tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post7064610432049239963..comments2024-03-18T13:58:04.743-05:00Comments on Vegan Crunk: Shroom "Steak" DinnerBiancahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11545245728462853370noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-9637114678241187222008-12-09T03:00:00.000-06:002008-12-09T03:00:00.000-06:00i just saute my portabello shrooms in a bit of sea...i just saute my portabello shrooms in a bit of seasoning really. u know, those small Maggi seasoning bottles? that's all it takes n the smell makes me go to high heaven! and the taste..yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-229772528594806722008-08-18T21:04:00.000-05:002008-08-18T21:04:00.000-05:00Fried cucumbers! I totally want to test for you, ...Fried cucumbers! I totally want to test for you, and if you don't let me I'll throw a fit. The mushroom looks great, the marinade sounds about right to me. I'm not that great with marinades though. From what I remember, steak sauce tastes pretty similar to Worcestershire, but it couldn't hurt to try.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532890894030753470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-5605318617639613702008-08-14T16:33:00.001-05:002008-08-14T16:33:00.001-05:00I'm not much of a great cook, as you know, but my ...I'm not much of a great cook, as you know, but my Dad coats his meat steaks in steak seasoning (like the kind you buy already mixed together..I see someone already suggested this)and then I think he uses a smoky flavored BBQ sauce on chicken...not so much steak, but I bet it would still taste good. Now finding one that doesn't have HFCS in it? Good luck.Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131710158915541846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-69772544339318287282008-08-14T16:33:00.000-05:002008-08-14T16:33:00.000-05:00I'm not much of a great cook, as you know, but my ...I'm not much of a great cook, as you know, but my Dad coats his meat steaks in steak seasoning (like the kind you buy already mixed together..I see someone already suggested this)and then I think he uses a smoky flavored BBQ sauce on chicken...not so much steak, but I bet it would still taste good. Now finding one that doesn't have HFCS in it? Good luck.Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131710158915541846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-90816700591402112462008-08-14T06:57:00.000-05:002008-08-14T06:57:00.000-05:00okay, those look interesting... in a good way! an...okay, those look interesting... in a good way! and if you set a plate in front of me, I would definitely try one. I actually can't wait to see what cookzine/book you come up with!<BR/><BR/>oh, and and natto is usually in the refridgerated section of asian shops, in little foamy containers of 3 or 4. :DLiz Ranger (Bubble Tea for Dinner)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10964705723198215243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-90970006215514964792008-08-14T00:01:00.000-05:002008-08-14T00:01:00.000-05:00How can I be from the south and have never had fri...How can I be from the south and have never had fried cucumbers? Ah well, now I have something new to attempt.Brad and Ahnahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06247631791362343702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-82963994449486817772008-08-13T21:36:00.000-05:002008-08-13T21:36:00.000-05:00those fried cukes look like crunchy browned perfec...those fried cukes look like crunchy browned perfection. OMG. My last attempt at taking a portobello photo? Don told me it looked like the portobello "bled out" because I smothered it in pesto. And he was right. :)Lisa (Show Me Vegan)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06222499189852950447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-50098465228411403692008-08-13T21:33:00.000-05:002008-08-13T21:33:00.000-05:00Mmmm I love mushrooms. Never tried fried cucumber...Mmmm I love mushrooms. Never tried fried cucumbers, though.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04249562903323846293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-36922628968347430492008-08-13T19:37:00.000-05:002008-08-13T19:37:00.000-05:00We would LOVE to have you for dinner! I am really ...We would LOVE to have you for dinner! I am really enjoying your blog.<BR/><BR/>AmyThe Chubby Vegetarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04959030083261100332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-40563372492473791562008-08-13T19:21:00.000-05:002008-08-13T19:21:00.000-05:00I love grilled mushrooms to pieces!! I usually jus...I love grilled mushrooms to pieces!! I usually just slather bbq sauce on it...but then again, I eat everything with bbq sauce on it. I know exactly what you mean about everything in the south being fried...but I've never heard of cucumbers...how awesome!!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06112006656194994993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-24012585805658301382008-08-13T18:34:00.000-05:002008-08-13T18:34:00.000-05:00That mushroom looks damn delicious! As far as wha...That mushroom looks damn delicious! As far as what else to add to the marinade, I have no clue. I usual just stick a portabella straight on the grill, haha!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823654822842230371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-80675561225206632282008-08-13T15:23:00.000-05:002008-08-13T15:23:00.000-05:00When I make mushrooms I use the following recipe:2...When I make mushrooms I use the following recipe:<BR/><BR/>2 T. Balsamic Vinegar<BR/>1 T. Olive Oil<BR/>1 t. Rosemary<BR/>1 t. Liquid Smoke<BR/>1/2 t. garlic<BR/>1/4 t. cumin<BR/><BR/>I marinate for a couple of hours. Then I coat the shrooms in a steak seasoning and grill them. The crust from the steak seasoning gives it a meaty flavor and texture. Try it and tell me what you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-23072238792526270812008-08-13T13:55:00.000-05:002008-08-13T13:55:00.000-05:00I think I'm gonna stop by Easy Way on the easy way...I think I'm gonna stop by Easy Way on the easy way home and pick up a couple cucumbers, ma'am. :)xeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11614590703509513062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-52264003477984269582008-08-13T12:41:00.000-05:002008-08-13T12:41:00.000-05:00I wish I had a suggestion for your shroom steaks, ...I wish I had a suggestion for your shroom steaks, but, sadly, I don't. I'm not much of a griller and have no idea how to achieve a grilled flavor. Good luck, though!<BR/><BR/>ranch dressing + cucumbers + fried = OMG!!!!! Such a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-62157970524403991622008-08-13T11:37:00.000-05:002008-08-13T11:37:00.000-05:00Have you tried dipping stuff in Char-siu sauce (th...Have you tried dipping stuff in Char-siu sauce (the pepper sauce with the rooster on it) and then flour before frying? <BR/><BR/>That's way easier and tastier, IMO, than going with a packaged salad dressing (what's in that stuff, anyway?)<BR/><BR/>That's the secret to making the best skinny onion rings, too.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304420774638468362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-62187849430053486422008-08-13T11:26:00.000-05:002008-08-13T11:26:00.000-05:00Whoa, fried cucumbers are blowing my mind! Have y...Whoa, fried cucumbers are blowing my mind! Have you tried adding either soy sauce or braggs to your marinade? It might add a little bit of umani/"meaty" flavor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-19195147077925269052008-08-13T10:20:00.000-05:002008-08-13T10:20:00.000-05:00i think the shroom looks mightly tasty! and i also...i think the shroom looks mightly tasty! and i also think that a steak sauce would be good to marinate 'em it in, too. it would give them a little more zing or something. or maybe rubbing them with some spices might be tasty, too?! <BR/><BR/>fried cukes = holyawesomeface! those guys look damn delicious! and i still need to find that dressing. maybe i'll do that today! w00t!<BR/><BR/>another rock'n meal, Bianca. you're making me wish my lunch break was right now! mmmmmmm!jessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239751125232117374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-28085021696400767012008-08-13T09:40:00.000-05:002008-08-13T09:40:00.000-05:00I love portobello mushrooms whether they are prett...I love portobello mushrooms whether they are pretty or not! And a mushroom "steak", you are talking my language, that is a type of faux meat that even my prissy ass would eat!<BR/><BR/>And those fried cucumbers, those alone are going to make me buy your cookbook. Seriously, after I post this comment, I am going to go take another look at those beauties!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01760009169211682230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-37559607485562986642008-08-13T09:35:00.000-05:002008-08-13T09:35:00.000-05:00I think the mushroom looks perfect (and I have no ...I think the mushroom looks perfect (and I have no idea how to add a chargrilled flavor). Yummy!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638165272107560928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-90143213185561597482008-08-13T09:16:00.000-05:002008-08-13T09:16:00.000-05:00those cucumbers look really great! I never would h...those cucumbers look really great! I never would have thought to do that with cukes - high five to your neighbours uber-cool mom!VeganCowGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860542537962810102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-74398193862033853582008-08-13T08:32:00.000-05:002008-08-13T08:32:00.000-05:00I agree with you - portabello mushrooms don't phot...I agree with you - portabello mushrooms don't photograph well. I've tried it myself. As for the fried cucumbers, I've never heard of anything like that! I usually eat mine with fresh lime juice and chili powder or saltRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483191918840445355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-69625816742125089772008-08-13T08:22:00.000-05:002008-08-13T08:22:00.000-05:00The mushroom steak looks yummy! If you sliced the...The mushroom steak looks yummy! If you sliced the mushroom in giant pieces after cooking, it might look like a flat-iron steak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-60550011201905122762008-08-13T08:20:00.000-05:002008-08-13T08:20:00.000-05:00The Mushroom still looks great to me!! And those f...The Mushroom still looks great to me!! And those fried cucumbers are quite intriguing!!LizNoVeggieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785142908687097216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-50789150671888743982008-08-13T03:15:00.000-05:002008-08-13T03:15:00.000-05:00Ughgh! Feel my rage! How could you not include a f...Ughgh! Feel my rage! How could you not include a fried cucumber recipe....they sound swoon worthy! The ethos of southern cooking is the best. Batter it and deep fry it and it's guaranteed to be tasty!<BR/><BR/>Aren't portabellos the best? I love love love them. I marinate them and thin slice them and cook them in barbecue sauce to make the most perfect slided barbecue sandwich. As for a more char grilled steak flavor...hmmm....I will think on that and get back to you.The Voracious Veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509936161614394899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2364183667091630765.post-65931755227108842732008-08-13T00:23:00.000-05:002008-08-13T00:23:00.000-05:00Fried cucumbers sound really freaking delicious ri...Fried cucumbers sound really freaking delicious right now!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com