New American Food Blog
With the turn of Autumn, starchy vegetables are making an entrance into my life again. It is once again the time of the potato; one of the glorious aspects of the Fall. Ingredients Buns 2 cups water, warm1 tsp. sugar2 tsp. active dry yeast2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp. salt Filling 1… Continue reading Potato Buns
This recipe is too beautiful not to post. I love cooking with the color purple because it can be rare in our daily ingredients. I was experimenting with making a stuffed bun for purposes of portability since I have to commute to work once again. These buns are perfect for transporting lunch with no mess. … Continue reading Purple Sweet Potato Stuffed Buns
For all you gluten lovers, I am here for you. Here is the embarrassingly simple recipe for sturdy, reliable bread that is edible every time. What more could you ask for? Ingredients 2 cups water, warm1 tsp. sugar2 tsp. active dry yeast2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp. salt Method Dissolve sugar in… Continue reading Whole Wheat Bread
BBQ season is upon us. If you feel like making your own bread, have at it. Ingredients 2 cups water, warm1 tsp. sugar (I use maple syrup)1 packet active dry yeast2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups whole wheat flour½ tsp. salt Method Dissolve sugar in waterAdd yeast to water and set aside to bloomCombine flours and… Continue reading Burger Buns
This recipe was inspired by my research in West African cuisine, in which I found a recipe for bread involving wheat, millet, and/or corn. This recipe pairs well with my West African Peanut Curry recipe, found here. My bread turned out a bit plumper than I expected, so do not be afraid of rolling out… Continue reading Millet Bread
This recipe is for when you are just tired of hummus and you need to do something with the 50 pounds of kidney beans in your pantry. Don’t lie to me. I know you have a kidney bean problem. I’m here to help. Note: this recipe uses an Instant Pot pressure cooker. If one is… Continue reading Kidney Bean Dip
I am a firm believer in having bread in my regular diet because it connects me to the greater non-vegan culture at large as well as cultures throughout history that relied on bread for survival. It is a sacred food to me, and I treat it as such. This is a simple recipe to make… Continue reading Whole Wheat Flatbread