Blogging from my heart in Boise, Idaho
I have found that unless I am making a big batch of food for a crowd, store bought sauces work for this single girl. And the choices are far more numerous for vegetarians and vegans now. The sesame dressing & marinade I found at Costco is delicious! If you can’t find it locally, you can... Continue Reading →
I have been making a tomato mixture to spread on rustic bread for years. There are many recipes out there, but here is mine! Ingredients 10oz container Cherub cherry tomatoes1 shallot, chopped fine1-2 garlic cloves, minced1 .5 oz package fresh basilOlive oilBalsamic vinegar Directions Cut the tomatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.... Continue Reading →
In my search for healthier meals, I thought, why not polenta for a crust? Heck yeah! Ingredients 1 cup corn meal polenta2 cups low sodium vegetable broth1 teaspoon Italian spice mixPizza toppings of your choice Line your pizza pan with parchment paper. I used a 13†tray for this recipe. In medium saucepan, heat broth... Continue Reading →
I experimented with my Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca white beans again with far better results than the weekend before. Much better! Ingredients 1 cup dry Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca beans, cooked according to directions, here is the link from their website Cooking basic beans in Rancho Gordo manner1 small yellow onion, chopped, and filtered water... Continue Reading →
I found a recipe the other day and decided walnut meat would be better than a fake meat product. I’m just not keen on those products. So, I incorporated walnut meat, which is a great substitute and easy. Some people use mushrooms, I use beans. Black beans for Latin dishes, white beans for Mediterranean dishes,... Continue Reading →
My original post had the soy curls marinate in a thick yogurt. The more I air fryed soy curls, the more I came to realize that step was completely unnecessary. Now it can be a vegan dish! I think I can say that I am now a semi-vegetarian, which is a diet that includes eggs... Continue Reading →
I found a recipe for almond cookies with almond flour that would work for friends that are celiac. But the ingredients, despite being simple, need a bit of something to have my mark on it. I was going to use orange or almond extract instead of vanilla, but I changed my mind. So, finger tapping... Continue Reading →
On a quest to eat more plant based foods, I discovered trumpet mushrooms. They have other names such as king trumpet mushrooms, king oyster mushrooms. I love the versatility of how you can cook and season them. Last week I sliced them lengthwise, sauteed them until brown with just a bit of salt, pepper, thyme... Continue Reading →
Since attempting a more plant based diet, I have become obsessed with tofu. I researched how to make it taste better, and found that pressing the moisture out is key. A few friends suggested freezing the tofu and after defrosting that it would taste “meatier†but I am not fully convinced. So pressing is my... Continue Reading →
I planted a few different varieties of cucumbers this year, completely forgetting to research what kind to plant for pickles. My pickle spears taste great, but I have to eat them like corn on the cob because the skin was too thick. Lesson learned! However, nothing goes to waste in my kitchen, so I used... Continue Reading →
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