What's for Dinner, Thurs., Dec. 27, 2018

[NJCher]

Turkey cutlet, breaded. Using cornmeal and thyme for the breading.

Shredded Brussels sprouts with apple and mustard seed. Also has toasted pecans. A little honey is stirred in for sweetness.

Dessert: cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows that I bought at WF. They are some kind of specialty marshmallow. Tangerine slices and toasted, mixed nuts.

[catbyte]

1. I found a great sounding recipe for General Tso's Chicken on YouTube that I'm trying

I'm making jasmine rice to go along with it.

I've made a few of her recipes before and they've been great. Plus, she's just so charming!

[irisblue]

5. I was going to do a tofu scramble.....but now. General Tso Tofu

On jasmine rice. Peach decafe tea.

[catbyte]

6. What a great idea!

Please let me know how it works out.

On edit. You should check out her channel. She does a lot of vegan recipes that are very good. I only eat meat about once a week, and I'm almost at the point of stopping altogether. My conscience is weighing on me. Too many rescue stories from The Dodo, I guess.

[irisblue]

8. I'm using this one tonight

source~https://simpleveganblog.com/general-tsos-tofu/


general tso’s tofu
★★★★★
4.8 from 30 reviews
author: Simple Vegan Blog
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
total time: 30 minutes
yield: 2-4



ingredients
For the general Tso’s tofu:

2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 ounces firm tofu (275 g), cubed
6 tbsp cornstarch
Extra virgin olive to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
For the sauce:

3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp vegetable stock or water
3 tbsp cane, coconut or brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp cayenne powder


instructions

Mix tamari and vinegar in a bowl until well combined.
Add the tofu cubes and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
Drain the tofu and transfer 1/3 of the tofu cubes to a freezer bag with 2 tbsp of cornstarch and toss to coat. Repeat this step with the rest of the tofu and cornstarch. Add more cornstarch if needed.
Cook the tofu cubes in a skillet with a little bit of oil over medium-high heat until all sides are golden brown. Remove tofu from pan and set aside.
Add the garlic to the skillet and cook them over medium-high heat for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently until they start to golden brown.
To make the sauce just mix all the ingredients until well combined.
Add the sauce to the skillet and cook until it thickens, stirring frequently.
Finally, add the tofu, stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
Remove pan from heat and serve with some white rice and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives (optional).
Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

[irisblue]

11. Next time

I will double the sauce, I like saucier dishes, and flash fry broccolini or broccoli.

Also I have baked cornstarch dusted tofu cubes before on a parchment paper covered pan. I like the slight crust, slightly melty interior. Oven baking would lessen the oil usage.

[PJMcK]

2. NY strip steaks

We're spending the week on Cape Cod. It's beautiful in the off-season.

A client sent me a box of steaks from Allen Brothers so we brought them with us. Creamed spinach and a baked potato. Egg nog with brandy for dessert.

The sun just set and the sky is glowing a luxurious red and blue.

[NJCher]

3. you know how to live PJMcK

[PJMcK]

7. I'm a very lucky and grateful man!

My Landlady(!) and I enjoy finding adventures to pursue. We also like to eat well!

I hope your holidays have been happy.

[BlueJac]

4. BBQ bacon cheese burgers...

Florida! Yum.

[spinbaby]

9. Tacos

Homemade with grass-fed beef. For dessert, fresh raspberries on Greek yogurt.

[pamdb]

10. dinner

Leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and jello salad. Last of the
xms buffet. Still some ham left and meatballs for snacks. Midwest winter food. And still a few xms cookies and pies. When I make xms cookies I eat one of each just to make sure they are ok and then I don't eat any of them. Cannot say that for pecan and blueberry pie however...I try to send people home with as much food as I can get them to take. It's sort of my xms present to friends and family because we don't buy gifts anymore-we're all in our 60's and don't need that. Kids are all in their 20's so they get money. Makes life a lot easier.

[MissMillie]

12. breakfast for dinner

apple pancakes and sausages.

[spinbaby]

13. That sounds good

I haven’t done breakfast for dinner in ages. Maybe tonight.