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Monday, January 12, 2009

Dirty South Supper

This meal was mostly inspired by Jessy over at happyveganface, who always makes the yummiest-looking from-scratch everything! It all started with her post a few months back about Katie's Tempeh Hot Wings from Don't Eat Off the Sidewalk. I'm a huge vegan hot wing fan, and I had to give these a try:

Hot damn! These are so amazing. I have my own Seitan Hot Wangs recipe that'll be going in my cookbook, but I like these tempeh wings even better. They're coated in a flour batter and then dipped in panko bread crumbs, which give these babies that extra edge. The hot sauce is spicy sweet combo accented by agave nectar. Totally finger-lickin' good.

On the side, I tried Jessy's standard to-go veggie — Steamed Broccoli with Pine Nuts:

Love the pine nuts! I'd never tried them on a steamed veggie, but Jessy does it all the time, and I keep making a mental note to give it a whirl. They add an extra crunch and a subtle flavor boost (and probably some extra nutrients).

On the other side, I created this Dirty (South) Rice for my cookbook:

I love dirty rice, but I'm a sucker for traditional Spanish rice. So I combined the two flavors into one. Call it Dirty South fusion cuisine or something. I dunno. But I'm definitely happy with this recipe, so it's a keeper.

24 comments:

  1. I'm glad your rice recipe worked out! I've gotta try those wings. I might be the only vegan who hasn't!

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  2. Oh man, those hot wings look awesome...thanks for that link!!

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  3. aren't those wingz the best?! i was never a real fan of tempeh until i had those wingz! man, now i totally want them again! yours look perfect! hooooooray for broccoli & pine nuts - we just can't get enough of that combination - makes broccoli just a little more exciting! ;) i could eat pine nuts by the handful, i just wish they weren't so darn expensive! argh!

    your dirty rice looks awesome, Bianca! we looooove a good dirty rice - i hope we get to test that one out, too!

    thanks for the shout-out, Bianca! you totally made my Tuesday! :) oh yeah, and dan & i made the corn casserole last night - it was "omg, delicious!". we're loving all of your super tasty recipes! thank you!

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  4. I really gotta try those wings! I have the recipe bookmarked. Can't wait for your cookbook! It's just what us Texas vegans need! :)

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  5. That looks yummy. I've got to try those wings too.

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  6. I still haven't made those wingz either, I've seen Jessy post them before too and they look so good.

    The rice looks really good too.

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  7. I absolutely love Buffalo Wingz. They are my favorite! I'm going to have to try the recipe.

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  8. I love the tempeh hot wings. Josh has requested those for our Super Bowl Sunday meal. I can't wait to make them.

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  9. I'm a firm believer that pine nuts make everything better :-)

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  10. YUM what a flawless looking dinner. I need to get on the hot wing train too... I don't have nearly enough hot sauce in my life right now.

    And I am getting so stoked for your cookbook!

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  11. It all looks lovely, I am mystified by Southern cooking (being a Yankee gal, myself!) so I can't wait for your cookbook.

    Who's publishing it?

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  12. Oh. my. gosh.

    Delicious.

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  13. Oh man, I need those wings. I have the recipe for it, and I've wanted to make them forever, but for some reason I'm afraid it will be too complicated or something.

    That dirty rice looks delicious, I totally love Spanish rice too.

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  14. Oh those wings!!!
    I really want to make me some - Jessy is the queen of deliciousness! And I put toasted pine nuts on everything! Delicious!

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  15. LOVE the meal!!

    **Just as a heads up: I will not be able to comment on blogs as often now, during this semester, due to work overload (I'm stressed already) - PLEASE know that I'm still loyally reading, but just won't have time to comment. I hope you understand!!

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  16. I love dirty rice. I look forward to seeing your recipe in print!

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  17. I love wings that aren't made from actual wings. Those look fantastic. Now I've gotta go put some hot sauce on something...

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  18. I keep meaning to make those wingz! Everything looks scrumptious!

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  19. i really cant wait till your cook book comes out. I am really interested to see all of that southern food that i scoweled at when i was down south become vegan and beautiful and tasty and and adn adn!!!

    haha food looks awesome as usual

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  20. I've been craving something hot wingish... How's about a seitan version? Mmm...

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  21. "I have my own Seitan Hot Wangs recipe that'll be going in my cookbook."

    *Dang, I just read this... I need to test these!

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  22. Those wings look SO delicious! I wish I could steam broccoli without turning it into a disgusting mush.

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