In the search for the perfect breakfast with enough protein, just enough carbs, and fats to keep me going for at least 6 hours, I came across various Jimmy Dean Egg’Wich products. These are good but never enough and kind of limited in their flavor profile. After a few attempts with corn tortillas that never…
Category: vegetarian
Gringo Guac
Less talking! More chopping… Nutritional Analysis Mise en place Prep Cut cucumber in half cross wise and peel one of the halves. Cut into quarters lengthwise. Slide the tip of the knife under the seeds and gel and slice away the core. Repeat for each quarter. Yes… cut AWAY from you. Cut each of the…
Veggie Roast
Had to make a meal after prepping a week’s worth of chicken breasts. This part is simple.
Santa Monica Lasagna
I visited my brother and sis-in-law (SQUIRREL) in Santa Monica for T-Day this year. We went to a restaurant Friday night at Loews Hotel downtown. I ordered a “chef’s special” lasagna. After one mildly successful attempt, this is my adapted interpretation. Assembly is the hardest part. Make sure that the most structurally sound veg pieces…
Black Bean Hummus
I wanted hummus and discovered only LATE in the process that i did not have any garbanzo’s… adapt! This version is looser than normal hummus but is still extraordinary in taste and texture. 8 – 10 grape tomatoes, seeded 4 – 6 cloves garlic 6 – 8 kalamata olives, pitted 1/4 c chopped walnuts 1…
cauli mock mash
Here’s one from the ex’s low carb diet. It’s one of the few starch substitutions that I really dig. Lots of flavor and it’s a sensual surprise as your eyes say “mashed potatoes” but your nose and tongue say “could be but different but similar but…wow!” One full head of cauliflower 4 – 6 cloves…
Hummus Soup?
Bro-In-Law submitted this one. Basically it’s liquid hummus as a soup! 2 cups broth, divided (better with chicken but veggie broth is called for)1 cup drained canned garbonzos2 tbls tahini1 tsp Dijon mustard1 tsp minced garlicDiced red bell pepper and cilantro as garnish Combine 1 cup broth, garbonzo beans, tahini, mustard, and garlic in blenderuntil…
chick pea and corn patties
2 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 fresh or frozen corn kernels 1 cup chopped red onion 1 tsp thyme 1 can chick peas rinsed and drained 1/4 bread crumbs 1/4 rolled oats 2 tbls cornmeal 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 4 tsp cornmeal Saute corn, onion, and thyme 1 tsp olive oil in…
creme fraiche mashed potatoes
2023 Update: I had no idea how common this was. Sometimes the basics are best! Peel potatoes and place in a large pot of water. Boil over medium heat until the potatoes are soft then drain. Mash the potatoes then add the butter, crème fraiche, and pepper. Sprinkle finely chopped chives as garnish.
artichoke stuffed with brie with whole grain mustard sauce
2023 Update: My first post! This was a nice dinner with then wife Lynne. This appetizer was so damn good, we asked for the recipe. No problem! It’s been replicated; yup – awesome. I looked up Bistro 110 and it appears they closed in 2011. Here’s the article I found. It also appears that Chef…