2 recipes

Two of my recipes to be included in the website:

Tempeh Hoagie

1 package tempeh

Vegetable oil for pan-frying

Crusty sesame roll

Romaine lettuce leaves or Broccoli rabe

1 Tomato, sliced

1 Dill pickle, sliced (I prefer barrel pickles)

Hoagie spread or jarred hot peppers, chopped

Mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise

Salt

Vinegar (Balsamic or Red wine)

Cut the tempeh into slabs about 3 inches long, 1 inch wide, and about ½ inch thick. Then slice each slab into thirds, so that you get three thin rectangular pieces per slab. Basically, the tempeh should be in thin slices, no more than ¼ inch thick.

Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan, enough to thinly coat the bottom of the pan. Place over medium heat and allow oil to get hot. Add the tempeh slices to to pan and fry until crisp and brown, about 3-5 minutes. Place on paper towels to drain and set aside.

Next slice the roll length-wise. Spread hoagie spread on one side of the roll and mayonnaise on the other side. Place a layer of fried tempeh on the roll, followed by the pickle, tomato, and lettuce. Sprinkle on salt and vinegar to taste. Eat and enjoy!

Review: The tang of the vinegar and pickles mix deliciously with the spiciness of the hoagie spread in this hoagie. The thin, crispy tempeh is reminiscent of bacon in texture, and this sandwich can almost be thought of as a sophisticated vegetarian version of a BLT.

Cold Veggie Hoagie

Hoagie or sub roll (Amorosos rolls for anyone in the Philadelphia area!)

2-4 American cheese slices or vegan American cheese slices

Mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise

Lettuce, shredded

Tomato, sliced

Raw broccoli, chopped

Raw green peppers, sliced

Jarred sweet peppers

Black olives (optional)

Mushrooms (optional)

Salt

Pepper

Oregano

Slice the roll length-wise and spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on both sides of the roll. Lay the cheese slices on the mayonnaise, then add the lettuce, tomatoes, broccoli, green peppers, sweet peppers, olives, and mushrooms. Add salt, pepper, and oregano to taste. This hoagie could be eaten immediately, or wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerated for a few hours. Allowing the hoagie to sit for a few hours will blend the flavors and make the hoagie more delicious.