Posts Tagged ‘testers’

Warning: this post contains full-frontal squash

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

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Yeah, I missed a couple of days. I promise to make up for it soon, and starting tomorrow hopefully my posts will be more interesting. Not that MORE ISA TESTERS isn’t interesting…

Linguine with Edamame Pesto

Linguine with Edamame Pesto

What a fantastic idea. Delicious, green, fresh tasting pesto, without all the fat. I love love love this recipe. Paired here with linguine, mushrooms and onions, this was a very satisfying meal.

I had pesto leftover, but I wanted something a bit lighter at lunchtime - what’s a girl to do? Spaghetti squash was the perfect solution. If you’ve never cooked up one of these gems, I highly suggest you do. I just cut mine in half (it was fairly small), put it cut-side down on a baking sheet and put it in a 375ºF oven for about 30 minutes, until it was nice and tender. Larger squash will take a bit longer - you’ll know it’s done when you can easily  pierce the flesh with a knife.

Now the fun part! Just take a fork and run it along from stem to stern, the flesh will separate itself into lovely spaghetti-like strands all on its own.

Spaghetti Squash!

Spaghetti Squash!

Edamame Pesto with Spaghetti Squash

Edamame Pesto with Spaghetti Squash

Then just use it like you would spaghetti! It was really fantastic topped with Edamame Pesto and crushed red pepper flakes, eaten out on the back patio on a cool day.

Last, I’ll leave you with a picture of Fauxstess Cuppies (from VWaV). I made these ages ago but never got around to posting the photo. And with all this healthy food I’ve been posting lately, I feel the need to balance it out with a hefty dose of sugar.

Fauxstess with the Mostest

Fauxstess with the Mostest

And it was good

Monday, October 5th, 2009

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Time for another MoFo post, also know as the next installment of: “Look! I made testers for Isa’s weight loss cookbook! And they were awesome!”

Cannellini Walnut Croquettes

Cannellini Walnut Croquettes

I’ve actually made these twice, they were so damn good. Oh, and they freeze really well, too.

Garlicky Mushrooms and Kale

Garlicky Mushrooms and Kale

Garlic! Mushrooms! Kale! What is there not to love?

Marinara Olivada

Marinara Olivada

I also learned that olives and marinara belong together, forever and ever, in holy matrimony, amen.

More of the same, but still delicious

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

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First off, I just have to mention that I cycled 22.58 miles today! The Brit and I went to my sister’s house and back again, which was fun but highly exhausting. Also, my ass is super sore now (because you needed to know).

I don’t have much else to say, but it’s okay because I know you really only come for the pictures of food anyway. More Isa weight loss testers!

Baked Falafel and Fresh Dill Hummus

Baked Falafel and Fresh Dill Hummus

So amazingly perfect for a light summer meal.

Black Bean Olive Tacos with Garlic Lemon Yogurt

Black Bean Olive Tacos with Garlic Lemon Yogurt

Another great summer meal, and a combination that is pure genius. I made the tortillas all by myself, too.

That’s it for today kiddos! Happy MoFoing.

MoFo’in it up

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

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It’s the first day of Vegan MoFo, and I’m making it in just under the wire. I promise I won’t procrastinate like this the rest of the month, if you promise not to actually hold me to that.

My post today is brief, mostly because I’m tired (I just got home). Nonetheless, this is Vegan Month of FOOD, so let’s get to the goods, shall we?

Last night I made another tester for Isa’s upcoming weight loss cookbook (expect a lot more posts about testers for this book in the coming month). Probably one of my favorite meals to date - once the book comes out and you make it, you’ll see why. Easy and full of flavor, it was worth the time I spent tracking down the delicata squashes, which seemed to be impossible to find for a while. I was actually about to settle for butternut yesterday, stopped to buy one at a store I don’t usually shop at on the way home from the gym, and what do I find? Delicatas! How fortuitous.

Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin Mustard Tofu

Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin Mustard Tofu

If just reading “Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin Mustard Tofu” doesn’t make you drool, then you’re either a robot, or dead.

Unfried Fried Rice

Unfried Fried Rice

You read that right. Fried rice, that isn’t fried. Impossibly good.

5 Spice Delicata Squash

5 Spice Delicata Squash

Oh yes, the elusive delicata. Roasted to perfection with Chinese 5 spice and maple syrup.

Are you drooling yet, robot zombies?

I’m still here

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

No worries, I’m still here. A little slow getting back into the swing of things, but here nonetheless. I had to have some (very minor) surgery, so I’m a little sore and it’s hard for me to cook. I’ve managed to whip up a couple of things though! Yes, that’s right, time for yet more testers from Isa’s upcoming weight loss cookbook.

First up, a spicy and amazing dish:

Curry Laksa

Curry Laksa

So, so good. I would be tempted to go make another batch of it, if I didn’t have a few more servings of this deliciousness to fill the void:

Cauliflower Pesto Soup

Cauliflower Pesto Soup

So simple, but packs a ton of flavor. You won’t believe the nutritional stats on that rich and creamy bowl of yum, either.

That’s all I’ve got for now, but I promise not to stay away too long.