Opened-Faced Sandwich with Creamy Coconut Mushrooms and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Mushrooms. I simply can't appear to get sufficient of them ? Dried, sparkling, of any variety ? As I am wont to say, I've in no way met an safe to eat mushroom I did not like. This time they served as an accompaniment to dinner over toasted crusty bread, however those open-faced sandwiches might additionally make for a nice gratifying lunch or appetizer. Because those are definitely less complicated and maximum exceptional whilst eaten with a knife and fork, they're first-rate served over small slices of bread, along with from a baguette, if serving as hors d'oeuvres. You can be sure they will be a crowd-pleaser.

I enjoy smaller and lighter food while the weather gets hotter. Depending on how hot it's far, one does no longer always experience like soaring over a warm range. Filling, with masses of flavor from the earthy seared mushrooms, tart sun-dried tomatoes, spices and herbs, all simmered with creamy coconut milk and than spooned over nicely toasted crusty bread ? That is just the kind of mild meal I enjoy. Serve at the side of a few gently dressed veggies, a scattering of olives and different preferred little bites for a light meal that could truely bring about a craving for any other serving.

Other wraps, burgers and sandwiches to experience from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Toasted Ciabatta Sandwich with Brie, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto

Pinto Bean and Avocado Burritos

Chickpea Quinoa Vegetable Wraps

Spiced Chickpea Cakes with Red Onion and Cilantro Salad

Spicy Creamy Tomato Soup with Cashew Cream {Vegan}

I by no means used to enjoy tomato soup, or at least I failed to till I beginning making my own. As a toddler, the simplest publicity I needed to tomato soup was the salty canned versions that always lacked flavor and one way or the other tasted like the tin it turned into dumped from. Likewise, I in no way have, and likely by no means will, like canned tomato juice ? And that would appear unusual as I adore tomatoes and that they discern in so lots of my meals. My problem with tomato juice is that is tastes chalky and salty. And as for canned soup, the best type I could ever definitely eat become vegetable soup, but once more substandard except it's home made with care.

If one exams my blog archive, you will see lots of varieties of tomato soup, some such as normally tomatoes, spices and herbs, and different with the addition of vegetables and legumes. I commonly use clean tomatoes, but now and again in a pinch I will use canned tomatoes, so long as they are free of any brought salt. I'm not sure if I may want to pick a fave at this point this is specifically tomato-based, because for a while I turned into smitten with a cream of tomato soup with clean basil with coconut milk and mild spices. Then I got here up with this spicier version that doesn't consist of clean basil, however is quite vibrant, flavorful and also very creamy. I'm not sure that I have a fave anymore, and I would advocate both of those to folks that enjoy a terrific bowl of tomato soup.

As for tomato juice, the best manner I have ever observed I loved it changed into after I used it for a tomato corn chowder that I tried to recreate from a nearby eating place.

Other soups to experience from Lisa's Kitchen:

Urad Dal Tomato Soup

Tomato Tamarind Soup (Rasam)

Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Pinto Beans and Roasted Garlic and Herbs

Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato and Lentil Soup with Dates and Lime

Tomato Soup with Polenta Croutons and Chive Oil

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Gujarati Black Chickpea Curry

A smaller and dark-skinned cousin of chickpeas, black chickpeas have a denser texture and more potent, earthier aroma and flavor. Black chickpeas have to be soaked for as a minimum 12 hours earlier than cooking. Black chickpeas are cooked with other strong flavors and featured in thick and hearty curries. The vital issue is to make sure they are boiled nicely till tender. They have a tendency to take longer than yellow chickpeas. I do not devour them very often, and I'm no longer sure why, because they are very enjoyable with a pleasing texture.

From Jagruti, we examine that this is a traditional curry recipe of Gujrat. It is made without onion or garlic and has sweet, tangy flavours from the addition of tamarind and tomato and it is excellent and spicy too, without being overpowering. It's additionally dairy-loose, excessive in fiber, and is going especially properly with Indian flatbreads, together with roti, and a few steaming warm basmati rice. It's additionally smooth to put together with staples you in all likelihood have handy if you have a well-stocked pantry as I do.

Other recipes presenting black chickpeas from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Chickpeas, Kidney Beans and Lentils with a Spicy Tomato Sauce

Black and Yellow Chickpeas in a Sweet and Spicy Sauce

Black and Yellow Chickpeas with a Coconut Chili Sauce

Black Chickpeas with Roasted Coconut and Fragrant Spices

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Greek Sesame Tahini Cake with Spelt and Mixed Dried Fruits

I learned the basics of baking by watching and helping my mom in the kitchen as a child. While this was certainly a good introduction, I still used to pretty much follow baking recipes religiously when I started on my own. But now I take liberties and have even adjusted classic desserts containing eggs and dairy to ones that are suitable for vegans, with great success. This tahini cake — altered from Maria Speck's recipe — might now be my favorite vegan cake, next that is to my a classic olive oil almond cake.

Subtly sweet, wet and with a myriad of flavors from macerated dried culmination, vanilla, lemon juice, tahini and sesame seeds and likened by using my fine pal to a halva cake, that description suits the bill just quality, especially as he did not recognize quite what to expect when I instructed him what I became serving up. This was enjoyed for dessert, but it also makes for a completely gratifying breakfast or with a favorite cup of tea or coffee as an afternoon treat. A bonus is this is it smooth to put together and you don't want an electric powered mixer ? Just a couple of bowls, spoons and measuring implements.

Maria Speck additionally tells us that this cake is even better the day after it is made and I could simply agree. It will preserve for a great few days if tightly covered and ignored at room temperature.

Other vegan baked items to experience from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Muffins

Vegan Morning Glory Muffins

Classic Cornbread

Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Filling and Ganache

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Punjabi Chole Masala (Chana Masala)

Chana and chole mean chickpeas, and a masala is a blend of spices in powder or paste form. Chole masala and chana masala then are the same kind of dish, but there are many different variations depending on the region of northern India and the choice of spices. One thing that all chole masalas have is a spicy and tangy sauce made almost always with onions and tomatoes. I've showcased several versions of chana masala on my blog, but I always enjoy playing around with different variations.

This version is quite rich despite the lack of any ghee or cream, and it's aromatic and spicy besides, but as always feel free to adjust the spicing according to your taste or tolerance. A tea bag added to the chickpeas while they cook lends a depth of flavor to the dish and, depending on the type of tea used, it can add a delightful fragrant aroma and just possibly a touch of smoky flavor too — but mainly it is used to darken the color of the chole masala. Feel free to omit it as the real flavor and beauty of the dish comes from the homemade spice blend and other spices that are added to the simmering gravy along with the tomato.

This dish goes well with steaming hot fresh cooked basmati rice and Indian flat breads. I made homemade poori breads to go along with the chole masala, which I have yet to perfect as I had hoped they would come out puffier, but they were nonetheless delicious and it was my first attempt at making them. I have made numerous other homemade Indian flat breads in the past with great success and was inspired to try something a bit different.

At any rate though, this version of chole masala is a definite winner!

Other Indian classics to enjoy from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Saag Aloo (Spinach and Potato Curry)

Chana Palak (Spicy Chickpeas and Spinach)

Aloo Gobi (Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes)

Butter Paneer Masala (Cheese Cubes Smothered in a Spicy Tomato Gravy)

Kidney Bean Curry (Rajma)

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Luxuriously Thick Spicy Tomato Chutney

It is rare that I ever buy chutney, tomato sauce or salsa, for the reason that they may be very smooth to put together at home and plenty fresher with no undesirable ingredients besides. For instance, this thick and luscious spicy Indian tomato chutney is simply simmered for approximately 20 mins, and it's so darn smooth to make and totally worth the small effort placing it collectively. A bonus is that it continues in a properly-sealed jar within the refrigerator for as a minimum a week and is made with staples you probably have reachable for your kitchen.

Next time I would possibly just upload some solar-dried tomatoes for some greater tangy and zesty flavor. I like a spicy chutney but experience free to regulate the spicing and number of chilies consistent with your very own taste and tolerance for heat. I served this chutney up with some curried quinoa and wild rice savory cakes and a few tortilla chips. This chutney will paintings with any savory calling for a tomato based chutney, and it is just like a thick tomato sauce or salsa, so bear in mind this your go-to clean-to-put together sauce or salsa for something you need to add some more zesty kick to with a delightful fresh tomato flavor.

Chutneys are the south Asian version of sauces. They are commonly made with fruit or veggies, often with sugar and vinegar, and simmered down for a thick consistency. They are basically very similar to a salsa, though salsas aren't vital cooked and usually do no longer incorporate any sugar. Sugar is brought to chutneys to stability the acidity of the vinegar, and I used a small amount of coconut sugar although you may use brown sugar alternatively.

Other chutneys to enjoy from Lisa's Kitchen:

Classic Tamarind Chutney

Fresh Tomato Chutney

Velvety South Indian Tomato Chutney

Green Mango Coconut Chutney

Saffron and Cumin Seed Crackers

I've made crackers inside the beyond, and they may be not too tough to make in any respect. The key is to roll the cracker dough as skinny as viable in order that they come out crispy. These colorful crackers are gently spiced with cumin seeds and saffron. Break them as much as into portions after they arrive out of the oven which can be convenient to your purposes.

These crackers are a unique treat to serve together with a bowl of soup and make an ideal addition to an appetizer platter with favorite spreads, dips and sauces and different little nibbles, inclusive of cheese and olives. I made up a batch of homemade guacamole and I had plenty of crackers leftover too to experience for multiple days afterwards.

I notion that I had quite a lot each kitchen device or gadget I should think of ever the usage of after which I discovered a silicone baking mat. These mats are less expensive and perfect if you make dough for rolls, breads, biscuits, scones, pies, pizzas, pastries, or, in this situation, dough to be fashioned for crackers. You can buy larger versions for making pastries which include pie crusts or for larger breads and pizza. The incredible thing about those is they keep on with the counter floor and you could brush with oil or sprinkle with flour for the kneading and rolling component and the cleanup is a snap. Just wash with soap and water and dry. For convenient storage, they may be rolled up and stashed away till you need to apply it again. They also can be used for oven baking, so you don't want to line your baking pan with parchment paper or grease it while making cookies or pastries or every other element you need to bake. I have two sizes now, because I'm completely bought on this on hand kitchen concept.

Other crackers to try from Lisa's Kitchen:

Whole Meal Biscuits

Parmesan Rice Crackers

Skinny Masala Biscuits

Homemade Graham Crackers

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