feasting at home: Lessons from an Artichoke What is so vulnerable, I wonder, that must need such safeguarding, such armor? When you hold the artichoke in your hand, the first thing you notice are the waxy prickly leaves, brilliantly designed to keep predators out. They can be sharp, injurious even, if not handled with care. Are we not so different from the artichoke? As I try to describe the taste of fresh artichoke, truthfully, I find it difficult. Perhaps, a little token of appreciation. Artichokes are a perennial thistle, the bud from which the flower blossoms. A tip: when you boil or steam artichokes, leave the lid off, so the acids can boil out and evaporate. After the artichokes are tender, drop them in a cold water bath for a few minutes, for easier handling. Cut them into quarters, insides faced down on a cutting board, then turn them over and brush or spoon reserved herb mixture on the insides of each one. Grill on a preheated grill set at Medium, placed with insides faced down, for 5 minutes with the lid on.
Indian Finding substitutes for animal products is perhaps the trickiest part of vegan cooking, both for a new conscious eater, and for someone who’s been doing this a while. But it can also be a lot of fun to upend some long-held traditions on cooking and baking by using cruelty-free products and getting results that are just as good and usually healthier than their animal-infested versions.Here is a list of vegan substitutes that always work for me. I’ve tried to group them by the animal product they replace. I will add to this list as I experiment with new substitutes, but meanwhile rest assured that I’ve tried and tested them for years now in my vegan kitchen. They work!If you don’t find something here and have a question about what to substitute in a particular recipe, feel free to write at myveganworld@gmail.com. 1/4 cup tofu(I usually blend my tofu so it is smooth before using it. 1/2 banana(I usually don’t use banana unless I want the recipe to be banana-flavored, as in my Banana Cake.)
Thattukada Vegetable Pulao or Pilaf is a rice dish mixed with vegetables and mildly flavored with the spices like Cardamom, Cloves and Cinnamon to give it an aromatic flavor. Here is a little bit on the history of Pulao/Pilaf (Source:Wikipedia): The English term pilaf is borrowed directly from Turkish, but all these terms ultimately derive from (Classical) Persian پلو , which is pronounced [paˈlau] in Persian (Dari), and in standard Iranian Persian, polów. In Urdu is pronounced pulāo پلاو. Depending on the local cuisine, it may also contain a variety of meat and vegetables. The recipe I have here is the Indian version of the Pilaf. Basmati Rice - 2 cups Onion - 1 (medium sized) Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 1/2 tbsp Tomato - 1 Green Chilly - 2 Cardamom - 5 Cloves - 5 Cinnamon - 1.5inch stick Oil - 5 tbsp Mixed Vegetables - 1 1/2 cup (Corn, Green Peas, Corn & Green Beans) Coconut Milk - 1/2 cup Water - 3 3/4 cup Salt - to taste 1. You could garnish with nuts and raisins, if needed.
31 Fun Treats To Make In A Muffin Tin Roasted Beets with Balsamic Glaze Recipe Every Saturday my dad heads to the local farmers market and, if the season is right, comes home with a big bunch of beets, which he then scrubs clean, boils, quarters, and marinates in oil and vinegar. So by the time I show up in the morning we have a bowlful of beets for breakfast or lunch. Boiled beets are fine; the method is fast, energy efficient, and since the beets are so naturally strongly flavored, combined with the dressing, it works. That said, over the years I can’t count the number of people who have tried to get me to roast beets instead of boiling them. They’ve insisted that roasted beets just taste better than boiled. The orange zest and balsamic glaze? Ingredients 2 pounds red beets, medium sized, scrubbed clean, green tops removed (see beet greens recipe for what to do with beet greens)Olive oilSalt1/2 cup balsamic vinegar2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon grated orange zestFreshly ground black pepper Method 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. 4 Place beets in a serving bowl.
vegan mac & cheese I’m not going to lie and tell you that no one will believe this doesn’t have cheese. If you’re vegan, this will taste darn cheesy… if you are a true cheese lover (as my husband Jack is), you won’t be totally fooled but you will devour it anyway. Jack likes to make fun of me when I make things like this… calls it “mac & sauce” and “vegan velveeta,” In the end he always eats his words. And most of the food on the table. This one is just as tasty as this recipe… except this time the creaminess comes from coconut milk. Ingredients crusty topping: 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped pine nuts pinch of cayenne & smoked paprika drizzle of olive oil on top before baking salt & pepper Instructions Heat butter in a medium pot over medium heat.
30 Delicious Things To Cook In April 21 Surprising Things You Can Make In A Rice Cooker Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles October 23, 2012 Blueberry Oatmeal Waffles by IsaChandra Makes 6 eight-inch waffles I know a magical place, where blueberries are always in season….my freezer! For a long time, I had a fear of putting blueberry batter into my waffle iron. I love the texture of this waffle; a bit crispy from the oatmeal, but still deliciously moist from the applesauce. If you’re looking for a waffle iron recommendation, I love my Cuisinart 8 inch waffle maker. PS I really wanted to get a killer maple syrup food porn shot, but my camera battery died, and waffles wait for no man. Recipe Notes ~ This recipe calls for white whole wheat flour, which is an amazing variety of wheat that bakes and tastes a bit more like all-purpose flour, with a wholesome tinge. ~ I used regular old plump frozen blueberries, but wild blueberries are a great choice because they’re smaller, which means they distribute more evenly into the batter. ~ Slice leftover waffles and freeze them in a plastic freezer bag.
Spice-roasted Tofu Fillets with Jade Pesto Recipe nutritional information Serves 6 These fillets are superb served solo or over soba noodles. Garnish with microgreens, if desired. Tofu Fillets 2 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained, rinsed, and cut into 3 slabs each ½ cup soybean oil 6 Tbs. dry southwest, jerk, or Cajun spice blend 4 Tbs. tamari or low-sodium soy sauce 4 tsp. toasted sesame oil Pesto 6 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves 4 whole green onions, chopped (½ cup) ½ cup soybean oil 4 Tbs. peeled and chopped fresh ginger 4 small cloves garlic 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar 2 tsp. prepared wasabi, optional ⅛ tsp. white pepper To make Tofu Fillets: 1. 2. To make Pesto: 3. April 2010 p.71 Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes - StumbleUpon When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served. The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA, a catering business. About the size of a muffin, a single lasagna cupcake was a delicious meal. After seeing how much my daughter enjoyed them (she ate my entire cupcake and I had to order a second one), I decided I had to try making them at home. After a bit of research, here is my method. The ingredients are fairly simple. Spray or wipe the cupcake tin with olive oil for prevent sticking and add a little flavor. Once you filled in the first layer, gently press another wrapper in, forming another cup. Once you've placed the second wrapper, repeat the filling as you see fit. A bit of Mozzarella cheese on top of it all. I baked them for 20 minutes at 375° F and then come out perfectly browned. If you remembered to use olive oil, they should slide out easily with top crispy and the wrapper moist and tender. The small cupcake size works well for us.
Lemon-Basil Ricotta Stuffed Shells in a Champagne Cream Sauce: - StumbleUpon Can you EVEN believe I almost forgot to share with you this delicious baked pasta recipe? It was back in November when I made this pasta… and I remember the day perfectly… It was real sunny. My hair in a scrunchy, the stretchy grey comfy-pants are on, I was totally rocking the whole I-don’t-give-a-care-what-I-look-like-it’s-my-day-off look like nobody’s business. I’d once again put laundry on the back burner that afternoon {who has time for THAT?} POW {that’s the sound it makes in my brain when a recipe happens}! Please don’t think I ran out and bought champagne. Butter a baking dish and set aside. On the large holes of your box grater; shred a cup of Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese. Season the ricotta with a little extra salt and pepper if you haven’t already. Combine half of the pecorino with the ricotta and set aside. Measure out 3/4 cup of champagne. Cook the pasta just short of al dente in salted water. Drain and spread them out onto a rimmed sheet pan or some parchment paper.
Baked Egg Boat recipe - StumbleUpon Breakfast is my favorite meal. I like to drink iced coffee and watch the cream climb its way down the chunky ice cubes in a dazy before the caffeine hits. I like to order bacon with whatever I’m eating. Baked Egg BoatsMakes 4 Ingredients: 4 demi sourdough baguettes 5 eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream 4 ounces pancetta, finely chopped and fried until crisp 3 ounces gruyere cheese, grated 2 green onions, thinly slicedsalt and pepper to tasteDirections: 1.