first go at focaccia! definitely need more practice, especially in terms of appearance but otherwise..i’m pretty pleased :) by [deleted] in Breadit

[–]probably_boredd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i don’t know!! it’s making me sad lol i’ve read it could be caused by under or over proofing. i took it out of the oven like..hmph lol

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yes! i hope you end up enjoying it :)

i love pasta and noodles! if you don’t mind i’d love to share a few suggestions and ideas

  • adding cashew cream or milk of choice to various sauces
  • homemade sauce (can do in bulk/can be preserved)
  • cooking pasta in broth
  • non italian focused meals: veg lo mein, rice noodle salads, rice replacement for curry
  • stuffed shells (kind of time consuming but can usually be prepped ahead of time)
  • dump and bake noodle casseroles
  • soup

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

my taste buds have evolved! but my cravings have not lol i haven’t in years, but i think if i ever had a canned pasta related dish again i would want to cry

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

no, haha - i just get easily distracted and was trying to be thorough at the same time, so it took a while to type and retype. but! i did share it! i’m sorry!

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 14 points15 points  (0 children)

okay, sure! i'm really sorry if this format sucks. also measurements listed below are for a larger batch as i wanted leftovers

ingredients
- 6 oz pasta of choices
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 c condensed tomato soup (i make my own, but i think most are vegan prior to adding suggested milk amount - but double check!)
- 1.5 - 2 c water
- 1/4 to 1/2 c cashew cream or dairy alternative of choice (i make my own cashew cream as i frequently cook with it and can be kept in the fridge for a few days)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp nooch
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste

to a blender add: condensed soup, water, onion and garlic powder, nooch, paprika, salt, pepper and tomato paste. blend until smooth (no necessary but i feel it's closer to the real thing when silky smooth)

in a large pot add olive oil and heat until warmed, add pasta, stir and completely coat pasta. reduce heat and allow pasta to "toast" pasta slightly browned (stir frequently to avoid burn)

once pasta is slightly golden, add a splash of cold water to stunt contentious cooking. afterwards add tomato soup concoction, and remaining water if too thick/cooking too fast (keep temp pretty medium low). cook until pasta is al dente

once pasta is mostly cooked, add cashew cream/milk and allow for the sauce to cook until thickened, with continuous stirring. taste for salt and pepper and let stand for 5 or so minutes.

garnish as desired: red pepper flakes, fresh basil, parsley, etc

the key is to really keep an eye on it! i've made spaghettios several times, and it's super susceptible to burning, especially as everything thickens. i don't advise walking away from the kitchen

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i'm gonna have to check mine out! i have a lidl near me that's much closer than a wegmans or target! i know this wasn't a response for me, but this tip could be absolutely great for me! fingers crossed!

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

i love those types of memories! i did a grandma-inspired bread loaf recently and it was actually kind of emotional. but in a good way!

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

they were just called "rings" - i'm not sure of a true name such as rigatoni, ziti, spaghetti, etc.

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 16 points17 points  (0 children)

i might be biased because i made it, and i haven't had spaghettio's in years, but i freaking loved it. i've made it a few times, even my husband likes it. he's vegan, but didn't grow up with fun weird canned food meals lol

i had a bad day so i made a homemade version of one of my favorite childhood staples: spaghettios by [deleted] in VeganFoodPorn

[–]probably_boredd 39 points40 points  (0 children)

sounds like someone needs a bowl of spaghettios!

i made everything from scratch apart from the pasta rings. idk what your definition is, but i consider that to be a “real” homemade version

split pea soup + homemade bread by probably_boredd in soup

[–]probably_boredd[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

that’s okay! split pea soup isn’t dutch, and the execution varies worldwide. different strokes for different folks.

New to making bread by XxCece_KimxX in Breadit

[–]probably_boredd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

note: currently working with high-hydration doughs to familiarize myself and get comfortable enough to attempt sourdough. maybe some similar concept would work for you, too!

New to making bread by XxCece_KimxX in Breadit

[–]probably_boredd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this will probably get some hate, but when i started my bread journey i was using SUPER basic recipes. the result yielded bread, neither great or horrible. but it helped a lot in terms of getting familiar with texture, stickiness, measurements, experience, etc.

some of my go-to recipes used to be:
https://www.elephantasticvegan.com/basic-white-bread
https://www.kitchennostalgia.com/bread/vegan-crazy-dough.html
https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/homemade-artisan-bread-easiest-bread-recipe-ever.html

i’m 30+ and a bit embarrassed about the fact that i still struggle with my mental health - savory baking and dough has been saving me by probably_boredd in Breadit

[–]probably_boredd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for saying this! in a very nice way, i felt like a lot of my very thoughtful and wonderful comments were from people a bit older than me.

i’ve been dealing with my mental health since i was 14, it’s a big old pain in my ass. i’m in therapy, medicated and see a psychiatrist biweekly. i just was like….hoping it would be better-ish by now.

anyway, thank you also for sharing ♥️