Graham Cracker/ Summer Cooking

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Hi Diane,

 

Graham crackers are quite similar to digestive biscuits. Not quite, but

that's the closest comparison I can think of.

 

While I'm here I wanted to share a recipe we've been eating a lot of during

this hot (100+F/37+C) Oklahoma summer. It's a family recipe called

Calabacita, and depending on my tastes, I've added seasoned tofu (the already

prepared kind) to it and served it with rice. It's quick, easy and tasty.

 

Mama's Calabacita

 

1 Tablespoon olive or veg oil

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 medium (or half large) white onion, chopped

2 yellow crookneck squash OR zucchini/courgettes, chopped

2 cups corn (fresh, frozen or canned/tinned, doesn't matter)

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2-3 small to medium tomatoes, chopped (roma are lovely in this)

++ seasoned, tofu, tempeh or plain tofu, if desired

++ rice or quinoa, if desired

 

Cook rice or quinoa, according to package. While it's cooking, start

Calabacita. In a large skillet (one you can cover), cook onion, garlic and

squash until tender. I cook on an electric range at about medium-low. Add

corn and spices and cook for 30 seconds to a minute and then add tomatoes.

Cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes (lower heat a bit), uncover and add

tofu/tempeh, if you're adding it. Cook about 2-3 minutes more and serve on

rice or quinoa.

 

We've also been eating a lot of home-made refritos. My husband (the

carnivore)like the meatloaf-y meal in silver foil kind of things and I'm going

to try to make a veg version of it with an oatmeal/egg loaf. Wish me luck,

because I'm sure I'll need it! *LOL*

I really appreciate all the recipe ideas you all have shared here, this is a

wonderful place for inspiration!

 

Lili

 

 

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