5-Spice Tofu
I used to make a similar tofu at the deli, crusted with ground pumpkin seeds, cornmeal and 5-spice. I simplified it in this version but it still has that hint of exotic with the Big Five to add to your sandwich or stir fry. …
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Entree
Curried Spinach w/ Gluten Free Gnocchi
Superpowers? I sometimes wish my superpowers were more exciting. List-making is not terribly sexy or awe-inspiring. I visualize what needs to happen then scribble (with .09 lead pencil and paper) the amounts then compile all the amounts into another list, then figure out the day …
Socca
Every culture has their flatbread—tortillas, crepes, roti, pita, gözleme, mana’eesh, msemmen, naan—the list of edible wraps from around the world goes on and on. This garbanzo flatbread, a.k.a. farinata, socca, torta di ceci or cecina, is common in Italy, France and northern Africa where garbanzos abound. …
Gluten Free Ricotta Gnocchi
Spring veggies are not far off and these miniature bites of goodness will go well with all of them. Spinach, garlic scapes, asparagus, kale, green onions, peas, watercress, fiddlehead ferns, morel mushrooms—-mix any or all of these delicacies with ricotta gnocchi (and butter!) and …
Curried Red Lentil Fritters
Fritter me this. You can make a flavorful mash of nearly anything then fry it up and call it a fritter. British fritters are often coated in a batter before frying, but U.S. fritters mainly consist of main ingredient with some kind of binder (like egg, flour …
Squash Soup with Lemongrass and Corn
This is a full-flavored simple soup for a fall day, and especially great for the dreary chill that arrives in this part of the northern hemisphere as we shift into late October. And it’s orange. That should cheer up nearly anyone. I roasted …
Chicken Paprikash
Once in a while during my occasional extrovert phases I would love my hair to be this color of deep, rich, delicious, Carmine red. I looked up the many shades of red to find the best name for this particular color of paprika and Carmine from the aluminium salt …
Thai Chicken Patties
It’s true, there was a similar post last year about lemongrass pork patties, but when something tastes this good it’s okay to do variations on a theme. I made these buddies small for a tapas-style potluck, but you could make them larger for …
Asparagus Bacon Fettuccine
These are the foods I had so this is what happened for dinner. You can’t go wrong with asparagus and bacon together so really this is more of a reminder to you than it is a formal recipe. It probably falls into the Vague …
Boxty Cakes
An Irish potato pancake just in time for St. Patrick’s day. These are hearty buddies for any kind of meal and a great way to use your leftover mashed potatoes. The basic idea is to mix mashed potatoes with grated raw potatoes and an egg, but …
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
A crust should be both a snack by itself as well as a vehicle to transport delicious toppings to your salivating mouth. I’ve known of recipes using cauliflower for various crusts but had never tried it until recently. This recipe has no grain but …
Adobo Black Bean Soup
This was another hearty soup from the deli days. The cinnamon and clove really help build the layers of flavor, not to mention they smell heavenly while simmering. The ingredients and flavors are of a Mexican móle or adobo with the cocoa, oregano and clove. We …
Don Don Noodles
I was introduced to this dish by my friend Kristen years ago when she created it as a special for the deli. She made it with peanut butter, served it room temperature and it was a favorite of the clientele. Dan Dan Mien, or ‘peddler’s noodles’, of …
Sauerbraten
It’s been grey and drizzly for days…a perfect time for comfort food. We made Sauerbraten for the Edible Alien Theatre’s Faeries: Autumn Feast many years ago, it was ideal for a chilly fall eve. This (artfully) fuzzy frame is captured from a video shot in …
Picadillo Stuffed Peppers
Picadillo is a traditional Spanish and Latin American dish that one could call a ‘hash’. Ground meat, olives, dried fruit, and veggies sautéed together and served with rice or in tacos. How handy is that? A way to use your regional ingredients in a delicious one-dish wonder …
Lemongrass Pork Patties
How do you learn about a culture? Travel to the region and wander around indulging in street food. Street-vendor food in Mexico like the carne asada tacos in Hermosillo and churros in Tepic shaped some of my greatest food memories ever and have influenced my food choices my …
Black Bean Salad
First a little blast of color from local edible flowers. These are a pile of late summer flowers grown by my friends at Canoe Creek Produce that I used as garnish on salads and an appetizer for a wedding a couple of weeks ago. I …
Creamy Herb Sauce with Pasta and Salmon
Fresh herbs are amazing. A-mazing. I’ve been putting Thai Basil in my drinking water lately, just leaving it in the glass and refilling to let it mildly steep throughout the day. It’s such a refreshing beverage that my curiosity was aroused of the medicinal …
Cardamom Chicken
How do you describe cardamom? Such an curious flavor, ‘A hint of camphor, eucalyptus, and lemon’, it is one spice that does not hide—like dill, saffron and caraway you really must intend to add this flavor, it will not go quietly. But that’s okay, because there’s no …