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COOKING TIPS:
EGG SUBSTITUTES
To bind and add cohesion in savory foods (e.g. casseroles, burgers)
:
* Substitute 1 Tbs. Flax Seed and 1 cup water for about 34 eggs. Blend Flax
Seed and water in a blender for about 23 minutes until mixture is thick and has
the consistency of a beaten egg.
* Substitute 2 Tbs. cornstarch, arrowroot flour, soft tofu, or potato starch for 1
egg.
To leaven, bind, and liquefy in baking
:
* Substitute 2 Tbs. mashed banana or apricot and 1/2 tsp. baking powder for 1
egg. Or 1 banana for 1 egg. In muffins, pancakes, etc., substitute 2 Tbs. to 1/4
cup of fruit puree, jam, or preserves for 1 egg.
Other Additions:
* In burgers and loaves, add a little more vegetable oil.
* Experiment with: Tomato paste, mashed potato, mashed avocado, tahini
(sesame butter), peanut butter, moistened bread crumbs, oats.
Lasagne Swirls
Very impressive in appearance, relatively little work to achieve.
Lasagne
:
* 16 packaged lasagne noodles
* 2 Packages (10 ounces
each
) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
* 2 cups (6 ounces weight) grated parmesan cheese
* 2+2/3 cups Ricotta cheese
* ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
* 1 tsp.
each
salt and pepper
Sauce
: This makes a stingy amount. Double it if desired.
* 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 3 tbsp. olive oil or salad oil
* 2 large cans (15 ounces
each
) tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce
* ¼ cup dry red wine
* ½ tsp.
each
dry basil and oregano leaves
Cook the noodles in a large kettle of boiling water according to the package
directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Squeeze the spinach to
remove excess moisture.
In a bowl, mix the spinach with the parmesan cheese. Add Ricotta cheese, salt,
nutmeg, and half of the black pepper; mix together. Spread about ¼ cup of this
cheese mixture along entire length of each noodle, as evenly as possible. Roll the
noodles up.
Butter one or two baking dishes. In each dish, stand the rolled noodles on end so
that they do not touch each other.
In a wide frying pan over medium heat, cook garlic and onion in olive oil until
onion is soft. Add tomato sauce, wine, basil, oregano, and the remaining ½
teaspoon of the pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Pour sauce over and around the noodles. (If preparing this dish ahead of time,
cover and refrigerate.) When ready, bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven for about
30 minutes (40 minutes if refrigerated). Remove from the oven and sprinkle
lasagne evenly with more of the parmesan cheese.
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HASH BROWN CASSEROLE
* about 1/2 package of frozen hash browns
* 4 or 5 eggs
* about 1/4 pound of your favorite cheese: shredded, grated, or thinly sliced
* (Optional) Grits and salsa and/or Tobasco, etc.
Warm a generous dollop of olive oil and/or butter or vegetable oil in a large
skillet. Add hash browns, stirring so the oil coats most of them. Brown the
potatoes for about six or eight minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bottom of
the pile starts looking golden. As potatoes are browning, beat the eggs and slice
or grate the cheese, if necessary. When the potatoes are light golden on the
bottom, flip the potato patty over as cleanly as possible, and pour the eggs over
the top. Allow this side to brown until the eggs are mostly solidified, around five
or eight minutes. Now flip the mixture over again, as cleanly as possible, and
then arrange the cheese in a thin layer on top. Cover the pan if possible and
allow the cheese to melt (around eight or ten minutes, less if covered). Serve
with salsa and grits.
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VEGAN RAW "NO RICE & BEAN" BURRITOS
* 1 cup sprouted flax seeds:
Soak 1/2 cup flax seeds in 1 cup water for 4 to 48 hours. Don't rinse, but
discard any that look moldy or hard.
* 1/8 onion, chunked
* 1 clove garlic
* 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, soaked
* 1/4 tsp. Celtic sea salt, or 1 Tbsp. Bragg's Amino Acids, or shoyu (soy sauce)
* 1/4 tsp. Cumin
* pinch of cayenne and/or minced jalapeno
Guacamole (suggested recipe)
* 1 avocado, mashed
* 1/2 tsp. Garlic powder, or 1 clove
* 1/8 tsp. Celtic sea salt, or 1 Tbsp. Bragg's Amino Acids, or shoyu (soy sauce)
* 1 tsp. Lemon juice
Assembly, each burrito:
* flour or corn tortillas, OR:
* 24 Romaine or red lettuce leaves
* 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
* fresh chopped tomatoes
* clover or buckwheat sprouts
Puree the filling ingredients in a blender or food processor. Wrap.
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Sylvia's Patented Chopped Olive Dip
There isn't really a recipe for this. Just make the stuff once, and then the second
time you make it, adjust the ingredients to taste. Start with about one teaspoon of
each of the spices except the salt, celery, and the tomatoes.
Mix together in a large Tupperware or other wide container:
* "1 Portion" (eg. 16 ounces) of cream cheese. (This is easier to mix if you let it
warm to room temperature first.)
* "An Equal Portion" (eg. 16 ounces) of Ricotta cheese
* SunDried Tomatoes, chopped fine in a blender
(If using 16 ounces of the cheeses, then about one bighandful of tomatoes is
recommended. If you get the kind that comes packed in oil, dry them on a paper
towel for a bit before chopping.)
* Chopped olives (1 small can, plus another to spread over the top)
* Celery, thinly sliced/chopped (1 lg. stalk / 16 oz of cheeses)
* Worchestershire sauce
* Salt, garlic powder, paprika, and other spices, eg.: herb salt, dash of chili
powder, &c.
* Spread a layer of chopped olives over the top.
Highly addictive, and great with wheat crackers. This tastes OK right after mixing,
but it gets much better if it sits for a couple days in the 'fridge. The flavors of the
spices need a little time to diffuse through the dip.
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Kevin's Patented Jalapeño Cheese Mush
* Buy a loaf of Jalapeño Cheese Bread from a grocery store (e.g. Lucky, Country
Sun).
* Also buy a small container of savory dip.
(favorite is Lucky SpinachArtichoke dip; main ingredients are sour cream,
mayonnaise, the chopped vegetables, and spices like dill and garlic. However,
other similar types of vegetable dip will do.)
Cut the loaf into eighths if round; or else small pieces, about fistsized. Slice
these open at midheight. Optionally scrape or pluck out a small hollow from the
bread. Fill with the dip and spread some extra around inside.
Wrap each piece individually in tinfoil. Bake at 350 degrees for about twenty
minutes to half an hour; serve hot.
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SPINACHBROCCOLI SOUP ("The Green Stuff")
* 2 heads of broccoli (2 lbs. each) trim off the tough end of the stems.
* 4 tsp. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
* 1 carrot, diced (optionally peeled)
* 2 leeks, thinly sliced
* 6 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 large onion, diced
* 2 ripe plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
* 8 cups chicken/VEGETABLE stock or broth
* 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (flatleafed)
* 1 bunch fresh spinach
* 1/4 tsp. Ground cardamom
* 1/4 tsp. Ground nutmeg
* 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
* salt, pepper, and (optionally) tabasco to taste
Chop the broccoli florets. (Optionally) Peel the stems with a vegetable
peeler. Slice the stems thin. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large soup kettle. Add onion, leek, carrot, and garlic.
Sautée these until they wilt slightly.
Add chicken stock, broccoli, tomatoes, and parsley. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, wash the spinach and remove the tough
stems.
Add the spinach and the spices. Boil 1 minute longer. Remove from the
heat and allow to cool slightly.
Puree the soup (in batches, if necessary). Return it to the kettle and heat
through. Add lemon juice right before serving.
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KIRK’S MICROWAVE LASAGNE
Kudos to Kirk Wollenweber.
* 2x 10oz packages of frozen chopped spinach
* 32oz jar of spaghetti sauce best chunky, with mushrooms
* 1/2 cup dry red wine (Burgundy cooking wine)
* 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
* dash of nutmeg, dash of pepper
* 16oz carton of cottage cheese
* 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
* 1 egg, beaten
* 6 or more uncooked lasagne noodles
* 8oz mozzarella cheese, sliced
* 3oz can of chopped ripe olives (drained)
Thaw or microwave the frozen spinach in a large dish for 5 minutes on
HIGH. Drain and squeeze out all moisture.
Combine spaghetti sauce, wine, garlic powder, and nutmeg in a 2quart
bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 56 minutes, or until hot. Remove 1+1/2 cups of
sauce and set aside. Add spinach to the remainder of sauce in a batter bowl.
In another bowl, mix cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, beaten egg, and
pepper.
Pour half the spinach sauce into the bottom of a 2quart rectangular dish.
Place 3 uncooked noodles over the sauce, then half the cottage cheese mixture,
then half the mozzarella. Repeat these layers.
Add the olives to the reserved sauce; stir and pour over the top of the
casserole, possibly dusting with extra parmesan. Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes, then MEDIUMHIGH (maybe 70%) for 20
minutes. Let cool 1015 minutes before serving.
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SPINACH AND RICE PIE
_Crust
_
* 1 cup cooked rice (preferably flavored e.g. saffron rice)
* 1 medium squash, unpeeled and shredded
* 1 egg, lightly beaten, or equivalent
* 1/2 cup dry, seasoned bread crumbs
* 2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
_Filling
_
* 3 eggs, or equivalent
* 3/4 cup milk
* 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 10oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or equivalent
To make crust, mix rice, squash, egg, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese
in a large bowl. Press into a greased 9inch pie plate.
To make the filling, beat eggs, milk, parmesan, and salt together in a large
bowl. Stir in spinach until welldistributed. Pour into the crust.
Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees (or until filling is set). Sprinkle with
cheddar cheese and bake an additional minute. Let stand for 10 minutes before
cutting.
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SHEPHERDLESS PIE
"Meat" (tofu) Layer
* 1 cake (about 12 ounces) tofu (FREEZE THE DAY BEFORE)
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
* 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
* 1/4 tsp. Thyme
* 1/2 tsp. Ground coriander seeds
* pinch of freshly ground black pepper
* juice of 1/2 lemon (About 1 Tbsp.)
* 12 Tbsp. tamari (soy) sauce, to taste
Mashed Potato Layer
* 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
* 1/2 cup soy milk, milk, or other milk substitute
* salt and pepper to taste
* optional garlic powder or other spices
Mushroom Gravy Layer
(Note this is a heckuvalot of gravy. More than you need. You can pour the
leftovers on top of noodles, etc.)
* 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
* 1/2 pound of mushrooms, thinly sliced or diced
* 3 Tbsp. tamari (soy) sauce
* pinch of freshly ground black pepper
* 1+1/2 cups of the hot starchy water from the potatoes
* 2 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1/2 cup water
* Red wine is a big help.
The day before serving the shepherd's pie, put the unopened tofu in the freezer
for around 68 hours minimum. Then, let it thaw in the 'fridge for 12 hours, or at
room temperature for about 68 hours. This makes it crystallize and become more
chewy and spongelike, in short, more like ground beef.
The original recipe called for the soy/meat on the bottom, the gravy in the middle,
and the potatoes on top. (Note they cooked the layers out of order, and didn't
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just plop the potatoes in on top of the tofu.) I find that makes the potatoes dry
and the soy/meat too runny.
For the BOTTOM layer of the pie, shred or finely crumble the frozen/thawed tofu.
Then sautee the chopped onion in the oil along with the thyme, coriander, and
black pepper, until the onions are translucent. Stir in the chopped walnuts and
shredded tofu. When heated through, stir in the lemon juice and soy sauce.
Remove from heat.
For the MIDDLE layer of the pie, make mashed potatoes. Place the cubed
potatoes in a saucepan and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, and
then simmer until the potatoes are soft (around 20 30 minutes at most). Drain
the water, saving it for use in the gravy. Mash the potatoes with butter, milk, and
salt to taste.
For the TOP layer of the pie, the mushroom gravy, heat the oil in a skillet. Stir in
the mushrooms, soy sauce, and black pepper. Sautee, stirring occasionally, until
the mushrooms are tender. Then add 1+1/2 cups of the potato water and bring to
a boil. Slowly stir in the cornstarch/water/wine mixture and cook at a low boil,
continuing to stir, until the gravy thickens. If it's too runny, dissolve some more
cornstarch in water before stirring it into the gravy.
To assemble the pie, oil a 9inch square casserole dish or use a 10inch round
castiron skillet. Layer the tofu mixture, then the mushroom gravy, and then the
mashed potatoes. Dot the top with butter or margarine. Bake at 400 degrees for
15 to 20 minutes, until the top becomes golden.
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TOFU PARMIGIANA
* 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
* 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 tsp. dried oregano
* salt and black pepper to taste
* 1 – (12 oz) package Firm Tofu
* 2 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1 – (8 oz +) can tomato sauce
* 1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1/ 4 pound shredded mozzarella cheese
In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp.
oregano, salt, and black pepper. Slice tofu into 1/4inch thick slices, and place in
a bowl of cold water. One at a time, press tofu slices into the crumb mixture,
turning to coat all sides.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook tofu slices until crisp on
one side. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil, turn, and brown on the other side.
Combine tomato sauce, basil, garlic, and remaining oregano. Place a thin layer of
sauce in an 8inch square baking pan. Arrange the tofu slices in the pan. Spoon
the remaining sauce over the tofu. Top with the shredded mozzarella and the
remaining 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
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TOFU BOBOTIE
"Meat" (tofu)
* 2 cakes (about 24 ounces) tofu (FREEZE THE DAY BEFORE)
* 3 cups chopped onion
* 2 tsp. minced garlic
* 2 Tbsp. peanut or vegetable oil
Curry Seasonings
* 1 Tbsp. ground cumin seeds
* 1 Tbsp. ground coriander seeds
* 1/4 tsp. ground fennel seeds
* 5 whole cloves, ground
* 1 tsp. cinnamon
* 2 tsp. turmeric
* 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Other Seasonings
* 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
* 12 Tbsp. tamari (soy) sauce, to taste
* 1/3 cup homemade or commercial chutney (peach, apricot, or mango)
Topping
* 1+1/2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 Tbsp. dark sesame oil
* 1/3 cup raisins or currants
* ½ cup almonds, coarsely chopped
* 3��Bay Leaves
* 1 egg
* 3/4 cup milk
The day before serving the bobotie, put the unopened tofu in the freezer for
around 68 hours minimum. Then, let it thaw in the 'fridge for 12 hours, or at room
temperature for about 68 hours. This makes it crystallize and become more
chewy and spongelike, in short, more like ground beef.
In a covered saucepan, cook the onions and garlic in the oil on medium heat,
stirring occasionally, for 2030 minutes, until quite soft. Add the curry spices,
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and sautee for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly. Mix in the vinegar, soy
sauce, and chutney, and remove the pan from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, soak the bread in 1/2 cup of milk for a few minutes and
then mash it well with a fork or your fingers. Crumble and stir in the tofu. Drizzle
on the sesame oil and mix well. Add the raisins, almonds, and onionspice
mixture. Stir well.
Oil a baking dish, about 8x12 inches, or a large pie pan. Spread the bobotie
evenly into the baking dish. Tuck the bay leaves in here and there, leaving the
stems sticking out. Whisk the egg and 3/4 cup of milk together to make a
custard. Pour the custard over the top of the bobotie. Bake, covered, at 350
degrees for 15 minutes. Then UNCOVER and bake until the custard is set, about
15 minutes more. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
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ACORN SQUASH w/ WILD MUSHROOM CRANBERRY STUFFING
* One 1+1/2 to 1+3/4 pound acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeded
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries or currants
* 1/4 cup hot water
* 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
* 4 ounces fresh wild mushrooms (such as shiitake), stemmed, chopped
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
* 1 cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place squash cut side down in 8x8x2inch glass baking
dish. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high 10 minutes. Pierce
plastic to let steam escape. Uncover and turn squash halves cut side up. Season
cavities with salt and pepper.
Combine dried cranberries and hot water in small bowl. Melt 3 tablespoons butter
in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onion and sage and
sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add breadcrumbs and stir until
crumbs brown lightly, about 3 minutes. Mix in cranberries with soaking liquid.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Mound stuffing into squash halves. Dot with remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Bake
until heated through and crisp on top, about 10 minutes.
2 Servings: Can be doubled.
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PASTA SAUCES (Unusual...)
SPAGHETTI SAUCE (PUMPKIN)
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature (can substitute olive oil or
coconut oil)
* 3 or more large garlic cloves, finely chopped
* (optional) finely diced vegetables e.g. onions, mushrooms, carrots, etc.
* 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (e.g. packet of leftover red pepper flakes from
takeout pizza); and/or paprika or ground red pepper to taste, if you like spice
* 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
* 1 tsp cinnamon
* 1/4 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
* Freshly ground black pepper to taste – at least 1/4 tsp.
* 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
* 1 large can unsweetened
Pumpkin Puree (unsweetened
pumpkin pie filling) –
typically 16 oz.
* An Equal Amount (1 large can) Spaghetti Sauce or tomato sauce (16 oz.)
* 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese
The original recipe called only for combining these ingredients over boiling
water (i.e., in the top pan of a double boiler) without the tomato sauce.
I prefer sauteeing the various vegetables and spices in the butter and/or
oil in a very large saucepan, then adding the other ingredients in the order above.
Stir well, heat to a bubbling boil and simmer for fifteen minutes to half an hour.
Stir frequently while simmering so the cheese doesn’t burn on the bottom of the
saucepan.
Very filling and tasty.
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SPAGHETTI SAUCE (SESAME)
* 2 tbsp. Chinese soy sauce
* 2 tbsp. Chinese oyster sauce
* 1 tbsp. Japanese sesame oil
* 1 tbsp. canola / vegetable oil
* 1+1/2 Tbsp. sugar
* 1 tsp. Garlic paste with chili
* Chives
* 1 jar (or 7 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and cut lengthwise into ¼inch
wide strips
Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, canola oil, sugar, and chili paste in
a serving bowl. Set aside to warm to room temperature. Cook pasta al dente and
drain well. Immediately add to the sauces in the bowl. Sprinkle with chives and
the red pepper strips; toss until most of the liquid is absorbed.
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CASHEW ICE CREAM
* Generous 1 cup cashew nuts, roasted, preferably lightly salted.
* 1 large very ripe banana, peeled and roughly chopped.
* About 1/4 of a fresh pineapple, finely diced, with the resulting juice also saved;
or 2 rings canned pineapple with juice.
* 2/3 cup concentrated soya milk.
* 1/2 to 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
* 2 tsp. honey
Pulverize the cashews in a blender or food processor. Add everything else
except the pineapple chunks, and blend until smooth. Add the pineapple and mix
briefly. Pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze for about 2 hours.
If the leftovers stay in the freezer longer, they become solid like ice. Let it
thaw partly up to room temperature before serving. If it's still too icy and
solidtexture for your preference, let it thaw all the way and mix in some whipped
cream, or maybe a whipped cream substitute like extrasoft tofu.
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BUFFALO MILK (Alcoholic drink served on Catalina Island)
* Fill blender with ice to about one inch from the top.
* Fill half of blender with a mix of:
Creme de banana (Bolls is best brand)
Creme de cacao
Vodka
* Fill other half with milk.
Leave an inch at the top b'cuz this will expand. Blend well.
Float a healthy portion of Kahlua
in the top of the glass.
Top with whip cream, and nutmeg.
Add warm weather, a fast sailboat, clear water and semiarid Mediterranean backdrop
for a good time.
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