Cookbook Challenge - Yellow Rose Recipes

Thai Bowl Variation

Over at the PPK, we've been doing a Cookbook Challenge to motivate us to use our cookbooks more. When I say more, I mean for actually making recipes instead of just flipping through and drooling. This idea has been working out really, really well for me. I'm one of those people who can get a little overwhelmed by a cookbook. I see too many choices and want to make everything so I end up making nothing. So this Challenge is the answer!

Up top is the Thai Bowl. I love just about any Asian food and this one is no exception. I couldn't get mung bean sprouts, so I subbed in some sugar snaps for crunch and added some tofu. The sauce really makes this dish and is well-balanced.

Other new recipes from this week:

Cajun Tofu with Green-wa

I'd been meaning to try this tofu ever since the book came out, but never got around to it. The coating gives a great crunch and a spicy (but not too spicy) flavor. Joanna says she likes it over pasta and that's what I'll try next time. It seems like the textures would work well together. On the side is green-wa. I'm still struggling with liking quinoa and this has so much going on that you don't really think quinoa when you eat it. That's a good thing, in my book. In back are some fried green tomatoes.

Beer Battered Seitan with Lemon Pepper Chard

The batter on this really takes it the next level! So good! I don't eat a lot of fried food, but for this, I'd make an exception. I really want to try some onion rings in the beer batter, too. If you haven't tried it yet, it's time. The greens are nicely seasoned but not overwhelmingly so. Now I'm itching to try the new Chicken Seitan recipe on the Yellow Rose website.

Jalapeno Corn Cakes

These totally exceeded my expectations and believe me, I had high hopes. With a little EB and a drizzle of maple syrup, these would be a great way to start any day. By the way, they are the most beautiful pancakes I've ever made.

I can't wait to see what next week's cookbook will be!