Our Valentines feast provided enough leftovers to last the rest of the week, so I'm already off to a good start. Last night we had tacos filled with leftover cole slaw, pickled onion, avocado, and I also cooked some soy curls in taco seasoning.
This was my first time cooking with soy curls. I had the good fortune to win a bag from Liz at Vegan Food Rocks, and I'm so glad I got a chance to try them, because they are pretty awesome. They're really fast and easy, for one thing. You just soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to rehydrate, then add your desired seasonings and saute them in a skillet for a few minutes. They do a wonderful job of soaking up whatever flavors you add to them.
So easy a (heavily supervised) child can do it.
The tacos were a hit. Tony and I enjoyed the chewy texture of the soy curls as a nice alternative from the TVP or lentil tacos we typically make.
What are your favorite simple meals?
Well, I was gonna say, girl! You have been a cooking fiend! Sometimes it's okay to take the easy way out for a while to let those creative juices have a chance to percolate again. Your prolific culinary achievements have been much appreciated, however.
ReplyDeleteI love pasta with red sauce or homemade chili when I just need a good mindless dinner. I am all with you on trying to cut down on the number of dishes to do! Worst chore ever.
ReplyDeleteIs that a future 'Iron Chef' in the making?
ReplyDeleteI love new potatoes, carrots and brocolli florets cooked together in a pan until just cooked, then tossed with a dressing of lemon juice, garlic and olive oil whist still hot. Delicious, and only one pan used:)
ReplyDeleteI think the recipe's on my blog http://cadugdale.blogspot.com
if you feel like trying it out!
oops, forgot to say I stir in the drained contents of a tin of red kidney beans or chickpeas, too!
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