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Permalink Reply by GOPI KANTA GHOSH on May 4, 2010 at 8:17am

Ethic recip must be documented and preserved...it is important...they are healthy and tasty...

Permalink Reply by Sydni Moser on May 4, 2010 at 8:31am

Gopi, I'm sure you can add a recipe or two to this list... Go for it : )

Permalink Reply by Sydni Moser on May 4, 2010 at 8:20am

Classic English Bubble and Squeak with Farm Fresh Vegetables
Written by Mei Li
Published on August 31st, 2009

Bubble and Squeak is an amusingly named dish traditionally made with leftover mashed potato and cooked vegetables from a Sunday roast. It’s a great way to use up any leftovers you may have lying around, but of course it’s delicious made fresh as well. It’s also very quick and simple to make (and easy to clean up!) as I use a very approximate timing system to boil all the vegetables in one pot. Just grab pieces of the veggies with tongs to check whether they’re done or not. But if you’re nervous about over- or undercooking anything, just boil all the veggies in separate pots. Another hint: use a decent amount of butter or oil in the frying pan in order to get a good crispy browning on the veggie patty. As the dish lightly fries in the pan, listen closely for the ‘bubble’ and ’squeak!’

Bubble and Squeak with Farm-Fresh Vegetables

What You Need:

2 medium sized potatoes

1 carrot

1/2 a large cabbage (you can see just how large to the right)

A handful of green beans (peas would work well too)

Other variations: you could replace the cabbage with kale or another leafy green like chard. Leftover mushrooms would also be delicious and I believe sauteed onions are a traditional addition, I just didn’t have any in the kitchen. Enjoy experimenting with whatever you’ve got handy.

A good chunk of butter, maybe about 2 tbsp.

What You Do:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. Slice the potatoes and carrots into small pieces and add to the boiling water.

3. While the root vegetables are cooking, chop the green beans and dice the cabbage into thin shreds.

4. Once the potatoes and carrots are a few minutes away from soft, toss in the green beans. After about two minutes in the boiling water, add the cabbage as well.

5. Once everything appears to be cooked, drain all the vegetables. Once they’ve cooled off a bit, grab a fork or potato masher and smoosh all the potato pieces into a chunky mash. It’s okay if the other veggies get a bit battered as well, this dish isn’t famous for its attractiveness:)

6. Heat the butter in the pan over low heat. This is a good time to saute some onions if you’ve got any.

7. Once the butter heats up a bit, add the vegetable mash to the pan. You can also do this in patties for individual servings.

8. Let the mash fry until it browns and crisps on the bottom, then flip over and do the same for the other side.

9. Serve while still hot and crispy! Delicious with ketchup and serves 2 hungry people as a main vegetarian dish or four people as a tasty side.

Permalink Reply by Sydni Moser on May 4, 2010 at 9:37am

That looks So GOOD, Neal... Haven't had my breakfast yet so I'm ready to chow down. Thanks for posting.

Permalink Reply by Sydni Moser on May 5, 2010 at 10:03am

Thai Tofu Satay

2 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 lb. firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
12 6-inch bamboo skewers

For the Peanut Dipping Sauce:

5 Tbsp. peanut butter
4 Tbsp. water
A thin slice of fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
4 Tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 clove garlic, minced
Dash of cayenne pepper or hot chili paste

• Place all of the ingredients, except for the tofu, in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Place the tofu cubes in a shallow baking dish and cover with the marinade. Refrigerate, covered, for several hours, stirring occasionally. Let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature before broiling. Meanwhile, soak the bamboo skewers in water for 20 minutes, then drain (this will prevent the skewer ends from burning).

• Preheat the broiler. Thread the tofu onto the skewers. Place on a lightly oiled broiler pan. Broil until the edges of the tofu are crisp, turning several times and basting with the marinade.

• For the Peanut Dipping Sauce whisk together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl.

Makes 12 appetizer servings

Permalink Reply by Sydni Moser on May 5, 2010 at 10:09am

Green Pea and Cauliflower Curry

This Indian curry is so good that you will not have any leftovers!

1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
1 1/2 cups green peas
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, mashed
1 tsp. grated ginger
3/4 tsp. turmeric
1 Tbsp. ground coriander
1 Tbsp. vindaloo paste*
2 tsp. sugar (try Florida Crystals brand)
3/4 cup plain, nondairy yogurt
2 tomatoes, cut into thin wedges

• In a pot over medium-high heat, add the cauliflower and green peas and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain.

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a sauté pan. Cook the onion, garlic, and ginger until browned.

• Add the turmeric, coriander, vindaloo, sugar, nondairy yogurt, and tomatoes. Cook for a 1/2 hour.

• Add the cauliflower and peas. Cook for another 1/2 hour.

• Serve hot over rice.

Makes 4 servings

*Note: Vindaloo paste is available in the Indian-foods section of the grocery store.

Permalink Reply by Sydni Moser on May 12, 2010 at 12:01pm

Stuffed Grape Leaves

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 onions, minced
1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked
Hot water
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. dried currants
2 Tbsp. pine nuts
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 Tbsp. dried mint
1 Tbsp. dried dill weed
1 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. cumin
1 8-oz. jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed

• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

• Add the onions and sauté until tender. Stir in the rice and just enough hot water to cover the rice. Cover the saucepan and simmer until the rice is half cooked—about 10 minutes.

• Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the tomato paste, currants, pine nuts, cinnamon, mint, dill weed, allspice, and cumin. Allow the mixture to cool.

• To protect the stuffed grape leaves from direct heat during steaming, prepare a large pot by placing an inverted plate on the bottom.

• Rinse the grape leaves in warm water, drain, and cut off the stems. Place about 1 tsp. of the cooled rice mixture onto the center of each leaf. Fold in the sides, roll into a cigar shape, and place into the prepared pot.

• Pour in just enough hot water to reach the bottom of the first layer of grape leaves. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes or until the rice is completely cooked. Check the water level often and add more as necessary.

Makes 8 servings

Permalink Reply by Venus Lovejam on August 20, 2010 at 10:52am

Vegan Jamaican Patties

I've grown up eating the beef version; I've veganized these & they're always a hit.
Servings: 10

Ingredients:
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
1 -1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) curry powder1/2 tsp (2 mL) tumeric
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
2/3 cup (150 mL) Vegetable Shortening
1/4 cup (50 mL) Earth Balance
1/3 cup (75 mL) (approx) ice water

Filling:
2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 green onions
1 tbsp (15 mL) diced Scotch bonnet pepper (or 1/4 tsp/1 mL cayenne pepper)
1 lb (500 g) Yves Veggie Ground Round
1 tbsp (15 mL) curry powder
1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme
1/2 tsp (2 mL) tumeric
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper
1 cup (250 mL) water
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh bread crumbs
Preparation:
• In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, curry powder, tumeric and salt. Cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Drizzle in water, stirring with fork and adding up to 2 tbsp (25 mL) more water if necessary, to make soft dough. Form into ball and flatten into disc. Wrap and chill for 1 hour. (Can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 weeks.)
Filling:
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; Remove with slotted spoon and set aside. Over high heat, sauté Yves Veggie Ground Round for 5 minutes cook onion, green onions, garlic and Scotch bonnet pepper for 3 minutes or until softened along with curry powder, thyme, tumeric, salt and pepper; cook for 3 minutes over medium heat.
• Pour in water; bring to boil. Add crumbs; simmer for 3 minutes or until slightly thickened but still juicy. Let cool. (Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
• Divide dough into 16 pieces. On floured pastry cloth and using stockinette-covered rolling pin, roll out each piece into 5-inch (12 cm) circle. Brush edges of top half with water; place 2 heaping tbsp (25 mL) filling in centre. Fold in half, pressing edges together with fork to seal. Prick twice; place on ungreased baking sheet. (Patties can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day.)
• Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for about 20 minutes or until crisp and golden.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl Pantano on November 26, 2010 at 9:01pm

Does anyone have a good veggie lasagna recipe using a white sauce? I don't want to use the no cook noodles. They seem to be starchy.

Permalink Reply by Cheryl Pantano on January 8, 2011 at 7:54pm

Made Baked Falafel Nd Tzatziki Sauce for dinner tonight.  I just love chickpeas.

http://realfoodforrealpeople.blogspot.com/2009/02/baked-falafel.html

Permalink Reply by GOPI KANTA GHOSH on May 26, 2011 at 9:00am

There is need to document them