Posts for February 25th 2010
Name That Dish!
If you liked the Nanaimo bars I made for the Vancouver Olympics, then you'd probably also love these other Canadian sweet treats.
If you liked the Nanaimo bars I made for the Vancouver Olympics, then you'd probably also love these other Canadian sweet treats. Can you guess what they're called?
See You in South Beach!
This weekend the who's who of the food industry are taking an early Spring break and heading to Florida for the Food Network's annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival.
This weekend the who's who of the food industry are taking an early Spring break and heading to Florida for the Food Network's annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival. We're so excited, because for the first time ever, we are going! We'll be soaking up the sun, watching informative seminars, tasting amazing eats, and attending awesome parties. For up to the minute details, follow us on Twitter and be sure to check back here next week for all our exclusive coverage. And, if you'll be there too, come up and say hi!
Submit Your Cool Captures to Win a CanvasPop Print!
Say cheese! Submit your photos to Geek’s Cool Capture Group and be automatically entered in Geek’s Cool Capture contest! Every two weeks the Geek editors will be rounding up their top 10 photo entries, and polling you to see which one you like the best. The entry with the most votes will get their winning photo printed on one of CanvasPop's high quality canvases!
Sesame Tofu Sandwiches
This story was written by member girlA and comes from The Dairy Free Diva Recipe Exchange group in the YumSugar Community.I really love marinated tofu sandwiches.
This story was written by member girlA and comes from The Dairy Free Diva Recipe Exchange group in the YumSugar Community.
I really love marinated tofu sandwiches. They're easy to make, will last the whole week and it's so simple to create your own marinades. I first came across this idea from Lauren Ulm of Vegan Yum Yum and her recipe for Smoky Miso Sandwiches. After making her recipe several times, I decided to changes things up and come up with my own marinade using some of my favorite ingredients.
To get her recipe, keep reading.
Sesame Tofu Sandwiches
Original RecipeSesame Tofu SandwichesIngredients1 lb extra-firm tofu
2-1/2 tbsp red miso
2 tbsp tamari
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp brown rice syrup
About 1/8 cup toasted sesame seeds
Avocado slices
Tomato slices
Spinach
Veganaise
Your favorite sandwich bread (I like to toast it)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Original Recipe
Sesame Tofu Sandwiches
Ingredients
1 lb extra-firm tofu
2-1/2 tbsp red miso
2 tbsp tamari
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp brown rice syrup
About 1/8 cup toasted sesame seeds
Avocado slices
Tomato slices
Spinach
Veganaise
Your favorite sandwich bread (I like to toast it)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Drain and press tofu. Meanwhile whisk together miso, tamari, sesame oil, garlic, and brown rice syrup. It makes about a cup. For a kick, add 1/8-1/4 tsp of cayenne to the marinade, or try smoked paprika.
- Slice pressed tofu into 13-18 slices. I wanted the tofu to be a little thick, so I got 13 slices out of this one. Line a baking sheet with foil. Brush one side of a tofu slice with the marinade and place it on the pan (marinaded side down) then brush the top. Repeat until all slices are covered. With 13 slices, I could layer it on pretty thick. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and bake for about 15-20 mins, depending on how thick of slices you have. 17 mins worked great for mine.
- Add your favorite sandwich toppings. I toasted the bread, used some Veganaise, avocado slices, tomato slices and spinach. Try roasted red peppers, vegan cheese, sprouts, cucumbers, bell pepper...the list goes on.
- Besides being great for sandwiches, these baked tofu slices could be diced up for salads (green or pasta), tossed over cooked rice, or steamed vegetables or just to munch on. Enjoy!
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Sneak Peek: Nintendo's America's Test Kitchen Game
Yesterday in San Francisco, Nintendo held its Q1 Media Summit and announced the new release of its Nintendo DSi XL.
Yesterday in San Francisco, Nintendo held its Q1 Media Summit and announced the new release of its Nintendo DSi XL. Among its latest games? Let's Get Cooking, a new title courtesy of the most persnickety culinary geeks in the biz, America's Test Kitchen. Let's Get Cooking doesn't launch in American stores until Mar. 28, but I had a hands-on sneak preview of the new program. Hear what I thought of it after the jump.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Vegetarian Lentil Soup With Croutons
Sometimes I'll plan ahead and remember to soak dried beans overnight, but most of the time, I simply use recipes that call for canned beans.
Sometimes I'll plan ahead and remember to soak dried beans overnight, but most of the time, I simply use recipes that call for canned beans. Better yet, lentils are so tiny that they don't require an overnight bath. Don't believe me? Then give this recipe a try.
It proves that brown lentils can be cooked in under a half an hour. They're combined with sautéed veggies and vegetable broth to make a hearty, savory, and soothing soup. Fresh croutons add heft and crunch to this brothy and delicious dish. Sound interesting? Get the recipe now.
How Well Do You Know Cherries?
It seems odd to me that February is National Cherry Month — the earliest I ever see cherries at my farmers market is in May. But George Washington will forever be associated with cherry trees, and since February is his b-day month, it sort of makes sense that cherries get thrown into the party. How well do you think you know this superfood? Take my quiz to find out.
