Ployes with savory tofu filling

Brinner = breakfast for dinner! I made ployes, which are buckwheat crepes originating in Acadian Maine. They can be eaten sweet (with blueberry jam) or savory (with my tofu filling).

For info or to find a place to buy ployes mix: Bouchard Family Farm

The tofu filling was adapted from a WholeFoods recipe for vegetarian tacos. It's tofu that doesn't taste like tofu!

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Method

Put tofu, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander and salt into a bowl and mash together with a fork. Set aside.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and two-thirds of the green onions and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tofu mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the moisture has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes. Add beans and remaining green onions, stir well and cook until beans are heated through, about 2 minutes more.

Boudin from Lousiana and S'mores on a Stick

I cheated (!) and brought boudin made by my local butcher in my hometown in Louisiana. Here is a description from CajunGrocer.com:


"Boudin is a treat found only in Southern Louisiana, traditionally made with pork, rice and various vegetables, like green onions. However, you won't find one central recipe, because each butcher makes boudin a different way. Everybody has their own family recipe--some are spicier, some use different meats and flavorings--but the results are always delicious."

I also made S'mores on a Stick!

Ingredients:
1 package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 package of large marshmallows
1 package of graham crackers

Equipment:
bamboo skewers
open flame (I used my gas stove burner)
rolling pin
gallon ziploc bag
double boiler

Break graham crackers into small pieces and place inside of the large ziploc bag. Use a rolling pin to finish crushing the pieces. Once crushed, place the graham cracker crumbs in a shallow dish. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler with constant stirring, and set aside. String three marshmallows onto each of your skewers. Carefully toast over open flame. Working quickly, roll each trio of marshmallows in chocolate, and then roll in graham cracker crumbs. Let cool & enjoy!