What's for Dinner, Thurs., Sept. 20, 2018

[NJCher]

Posting early due to the fact that I'm traveling today. Hope to catch up with the WFD Posters later in the day!

[janterry]

1. Tomato, zucchini and goat cheese tarts

I bought a bunch of mini-tart pans at the thrift store a few weeks ago (8 for 3.00)

and I'm making zucchini flowers for the center. It's for a potluck at my daughter's school.

[Wawannabe]

3. Sounds yummy! nt

[locks]

11. Last week

I made small quiches in mini-tart pans for a friend's RN grad party. Made a cream cheese crust, swiss cheese, asparagus, bacon, sherry, onion, nutmeg into quiche filling. But you can use any vegs you like cooked and chopped into tiny pieces. I also make dessert pies in the small pans with fruit on top of a vanilla custard. Great for potlucks or appetizers.

[Ohiogal]

2. Eggplant Parmesan

I tried this recipe for one of my favorite dishes about a month ago and it went over well. It's made in the crock pot.

Salad of lettuce and what's left of the endive in my garden. Cucumber, tomato, and purple onion.

Hard French rolls

And a glass of Cabernet.

[irisblue]

4. VEGAN CAULIFLOWER AND SWEET POTATO CURRY

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER AND SWEET POTATO CURRY
Author: Donna Castellano MS, RDN
Recipe type: adapted from Pinch of Yum's Sweet Potato Curry
Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 45 mins
Serves4

INGREDIENTS
1 large head cauliflower (or 2 small) cut into florets
1 large sweet potato (cut into small cubes)
2 tbsp red curry paste* (see above)
2 tsp turmeric powder
1 inch piece of fresh ginger (minced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 shallots (chopped)
1-2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
15 oz. can full fat coconut milk
1 cup canned chopped tomatoes (in their juice)
1-2 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
2 cups packed spinach
extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt
chopped peanuts or cashews for garnish
fresh basil or cilantro for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large soup pot or sauce pan.
Add shallots and saute for about 2 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant.
Add in curry paste and turmeric and saute another minute or two.
Add in the sweet potatoes and saute about 2-3 minutes.
Add in cauliflower, coconut milk, tomatoes, broth (just enough to cover vegetables) a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until sauce has thickened and vegetables are tender.
Turn off heat and immediately stir in the spinach and allow to wilt.
Stir in the soy sauce.
Top with chopped peanuts or cashews and some fresh basil.
Serve over rice or with warmed naan bread.

I subbed frozen spinach for fresh. I used a commercial red curry paste, the web site has instructions on making your own paste. It smells wonderful while it cooks.

I made this for lunch & dinner today.

Decaf Peach Cold Tea

website....http://thehangingspoon.com/vegan-cauliflower-and-sweet-potato-curry/

[Grasswire2]

13. we love making cauliflower and potato curry

Might have that tomorrow. We use new potatoes because someone likes them better than sweet.

Last night I made a Mexican style skillet with some leftover spanish rice from the freezer turned into a skillet with a bit of butter, sweet corn cut from three cobs, diced red bell pepper, sliced poblano, sliced red onion, chili powder and cumin, some sungold tomatoes from my garden at the end so they wouldn't disintegrate. Served with tortilla chips and simple guacamole of avocado and lime. Radishes on the side and more limes. I like to lightly brown fresh corn and onion and peppers in the bit of butter to dramatically enhance the flavor.

[beveeheart]

5. Going out for dinner. It's my birthday.

Something Mexican with Peach Margaritas to start and Tres Leches for dessert.

[irisblue]

6. Hippo Birdy to You! 🍮🍸🎂🎆🎇

[janterry]

7. Happy Birthday!

You share the day with my daughter (she turned 16 today!!)

[Worried senior]

10. Happy Birthday

Enjoy your dinner.

[beveeheart]

12. I remember having watermelons at my 16th b'day party

with a seed-spitting contest. So long ago!

[Phentex]

8. Vegan Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Lima Beans...

Never made them before. I'm about to start.

[irisblue]

9. You buy premade 'meat' or making them yourself?

[Phentex]

14. I made them using tempeh, panko, flax egg...

breadcrumbs (which I had to make because the ones in my pantry were not vegan) and spices. I should have known to add extra seasoning. Seems like every recipe I try uses less than I'd like. They held together well and I had to taste one after frying it. It was good but I would have liked more salt and seasonings. They also held up well in the sauce. I served them over mashed potatoes instead of noodles. The recipe is from rabbit and wolves if you are interested.

https://www.rabbitandwolves.com/vegan-swedish-meatballs/