Thursday Recipes

Here are six recipes to help you through the day, including Buck-Eyes and Garden Vegetable and Tempeh Saute. Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

I got this from my oldest son and daughter-in-law for Christmas, 2002. They are so good…These, the buck-eyes, and a pot of coffee…Heaven…

This recipe (as well as the Buck-Eyes) can be found in my e-cookbook Off the Wall Cooking.

8 oz. fine semi-sweet chocolate, broken into small pieces

1 C heavy cream

cocoa powder for dusting (see note)

Put the cream & chocolate into a pan & heat on low until the chocolate has melted. Stir the mixture until smooth & glossy, then pour into a bowl & chill in the fridge for several hours or overnight. Take spoonfuls of the mixture and, wearing gloves, roll between your hands into a ball. Place each truffle into a tray of SIFTED cocoa powder and shake around until well coated.

NOTE: Mary adds: “I’ll warn you, this process is very messy but WELL worth it. Also, some chopped pecans to roll them around in was really good. I’m sure you can think of all sorts of cool variations; I bet some grated orange peel or ginger would be good, too…” Also, “for the cayenne ones, I used a mixture of cocoa, cinnamon and cayenne.”

Very yummy, very addicting.

BUCK-EYES

My mom made these and passed them out for Christmas presents in 1989. It’s amazing that any of them made the trip home; they are incredibly good.

This recipe can also be found in my e-cookbook Off the Wall Cooking.

1 lb. butter or margarine, room temperature

2 – 3 lbs. confectioner’s sugar

1 tsp. vanilla (opt.)

2 lb. peanut butter, room temperature

2-12 oz. packages of chocolate chips

1/2 bar paraffin (4 oz.)

Mix butter and peanut butter. Add vanilla. Blend well. Mix in confectioner’s sugar. Roll into small balls and refrigerate several hours.

Melt chocolate chips and paraffin in top of double boiler.

With toothpicks in each peanut butter ball, dip ball into melted chocolate, leaving spot on top of peanut butter balls undipped, then place on wax paper to harden. Try not to eat in one sitting!

HOT AND SOUR SOUP

This comes from Publix Supermarket's Aprons. Makes 6 servings.

1/4 cup green onions (2 – 3 onions)

1 (28-ounce) can chop suey vegetables (drained)

4 1/4 cups water

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon miso paste

1/2 cup shredded carrots

2 teaspoons chili bean sauce

1 tablespoon vegetable base

1/4 cup Oriental salad dressing

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Wash onions and remove any wilted portions. Chop enough green onions into 1/4-inch pieces to measure 1/4 cup, including up to half of green tops. Discard tops or reserve for another use. Set aside.

Open can of vegetables and drain liquid by squeezing lid against vegetables. Set aside.

Place in large saucepan: 4 cups water, onions, vegetables, mushrooms, hoisin sauce, miso paste, carrots, bean sauce, vegetable base and salad dressing. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Place 1/4 cup water and cornstarch in 2-cup measuring cup. Stir together until creamy. When boiling, stir in cornstarch mixture. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Serve.

Calories 332 kcal; Fat 11 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 14 g; Sodium 1954 mg

Daily Values: Vitamin A 39%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 10%; Iron 16%

CURRIED POTOATOES

This is from the June 2008 Vegetarian Times, page 80. The recipe begins, “Serve this dish on its own or with steamed rice.”

1 1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil

2 medium onions, diced (3 cups)

3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)

4 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks

3 carrots, peeled & cut into 2-inch pieces (1 cup)

3 Tbs. Madras curry powder

1 15-oz. can black beans

3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped (1/4 cup)

1 tsp. balsamic vinegar

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic & cook 5 – 7 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent. Stir in potatoes, carrots and curry powder and cook 4 minutes.

Add beans and their liquid, tomatoes, broth, jalapeno chiles, vinegar an 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 45 minutes or until potatoes are flaky amd carrots are cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Per serving: 282 cal; 9 g protein; 4 g total fat (0.5 g sat. fat); 55 g carb; 0 mg cholesterol; 499 mg sodium; 10 g fiber; 9 g sugars; vegan

ASIAN-FLAVORED QUINOA SALAD

This was in an old Weight Watchers email. The Weight Watchers PointsPlus was 6 per serving. Serves 4.

1 1/2 C canned chicken broth or water

3/4 C uncooked quinoa (+)

1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar

2 Tbsp orange marmalade

2 tsp dark sesame oil

1 Tbsp fresh, minced ginger root

1 tsp kosher salt

1 C trimmed & halved sugar snap peas (*)

1 C shredded carrots (*)

1 C shredded red cabbage (*)

1 small sweet red pepper, thinly sliced (*)

3 Tbsp fresh, chopped cilantro

2 TBSP thinly sliced scallions (*)

1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

In small saucepan, combine broth & quinoa; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover & simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, to make dressing, in small bowl, whisk together vinegar, marmalade, oil, ginger, & salt; set aside.

After quinoa has cooked for 10 cooked for 10 minutes, toss in snap peas to partially steam them; cover & simmer until most of liquid has been absorbed, about 5 – 6 minutes.

Remove pan from heat & stir in carrots, cabbage, peppers, & dressing; mix to thoroughly combine. Garnish with cilantro, scallions & sesame seeds. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled. Yields about 1 heaping cup per serving. Serves 4.

+ If quinoa is not “pre-rinsed,” rinse in colander before cooking to remove its outer coating.

Anything marked with an asterisk (*) is a filling food.

GARDEN VEGETABLE AND TEMPE SAUTE

Yield: 4 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups frozen stir-fry pepper blend

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1-2 teaspoons olive oil

1 package (8 ounces) tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup tomato juice

2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce

1 medium zucchini, sliced

2 cups (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Salt, to taste

Directions

Saute pepper blend and garlic in oil in large skillet 2 to 3 minutes. Add tempeh and cook 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients, except tomatoes and salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add tomato wedges; cook, covered, until softened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 180; Protein: 15 g; Fat: 6 g; Sodium: 732 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 19 g; Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1 Bread/Starch, 1 Meat, 1/2 Fat