OCTOBER 11, 2007 SHOW

The Dinner At Five Show airs LIVE on BlogTalkRadio every Thursday at 5 pm EST. Our Guest Chefs were Adrienne Matt and Kevin Weeks.

Show Topics Included:

1) Which knives to choose.
2) How to use a honing steel.
3) What to cook RIGHT NOW! Three Sisters Stew.
4) How to prepare Kobacha Squash.
5) Vegan baking.
6) Why a hamburger and toothbrush will satisfy for sugar cravings.
7) Dinner in Five: Channa Masala.

Simple Channa Masala
1. Saute onion and garlic in oil or butter or both until transluscent.
2. Add curry powder and cook until looking brown.
3. On medium heat, add can of rinsed chick peas. Stir to coat.
4. Add a bit of water or vegetable broth to cover bottom of pan, almost like deglazing. Cover and simmer 3-5 minutes.
5. Rinse and wash spinach. Add spinach to pan and cover. As spinach has wilted, you’re done!

Jenn’s Recipe of the Day
Baked Tofu with Bok Choy and Shredded Carrots

Vegan Baking
Myra Kornfeld’s cookbooks are highly recommended.
Titles include the Voluptuous Vegan and Healthy Hedonist.

Kabocha Squash

Links to More About Three Sisters Stew
History of Three Sisters (corn, beans, squash)
Recipe from Oneida Nation