So at some urging from Judy, here is my recipe for fried artichokes, which was heavily inspired by the same dish at La Bodega in Kansas City, MO. It is the perfect combination of salt from the “ham” and sweet from the garlic vegannaise. Fried Artichokes 8 large artichokes 3 tablespoons corn starch 4 slices […]
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Pumpkin Baingan Bharta
Baingan Bharta is my third favorite Indian dish (after the Rucci fry at Rucci in Overland Park, KS) and Cauliflower Manchurian, also known as the greatest meal ever. For those not familiar with the dish, baingan bharta is an eggplant curry made from ginger, garlic, chilies, and cilantro. But You Said Pumpkin That’s right. Baingan […]
Butternut Squash/Apple Ravioli
This Sunday was play in the kitchen day. When I went shopping, the local stores were overflowing with squash and pumpkins and gourds as far as the eye can see. I really want to eat seasonale, so I knew exactly what I would be cooking. 10 recipes, 2 big pumpkins, 3 sugar pie pumpkins, and 5 butternut squash later […]
How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck Part 5
And so it comes to an end… In Part 0 of How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck, we looked at all the things you can do to prep your tofu before cooking. Part 1 covered baking it, Part 2 deep frying it. Part 3 examined how to stir fry tofu. Part 4 was a […]
How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck Part 4
Back on track being relative… *sigh* Anyway, this is part four of my groundbreaking series on desuckifying tofu. As a fan of tofu, I firmly admit that it takes some finessing (or some deep frying) to bring out what makes it truly good. Which is why in Part 0 of How to Make Tofu That […]
How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck Part 3
Phew! It’s been a bit of a ride, but I am finally back on track. In Part 0 of How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck, we looked at all the things you can do to prep your tofu before cooking. Part 1 covered baking it, Part 2 deep frying it. Today we’re going to […]
Seitan Slow Cooker Style
Before my descent into veganism, I used to love to make short ribs and pork and roast in the slow cooker. As someone does not eat meat, I can still savor the memory of pork so tender it had to be scooped up because it would fall apart when pricked by a fork or delicious […]
Chipotle Seitan “Sausages”
This is my entry for the iBuyBarbecues grill contest. This recipe makes “faux” hot dogs from seitan, a dough made of wheat gluten. Chipotle Seitan Sausages 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons chipotle powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 […]
Cauliflower Manchurian
It was a chance encounter that first led me to Masalas, an authentic Indian restaurant near my local Whole Foods. I had no idea that a simple grocery run would, in the end, leave me literally so full I could not have had another bite. The building that Masalas currently occupies used to be a […]
How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck Part 2
Okay, quick recap: In Part 0, we learned how to prepare tofu via pressing and that silken tofu is largely the suck unless its the shake or the cake. In Part 1, we learned how to bake tofu to give it a firm outer texture and a moist inner texture that will keep your mouth […]