Sweet Plantain Bread or Dominican Banana Bread
There’s a thing that happens when you don’t live in a tropical island. Or when you live in a place that does not carry tropical products as fresh as you wish.
Author: Joanne
Creamed Mushroom Phyllo Pie
Sometimes I get random dish ideas. They stay in my mind until I make them. If not, they become an obsession that borderlines on torture. I don’t know what it is. The yogis call this Bhakti, devotion. Anyway, I don’t think it’s a form of devotion because sometimes it feels like the obsession will drive me insane and I will see no peace. Until I create the damn thing. So anyway, here it is. Creamed Mushroom Phyllo Pie. I used shiitake, oyster, and portobello with a mix of baby kale and baby spinach. Here’s the recipe.
Crispy Tofu Bánh mì
The other night I woke up from some type of fever dream. I can’t remember what it was. And I don’t know if I was, in reality, worrying about things that are going on in my life or I just had to pee. After 20ish minutes of attempting to meditate, I figured I should just stay up and… think about things. So I thought about Bánh mì. Maybe it’s cause it has daikon, and daikon makes me happy. But I don’t have meat (I try mainly buy meat for specific recipes which I buy fresh so I don’t tend to keep meat in the fridge or freezer). But I don’t have baguette bread. Or mayo. So Crispy Tofu Bánh mì on ciabatta bread it is. Here’s the recipe. Crispy tofu Bánh mì on ciabatta bread recipe For the tofu 3 slides of firm tofu, pressed to remove moisture (about 150 grams) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon cayene pepper 1 teaspoon salt Tofu method Press the firm tofu slices in kitchen towels to remove the …
Fried Chicken Sandwiches
These are fried chicken sandwiches I tried to replicate from fast-food chains. Living in the south has opened up my horizons in terms of food. For many reasons. I’ve discovered that my favorite fast-food chain is Popeye’s. I used to be anti-fast food for many reasons but now when I eat it, I chose wisely. They’re not hard to make, as usual it just takes time.
Ringra Bateta: East African Eggplant & Potato Curry
Meet this delicious eggplant & potato curry from East Africa: Ringra Bateta. I love saying it. Rin gra Ba te ta. It’s very layered in flavors. Every bite packs a punch that will make your tastebuds explode.
Guajillo Cashew Queso
This Guajillo Cashew Queso is to die for. One day I randomly bought a bag of Guajillo chiles. So I’ve been experimenting with them in so many different ways. If you’re not familiar with Guajillo chiles, they’re the dried form of Marisol Chiles. Similar to how Chipotle is the dried form of Jalapaños. Now, I am simply obsessed with this Guajillo Cashew Queso. It’s not hard to make, just takes time. And you most likely won’t be able to tell it’s completely vegan. For a 1-minute video recipe, click here. Guajillo Cashew Queso Recipe 2 dried guajillo peppers 1 white onion cut in quarters (about 1 cup) 3 small potatoes cut in chunks (about 1 cup) 1 cup of soaked cashews 3 cups of filtered water 1 tbsp of harissa paste 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1 teaspoon of cornstarch Method In a pot over medium-high heat, add filtered water, dried chiles, onions, and potatoes and bring to a boil. When everything is soft, remove the stems (optional to remove the seeds, I like them!) …
Taquitos, Anyway You Want
I love this taquitos recipe because you can make it in the air-fryer or in the oven, doesn’t matter what oven you prefer. You can play with the filling and make whatever theme you like. For example, Korean: bulgogi beef with cabbage and carrots. Vegan: with assorted wild mushrooms and shredded cabbage. Breakfast: egg and sausage… The world is yours, my friend! They’re crunchy and delicious and incredibly satisfying. Gluten-free if you choose to use corn tortillas and very easy to veganize (is that a word?). If you’d like to just take a look at a 1 minute video, click here. Taquitos, Anyway You want Recipe – Makes 10 For the filling: 2 tbsps olive oil 1 cup chopped portobello mushrooms 1 cup julienned onions 1 cup julienned peppers 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp cumin 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used Oaxaca) 10 corn tortillas Optional: sprayable coconut oil For topping 1/4 cup diced white onions 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Method In a pan over high-medium heat, add the olive …