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Split Pea Soup with dumplings

Simmer dried peas withonionsmix frozen veg (carrot, pes, corn) Spices:saltcurryparsley topper Dumplings!You can make dumplings by combining a biscuit mix with soymilk so the dough is not so sticky & throw them in the boiling soup.ORPlay with this recipe from vegweb.com : (I personally use olive oil for the fat and no spices) “Dumplings 1Continue reading “Split Pea Soup with dumplings”

Chili?

Walking home tonight in the cold, I thought I smelled chili (I later figured out it was curry). Either way, my mind was made up. I had some dry red lentils, and bought some big butter? beans and black beans. I’m pretty sure chili doesn’t exist in Japan, so I really am winging it. IContinue reading “Chili?”

Thai Tofu

Maybe I haven’t been properly introduced to Thai food, but I’m not a fan of it. However, I did try some Thai Sweet Chili Sauce and was won over. So then began the process to search out anything to put this luscious sauce on. I used:1/2 block of firm tofu, turn off into chunks, pan-friedContinue reading “Thai Tofu”

Dinner for two

Have something nice to celebrate, or just want a nice dinner? Mushroom Stroganoff*, Himalayan Curried Soup*, fresh bread and salad with hummus. And of course, 1993 sparkling wine. mmm! *I knicked the base idea and edited these from Dr. McDougall‘s site. I think the soup was my favorite part. I usually hate rice in soupyContinue reading “Dinner for two”

French Toast!

Thick slices of good bread. Let sit unwrapped in the fridge overnight. Mix faux milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a wide bowl. Lightly dip bread in both sides quickly. Do not soak! Place in a frying pan on LOW heat! Cannot rush these things! It cooks the center and lightly browns the sides. WhenContinue reading “French Toast!”

Easy Veggie Spaghetti

This dish is great because its dirt cheap. Generic pasta and veggies in the discount section makes it taste oh so much better and fresher! Today I used about 65 grams of spaghetti pasta, broken in half. I think that may be half of the one serving “spaghetti hole” calculator. sauteed:zucchinioniongreen pepperfrozen carrot, peas, cornContinue reading “Easy Veggie Spaghetti”

Curry Burgers

I stayed in a bit sick today, but thankfully I whipped up some patties last night and froze them in my time of need! And I can’t stop eating them! I used:BASICSa can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)1/4 chopped onionhandful of mixed frozen veggies (corn, peas, and carrots)a couple shakes of Garlic Tabasco DRYcurry powdergarlicContinue reading “Curry Burgers”

Potato Soup

By Rex Allen and V. Ronin Once upon a time, in the cold, heartless days of lake-effect weather, Rex and I perfected a soup that would satisfy our souls and bellies before braving the dark evenings of work. YOU NEEDPotatoesCarrotsOnionsnon-dairy drink(optional)Garlic powderSaltItalian herb mix (or just oregano, basil, parsley, pinch of rosemary and thyme) BlenderContinue reading “Potato Soup”

Polenta

For years and years and years growing up, I turned up my nose at the polenta my Grammie would (and still occasionally does) make for my dad. Even when I ate meat, it looked unappetizing, bland. Possibly a texture issue. In my early vegetarian teen years, knowing that your tastes change, I attempted to tryContinue reading “Polenta”

Stuffed Peppers

The most important thing in cooking, to me, is music. If you had a bad day, it will be reflected in your food. So throw some tunes it and get your booty wigglin’. Not only will it relieve stress, your food will also be happier! And with bad days come comfort food. Today’s comfort foodContinue reading “Stuffed Peppers”