Cookbook of the Month - Koko's Kitchen

November 26, 2009

Brownies- Vegan and You'd Never Know It

These are from the cookbook of the month- Rebar. They are vegan brownies and they are oh-so-delicious. Decadent and cakey, no one would ever know that they are vegan. My boyfriend (who constantly reminds me of how much I am missing out on by not eating meat, or drinking milk, etc.) loved these! When I... read more →

November 18, 2009

Yam & Pepita Quesadilla

I have to start this by saying that it’s possibly the best quesadilla I have ever had. The combination seems strange but, even stranger is how well it works! I love roasted yams and put them in a healthy ancient grain tortilla with a mixture of monterray jack cheese and cheddar cheese (heavier on the... read more →

November 14, 2009

A Meal From Japan

I love Japanese food and I go out for Japanese food almost weekly. There are some great local sushi places that are super cheap and produce great food- I’m addicted. Some of my favourites are the crab miso soup, gomae (spinach in a peanut dressing), sunomono salad, california rolls, spider rolls (sushi with deep fried... read more →

November 11, 2009

Mesclun and Fresh Pear Salad

As you may have noticed the Cookbook of the Month is a book called Rebar. Rebar is a restaurant located in Victoria, British Columbia- just a ferry ride away from where I live! I actually haven’t been to Rebar though, but I’ve been eyeing this book in bookstores for a long time! I finally got... read more →

October 28, 2009

Vichyssoise and Pumpkin Hummus

As you may know, I’m unable to taste many things in my culinary school due to meat stocks or meat itself being used in the cooking process. I took it upon myself to make a vegetarian vichyssoise at home, as I was intrigued and had never before tasted this cold potato-leek soup. The texture was... read more →

October 20, 2009

New England Clam Chowder

Hello everyone! It’s been a little while since my last post and at last….something NOT pumpkin! After making a New England style clam chowder in my cooking class, I wanted to try to make MY version at home so I could actually taste it- sans pork, and chicken stock. I used vegetable stock with a... read more →

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Brownies- Vegan and You'd Never Know It

Yam & Pepita Quesadilla

A Meal From Japan

Mesclun and Fresh Pear Salad

Vichyssoise and Pumpkin Hummus

New England Clam Chowder

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