Phew! It’s been a bit of a ride, but I am finally back on track. In Part 0 of How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck, we looked at all the things you can do to prep your tofu before cooking. Part 1 covered baking it, Part 2 deep frying it. Today we’re going to […]
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Seitan Slow Cooker Style
Before my descent into veganism, I used to love to make short ribs and pork and roast in the slow cooker. As someone does not eat meat, I can still savor the memory of pork so tender it had to be scooped up because it would fall apart when pricked by a fork or delicious […]
Chipotle Seitan “Sausages”
This is my entry for the iBuyBarbecues grill contest. This recipe makes “faux” hot dogs from seitan, a dough made of wheat gluten. Chipotle Seitan Sausages 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 2 tablespoons chipotle powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 […]
Cauliflower Manchurian
It was a chance encounter that first led me to Masalas, an authentic Indian restaurant near my local Whole Foods. I had no idea that a simple grocery run would, in the end, leave me literally so full I could not have had another bite. The building that Masalas currently occupies used to be a […]
How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck Part 2
Okay, quick recap: In Part 0, we learned how to prepare tofu via pressing and that silken tofu is largely the suck unless its the shake or the cake. In Part 1, we learned how to bake tofu to give it a firm outer texture and a moist inner texture that will keep your mouth […]
Omnivore’s 100
Don’t worry, Part 2 of How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck is coming, but I didn’t realize I had never posted my Omnivore’s 100: 1. Venison 2. Nettle tea 3. Huevos rancheros 4. Steak tartare 5. Crocodile 6. Black pudding 7. Cheese fondue 8. Carp 9. Borscht 10. Baba ghanoush 11. Calamari 12. Pho […]
How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck Part 1
If you haven’t read it yet, Part 0 of the series on how to make tofu that doesn’t suck covers some important lessons in preventing sucky tofu. Espeically the part on pressing. If you have read Part 0, fantastic! Let’s move on to the next step: baking it. In Part 2, we will cover frying […]
How to Make Tofu That Doesn’t Suck Part 0
This series is now complete. If you want to read the other posts, you can find them here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Yes, you heard me right. Vegan that I am, I can admit it. Sometimes, tofu sucks, especially if you are not used to eating it. And there’s […]
Waiting on the Plane
Waiting on a plane in Denver airport. Had an interesting couple of days eating. Among the lowlights: vegan veggie sandwich from Marigolds (would have been great if I wasn’t vegan.) Louie’s… nice delivery person, bad food. The highlight: Trinity Brewing Company so selected because they have VEGAN BUFFALO WINGS. So I had to go. Normally, […]
Friends and Googles
First, of all, I wanted to give credit where credit is due. My friend Daniel posted this recipe for Pasta with Rosemary Cream Sauce complete with step-by-step pictures. I think his recipe looks absolutely fantastic and his blog style puts mine to shame. I wanted to blog about his recipe earlier, but I had one […]
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