Whatcha Makin'??

[KLS52]

How are the crumbles? I haven't much liked any other crumbles or TVP that I've tried. They just seem really bland.

I had the boca crumbles and they were ok. But the Beyond Meat crumbles are great, IMO. And the funny thing is, they put some kind of seasoning in there that, if it were any stronger, I wouldn't be able to eat it. I don't like seasonings. I expected the crumbles to be just like the hamburgers...fresh ones, not the frozen...but they went and seasoned them. I think someone posted that there is a flavored crumbles and maybe I grabbed that by mistake. I will pay attention when I go get more at Whole Foods. But it's the texture that really won me over. So tender, not chewy at all. I loved that about them. And sprinkled over tortilla chips with Daiya cheese shreds and homemade salsa...it was amazing. I want to make chili with it now...and the stuffed peppers!

 

[silva]

I had the boca crumbles and they were ok. But the Beyond Meat crumbles are great, IMO. And the funny thing is, they put some kind of seasoning in there that, if it were any stronger, I wouldn't be able to eat it. I don't like seasonings. I expected the crumbles to be just like the hamburgers...fresh ones, not the frozen...but they went and seasoned them. I think someone posted that there is a flavored crumbles and maybe I grabbed that by mistake. I will pay attention when I go get more at Whole Foods. But it's the texture that really won me over. So tender, not chewy at all. I loved that about them. And sprinkled over tortilla chips with Daiya cheese shreds and homemade salsa...it was amazing. I want to make chili with it now...and the stuffed peppers!

I used to buy Beyond Meat feisty crumbles- they were like taco seasoned, so maybe thats what you got? I haven't found them anywhere lately, not even the tags on shelves. I tried the regular crumbles and sauteed them in a little olive oil before using them for a ol' time lasagna! I LOVeD that! They are similar to ground beef but way way better, and definitely tasted like a plant based food at the same time.
My son loves the Beyond meat chik'n strips but to me they taste just like chicken. I hate them
I didn't like any other crumble-not boca, morningstar or TVP

 

[KLS52]

I used to buy Beyond Meat feisty crumbles- they were like taco seasoned, so maybe thats what you got? I haven't found them anywhere lately, not even the tags on shelves. I tried the regular crumbles and sauteed them in a little olive oil before using them for a ol' time lasagna! I LOVeD that! They are similar to ground beef but way way better, and definitely tasted like a plant based food at the same time.
My son loves the Beyond meat chik'n strips but to me they taste just like chicken. I hate them
I didn't like any other crumble-not boca, morningstar or TVP

Yes, feisty crumbles...that's what I think someone posted...you, perhaps? I didn't think these were taco seasoned but I'm not sure. I know I detected something like Rosemary or maybe Sage. I don't like either. But it was mild enough that it was easy to mask with other ingredients. I'll pay attention when I buy them again and see if they are flavored.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

Vegan chickpea salad. Or garbanzo salad... spread? Hell, I dunno what to call it. My father, as a child, used to call garbanzos "banjo beans" (he knew what they were, he was just being funny).... I like that. So, yeah, I made some Bitchin' Banjo Bean Sammich Spread!



After that pic I decided to make a double batch, so two cans of garbanzos, some red onion, a few celery sticks, a couple carrot sticks (I like colorful foods), spices & nooch, a few dollops of my homemade cashew ranch, and a 2-ounce mini-cup of Wholly Guacamole.

 

[KLS52]

That looks really good!

 

[MadamSarcastra]

That looks really good!

Sure smells good! I guess I'll see when I make a wrap later tonight...

 

[Poppy]

I hope I'm making Focaccia. Photobomb courtesy of Poppy.

 

[Poppy]

It's growing! (I'm always somewhat surprised when the yeast really works! )

 

[Poppy]

Rosemary and olive oil Focaccia. I also made an herby artichoke and white bean spread to go with.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

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Rosemary and olive oil Focaccia. I also made an herby artichoke and white bean spread to go with.

Holy sh*t, that looks amazing....

 

[KLS52]

Holy sh*t, that looks amazing....

I second that!

 

[shyvas]

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Rosemary and olive oil Focaccia. I also made an herby artichoke and white bean spread to go with.

That looks really tasty. I've never made focaccia but imagine that it's delicious when freshly baked. I was wondering how you eat it the following day ; toasted or reheated ?

 

[MadamSarcastra]

That looks really tasty. I've never made focaccia but imagine that it's delicious when freshly baked. I was wondering how you eat it the following day ; toasted or reheated ?

Or maybe like reheating a pizza in a skillet?

 

[shyvas]

Or maybe like reheating a pizza in a skillet?

That is what I do with leftover pizza. I think that I would toast the leftover focaccia but as I have stated, I've never eaten any.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

That is what I do with leftover pizza. I think that I would toast the leftover focaccia but as I have stated, I've never eaten any.

Me, too... with the pizza, that is. I've eaten focaccia many times, never made it. OK, now I'm intrigued....

 

[KLS52]

Me too...I want to make focaccia, now. Of course, we know the odds of that happening, haha.

 

[Poppy]

The recipe was very simple - it just had to have time to rise. It had slightly too much salt on the top and I will reduce when I make it again. Last night it was delicious: crisp on top and delicate in the middle, today it's a bit spongy. DH toasted it this morning for breakfast; I think I will warm a piece up in the oven for lunch.

Here's the link, if you are interested:
Miracle No Knead Focaccia with Rosemary & Sea Salt

I also made a version of her white bean and artichoke sandwich spread which was delicious - there's a link on the bread recipe site. I changed it by omitting the non-dairy milk and using a jar of marinated artichokes instead.

 

[shyvas]

I felt inspired by Poppy so made a wholewheat, soya and wheatgerm focaccia topped with freshly marinated ( in olive oil) thyme and rosemary plus Maldon sea salt.

 

[MadamSarcastra]

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I felt inspired by Poppy so made a wholewheat, soya and wheatgerm focaccia topped with freshly marinated thyme and rosemary plus Maldon sea salt.

Wow, that was fast! Looks fantastic! OK, that settles it.... focaccia is definitely on my to-make list.

 

[PTree15]

I had the boca crumbles and they were ok. But the Beyond Meat crumbles are great, IMO. And the funny thing is, they put some kind of seasoning in there that, if it were any stronger, I wouldn't be able to eat it. I don't like seasonings. I expected the crumbles to be just like the hamburgers...fresh ones, not the frozen...but they went and seasoned them. I think someone posted that there is a flavored crumbles and maybe I grabbed that by mistake. I will pay attention when I go get more at Whole Foods. But it's the texture that really won me over. So tender, not chewy at all. I loved that about them. And sprinkled over tortilla chips with Daiya cheese shreds and homemade salsa...it was amazing. I want to make chili with it now...and the stuffed peppers!

I would probably like the seasoned ones. I have found other crumbles to be bland and lacking when it comes to absorbing flavor.