I know meat is expensive. I hate buying meat. I have a package of steak and a bag of generic Wal Mart chicken nuggets in my freezer. I suck. I should probably think about doing some shopping. Eh, first things first.
Meat stretching (giggle) is obviously not a new concept. In this book, TVP (Texturized Vegetable Protein) is being introduced into recipes. I don't think I have ever knowingly bought TVP, but I am sure it adds the needed protein for stretching meat.
Imagine it is 1974, or 1976 if you are not quick enough to snag the first edition, and you see this book at the store. How quick are you going to be to add this to your cart based on the cover:
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Stuffed Baked Potatoes. I'm going to use the term "stuff" loosely. It's sliced potatoes spaced apart by SPAM slices and glued together with American cheese. |
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A beefy pie of mystery. Let's just keep it a mystery. |
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Meatloaf potato roll up. I'm convinced it would be every bit as tasty as it looks. All it needs is a catsup (not ketchup) sauce. |
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Little info on TVP. I think of TVP and I imagine Taco Bell "meat". |
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Maggots borne from a head of lettuce. |
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Glazed Ham Patties. If you think making ham patties like a crabcake sounds like a plan, then this is for you. Smear some melted apple jelly atop of it and you have a meal that makes no sense. |
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These Chicken Crepes Elegante are so elegante the white sauce acts as a natural source of light. |
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Cheese Tomato Shortcake. Ehh..looks like pink pus atop of a sponge. |
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Let's go meatless!!!! Manicotti stuffed with loads of cottage cheese. |
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Apple Omelet. Because in some parallel universe, it's good to combine an omelet with apple compote. My tastebuds are weighing the options and they say no thank you. |
Ehhhh..There were so many meat ideas in here, if I ever make it to the store, I might have to bypass the meat and do something meatless.
U.N.T.
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