Entries by sandrac

Chai panna cotta with warm marmalade custard

The chai and marmalade give this simple, no-bake dessert a rich set of complementary flavors. Ingredients 2 cups of coconut milk, 1/2 cup reserved 2T of agave nectar 1T of white miso 1T of agar 4 bags of chai tea* 1/2t of cinnamon 1/4t of cloves Additional agave to taste 3T of marmalade (I use […]

Tofu and red potatoes in coconut milk with cremini mushrooms, savoy cabbage, garlic and ginger

The tofu, potatoes, mushrooms and cabbage are slow cooked together in broth and then finished in coconut milk to give this very simple, inexpensive dish a rich finish. Ingredients About 220g of tofu in .3″ slices 2 medium red potatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 cups) 6 medium sized cremini mushrooms, stemmed and quartered (about 250g) […]

Grilled polenta

Polenta provides an inexpensive, easily seasoned and versatile base for a wide range of dishes. This version provides a side dish that’s a little crispy on the outside, but moist and flavorful on the inside. Ingredients 1/2 cup of yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 cups of boiling water 1/2t of coarse sea salt 2T and 2t […]

Lemon, artichoke and caper spread

When they are emulsified with olive oil, artichokes take on a very fluffy texture, making this a very flavourful alternative to oil-heavy spreads. Shown here with lightly breaded seitan. Ingredients 2 artichoke hearts, quartered (about 1 cup) 2t of cooking oil 1/4t of coarse sea salt 1T of lemon juice 2T of olive oil 2t […]

Raspberry Cobbler

There are lots of variations on cobbler topping, ranging from a doughy, cake-like topping to a something more like an upside-down pie with a flaky crust. This is a simple, rustic and easy to prepare version with lots of room for modifications. This version is also berry-heavy. You can safely change the berry to topping […]