Betty's Banana Bread

This was my first baking attempt, (well, pre-mix muffins don't count), and the start of my fascination with baking my own cakes and breads. I am still amazed how the combined ingredients can change so dramatically after some time in the oven. Creaming the butter was a bit of a challenge, but I eventually got there. I also only used one loaf pan for this recipe, which works fine. Always be sure to do your toothpick check, and oven times will vary.

1/2 cup Crisco (or 1 stick [1/2 cup] margarine) (1 stick = 113 g)
1 1/2 cups Sugar
Cream together

Add
2 eggs
3 or 4 Ripe bananas, mashed

Alternate, adding to the creamed mixture:
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp Salt
1/ tsp Baking soda
with
1/2 cup Buttermilk

Add:
1 tsp Vanilla

Pour into 2 prepared (buttered and floured) loaf pans.
Bake at 350 deg F (or 180 deg C) for about 50 to 60 minutes.
Test with toothpick to see if done (toothpick comes out dry).

Cool completely.

When cooled slice very thinly. Spread with butter or soft cream cheese and put another slice on top. Cut in half or thirds, layer in overlapping rows on a plate and serve. Delish!

Chili Con Tofu

K.D. Lang: All You Get Is Me

by Victoria Starr

k.d. lang’s Recipe for Chili Con Tofu

1 lb. tofu, drained and crumbled
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 cups tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups cooked (or canned) kidney beans and 1 cup bean broth or water
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin
pepper
In a bowl, combine tofu, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large suacepan, combine tomato sauce, kidney beans (and juices), and water. Bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil over medium-high heat in skillet.
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and tofu mixture; cook, stirring 3 minutes or until tofu is lightly golden. Stir tofu mixture into simmering tomato sauce; cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.
Note: I found this recipe when I read this biography again recently, and I thought, let’s cook it for our upcoming party! Just keep in mind that tomato sauce does not refer to ketchup as I thought, but works the same way when you hang around the stove to reduce the liquid. I also substituted garlic powder for Chat Masala, which contains garlic anyway. Have fun!

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