It’s a little different from what I expected because I didn’t drench every layer in ghee, but I made biriyani today and it was worth every minute of the two hours it took.
Tag Archives: Plant-based
Rice + Lentil Flavor Explosion
1/2 c rice 1/2 c green lentils 1/2 onion cut into moons 1/2 c peas 2 dates chopped into 1/2 cm pieces 1/2 t cinnamon 1/2 t cumin seeds 2 T berbere spice blend 2 c water Salt & black pepper to taste, + nutritional yeast to get those B vitamins! Put everything in aContinue reading “Rice + Lentil Flavor Explosion”
Eat Ur Greens
Kale chips are like the crouton of the vegetable world. Now add greens to any dish as a texture, soaked with savory flavor. I usually put a little bit of oil on mine, but I think you could sub a sprinkle of water if you’re concerned about fat intake or oil doesn’t sit well withContinue reading “Eat Ur Greens”
Yeasty Bread
Polenta Potatoes
Swig of olive oil 1 onion 3 Yukon gold potatoes 2 large carrots 2 celery stalks Garlic Sea salt Bay leaves, thyme, black pepper Veg stock Quick grits Chop the veggies and saute in the olive oil. Add herbs and spices. Cook a bit to mingle flavors. Add veg stock and simmer for 30 mins.Continue reading “Polenta Potatoes”
Meal Planning
When I make my shopping list I write down the dishes I want to make for the week, adding each of their ingredients. The first dish is based off of what I already have in my kitchen so I’ll finish the old produce first. The goal is to waste less so I buy less.
Irritable #4
A year of comics and rumination about chronic illness now available. Email totbchicago@gmail.com for a printable PDF and instructions, or I can send you a copy by snail mail.
Disappointing Chips
Now for sale at Table Top. It’s like eating a mouthful of dill and washing it down with a tidal wave of salt.
Beechwold Salad
For best effect, dance in your kitchen to Joy Division, Closer, during preparation and consumption of the following salad: 2-3 dates, chopped 1/4 c toasted almond 1 avocado, smush it around with the other stuff Some lettuce or other leafy green 1/3 c shredded cabbage 1/2 c garbanzo and/or kidney beans 2 T olive oilContinue reading “Beechwold Salad”
Ginger Snausage Dumplings
My best friend gave me a Dolly Parton sweatshirt. My wardrobe is complete. Ginger Snausage Dumplings 1/4 tube Gimme Lean vegan snausage, pinched into chunks Spoonful of sugar Thumb sized chunk grated ginger Green onions, chopped, to taste 10 wonton wrappers Mix the snausage, ginger, sugar and green onions together in a bowl. Spoon theContinue reading “Ginger Snausage Dumplings”
Eating Vegan with Crohn's Disease 