testing, testing 4, 5, 6

i tested another few winners from terry hope romero's forthcoming cookbook!

first up was a coconut black eye bean curry & an okra masala {also known as bindi bahaji}.  the coconut curry was a rich and mellow curry and a great alternative to the tomato-based curries i usually make.  along with it, perfectly cooked okra - which i could not get enough of!

{coconut black eye bean curry & okra masala}

{okra masala}

then there was this rich and creamy white bean & celery root puree.  mmm, this one was so good!  i love a good mash and i think this was actually the first time i had cooked celeriac.  this puree was a hit and it certainly won't be the last time it graces our table.

{luscious white bean & celery root puree}

and finally i think what might just be my favourite so far was this chipotle tofu cemita sandwich {of all things, a sandwich i know, but it was AMAZING!}. 

{chipotle tofu cemita sandwich}

a soft roll piled high with spicy chipotle tofu, refried beans, mayo and a ton of fresh veggies.  sorry that the best i can do for a photo is this one taken with my blackberry.  at the time of making this one my camera was being held hostage in a tour van with my good looking vegan musician of a husband.

i think i need to throw a little mexican-themed fiesta soon so that i can make these chipotle tofu cemita sammies all over again, but in miniature slider versions!

and yes, you're invited.

{ps. if you're interested in seeing some of the other recipes i've tested for terry's new cookbook you can find them here.}