tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16690037075273466742023-11-16T02:23:55.715-05:00Cooking for Two!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-3335515684951387552020-01-04T11:40:00.001-05:002020-01-04T11:41:13.696-05:00Vegan French Toast and making tempeh
I used the French Toast recipe from Power Plates by Gena Hamshaw of the Full Helping blog. The toast has a similar texture to egg based French toast by using non-dairy milk, chickpea flour, cornstarch, and nutritional yeast.
My sister bought me the cookbook for my birthday last year and I really really like the recipes in it. Hamshaw is a dietitian and creates well rounded recipes using whole Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-63280942458988705312019-12-02T19:15:00.001-05:002019-12-02T19:17:00.521-05:00Vegan Ramen
I used the ramen noodles from Serious Eats. It wasn't super pleasant to work with a very low hydration dough, but my pasta maker was up to the task.
For the broth:
- Better than Boullion veggie broth paste
- miso
- tahini
- tamari
Toppings:
- Baby bok choi, grilled
- frozen corn
- vegan "pork" from Homemade Vegan Pantry
- green onions
It was a great dish to have on the first snow day of theCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-10089442878429125092019-09-08T20:17:00.000-04:002019-09-08T20:17:03.152-04:00Mushroom Tartlets
Ingredients (for four tarts)
Crust
2 c flour
1 t salt
1/2 c oil (olive or canola)
1/4 c cold water
Filling
1 T oil or butter
1 onion, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 lb mushrooms, chopped (cremini, shiitake)
1 t dried thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce
1 T butter or oil
1 T '00' flour
1 c veggie broth or non-dairy milk
Grated cheese - gruyere or other melty cheese, optional
MethodCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-91252600289184263362019-09-07T19:58:00.001-04:002019-09-07T20:00:03.546-04:00Vegan Indian Food
Planning out our meals
My favorite cuisine to cook lately has been Indian food. I like that it has a ton of flavor, many dishes are traditionally vegetarian, and the pressure cooker is used extensively. After stocking up on spices, rice, and lentils from the local Indian grocery store it is a relatively cheap way to eat.
The Indian cookbooks that I have now are:
Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen. Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-87227513539536137272016-11-03T00:31:00.000-04:002016-11-03T00:31:22.517-04:00New Bento BoxA few months ago, a friend suggested doing a review of my lunch boxes. I waited for a while because I wasn't super duper happy with any of them. Now I am. So in a few days you will be graced with review of the lunch boxes I have acquired over the last few years.
I picked up a new Bento Box on Etsy recently and I love it.
When I bought the bento box, I also picked up a couple of riceCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-14843963361037445002016-05-08T22:12:00.000-04:002016-05-08T22:12:08.982-04:00Tofu sandwich and leftover burrito lunch
Tofu sandwich (tofu, avocado, pickles, vegan mayo, hot sauce)
Leftover New Seasons burrito (tofu, refried beans, cilantro rice, mango salsa, pico, guacamole)
fresh berries
dates
bell pepper
carrots
hummus
pistachios
dried cranberries
grapefruit
habanero pickles
tortilla chips
I made extra lunch so I would have enough food, unlike yesterday.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-51364274782954113892016-05-07T22:07:00.001-04:002016-05-07T22:07:46.965-04:00Tofu Bahn Mi
Tofu Bahn mi (baked tofu, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, vegan mayo, french bread)
cucumber
apricot
carrots
hummus
This was not enough food. I ate it around 10:30am and had to buy second lunch from the work cafe. Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-60836078430362438112016-05-05T23:06:00.000-04:002016-05-05T23:06:00.739-04:00Fruit, veggie, cracker lunch
Crackers
Papadum crisps
dried cranberries
dates
apple
habanero pickles
hummus
apricot
carrot
cucumber
bell pepper
sugar snap peas (not pictured)
strawberries (not pictured)
This is my favourite type of meal, lots of variety and very filling.
We have had that pumpkin since last fall when we bought all things pumpkin at Trader Joe's and it hasn't moulded yet!Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-75802449316131746422016-05-04T23:40:00.000-04:002016-05-04T23:40:12.849-04:00Spring time lunch
Peanut butter roll up
Herb crackers
Papadum crisps
dried cranberries
hummus
snap peas
bell pepper (under the peas)
dates
carrots
strawberries
apricot (under the strawberries)Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-82096898571491454552016-05-04T01:42:00.000-04:002016-05-04T01:42:04.134-04:00Watermelon Tuna Bowl
Watermelon Tuna based on this recipe.
Served with rice, avocado, cucumber and jalapeno pickle, green onion, sesame seeds, scrambled egg.
The texture was smooth and interesting, but the "tuna" still just tasted like watermelon. It was an interesting experiment, but I don't think I will try it again.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-5591438793942322522016-05-03T01:40:00.001-04:002016-05-03T01:46:11.701-04:00Tempeh Sandwich Lunch
Tempeh sandwich
habanero pickles
apricots
strawberries
dates
carrots
sugar snap peasCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-33597493677957485372016-04-29T00:53:00.001-04:002016-04-29T00:53:25.133-04:00More Chi'ken Pot Pie Lunch
The remaining leftovers of Chi'ken pot pie
Bell pepper
hummus
dates
pear
I love spring time!
Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-37484481899032483482016-04-27T00:40:00.002-04:002016-04-27T00:40:41.392-04:00Chi'ken Pot Pie Lunch
Chi'ken pot pie (puff pastry, corn, broccoli, carrots, onion, vegan chicken bits, coconut creamer)
Bell pepper
Hummus
Apple
Dates
Breakfast Cookies Tasty!
In other news, this Saturday I'm going to buy a tea plant so I can make my own tea! Come check it out in two or three years when I will be able to start harvesting from it.
Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-88474161640545419672016-04-21T00:33:00.000-04:002016-04-21T00:33:06.530-04:00Indian Food Fest
Red Lentil Dahl (not exactly the same recipe, but pretty close)
Crunchy spicy potatoes (so so good!)
Naan
Rice
With lunch the next day:
cucumber
orange
Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-21349271007448973542016-04-20T00:27:00.000-04:002016-04-20T00:27:01.866-04:00BBQ Jack Lunch
BBQ Jack (made on the stove top, so much faster than the crock pot!)
Coleslaw (cabbage mix, vegan mayo, mustard, pepper)
tortilla
kiwi
cucumber
bell pepper
carrot
hummus
Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-9061993239431964952016-04-19T00:24:00.000-04:002016-04-19T00:24:19.467-04:00Orange Chi'ken lunch
Trader Joe's Orange Chi'ken
Rice
Chard
Carrot
Bell Pepper
Cucumber
Kimi
HummusCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-41619348895504624812016-04-02T02:23:00.000-04:002016-04-02T02:23:04.791-04:00Tofu Wrap Lunch
Korean seasoned tofu, lettuce, avocado, sriracha, tortilla
saltines
kimchi
carrot
apple
waffle cookies
pineapple
My wrap got a bit squished by my bento box. Nothing can peek over the side of the box.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-35802503518731623482016-03-27T11:17:00.000-04:002016-03-27T11:17:06.532-04:00Spiralizer!
For our birthdays, my sister and her husband bought us a spiralizer and a cookbook on Fermenting Vegetables. We had to go on an adventure to pick up the package because it was sent to our old apartment, but thankfully we were able to procure the package with no problem. Thank you so much for the gifts, sister sister!
We immediately spiralized an apple and a potato.
The strands get so so Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-45541739253086381422016-03-26T11:09:00.000-04:002016-03-26T11:09:22.389-04:00Soy Curl Taco Lunch
Soy curls rehydrated with veggie broth paste, water, chili powder, onion powder, and cumin powder
cilantro
onion
lime
For dinner we had these on crispy taco shells, but I didn't want to try to transport that to work, so I opted to eat these with a tortilla.
Served with guacamole with corn, celery, orange, and hummus.
Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-18326812196207763912016-03-26T01:17:00.000-04:002016-03-26T01:17:12.746-04:00Burrito Lunch
Burrito filling, tortilla, tortilla chips, hummus, cucumber, grapefruit, celery.
The burrito filling did not spill out at all from the lunch box. The lid sits on top and makes a nice seal.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-25002106701858496822016-03-25T01:13:00.002-04:002016-03-25T01:13:59.460-04:00Beet Burger Lunch
Beet burger recipe here: http://www.theppk.com/2012/02/quarter-pounder-beet-burger/. These are so fantastically tasty. We try to make them every time we have beets in the house. This time we added about 2 tablespoons of vital wheat gluten and the burgers held together so so well.
Served with kiwi, apples, carrots, celery, and hummus.Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-50419292612329161982016-03-14T20:02:00.000-04:002016-03-14T20:02:03.012-04:00Tempeh Rice Lunch
Ingredients
Rice
Cilantro
Lime
Tempeh
Onion
Method
Cook rice in rice cooker. After cooking, add chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Cook up a couple of tempeh bacon slices and onions on the stove top.
Notes
Served with kimchi, carrot, avocado, hummus, and blood orange.
Bonus picture of a tea sample I have from Upton. This tea from Indonesia is amazingly tasty. I had everyone smell the teaCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-32987074051387211192016-03-13T19:58:00.000-04:002016-03-13T19:58:00.765-04:00Winter Rice Salad lunch
Ingredients
Rice
Chickpeas
Chard
Butternut squash
chipotle powder
olive oil
Tahini Sauce
2 parts tahini
2 parts soy sauce
1 part black vinegar
1 part rice vinegar
0.5 part hot sauce
1 partish water
Method
Preheat oven to 400F.
Cut butternut squash is half lengthwise. Clean out seeds and place cut side down in a baking dish with high sides. Fill the bottom of the dish with water to Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-31778092751205548492016-03-12T19:45:00.000-05:002016-03-12T19:45:40.250-05:00BBQ Tofu Lunch
Ingredients
Extra Firm Tofu
BBQ Sauce
Method
Heat oven to 400F. Press tofu, if desired, I have this press. Chop tofu into 1 inch cubes. Place tofu in a baking dish big enough for the tofu to lay in a single layer. Smother with BBQ sauce and mix until everything is covered. Bake tofu covered with foil for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until tofu is firm. I'm still Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669003707527346674.post-87568648625641316042016-03-06T16:38:00.000-05:002016-03-06T16:38:24.412-05:00Tempeh Wrap Lunch
Lunch in my new Monbento lunch box. This bento box holds enough food for lunch and either a morning or afternoon snack.
Today's bento includes:
Tempeh, avocado, hummus wrap
carrots
hummus
cucumbers
pineapple
orange
Trader Joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cup
This is what the bento box looks like when it is closed up. Each level has an airtight lid. I like this bento box a lot!Carolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08780225862259548792noreply@blogger.com0