tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post5764534284382299775..comments2024-03-18T23:38:19.018-07:00Comments on Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking: Easy vegan scallion-crushed red pepper jack cheeseAndreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-17123275294813191942015-04-20T11:52:29.323-07:002015-04-20T11:52:29.323-07:00Yes, tasting good is key. And, for me, a food shou...Yes, tasting good is key. And, for me, a food should have some redeeming health qualities — not necessarily 100% healthy 100% of the time — but at least not harmful or wasted calories. Some of the cheeses (and I don't mean the cultured nut cheeses) are nothing more than fat and starch, and don't taste that great. Homemade cheese is pretty easy, and in my opinion, tastes really good!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-56281312835527063502015-04-19T16:13:32.051-07:002015-04-19T16:13:32.051-07:00SR doesn't like any kind of vegan cheese at al...SR doesn't like any kind of vegan cheese at all, but GR and JK love, love, love storebought vegan cheese. I'm like you, though. I could take it or leave it. I also agree with you that any kind of vegan food, whether cheese or not, does not have to mimic omni food. It just has to taste good on its own merits. I love the ingredients you used. I haven't ever tried making my own cheese yet - maybe SR would like homemade versions. For Parmesan, I just use nutritional yeast flakes, and everyone likes that a lot.blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-64479769503761787402015-04-13T13:35:36.770-07:002015-04-13T13:35:36.770-07:00Even though I profess to not like vegan cheese, I ...Even though I profess to not like vegan cheese, I love this one. I've made it so many times I've lost count. But the weirdest thing just happened when I made it last night. I must have done something wrong because it didn't work — it tastes exactly right but has the consistency of a dip. I blame you. :) Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-77346976335754732682015-04-13T12:02:43.514-07:002015-04-13T12:02:43.514-07:00wow that sliced cheese looks so great!
I also lov...wow that sliced cheese looks so great! <br />I also love the idea of butternut squash "hot dip." I feel like I am much more into dips these days than cheese on crackers or whatever. That said, I did have a locally made vegan mozzarella yesterday that was incredible! A little salty but cool and fresh.foodfeudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00589414740603993442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-64387824643263660902015-04-09T14:39:30.948-07:002015-04-09T14:39:30.948-07:00If I can make it, it can't be too hard or too ...If I can make it, it can't be too hard or too much trouble. The problem with fermented cheeses is they take a few days before they are ready. Not so this easy cheese.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-91585249777003276312015-04-08T22:55:23.678-07:002015-04-08T22:55:23.678-07:00Thanks, I will call our only local Asian market to...Thanks, I will call our only local Asian market tomorrow and order if they don't have it! Here is Bryanna's potted tofu recipe: http://veganfeastkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/potted-tofu-miso-marinated-tofu-thats.html<br /><br />I could have sworn I followed her recipe exactly but she does not recall making it as I copied it for my recipe files in the late 1990s, so I am also including the recipe I always used:<br /><br />1 lb firm tofu<br />1/2 C miso<br />2 C hot water<br />1 tsp sugar<br /><br />Cut tofu into 1" cubes. Steam tofu for 10 minutes. <br />Mix miso & sugar in 2 C hot water and stir to dissolve.<br />Let mixture cool to warm.<br />Pour mix over tofu in container and cover. <br />Put in refrigerator and shake gently every day. <br />Ready to eat in about a week."<br /><br />I have some extra tofu so I might make it both ways this week to compare which one I like more. I also always used a dark miso, which she does not recommend but which I thought was delicious. Maybe it was fine b/c the version I made had no added salt.<br />PGYxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326999545370162455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-65289261407180605072015-04-08T20:18:15.641-07:002015-04-08T20:18:15.641-07:00The thought of making my own cheese frightens me! ...The thought of making my own cheese frightens me! ;) But this looks so delicious!Kyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482450004600110744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-64610492971634094802015-04-08T19:44:21.022-07:002015-04-08T19:44:21.022-07:00Cultured nut cheeses are definitely a big improvem...Cultured nut cheeses are definitely a big improvement in the vegan cheese arena. They're not too hard to make at home, but they take patience and forethought because they have to ferment over several days. Quick is always my preference :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-67891373537869780092015-04-08T19:17:27.453-07:002015-04-08T19:17:27.453-07:00I haven't been a huge fan of vegan cheese but ...I haven't been a huge fan of vegan cheese but I'm really liking the nut cheeses that's out there nowadays. I've been a bit intimidated about making my own cheese but your recipe looks quite doable and quick. :-)chow veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08067485016430365599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-17104019677956358692015-04-08T13:37:18.271-07:002015-04-08T13:37:18.271-07:00I'll have to try Bryanna's recipe. I'v...I'll have to try Bryanna's recipe. I've gotten agar from the co-op or Whole Foods, and also from Asian markets, where it tends to be a lot cheaper. If I were unable to find it locally, I'd probably order it from Amazon. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-38503281567651156832015-04-08T13:24:55.441-07:002015-04-08T13:24:55.441-07:00If you really like it and only eat it occasionally...If you really like it and only eat it occasionally, then go for it. I used to have one brand that I sort of liked (compared to the others) and ate it sometimes on pizza. I just don't like it enough to keep it around the house.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-41298115428537727852015-04-08T13:21:44.778-07:002015-04-08T13:21:44.778-07:00Agar agar powder, not flakes!Agar agar powder, not flakes!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-29039998751735784852015-04-08T13:18:00.716-07:002015-04-08T13:18:00.716-07:00This looks great! I share your views on vegan chee...This looks great! I share your views on vegan cheese. I like Bryanna Clark Grogan's potted tofu (tastes good as a topping for toast on its own). I'd like to try your version, too. Where do you like to get your agar powder? I bought some years ago from a co-op but now can't get it locally.PGYxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04326999545370162455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-57105072093288566422015-04-08T13:07:49.475-07:002015-04-08T13:07:49.475-07:00Nut cheese is a good and tasty food. Cashews may s...Nut cheese is a good and tasty food. Cashews may someday be its own food group. Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-58968426831459951922015-04-08T13:05:44.910-07:002015-04-08T13:05:44.910-07:00Let me know if you like it!Let me know if you like it!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-87277362539173923992015-04-08T07:41:37.749-07:002015-04-08T07:41:37.749-07:00Ahh this looks so good. Must pick up some agar aga...Ahh this looks so good. Must pick up some agar agar flakes ASAP!Glue and Glitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533322895055523713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-33689517011232766772015-04-08T04:05:42.329-07:002015-04-08T04:05:42.329-07:00With you all the way - I don't really buy read...With you all the way - I don't really buy ready made stuff, but I do make nut-based cheese at home fairly often, not because it's a 'cheese replacement' but just because I love the taste. I can see looking from all the ingredients up there that I would really, really enjoy this.Joeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17066424084187434409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-52778313561616734432015-04-07T21:03:04.126-07:002015-04-07T21:03:04.126-07:00definitely giving this a try!definitely giving this a try!GlutenFreeHappyTummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03753574363857481759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-60419544682012939742015-04-07T17:01:36.884-07:002015-04-07T17:01:36.884-07:00I didn't hate cheese (except maybe plain cream...I didn't hate cheese (except maybe plain cream cheese), and I liked some cheeses — especially melted on pizza or in a sandwich, but I haven't found many vegan cheeses that are worth eating. I won't eat it just because it's 'cheese.' Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2279822094292237889.post-39339550536390148612015-04-07T14:08:33.213-07:002015-04-07T14:08:33.213-07:00This sounds really delicious! I'm a little wei...This sounds really delicious! I'm a little weird about vegan cheese since I kind of hated cheese before going vegan anyway. I feel like I'm maturing though, and I keep trying brands and recipes. I've got a few that I like, and this recipe is reminiscent of those. I'll have to give it a try!House Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916597521499439629noreply@blogger.com