Baked Potato Skins

1. Carefully wash the potatoes

2. Arrange them in the oven under 400 F, bake 20 mins.

3. Take them out of the oven, let cool.

4. Cut them in half.

5. Scoop out the flesh leaving a thin layer behind.

6. Lightly grease them on both sides. ( any type of oil will do)

7. Place them back in the oven, 400 F, bake 15-20 mins on each side, or until crispy.

8. Sprinkle your favorite seasoning or top with vegan sour cream. Serve warm.

The Savory Three

Ingredients:

2 bell peppers

1 eggplant

3 potatoes

3 cloves garlic

2 tbsp. soy sauce

3 tbsp. water

salt to taste

This is a very famous and easy Chinese dish to make. Make sure to follow the order of adding vegetables to get the perfect level of tenderness. 

Chop all veggies to bite size.

Heat a little larger amount of oil than you usually do in a pan. (Potatoes and eggplant absorb the oil really fast. Use a pan with a lid.)

First. Add in potatoes. Saute 3 mins.

Second. Add in eggplant. Saute 3 mins.

Third. Add in bell pepper and garlic. Saute 3 mins.

Last. Add in 2 tbsp. soy sauce, 3 tbsp. water and some salt to taste. 

Cover and let it cook 2 mins. ( Keep an eye on the water level. Do not burn the veggies.)

This dish is called 地三鲜 (di san xian) in Chinese. It can be translated as the savory three from the earth.  It is such a famous and tasty dish so almost every restaurant in China has it on the menu. 

Baked tomatoes, squash and potatoes

Ingredients:
Onion, tomatoes, yellow squash and potatoes, thinkly sliced
Olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Vegan parmesan cheese
Cook onion first until tender and slightly golden.
Arrange the onion on the bottom of the baking dish.
Overlap tomatoes, squash and potatoes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle with thyme and Parmesan.
Drizzle with oil.
Heat oven to 375 F.
Bake covered for 30 mins. Uncover and bake until golden, 30 mins or more.
(From magazine)

Root Veggies Chowder with Collard Ribbons

1. Combine orange juice, maple syrup, vinegar. Set aside.
2. Heat oil. Cook onion. Add salt and ginger. Add water to make broth. Set aside.
3. Heat oil. Cook potatoes, carrots and rutabaga until well-browned.
4. Add vegetables to onion broth. Cook until tender.
5. Add collard greens.
6. Stir in 2 Tbs. of orange juice mixture.
(From magazine)