Hello VegCookbook Clubbers old and new!
I’m excited to cook with you during the 2nd year of the VegCookbook Club. Last week, I tried four recipes from our January VegCookbook, Crazy Sexy Kitchen by Kris Carr.
Chai Latte
Easy to make and yummy. Definitely a *spicy* chai, rather than a sweet one. The grated ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom made the drink a little gritty, so I strained it after I blended it. Yum.
Roasted Root Veggies (basic)
We had these for New Year’s Eve. The cookbook offers five ways to make them (Spicy Indian, Apricot Mustard, Fresh Herb, BBQ & Peanut Sauce), but I chose to use the basic version (oil, salt and pepper). I liked the combination of root veggies: carrots, red potatoes, yam, butternut squash and cauliflower). All of the vegetables came out mushier than I’m accustomed to, but they were still delish.
Split Pea Soup
The recipe is actually called, Split Pea Soup with Dulse and Kale, but my grocery store didn’t have dulse, nevermind applewood-smoked dulse, so I used the recommended substitute: smoked paprika. As for the kale, I bought a lovely looking bunch of dino kale, but when I went to wash and slice it, it was covered in yucky looking black spots. So, I ditched it. Even without the dulse and kale, the soup was really good. I’ll definitely make it again.
Lemon Oil
We had salad with our split pea soup, and I dressed it with this lemon oil. Very tasty, and very lemony. I will make it again, but may leave out the lemon zest. It was a bit too lemony.
VegCookbook Story Swap
- Brookey of the Crazy Sexy Kitchen Project is cooking her way through *all* of the recipes in Crazy Sexy Kitchen. Wow. Last week, she made the Pineapple Rose Sorbet, Horseradish Cream, Crazy Sexy Tacos, French Toast with Amaretto Cream, and Sushi Rolls with Sesame Root Rice
- Elisa of Veggie Goes Vegan finished out the year with Hoppin’ John from our December VegCookbook, Vegan Holiday Kitchen. She also made the Lentil Chard Ragout from Crazy Sexy Kitchen.
- Lydia of vegankind made the Crazy Sexy Goddess Smoothie, the Green Colada, and the Warm Kale and Quinoa Salad.
- Wendy of Red Barn Writer, sent an article for me to share with all of you, Power to the Plant Eaters from Chronogram. Kris Carr is quoted throughout the piece.
What did you VegCook last week?
That chai latte looks heavenly! I love the Vegan Clam Chowder from Crazy Sexy Kitchen. It warms you right to your soul
Thanks for the heads up on the Clam Chowder, Kayli. I’ll have to try it.
I was just thrilled to see the cook book selection for this month. I’m familiar with the author through her Hay House Radio spot, and she’s an inspiration in promoting good health. I made the Cashew Cream Cheese over the weekend and it’s fabulous. I’ll post some photos soon. I plan to make the Meditteranean Wrap in the next day or so and photos of that would be preferable to the Cashew Cream Cheese all by itself. It looks and has the consistency of hummus, so it’s not that appealing in a photo. But it’s somewhat sweet and absolutely fabulous! A new favorite I’ll be making often. Debra
Hi Debra!
Good to hear that the Cashew Cream Cheese was good. Another one to add to my “to-make” list! Did you post photos of the Mediterranean Wrap somewhere?
I will post the photos to the page to the Flickr page, Britt. Food photography and I don’t do well together.
I can make the best recipe look unappealing. But I’ll also share about this recipe and others by the end of the month on my blog. I’ll make sure to let you know!
I made the cashew garlic “buttah” and is THE BOMB! I put it as suggested in the mashed potatoes – can’t go wrong there. My husband put it on bread and made “garlic toast.” Very versatile.
Stephanie,
You’ve sold me (:
I finally got a recipe made~Asian Noodles with Black Vinaigrette (pg 174/226). Delicious! For some reason my blog isn’t letting me post pictures. And I can’t figure it out!
Hi Kelley,
What’s going on with your blog
Did you see this Google help article about “trouble uploading pictures”
http://support.google.com/blogger/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=42538
Wow, I’m so impressed with the Crazy Sexy Kitchen Project blog. That’s some cookbook stamina. I think it is great that VegCookbook Club gets to try a variety of cookbooks but it must really be educational to cook from one volume, start to finish.
Hi Lydia,
Isn’t that a cool idea? Maybe the VegCookbookClub will try that one year (:
I definitely want this book now!! The recipes look great!
Be sure to share your experiences trying recipes with everyone.
Here’s how: http://vegcookbookclub.com/about/
I made the Italian Lemon Dressing today. I thought it was fabulous. I liked the chai latte smoothie as well. The flavors were really neat. I love the roast veggie photo – those are great for winter. I have the pea soup on my next soup list! Thanks for the blog post! I really love this cookbook.
Hi Stephanie,
You are a VegCooking machine! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this cookbook. I have the Italian Lemon Dressing on my to-try list.