Monday, November 15, 2010
Gin Thoke: An old favorite
Last night, I made one of our favorite recipes, gin thoke or ginger salad. I used our little homegrown cabbages, and it was delicious. I served it with baked tofu. Yum!
Monday, August 2, 2010
Recipe #15: Spicy Mayan Chocolate Pudding
Recipe: Spicy Mayan Chocolate Pudding
Verdict: I say "Yum!" My husband says "Interesting."
This pudding really is spicy!
The final product, garnished with kiwi, strawberry and a sprinkle of chili powder. The fruit was cooling and really cut the spice. It was perfect.
I love serving pudding in martini and wine glasses :)
Verdict: I say "Yum!" My husband says "Interesting."
This pudding really is spicy!
The ingredients:
Here is the pudding after the chocolate was added.
The final product, garnished with kiwi, strawberry and a sprinkle of chili powder. The fruit was cooling and really cut the spice. It was perfect.
I love serving pudding in martini and wine glasses :)
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Recipe #14: Tofu with Noodles
Recipe: My creation
Verdict: Yum!!
The rest of the ingredients.
Tofu: Cut tofu into cubes. Toss in marinade. Bake in a 450 degree oven until the desired texture.
I prepared the noodles according to the package directions. They soaked up more of the liquid than I expected :). Then I sauteed them with the veggies and some sesame oil.
The final product. Yum!!
Verdict: Yum!!
The tofu marinade.
The rest of the ingredients.
Tofu: Cut tofu into cubes. Toss in marinade. Bake in a 450 degree oven until the desired texture.
I prepared the noodles according to the package directions. They soaked up more of the liquid than I expected :). Then I sauteed them with the veggies and some sesame oil.
The final product. Yum!!
Recipe #13: Blood Red Sangria
Recipe: Blood Red Sangria (True Blood)
Changes made: I did not add the figs
Verdict: Alright :/
I made this for a get-together where we had a little True Blood marathon. If you haven't read the books by Charlaine Harris, you definitely should. They are an easy read and so much fun! Anyway, I liked the drink, but not enough to make it again. Others did not even really like it. Oh well :)
Changes made: I did not add the figs
Verdict: Alright :/
I made this for a get-together where we had a little True Blood marathon. If you haven't read the books by Charlaine Harris, you definitely should. They are an easy read and so much fun! Anyway, I liked the drink, but not enough to make it again. Others did not even really like it. Oh well :)
Recipe #12: Stuffed French Toast
Recipe: Stuffed French Toast (from a variety of sources and some of my creation)
Verdict: Yum!! Yum!! Yum!! Everyone must try this!!
First, cut the French bread into thick slices. Cut a pocket in the middle of each slice, not all the way through, only cutting one side. Fill with your favorite stuffing.
This one has mascarpone cheese with a teaspoon of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.
This one has Ghiradelli chocolate :)
Melt some butter in a pan and dip the stuffed bread slices in a mixture of beaten egg, a little soy milk, vanilla and a dash of cinnamon. Dunk both sides of the bread in the egg mixture.
Add the bread slices to the pan and heat.
When the filling has just started to melt (yum), you can turn them over.
The finished product. Here it is served covered with raspberries and berry syrup, with a side of Morningstar Farms veggie sausage and a glass of grapefruit juice.
YUM!!!!!!!!!!!
Verdict: Yum!! Yum!! Yum!! Everyone must try this!!
First, cut the French bread into thick slices. Cut a pocket in the middle of each slice, not all the way through, only cutting one side. Fill with your favorite stuffing.
This one has mascarpone cheese with a teaspoon of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar.
This one has Ghiradelli chocolate :)
Melt some butter in a pan and dip the stuffed bread slices in a mixture of beaten egg, a little soy milk, vanilla and a dash of cinnamon. Dunk both sides of the bread in the egg mixture.
Add the bread slices to the pan and heat.
When the filling has just started to melt (yum), you can turn them over.
The finished product. Here it is served covered with raspberries and berry syrup, with a side of Morningstar Farms veggie sausage and a glass of grapefruit juice.
YUM!!!!!!!!!!!
Recipe #11: Green Chutney
Recipe: Green Chutney from Vegetarian Times.com
Verdict: Yum!, but a little disappointing
One of my favorite restaurants is Casablanca in Eugene, Oregon. They make the best falafel, and they serve it with great sauces. One of them is a jalapeno relish. It is spicy, and I love it. When I saw this recipe, I thought it would taste similar to that amazing, spicy sauce that I love so. Unfortunately, it is very different. Still yummy, but definitely different :)
Verdict: Yum!, but a little disappointing
One of my favorite restaurants is Casablanca in Eugene, Oregon. They make the best falafel, and they serve it with great sauces. One of them is a jalapeno relish. It is spicy, and I love it. When I saw this recipe, I thought it would taste similar to that amazing, spicy sauce that I love so. Unfortunately, it is very different. Still yummy, but definitely different :)
Reipe #10: Pink Lady Martini
Recipe: Pink Lady Martini from Martini by Jonathon Goodall
Verdict: Yuck
Ingredients: 2 fl oz gin, 2 dashes grenadine, 1 egg white, 1/2 fl oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Here is the finished product, all frothy and eggy :( We really could not get over the fact that it had raw egg in it. Not an appetizing thought :(
Verdict: Yuck
Ingredients: 2 fl oz gin, 2 dashes grenadine, 1 egg white, 1/2 fl oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
Here is the finished product, all frothy and eggy :( We really could not get over the fact that it had raw egg in it. Not an appetizing thought :(
Yucky, eggy :(
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