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Remember to drain the ice-cream tofu well, then dry it further by sauces | D4 letting it sit between layers of paper towels. For vegetables, use what- ever is on hand. The following recipe uses shredded cabbage and sliced carrots, but broccoli and cauliflower florets or asparagus can be added. The key to making this dish successfully is having everything prepped before you start D.I.Y. DRIZZLE cooking. Then it takes just minutes to stir-fry it. Sauces give ice cream a fuller flavor — I modified the recipe slightly, and the results are delicious. and they’re easily made at home It’s a true one-pan meal that can be on the table in about 20 By Robin Davis ˙ THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH minutes. It also happens to be healthful, packed with pro- ˙ othing else says summer like ice cream. For folks without the time to tein, fiber, vitamin A and beta whip up their own, might we suggest mixing up a sauce to drizzle over carotene. the top? ˙ Sauces elevate the decadence of store-bought ice cream, even As for nutrition, the dish is lower-end brands. ˙ And homemade versions of sauces taste universally packed with vitamin A and better than what is found in jars and bottles (which are often packed with beta carotene, as well as cal- N cium, protein and fiber. artificial ingredients). ˙ Our chocolate sauce combines cocoa powder with chopped chocolate and adds honey, which provides an earthy, more complex sweetness. [email protected] See DRIZZLE Page D5 ∑ Lo Mein with Tofu recipe | D3 $ Market District Catering 10 OFF MarketDistrict.com and Event Planning your next $75 or more Event Planning purchase. Making It Easy to Feed Your Business Must present Giant Eagle Advantage Card® with coupon. Excludes purchases of prescriptions, gasoline, milk, tobacco, cigarettes and other items prohibited by law. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Not subject to doubling. Copies and facsimiles not accepted. Coupon has no cash value. D2 THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Food WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2012 BREAKING NEWS: DISPATCH.COM GET REAL MAIN COURSE For B.H., Mount Vernon VENISON CHILI COOK’S CORNER Makes 6 to 8 servings ook’s Corner is a recipe exchange column. We This is a great way to use cubed and ground venison. publish requests below in Recipe Help, then, in 1 C upcoming weeks run recipes sent as responses ⁄4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons chili from readers. 1 teaspoon paprika powder When answering a specific request, please submit a 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon ground recipe you have tried. Unless noted, the recipes are 1 teaspoon onion powder cumin 1 not being tested, so be sure to check the copy of the ⁄2 teaspoon cayenne 2 teaspoons dried recipe against the original before sending it. pepper oregano Put each recipe on a separate piece of paper with Salt and pepper 1 can (15 ounces) 1 your name, address and daytime phone number. If 1 ⁄2 pounds boneless crushed tomatoes you want only your initials used, let us know. venison rump, cut into 1 bottle (12 ounces) beer 1 List the ingredients in 1-inch cubes 1 ⁄2 cups canned low-salt 1 order of their use and note ⁄2 pound ground venison beef broth the number of servings 2 cups chopped onion 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1 each recipe makes. 2 garlic cloves, minced ⁄4 cup water Send your typed or Grated cheddar cheese for printed contributions — garnish ERIC ALBRECHT DISPATCH; FOOD STYLING BY ROBIN DAVIS requests and replies — to: In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Combine Lo Mein With Tofu and Vegetables Cook’s Corner the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and salt The Columbus Dispatch and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Rub over venison 34 S. 3rd St. cubes. Add cubes and ground venison to pot. Cook until Tofu provides Columbus, OH 43215 the meat is well-browned, crumbling the ground venison as it cooks. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and Or by email to: oregano. Stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Add [email protected] tomatoes, beer and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to healthful protein medium-low and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. in Chinese dish DESSERT For S.T., Columbus In a small bowl, stir cornmeal into the water to make a paste. Add to the chili. Stir to incorporate. Cook, stirring After weeks of baking, recipe in which to try it. It’s APPLE FRITTERS occasionally, until thickened, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. parties and extravagant easy to stir-fry and picks up Makes about 20 Serve with cheese. meals, many of us are the flavors of the sauce. E.C., Columbus craving lighter, more Remember to drain the tofu Vegetable oil for frying 1 cup sour cream healthful well, then dry it further by 1 egg, beaten to blend 1 cup self-rising flour PER SERVING: 262 calories; 29 g protein; 11 g carbohydrates; 2 g 1 fiber; 10 g fat (2 g saturated); 96 mg cholesterol; 144 mg sodium food. letting it sit between layers ⁄2 cup milk 3 apples, peeled, cored, 1 One of paper towels. 2 teaspoons sugar cut into ⁄4-inch-thick SCONE answer is For vegetables, use what- 1 teaspoon cinnamon slices For S.T., Columbus the fol- ever is on hand. The follow- Confectioners’ sugar lowing ing recipe uses shredded Pour enough oil into a heavy large pot to reach a depth of CHRISTMAS SCONES recipe for cabbage and sliced carrots, Makes 8 2 inches. Heat to 375 degrees. Lo Mein but broccoli and cauliflower Combine egg, milk, sugar, cinnamon and sour cream in a I have made these many times. I’ve even substituted With Tofu florets, asparagus, green bowl. Mix well. Stir in flour. dried cranberries for fresh. The recipe appeared in Good and Vege- beans or even corn can be Working in batches, dip apple slices into batter, then Housekeeping many years ago. tables. ROBIN added. place in hot oil. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Lo mein The key to making this 1 1 Turn over and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer to paper 1 ⁄2 cups flour ⁄4 cup chopped pecans is a Chi- DAVIS dish successfully is having D2 THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH | FOOD | PROTOTYPE 2012 1 1 towels to drain. 1 ⁄2 teaspoons baking ⁄4 cup sour cream nese dish everything prepped before 1 Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Serve warm. powder ⁄4 cup orange juice featuring stir-fried noodles. you start cooking. Then it 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons grated The recipe below uses takes just minutes to stir-fry G.P., Columbus 1 ⁄2 cup butter orange zest whole-wheat linguine, but it. 1 PER FRITTER: 80 calories; 2 g protein; 10 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; ⁄2 cup chopped 1 teaspoon cinnamon Chinese noodles can be As for nutrition, the dish Cook’s Corner 4 g fat (2 g saturated);CLASSIC 19 mg cholesterol; CORNER 90 mg sodium cranberries 1 tablespoon sugar used instead. is packed with vitamin A Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Tofu is used as the pro- and beta carotene, as well For more recipes, visit Dispatch.com/food. Each week we feature an oldie-but-goody recipe tein source. For those as calcium, protein and from this week 10 years ago. Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cranber- unfamiliar with the pressed fiber. PIE For Peggy Townley, Simonton,For C.I., Texas Hilliard Need a recipe? Want a recipe? Here’s how our exchange works: ries, pecans, sour cream, juice and zest. Mix just until soybean curd, this is a great [email protected] Requests are made through “Recipe Help,” and responses from CHOCOLATE CHIP PIE blended. readers are published thereafter. When answering a specific Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead Makes 8 servings 1 together. Roll out dough to ⁄2-inch thickness. Cut out with request, please send a recipe you have tried — and double-check 3 1 ⁄4 cup (1 ⁄2 sticks) butter, 1 cup semisweet chocolate all details, as we don't test most submissions. Include your name 3-inch biscuit cutter (or fancy holiday shape) or roll into a LO MEIN WITH TOFU softened chips circle and cut into 8 wedges. Mix cinnamon and sugar and AND VEGETABLES (noting whether you prefer that only your initials be used), ad- 2 large eggs 1 cup chopped nuts sprinkle onto scones. Arrange on baking sheet.

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