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

[shyvas]

Whole wheat penne served with a sauce that I made using leftovers ; tinned tomatoes, leeks, a sautéed onion, garlic herbes, mushrooms and gently sautéed sliced seitan sausage, served with Violife grated parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

A kiwi plus a yogurt with berries and stevia for dessert.

I made a huge batch so that I can have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day.

 

[silva]

I'm about to make hot sour soup. It's a real favorite and I usually buy a package of dried mushrooms, but when I went yesterday they were $8.99 for the larger pack and $5.99 for a smaller one. I didn't want to pay that so I'm just going to use the many white mushrooms I got that were on sale at Aldi.
It'll be fine, I've got miso, balsamic vinegar, no chicken broth, fresh sprouts and bamboo shoots, ginger and garlic, and tofu of course

 

[GingerFoxx]

I'm about to make hot sour soup. It's a real favorite and I usually buy a package of dried mushrooms, but when I went yesterday they were $8.99 for the larger pack and $5.99 for a smaller one. I didn't want to pay that so I'm just going to use the many white mushrooms I got that were on sale at Aldi.
It'll be fine, I've got miso, balsamic vinegar, no chicken broth, fresh sprouts and bamboo shoots, ginger and garlic, and tofu of course

I am stricken with laryngitis today. I was considering hot and sour soup for dinner throughout the day, but I think my boyfriend and I are going to go out for pho instead.

 

[silva]

I've never had good vegetarian pho I took my son to what everyone says in the best pho in town-no veg'ns though. I ordered it veg and it was terribly---blah. I also think they use something I don't care for. Like too much coriander? What's in vegetarian pho?

 

[GingerFoxx]

I've never had good vegetarian pho I took my son to what everyone says in the best pho in town-no veg'ns though. I ordered it veg and it was terribly---blah. I also think they use something I don't care for. Like too much coriander? What's in vegetarian pho?

The one I order has a lot of different things in it. It's a bit like buried treasure because the more I poke around with the chopsticks, the more new ingredients I find to pleasantly surprise me. In addition to the broth and rice noodles, it has tofu, broccoli, carrots, onions, scallions, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, pea pods, bell pepper, and I usually add lime, chili paste, thai basil and bean sprouts. There may be other things I am forgetting as well.

Unfortunately, the only pho restaurant in town closes at 8:00 on Thursdays and I arrived at 7:53 and did not want to be "that guy" so we went elsewhere. I may try to get over there before the end of the weekend. My laryngitis has progressed to a sore throat, painful cough and chest congestion, so I bet the soup would help. Also, tomorrow is my birthday. I don't want to be sick on my birthday )=

 

[silva]

Happy Birthday!

I got a broth with little piles of raw veggies-I think cucumber, sprouts, shredded carrots, maybe mushrooms- no tofu. Really disappointing.
What wasn't disappointing was my hot/sour soup. It was great

 

[GingerFoxx]

Happy Birthday!

I got a broth with little piles of raw veggies-I think cucumber, sprouts, shredded carrots, maybe mushrooms- no tofu. Really disappointing.
What wasn't disappointing was my hot/sour soup. It was great

Awesome. Did you improvise or do you follow a recipe?
Temperatures are in the single digits right now, without the windchill factored in, and my wonderful boyfriend just left to pick up pho, since they do not deliver. Hopefully this meal does the trick.

 

[GingerFoxx]

The one I order has a lot of different things in it. It's a bit like buried treasure because the more I poke around with the chopsticks, the more new ingredients I find to pleasantly surprise me. In addition to the broth and rice noodles, it has tofu, broccoli, carrots, onions, scallions, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, pea pods, bell pepper, and I usually add lime, chili paste, thai basil and bean sprouts. There may be other things I am forgetting as well.

I forgot about the celery and the bok choy. This batch does not have bell pepper, at least not that I have discovered so far...

 

[silva]

Awesome. Did you improvise or do you follow a recipe?
Temperatures are in the single digits right now, without the windchill factored in, and my wonderful boyfriend just left to pick up pho, since they do not deliver. Hopefully this meal does the trick.

This time I sauteed 2 and 1/2 packs white mushrooms with a large onion and bamboo shoots, in a broth of miso with about a tablespoon of better than boullions no chik'n base and ginger garlic paste, chili paste One tablespoon balsamic vineger and about 2-3 T rice vinegar then cornstarch mixed in cold water. After simmering a bit I turned off the heat and added lots of fresh mung sprouts. Oh yeah, tofu pieces and soy sauce. Made about 5 quarts
Are the veggies in Pho cooked or raw?

 

[GingerFoxx]

This time I sauteed 2 and 1/2 packs white mushrooms with a large onion and bamboo shoots, in a broth of miso with about a tablespoon of better than boullions no chik'n base and ginger garlic paste, chili paste One tablespoon balsamic vineger and about 2-3 T rice vinegar then cornstarch mixed in cold water. After simmering a bit I turned off the heat and added lots of fresh mung sprouts. Oh yeah, tofu pieces and soy sauce. Made about 5 quarts
Are the veggies in Pho cooked or raw?

They are cooked, but still firm. Tender-crisp, is the term, I believe. The bean sprouts and Thai basil are raw and added when it's served.
Thanks for the recipe. My illness is persisting. I may need to get cooking.

 

[PTree15]

Happy birthday, GingerFoxx! And I hope you are feeling better.

Dinner tonight will be grilled seitan, roasted Brussels sprouts and a baked potato.

 

[PTree15]

Grilled seitan with caramelized onions and vegan gravy, mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.

 

[shyvas]

Steamed carrots & brussels served with diced smoked tofu with lemon pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

Berries and yogurt for dessert.

 

[Jinga]

We are also having tofu tonight

Cornmeal encrusted Tofu
Roasted Sweet Potato
Sauteed Kale and Sweet Onion
Maybe also some steamed broccoli for my husband and daughter who don't like kale.

ETA - I ended up nixing the broccoli and roasted some cauliflower and red peppers instead. Yum!

 

[shyvas]

A bowl of steamed brussels & cauliflower with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of yeast flakes plus some lemon pepper.
A slice of walnut bread with cheese.
A persimmon for dessert.

 

[Jinga]

Tonight, I am not cooking. Dinner will be an assortment of stuff already on hand. I'm planning to have some homemade Potato Leek soup from my freezer stash, plus leftover Kale, maybe some Edemame, and probably some clementines, too. If I make fudge in time, that will be dessert.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Tonight, I am not cooking. Dinner will be an assortment of stuff already on hand. I'm planning to have some homemade Potato Leek soup from my freezer stash, plus leftover Kale, maybe some Edemame, and probably some clementines, too. If I make fudge in time, that will be dessert.

Mmmmm, potato leek sooooouuup....

 

[shyvas]

Butternut squash & turnip soup served with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
A lamb's lettuce salade with vinaigrette and yeast flakes plus a slice of granary loaf and blue cheese.
A persimmon for dessert.

 

[PTree15]

A buffalo seitan sandwich on ciabatta bread with sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, green olives and Daiya cheddar shreds.

 

[Jinga]

Tonight was roasted potatoes and carrots, asparagus, and edamame, plus a clementine.