I can't wait to hop on that plane, train and bus, to get to my apartment for the week. As soon as I get there I plan on meeting up with the girls I am staying with, heading to Julie's cart, Native Bowl, for my favorite Mississippi Bowl, and then heading to Food Fight to stock the fridge for the week!
Oh and the food I will eat, and the drinks I will drink! Debauchery is not even close to a good enough word to describe my plans. So, stay tuned for quick updates throughout next week as I photograph and eat my way through Portland.
I have been so busy this week, getting stuff done at work, and at home, so I have been making easy to throw together meals, like sandwiches and salads. This No Tuna Salad is one of my favs.
What is your favorite quick and easy meal to throw together when you are busy?
(makes enough for 4 sandwiches)
8 ounces soy tempeh, crumbled into teeeny tiny pieces*
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (I use Vegenaise)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 teaspoon dried dill (or 3/4 teaspoon fresh)
salt and pepper to taste
*Some folks find that if they steam the tempeh prior to crumbling it, that it mellows the flavor a bit. If you are the type that is tempeh hesitant, frightened or just plain old don’t like tempeh, don’t give up on this salad. Steam your block of tempeh by cutting the tempeh in half and steaming in or over simmering water for 20 minutes. Some folks even say that this helps make the tempeh more digestible.
Directions
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. You can use this on a sandwich, or on a bed of greens for a no-tuna salad.
If making a melt, preheat your cast iron skillet or pan. To get the best browning without added fat and calories, spray the pan with nonstick spray, then cook until browned, applyin pressure from the top with a spatula, spray the top with cooking spray, then flip, and apply pressure until browned. 8 ounces soy tempeh, crumbled into teeeny tiny pieces*
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (I use Vegenaise)
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 teaspoon dried dill (or 3/4 teaspoon fresh)
salt and pepper to taste
*Some folks find that if they steam the tempeh prior to crumbling it, that it mellows the flavor a bit. If you are the type that is tempeh hesitant, frightened or just plain old don’t like tempeh, don’t give up on this salad. Steam your block of tempeh by cutting the tempeh in half and steaming in or over simmering water for 20 minutes. Some folks even say that this helps make the tempeh more digestible.
Directions
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. You can use this on a sandwich, or on a bed of greens for a no-tuna salad.