2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/ Lussumo Vanilla & Feed Publisher http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334679#Comment_334679 2012-06-20T09:49:54-07:00 2012-06-20T10:43:35-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

I know there was one, but it got put on the five day time limit and died. Plus I'm going to be doing a LOT of cooking, most of it being healthy, and I'd kind of like to share. So I've been sort of ...

So I've been sort of put in charge to prepare healthy but tasty meals for my family and as such, I've been going through a few cookbooks and picking out some simple stuff I can do now before the big shopping trip over the weekend.

Last night was a success with Herb-Roasted Cauliflower and Bread Crumbs, a recipe I originally got from Appetite for Reduction (an AMAZING healthy Vegan cookbook). Truthfully though, I wasn't too happy with the spices used, so I just sort of...winged it. Also, the tofu is optional, but it brought forth some nice protein. Here's what I did:

This recipe SAYS it serves four, but it's so moreish that mom and I split it and ate it all. So the whole meal was about 200 calories give or take.

1-2 cups of whole wheat and flax bread crumbs
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp thyme
1/2 tbsp sea salt
1 tbsp black pepper
half a cauliflower head, rooted and chopped in to bite size pieces
1/4 block of tofu, cut thinly and in to 1-2 inch squares.

1. Set oven for 250°F
2. put some parchment paper on a baking sheet, spray it with some non-stick cooking spray.
3. put cauliflower pieces in a colander. Run water over them until nice and wet (baby!).
4. Transfer cauliflower pieces in to bread crumb mixture. Make sure they're completely covered.
5. Transfer breaded cauliflower to baking sheet.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 6 for the tofu.
7. Sprinkle baking sheet with more crumbs and a quick spray of cooking spray.
8. Leave in oven for 15-20 minutes until light brown.

BAM. And it was a delicious, spicy meal. Best had with a cold drink (I treated myself and had an Anchor Liberty Ale, which complimented the spiciness of the paprika.

And tonight I'll be making Buffalo Chicken Salad Wraps with a side of Kale Chips. I found a pretty decent recipe for Buffalo sauce and will just be marinating that in a chicken breast, cook it up, chop it up and put it on a wrap with lots and lots of greens. And Kale Chips...well. We know about those. :P]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334698#Comment_334698 2012-06-20T14:45:12-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 curb http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1334

Ooh, I'm going to have to try that cauliflower recipe. I need more interesting things to do with veg.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334734#Comment_334734 2012-06-20T21:39:42-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 brittanica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296

I guess I started a conversation in the Open Mic thread, so I'm gonna try to keep it going on here, where it's more appropriate. I'm honestly trying to stop drinking soda (maybe not entirely, but ...

I'm honestly trying to stop drinking soda (maybe not entirely, but that shit's not healthy) and eat better (but that's harder 'cause I hate veggies).

There were some really good thoughts thrown around about "hiding" vegetables, so... I got a few ears of sweet corn that I couldn't dig boiled and buttered, as it's usually served. Cornbread's an obvious idea, and Rachael's idea of mayo/cheese/pepper sounds pretty good, but anyone else have ideas for using these up before they go bad?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334735#Comment_334735 2012-06-20T21:49:08-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

Mexican style for corn is to put some mayo on them & sprinkle chile flakes or powder on them with some lime juice

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334736#Comment_334736 2012-06-20T21:54:51-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

Ooooh some cornbread with baked beans and some baked breaded chicken fingers would be lurvely.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334741#Comment_334741 2012-06-20T23:32:58-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

Rachael's summer shake advice of yum (and few calories): It's too hot to eat, and I've got a ridiculous sweet tooth. So. I make blender drinks all summer. Just throw a bananna, frozen or fresh, in ...

It's too hot to eat, and I've got a ridiculous sweet tooth. So. I make blender drinks all summer. Just throw a bananna, frozen or fresh, in the blender with a cup or so of skim or low fat milk, and a big scoop of fat free greek yogurt. Also, a huge and hefty handful of raw baby spinach. Seriously. You WILL NOT TASTE IT. It's the best way to get more nutrients in your diet. Throw in some vanilla extract and two packets of Truvia or Splenda, and mix it up to the highest setting. While it is at the ice crushing stage in a whirl of grindy doom, THEN add around 6 ice cubes one at a time. This way the ice will blend evenly and it will have a better consistency than if you start with the ice in the blender.

If you are craving chocolate, buying some cocoa powder and throwing a bunch of that in there works marvelously, too (though with the cocoa, I'd ad a tiny tiny pinch of salt). And if you are a peanut butter and chocolate person, add some peanut butter, too!

This would be good to use up your berries, too Britt, though honestly, I don't dig berries in shakes because of the seeds fucking with my shake texture.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334742#Comment_334742 2012-06-20T23:37:21-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

A different shake for when it's hot and you are craving not- sweet: Cold cucumber soup: For just me, I put one whole peeled cucumber in the blender, with a whole raw clove of garlic, some ...

Cold cucumber soup:

For just me, I put one whole peeled cucumber in the blender, with a whole raw clove of garlic, some onion, some salt, a big dollop of greek yogurt, some dill, some pepper, and a quarter of an avocado. (and, again, a big fistful of raw spinach which you won't taste). Add about a half a cup of water to get the blending going, and then, again, once it's going, add about 4 icecubes in there one by one. It's very garlicy, and while it might be too much to eat straight, it WOULD make for a delicious dip for baby carrots or some other chopped up vegetables. (If using as a dip, I'd leave out the ice.)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334743#Comment_334743 2012-06-20T23:42:59-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 DavidLejeune http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220

When I was in smoothies for breakfast mode a few years back it was 1 cup crushed ice in the blender, just enough orange juice to cover the ice, one banana, and a handful of strawberries. If I could ...

And I think I'm going to buy some corn and do fried chicken and kale chips and corn on the cob this weekend. It feels like forever since I've had corn on the cob.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334744#Comment_334744 2012-06-20T23:45:17-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

@Britt - And just some general "eating more veggies" advice: USE SPICES AND FLAVORINGS!! Vegetables ARE really boring on their own, even with butter and salt. I only eat salad when I hide ...

Figure out what you like. I realized I don't like salad dressing because of the vinegar, so now I just use olive oil and sprinkle on spices that I've picked out myself.

It's gotten to the point now, that when I eat the things I used to live on to "treat" myself (i used to eat fries with mozzerella cheese and gravy EVERY DAY), it ends up not being a treat at all because I feel really crappy after I eat them. The more healthy you can wrangle yourself to eat, the more the foods that seem tempting won't feel so rewarding anymore. (and that's a good thing)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334749#Comment_334749 2012-06-21T01:23:00-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 sneak046 http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4574

@Britt, following on from @Rachael's advice, investigate curry. I have had entire feasts that contain zero meat and haven't even noticed. Also if you really cannot get on with eating a bunch of ...

Also if you really cannot get on with eating a bunch of veggies, nuts and seeds are a major source of nutrition that are often missed in modern diets. A handful of brazil nuts contains your entire day's RDA of selenium, for instance.

@Rachael - I love making shakes, and pretend I'm being all healthy cos of the fruit. But then I'll go and spoil it by putting a whacking great dollop of ice-cream in my belnder instead of the ice..I just cannot help myself.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334813#Comment_334813 2012-06-21T15:15:38-07:00 2012-06-21T15:30:44-07:00 Finagle http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5254

I've tried to work fairly hard over the years to improve my vegetable consumption. I find that many of us North Americans (for those who are) tend to be just totally untrained about cooking with ...

A few of my hard-won veggie tips for increased consumption:

Favorite slightly uncommon lettuce salad ingredients:
- golden raisins
- fennel bulbs and stalks
- home made croutons

Favorite alternative salads:
- Various kinds of slaw made with a mandonlin - cabbage yes, mixed with apple, raising, walnuts, broccoli stems, carrot
- 'chop' salad of cubed tomatoes, peppers, red and white onions
- Mixed olives
- Chilled cauliflower florets with cumin, olive oil, salt and pepper
- Various pasta salads
- Beet salad, with yoghurt and nuts

Favorite dishes to hide veggies in:
- Risotto - throw anything in here, including greens of various kinds. I use kale stems for instance.
- Rice pilaf - same as above - cubed carrots especially
- Pasta sauces - start your bolognese sauce with the classic mirepoix of chopped onions, carrots and celery, cooked down.
- Meatloaf / meatballs / kofta
- Shish kebabs (ok, not really 'hidden')
- Lasagne - made with the pasta sauce above, also can include large amounts of eggplant, zucchini and squash.

Favorite veggies I like to eat all by themselves that I never thought I would like:
- Any sort of greens, wilted with bacon and onion (turnip, mustard, collard, what have you - and DO drink the pot likker)
- Brussels sprouts
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Spinach
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Turnip / rutebega
- Bitter melon

Methods of cooking veggies you may not have thought of:
- Purees - cook your veggies, chuck in a blender with a bit of oil or butter, blend til smooth
- Terrine - a French-style chilled meatloaf or lunchmeat. Asparagus or carrot sticks through the middle of it makes it beautiful.
- Blended soups - close to puree above, not good in the summer (unless chilled), but try a blended squash / carrot / sweet potato soup in the winter.
- Pickling - a quick cucumber or green been refrigerator pickle is so refreshing in the summer.
- Stuffing - you can make delicious stuffed eggplant, squash, peppers that are filling and satisfying.

And lastly, don't forget just laying out a tray of raw veg with a little dip to snack on.

Finally, try picking up a good vegetarian cookbook just to expand your horizons. The classic Moosewood Cookbook is a good starter.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334817#Comment_334817 2012-06-21T16:24:37-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 nelzbub http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10569

as promised elsewhere, my recipe for braised candied carrots. You will need an oven proof dish with a lid, or else just cover dish with foil. Chop carrots into bite size chunks and place into oven ...

You will need an oven proof dish with a lid, or else just cover dish with foil.
Chop carrots into bite size chunks and place into oven dish.
Add a tablespoon of water, a few small bits of butter, a twist of salt and pepper and sprinkle with a teaspoon of either sugar or honey.
Put lid on dish and place in a hot oven. Give it a little stir after about fifteen minutes and cook for another fifteen. The carrots will begin to caramelize and get a really sweet flavour and lovely soft texture.
Remove from dish and enjoy.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334818#Comment_334818 2012-06-21T16:52:56-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

PS Britt - drinking soda daily (which I gather you had been doing, before trying to cut back, GO YOU!) and not eating any vegetables is DEFINITELY and without a doubt a major contributing factor in ...

Some reputable sciencey articles on the subject: psych today, psych central , BBC

And here is part three of a short BBC documentary about how food effects mood.



So please do think of shifting your diet as your own means of mood medicine. Your boyfriend will probably be dragging his heels at the idea of eating healthy. I know that you'd mentioned that he's a bit jealous, and he's probably not going to be entirely keen on you altering your diet and losing wieght and gettin' all healthy-like, but perhaps if you explain to him that it's to help you not freak out on him, he'll see it as a benefit to HIM, and something you are doing for you guys as a couple to be more happy TOGETHER. And share this information with your folks, too. Maybe they'll help you out, if you make it clear that eating better will help your mood and outlook.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334823#Comment_334823 2012-06-21T17:55:07-07:00 2012-06-21T17:56:50-07:00 dorkmuffin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6719

Mac and cheese is also a great place to hide veggies. Add peas. Plus, there are some taaaaasty healthy chicken sausages out there to take the place of hot dogs. Also, Italian mac and cheese! Mozz, ...

Also, Italian mac and cheese! Mozz, ricotta (in not-huge amounts) plus basil and tomatoes. Good place to hide spinach too.

Edited to add: asiago. You can also eliminate the roux you might need. And sub in whole wheat pasta.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334865#Comment_334865 2012-06-22T13:18:06-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 StefanJ http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961

Great article on the evolution of lunch: http://www.ediblegeography.com/lunch-an-urban-invention/ The concept of lunch-as-a-meal apparently evolved in New York City.

http://www.ediblegeography.com/lunch-an-urban-invention/

The concept of lunch-as-a-meal apparently evolved in New York City.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334869#Comment_334869 2012-06-22T14:54:40-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 allana http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4019

#Cherries! I have ten pounds of cherries in my fridge. Handpicked by me off trees around the city. Ohmygodsoawesome. What do I do with them? I've learned that by hitting the pits with a ...

I have ten pounds of cherries in my fridge. Handpicked by me off trees around the city. Ohmygodsoawesome.

What do I do with them?

I've learned that by hitting the pits with a hammer, you can pull the kernel, which imparts wonderful flavour when boiled in a sauce or somesuch. So, cherry syrup will be a thing. I'm thinking I'll probably use the fruit for jellies and then can the rest as a compote/pie filling. Any other suggestions?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334871#Comment_334871 2012-06-22T15:29:37-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 StefanJ http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=961

Cut cherries in half, remove pits, pack in sugar and leave in the fridge overnight. Pick the cherries out of the resulting sludge. Serve over vanilla ice cream. Use the sugar for sweetening ...

Pick the cherries out of the resulting sludge. Serve over vanilla ice cream.

Use the sugar for sweetening lemonade.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334873#Comment_334873 2012-06-22T16:12:36-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 dorkmuffin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6719

CHERRIES JUBILEE. If only because I remember it was in a book. Also because you set it on fire.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334875#Comment_334875 2012-06-22T17:18:13-07:00 2012-06-22T17:57:07-07:00 Greasemonkey http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4625

Equipment: Juicer 4 empty 2-litre plastic soda bottles with screw-on lids, washed and dried. Funnel to fit tops of soda bottles Ladle Large mixing bowl, at least 8 litre ...

Juicer
4 empty 2-litre plastic soda bottles with screw-on lids, washed and dried.
Funnel to fit tops of soda bottles
Ladle
Large mixing bowl, at least 8 litre capacity

Ingredients:
8 pounds of sweet Gala apples
8 pounds of baby carrots
2 bunches of celery
I piece of fresh ginger root about the size of your thumb
3 capsicums (bell peppers)
1 large yellow hot pepper

Cut down on the ginger and peppers if you don't like it too spicy. The apples and bell peppers make this a very sweet-tasting drink, so you won't need to add any flavour enhancers like sugar or salt.

Makes 8 litres of juice.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334882#Comment_334882 2012-06-22T19:30:49-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 allana http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4019

I totally remember cherries jubilee from a book and something getting caught on fire. Was it a book about dragons?

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334886#Comment_334886 2012-06-22T19:57:48-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 dorkmuffin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6719

YES. Dealing With Dragons! Patricia C. Wrede! AMAZING books.

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334887#Comment_334887 2012-06-22T20:06:26-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup orange juice 1 pound Bing or other dark, sweet cherries, rinsed and pitted (or use frozen pitted cherries) 1/2 teaspoon finely ...

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup orange juice
1 pound Bing or other dark, sweet cherries, rinsed and pitted (or use frozen pitted cherries)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cherry extract
1/4 cup brandy
3 cups vanilla ice cream
Directions

Whisk together the sugar and cornstarch in a wide saucepan. Stir in the water and orange juice; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking until thickened. Stir in the cherries and orange zest, return to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. While the cherries are cooking, spoon the ice cream into serving bowls.
Remove the cherries from the heat, and stir in the cherry extract. Pour in the brandy, and ignite with a long lighter. Gently shake the pan until the blue flame has extinguished itself. Spoon the cherries over the bowls of ice cream.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334892#Comment_334892 2012-06-22T21:41:40-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 brittanica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296

Dinner tonight was chicken fingers (dredged in whole wheat flour and coated in panko w/ Italian seasoning) and fries (potatoes provided by parents, pan-fried in sunflower oil). Very good ...

Very good stuff.

And guys? I bought kale today.
Tomorrow night, IT'S ON.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334893#Comment_334893 2012-06-22T21:45:16-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

WOOOOOOOOOOOO

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334895#Comment_334895 2012-06-22T21:48:29-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

So I have a Tamarillo. ...anyone know what I can make with it?

...anyone know what I can make with it?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334926#Comment_334926 2012-06-23T15:48:52-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Alan Tyson http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1299

Aside from tamarillo porter? I've heard tell that those are amazing additions to winey pasta sauces. But then, I think everything makes a great addition to pasta sauces.

I've heard tell that those are amazing additions to winey pasta sauces. But then, I think everything makes a great addition to pasta sauces.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334932#Comment_334932 2012-06-23T20:59:17-07:00 2012-06-23T21:08:09-07:00 brittanica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296

I MADE KALE CHIPS, ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?!?! They're not bad, actually. They taste a little like overdone potato chips, definitely magical. (ETA: Weird aftertaste, though, is there a reason for that ...

They're not bad, actually. They taste a little like overdone potato chips, definitely magical. (ETA: Weird aftertaste, though, is there a reason for that besides it being a green leafy thing?)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334960#Comment_334960 2012-06-24T10:23:46-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 city creed http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4530

That weird aftertaste is the human sensorium's response to all the bad things fleeing your body forever. How long did you cook them for? I go with six minutes (eight maximum) at about 250C - or as ...

How long did you cook them for? I go with six minutes (eight maximum) at about 250C - or as hot as my crappy oven will get before I lose patience.
Any longer than that and the resulting mouthful of bitter ashes reminds me too much of growing up.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334975#Comment_334975 2012-06-24T14:24:09-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Alan Tyson http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1299

I'm willing to go to eight minutes on my kale chips, but I also grate good, hard cheese on top, which I want to crisp up real nice. Is the aftertaste sort of a slick, oily thing? If so, I ...

Is the aftertaste sort of a slick, oily thing? If so, I recommend changing up the cooking oil you're using - the first time I made kale chips, I used canola oil, and I got that. Then I switched to EV olive oil, and it was gone (it also played much nicer with the cheese and cayenne pepper).]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334981#Comment_334981 2012-06-24T15:38:49-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 brittanica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296

I went about 20 min, at 275 F. They were well crispy, and I probably could cut a few minutes off... And I used olive oil, not a lot, so I don't think it was that. I think it's the whole ...

I think it's the whole "green and leafy" thing, I'll get over it! Right?]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334984#Comment_334984 2012-06-24T16:11:09-07:00 2012-06-24T16:19:48-07:00 DavidLejeune http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4220

I go ten minutes at 350, lightly sprinkled with olive oil, salt, and lemon pepper. Kale does have a very strong flavour, but it's not one that I found to be bad, and cooking it into chips reduces it ...

bad, and cooking it into chips reduces it significantly.

Other use for kale in the event you can't get past the flavour of kale chips: chop it up and throw it in chicken salad with cashews.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334986#Comment_334986 2012-06-24T16:18:44-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 dorkmuffin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6719

You will totally get over the green & leafy thing. I promise. Great salad recipe I've been doing a bunch recently: Arugula / baby spinach (I CANNOT EMPHASIZE HOW MUCH I ADORE ...

Great salad recipe I've been doing a bunch recently:

Arugula / baby spinach (I CANNOT EMPHASIZE HOW MUCH I ADORE ARUGULA)
Shredded parm/asiago
Grape tomatoes
Whole pepperoni sliced into little bits
Scallions
Balsamic or honey mustard dressing (I've been using the Annie's Natural/Organics or whatever because it was on sale near me but will be making my own soon)

Simple. Delicious. Good for hot weather.

Had it with chicken breasts the other night (marinated in dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, a LITTLE bit of Old Bay seasoning). NOM NOM NOM.

(we also ate sweet potatoes and mushrooms that had been cooked in ALL THE BUTTER IN THE WORLD)]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=334988#Comment_334988 2012-06-24T16:21:59-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

I go about 5mins at 400. Quick spray of non-stick cooking spray and a sprinkle of Singapore Steak Spice from Spice House (a free packet of it came with their catalog and OH MY GOD, it's good. Mix of ...

Singapore Steak Spice from Spice House (a free packet of it came with their catalog and OH MY GOD, it's good. Mix of salt, pepper, curry and lemon).]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335002#Comment_335002 2012-06-24T19:16:14-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 allana http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=4019

Dealing With Dragons! Yessssss! That lady was like "Oh hey young females, how do you feel about a role model who is SO SMART AND CAPABLE AND SELF-POSSESSED that she RUNS AWAY from being a ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335175#Comment_335175 2012-06-26T20:53:59-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 brittanica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296

I just made a syrup using black and yellow raspberries. I could drink that stuff straight, it's so good, but I'm going to behave myself and put it (w/ lemon juice; I probably should've cooked in into ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335430#Comment_335430 2012-06-29T17:22:07-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

DELICIOUS matcha tiramisu. I forgot I was supposed to post this here. I'm basically just copy-pasta-ing an email I've sent to a couple people who've asked for this recipe. There is one caveat ...

okay, so this is a mish mash of a bunch of different recipes I found and it seemed to work out. As I said, I used a 7" springform pan that i filled with two layers, but had quite a bit of left over filling so I also filled up another glass bread loaf type pan I had (maybe 4"x8"?). More experimentation needed to determine the perfect size, maybe someone can help me with that. Anyway:

Filling:

- 2 8oz tubs of mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 eggs
- 4 tsps confectionar's sugar
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 4 tsps matcha

1) In one bowl, whip the cream until peaks start to form. Don't overbeat it, just make sure you're getting some air in there so it fluffs up.
2) In a different bowl, whip the eggs until they get frothy and expand in volume a bit. Again, just trying to get air in there.
3) In yet a different bowl, put in all the cheese, and mix in the sugar, vanilla, and matcha.
4) Add in the eggs and mix gently, enough to have it thoroughly mixed, but not so much that the air starts escaping the eggs (but don't stress it).
5) Fold in about half of the whipped cream, and once that's all folded in and mixed, fold in the rest.

Cakey part:

- 40ish lady fingers
- 1 tsp matcha
- 1 cup boiling water

1) Dissolve 1tsp matcha in 1 cup boiling water.
2) place it in a shallow dish that is big enough for a lady finger to fit in length wise, and fill with enough matcha tea to get to about the half the height of a lady finger, and refill when necessary.
3) Quickly (no more than one second) dip one side of a lady finger in, then dip the other side, and line the bottom of the pan with dipped lady fingers. Trim and cut them to length to fill in the spaces, if need be, which will definitely be the case for round pans (they get really soft and mushy once you dip them, so trim them before you dip or they'll just fall apart).
4) Spoon some of the mixture on top of the lady fingers to make a layer of filling. I tried to put enough on there so that the layer was about the same thickness as the lady finger layer, though it's hard to tell. Just make sure there's enough on there to coat all the lady fingers into obscurity without piling a ton of it on there.
5) Repeat layering as desired - I made two layers. I might have been able to squeeze a third one in but not sure if the pan was tall enough.

Refrigerate your tiramisu at least 5 hours, or overnight, and when your ready to serve, dust the top of the tiramisu with matcha and remove the springform pan. Don't dust it right away after you're done, I did that and the matcha got moist and turned a dark glassy green that wasn't as attractive as fresh matcha that still looked like powder. It keeps in the fridge for a few days, but the longer you keep it in there the more the filling part dries out and after a couple days it starts getting a weird texture.

Enjoy!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335431#Comment_335431 2012-06-29T17:29:28-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Argos http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=7792

I also just made a quite tasty no-bake gelatine cheesecake. I was testing the recipe on the Knox box to see if Edgar liked it because I'm making him a Polish style cheesecake with jello layered on ...

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335438#Comment_335438 2012-06-30T00:38:40-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 curb http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=1334

Ok, now I have to make Tirimisu again!

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335443#Comment_335443 2012-06-30T02:36:25-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Littlepurplegoth http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=10699

I bought cherries... ... but when I came down today someone had eaten them all. Quite a feat in a house that is all sleeping apart from me! This week will be one of experimenting with tonic - ...

... but when I came down today someone had eaten them all. Quite a feat in a house that is all sleeping apart from me!

This week will be one of experimenting with tonic - heard some very interesting ideas at a gin thing on Thursday (note - for those of you who can get to London, please please go and visit @londonginclub at The Star at Night.. fantastic bar (not just gin, but if you don't you'll be wasting the glories available!)

Anyway 0-0 I ramble. I have some tonic arriving for testing purposes, so this week will be freezings, dilutions, mixings, reductions, and baking...]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335493#Comment_335493 2012-06-30T21:52:36-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Rachæl Tyrell http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=552

@oldhat: For the Tomatillos: Summer soup!

For the Tomatillos: Summer soup!]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335521#Comment_335521 2012-07-01T08:01:05-07:00 2012-07-01T08:02:49-07:00 Finagle http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5254

I have these two salads I tend to make in large batches on weekends: an Egyptian cauliflower salad with cumin, parsley and corn oil, and a Greek-style chop salad of tomato, onion, cucumber and ...

Undaunted, and even though I'd already added distinctly non-Asian flavors to both salads, I scrounged through the fridge and came up with soy sauce, fish sauce, and the juice from a jar of Vlassic pickles. I gingerly (no pun intended) mixed them together with some sugar and salt, then added the mix in place of my usual acid.

My Frankensalads came out SO good. I'm going to be trying this more often.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335762#Comment_335762 2012-07-04T09:05:06-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Slick http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5354

So I just bought a mincer/sausagemaker, any good recipes?

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335763#Comment_335763 2012-07-04T09:17:39-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 oldhat http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=75

@Rachael, I want to try that soup, but it's actually Tamarillos that I have! @Slick - JEALOUS. I'll try and find some for you, but let me say this: for sausage making, Fennel is your friend. mmmmm.

@Slick - JEALOUS. I'll try and find some for you, but let me say this: for sausage making, Fennel is your friend. mmmmm.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335766#Comment_335766 2012-07-04T10:03:01-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 Slick http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=5354

@oldhat - there must be some good recipes involving ale

http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335775#Comment_335775 2012-07-04T12:24:12-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 taphead http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2284

Pork and fennel, YES. Meanwhile we made some pulled pork sammiches FER MURICA.

Meanwhile we made some pulled pork sammiches FER MURICA.

]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335795#Comment_335795 2012-07-04T15:31:11-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 brittanica http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=2296

Made some oven-baked french fries, coated in olive oil and seasoned w/ Creole seasoning. Yum. Also have some Asiago cheese, grated and mixed w/ paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to go on top. ...

here.]]> http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/comments.php?DiscussionID=10724&Focus=335800#Comment_335800 2012-07-04T16:34:58-07:00 2013-05-24T15:36:00-07:00 dorkmuffin http://freakangels.com/whitechapel/account.php?u=6719

@Britt, my mouth is watering. Tonight is a quinoa-pesto salad with chicken breast (marinated in lemon juice, pepper, olive oil, and shitty grated parm from the store) and grape tomatoes. ...

Tonight is a quinoa-pesto salad with chicken breast (marinated in lemon juice, pepper, olive oil, and shitty grated parm from the store) and grape tomatoes. OMNOMNOMNOM.]]>