The Creamy Avocado and White Bean Wraps from Eating Well will need to be tweaked. It's gotten great reviews on a cooking site so I think I'll play and see what I can do to make it vegan. I really think that all I need to do is leave out the cheese. DH is not a fan of avocado or onions but I think that he can leave those out from his wrap and be ok.
sat
homemade Primanti Brothers Sandwiches
sun
rice and beans- Yellow Indian Woman and a wild rice blend that's been in my pantry for a while
mon
Conchiglie with Green and Black-Eyed Peas, Pearl Onions, and Basil adapted from Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen Donna Kleinsalad
tues
Creamy Avocado and White Bean Wrap- Eating Well- posted by nylucy4 on Cooking Light's bullentin boards and on Eating Well's site
tortilla chips
salad
wed
Wine-Braised Lentils Over Toast with Spinach and Red Pearl Onions- Deborah Madison posted by Cookin4Love on the Cooking Light bullentin boards- link here
salad
bread
thurs
quesadillas- I make mine with braised kale and hummus
I'll use homemade red pepper hummus if I have time to make it this week.
Conchiglie with Green and Black-Eyed Peas, Pearl Onions, and Basil
adapted from Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen Donna Klein
Makes 4 servings
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cup frozen baby green peas, thoroughly thawed and drained
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups cooked black-eyed peas or 1 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
12 ounces medium pasta shells- whole wheat for me and reg for DH
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
In a medium skillet with a lid, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until just softened, about 2 minutes. Add the peas, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, covered, until the vegetables are just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the black-eyed peas and cook, covered, until the black-eyed peas are heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep covered.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until just al dente. Drain well and return to the pot. Stir in the pea mixture. Cover and place over low heat until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the broth about 5 minutes, stirring once. Stir in the basil and serve at once.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
menu for the week of Jan 4
mon
peanut sauce with ginger, lime and cilantro- rebar
soba noodles
broccoli
tues
Jerk Seitan- Vegan with a Vegeance
rice
green beans sauteed in garlic and veggie broth
wed
Provencal Soup- CI Soups and Stews
bread
thurs
spaghetti with marinara sauce
salad
peanut sauce with ginger, lime and cilantro- rebar
soba noodles
broccoli
tues
Jerk Seitan- Vegan with a Vegeance
rice
green beans sauteed in garlic and veggie broth
wed
Provencal Soup- CI Soups and Stews
bread
thurs
spaghetti with marinara sauce
salad
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Holiday recipes
Some very yummy dishes that I made over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Recipes to most dishes linked or below. (I still need to add a few!)
Christmas Eve
Paella- very adapted from The Columbia Restaurant Cookbook
on Christmas morning
Seafood, Rice Pancake, and Egg Stir-Fry- bon appetit jan 10- a vegan version for me- I used a blend of shiitake and cremini mushrooms and a mix of dark mushroom soy sauce with a splash of brown rice vinegar- and no egg!
dinner with friends
Linguine with Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans- The Silver Spoon and The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen
olive and ciabatta bread
for one of the appetizers, I served mixed nuts with fig jam on the side. I read a recipe that called for spreading a bit of fig jam over walnuts. This was really good and a bit different.
lunch with a friend
Red Rice and Broccoli Salad with Lemon Dressing and Tamari Walnuts- Adapted from Marie Simmons' cookbook, The Amazing World of Rice found on http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/lotus/recipeone.d2w/report?rcpn=100343&rcpp=146774
New Years Eve
nachos- my cheese sauce is from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Jo Stepaniak - please email me if you would like this recipe
New Years breakfast
Mexican Eggs- sprouted corn tortilla, refried beans, steamed kale, chopped grape tomatoes, and leftover cheese sauce
New Years Dinner
braised sauerkraut
black-eyed peas served over collards braised with dulse and a few shakes of liquid smoke
hominy with red chile sauce
***recipes***
Linguine with Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans
The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen and The Silver Spoon
There is a great pic of this dish and a non-vegan recipe in the Silver Spoon opposite page 29?.
Makes 5 or 6 main-course or 8 pasta-course servings
(I thought it made 4 main course servings if served along side a salad and bread.)
8 ounces small new potatoes (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), preferably red skinned, halved
4 ounces large green beans, trimmed
12 ounces dry linguine
2/3 cup Poor Man's Pesto- following
Bring a large stock pot filled with salted water to a boil over hight heat. Add the potatoes and gren beans. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-high and boil gently for 3 minutes. Add the pasta and return the heat to high. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat slightly and boil gently until the pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta and vegetables in a colander.
Transfer the pasta and vegetables to a large shallow serving bowl. Add the pesto and the reserved cooking liquid; toss well to combine. Serve at once.
Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans- variation
To creat a delicious vegetable side dish to serve six, omit the pasta altogether and reduce the pesto to 1/2 cup. Increase the amount of potatoes to 1 1/2 poinds and the green beans to 3/4 pound. Boil them gently in a large stockpot of salted water until the potatoes are cooked through but not mushy and the beans are tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving about 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Toss with the pesto and reserved cooking liquid. Serve at once.
Poor Man's Pesto -this is my fave pesto recipe
makes about 1 cup
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons pine nuts
2 to 4 large cloves galic
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
6 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil
Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender. Process or blend until the ingredients are finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the work bowl as necessary. Add the oil and process until smooth and creamy. If not using immediately, store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or place in ice cube trays, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and store in the freezer no longer than 1 month for the best flavor.
Red Rice and Broccoli Salad with Lemon Dressing and Tamari Walnuts
Adapted from Marie Simmons' cookbook, The Amazing World of Rice found on http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/lotus/recipeone.d2w/report?rcpn=100343&rcpp=146774
1 cup uncooked Bhutanese Red Rice
1 teaspoon olive or other vegetable oil
1/2 cup walnut halves
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1 bunch broccoli, with tough stems trimmed, stems sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and flower separated into 1-inch clusters
3 scallions, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin slices (about 1/2 cup) - I served these on the side.
Lemon Dressing:
1/4 cup olive or other vegetable oil- I rec using a bit less
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (this is a must)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 small clove garlic, crushed
Cook the rice according to package directions. Let stand, uncovered, until cooled.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts. Stir-fry just until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Sprinkle with the tamari or soy sauce and stir-fry, adjusting the heat so that the tamari does not burn, until the walnuts are coated with the thickened tamari, about 1 minute.
Place the broccoli in a vegetable steamer set over gently boiling water and steam covered, until tender, about 4 minutes. Lift the steamer from the saucepan, and then rinse the broccoli with cool water. Drain and cool.
To make the dressing: In a large bowl whisk together the oil, lemon juice, tamari or soy sauce, ginger, lemon zest, and garlic.
Just before serving add the cooked rice, tamari walnuts, broccoli and scallions. Toss to blend.
Note: If making the salad ahead, set aside the broccoli and tamari walnuts and add just before serving.
Serves 4.
Christmas Eve
Paella- very adapted from The Columbia Restaurant Cookbook
on Christmas morning
Seafood, Rice Pancake, and Egg Stir-Fry- bon appetit jan 10- a vegan version for me- I used a blend of shiitake and cremini mushrooms and a mix of dark mushroom soy sauce with a splash of brown rice vinegar- and no egg!
dinner with friends
Linguine with Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans- The Silver Spoon and The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen
olive and ciabatta bread
for one of the appetizers, I served mixed nuts with fig jam on the side. I read a recipe that called for spreading a bit of fig jam over walnuts. This was really good and a bit different.
lunch with a friend
Red Rice and Broccoli Salad with Lemon Dressing and Tamari Walnuts- Adapted from Marie Simmons' cookbook, The Amazing World of Rice found on http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/lotus/recipeone.d2w/report?rcpn=100343&rcpp=146774
New Years Eve
nachos- my cheese sauce is from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Jo Stepaniak - please email me if you would like this recipe
New Years breakfast
Mexican Eggs- sprouted corn tortilla, refried beans, steamed kale, chopped grape tomatoes, and leftover cheese sauce
New Years Dinner
braised sauerkraut
black-eyed peas served over collards braised with dulse and a few shakes of liquid smoke
hominy with red chile sauce
***recipes***
Linguine with Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans
The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen and The Silver Spoon
There is a great pic of this dish and a non-vegan recipe in the Silver Spoon opposite page 29?.
Makes 5 or 6 main-course or 8 pasta-course servings
(I thought it made 4 main course servings if served along side a salad and bread.)
8 ounces small new potatoes (about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), preferably red skinned, halved
4 ounces large green beans, trimmed
12 ounces dry linguine
2/3 cup Poor Man's Pesto- following
Bring a large stock pot filled with salted water to a boil over hight heat. Add the potatoes and gren beans. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-high and boil gently for 3 minutes. Add the pasta and return the heat to high. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat slightly and boil gently until the pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta and vegetables in a colander.
Transfer the pasta and vegetables to a large shallow serving bowl. Add the pesto and the reserved cooking liquid; toss well to combine. Serve at once.
Pesto, Potatoes, and Green Beans- variation
To creat a delicious vegetable side dish to serve six, omit the pasta altogether and reduce the pesto to 1/2 cup. Increase the amount of potatoes to 1 1/2 poinds and the green beans to 3/4 pound. Boil them gently in a large stockpot of salted water until the potatoes are cooked through but not mushy and the beans are tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain, reserving about 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Toss with the pesto and reserved cooking liquid. Serve at once.
Poor Man's Pesto -this is my fave pesto recipe
makes about 1 cup
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons pine nuts
2 to 4 large cloves galic
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
6 tablespoons fruity extra-virgin olive oil
Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender. Process or blend until the ingredients are finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the work bowl as necessary. Add the oil and process until smooth and creamy. If not using immediately, store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or place in ice cube trays, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and store in the freezer no longer than 1 month for the best flavor.
Red Rice and Broccoli Salad with Lemon Dressing and Tamari Walnuts
Adapted from Marie Simmons' cookbook, The Amazing World of Rice found on http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/lotus/recipeone.d2w/report?rcpn=100343&rcpp=146774
1 cup uncooked Bhutanese Red Rice
1 teaspoon olive or other vegetable oil
1/2 cup walnut halves
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1 bunch broccoli, with tough stems trimmed, stems sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and flower separated into 1-inch clusters
3 scallions, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin slices (about 1/2 cup) - I served these on the side.
Lemon Dressing:
1/4 cup olive or other vegetable oil- I rec using a bit less
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger (this is a must)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 small clove garlic, crushed
Cook the rice according to package directions. Let stand, uncovered, until cooled.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium-sized heavy skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts. Stir-fry just until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Sprinkle with the tamari or soy sauce and stir-fry, adjusting the heat so that the tamari does not burn, until the walnuts are coated with the thickened tamari, about 1 minute.
Place the broccoli in a vegetable steamer set over gently boiling water and steam covered, until tender, about 4 minutes. Lift the steamer from the saucepan, and then rinse the broccoli with cool water. Drain and cool.
To make the dressing: In a large bowl whisk together the oil, lemon juice, tamari or soy sauce, ginger, lemon zest, and garlic.
Just before serving add the cooked rice, tamari walnuts, broccoli and scallions. Toss to blend.
Note: If making the salad ahead, set aside the broccoli and tamari walnuts and add just before serving.
Serves 4.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Thanksgiving 2009
recipes following the list
Fennel, Orange, and Pomegranate Salad- The Voluptous Vegan- this was good and very refreshing with all the starches in the other dishes- I would like to try adding some clementines with the navels next time
Cranberry Salsa- Southern Living- always a hit-
Cosmopolitan Cranberry Sauce- Epicurious- this was excellent! and so easy- I did cut back on the vodka and triple sec as some of the reviews rec and it was great
garlic mashed potatoes
Sauteed Sweet Potatoes with Red Onions and Balsamic Vinegar- The Voluptuous Vegan- a surprise hit! delicious although I added a bit more balsamic than I should have- and that was a good thing
baked sweet potatoes
Carrots and Brussels Sprouts- Gourmet- epicurious-always a hit
Garlic Glazed Green Beans
Zuni Bread- The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook- love this bread and it worked nicely
rolls, vegan apple pie, and pumpkin pies from Whole Foods- yummy
Sugared Cranberries- Cooking Light- came out really good this year- I've been leaving them uncovered on the kitchen island instead of in a covered container. They tend to get "wet" if covered
Pumpkin Millet Muffins- rebar
***recipes***
Fennel, Orange, and Pomegranate Salad adapted from The Voluptous Vegan
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic
scant 1/4 cup extra-virign olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium fennel bulb, cored and very thinly sliced
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
2 navel oranges cut into segments- might try mixing in some clementines
2 bunches watercress, well washed and tough stems removed
Make the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, vinegar, and oil. Add a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Combine the fennel, pomegranate seeds, and orange segments in a bowl. Pour half the dressing over them and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain; reserving the marinated fennel, orange, and pomegranate seperately. Stir the strained dressing back into the rest of the dressing.
When ready to serve, toss the watercress with the dressing. Arrange the fennel, orange, pomegranate on top of individual portions of the watercress.
Cranberry Salsa- Southern Living November 2000
3 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 medium-size onion, chopped
1-2 serrano peppers, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup honey (I now use a mix of agave and maple syrup)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
Process all ingredients in a food processor, pulsing 6 to 8 times or until coarsely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Cosmopolitan Cranberry Sauce- adapted from Epicurious- November 2007
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed, drained, and picked through
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons vodka
1 1/2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
In heavy medium saucepan over moderate heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil, stirring often to dissolve sugar, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and reduced to about 3 cups, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to medium bowl and cool, stirring often, until tepid, about 30 minutes. Stir in vodka and liqueur. Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 2 hours. (Sauce can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated.) Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Yield: 3 cups
Sauteed Sweet Potatoes with Red Onions and Balsamic Vinegar- adapted from The Voluptuous Vegan
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 small sweet potato, cut into 1/8-inch dice (1 cup) (I used a mandoline to get 1/8-inch slices and then diced)
salt and freshly ground pepper
a few drops of balsamic vinegar
Heat a skillet over high heat.
Add the oil and saute the onion over high heat for 3 or 4 minutes, until brown. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper and a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Toss gently. Serve immediately or reheat, covered, in the oven.
I also made this with the potatoes sliced in the mandoline but not diced- like a potato chip slice.
Carrots and Brussels Sprouts adapted from Gourmet- Feb 2008- epicurious
2 tablespoons chopped shallot (from 1 medium)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (better to use just 1 tablespoon initially and then a short tablespoon at the end)
1 lb carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (I don’t use a full pound)
1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Cook shallot in 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add carrots, Brussels sprouts, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add water and cover skillet, then cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in vinegar, remaining tablespoon butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
Zuni Bread- adapted from The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook
I'm giving the ingredient list for a 2-pound loaf- I find this is usually what I bake- either one large loaf or two smaller loaves or even 4 mini-loaves.
1 1/2 cups soymilk with 2 teaspoons lemon juice- stir together and let rest for about 5 minutes
4 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
2 1/2 cups bread flour (I've used 2 cups then added an additional 1/2 whole wheat successfully)
1 cup whole wheat (white whole wheat works great)
1/2 cup cornmeal (I love the medium grind- once I used the coarse grind- I liked it!)
1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons gluten
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons SAF yeast or 1 tablespoon bread machine yeast
Place all the ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions. Set on dough cycle. After the cycle ends, remove and divide into 2 loaf pans. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 350F. Bake for about 35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans place it on a rack. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.
Sugared Cranberries- Cooking Light-
Yield: 9 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup)
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 cups fresh cranberries
3/4 cup superfine sugar
Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring mixture until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat. (Do not boil or the cranberries may pop when added.) Stir in cranberries; pour mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving steeping liquid, if desired. Place superfine sugar in a shallow dish. Add the cranberries, rolling to coat with sugar. Spread sugared cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature 1 hour or until dry.
Note: The steeping liquid clings to the berries and helps the sugar adhere.
Pumpkin Millet Muffins- adapted from rebar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy milk with 2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup millet
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup unbleached flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsps baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a large muffin pan and the line with muffins cups if you like. Set aside. Combine oil, soymilk lemon mixture, sugar, vanilla and pumpkin in a large bowl and mix together, making sure there are no lumps of brown sugar. Stir in the oats. Toast millet in a hot dry skillet until lightly browned and fragrant. Toast the pumpkin seeds and add the millet and seeds to the bowl. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Add the dry mix to the wet mix and gently stir to combine. Do not overmix, or the muffins will be dry and tough. Add a bit more soymilk if the mixture seems dry.
Fill muffin cups generously with batter. Bake for 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Yields 15 large muffins
Fennel, Orange, and Pomegranate Salad- The Voluptous Vegan- this was good and very refreshing with all the starches in the other dishes- I would like to try adding some clementines with the navels next time
Cranberry Salsa- Southern Living- always a hit-
Cosmopolitan Cranberry Sauce- Epicurious- this was excellent! and so easy- I did cut back on the vodka and triple sec as some of the reviews rec and it was great
garlic mashed potatoes
Sauteed Sweet Potatoes with Red Onions and Balsamic Vinegar- The Voluptuous Vegan- a surprise hit! delicious although I added a bit more balsamic than I should have- and that was a good thing
baked sweet potatoes
Carrots and Brussels Sprouts- Gourmet- epicurious-always a hit
Garlic Glazed Green Beans
Zuni Bread- The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook- love this bread and it worked nicely
rolls, vegan apple pie, and pumpkin pies from Whole Foods- yummy
Sugared Cranberries- Cooking Light- came out really good this year- I've been leaving them uncovered on the kitchen island instead of in a covered container. They tend to get "wet" if covered
Pumpkin Millet Muffins- rebar
***recipes***
Fennel, Orange, and Pomegranate Salad adapted from The Voluptous Vegan
6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic
scant 1/4 cup extra-virign olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium fennel bulb, cored and very thinly sliced
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
2 navel oranges cut into segments- might try mixing in some clementines
2 bunches watercress, well washed and tough stems removed
Make the dressing by whisking together the orange juice, vinegar, and oil. Add a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Combine the fennel, pomegranate seeds, and orange segments in a bowl. Pour half the dressing over them and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Drain; reserving the marinated fennel, orange, and pomegranate seperately. Stir the strained dressing back into the rest of the dressing.
When ready to serve, toss the watercress with the dressing. Arrange the fennel, orange, pomegranate on top of individual portions of the watercress.
Cranberry Salsa- Southern Living November 2000
3 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 medium-size onion, chopped
1-2 serrano peppers, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup honey (I now use a mix of agave and maple syrup)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
Process all ingredients in a food processor, pulsing 6 to 8 times or until coarsely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Cosmopolitan Cranberry Sauce- adapted from Epicurious- November 2007
1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed, drained, and picked through
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons vodka
1 1/2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
In heavy medium saucepan over moderate heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil, stirring often to dissolve sugar, then reduce heat to moderately low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and reduced to about 3 cups, about 15 minutes.
Transfer to medium bowl and cool, stirring often, until tepid, about 30 minutes. Stir in vodka and liqueur. Transfer to serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled and set, at least 2 hours. (Sauce can be made up to 2 weeks ahead and refrigerated.) Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Yield: 3 cups
Sauteed Sweet Potatoes with Red Onions and Balsamic Vinegar- adapted from The Voluptuous Vegan
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 small sweet potato, cut into 1/8-inch dice (1 cup) (I used a mandoline to get 1/8-inch slices and then diced)
salt and freshly ground pepper
a few drops of balsamic vinegar
Heat a skillet over high heat.
Add the oil and saute the onion over high heat for 3 or 4 minutes, until brown. Add the sweet potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper and a few drops of balsamic vinegar. Toss gently. Serve immediately or reheat, covered, in the oven.
I also made this with the potatoes sliced in the mandoline but not diced- like a potato chip slice.
Carrots and Brussels Sprouts adapted from Gourmet- Feb 2008- epicurious
2 tablespoons chopped shallot (from 1 medium)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided (better to use just 1 tablespoon initially and then a short tablespoon at the end)
1 lb carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (I don’t use a full pound)
1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Cook shallot in 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Add carrots, Brussels sprouts, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add water and cover skillet, then cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in vinegar, remaining tablespoon butter, and salt and pepper to taste.
Zuni Bread- adapted from The Bread Lover's Bread Machine Cookbook
I'm giving the ingredient list for a 2-pound loaf- I find this is usually what I bake- either one large loaf or two smaller loaves or even 4 mini-loaves.
1 1/2 cups soymilk with 2 teaspoons lemon juice- stir together and let rest for about 5 minutes
4 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
2 1/2 cups bread flour (I've used 2 cups then added an additional 1/2 whole wheat successfully)
1 cup whole wheat (white whole wheat works great)
1/2 cup cornmeal (I love the medium grind- once I used the coarse grind- I liked it!)
1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons gluten
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons SAF yeast or 1 tablespoon bread machine yeast
Place all the ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions. Set on dough cycle. After the cycle ends, remove and divide into 2 loaf pans. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 350F. Bake for about 35 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from the pans place it on a rack. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.
Sugared Cranberries- Cooking Light-
Yield: 9 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup)
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 cups fresh cranberries
3/4 cup superfine sugar
Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring mixture until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer; remove from heat. (Do not boil or the cranberries may pop when added.) Stir in cranberries; pour mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving steeping liquid, if desired. Place superfine sugar in a shallow dish. Add the cranberries, rolling to coat with sugar. Spread sugared cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet; let stand at room temperature 1 hour or until dry.
Note: The steeping liquid clings to the berries and helps the sugar adhere.
Pumpkin Millet Muffins- adapted from rebar
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy milk with 2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup millet
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup unbleached flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsps baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a large muffin pan and the line with muffins cups if you like. Set aside. Combine oil, soymilk lemon mixture, sugar, vanilla and pumpkin in a large bowl and mix together, making sure there are no lumps of brown sugar. Stir in the oats. Toast millet in a hot dry skillet until lightly browned and fragrant. Toast the pumpkin seeds and add the millet and seeds to the bowl. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Add the dry mix to the wet mix and gently stir to combine. Do not overmix, or the muffins will be dry and tough. Add a bit more soymilk if the mixture seems dry.
Fill muffin cups generously with batter. Bake for 25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Yields 15 large muffins
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
menu for the week of Nov 15-20
Sat
tacos with homemade Black Calypso beans from Rancho Gordo- those beans were sooooo good!
Sun
I tried a Wildwood Sprouted burger- (good but a little tofu-y with a dry mouthfeel- I like Amy's better.)
Dh had a Bocca burger
Soy Braised Mustard greens- Vegetables Every Day
Mon
Broccolini, Cherry Tomato, and Butter Bean Udon- found on this great meal planner website- DH gave this 5 flamingos- I loved it but would love to add some garlic and mushrooms! Here are my suggestions and some changes I made.
ciabatta
Mash for the ciabatta- from The Balanced Plate- I'll post the recipe later
Tues
Mu Shu in Moments- epicurious- Gourment- Feb 06- I my vegan version is below
Wed
not sure- I'm going to see Jack Bishop at Politics and Prose and wil be getting home later than normal- leftovers??
Thurs
pasta with marinara
salad
Sat
its the last saturday for the farmers market at the Kentlands- and the Homestead Farms in
eastern Maryland has had the best greens- last week I came home with kale (young and fresh and so good), red mustard, and green mustard. This week I'm hoping for some Tatsoi to make for dinner.
mu shu in moments
adapted (veganized) from Gourmet February 2006
Makes 4 servings
2 1/2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
2 heavy teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 heavy teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 (16-oz) bag coleslaw mix
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped
8 (6-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
1 pkg Morning Star's Chick'n strips- served at the table for DH
Accompaniments: hoisin sauce; chopped scallions, mung sprouts, extra chopped purple cabbage
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering, then heat the Morning Star Chick'n strips, stirring, until just browned. Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to skillet and heat until hot then cook ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add coleslaw mix and 2 tablespoons water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until coleslaw is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, remaining 2 tablespoons water, and hoisin sauce in a small bowl. Add to coleslaw mixture along with scallions and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl.
Heat tortillas if needed and put on a plate.
To assemble, spread hoisin on each tortilla and top with mu shu mixture, chicken, and scallions, then roll up. (I prefer to put all the ingredients on table so that we can make our own as we go.)
tacos with homemade Black Calypso beans from Rancho Gordo- those beans were sooooo good!
Sun
I tried a Wildwood Sprouted burger- (good but a little tofu-y with a dry mouthfeel- I like Amy's better.)
Dh had a Bocca burger
Soy Braised Mustard greens- Vegetables Every Day
Mon
Broccolini, Cherry Tomato, and Butter Bean Udon- found on this great meal planner website- DH gave this 5 flamingos- I loved it but would love to add some garlic and mushrooms! Here are my suggestions and some changes I made.
ciabatta
Mash for the ciabatta- from The Balanced Plate- I'll post the recipe later
Tues
Mu Shu in Moments- epicurious- Gourment- Feb 06- I my vegan version is below
Wed
not sure- I'm going to see Jack Bishop at Politics and Prose and wil be getting home later than normal- leftovers??
Thurs
pasta with marinara
salad
Sat
its the last saturday for the farmers market at the Kentlands- and the Homestead Farms in
eastern Maryland has had the best greens- last week I came home with kale (young and fresh and so good), red mustard, and green mustard. This week I'm hoping for some Tatsoi to make for dinner.
mu shu in moments
adapted (veganized) from Gourmet February 2006
Makes 4 servings
2 1/2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
2 heavy teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 heavy teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 (16-oz) bag coleslaw mix
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 bunch scallions, coarsely chopped
8 (6-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
1 pkg Morning Star's Chick'n strips- served at the table for DH
Accompaniments: hoisin sauce; chopped scallions, mung sprouts, extra chopped purple cabbage
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until shimmering, then heat the Morning Star Chick'n strips, stirring, until just browned. Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil to skillet and heat until hot then cook ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 1 minute. Add coleslaw mix and 2 tablespoons water and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until coleslaw is wilted, about 5 minutes.
Stir together soy sauce, sesame oil, remaining 2 tablespoons water, and hoisin sauce in a small bowl. Add to coleslaw mixture along with scallions and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl.
Heat tortillas if needed and put on a plate.
To assemble, spread hoisin on each tortilla and top with mu shu mixture, chicken, and scallions, then roll up. (I prefer to put all the ingredients on table so that we can make our own as we go.)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
menu week of Nov 2- Nov 5
Sunday
take out- busy finishing planting bulbs and panseys and hitting the outlets (I needed a mid-weight winter coat for recess)
Sean roasted our pumpkin seeds
Monday
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe- The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen
Salad
Tuesday
Panang Curry- The Curry Book
leftover coconut rice
steamed broccoli
Wed
DH might be on his own
or Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wraps- Eating Well
Thursday
Mu Shu in Moments- Gourmet
steamed greens
misc
Pumpkin Millet Muffins- Rebar
take out- busy finishing planting bulbs and panseys and hitting the outlets (I needed a mid-weight winter coat for recess)
Sean roasted our pumpkin seeds
Monday
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe- The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen
Salad
Tuesday
Panang Curry- The Curry Book
leftover coconut rice
steamed broccoli
Wed
DH might be on his own
or Creamy Avocado & White Bean Wraps- Eating Well
Thursday
Mu Shu in Moments- Gourmet
steamed greens
misc
Pumpkin Millet Muffins- Rebar
Halloween
It was a bit rainy for Halloween so we didn't put out any appetizers to enjoy while passing out candy but not so rainy that we weren't able to stand outside together with the neighbors to enjoy our drinks. We invited the neighbors over for dinner after trick or treating- the recipes are below. The kids this year were so cute- their costumes showed time and care not just a pillow case over the head and hey- I'm a ghost. They were also so polite- remembering to say trick or treat and *thank you*!! I have inflatable witchy legs that I stick out of my trunk. Still a big hit. One girl, who was about 3- kept staring at the legs- you could see her wheels turning trying to figure those legs out! Dad took a picture.
menu
Vegan sloppy Joes
baked beans
coleslaw
Sophisto Joes
adapted from Gourmet October 2007
These are the Jay Gatsbys of sloppy joes—suave, debonair. But we'd be remiss if we let the black-tie frippery of these cosmopolitan joes belie their true nature: Just as with Fitzgerald's famous hero, there's substance underneath all that class. These civilized sandwiches are hearty, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Makes 4 servings
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained or tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter- like Earth Balance
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 pkg tempeh, steamed for 10 minutes and cooled and crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
4 whole wheat rolls, split
Purée tomatoes in a blender if using the whole tomatoes.
Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add tempeh, stirring to break up any large lumps, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar and boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and serve on the rolls.
Carolina Cole Slaw
adapted from Bon Appétit March 1996
Caroline Belk: Richmond, Virginia
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar- I used a heavy 3
6 tablespoons vegetable oil- I used 3 as suggested in the notes posted online
2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 medium cabbage (about 1 1/4 pounds) (I used about 1 pound green, 1/4 red and one large shaved carrot.)
Combine vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard and celery seeds in non-aluminum medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and dressing comes to boil. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
Combine cabbage and dressing; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate until cold, tossing occasionally, at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
Yield: Serves 8
Bean Pot
adapted from Even More Special
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar- (really I like closer to 1/3 cup, DH likes the full 1/2 cup packed!)
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 16-oz can pork and beans
1 16-oz can lima or butter beans, drained
1 16-oz can kidney beans, drained
Preheat oven to 350F
In a skillet, heat the olive oil; saute the garlic and onion until soft (not brown).
In a mixing bowl, combine the garlic and onion with the brown sugar, vinegar, catsup, mustard, salt and pepper.
Add remaining ingredients, mix well, and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
Bake 45 min to 1 hour, covered.
12 servings
menu
Vegan sloppy Joes
baked beans
coleslaw
Sophisto Joes
adapted from Gourmet October 2007
These are the Jay Gatsbys of sloppy joes—suave, debonair. But we'd be remiss if we let the black-tie frippery of these cosmopolitan joes belie their true nature: Just as with Fitzgerald's famous hero, there's substance underneath all that class. These civilized sandwiches are hearty, delicious, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Makes 4 servings
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, drained or tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter- like Earth Balance
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 pkg tempeh, steamed for 10 minutes and cooled and crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
4 whole wheat rolls, split
Purée tomatoes in a blender if using the whole tomatoes.
Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add carrot, celery, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add tempeh, stirring to break up any large lumps, 3 to 4 minutes. Add chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add puréed tomatoes, wine, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar and boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and serve on the rolls.
Carolina Cole Slaw
adapted from Bon Appétit March 1996
Caroline Belk: Richmond, Virginia
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
6 tablespoons sugar- I used a heavy 3
6 tablespoons vegetable oil- I used 3 as suggested in the notes posted online
2 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon celery seeds
1 medium cabbage (about 1 1/4 pounds) (I used about 1 pound green, 1/4 red and one large shaved carrot.)
Combine vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard and celery seeds in non-aluminum medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and dressing comes to boil. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely.
Combine cabbage and dressing; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate until cold, tossing occasionally, at least 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep refrigerated.)
Yield: Serves 8
Bean Pot
adapted from Even More Special
2 T olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar- (really I like closer to 1/3 cup, DH likes the full 1/2 cup packed!)
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 16-oz can pork and beans
1 16-oz can lima or butter beans, drained
1 16-oz can kidney beans, drained
Preheat oven to 350F
In a skillet, heat the olive oil; saute the garlic and onion until soft (not brown).
In a mixing bowl, combine the garlic and onion with the brown sugar, vinegar, catsup, mustard, salt and pepper.
Add remaining ingredients, mix well, and pour into a 2-quart casserole dish.
Bake 45 min to 1 hour, covered.
12 servings
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