Football and Friends' inspired - Simple vegetarian recipes

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by Monda
11-Jul-2010
 

I have invited my Dutch friend and her visiting parents over for the World Cup between Holland and Spain.  Interestingly, this morning I again thought of calling an old colleague from Spain, to introduce to this Dutch girl friend.  Over the years I tried to match them but neither one was cooperative enough... both were dating other people.

So for this afternoon, I am chilling  Gazpacho and a bowl of Spagetti-Squash Salad.

[I was introduced to spagetti-squash by the mother of my Dutch friend, 18 years ago; and my friend from South Spain wrote me my favorite recipe for Gazpacho. I am hoping for nice match(es) today.] goed eten/ disfrutar de estos platos:

Gazpacho (for 6)

2 large cucumbers (I prefer using the English ones, the kind we use for maast o khiar - firm with no seeds): peeles and chopped

1-1/2 cups fresh ripe tomatoes, chopped onions and parsley mixed salsa-style

1 cup vegetarian broth (or chicken broth)

1 cup vegetable juice cocktail

1 tbsp. (or to taste) hot pepper sauce (I prefer Mexican or Persian fresh green peppers, finely chopped)

2 medium ripe tomatoes chopped

1 bunch fresh basil (to taste)

You can puree the ingredients. I prefer my cold soup chuncky. Refrigerate 15 mins. Ladle into cups, add crumbles of feta cheese and a basil leaf on top of the individual bowls. It's perfect for a hot summer day.

Spagetti-Squash Salad (for 6)

One large bright yellow spagetti-squash, cooked in 2 glasses of boild water with lid on, cooled.  Fork out the spagetti-like flesh in a large bowl.  Let cool.

Brown mushrooms, about a dozen, sliced, saute'd with:

1 big chopped onion (less dark than our piyaz daagh)

1 cup tomatoe sauce OR fresh ripe tomatoes

1 tbsp. crushed Garlic (to taste)

Salt and Pepper to taste

I cup Dutch Gouda cheese

You can caramelize the onions, in sugar and vinegar. OR sautee choped onions and sliced mushrooms (separately), let simmer with tomatos or sauce. I use one pan to saute: onions, mushrooms and garlic - in that order.  Then add tomatoes or sauce, salt & pepper.

Mix sauce to squash.  Let sit in room temparature.  Ganish with pieces of Gouda.  You can serve hot, room temp or cold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Monda

Obey No-One my child, search for yourself

by Monda on Mon Aug 09, 2010 08:02 PM PDT

don't forget to wash down all the algae and soy beans with beer (B12 packed yeast). Hope quinoa's doing great too.

Obeyd Zakani? Brightens up our gloomy days like no on can :o) 


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Marjaneh

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by Marjaneh on Sun Aug 08, 2010 11:58 AM PDT

THANKS! 'Had no idea that all those things have B12 in them. Obey who?

Giving quinoa another day. Smells so sweet. Fenugreek, mustard and fennel sprouts are out. Yabadaba doo!

 

„Podrán cortar todas las flores, pero no podrán detener la primavera."- Pablo Neruda



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Monda

@MightyM: Springcleaning in summer?!:o))

by Monda on Sat Aug 07, 2010 08:49 AM PDT

someone mentioned B12 and I remembered my not having replied to You! associations always help the menopausal.

So, sprouts and seaweeds are fantastic sources of B12.  Plus soy beans, and Unwashed organic vegetables. the latter is my favorite plus the sublingual B12 liquid. do you eat clams and seafood in general?  because salmon (Wild & mercury-free type) sashimi and raw clams would give you great B12 also. 

gloomy here too, for now, love it! have a happy one as always child! Do you have Obeyd Zakani's Divan? 

quinoa sprouting for the 3rd time? there you go - vit B12! (no, just kidding - no B's in quinoa, unless using your tweezers you plucked he tiny sprouts off for a miniature salad :o)) 


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Marjaneh

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by Marjaneh on Sat Aug 07, 2010 04:59 AM PDT

I fibbed about kale and will stand in the corner for the rest of the day.

Flaxseeds too, ey.

Why isn't my quinoa sprouting for the third time in a row?

 

Mama Monda, what is going on with you? Are you doing a spring clean on Iranian.com? (Your posts!)

:)))

 

„Podrán cortar todas las flores, pero no podrán detener la primavera."- Pablo Neruda

P.S. gloomy weather -  life  zapped out ....



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Monda

Mama M. talking again

by Monda on Thu Aug 05, 2010 08:44 PM PDT

i meant maca's main use is for hormonal regulation, during peri and actual menopause.

your protein intake sounds yummy my child (new info to me: kale has protein)

I'll have your breakfast smoothie soon, i'm sure it tastes even better than it reads. do you ever add ground organic brown flax seeds to your smoothies? very nutty flavor, also on top of salads.


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by Marjaneh on Fri Jul 16, 2010 12:30 AM PDT

You mean, there's no point in taking it if not hormonal? Didn't know this about maca...

The nothing guy died a couple of days ago. (;   Pleased you like it.

Mama Monda, I get plenty of protein. Spirulina, cacao nibs, nuts and seeds, cous cous, kale, nori, sprouts (absolutely packed), mushrooms, anywhere and everywhere. Only thing is Vit. B12. 

 

Nectarine, sunflower seeds and brazil nuts smoothie this morning, yummy to the tummy!

"I still have my own teeth. 'Just can't remember where I've put them."


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Monda

:o)) Not any balls!

by Monda on Tue Jul 13, 2010 08:22 AM PDT

Maca roots work better than HRT, therefore can't be used for any constructive justification.  I guess you're being proactive in that realm. Nothing in the oven... presoaked beans for protein then. Or something. (my motherly side talking)

MP3 file is a Gem! Thanks aziz, it's addictive! Zuchini tagliatelle sounds great too.


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No, I don't watch people playing with balls

by Marjaneh on Tue Jul 13, 2010 05:37 AM PDT

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Latest kitchen saga. Negatives in the oven, sewn-together 1840s Bohemian potato bowl on top (can't stomach anything cooked anymore) , feet turning into paisley porn, dying to devour oysters and singing "Nothing Nothing Nothing"  (Tuli Kupferberg)

//www.guiltandpleasure.com/admfiles/upload/99...

 

 

It's not me! It's the Peruvian macaroot in my smoothie and courgette (zucchini) peeled with a potatoe peeler into tagliatelli...

" When patterns are broken, new worlds can emerge." - Tuli Kupferberg


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Monda

KiSS is best in the kitchen, I'd say

by Monda on Mon Jul 12, 2010 09:22 AM PDT

Domestic stuff are part of life too, at least the part we can have control over... not like wars or BP type mess, right?  Lemon juice and garlic, absolute must, thanks for your correction... those go in my veggie juice/ cocktail and therefore ommitted from the recipe I typed. Did you watch the Final? (see we don't only talk about domestic stuff, we are way more multifaceted :o) 

I hope you're having enough protein in your diet! and I wonder if the color on your toes is called Persian cherry red?


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Marjaneh

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by Marjaneh on Mon Jul 12, 2010 07:05 AM PDT

Love it!

I'm quite KiSS ('Keep it short and stupid') in the kitchen. Scotch bonnets are the hottest chillies around. I add a bit of lemon juice, celery salt and garlic  to turn it into a "gasp-a-macho"....

All your fault with your smoothies -  I now have a blender and just throw everything in! 

Otherwise it's

//aniphyo.com/

 

"I still have my own teeth. 'Just can't remember where I've put them."

P.S. I can't believe I'm typing about domestic stuff. What's next? Dusting? LOL!


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Monda

Hey lovely Marjaneh!

by Monda on Sun Jul 11, 2010 08:32 PM PDT

Does this mean you approve of my gazpacho recipe? Is this the version you like?  If not, how do you make yours? Do share if you have time.  What are Scotch bonnets? Never heard of those, may google later.


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Marjaneh

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by Marjaneh on Sun Jul 11, 2010 03:55 PM PDT

THANKS!

I've been living on gazpacho for the past few days with Scotch bonnets, trying to cool down!

"I still have my own teeth. 'Just can't remember where I've put them."


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