Recipes from Anatomy of a Green Kitchen!

So, now that everyone has seen Anatomy of a Green Kitchen, here are the recipes in written word so you can print them out, or save them to your recipe folder.  Whatever it is that you do with your recipes, I hope you enjoy them over and over again! 

Tofu Scrambles

1 bell pepper, diced

1 14oz. package of extra firm tofu

1/4 tbs. turmeric

1/4 tbs. basil 

1/4 tbs. cilantro

salt and pepper, to taste

oil for sautéing

1. sauté peppers in oil, until soft

2. Drain tofu

3. Crumble tofu into peppers

4. Add seasonings.

5. sauté for 3 minutes, or until desired temperature.

Breakfast Burrito

Wheat wraps

Vegan Cheddar cheese

salsa

tofu scramble mixture (recipe above)

Assemble all ingredients and wrap up and ENJOY!

Cream of Carrot Soup

4-5 large carrots, sliced or diced

1 medium onion, diced

oil for sautéing

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 C. vegetable broth

fresh dill

salt and pepper, to taste

1 14 oz. package of soft/silken tofu

1/2 C. soy milk

1. sauté carrots and onion until soft and translucent.

2. Add broth, bring to boil, then simmer until carrots are thoroughly cooked.

3. In blender, combine tofu and soy milk

4. Add soy mi

lk/tofu mixture to broth.

5. Add 1/2 C. fresh dill.

6. Blend soup in batches.

7. Garnish with fresh dill spring and enjoy.

Vegan Tofu Cheesecake

1 14oz. package firm tofu

1/2 C. soy milk

1/2 C. sugar

1 tbs. vanilla extract

1/4 C. maple syrup

1 8oz. container of vegan cream cheese

vegan graham cracker crust

1. Pre-heat oven, 375

2. Blend all ingredients, except crust.

3. Pour into crust.

4. Bake for 50 minutes, or until top begins to turn golden.

5.  Chill, for at least one hour.

6. Can be topped with any of your favorite fruits!

Anatomy of a Green Kitchen (Episode 1) from Heather M. Davis on Vimeo.

 Anatomy of a Green Kitchen is on the air! The show has been airing all week on Channel 61, ECTV, but don't fret my dears if you don't have channel 61, it should be on the web soon for your viewing pleasure! For the big premier, of course I had to throw a party! I invited friends over for a viewing, hors d'oeuvre sized samplings of the recipes from the show, and thirst quenching Cucumber Cosmos! It really turned out to be a great soiree and  I hope everyone is enjoying the show. 

Cucumber Cosmos

2 oz. Rain Organic Cucumber Lime 

Vodka

1 oz. triple sec

splash of fresh lime juice

1 1/2 oz. fresh cucumber puree

serve over ice or chilled in martini glass

garnish with thinly sliced cucumber

enjoy responsibly or not!

 Anatomy of a Green Kitchen would not be possible without one person, Heather Davis. She is ECTV's Wonder Woman. She taped, edited, produced, and made  everything freakin' awesome! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING HEATHER!!!!!

So, the first episode was "Tackling Tofu". I find in the NEPA area, tofu is a little misunderstood. Many people don't realize the myriad of ways tofu can be used.  I really tried to show recipes that even someone who would 'never touch that stuff', could enjoy.  We started with Tofu Scrambles and used them in a breakfast burrito. This is a really easy and tasty recipe, great for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a quick snack on the run! Next, I made a Cream of Carrot Soup. Using tofu instead of cream, really brings down the cholesterol and calorie content, and it takes 20 minutes to make. And for dessert, Tofu Cheesecake. I topped mine with kiwis and strawberries, you can easily top it with your any of your favorite fruits! I will be posting those recipes in my next post, very soon, along with the link to view the show!

Additionally in NEPA vegan news, Charlotte Lewis' benefit at the Vintage Theater was a success! I had a stand 

with vegan chili and cupcakes, and Eden - A vegan Cafe also donated cupcakes and cookies and we were able to raise an additional $200 for the benefit. It was really great to see so many talented people come together and work towards helping a friend. The entire day was a blast, I even sold out of chili! Even though Charlotte is getting better everyday, 

she still has a long way to go, so look out for upcoming benefits to help Charlotte!

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 10th, and just because you waited until the last minute, doesn't mean you can't keep your Mom's gift green or local! Here are some great Green Mother's Day Gift Ideas that any Eco-Mommy is sure to love!

1. Gorgeously Green: 8 simple steps to an Earth-friendly life by: Sophie Uliano

This is an awesome book filled with green tips for beauty, food, gardening, style and 

much more! You can buy this book at Anthology Books, 515 Center Street, Scranton, PA, 18503 

(570)941-9630. And if it's not in the store something better and cooler will be! Anthology is also more 

than happy to special order any of your booking needs.

2. WINE! You can grab a bottle of your mom's favorite wine, always a pleaser! You can check

out what wine, beer and liquor is vegan friendly at barnivore.com!

3. Any mom that loves to cook, would love these ADORABLE aprons 

sold on ETSY.com. It's a place for handmade and vintage wares. There 

is even an option to browse local sellers!

4.Gift certificate to Everything Natural, 426 State Street, 

Clarks Summit, PA, 18411 (570)586-9684

It is one stop shopping for fair-trade, organic, vegan, green cuteness! 

She can indulge herself in beauty products, food, handmade wares and

jewelery!

I hope everyone is enjoying the spring! I look forward to your questions, comments and suggestions!