soup
Sauté carrots & onions Pour in a can of coconut milk Add red lentils & rice Add enough liquid (stock or orange juice) so soup isn’t too thick Grate frozen* ginger into soup (*frozen ginger keeps well & grates easily!) Sprinkle with a little salt Puree with a hand blender & serve. Garnish with cilantro. :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
Lentil Salad Mix: 2 Tbsp. Olive 2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 19 oz. Can lentils, drained & rinsed 12 c. chopped cucumber 1 chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp. Chopped fresh dill Crumble feta over the top. :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
Kale
Ounce for ounce, kale has more of the vitamins A, C and K than spinach (though spinach exceeds kale in folate). The leaves also have higher levels of lutein and zeaxanthin than spinach, two antioxidant carotenoids that play important roles in protecting our eyes from cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Plus, Harvard scientists have found that for every extra daily serving of vitamin C-rich fruit and vegetables, there was a six percent reduction in risk of heart disease—but for every incremental serving of dark-green leafy vegetables, there was a 23 percent reduction in risk. Prep tip Some may find raw kale too bitter to include in salads. Instead, gently sauté it with sesame oil, garlic and a splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar for three to four minutes, and serve as a warm side dish. :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
Quinoa
This powerhouse whole grain has more protein than other grains (eight grams per cooked cup/250 mL) and, like brown rice, is bursting with fibre, B vitamins, copper, manganese and magnesium. And because quinoa—which is pronounced “keen-wah” and is hailed as “the mother grain” in its native South America—has no gluten, it’s safe for people with celiac disease. Plus, researchers at North Carolina’s Wake Forest University concluded that people who eat 2 1/2 servings daily of nutrient-dense whole grains are 21 percent less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than people who consume less.
Prep tips: To cook quinoa, simmer one part dried quinoa with two parts water or broth for 10 to 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. (Quinoa cooks more quickly than brown rice.) Toss cooked quinoa with olive oil, lime juice, chopped roasted vegetables and fresh herbs for a great lunch or side dish. :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
I HAVE to try this!
Pear and Pomegranate Salad
Servings: 4 2 Asian or Bartlett pears 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice 3 cups (750 mL) torn leaf lettuce or Boston leaf lettuce 3 cups (750 mL) frisée lettuce 1/4 cup (50 mL) pomegranate seeds Warm Vinaigrette: 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil 2 tbsp (25 mL) pomegranate juice 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice 1 tbsp (15 mL) grainy mustard 2 tsp (10 mL) liquid honey 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper Preparation: Core pears and thinly slice; toss with lemon juice. Divide among 4 plates, arranging in overlapping circles. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.) Warm Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, in small saucepan, whisk together oil, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking, until thickness of maple syrup, about 2 minutes. Drizzle about 1 tbsp (15 mL) over pears on each plate. In large bowl, toss leaf and frisée lettuces with remaining vinaigrette to coat; mound attractively on pears. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds. :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
Heavenly breakfast, snack or dessert!
:angel: Ambrosia :angel:
Mix: ½ c. coconut 1 pkg. Dessert tofu (almond, banana, or coconut) 2 oranges broken into segments 1 c. pineapple chunks 1 banana 1 apple 1 pear 1 tsp. Vanilla (Obviously, you can make this with ANY of your favourite fruit....but I also like to sprinkle it with poppy seeds...) :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
My new favourite squash...
:chef: Butternut Squash Soup :girleating:
Melt 2 Tbsp. Butter & lightly brown: 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 med. Carrot, chopped 2 med. Potatoes, chopped 1 med. Butternut squash, peeled, seeded & cubed Pour in enough chicken stock to cover veggies & bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer 40 min, or until veggies are tender. Blend until smooth. Season with salt & pepper. :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
SOYBEANS!!!
Edamame has higher levels of protein, vitamin K, manganese and folate than kidney and black beans. A 2008 study of more than 60,000 women, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that upping whole soybean intake can slash the risk of type 2 diabetes. Researchers believe soy protein and isoflavone antioxidants in soybeans may improve insulin sensitivity, providing an anti-diabetic effect. Prep tips: For a healthy snack, boil shelled edamame for four minutes and then toss with a dash each of sea salt, lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Shelled edamame is also good in bean salads and mixed into quinoa. Replace the chickpeas in humus with edamame. Roasting edamame brings out the nutty flavour & can then be substituted for peanuts in brittle. :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
:cannabis:Hempseeds, like flaxseeds, are a source of omega-3 essential fatty acids—but unlike flaxseeds, they also contain omega-6. Derived from the same plant species as marijuana, but with barely measurable amounts of psychoactive THC, hempseeds may help prevent blood clots. A 2008 Harvard School of Public Health study suggests that consuming foods with the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid reduces heart-attack risk. In addition to good fats, hemp has more protein than other seeds and is an excellent source of magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, zinc and plant sterols, which have cholesterol-lowering abilities.
Prep tips: Add hempseeds to cereal, yogurt, salads and trail mix. Unlike flaxseed, shelled hempseeds don’t need to be ground for proper absorption. :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
shitake happens :veggie: Vegetarians are sprouting up all over.... I'm a VAGatarian :sunglass: :blueheels: ~LadyBlue |
almond butter
This sweeter-tasting alternative has more calcium, magnesium and phosphorus—three minerals that work to strengthen bones—than peanut butter. Plus, a California study found that including 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) of almond butter in a plant-based diet over four weeks reduced harmful LDL cholesterol, while slightly raising heart-protective HDL cholesterol levels in both men and women. “Even though almonds are high in fat, it’s mostly monounsaturated fat, which helps to drive down unhealthy cholesterol levels,” says registered dietitian Wendy Bazilian, co-author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet. Almonds also have more of the antioxidant vitamin E than peanuts and are spared the hydrogenated oil and sugars that are added to most processed peanut butters. Prep tip: Mix equal amounts of almond butter, soy sauce, lemon juice and honey, and drizzle on top of your greens. |
I just tried a new recipe that I love!
Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Onion, White Bean Dip Roast 1 head of garlic and use 2-4 cloves (to taste) Caramelize half of one Vidalia onion One can of white cannelloni beans 2 TBSP EVOO Sea salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp cardamom Combine all in a food processor and run until smooth and creamy. I would add a little more pepper than you would think. Spread on crackers, veggies, or eat with a spoon. Just watch out because you'll have some charming breath afterward! ;) |
Hi y'all!
(Intro: vegan femme recently transplanted from the deep south to LA, so my head and waistline have been exploding with the abundance of completely brazen and out-in-the-open vegan stuff here.) If you are in the SoCal/Los Angeles area, there are a few vegan and vegetarian meetup groups that meet regularly and have quite the respectable turnout: Vegan Drinks is the biggest: http://www.meetup.com/vegandrinks/ Vegan/Veggie Women's Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Vegan-Ladies-Meet-Up/ ---- The newest cookbook to my collection is the American Vegan Kitchen and it has been pretty reliable when it comes to home-cookin' like foods. Call me a less evolved vegan, but I still fancy a good, greasy Hamburger Helper recreation now and again. xosqueak |
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I think we'll have to check these out (especially since I just moved to L.A.). Although I think the 2nd meetup would be out for me... wonder if there is a queer vegan/veggie meetup... |
Whole foods has a lot of vegan foods for those who are looking and also I think Trader Joe's I just get the kebob which is vegan...don't have any recipes but will peruse the thread for some!!
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I recently spent a week at a conference in Santa Cruz and was surprised the UC campus wasn't more vegan-friendly. I ended up making several trips to Whole Foods, which wasn't exactly nearby, just to I could get something besides the salad or spaghetti that the dining hall offered.
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With the weather changing, people will begin using their ovens more, so I thought I'd share this recipe now.
I saw it on a Jewish website I belong to that is filled with wonderful recipes like this one. Sweet Potato Kugel This deliciously healthy twist on traditional potato kugel has all of the "Jewish soul-food" street cred as the standard recipe, without all the heavy baggage. Adapted from Aviva Allen's The Organic Kosher Cookbook Kugel Base: 6 small sweet potatoes, grated 3 apples, peeled, cored, and grated 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup raisins 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt is best) 1 and 1/2 cups water Topping: 1 and 1/2 cups pecan halves, chopped 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons butter Pinch of salt Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of ground ginger Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together (except for the topping), then press into a large glass baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together topping ingredients and set aside. Place baking dish in oven and bake for 35 minutes. Remove and cover with topping mixture. Return to oven for another 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for about 15 minutes. Cut into 12 squares and serve. |
For those of you in the SoCal region:
The bloggess, Quarrygirl, has been an unbelievably valuable resource in solving that age-old question, "Where do you wanna go for dinner?" This question is typically the most vexing for vegans who want to have a night out on the town but don't wanna pay a ridiculous amount to cobble together a pitiful dinner of dry house salad, steamed broccoli and maybe, just maybe, chips and salsa. (Yes, this is my staple dinner back in Florida.) http://www.quarrygirl.com/ Not only is QG a witty writer, but she also lets y'all know about upcoming specials, store openings and closings, venues that have questionable vegan menus, and what you NEED to try at least once. (Like Tony's Darts Away - the vegan beer brats and the chips, dear God, the chips!) xo! squeak |
crows, lady gaga, and vegan mac n cheese [squeak!]
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question for the bakers-pastry chefs-vegan culinary experimentalism-
i have made strudel for people- fruit filled as well as savoury. has anyone had success with vegan strudel, please? i'm wondering if a vegan pie crust might work?
i would use wheat-free/gluten free flours: rice flour, sorghum flour, ener-g egg product, potato starch, brown sugar, ginger [allergic to and miss to death, cinnamon!], earth balance, apple cider, and ice cold water. good night ! coconut milk unsweetened, trader joe's tumaco cocoa powder, and silk vanilla coffee creamer is the best, and i always have fantastic dreams. |
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[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaUpIAsL6SA"]YouTube - VegNews TV: Mother's Day Strudel[/nomedia] I've taken a class with those sisters at Spork foods here in LA and they can really turn out some amazing baked goods. Plus, look at that stunning gene pool! They use whole week and unbleached AP flour here, but if you are trying to avoid gluten and are using rice flour you might want to go for brown rice flour if you can find it. It will have more "grip" and a deeper flavor. In this recipe they also use lots of commerical vegan alternatives for sour cream, cream cheese, etc and no other binders or oil besides the Earth Balance margarine. I think Ener-g can come through crusts with a kind of bitter or chemical aftertaste sometimes. I've only had success with it in one cornbread recipe. Happy baking! :) xosqueak |
thank you!
yes, for a thicker, more rustic strudel. i find the brown rice flour has some grit, and while it does not bother me such much, i wanted to make it without so someone else [who dislikes the texture gritty- even rice bran was out, and it could have added moisture] could also enjoy. i agree on the 'refined' but did not list all the flours i typically bake with- to balance the carbs/ proteins= fava bean, chickpea, sorghum, and teff is excellent in place of wheat [but $$$].
the pastry dough turned out good; additional moisture was added with almond meal [easy to grind up yourself instead of buying- or else use cashews, et c]. i do not notice the bitter flavour with ener-g, and i've used it tons with banana nut breads/cakes, belgian waffles w/oat flour, buckwheat, teff, and cornbread ----> corn muffins [coconut, pineapple, maple, corn= everything!]. i like a thinner strudel, and did not follow exactly their recipe; i will use several as guides. a flexible dinner place mat can be used just as easily as a pastry board. i want to work on the recipe a little more, and get the amounts down [i don't measure often], then fill with blueberries, strawberries, pineapple after i've turned dough out of mini tart tins. working with these tins, i've found the spray non-stick works really good, and being sure to poke holes with a fork in the dough so it doesn't puff up. also, cooking it through - giving enough time so the outside is not done, while the layer between uncooked. earth balance helps with the process of dough evening out, and pulling in, when enough oven time is given to the pastry dough. |
Another recipe from the Jewish site I belong to with one more to follow after this one
Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Two Ways Each of these fillings makes enough to stuff the leaves of a medium head of cabbage. Each serves 3 to 4 as a main dish. Cabbage leaves 1 medium-large head green cabbage Sauce 1 to 2 Tablespoons tomato paste mixed with 1/2 cup water 3 cups of your favorite simple tomato sauce (3 8-oz. cans) or tomato juice Or One 28-oz can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, left chunky or puréed, if desired To prepare the cabbage and sauce: Core the cabbage by turning it upside-down and cutting in a circle around the center. You should cut out a piece that looks like a cone and contains the tough inner part of the cabbage. Boil a large pot of water. Using tongs or a large grilling fork, grasp the cabbage head and lower it into the boiling water. Boil for 5 minutes, rolling the cabbage to rest on a different side about halfway through. Using the same tongs or large fork, remove the cabbage from the water. Let the hot water drain off into the pot, leave the heat on under the pot of water, and remove the cabbage to a work surface. Allow to cool a bit, rinsing in cold water if desired to speed the process. Remove the softened, translucent outer leaves. Return the uncooked part of the cabbage to the boiling water for another 5 minutes, turning once, to allow the next layer of leaves to soften. Then remove the cabbage from the pot and peel off the soft leaves. Repeat this process until all leaves have been cooked. When all the leaves are cool enough to handle, slice off the top of the large vein in each leaf, or cut it out completely. Slice especially large leaves in half. Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside. If using the fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, have on hand. Lentil-mushroom filling This variation mimics the look and texture of the traditional meat-filled cabbage leaves that you might remember from your mother's or grandmother's kitchen. ¼ cup olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 8-oz package white mushrooms or 3-4 portabella mushrooms, including stems, chopped 1 medium carrot, grated 3-4 cups cooked green (brown) lentils (use 2 cans, or cook 1 cup dry lentils and reserve some of the liquid) 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or 3 Tablespoons red wine (or to taste) Salt and pepper to taste Heat olive oil in a large skillet (choose one with a lid so you can use the same skillet for simmering the cabbage rolls later). When hot, add onions. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the mushrooms and sauté on medium-high heat until they begin to brown and shrink. Add the carrot and sauté another minute. Add the lentils, salt, and vinegar or wine, then bring to a simmer for a few minutes. Mash the lentils with a potato masher. Continue to simmer, uncovered, until they are the consistency of moist refried beans. Remove from heat and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the skillet and rinse the skillet. Add a little of the sauce to coat the bottom. Then start making the rolls as described after the next filling. Zesty garbanzo filling Based on a Middle-Eastern recipe, this next filling is inspired by the combination of mashed chickpeas and curry that fills the pocket pastries known as sambusaks or sambuskas. Adapted from sooogood.org. 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ bunch parsley, rinsed and chopped (about 1 cup loosely packed) 1 teaspoon curry powder, or to taste 2 15-oz. cans garbanzo beans, partially drained 1 Tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Heat olive oil in a large skillet (choose one with a lid so you can use the same skillet for simmering the cabbage rolls later). When hot, add onions. Sauté for a few minutes, until translucent. Add garlic and continue to sauté until beginning to brown. Add parsley and curry powder, and sauté another minute. Add garbanzo beans, with their liquid, and lemon juice. Simmer and mash with a potato masher. Continue to simmer until the mixture is the consistency of moist refried beans. Remove from the skillet and rinse the skillet. Add enough of the tomato sauce to coat the bottom. Then start making the rolls. To assemble and cook the stuffed cabbage rolls: Place a cabbage leaf on a work surface with the wide side facing you and the sliced-out center (where the vein used to be) vertical. Bring together the split sides of the leaf and overlap. Add 1/4 to 1/3 cup of filling in the bottom of the leaf (where the vein was cut out) and roll up, away from you. You'll notice that the leaf's natural curve makes this easy to do. When you finish rolling each leaf, place it in the tomato sauce, seam side down, in a single layer in the prepared skillet or pot. When the rolls are all ready and arranged in the pan, pour in enough sauce to cover the rolls. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer on low, covered, for about 25 minutes. If sauce has thickened, heat additional sauce to pour over the rolls before serving. Or allow to cool and then store in a well-sealed container for up to three days, then reheat. Serve with a dallop of sour cream or yogurt, if desired, alongside rice pilaf, tabbouleh, or a tossed salad. |
Stuffed "Cigars"
This rolled finger food is encased in thin, flaky sheets of phyllo (filo). It is tricky to make because of the delicate nature of the dough, but well worth the effort. Remember to plan ahead when making this, as phyllo dough needs to thaw in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours before you can cook with it. For a simpler method, use puff pastry. This makes 32 phyllo cigars or 16 puff pastry rolls, serving 10 to 12 as appetizers. The dough casing 8-10 sheets phyllo (filo) dough (about ½ of a 16-oz. package), thawed for 8 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, then another 2 hours at room temperature. Or 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed for 2 hours at room temperature or 6 hours in the refrigerator. Potato-feta filling 3 medium or 5 small new potatoes, peeled or just scrubbed, and cut into ½-inch cubes 1 Tablespoon butter, olive oil, or margarine 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 3 oz. feta cheese (about ½ cup), crumbled Pinch ground cayenne Pinch nutmeg Salt to taste ½ stick butter or margarine, melted (if using phyllo dough) 1 egg, beaten with 1 Tablespoon water (if using puff pastry) Boil a medium saucepan of salted water, then add the potatoes. Continue to boil, covered, for 10-20 minutes, or until potato cubes are soft. Drain potatoes and leave in colander. In the saucepan, melt the butter or margarine or heat the oil on medium. Add the garlic and cook until browned. Add the potatoes and mash. Add the milk, feta cheese, cayenne, and nutmeg. Combine. Salt to taste. Add the egg and mix one more time. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. To assemble the rolls with phyllo dough, prepare a dry, flat work surface like a large cutting board. Lay one sheet of dough on the work surface and brush with melted butter. Lay a second sheet onto the first, and brush again with butter. Keep the remaining sheets covered with plastic wrap and a moist towel. Cut the layered sheets in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 pieces so you have a total of 8 rectangles. Place a scant tablespoon of the potato-feta filling at the short end of each rectangle. Roll each rectangle a few turns, tuck in the edges, and continue to roll into a cigar shape. Place each "cigar" onto the prepared baking sheet seam side down. Repeat with remaining phyllo dough and filling. If using puff pastry, prepare a work surface with a good layer of flour. Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto the work surface and cut into fourths. Place one of the quarter-sheets on the work surface and sprinkle flour over the top. Roll out to about ¼" thick and cut into 4 rectangles. Place a tablespoon of filling at a short end of each rectangle. Roll the rectangle like a cigar. When finished, tuck in the sides. Place phyllo/puff pastry cigars on a prepared baking pan with the seams of the tucked-in sides facing down. If you used puff pastry, brush with the beaten egg and water mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve cigars with spicy harissa or with olive oil mixed with za'atar for dipping. |
Bamia (Okra) with Tomatoes
Serves 4-6 as a side dish. 3 cups fresh okra, left whole (tops trimmed off) 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 small (6 oz) can tomato paste Juice of one lemon (do not use bottled) 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon dried caraway Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan. Add okra, toss to coat, and cook for 3-5 minutes. Add chopped onion and garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until onion starts to soften. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, sugar, and spices and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If mixture starts to look dry, add water a few tablespoons at a time. Serve hot over rice. |
I get Food & Wine magazine, so they also send me emails from time to time
Today is about Vegan/Vegetarian recipes...hoping the links will take you there This one is vegetarian http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshow...?xid=DISH09301 This one is vegan http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshow...xid=DISH093010 |
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I was on AOL watching a food video that uses eggplant in the recipe
and I liked the video so well, I thought it was worth sharing. The recipe is quite simple and doesn't take long to make. http://www.kitchendaily.com/2010/09/..._lnk3%7C175798 |
I love how simple and low-carb this is, and the use of mustard seed in it- healthy, delicious, and easy!
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I need recipes for vegetarian foods!! plz
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This is where I say.....June's cooking and I wished there wasn't all this distance between our houses. When I watched the video early this morning, I wanted them for breakfast, but I have no eggplant in the house. Can you put up a recipe for that vegetarian curry, please? |
i am not vegan or vegetarian, but i do make a vegan chocolate cheesecake at the restaurant where i work. i wouldn't call it an easy recipe, but the work is not extremely difficult either. i will share it with y'all...it is a great dessert.
i have only made it in a 9-inch springform pan, so i am not sure how it turns out in a different pan. For graham cracker crust: 1 1/4 cups chocolate or regular graham cracker crumbs (from nine 5-by 2 1/2-inch graham crackers) 3 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons Earth Balance vegan buttery spread, melted and cooled, plus additional for greasing pan For chocolate tofu filling: 2 1/4 cups sugar, divided 1/3 cup water 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (no more than 60% cacao), chopped 2 (1-pound packages silken tofu, drained 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-process) 2 (8-ounces) containers soy cream cheese at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt preparation: Make graham cracker crust: Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in middle and lower third and put a baking sheet on lower rack. Flip bottom of springform pan so lip is facing down, then lock in place. Grease bottom and side of pan. Stir together all crust ingredients, then press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of pan. Bake until set, 10 to 12 minutes, then cool completely, about 45 minutes. Make chocolate tofu filling: Heat 1 cup sugar in a 1 1/2-to 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring with a fork to heat sugar evenly, until it starts to melt, then stop stirring and cook, swirling pan occasionally so sugar melts evenly, until it is dark amber. Remove from heat and carefully stir in water (mixture will bubble up and steam and caramel will harden), then cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until caramel has dissolved. Remove from heat and whisk in chopped chocolate until smooth. Cool fudge sauce slightly. Purée tofu and cocoa in a food processor until smooth. Beat soy cream cheese and remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until fluffy. At low speed, beat in tofu purée, vanilla, salt, and fudge sauce until incorporated. Pour filling into crust and bake on middle rack until top of cake is shiny but center is still slightly wobbly when pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour. Turn oven off and leave cake in oven 1 hour more. Run a knife around top edge of cake to loosen, then cool completely in pan on rack (cake will continue to set as it cools). Chill cake, loosely covered, at least 6 hours. Remove side of pan and transfer cake to a plate. Bring to room temperature before serving if desired. |
For those in LA:
Um. LA VEGAN BEER FEST 11/6/10 at the Roxy in West Hollywood/Sunset Blvd. If that wasn't enough incentive - Doomie's Homecookin' will be making a cameo. Folks, when I first visited LA a few years ago, after never getting to experience the joy of a fully vegan restaurant, I went to Doomie's in Chinatown. It was... amazing. A good 1/3 of the reason I decided to move to LA. Alas, they closed down and have been a mythical unicorn in the vegan underbelly of LA. They resurface at trendy overnight vegan parties and fundraisers and then vanish again. Oh, Doomie! I miss you! And that's why I'm going. And why you should, too. xosqueak |
Can anyone help a Gal out?
I have 2 huge paper bags FULL of green tomatoes...if the plants survive the frost, I might have more later.... I need a really good recipe for Green Tomato Relish or Salsa that does not call for hot peppers or bell peppers. We had dinner at Moe's one evening, and REALLY enjoyed their Relish/Salsa (not sure which it was, but it was YUMMY!!)... I hope to make something similar since it didn't burn my belly like regular salsa. I'd love to can or freeze some. Calling all good cooks.... :chef: :chef: THANKS!!! |
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*HAPPY DANCE!!! HAPPY buttwiggle DANCE!!!* :cheer: :cheer: :happyjump: I found a fantastic recipe for Tomatillo Salsa Verde, where I used my green tomatoes instead of tomatillos. It turned out AMAZING, FANdamnTASTIC!!! Very yummy and I think even better than Moe's. I "tweaked" a few things to get the spices "to taste", added a splash of apple cider vinegar, and I did finally settle to use a couple hot peppers. I'm so tickled with how it turned out!! I made three batches tonight for freezing...but my housemate said it won't be in the freezer for very long!! I have a lot more to make, but just wanted to report back and thank all those who gave me ideas. It was SO EASY to make. I like it with Wheat Thins.... Here's where I found the recipe... http://www.shewearsmanyhats.com/2010...-verde-recipe/ |
Torzelli (Deep-fried curly endive)
Recipe slightly adapted from Joyce Goldstein's Cucina Ebraica: Flavors of the Italian Jewish Kitchen. Serves 4-6. 1 large head of curly endive Safflower oil (for deep frying) 2 eggs 4 Tablespoons water 3/4 cup unbleached flour (or more as needed for dipping) Salt and pepper Zest of two lemons Wash endive thoroughly to remove any dirt. If it's a particularly large head of endive, cut it in half and store the rest for later use. Chop the endive roughly into approximately 3-inch pieces. Drop endive into a pot of salted boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the leaves are slightly softened, but not wilted or mushy. Drain, remove excess moisture with a towel, and allow to dry. Pour 2 inches of oil in a saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, beat eggs and water together in a bowl and set aside. Spread flour on a plate and set aside. When oil is hot, dip endive pieces one at a time into egg wash, then dip in the flour. Slip battered endive into oil in batches and deep-fry for about 3-4 minutes, turning with tongs until golden. Transfer to paper towels and allow to drain. Sprinkle liberally with salt, pepper, and lemon zest and serve immediately. |
Food and Wine magazine has some wonderful meatless recipes all the time. I get email from them
and would like to share a link to some salad recipes they put out for the upcoming holiday. http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshow...sgiving-salads |
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