Forkplay & Spooning 🥣 A Food Lover's Anthology

[Sexy_Singer]

Love seeing new faces sharing - thanks @Grant55 & @Callmetim!


I made this tonight. It was quick, easy, and seemed to be a hit with all

Cheese Tortellini with Chicken and Creamy Pesto Sauce​

https://www.modernfarmhouseeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Cheese-tortellini-with-chicken-and-pesto-cream-sauce-15-360x540.jpg

Sounds amazing!

 

[Callmetim]

I've made this vegan chili a number of times. This has always been a crowd pleaser with even the staunchest of carnivores!

My modifications start with a 1/2 cup dry black beans soaking overnight in vegan beef broth and 1/2 cup dry pinto beans soaking in vegan chicken broth. I'm not a fan of kidney beans and no one has said anything. The vegan broth cubes call for 2 cups of water, however I start with 2 1/2 cups water. The recipe calls for broth to be added eventually. The broth the beans soak in is saved after boiling them in it, which nets the fluid needed later in the recipe. If you start with 5 cups initially, after soaking and after boiling, you should have just the right amount going in later on, if you save it.

Spice can be adjusted and only comes from the cumin and chili powder. The chili can be made extra spicy (for myself) or tempered for more sensitive palates.

Lastly, you may have trouble finding baby beluga lentils. My local food co-op has them in bulk, so you make have to scour around to find them. I find them to be an excellent substitute for ground meat in most dishes. The mouth feel is very similar to ground meat, and the addition of vegan meat broths finish the flavourful illusion.

https://www.thegardengrazer.com/beluga-lentil-chili/

Making this today for a Superb Owl party.

Here are the vegan broths I’m about to soak the beans in. Soaking my beans sounded dirty; discretion is the better part of valor.

 

[StacyLeigh]

Ending the day dreaming of a certain SexyCanadian helping me in the kitchen…

https://cdn6.dissolve.com/p/D2115_139_590/D2115_139_590_1200.jpg

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes​

https://www.thecookingcollective.com.au/lemon-meringue-cupcakes/#recipe

https://www.thecookingcollective.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/lemon-meringue-cupcakes-2-500x500.jpg

 

[Trekka]

those look amazing

 

[Trekka]

Almond Flour Banana Bread

I made this the other day.
Only 6 ingredients!
It was so simple and good.

I used suuuuuper ripe bananas from my brother's backyard.
Perk of living in Florida.

The only sweetener is the bananas, no sugar added, so the final product is not super sweet, but it's delicious and flavorful, which I like.
Also means it's important to use really ripe bananas, though. For sweetness and moisture. You want banana mush! Goo, even!

Two slices of this + my coffee is a whole meal.

 

[LadyLascivious1]

I think I need to try this almond banana bread recipe!

 

[Trekka]

I think I need to try this almond banana bread recipe!

It’s easy as ever and it’s good!
Warning: not super sweet.
(But I like that)

 

[LadyLascivious1]

It’s easy as ever and it’s good!
Warning: not super sweet.
(But I like that)

I’ll try it out and see what I think. I can always add something extra the second time!

 

[StacyLeigh]

Almond Flour Banana Bread

I made this the other day.
Only 6 ingredients!
It was so simple and good.

I used suuuuuper ripe bananas from my brother's backyard.
Perk of living in Florida.

The only sweetener is the bananas, no sugar added, so the final product is not super sweet, but it's delicious and flavorful, which I like.
Also means it's important to use really ripe bananas, though. For sweetness and moisture. You want banana mush! Goo, even!

Two slices of this + my coffee is a whole meal.

On a side note, I was just in Florida last weekend for Spring Break. The little ones genuinely thought I was lying when I showed them a banana tree. My poor sheltered Texas family

 

[Trekka]

On a side note, I was just in Florida last weekend for Spring Break. The little ones genuinely thought I was lying when I showed them a banana tree. My poor sheltered Texas family

Lol!
Try showing them a coconut tree.
We have those too!
And mango, oranges, papaya, tangerines, guava, avocado, sapodilla, lychee, and pigeon peas
Show them jackfruit and see if they get the giggles.
All kindsa fun stuff in my nabe!

 

[StacyLeigh]

https://64.media.tumblr.com/0b613467bc8af3e01324f7090a41e171/74bcd9193d8dc962-93/s1280x1920/6d8a156fd78b31e00b943a6f84575c32c24697b9.jpg
but it should be…

Speaking of cupcakes, I’m making these this evening as they have become an Easter tradition.

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes​

https://www.piesandtacos.com/strawberry-lemonade-cupcakes/
https://www.piesandtacos.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/new-strawberry-lemonade-cupcakes-8.jpg

 

[StacyLeigh]

https://64.media.tumblr.com/5d6e160c838f811ceb1681ca1c85bf93/ab8da7890058734e-83/s1280x1920/d0db4f92b49cd9ea040ca063059070e913a1d080.jpg

Lemon Tahini Roasted Vegetable Couscous​

https://www.lastingredient.com/roasted-vegetable-lemon-tahini-couscous/

https://www.lastingredient.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/roasted-vegetable-couscous2-1024x1024.jpg

 

[QuietCanadian]

https://64.media.tumblr.com/5d6e160c838f811ceb1681ca1c85bf93/ab8da7890058734e-83/s1280x1920/d0db4f92b49cd9ea040ca063059070e913a1d080.jpg

Lemon Tahini Roasted Vegetable Couscous​

https://www.lastingredient.com/roasted-vegetable-lemon-tahini-couscous/

https://www.lastingredient.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/roasted-vegetable-couscous2-1024x1024.jpg

Can I come for dinner?

https://64.media.tumblr.com/0b613467bc8af3e01324f7090a41e171/74bcd9193d8dc962-93/s1280x1920/6d8a156fd78b31e00b943a6f84575c32c24697b9.jpg
but it should be…

Speaking of cupcakes, I’m making these this evening as they have become an Easter tradition.

Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes​

https://www.piesandtacos.com/strawberry-lemonade-cupcakes/
https://www.piesandtacos.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/new-strawberry-lemonade-cupcakes-8.jpg

And dessert, as it were?

 

[StacyLeigh]

Can I come for dinner?

The enchiladas are waiting

And dessert, as it were?

…even better! My specialty

Chicken, Black Bean, and Spinach Enchiladas​

https://www.goodlifeeats.com/chicke...nt=tribes&utm_term=1111656354_53872044_106221
https://www.goodlifeeats.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Chicken-Black-Bean-and-Spinach-Enchiladas-with-Tomatillo-Enchilada-Sauce-picture.jpg.webp

 

[StacyLeigh]

https://64.media.tumblr.com/1ad5f9443ced2e6114942fbac12c924d/d8a15f4267e23f70-29/s400x600/a15ddbd492ea8968cbe00eeb186d96918c130ff7.gifv

I'm not sure what makes these sexy or Swedish (aside from the use of cardamom)...but my own Sexy Swedish Buns are excited to try these this weekend

Sexy Swedish buns​

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/bread-recipes/sexy-swedish-buns/

https://img.jamieoliver.com/jamieoliver/recipe-database/oldImages/large/490_1_1436885568.jpg?tr=w-800,h-1066

 

[QuietCanadian]

Even though it's Jamie?!

 

[StacyLeigh]

Even though it's Jamie?!

I was trying to overlook that fact…but apparently someone likes to open old wounds I‘ll just stick with my friend Uncle Roger

 

[QuietCanadian]

I was trying to overlook that fact…but apparently someone likes to open old wounds I‘ll just stick with my friend Uncle Roger

But I'm already en route for said buns.

 

[StacyLeigh]

But I'm already en route for said buns.

https://media.giphy.com/media/3oz8xV9bCJkM7a6rFm/giphy.gif

 

[Love_Is_Blonde]

Using leftover corn on the cob from our cookout today to make corn and potato chowder. My grandma used to make this, and while this isn’t as good as hers, it’s a close second.

https://www.cookingclassy.com/summer-corn-chowder/#jump-to-recipe

 

[StacyLeigh]

Using leftover corn on the cob from our cookout today to make corn and potato chowder. My grandma used to make this, and while this isn’t as good as hers, it’s a close second.

https://www.cookingclassy.com/summer-corn-chowder/#jump-to-recipe

That looks delicious! And, to be fair, most grandmas should really have at least one Michelin star - so it's a tough one to beat...
Thanks for sharing, SB

 

[StacyLeigh]

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[StacyLeigh]

This might be in the running for sexiest breakfast...

https://cheneetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/blueberry-bruschetta.jpg

Blueberry Toast with Whipped Ricotta

 

[StacyLeigh]

https://res.cloudinary.com/hum-nutrition-inc/image/upload/q_100/v1518557513/Fifty_Shades_of_Chicken_HUM_Nutrition_Blog.jpg

This summer is wearing on me... the heat, the family, the everything....so I'm relying on "low effort but pretty" meals like this one (dinner tonight...or supper if you're a sweet southerner )

Meyer Lemon Roast Chicken

https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC_0010-002-600x400.jpg​

 

[EndCreditsPart2]

I have been attempting to use weekends to do more involved cooking since during the week my schedule and energy mean I only have brain power for simple quick meals. I made a breakfast casserole today but in classic fashion, didn't let enough liquid cook out of the vegetables. That one is on me. Just need to get the rust off and do better next time.