May
2004
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Little Sandwich Party
By Joshua Ploeg
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Hey ho readers, I’m writing this towards
the end of a 12-week cooking tour, sitting in an apartment in Manhattan
after a delicious early dinner. Book me for the next trip if y’all
missed it!
I thought I would share some nice sandwich ideas with you for a spring-summer
picnic.
Almost BBQ Gluten
1 C. Wheat Gluten or Tempeh, shredded and seasoned
Hot Sauce, to taste
1 or 2 T. Tamari
2 T. Onion, grated
1/4 C. Crushed Pineapple
1/4 C. Mixed Herbs, chopped (Oregano, Marjoram, Basil, maybe a little
Chervil)
1 T. Tomato Paste
Black Pepper and Salt, to taste
Mix together, and spread on potato bread with sliced water chestnuts.
Apricot-Date and Miso Spread
1 or 2 T. Miso (white, garbanzo bean, or barley)
1 T. Fruit Juice of choice
1 T. Mustard
1 C. Dates, chopped
1/2 C. Apricots, chopped
Olive Oil, to your liking
Stir together and spread on sweet wheat bread or swirled rye. Add more
liquid if necessary.
Curried Banana
2 Large, Ripe Bananas, mashed
2 T. Lemon Juice
1 T. Oil
1 t. Curry Powder
1/2 C. Vegan Cream Cheese
1 T. Cilantro, minced
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 t. Dried Onion Flakes
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Pinch of Sugar
A Few Pinches of Red Pepper Flakes
1. Mix together.
2. Using any kind of bread, sprinkle with mung bean sprouts, then spread
on banana mixture. You may also spread the bread with margarine and
add some chopped watercress.
Asparagus Tapenade
1 C. Asparagus, chopped, blanched
1 T. Capers, mashed
1/4 C. Marjoram, chopped
1/4 C. Tarragon, chopped
1 Tomato, diced
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 C. Red Onion, chopped
A Few T. Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Pinch of Pepper Flakes
1/2 C. Olives, mashed
Splash of Balsamic Vinegar
Some Nuts, chopped and toasted, if you like (Almonds are good)
Mix together. I like wheat bread or sourdough, with a full-bodied mustard
or flavored vegan mayonnaise.
A good tea for this snack bar: Mulberry with a split fresh vanilla bean
and peach juice. Oh, so delicious!
For more sandwiches and some salad recipes, email Joshua at lefsewagon@hotmail.com.
Cookbooks, as usual, are available at www.krecs.com,
and web updates at: www.webspawner.com/users/joshuaplague.
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