Going back to the Farmers Market !!

As some of you know, I started my culinary adventure in Phoenix @ the Downtown Phoenix Public Market. I started selling crepes and ended up with a huge selection . I don't know how I manage but I always end up complicating things ;) It became fast very popular and people lined up patiently to get their favorite food.

I been missing it lots, the gypsy inside me was pushing to get back over there !!! So there I go !! I'm very, very excited !!!

I'll bring back the Brie + Onion Marmalade Quesadillas .

Beside that the menu will be completely  vegan , cooked from scratch and inspired in my beloved Mother India.

Next Saturday Menu:

 *Pumpkin + Garbanzo Curry with Basmati & homemade (vegan) Naan Bread.

 *Lentil Salad over a bead of Greens and tossed with Lemon Pickle Vinaigrette .

 *Vegan Pancakes served with Whipped Tofu Cream and Cocoa Syrup .

I'm still thinking about the drinks ....... will be an exotic surprise......

See you there  !!!

PUMPKIN SOUP

Ingredients :2 tbsp olive oil,1 tsp coriander seeds,1 tsp cumin seeds , plus extra to garnish,½ tsp ground turmeric,½ tsp mustard seeds,1 large onion cut into 8 chunks,2 garlic cloves, 3 cups, diced pumpkin, 2 plum tomatoes quartered,6 cups vegetable stock,1 tbsp lemon juice,cilantro leaves,the pumpkin seeds and garam masala to garnish.

Heat oven to 392F. In a bowl, mix together oil+spices.Add the veggies and mix well. Spread over a heavy baking sheet,roast for 30 mins until tender.Transfer into food processor with half the stock and process until smooth. Pour into a pot with the remaining stock, season, then heat until barely simmering.Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Garnish with a dollop of whipped tofu*+toasted cumin+pumpkin seeds+ cilantro leaves and sprinkle with garam masala.

*Whipped tofu:8 ounces silken tofu,pinch of salt,2 tablespoons oil,1lemon zest grated, 1 tablespoon soy or other nondairy milk,if needed.Puree tofu,oil,salt and lemon zest in blender or food processor until very smooth and creamy. Add milk if necessary for creamy texture.Chill for at least one hour before using.It will firm as it chills