tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34773075153374450352023-11-16T02:28:40.003-05:00Mama VeganAlly Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-26663994024340436992013-07-31T11:15:00.000-04:002013-07-31T11:15:21.572-04:00Easy-Peasy-Tomato-Squeezy...a post about sauce.<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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So here’s my quick, homemade solution to cracking open a jar
of store made sauce. It’s fresh, all natural and can be done in about 30
minutes or less. Oh and it makes a TON – so you’ll always have a jar handy when
you need it.<br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Note: I came up with
this during a 30 day cleanse/detox where anything processed is not allowed.
Normally, I would use a couple of tablespoons of veggie broth to get the sautéing
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Easy Peasy Natural <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>oil-and-fat-free Tomato Sauce </b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What you’ll need:</b></div>
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A large selection of your favorite tomatoes. I used 10 vine
ripened red tomatoes, 6 kumato (brown) tomatoes and a pint each of red and
yellow grape tomatoes.</div>
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1 pint organic mushrooms, 1 large organic onion, 2 organic
zucchinis – all roughly chopped</div>
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A generous sprinkle of Himalayan pink salt</div>
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Freshly ground black pepper – to taste</div>
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Copious amounts of dried oregano and basil</div>
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A dash of cayenne pepper or chili flakes (or more if you
like it spicy. I was making this for Little Miss Vegan so I kept the heat on
low)</div>
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A really small pinch of ground cinnamon – yes, cinnamon</div>
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A little water to sauté your veggies</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What you need to do:</b></div>
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Grab a large pot, two large bowls, a cutting board, a good
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In bowl A, prep your tomatoes. Cut them all up – even the
grape ones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chop big tomatoes into
quarters, small ones in half. Discard some of the pulp and seeds (they make the
sauce too runny).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Set aside.</div>
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In bowl B, prep your veg.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Peel and chop zucchini; wash and de-stem your ‘shrooms and chop your
onion. If you’re like me – open a window, light a candle, wear goggles or do
whatever else you can to keep the onion-triggered tears from falling.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Heat your pot on the high end of medium…but no higher. You’re
sautéing in water, which evaporates quickly so you want a low heat. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give the onions a head start…they take the
longest to cook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly sauté them until
they start to get translucent and soft. Add a tablespoon of water or two as
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textures so our sauce is pretty smooth. When smooth, return to heat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Taste and adjust seasonings – all of them –
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Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-89253672314772807742013-02-22T23:11:00.000-05:002013-02-22T23:11:30.430-05:00“Patty” cake, “Patty” cake…a burger and salad post<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Burgers were always a big deal in my house. I grew up with a
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always knew when it was his turn to make dinner because there was a different
atmosphere in the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was relaxed,
enjoyable and messy. Kind of like my kitchen. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I think I learned that from him.</div>
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we’ll cover that one another time).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
everyone who came over for a BBQ always asked for the “Joel Burger”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So growing up, the very little meat that I did
eat was pretty much always in the form of a patty. Handmade, hand seasoned and
grilled with care. We’re talking <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">real </i></b>burgers here. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not some pre-formed, frozen-within-an-inch-of-its-life round disc. So I became quite the burger snob. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having recently chosen a plant-based
lifestyle, I am now a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">vegan burger snob.</i></b></div>
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Don’t get me wrong; I have nothing against a good, hot off
the grill soy burger. It definitely does the trick at the cottage or family
barbeques. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I’ve been craving
something more. Something real - with vegetables I can identify – and was made in my kitchen and not a processing plant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So I’ve been embarking on a challenge to make a GREAT vegan burger. The
kind that works well on a bun with condiments, or topped with salad, or as an
awesome appetizer to dip.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I’ve got a few under my belt, ranging from broccoli to corn
to white bean to black bean, but this one takes the cake. Its part burger, part
potato latke, and when they first come out of the oven, the smell instantly
transports me back to my Bubbie’s kitchen at Chanukah. And its simple
perfection reminds me of my Dad.</div>
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The base for this burger is sweet potato. One of my all-time
favorite vegetables. The combination of warm mashed potato, heady spices and
the sweet caramelization from a low-and-slow bake in the oven in this recipe is
like a holy trinity of sorts. It just works. Well. (It must, because I’ve made
three batches of them in the past week alone!)</div>
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You could put these on a bun, top them with some condiments
and go to town, but since we’re on a “little to no bread” quest at the moment,
I opted for a more middle eastern route: couscous salad and lemon-tahini
dressing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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My Dad was a ‘meat and potatoes’ kind of guy. But I really
think even he would have loved this one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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Enjoy!</div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Baked Sweet Potato Burgers with couscous salad and
lemon-tahini dressing</span></div>
<span style="color: #38761d;">
</span><br />
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Ingredients:</div>
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<u>Burgers</u></div>
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2-3 large
sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked in microwave and mashed</div>
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1 19oz can
of chick peas or white kidney beans, drained and rinsed</div>
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1/3 cup
ground oats (or breadcrumbs)</div>
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1/3 cup
flour (I used whole wheat but all-purpose works well too)</div>
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1 tablespoon
ground flax</div>
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3
tablespoons hot water</div>
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1 teaspoon
paprika (smoked if you have it, sweet if you don’t)</div>
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¼ teaspoon
chipotle powder (if you are using sweet paprika only, otherwise omit this one)</div>
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½ teaspoon
mustard powder</div>
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2 teaspoons
onion powder</div>
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1 teaspoon
garlic powder</div>
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1 teaspoon
ground cumin</div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Couscous
salad</u></div>
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1/3 cup
couscous</div>
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1 cup vegetable
broth</div>
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1 tomato,
seeds removed, diced finely</div>
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½ an English
cucumber, peel intact, seeded and diced finely</div>
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½ an orange
pepper, seeded and diced finely</div>
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¼ cup each
diced green and kalamata olives</div>
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Juice of one
lemon</div>
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pepper to
taste</div>
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<br /></div>
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<u>Lemon-Tahini
Dressing</u></div>
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1/3 cup
tahini (sesame seed paste)</div>
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1/3 cup cold
water</div>
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2-3 cloves
of fresh garlic</div>
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Pinch of
salt</div>
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¼ cup plus 2
tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice</div>
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Directions:<br />
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Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-16933620390376216362013-02-18T16:18:00.000-05:002013-02-18T17:35:58.800-05:00The Comfort Food Series...Part 2: Pot Pie Perfection<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Poll almost anyone on what their Top Ten list of comfort food contains and I’m
willing to bet almost all of them will include “chicken pot pie” somewhere above
number 6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a universal hug-in-a-bowl
that combines delicious bite-size morsels of veggies smothered in a rich,
creamy sauce and topped with homemade crust. Seriously, it’s a cold winter
night’s dream-come-true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
And surprisingly, it is extremely easy to veganize. I was worried about
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After all, when I was growing up, the only way
my mother could sneak veggies past my ‘all things green are poison’ radar was
to put them in a pot pie with chicken and smother the heck out of them in
sauce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Having a super-finicky daughter
who has inherited that vegetable-hating radar of mine, I wondered how I was
going to carry on the tradition of “deceptively deliciousness”.<br />
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My first attempts led me to re-create “chicken” pot pie, using several
different forms of vegan “chick’n” and veggies. Now there’s nothing wrong with
this; in fact, if you take the recipe below and add in some diced Gardein Chick’n
Filets (the best ones on the market in my opinion) in place of some of the
veggies, you’ve got an awesome dinner. But our quest has been to cut back on
processed foods – vegan or otherwise – and I wanted to create a dish that could
be awesome without being a “re-creation”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With the help of my always willing to taste-test husband, and my “I’ll
eat the potatoes and the crust” kid, I set out on that quest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I played with various different vegetable
combinations, trying to find a balance between colors, nutritional values and textures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh and taste. Because it can be the most
nutrient-rich dish on the planet, but if it tastes like asphalt, no one’s gonna
care. I’m pretty confident this version below nails it, but I’ll let you be the
final judge.<br />
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(P.S. next time I’ll remember to photograph the inside of the pie too! I
think I might have a pic of it in the archives somewhere…)<br />
<br />
Enjoy!<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #274e13;">
</span><span style="color: #38761d;">Vegan Pot Pie </span><br />
<br />
Pie Crust:<br />
Ingredients (single crust)<br />
1 ½ cups all purpose flour<br />
2/3 cup vegan butter (earth balance or becel vegan)<br />
Ice water<br />
NB: for a double crust use 2 ½ cups flour and 1 cup vegan butter<br />
<br />
Directions:<br />
Chill flour and butter in freezer for 30 minutes. When chilled, combine both in
a food processor and mix until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. With
processor running, stream in ice water in small amounts until dough starts to
form/clumps together. Alternately, use a pastry cutter (also chilled in the
freezer with the flour and butter) to cut the butter into the dough, then
drizzle water in a little at a time and combine with a fork until dough forms.<br />
Handling the dough as little as possible, form into a ball of dough; wrap in
wax paper and chill in fridge until ready to use.<br />
<br />
Pot Pie:<br />
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Ingredients<br />
2 tbsp grapeseed or olive oil (or vegetable broth if you want to avoid the use
of oil)<br />
1 large white onion, diced medium<br />
2 stalks of celery, diced small<br />
1 yukon gold potato (or sweet potato), peeled and cut into cubes</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
1 cup butternut squash, peeled and
cut into cubes</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
1 cup each chopped broccoli and
cauliflower florets<br />
2 garlic cloves, minced<br />
6 tbsp all-purpose flour<br />
3 cups of vegetable broth<br />
2 tbsps mustard powder (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This is my secret weapon. It is amazing what
it does to the sauce!)</i></b><br />
½ can small tender peas<br />
½ can cooked whole carrots, chopped<br />
1 tbsp Melted vegan butter</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
Directions<br />
1. In a pot of boiling water, cook potatoes and squash until fork tender;
drain and set aside.<br />
2. Steam broccoli and cauliflower in microwave-safe dish with a few
tablespoons of water for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.<br />
3. Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add oil or vegetable broth,
and cook onion and celery until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an
additional minute. <br />
4. Add flour and stir with a wooden spoon until well incorporated; about two
minutes. Add vegetable broth, a little bit at a time, and stir, scraping down
the sides and bottom of the pot to release any bits of flour. Reduce heat; add
mustard powder, salt and pepper and simmer until filling has thickened; about
10-15 minutes.<br />
5. Stir in peas and carrots. Taste and adjust salt/pepper seasoning as
needed. Set mixture aside to cool slightly.<br />
6. Set out 6 ceramic ramekin or pot pie dishes. Fill with pot pie filling to
within ¼ inch from the top of the dish. Roll out pie dough until it’s approx ¼
inch thick and cut in circles about ½ inch larger than the ramekins (I use a
small soup bowl inverted on the dough and a paring knife to “cut” out the
shape). Cover the dishes with the dough, crimping the sides all the way around.
Brush lightly with melted butter.<br />
7. Place ramekins on baking sheet and bake at 420F for about 20 minutes or
until the crust is golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven; let cool slightly
and serve.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>Comfort Food (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">noun): </i></b></span><span class="ssens"><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>food prepared
in a traditional style having a usually nostalgic or sentimental appeal ~</b><i>Merriam Webster Online Dictionary</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">I love comfort
food. (I know, I know…who doesn’t, right?)</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7SRfw64C_8E28nmKwwkNrUpNtht0pdYtvSg-kEQMlS2fkXVgYrWvIKdaMVHLjHYRZa05lX_EtUx8LBOJinKE6wyW3eZ27b0wSqhhjH414UE-jZ4V1YfeMT9zKFpZhGhbBTeJADnt3f5gZ/s1600/mac+and+cheese.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7SRfw64C_8E28nmKwwkNrUpNtht0pdYtvSg-kEQMlS2fkXVgYrWvIKdaMVHLjHYRZa05lX_EtUx8LBOJinKE6wyW3eZ27b0wSqhhjH414UE-jZ4V1YfeMT9zKFpZhGhbBTeJADnt3f5gZ/s320/mac+and+cheese.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">When it’s cold
and snowy; rainy and wet or I’m just having a really bad day, comfort food is
like a hug for my stomach and my soul, warming me up from the inside out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the biggest challenges in becoming
vegan was figuring out how to replicate some of my favorite comfort dishes to
match our new lifestyle. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Eating a
plant-based diet is great, but when you need a bowl of Mac & Cheese, you <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">need</i></b>
a bowl of Mac & Cheese – not a heaping pile of kale and chickpeas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">When
people hear we are vegan, often their first reaction (okay, their second…the
first is ALWAYS “how do you get your protein?” but that’s a different post
entirely) is, OMG…but you can’t eat <b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">{insert
their favorite comfort dish!}</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Well, yes,
actually we can. It just takes a little creativity in the kitchen…and the help
of a few vegan tricks. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlA6fVuWN0nXSr5BkpbfcWf4mzMA7aBdE2kmJ5LbS6rX_5oIaNFSRGvcMTHHzDCYSvP3oZqYWIYN9G1Mi9C0O-UCRHePGq2MzkYZNKcwOoeBB6xN4JY4e9gf7sQhPsAqYAUF0ADTxgvC-/s1600/mac+cheese+sauce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlA6fVuWN0nXSr5BkpbfcWf4mzMA7aBdE2kmJ5LbS6rX_5oIaNFSRGvcMTHHzDCYSvP3oZqYWIYN9G1Mi9C0O-UCRHePGq2MzkYZNKcwOoeBB6xN4JY4e9gf7sQhPsAqYAUF0ADTxgvC-/s320/mac+cheese+sauce.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">I have a
three-year old. And like most kids her age, she’s unsure about veggies; but she
sure knows and loves a heaping plate of baked macaroni and cheese. And so do we.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So this became my mission: create the best-tasting,
most authentic {vegan} mac and cheese known on the planet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After many different experiments (some successful,
some not-so-much), I struck gold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A dish
that has become known in my circle of friends as “Audrey’s Mac and Cheese”; partially
because it’s the dish I always bring for her at family and friend gatherings
where food is being served, and partially because it is my secret parenting
weapon. I’m not kidding. I can pretty much get her to do anything if I promise
to serve it to her for dinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And
anyone who has raised (or is raising) a pre-schooler knows that is pretty
powerful stuff. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">So, weary vegan
parents of the world (and those craving a big bowl of comfort), I present the
first item in my ‘<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Comfort Food’ </i>series:
“Audrey’s Mac & Cheese”.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Audrey’s Mac & Cheese</span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Ingredients</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">1 x 375g box of pasta
(penne rigate, fusili or rotini work best)</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">½ an onion roughly cut into
big chunks<br />
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and “smashed” but left whole<br />
2 tablespoons of mustard powder <br />
Pepper to taste (about 6 or 7 turns usually)<br />
2 cups unsweetened plain almond <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>milk</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(if you
can’t get unsweetened just use regular plain – but stay away from any of the
flavored ones. If nuts allergies are an issue, then use plain soy milk)<br />
</i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1 8oz package of Daiya shredded
vegan cheddar</b> </span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">(this is what makes the difference. I’ve
tried EVERY type of vegan cheese in this recipe and Daiya is the closest to
that real cheddar taste)</span></i><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2 tablespoons vegan butter (earth
balance or becel vegan)<br />
2 tablespoons all purpose flour</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Optional toppings:</span><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Grated
soy Parmesan</span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Nutritional
yeast flakes (adds additional cheesy flavour and a bit of texture)</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Directions:</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">1. Preheat oven to 350F.<br />
2. In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, return to
pot and set aside.<br />
3. While pasta is cooking, in a separate pot, combine almond milk, onion,
garlic, mustard powder and pepper. Heat on medium until milk is steaming (do
not let it boil). Remove from heat; cover with a tight-fitting lid and let steep
for 10 minutes; strain and set aside.<br />
4. In another large pot, on medium high heat, melt butter. Before butter gets
completely melted, add flour; <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>stir
constantly with a wooden spoon to incorporate all flour and create a golden
roux. Do not let it brown or bubble away too hard. Switch to a metal or
silicone whisk and very slowly add milk in small additions, whisking as you
pour. Continue to whisk until liquid thickens enough to coat the back of a
spoon. <br />
5. Remove milk from heat and whisk in Daiya cheddar shreds, stirring until most
of the cheese is incorporated, about 5 minutes. (Daiya doesn’t melt 100% when
stirred into liquid so it’s okay if there are a few strands of cheese still in
the sauce; they will melt when baked).<br />
6. Pour sauce over cooked pasta and mix until completely coated. Transfer to a
9x9 glass baking dish (or any large casserole dish) and add topping (if using).
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until mac and cheese is bubbling and top is
golden.</span><br />
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will not produce the effects of “active” yeast)</span></i><span class="st">, and is a complete protein.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>Add
a tablespoon or two mixed with water in a food processor, blitz for 30 seconds,
and you have an egg yolk. Seriously. I’m not kidding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I’ve used nutritional yeast as a cheese substitute when
cooking but never thought to try it as an “egg” until recently, thanks to Daddy
Vegan’s discovery of a product called <a href="http://www.thevegg.com/" target="_blank">Vegg</a>. It’s basically fortified
nutritional yeast with black pepper, beta carotene and a bit of salt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And it has changed my life (and my breakfast
menu). </div>
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I love quiche.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
rich, satisfying and always a crowd-pleasure. Most importantly, I can hide all
kinds of vegetables in it and Little Miss Vegan is none the wiser as she
gobbles it down. </div>
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I had recently posted a picture on Facebook of a vegan
caramelized onion, roasted potato and cheddar “quiche” I made. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The most asked question I got was, “it looks
like it has egg in it. How did you do that?” followed by, “can I please have that
recipe?”</div>
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<b><span style="color: #274e13;">Caramelized onion, roasted potato and cheddar “quiche”</span></b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The building blocks of
this recipe are the crust and the “egg” mixture. The toppings are optional and
totally up to whatever suits your taste. If you’re looking to add a “meaty”
addition, I recommend <a href="http://www.fieldroast.com/" target="_blank">Field Roast</a> brand vegan sausages, removed from the
casings, chopped and mixed in with the cooked onions.)</i><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">This recipe is adapted from an original recipe for a creamy leek and cashew quiche that can be found at: <a href="http://mouthwateringvegan.com/2011/03/23/creamy-cashew-leek-cheezy-quiche/">http://mouthwateringvegan.com/2011/03/23/creamy-cashew-leek-cheezy-quiche/</a> </i></div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b></div>
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½ cup whole
wheat flour</div>
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½ cup
unbleached all purpose flour</div>
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¼ cup vegan butter
(Becel Vegan or Earth Balance. I find Becel Vegan blends into dough better)</div>
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¼ teaspoon
coarse salt</div>
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Cold water</div>
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<u>Filling</u></div>
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2 large
Vidalia or sweet onions, cut in half and sliced into half circles</div>
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Vegetable broth
for sautéing </div>
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1 cup soy
cream </div>
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½ cup soy
milk</div>
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2 teaspoons:
Vegg and ½ cup water blended in a food processor (if you don’t have Vegg, just
use the same amount of nutritional yeast and a few turns of black pepper)</div>
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2 – 3 yukon
gold potatoes (skins on), cut in small cubes</div>
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1 cup
shredded Daiya cheddar cheese</div>
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½ cup
roasted, unsalted cashews (totally optional – this is just a topping)</div>
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1 teaspoon
olive oil</div>
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Salt and
pepper to taste</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>In a large bowl, mix both whole wheat and all
purpose flour. Measure out butter into a measuring cup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put flour and butter and pastry cutter (or two
forks) in the freezer for 30-60 minutes.</div>
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</span></span></span>Preheat oven to 425F. Toss potatoes, olive oil,
salt and pepper in a bowl and combine. Spread evenly onto a parchment-lined
baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes. </div>
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</span></span></span>In a large non-stick sauté pan, heat 3
tablespoons of vegetable broth on medium high heat (6), add onions and sauté for
approx 15-20 minutes, until onions are soft and golden. Stir often to ensure
onions do not stick to the pan and add more vegetable broth (a tablespoon at a
time) throughout the cooking process to keep onions from drying out/burning.
Remove from heat when done and combine with potatoes. Set aside to cool.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Remove flour and butter from freezer. Cut the
butter into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse ‘corn meal’ type
texture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add cold water, 2-3 tablespoons
at a time, and combine with fork until a dough is formed. Add more water a
tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Place dough between two sheets
of wax paper and roll out until it covers the bottom and sides of a quiche ,
tart or baking pan. I use a silicone round baking pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>In a medium size bowl, combine egg replacer
(Vegg or nutritional yeast) with soy milk, soy cream and salt. Whisk until
combined.</div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>Add onion/potato mixture to the pan, and spread
out to evenly coat the bottom of the pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pour the egg/soy mixture over the filling and tilt pan/spread with
spatula until liquid covers all filling. Top with shredded cheddar and cashews
if using.</div>
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</span></span></span>Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400F for 40
minutes, until cashews are browned, cheese is melted and mixture is bubbling.
Remove from oven and let it sit at least 20 minutes to firm up before serving.</div>
Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-38567824755013398672012-02-20T13:46:00.000-05:002012-02-20T13:46:56.608-05:00A tale about 'Big Red'...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGTXAzrQ17k9yPm3kPaDGf7EFcg-TQvbudP-iFlvjrjinN2oSdF6l2C3Ldci1CfqXZ_Oi6ugoKVLyyXT0Eu1C7mig8tbmmhJXroFw_ak1uJEGy9pCCBU2kw2l_GBvarUj6Nhzc-7xN2KK/s1600/034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGTXAzrQ17k9yPm3kPaDGf7EFcg-TQvbudP-iFlvjrjinN2oSdF6l2C3Ldci1CfqXZ_Oi6ugoKVLyyXT0Eu1C7mig8tbmmhJXroFw_ak1uJEGy9pCCBU2kw2l_GBvarUj6Nhzc-7xN2KK/s320/034.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>My last post was <b><i>not</i></b> about a potato; this post is <i><b>not</b></i> about a pot. But yet, it is. <br />
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I don't often use "Big Red", as it's been aptly named. Not because I don't love the way it cooks; but because using it is such a production. I have a similar relationship with my Dutch Oven that many have with their slow cookers (although I think a Dutch Oven is probably less of a pain). It's beautiful, it distributes heat fabulously and makes light work of even tough dishes, and it's relatively easy to keep clean. But it's one of those appliances I don't use often, so it doesn't garner prime real estate in my already-too-small-and-crammed-with-stuff kitchen. <br />
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Big Red lives on a shelf; in a cupboard barely used, right next to the refrigerator, about 6 feet above my head. Being an even five-feet tall has many disadvantages - especially in the kitchen. Digging out the 'once-in-a-while' appliances notwithstanding. It's a delicate balancing act to retrieve Big Red that requires me, a step stool, some heavy lifting and baited breath. And that's just to get to the lid (which I'm convinced weighs more than the pot). Or I could just ask Daddy Vegan to get it down for me, but I'm fiercely stubborn and independent about these things (and I wonder where Little Miss gets it from). One of these days I'll learn.<br />
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Anyway, enough about the pot. Safe to say it survived it's perilous journey from the cupboard to the stove, otherwise we wouldn't be looking at this pretty picture of it.<br />
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There's one dish I always make in my Dutch Oven: Lentil Stew. I'm not sure how or why this tradition began. I don't even think the inspiration for this recipe started with "In a Dutch Oven..."; it probably just called for a large stockpot. But Daddy Vegan had recently surprised me with this much-longed-for pot in my absolute favorite color in the world, and I was eager to try it. So 'Dutch Oven' lentil stew was born.<br />
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It's a hearty, deeply rich and satisfying stew; the kind you make on a cold winter's day, in a Dutch Oven, and sop up with tons of fresh crusty bread. To the uninitiated, you'd <i><b>swear</b></i> it was a beef stew. But, seeing as it's being posted on a vegan website, it's completely animal-free. <br />
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Perhaps the best part about this stew is how simple - and versatile it is. I call it "Leftover Lentil Stew" because it's a great way to use up leftover veggies kicking around your fridge or freezer (yes, you can use frozen vegetables here). Any combination of veg works, from the basic celery and carrots to eggplant, squash, sweet potato and more. Oh - and did I mention it only takes 20 minutes to cook? (Weeknight Dinner Warriors rejoice!)<br />
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The broth has a southwestern kick to it, with cumin and chili powder being the dominant flavors, but additions of pure pumpkin puree and oregano give it a wonderful earthy "meaty" flavour too. It's been cold and a bit snowy this weekend, and Daddy Vegan and I were craving something a little more warm and cozy. And it just so happened I had some celery, carrots, corn and other veggies that were looking a little sad. They're much happier now! <br />
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Try this stew once as it's written below, and then experiment with the flavors; add different vegetables, adjust the amount of seasoning, or even try new seasonings. It's a great canvas for carrying delicious bold flavours.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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</div><div style="color: #274e13;">"Leftover" Lentil Stew</div><i>(adapted from <a href="http://www.fatfreevegan.com/">www.fatfreevegan.com</a>)</i><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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1 medium onion, finely diced<br />
6 cloves of garlic, minced<br />
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced (if you like heat then leave in some seeds)<br />
zest of half a lemon <br />
2-3 cups vegetables - fresh or frozen - diced or cut into small chunks (I used carrots, celery and corn)<br />
1 19oz can diced tomatoes, drained<br />
1 15 oz can cooked lentils, drained and rinsed well<br />
3.5 cups + 2 tablespoons vegetable broth<br />
1 tsp oregano<br />
2 tbsp chili powder, divided in half<br />
1 tsp ground cumin<br />
1/3 cup quinoa<br />
2/3 cup canned pure pumpkin puree (if you can't get pure pumpkin puree, you can use pumpkin pie filling)<br />
1 tsp brown sugar (skip this ingredient if using pumpkin pie filling)<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Directions:<br />
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1. In a Dutch Oven, heat 2 tbsp vegetable broth on med-high heat. Add onions and saute until golden and translucent; about 5 minutes. Add garlic, jalapenos and lemon zest. Cook, stirring constantly to keep garlic from burning until soft; about one minute. Add cumin and 1 tbsp chili powder and cook for 1 minute, allowing spices to warm through and become fragrant. <br />
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2. Stir in tomatoes, using your spoon and the juice from the tomatoes to loosen any brown bits on the bottom of the pot. (That's where the real flavor is). Stir in mixed vegetables, lentils, remaining 1 tbsp chili powder and oregano. Pour in remaining vegetable broth and stir well. Bring to a boil.<br />
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3. Add quinoa and simmer, covered, on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until all veg are tender. Add in pumpkin puree, salt and pepper to taste and brown sugar (if using). Simmer uncovered on medium heat for an additional 5 minutes. Stew will appear a bit liquid, but will thicken as you stir it and will continue to thicken after it's removed from heat. <br />
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4. Remove from heat; stir and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Serve hot.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-87513604996832530082012-02-11T20:52:00.001-05:002012-02-11T20:56:23.283-05:00Hot Potato, Hot Potato...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAl5F49W8i_6FEw4zw9bCz5PSBY-_vYPlaOluX1W4RaCx89ewXGxrK9PJil8QV3TbiOdj1pbwcoGMqc2QLqMkvUiXFk_axPY1HszrnT84FpgZ3gtBY1dclM8J3m8rlgZQDOc7oV_wyniSR/s1600/sweet+potato.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAl5F49W8i_6FEw4zw9bCz5PSBY-_vYPlaOluX1W4RaCx89ewXGxrK9PJil8QV3TbiOdj1pbwcoGMqc2QLqMkvUiXFk_axPY1HszrnT84FpgZ3gtBY1dclM8J3m8rlgZQDOc7oV_wyniSR/s320/sweet+potato.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>We're a little obsessed with sweet potatoes right now. And why not? They're sweet, delicious and so full of nutrients; they really do put regular spuds to shame. That said, this isn't a sweet potato post. It's a chili post. It just so happens that this chili happens to be topping a sweet potato. (We ran out of tortillas and well, at the end of the day, a sweet potato is a carb too!)<br />
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Daddy Vegan and I had been craving Tex-Mex lately, and none of our usual chili recipes were doing the trick. I think it's because our others ones are more "Mex" and not enough "Tex". That's where the 'chipotle' comes in. "Chipotle" is a smoke-dried jalapeno pepper made from red jalapenos, meaning the peppers that don't get picked when green and are allowed to ripen. The smoking process removes a little bit of the heat and replaces it with a dry 'smoked' flavour. Most commonly, chipotles are found canned in an adobo sauce (a hot marinade of other ground up spices). Recently on a trip to Target's grocery section, I came across ground chipotle powder - and bought it by the gross. It's basically a chipotle that's been ground into a fine powder, and it's become a staple in my kitchen. <br />
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What I love about this chili recipe is that it's hearty, smoky, spicy enough to tease your tongue, and it takes 20 minutes to make. Yes, that's right; 20 minutes. That means WEEKNIGHT dinner, people! And it's versatile. So far we've served it on baked sweet potatoes, as part of a vegetarian taco salad, in a burrito and it will be the main feature at an upcoming vegan "taco night" at our casa.<br />
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This is a base recipe; you can tweak it any which way you like. Dial up (or down) the heat with the amount of chipotle powder you use; dice in some veggies (red and green bell peppers for color and crunch), or play with the bean mixture too. Any way you fix it, it's sure to a be a crowd pleaser!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Chipotle Bean Chili</span><br />
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<div>Ingredients:</div><div><br />
3 garlic cloves, minced<br />
1 medium onion, finely diced<br />
2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced<br />
2 tablespoons vegetable broth<br />
1 cup water divided in thirds<br />
2 tsps chili powder<br />
¼ tsp chipotle chili powder (more if you like it really smoky)</div><div>1 x 15oz can pinto beans drained and rinsed well<br />
1 x 15oz can kidney beans drained and rinsed well</div>1x15oz can black beans drained and rinsed well<br />
3 tablespoons fresh salsa (store bought is fine)<br />
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Directions:<br />
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1. Over medium heat, add vegetable broth and onions to pan. Saute until translucent and soft (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and jalapenos and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to keep garlic from burning. <br />
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2. Stir in chili powders and 1/3 cup water; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a paste. Add remaining 2/3 cup water and beans. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 10-12 minutes or until most of the water disappears and the sauce is 'thickened'. Remove from heat. Stir in salsa. Partially mash bean mixture with a fork or potato masher.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-78185969224170303422011-12-07T21:49:00.000-05:002011-12-07T21:49:39.833-05:00Lasagna-be...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakBhZYGJ6n6IYg7ifZyRG696IZTrTQtaeSP3mWaedUPaeJBZZOkBTx2Oqhmw7SKJ8lexRv9E34rnF39-b6UbHeeREao02RjKTCuXo7FmKnNBBSIvtx6Pw4cqd94N-TbuGS73uvQPSYd70/s1600/389915_10150503352041189_529811188_10928893_1292144882_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakBhZYGJ6n6IYg7ifZyRG696IZTrTQtaeSP3mWaedUPaeJBZZOkBTx2Oqhmw7SKJ8lexRv9E34rnF39-b6UbHeeREao02RjKTCuXo7FmKnNBBSIvtx6Pw4cqd94N-TbuGS73uvQPSYd70/s320/389915_10150503352041189_529811188_10928893_1292144882_n.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>Hmm...that sounded better in my head. Anyway, I know I've been away for a while; I promise I'll explain why later. This is just a quick by-popular-demand post in response to a Facebook picture I posted on my "wannabe" lasagna. It's a "wannabe" because it's a completely vegan take on a gooey, cheesy, gluten-filled favorite. <br />
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But don't be fooled. What it lacks in dairy or animal products, it <b><i>more</i></b> than makes up for in flavor. Seriously, it rocks the house. As in, it didn't stay on Husband's plate long enough to leave tomato stains. And it's a great "kid" dish; chock full of veggies that even the pickiest eater won't notice - thanks to the pureed filling!<br />
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Oh - and did I mention it's super-easy? Even for a crazy weeknight dinner (which is when I made it).<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;">Easy Vegan Veggie Lasagna "wannabe"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">Ingredients</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">1 tsp chopped fresh garlic</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">2 tbsp water</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">2 x 19 oz cans crushed tomatoes</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">1 box oven-ready brown rice gluten free lasagna noodles</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;">1 block vegan italian flavored or mozzarella rice cheese (or soy cheese), shredded</span> </span><br />
1 tbsp each dried oregano and basil<br />
1/2 tsp chili flakes (or more depending on your preference for heat)<br />
1 tsp black pepper<br />
10 oz frozen chopped leafy greens (I used half spinach, half kale), thawed and drained<br />
1 lb firm or extra firm tofu (do <b><u>not</u> </b>use silken tofu)<br />
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Directions:<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 375F. Saute mushrooms and chili flakes over medium heat in the 2tbsp of water until almost tender. Add garlic and continue to saute until tender and deep brown. Remove from heat and add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil and black pepper to pan. Let simmer for 15 minutes.<br />
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2. Place tofu and thawed greens in a food processor and process briefly. Add mushroom mixture and blend until smooth. <br />
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3. Using a 9x12 glass or aluminum pan, coat the bottom with sauce, then place a layer of noodles over it. Spread half of the mixture over it, and top with spaghetti sauce. Add another layer of noodles, remaining mixture and sauce. Spread; top with another layer of noodles and remaining sauce. Sprinkle shredded "cheese" on top. <br />
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4. Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until top is golden. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-12189008870848739282011-09-05T21:40:00.000-04:002011-09-05T21:40:54.644-04:00Cheering for Chili...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEB4lFpze7-eUDpIU70SyJrmEEWFonQJqag7gS9meceZi5unK_ZMjwrL4lhLENG_bL_qkp6KZv_KIoFopIbsE1l6WJ3zD_miRL4iMpu0k5Vs0TqVNRn8QWmxiIEc3mS5PxuogFUHeZQxG/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghEB4lFpze7-eUDpIU70SyJrmEEWFonQJqag7gS9meceZi5unK_ZMjwrL4lhLENG_bL_qkp6KZv_KIoFopIbsE1l6WJ3zD_miRL4iMpu0k5Vs0TqVNRn8QWmxiIEc3mS5PxuogFUHeZQxG/s320/photo.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>It's Labour Day today - and it's cold outside. It's as if Mother Nature knew that we needed a reminder that the warm, carefree days of summer are over and that cooler, more productive days are ahead. It's the kind of day that makes you crave something hearty. You know the kind...where the sky is grey and cloudy, the wind is whistling a chillier tune.<br />
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This kind of day always makes me think of chili. Deeply rich, warm and comforting - it's the perfect dish to chase away the grey clouds and the looming feeling that winter isn't too far away. I've never been one for traditional chili - that being ground beef, beans and sauce. My chili always looks like a mosaic, with bright spots of any and every vegetable I can find dotting the rich, deep red chili sauce background. Today's was no different. Well okay, it was a little different. My signature chili always included a combination of ground beef and ground pork for Husband. But we're not eating that way now. So I needed a way to make my chili earthy, meaty and hearty without adding any meat. <br />
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Fortunately, Husband stumbled across a great blog full of vegan recipes. <a href="http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/">blog.fatfreevegan.com</a> is a wealth of healthy, whole food vegan recipes that are rich, satisfying and meat-free. Yesterday I made their spicy curried cauliflower and sweet potato soup (I'll be blogging that one later this week). Today he showed me a recipe for chili stuffed peppers - and as soon as I read it, I knew I had to try it. It's a black-bean chili...but the base of the dish is portobello mushroom - which lent a deep, rich earthy "meaty' flavour to it - and it's damn near the best chili we've ever eaten. Half of it was gone before we'd even stuffed the peppers. It's <b><i>that</i></b> kind of dish - perfect on it's own, stuffed in a pepper or (as I'm about to indulge) on a plate of nachos. Most importantly, it proved to us that chili can be meatless and delicious - and that a bowl of food can warm not only your belly, but your heart.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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</div><div style="color: #274e13;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><i><span style="color: black;">p.s. I made these 'vegan' but for those who love dairy, go ahead and sprinkle some shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese on top before you bake it. </span></i></div><div style="color: #274e13;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #274e13;">Black Bean Chili Stuffed Peppers (<i>adapted from www.blog.fatfreevegan.com)</i></div><br />
Ingredients<br />
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1 medium onion, finely chopped<br />
1 large portobello mushroom, diced<br />
2 jalapeno peppers, minced (<i>you can adjust this based on your taste or heat threshold</i>)<br />
1 16 oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed (<i>or 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans</i>)<br />
1/2 cup corn kernels - fresh, frozen or canned<br />
1 15 oz can tomatoes, diced (<i>fire roasted work best but if you don't have them onhand, any good canned tomato will do</i>)<br />
1 tsp smoked paprika<br />
2 tbsp chili powder (<i>again, adjust up or down according to your taste)</i><br />
juice of 1/2 a lime<br />
2 tbsp vegetable broth<br />
4 red bell peppers<br />
2 green onions, thinly sliced<br />
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Directions:<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 400F. Heat a large non-stick pan on medium high heat and add vegetable broth and onions. Cook, stirring often until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and diced jalapeno peppers and cook until mushroom soften and turn a deep, rich brown, about 3-4 minutes depending on how finely the mushrooms are diced. <br />
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2. Add black beans, corn, tomatoes and seasonings. cook, stirring often until most of the tomato liquid cooks out.<br />
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3. While the chili is cooking, prepare the peppers by cutting the tops off and removing the seeds and membranes. Place them in a square glass baking dish. Note: if your peppers won't stand up, slice a very small piece off the bottom to "even them out' and help them stand. Fill each pepper with the chili mixture and bake until peppers are tender; about 30-40 minutes.<br />
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5. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-12224503830847399612011-09-03T23:46:00.000-04:002011-09-03T23:46:56.899-04:00Back to Basics...<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIefvzxunVLuxN1EhO60TgmVMwtez9dbCn7Zxl6RV1EEJ1m3wx3eWI1G_h2IqaJTmWXagkpnXtYEWK0GhsN3-cMGksiqNTyajB_k32Wlr_3SYgfHuU1aRV01CnV_3a6QyEkDB1h_78etmY/s1600/shepherds+pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIefvzxunVLuxN1EhO60TgmVMwtez9dbCn7Zxl6RV1EEJ1m3wx3eWI1G_h2IqaJTmWXagkpnXtYEWK0GhsN3-cMGksiqNTyajB_k32Wlr_3SYgfHuU1aRV01CnV_3a6QyEkDB1h_78etmY/s320/shepherds+pie.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">picture and original recipe courtesy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Peas-Thank-You-Simple-Meatless/dp/0373892403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315105750&sr=8-1">Peas and Thank You</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>When I first met Husband almost 9 years ago, I was a relative vegetarian. I say 'relative' because I wavered on things like fish or seafood (and eggs), but I didn't eat any red or white meat in any way, shape or form. Husband, on the other hand, was a super-carnivore. To him, vegetables were merely decoration and took up valuable space that could be occupied by meat. And fish was something you kept in an aquarium - not on your plate.<br />
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Over the past "almost-decade", I taught Husband to embrace vegetables, love seafood and even eat tofu. He taught me to eat steak. We found a happy medium of herbivore and carnivore. And it worked for quite a while. But somewhere along the way, that changed. Little Miss joined our family, and it made us stand up and take notice of our lifestyle - and eating habits. Suddenly words like 'organic' and 'natural' were part of our everyday vernacular - and our grocery list. A few years ago, you'd be hard pressed to find fresh fruit or vegetbales of any kind in our kitchen; now our fridge and countertops are overflowing with bright colored, sweet fruits and veggies of all kind. We stopped buying meat from the grocery store and sought out an organic butcher. Dairy and egg products had to be organic and antibiotic free. We strived to feed Little Miss only homemade food - with very little additives or processed ingredients - and for the most part, we've been successful. She's definitely a "picky eater", but she's always chosen homemade over processed. (I think I've borne the only child on the planet that HATES Kraft Dinner.)<br />
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Husband and I however, weren't as diligent about our own diets as we were with hers. Until now. Ok - I'll admit, I'm still not as diligent as I should be. I give in to temptation quite easily. I'm a professional baker - it kind of goes with the territory. But Husband has adopted a new clean lifestyle - which no longer includes meat. Or dairy. Or Bread. Or anything processed. Yes, you read that right. Nothing processed. Only whole or raw plant-based foods.<br />
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Switching away from meat has never been a big deal for me. I've always been 'take it or leave it' about meat. Whole food cooking however, was a completely foreign concept, and challenged everything I know (and love) about cooking. No oils, no dressings, no premade or processed sauces, condiments or ingredients of any kind. Over the years, I've accumulated quite the pantry full of exotic oils, condiments and other funky (and totally processed) ingredients. Those brightly colored bottles and boxes have been replaced with bags of all natural granola, organic vegetable broth, goji berries, raw cacao and tetra packs of almond milk. This is so NOT my pantry.<br />
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Admittedly, I haven't embraced this change easily - or willingly. I'll be honest, I pretty much do all the grocery shopping and cooking around here. So a change like this is huge. It was as if my entire world was turned upside down. Meals suddenly required extreme planning. Take out was no longer an option. Labels needed to be scrutinized. Cooking became a nuisance rather than a joy. Simple acts like sauteing onions in a bit of oil, or buttering toast were monumental challenges to overcome. It annoyed me. And for quite a while, I resisted it at every turn. Until one day I stopped to think about what I was resisting: a husband who loves his family enough to change his lifestyle so drastically so that he can live a long, healthy life. I must be out of my mind.<br />
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It just so happened that this drastic change - and epiphany on my end - coincided with the release of an amazing book called "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Peas-Thank-You-Simple-Meatless/dp/0373892403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315105750&sr=8-1">Peas and Thank You</a>" - a cookbook written by a mom who chose to raise her family (which includes two small children) vegan, and it's full of amazing recipes. This cookbook has changed my perspective on vegan cooking. Dishes don't have to be laden with fats, or dairy products or meat to be delicious. And there are many wonderful - and easy ways to substitute those elements and still create a wonderful meal. <br />
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What was - as recently as a couple of weeks ago - a huge upset and inconvenience, has become a challenge that I'm a little more willing to accept: to find new ways to cook delicious food in a whole-food-healthy way. And I'm putting my culinary skills to the test. For example, I figured out the other day that avocado is an excellent substitute for butter. It's rich, creamy, melts easily and hello...it's a fat! (A healthy fat to boot.) This little trick came in very handy in the recipe I'm sharing below. The mashed potato topping wouldn't be mashed potato without a little "milk and butter".<br />
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Little Miss and I are not completely following Husband's diet. She's only two and still requires certain foods that he won't eat. But we've modified our eating habits quite a bit. She's never cared for meat anyway, and we're doing our best to ensure she gets all the protein, iron and other nutrients she needs from other sources. And while I still cook with oil or butter at times for me - I'm much more conscious about how much I'm using - and how often.<br />
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It's been 3 months since Husband started this quest. In that time, he's lost over 60 lbs, is in great shape and looks and feels way better than he has in a very long time. And I'm extremely proud of him. So proud that I made him a modified version of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Peas-Thank-You-Simple-Meatless/dp/0373892403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315105750&sr=8-1">Peas and Thank You</a>'s Indian Shepherd's Pie. It's definitely a "Sunday Supper" kind of meal. It took multiple pots and multiple appliances to make. But the look of utter satisfaction and delight on his face when he tasted it was worth it. And it really didn't take that much modfiying to make it a "whole food" recipe. Oh - and honestly, you won't even miss the meat!<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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</div><div style="color: #38761d;">Indian Shepherd's Pie</div><div style="color: #38761d;"><i>This is my version of the recipe - I've adapted it from </i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Peas-Thank-You-Simple-Meatless/dp/0373892403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315105750&sr=8-1">Peas and Thank You: simple meatless meals the whole family will love.</a> </div><br />
Ingredients:<br />
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed in 1-inch pieces<br />
1 pound butternut squash, peeled and cubed in 1-inch pieces<br />
1 tablespoon very ripe avocado<br />
2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (I used almond milk)<br />
1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />
1 1/3 cups water<br />
2 cups cooked lentils (I used green lentils but any kind would work)<br />
1 cup chopped onion<br />
1 cup chopped carrots<br />
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1 cup vegetable broth<br />
1 tbsp curry powder<br />
1 tbsp coriander (ground)<br />
1 cup organic spinach, choppped<br />
1/2 cup dried cranberries<br />
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Directions:<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.<br />
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2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add sweet potatoes and butternut squash. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. When potatoes and squash are fork-tender, drain and add to a large bowl.<br />
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3. Using an electric or stand mixer, add avocado and non-dairy milk and cinnamon and whip until fluffy and lump-free.<br />
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4. In a smaller pot, cook lentils according to package instructions.<br />
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5. In a large skillet, saute onion, carrots and chick peas in 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for one minute. Add remaining broth, curry, coriander and simmer. Add lentils to pot when ready and cook for another 3-5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken. Add spinach and dried cranberries and stir until combined.<br />
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6. Grease a 2 quart baking/casserole dish with avocado and add vegetable mixture. Top with mashed squash and sweet potato topping and spread evenly to cover filling. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-32713973665405469362011-08-09T09:40:00.000-04:002011-08-09T09:40:08.870-04:00Beat the Heat...<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_4R46OHQBX7aEOkyCHVks8u1iQVX3-Cc61343av0xpnxN7N_GW-ZaMdZdZpx-lTwys8zzH0VHDB4DHl4_i1aLvufkI_CrHcWmbHZ_wwbzAFI7KqRN9GJWzVO1hMcMWI6vRTcYKsCvLguX/s1600/drink+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_4R46OHQBX7aEOkyCHVks8u1iQVX3-Cc61343av0xpnxN7N_GW-ZaMdZdZpx-lTwys8zzH0VHDB4DHl4_i1aLvufkI_CrHcWmbHZ_wwbzAFI7KqRN9GJWzVO1hMcMWI6vRTcYKsCvLguX/s320/drink+1.JPG" width="239" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal">It’s ironic I’m writing this today since it’s a wet and rainy day that screams “warm blanket and a cup of tea”, but this weekend was one of those hot, muggy and humid days that just begged for a huge pitcher of something cold, refreshing and sweet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I just happened to have a bunch of freshly picked rhubarb and a bowl of almost-overripe peaches that needed to be used and I was in no mood to turn on the oven.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I am a self-proclaimed lemonade junkie.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s my hands-down favorite drink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I was pregnant with the LittIe Miss I craved it constantly. Any café, restaurant, fast food chain or vending machine was subject to a full-on hysterical-red-faced-tear-streaked-hormone-induced fit at the mere suggestion that they didn’t have copious amounts of my drink in stock. To avoid future public outbursts of pregnancy-related insanity (and no doubt embarrassment), Husband found a bunch of old-fashioned lemonade recipes for me and I’ve been testing, trying and perfecting them ever since. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">My newest favourite is <a href="http://allyskitchen.blogspot.com/search/label/drinks">Rhubarb Lemonade</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It adds a lovely pink hue to the drink and totally ups the ‘pucker factor’ by a magnitude of 10. However, I wasn’t in the mood for a total face-scrunching, tongue-twisting, drooling experience this weekend. I wanted more of a balance between tart and sweet. Enter the peaches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The result? A beautifully light pinky-peach colored drink that was sweet, refreshing and had just a ‘hint’ of extra tart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span> </span>The Little Miss loved it. It will make a great lemonade stand or pool party drink someday.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Enjoy!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #274e13;">Peach Rhubarb Lemonade</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">Ingredients:<br />
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6 1/2 cups cold water<br />
3/4 cup sugar<br />
3 ½ <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>cups coarsely chopped fresh rhubarb<br />
5-6 roughly chopped peaches (overripe ones work best)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">juice of 2 lemons</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm;">fresh blueberries<br />
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Directions:<br />
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In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add rhubarb and peaches; return to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl, allowing the pulp to drain for 10 minutes without pressing (to ensure a clear drink). Transfer the liquid to a pitcher and add lemon juice. Stir and refrigerate for about 4 hours or until really cold. (Tip: freeze for 1 hour if you're in a hurry!)<br />
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Toss blueberries <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in a freezer-safe resealable bag and freeze for 1 hour. Serve lemonade in a tall glass with frozen blueberry “ice cubes” </div>Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-27597772978426607972011-05-31T21:19:00.000-04:002011-05-31T21:19:49.955-04:00Perfect Picnic Potatoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvOCH1wHVpKEheAzFW-ywa1xzpu1zENuglihQsvgXQQD7HZYMEdhHekAcVy8hGmFdh-d38nSpHk72is2FCyr6j2NL8nvCXhYKk9H3r0etWfJkZfFE8RD9KKoG_ZNNdvhJDuEBAht4GlL_/s1600/IMG_19641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyvOCH1wHVpKEheAzFW-ywa1xzpu1zENuglihQsvgXQQD7HZYMEdhHekAcVy8hGmFdh-d38nSpHk72is2FCyr6j2NL8nvCXhYKk9H3r0etWfJkZfFE8RD9KKoG_ZNNdvhJDuEBAht4GlL_/s320/IMG_19641.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I am not a lover of potato salad. I never quite understood it. Cold cooked potatoes all globbed together with mayonnaise and very little flavour. I'd rather have coleslaw. But then again, I've always had a love affair with all things tart and tangy. <br />
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That all changed a couple of weeks ago. We had a family get-together and my cousin made a potato salad that was out of this world. Really. This is high praise from a non-potato-salad-loving person. What was unique about her salad was that it a) was made with sweet potato and b) it had no mayonnaise. Yes, you read that right...no mayo. So you could actually taste the flavours in the bowl. And boy did she add flavour!<br />
<br />
She graciously gave me the recipe - which I made today and just had to share. And although I totally forgot to ask her if it was okay to blog it, I'm sure she won't mind. She's amazing that way. <br />
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So, as May comes to a close and June rolls in, it's time to start thinking of backyard BBQs, weekends at the cottage and picnics - and of course - what to serve for dinner. Well, at least you've got the side dishes covered!<br />
<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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<i>(p.s. I didn't have any green onions on hand so I substituted with red onion. It was still amazing!)</i> <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Lisa's Sweet Potato Salad</span><br />
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Ingredients<br />
<br />
2-3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced<br />
3 tbsp. olive oil<br />
1 tbsp. wine vinegar<br />
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice (or a little more if you like the tang!)<br />
2 tsp. cilantro paste<br />
1 tsp. cumin<br />
1 tsp. sugar<br />
1/4 tsp. salt and pepper<br />
1/2 cup diced red pepper<br />
1/3 cup sliced green onions<br />
3 tbsp. fresh cilantro (optional)<br />
1/2 cup cashews<br />
<br />
Directions<br />
<br />
1. In a large saucepan, simmer sweet potatoes in salted water until fork<br />
tender. Drain, rinse in cold water (helps to retain the colour) and drain<br />
again. Cool.<br />
<br />
2. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, cilantro paste, cumin,<br />
sugar, salt and pepper.<br />
<br />
3. Gently mix the potatoes, red pepper, green onions and fresh cilantro with<br />
the dressing. Refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. Mix in the cashews<br />
before serving.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-29088733308017787122011-05-25T21:58:00.000-04:002011-05-25T21:58:30.881-04:00Rockin' the Guac(amole)...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqLv-fFqP27NT7z2_kdYHfvimwEY2E5gC_f6h-AZZ8O3wmwe6BPPdtiPgvYKOfUw9FNAoKIvS3A8L2wIXgKGnGifeEe041N5AGJRnpJIZ6hYaEXqshz1MBsO6Ud3ENyd2rzMBhei2t3Nv/s1600/100_7938.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqLv-fFqP27NT7z2_kdYHfvimwEY2E5gC_f6h-AZZ8O3wmwe6BPPdtiPgvYKOfUw9FNAoKIvS3A8L2wIXgKGnGifeEe041N5AGJRnpJIZ6hYaEXqshz1MBsO6Ud3ENyd2rzMBhei2t3Nv/s320/100_7938.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I'm in a dip kind of mood (as if my last post didn't give it away).<br />
<br />
Yesterday was eggplant. Today I moved on to avocado. I'm trying to introduce Little Miss to new foods. She hasn't attempted avocado in a while...a long while (the first attempt left scars on our psyche - and our walls). Anyway, I found myself having an abundance of leftover avocado and wondered if the old adage about life giving you lemons held true for this green, mushy, super-food.<br />
<br />
Apparently it does because I've got a HUGE container full of rockin' guacamole. <br />
<br />
I like to shake things up a bit when I cook. Don't get me wrong - I'm all for traditional and purity and all that jazz, but sometimes, just sometimes, I like to turn a classic on it's ear. So I skipped the chopped tomatoes and tossed in pomegranate seeds. Same tartness. Same colour contrast. Way better crunch! More like a burst actually...a sweet, tangy burst of flavour that balances the richness of the avocado just beautifully.<br />
<br />
So...I've got the guacamole. Who's bringing the chips?<br />
<br />
Enjoy!<br />
<br />
By the way...raspberries are also an awesome substitute for the over-worked tomato. Really. I'm not kidding. <br />
<br />
<div style="color: #38761d;">Pomegranate Guacamole</div><br />
Ingredients:<br />
<br />
4 ripe avocados<br />
1/2 a red onion, diced<br />
2 cloves of garlic, diced<br />
seeds from half a pomegranate<br />
3 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice<br />
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
<br />
Directions:<br />
<br />
1. Scoop out avocado flesh into large bowl. Using a fork, mash until mostly pureed but with some big chunks left.<br />
<br />
2. Add onion, garlic, two-thirds of the pomegranate seeds, lime juice, cilantro (if using) and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. <br />
<br />
3. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 20 minutes to let the flavours "blend". Taste and adjust lime juice, salt or pepper as needed. Sprinkle remaining pomegranate seeds on top and serve.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-87321825624072865252011-05-24T22:18:00.000-04:002011-05-24T22:18:58.559-04:00Ba-ba-ba...baba ganoush!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvY92vnwJDFc4S_m1rQap_Fr4WoDqmRvfg7j8Cm92dEnQLpbPtxU_zrtzqJCOTkiOvTQzvhkhow3VatFwMmNcPKBlRwbSpahdoCa4wT8f-7jsOqAQNXHACTii7DiY4sM6__qb9N4mSvqN/s1600/P1000840+%2528Large%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvY92vnwJDFc4S_m1rQap_Fr4WoDqmRvfg7j8Cm92dEnQLpbPtxU_zrtzqJCOTkiOvTQzvhkhow3VatFwMmNcPKBlRwbSpahdoCa4wT8f-7jsOqAQNXHACTii7DiY4sM6__qb9N4mSvqN/s320/P1000840+%2528Large%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I very rarely make meal plans. My cooking tends to be more craving-based. Either something I'm yearning for or something I want to try making because a key ingredient caught my attention at the supermarket. Both of those statements hold true for this post.<br />
<br />
I was craving baba ganoush the other day. For those of you who are unfamiliar, it's a very common Middle-Eastern roasted eggplant spread. It's savoury, garlicky, rich and delicious and is the perfect summer dip. It also happens to be vegan-friendly for those who do not partake in dairy (don't look at me...I'm a cheese-a-holic). I was also intrigued by some absolutely exquisite-looking eggplants that were practically begging me to take them home. And I needed a good challenge. My experience cooking with eggplant is limited.<br />
<br />
After some quick online research and recipe comparing, I came up with this one. And OH.MY.GOD. It blew me away (and that's not just the garlic talking). I think I'm in love. Although next time I think I'll roast the garlic first (roasted-garlic-junkie-I-am).<br />
<br />
I'll be trotting this one out at the next party for sure.<br />
<br />
Enjoy!<br />
<div style="color: #38761d;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #38761d;">Baba Ganoush (Roasted Eggplant Spread)</div><br />
Ingredients:<br />
<br />
2 large eggplants<br />
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (juice of 1 1/2 lemons)<br />
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)<br />
2 tablespoons sesame seeds<br />
3 cloves of garlic, minced<br />
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Directions:<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.<br />
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2. Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and place on baking sheet, cut side down. Poke holes in skin with a fork. Roast for 30-40 minutes or until soft. Remove from oven, and place in a large bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Remove from water and peel skin off.<br />
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3. Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, garlic and oil in a food processor and puree. Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to bowl and refrigerate. This dish only gets better the longer it sits!Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-3964128789603795302011-04-05T15:38:00.007-04:002012-01-14T22:36:06.980-05:00Get your slurp on...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD33E8mTfRO6S98I86bgOy1zy_hs_4XDUWc9Jyab3U6WtwqrE6N5XRZu8OCE5AbkkT5HAwSyQKt_08Jwzm7VtbgUt1AT29j7_6TBw1wHTDWOKS4JADu3QS4erEfpQbC-_bUUeStX4jnvrd/s1600/P1000431.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592192115212617090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD33E8mTfRO6S98I86bgOy1zy_hs_4XDUWc9Jyab3U6WtwqrE6N5XRZu8OCE5AbkkT5HAwSyQKt_08Jwzm7VtbgUt1AT29j7_6TBw1wHTDWOKS4JADu3QS4erEfpQbC-_bUUeStX4jnvrd/s200/P1000431.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 150px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
It's another soup post!<br />
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This soup knocked my socks off...literally. Must have been the chipotle pepper. Okay, I'm kidding. It's not <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">that</span> spicy. I think I was just blown away at how a simple thing like a sweet potato could produce a soup that is so rich and spicy and sweet and simple - all at once.<br />
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I first saw this recipe on <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ontv/shows/Chef-at-Home/show.html?titleid=82664">Chef at Home</a>. <a href="http://chefmichaelsmith.com/">Michael Smith</a> is kind of a hero of mine. I mean - have you seen that guy's kitchen pantry? I'd do almost anything to play in there for a day. His spice collection alone is staggering. Anyway, he was making this soup and it just looked so comforting and delicious - and it was snowing here for a change, which made me crave something warm and rich. This soup certainly fits that bill.<br />
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Having what seemed like a bushel of sweet potatoes on hand the other day, I made two batches of it: one with the chipotle pepper for Husband and myself, and a second batch - minus the peppery heat - for Little Miss. Both versions were an instant hit. And took less than an hour to make. So the next time you're craving comfort, think soup. Just be sure to pour yourself a big bowl...you're going to want to dive right in.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="color: #666600;">Spicy Sweet Potato Soup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">(From Michael Smith's <span style="font-style: italic;">Chef at Home</span> TV series)</span><br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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1/4 cup olive oil<br />
3 onions, peeled and chopped<br />
4 cups vegetable stock<br />
2 large sweet potatoes, washed and grated<br />
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce<span style="font-size: 85%;"><br />
(available in the International Foods section of your grocery next to the salsa)</span><br />
1 tsp ground cinnamon<br />
salt<br />
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Directions:<br />
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1. In a large soup pot over medium high heat, add olive oil and onions and saute until soft, golden and translucent but not dark brown.<br />
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2. Add vegetable stock and grated sweet potatoes and stir. Bring to a simmer.<br />
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3. Add chipotle pepper (if using), cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Continue to simmer until potatoes have softened (about 15-20 minutes).<br />
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4. Puree in a blender or right in the pot with an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning and , if necessary, adjust thickness by adding a cup or so of water.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-24277106197656428862011-04-01T23:15:00.010-04:002011-04-01T23:42:25.644-04:00Rainy Day Cooking...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSTFie4r4i2DlJvv9w2AVaNIf23cssWiM0-phjDDz-VyfA9cbVyBTt1mQayxpblsi3qqlLg6hy4_lDSTqO8AluV0-hqNMMG80iuJcw5YuAoqNmJ4tMJJMiGFwI1ho0K4vwSoswECIUTiM/s1600/chanamasala2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSTFie4r4i2DlJvv9w2AVaNIf23cssWiM0-phjDDz-VyfA9cbVyBTt1mQayxpblsi3qqlLg6hy4_lDSTqO8AluV0-hqNMMG80iuJcw5YuAoqNmJ4tMJJMiGFwI1ho0K4vwSoswECIUTiM/s200/chanamasala2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590825593899992066" border="0" /></a><br />Thursday was the perfect day to spend in the kitchen. It was cold and raining, so Little Miss and I couldn't go to the park; the car was at the mechanic all day so we couldn't go shopping, and quite frankly, neither one of us really felt like getting out of our jammies.<br /><br />So, while she settled in for an afternoon of play with her toys, and Husband settled into an afternoon of work, I donned my best fuzzy slippers and went into my "happy zone" (a.k.a. the kitchen).<br /><br />I was craving something warm, spicy, zesty and comforting for dinner - and it had to fit in ONE pot (because by the time I decided I wanted it, I'd already used just about every other pot, pan and container I already owned, and I wasn't about to stop to wash and reload). That's usually the trigger for me to pull out the slow cooker.<br /><br />Chana Masala is my all-time favourite Indian dish. Chick peas, tomatoes, onions and spices slowly simmered together until all the flavours blend into a hearty, satisfying "I-don't-even-miss-the-meat" vegetarian dish. What I like even more about it is that it's one of those slow-cooker dishes that DOESN'T have to start cooking at 9am in order to be ready for dinner. 4 hours is more than enough, so even if it takes me half a day to decide I want it, I can still be eating it by 6pm. (Of course, the 8 hour setting works well too if you've got the time.)<br /><br />At the heart of Chana Masala is a vibrant, fragrant mix of ground spices - known as a Garam Masala. It's a staple in Indian and other South Asian dishes, and it's worth keeping in your pantry. I like to make my own Garam Masala (see recipe below), but you can just as easily buy it pre-made in most grocery stores now - just check the International section. In fact, you can even pick up pre-made Chana Masala mixes there too - they'll last a long time and taste just as authentic.<br /><br />If you are going to grind your own though (which by the way, will last for up to 3 months in an airtight container), use a different grinder from the one you grind your coffee beans in. While Garam Masala is fragrant and wonderful, it doesn't mix all that well with coffee.<br /><br />So, back to that rainy Thursday: Little Miss played. Husband worked. I prepped, chopped, diced, sauteed, roasted and baked. It was actually a pretty good day.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">Chana Masala (Indian Chick Pea Stew)</span><br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />Garam Masala (spice mix)<br /><br />1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />1 teaspoon cayenne pepper<br />1 teaspoon ground coriander<br />1 teaspoon ground cumin<br />1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds<br />1 teaspoon ground turmeric<br />1 teaspoon curry powder<br /><br />(you will need 2 tablespoons for this recipe)<br /><br />Chana Masala<br /><br />2 591 ml cans of Chick peas, drained<br />2 tablespoons vegetable oil<br />1 large yellow onion, finely chopped<br />2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp minced garlic from a jar)<br />1-inch (2.5-cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (or 1/2 tsp minced jarred ginger)<br />1 can (28 oz/875 g) diced tomatoes - DO NOT DRAIN<br />2 teaspoons sugar<br />1/2 tsp Salt<br />1 tablespoon fresh lime juice<br />1/2 cup water<br /><br />Directions<br /><br />In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the mixture just begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of garam masala and sauté until the spices are fragrant and thoroughly blended with the onion mixture, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, the sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Stir and bring to a boil.<br /><br />Transfer the tomato-spice mixture to a slow cooker and stir in the chickpeas. Cover and cook until the chickpeas are very tender, 4 hours on the high-heat setting.<br /><br />About 15 minutes before the chickpeas are done, sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of garam masala and lime juice evenly over the chickpeas and stir, breaking up some of the chickpeas with the back of the spoon to thicken the mixture slightly. I like the sauce to be a bit thicker so I also mix in 1 teaspoon of corn starch dissolved in cold water and stir for 2 minutes to thicken. This step isn't necessary though, it's just personal preference.<br /><br />Serve immediately over basmati rice and/or naan.Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-18558606897869919202011-03-29T14:38:00.009-04:002011-03-29T15:03:09.862-04:00Meatless Monday...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pZXm0n3RyAtcoVUFkbg9wxvGAo2LqWdMvUTrs9ahxkaBSdCG9GIGtMjK9TYCZWf4Ef0n25GeI1DyOvlMv15oiN7TMBGQpx6PeCAAwrUlZGviq03DpIY2s4hS5YSecKOr016hqJfGGXfF/s1600/P1000416.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pZXm0n3RyAtcoVUFkbg9wxvGAo2LqWdMvUTrs9ahxkaBSdCG9GIGtMjK9TYCZWf4Ef0n25GeI1DyOvlMv15oiN7TMBGQpx6PeCAAwrUlZGviq03DpIY2s4hS5YSecKOr016hqJfGGXfF/s200/P1000416.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589577869611066098" border="0" /></a><br />Yes, I know it's technically Tuesday as I write this, but I made this dish on Monday so the term "Meatless Monday" still counts.<br /><br />I don't often cook with tofu - not because I don't enjoy it, but because Husband is a true carnivore and not a huge tofu fan. Fortunately, he's a big fan of my cooking and will gladly try just about anything I make. So when I thought about substituting chicken for tofu in one of my recipes, he was all for it.<br /><br />Technically, this dish isn't 100% vegetarian, as it does call for Oyster Sauce, but you could easily swap it out for Vegetarian Oyster Sauce and ta da! You've got a fully-vegetarian dinner. And thanks to the deep, earthy flavour of the mushrooms and the kick from the crushed red pepper flakes, you won't even notice the meat is missing. Which reminds me - I used 1/2 teaspoon of crushed flakes, but you can adjust up or down depending on your tolerance for heat.<br /><br />(P.S. it heats up really well for lunch the next day - I just finished off the leftovers!)<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">Spicy Tofu Rice Bowl with Mushrooms, Tomato and Bok Choy</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">(Adapted from Everyday with Rachael Ray)<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Ingredients:</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">1-2 cups Basmati, Jasmine or Brown Rice<span style="font-size:85%;"> (cooked according to package directions)</span><br />1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />3 garlic cloves, minced<br />2 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces, white and green parts separated<br />1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes<br />8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced<br />1 small package of baby bok choy, bottoms trimmed and halved lengthwise<br />Salt and black pepper to taste<br />1 package extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 inch cubes<br />1/2 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise<br />2 tbsp Chinese oyster sauce<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />1. Cook rice according to package directions.<br /><br />2. In a large non-stick pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, white parts of green onion and crushed red pepper and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, bok choy and season with salt and pepper. Cook until mushrooms are brown and tender and bok choy is vibrant green and wilted, about 3 minutes - 5 minutes. Add two tbsp of water to help "steam" the bok choy. Transfer mixture to a plate and set aside.<br /><br />3. Add the remaining 2 tbsp oil and tofu to the pan and cook until golden on one side, about 4-5 minutes, then toss to brown throughout, about 3 minutes. Push the tofu to the side of the pan and add the tomatoes and oyster sauce. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Return mushrooms and bok choy to pan and stir in green onion. Serve with rice.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span>Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-35277295240316018352011-01-16T22:08:00.005-05:002011-02-14T15:27:15.553-05:00Meandering in Marrakesh<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnZ369OLd2qd7j1n5bRKLx9ONKHp103y_YnHFD2qEosKcbIPC2mFLVnPLpPBGCGGz_9KpRWtfYDE1d6PzqLc-HQvIwTXvDjZTurEjlVcHX7rsy9nmx-SbFc5t5UFqEq0LeyxM1ehxLAgC/s1600/3543862857_398caa9532.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCnZ369OLd2qd7j1n5bRKLx9ONKHp103y_YnHFD2qEosKcbIPC2mFLVnPLpPBGCGGz_9KpRWtfYDE1d6PzqLc-HQvIwTXvDjZTurEjlVcHX7rsy9nmx-SbFc5t5UFqEq0LeyxM1ehxLAgC/s200/3543862857_398caa9532.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562993960743870498" border="0" /></a><br />In the last few years I've developed a fascination with Morocco. To me, it's a mystic, far-off place filled with rich colours, sounds, spices and of course, food. On my list of places I need to visit, it ranks pretty close to the top.<br /><br />I've also recently discovered a love for the spicy, savoury yet surprisingly sweet flavours of Moroccan food, l and have been struck with the urge to test out some Moroccan dishes in my own kitchen. There's just one problem: I don't own a <span style="font-style: italic;">tagine.</span> For those of you who are unfamiliar, a tagine is a method of cooking and also a cooking dish extremely common in Morocco. It's a shallow pot with a cone shaped lid made from terra cotta that both simmers and steams food...the tall cone shaped lid allowing for condensation to collect and then drip back down into the dish, ensuring that a meal cooked in it will always be juicy. It's a great "one-pot-meal" type of cooking.<br /><br />Of course, I could easily add a tagine to my growing collection of kitchen gadgets, but I kind of have this rule about what I bring into my already way-too-small-for-a-serious-cook kitchen: if it only serves one purpose and can't be used everyday, I don't own it. I'm not a fan of single-purpose gadgets or equipment. I just don't have the space for them. Maybe someday in my dream kitchen...but right now, space is at a premium, so I rely on things like my food processor or stand mixer that get a workout multiple times a week. A tagine, as lovely as it would be, just wouldn't be practical right now. Sure - one could to argue that my coffee maker is only a single-purpose gadget, and that's true - but it performs a function in my kitchen on a daily basis (sometimes multiple times a day) and that's a function I cannot live without (really...you don't want to know me before I've had some caffeine).<br /><br />So I was elated to stumble across this recipe for Marrakesh stew that didn't require a tagine, but just a dutch oven or heavy pot - something we all have in our kitchens. And of course, I had a fridge full of vegetables that needed to be eaten, so I gave this a try. It's the perfect "make ahead" meal (it will freeze well for up to three months) and it's rich and satisfying and perfect for the bitterly cold and snowy weather we're having in Toronto right now. Perhaps the best thing about this stew is that anything goes - you can swap out any of the vegetables in it for others, or add them all. I'm already thinking that the next version of this stew will need some cauliflower and zucchini thrown in for kicks...and colour.<br /><br />So, until the day comes that I find myself walking through the spice market in Marrakesh, absorbing the sights, smells and culture of the Moroccan people, I at least have my stew...and some extra counter space.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 0);">Marrakesh Stew</span><br />Ingredients<br /><br />1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil<br />1 large red onion diced into large chunks<br />2 teaspoons ground cumin<br />1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />1 teaspoon ground coriander<br />1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (<span style="font-style: italic;">depending on how much heat you like</span>)<br />1/2 teaspoon ground allspice<br />4 large carrots cut into 1-inch pieces<br />2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces<br />1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into one inch pieces<br />coarse salt and pepper to taste<br />1 can of diced tomatoes<br />3 3/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth (<span style="font-style: italic;">or chicken broth if you're not concerned about keeping this one vegetarian</span>)<br />2 small eggplants, cut into 1 inch pieces<br />1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />1. In an 8-quart dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne and allspice and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add carrots, potatoes and squash and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 5 minutes.<br /><br />2. Add tomatoes and broth (vegetables should be completely covered by liquid; add water to cover if necessary). Season with salt and pepper again and bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.<br /><br />3. Add eggplant, stir to combine and simmer until eggplant is tender, another 20 minutes. Stir in chickpeas, season to taste with slat and pepper and cook until chickpeas are warmed through, 5 minutes. Serve with couscous or rice.<br /><br />(<span style="font-style: italic;">to store, let cool then refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months)</span>Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-59676927217122371772010-08-09T21:47:00.011-04:002011-02-14T15:18:17.275-05:00What to do with a bushel of zucchini...<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOPWxVGIK98CZkzB5rKody6-HyvSHib-NHk2XljtqGnSWWlmBdXNikK46YdWsKQe8WcCh2MLXQrWoDZPZ5LP7ezbHZHEtJfwp8MbmwsmbxN8Fhozayp8VOOhvKcqPawWTmSvn2VnVGQIN/s1600/3288565615_72d09b6ec4.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFOPWxVGIK98CZkzB5rKody6-HyvSHib-NHk2XljtqGnSWWlmBdXNikK46YdWsKQe8WcCh2MLXQrWoDZPZ5LP7ezbHZHEtJfwp8MbmwsmbxN8Fhozayp8VOOhvKcqPawWTmSvn2VnVGQIN/s320/3288565615_72d09b6ec4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503593648677891426" border="0" /></a>A friend of mine had a very successful zucchini crop in her backyard garden, which got me thinking about interesting zucchini recipes. A few months ago we did a 'Middle Eastern' themed dinner, and I created this zucchini version of Baba Ganoush (Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip) for one of our guests who was allergic to eggplant.<br /><br />It was so popular, I've never made it the traditional way again.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 0);">Zucchini Baba Ganoush</span><br /><br />2-3 large zucchini cut in half lengthwise<br />1/4 cup lemon juice<br />1/4 cup tahini<br />2 tablespoons sesame seeds<br />2 cloves of garlic, minced<br />1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil + more for roasting<br />salt and pepper to taste<br /><br />1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.<br /><br />2. Place zucchini on baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast it for 30 to 40 minutes, turning occasionally, or until soft. Remove from oven, and place into a large bowl of cold water. Remove from water, and peel skin off.<br /><br />3. Place zucchini, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in an electric blender or food processor, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer zucchini mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.<br /><br />If you want to make the flavour even more bold, sprinkle a little bit of rosemary or cumin on the zucchini before roasting!Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3477307515337445035.post-38706107348277885182010-08-03T11:21:00.012-04:002011-02-14T15:16:57.402-05:00When life gives you lemons...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfGQqqbmsdFWwCxHt01myfPmggOvHexo-CaUTtJVfzyuoNtOuAp9cjUl2pWSh4x2Q7cp_w2YyfCDhKMA5Oe16RYD6RDem0khVg5E_S2Lw9PGIF_HMgLqbBaVbHWDt7M5ryzmpyNDmWDCY6/s1600/rhubarb+lemonade.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 256px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfGQqqbmsdFWwCxHt01myfPmggOvHexo-CaUTtJVfzyuoNtOuAp9cjUl2pWSh4x2Q7cp_w2YyfCDhKMA5Oe16RYD6RDem0khVg5E_S2Lw9PGIF_HMgLqbBaVbHWDt7M5ryzmpyNDmWDCY6/s320/rhubarb+lemonade.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501208381160045250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi73Kgee5V2UypOITcAB2YlBmqPTmvHm55SBIJTvh4bDjs2SVkIN-RzDU8xq926CoHbK5nYmPOtYFQkkp5AHMasqHw1xXIaUyrx3GcxIQxeTHK0QEiOBDpekBzpgnoAGFdiSycSQ6xocNRI/s1600/rhubarb+lemonade.jpg"><br /></a><br />Make Lemonade!<br /><br />This fabulously refreshing sweet-and-tart summer drink is so much fun...thanks to the beautiful dark pink hue and frozen blueberry skewers (it's like nature's candy on a stick). It's extremely versatile too - swap out half the rhubarb for any of your favourite summer berries and you've got a whole new treat!<br /><br />All that's missing now is the hammock and a bright little cocktail umbrella...<br /><br />Ingredients:<br /><br />7 cups cold water<br />3/4 cup sugar<br />5 cups coarsely chopped fresh rhubarb<br />juice of 2 lemons<br />fresh blueberries<br />wood or bamboo skewers, about 4 inches long (or longer depending on your serving glass)<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil. Add rhubarb; return to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes. Strain into a bowl, allowing the pulp to drain for 10 minutes without pressing (to ensure a clear drink). Transfer the liquid to a pitcher and add lemon juice. Stir and refrigerate for about 4 hours or until really cold. (Tip: freeze for 1 hour if you're in a hurry!)<br /><br />Thread blueberries on skewers and if desired, freeze for 1 hour. Serve rhubarb lemonade over ice in a tall glass and garnish with a blueberry skewer.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.foodista.com/recipe/HRYZX86G/lemonade" style="display: block; width: 200px; border: 5px solid rgb(196, 222, 135); -moz-border-radius: 2px 2px 2px 2px; background-color: rgb(195, 214, 148); text-align: left; overflow: hidden; color: white; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; padding: 4px; text-indent: 0pt;" title="Lemonade on Foodista"><img src="http://cf.foodista.com/static/images/widget_logo.png" alt="Lemonade on Foodista" style="float: right; border: medium none; width: 70px; height: 25px; padding: 0pt; margin: 0pt;" />Lemonade<img src="http://dyn.foodista.com/content/embed/z1.png?foodista_widget_HRYZX86G_AAAAAAAA" style="display: none;" /></a>Ally Lazarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13720252122241428351noreply@blogger.com3