Help me Cull The Recipes From Random Pages

[RoyBiggins]

Hi Guys.

After making Greg's pot pie this weekend and re-reading the recipe thread it came from, I was just thinking about all the food-talking we used to do here.  I'm going to start combing through the hangar for food recipes and discussion, and post anything I find in this thread.  I need your help, as I have a short attention span.

We could have links here, or even full recipes.  But I know some recipes inspired a fair amount of discussion, so links may be more practical.  Anyway, I'll start with a link to that recipes thread I just read through, which has TONS of stuff I want to try.

http://www.lastplanetojakarta.com/forums/index.php/topic,49.0.html

[milesofsparks]

previously unposted recipes, too? (though this is more of a technique than a recipe per se.)  if not, let me know and I'll move this:

Easy As Pie Tofu Pumpkin Pie (vegan or vegetarian--your choice)

OK, so this is a thing I've been making for years, and is very flexible, but here's the general idea.  in a blender or food processor combine one small can pumpkin (or you can cut up and bake a small pie pumpkin), one package firm smooth tofu, a bit (maybe 1/2 to 3/4 cup) milk or soymilk, sweeteners (see below) and spices (see below also). blend, stopping occasionally to mash it down and stir it around with a wooden spoon, otherwise your blender will be sad.  taste and adjust sweeteners and spices.  pour into a prepared pie crust and bake for a bit (maybe about 45 minutes at about 350ish--depends mostly on the crust).  chill overnight and serve cold (it won't set quite as firmly as pie with eggs, so make sure it's well chilled).

sweeteners:  I usually use a combination of honey, maple syrup, and molasses.  brown sugar would do in a pinch.

spices:  good spices are key--none of that spice islands crap.  if you don't have a good spice supplier, try penzey's.  use vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg or mace, ginger, allspice (not too much), and a little bit of salt.  a dash of white pepper can be nice, too.  how much you use depends on how strong your spices are.

I like this because I always think tofu tastes a bit like pumpkin anyway.  you can also use a similar technique to make sweet potato pie or chocolate cream(less) pie (with or without peanut butter). 

also, I have a vegan pie crust recipe if any one is interested, but I should make it again--I haven't made it in a long time--before I post it.

[heather marie]

spices:  good spices are key--none of that spice islands crap.  if you don't have a good spice supplier, try penzey's. 

holy crap, penzey's looks amazing! and the prices aren't ridiculous. you rock, MoS!

[FreddyKnuckles]

Summary of all my recipes:

oil
ranch
meat

[elpollodiablo]

Haha, nice

[Lucy]

boil water
pour in pasta
let pasta soften
drain water
add sauce

[FreddyKnuckles]

lucy! with the win!

what thread was that in?

"did you just tell me how to make spaghetti?"