drinks
by admin on Sep.06, 2008, under Uncategorized
How about this? A corn and black bean polenta, to celebrate….the fact that it sounded good when I read the recipe. Here’s what the recipe (from "The Big Book of Casseroles," Maryanna Vollstedt) calls for–I’m not good at quantifying this kind of thing, so I’m assuming that I would double the amounts when we get together.
1 can (15 ounces) black beans- Ellery
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin- Courtney
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano- Courtney
polenta- Ellery
corn (at least 2 ears) – Courtney
red bell peppers- Ellery
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce- Ellery
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese (vegan)
light sour cream? (vegan)
Other stuff:
drinks?
snacks?
By tonight, I’ll figure out what we actually have at home and what I’ll be able to buy before tomorrow evening; if there’s anything that you definitely have that you want to offer, feel free. I also have a cranberry oatmeal cookie mix we can use; and if for any reason the polenta recipe doesn’t pan out, I have all of the materials for a butternut squash pasta recipe, as well (which turned out really well last time I tried it!). Maybe we could also use any leftover bell peppers, corn, and lots of spinach we have on hand here, as a side salad?
I’m not too advanced in the way of cooking, so if you have any suggestions, questions or requests before we get together, feel free to let me know.
September 6th, 2008 on 12:24 pm
That corn & black bean recipe sounds great. I have three ears of corn at home right now, and also have dried cumin and oregano.
I assume we can use vegan cheese and sour cream in these recipes?
September 6th, 2008 on 5:14 pm
Unfortunately, Brian and I won’t be able to make it this week…too much going on! Have a great time, though! And I, too, hope the camping expedition was fun–did you get much rain?
Lena
September 6th, 2008 on 6:42 pm
Absolutely, I don’t see why not. I’ll look for them at Safeway.
September 7th, 2008 on 10:40 am
I’m ducking out of work between 5 and 7, so if it’s okay with you guys I’ll just bring a bottle of wine and some Orangina.
September 7th, 2008 on 10:51 am
Hey Ellery, I can look for the vegan cheese and sour cream (especially since I’m the one who is allergic to dairy).
I also have a bottle of wine that a coworker gave me, so I’ll bring that too.