Movie Night!

We got the new Joy Division movie, Control, from NetFlix on Saturday, so we invited some friends over for a movie, wine, and of course food.  Since we are in the middle of a heat wave, I wanted to keep the menu simple, easy and quick. 

CONTROL MOVIE NIGHT MENU

Pesto Pasta Salad

Spring Rolls with Temari and Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauces

Spicy Broccoli Cheeze Bites

I thought everything came out great, and there was very little left by the end of the movie. The Broccoli Bites were a last minute addition. I think they would make a great addition to any gathering, and they are sooooo super easy.

Spicy Broccoli Cheeze Bites

(makes 15 bites)

1 medium broccoli crown

6 oz. of your favorite vegan Monterrey jack cheeze

1 small seeded jalapeno(you can use a more mild hot pepper)

30 won ton wrappers

oil for brushing tray

1.pre-heat oven at 375
2.finely chop broccoli and jalapeno in food processor, set aside.
3.shred cheeze in food processor, mix with broccoli, set aside.
4.lightly brush the cups of a cupcake pan with oil.
5.place two won ton wrappers in each cup.
6.fill with broccoli/cheeze mixture.
7.place in oven for 10 mins, or until the edges are golden brown and filling is melted.
8.enjoy.

A vegetarian, in a not so veggie friendly world, I have found a love for cooking. Not your normal love either.  It might be a slightly unhealty (but actually healthy, GO VEG!) obcession. Constantly dreaming of recipes, flavor combos, and substitutions. The chemistry of food blows my mind.  Everyday, I try to learn as much as I can about cooking. I experiement. I fail miserably. I burn things. I succeed. I eat.  

I dream of being a vegan chef, living in San Francisco, rescuing as many animals as I can fit into the bed. But for right now, this blog with have to be my veggie-haven.  I have found so much inspiration on so many other vegan blogs, and I really look forward to posting some of my recipes, rants and reviews.  

This Memorial holiday was filled with beautiful weather, awesome friends, and a perfect party! I wanted to keep the menu simple, so I could also enjoy the festivities and guests.  I loved the french potato salad!  It is so much lighter than a normal mayo based salad.  I stuffed some grape tomatoes with a kalamata olive tapenade and some with mozzarella and basil. I loved they way they looked, but it really took longer than I expected. (I am sure there is a tool I could have used.)  Another hit was the homemade onion dip that I took from La Dolce Vegan.

All in all, I had a great time, and I have already started planning my next soiree.  I am thinking wine tasting/pairing. hmmm.