Thai Massaman Curry with Tofu

 This is my favorite curry, I realize I make mine probably differently than most. I like mine a little sweeter, So I use a little sugar and my secret ingredient... Peanut Butter. But, it is my style so, whatev's. It tastes good the way I do it. You'll also want to use a large wok for this.

 INGREDIENTS:

• 4 cups -- coconut milk
• 1 can -- massaman paste (can be found at asian market, make sure it is vegan)
• 2 large -- potatoes
• 1 block -- firm tofu
• 2 large -- carrots
• 2 tbsp -- chunky peanut butter (optional)
• 2 tbsp -- sugar (optional)
• 2 tbsp -- roasted peanuts (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

Step One!
Mix Massaman Paste and 2 cups of Coconut Milk over medium heat until well mixed (about 5 mins).

Step Two!
Chop & Add Potatoes and Carrots, Then Add remaining coconut milk.

  

Step Three!

Cube and Add Tofu and let sit over medium heat until potatoes and carrots are well cooked.

 

Step Four!

Add Peanut Butter, Sugar, Salt, Pepper and Peanuts and Stir Well.
Serve over White Rice. Enjoy!

-Jordan Halliday

Split Pea Soup

This recipe is really not one of exact measurments.
I started with all these dry ingredients, mixed them together in a large quantity, then I used a cup of the mix.

So... for an exact measurement, I guess you could use 2 tablespoons & roughly 1/2 teaspoon of all the ingredients to make one cup.


SOUP MIX:

• 1/2 cup -- white rice
• 1/2 cup -- pearled barley
• 1/2 cup -- green split peas
• 1/2 cup -- yellow split peas
• 1/2 cup -- whole green peas
• 1/2 cup -- lentils
• 1/2 cup -- red lentils

 Mix well together, store for later.
 Recipe can be doubled.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup -- Soup Mix (see above)
• 3 cups -- Vegetable Broth
• 1 -- large carrot
• Salt and Pepper to taste.
  *Other produce is optional

Step One!

Take a cup of your soup mix, and 3 cups of vegetable broth and bring to boil over medium heat.

Step Two!
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for roughly 45 minutes to an hour. Stirring occasionally. About 30 minutes into the cooking, Cut carrot into small slices and throw into pot.

Step Three!
Salt and Pepper, Serve with bread and enjoy!

-Jordan Halliday