Supper/Dinner Time ! What's on the menu?

[KLS52]

Hmmm.. I've been curious about this one.. do you think it called for too much lemon juice?

Not sure...upon reflection I'm thinking it could also be the sun-dried tomatoes giving it the bitter taste. I had a second bowl without the tomatoes and while I could still taste the lemon, it was better without the tomatoes. So next time, less lemon and no sun-dried toms, one avocado instead of two, and spinach instead of basil...lol...I love spinach pesto! Sadly, I am notorious for messing around with recipes.

 

[KLS52]

A big green salad with homemade beet burger and salsa/tahini dressing

What is this beet burger you speak of? I am intrigued!

 

[sallyomally]

Not sure...upon reflection I'm thinking it could also be the sun-dried tomatoes giving it the bitter taste. I had a second bowl without the tomatoes and while I could still taste the lemon, it was better without the tomatoes. So next time, less lemon and no sun-dried toms, one avocado instead of two, and spinach instead of basil...lol...I love spinach pesto! Sadly, I am notorious for messing around with recipes.

Same here. Spinach pesto sounds awesome! I think mlp uses spinach in her pesto recipe. Do you ever watch "America's Test Kitchen"? There was a show all about pesto once, and the chef used spinach along with the basil.

 

[shyvas]

I did it and I don't love it.
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Will definitely try it again but next time the lemon juice is out. Blegh.

What is it that you didn't like about the recipe ? Was it because the pasta was served cold ?

I think that I'll try it with warm pasta as I like pesto and avocados.

 

[KLS52]

No, I actually had it warm...not a fan of cold pasta. Something tasted really sour. At first I assumed it was the lemon but then I thought it could be the sun dried tomatoes. I really think it was a combo of both. It's definitely a good recipe...I'm just kind of fussy when it comes to certain flavors mixed with certain foods.

 

[shyvas]

I didn't see that there were sun dried tomatoes in the recipe. They do have a very strong taste and I normally add them (finely chopped) to a fresh tomato sauce. I'm not keen on them on other foods. There certainly isn't enough lemon juice in the recipe to make the dish sour.

 

[shyvas]

I made a homemade veggie burger with beans, soya flakes, spices and dried shallots which I sauteed. I served it with a rocket/aragula salad with evo dressing, a bowl of homeamade guacomole with sliced fennel.

Blueberries and soya yogurt for dessert.

 

[Alice-Bee]

Mashed 'tato...Linda McCartney sausages and onion gravy....

 

[Destiny7777]

rice and a stirfry with mushrooms, onions, green beans, and brocolli
then I added MSF sausage patties
and soy sauce
and a huge bowl of watermelon
(burp!)

 

[GingerFoxx]

What is this beet burger you speak of? I am intrigued!

I use a variation on this recipe: http://cleangreensimple.com/2012/03/beetballs/
I tweaked the spices a bit, using more fennel seed, celery salt, dill, and other herbs and spices as the mood suits me. I also form mine into patties and bake them instead of frying in oil.

 

[KLS52]

I didn't see that there were sun dried tomatoes in the recipe. They do have a very strong taste and I normally add them (finely chopped) to a fresh tomato sauce. I'm not keen on them on other foods. There certainly isn't enough lemon juice in the recipe to make the dish sour.

On Pinterest is says this: "Toss pasta with pesto. For an extra touch of color and flavor, top pasta with cherry or sun-dried tomatoes. Divide pasta among serving bowls and garnish each serving with a basil leaf."

 

[Spidergrrl]

As I'm having a new tattoo done at 4pm we're having an easy meal of chips from the chippy, cowboy beans with Reggae, Reggae jerk BBQ sauce mixed in and some leftover cashew cheese.

 

[GingerFoxx]

As I'm having a new tattoo done at 4pm we're having an easy meal of chips from the chippy, cowboy beans with Reggae, Reggae jerk BBQ sauce mixed in and some leftover cashew cheese.

You best be posting some pics of that new ink on the tattoo thread! I am getting my second tattoo in less than 2 weeks. So exciting!

Dinner for me tonight will be "enjoyed" at the office. I have to work 8am-9pm, due to my job responsibilities for the last day of the month. I cooked up some cabbage, cauliflower, string beans, mushrooms and onions, added some seasoned beans from my freezer and seasoned the veggies with paprika, celery salt, dried dill, fennel seed, pepper, and apple cider vinegar. I have some watermelon and a banana for dessert.

 

[shyvas]

On Pinterest is says this: "Toss pasta with pesto. For an extra touch of color and flavor, top pasta with cherry or sun-dried tomatoes. Divide pasta among serving bowls and garnish each serving with a basil leaf."

I see ! I don't always follow recipes as sometimes people that write them, have dumb ideas.

 

[shyvas]

For starters homemade guacomole with baby carrots. For the main course some leftover sweet potato, courgette and bean curry with tofu and steamed broccoli.

Fresh peaches for dessert.

 

[Werewolf Girl]

Yesterday I had vegan pho with spring rolls, tonight I'm making falafel wraps.

 

[Rosie1]

This thread needs pictures!!!

 

[sallyomally]

We were naughty and had chili cheez dogs and oven fries. I promise to be good tomorrow.

 

[GingerFoxx]

I might just have a big smoothie. It has been kinda muggy here lately and I have been too drained to cook.

 

[sallyomally]

Baked potatoes topped with sauteed spinach, mushrooms,garlic,and caramelized onions.