For those days when you’re craving something that’s not on the menu at the Hub, try something new: make a dish from scratch! Purchase students in the residence halls, don’t fear: you don’t need a fancy kitchen to make great tasting food – all you need is a microwave! Put that MicroFridge to good use – it’s not just for making popcorn anymore.
In this column I plan on sharing easy recipes with you, along with ingredient lists, helpful tips, and step-by-step instructions. All of these recipes are prepared and taste-tested before they’re posted, so they’re guaranteed to be good. (I plan on testing out vegetarian and vegan dishes too!)
So have some fun with friends and try out a recipe or two. Give Micro-Cooking a try and remember: just because you have a small kitchen, doesn’t mean you’re limited in your possibilities! Happy cooking!
This Week: VEGAN BANANA “ICE CREAM”
Knowing I was on the lookout for easy recipes, my mom emailed me a link to a banana mousse recipe that could easily be made in the dorm room (with the aid of a blender, which my roommate and I are so fortunate as to have). Having a friend who is a vegan, I decided to substitute the regular milk and yogurt for soy products. This was certainly a time for experimentation. The directions of the actual recipe were vague, so I decided to just go with what seemed right to me. The results were definitely more like an ice cream than a mousse, but certainly yummy!
VEGAN BANANA “ICE CREAM”
For this dish, you’ll need:
- a blender
- measuring spoons
- a bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soy milk
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 medium banana, cut in chunks
- 1 cup vanilla soy yogurt
Method:
- Wash your hands before handling any food or equipment!
- Place milk, sugar, and banana in the blender. Blend for thirty seconds or until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and fold in the yogurt, combining completely.
- Allow to chill in the freezer for around an hour. Stir up with a spoon. This should have the consistency of a soft ice cream. Freeze for longer if desired.
- Because bananas will turn brown, this is something best eaten the day you make it.