The Kamikaze Cook-Tip (Broccoli)

If you like the crunch of water chestnuts in Chinese food, but don't keep them around the house, you can use broccoli instead! Use the stem of the broccoli (another reason to buy the less expensive, full broccoli instead of just the crown) and cut off the outer green part of the stem. Slice the remaining part into poker chip size pieces and add towards the end of the cooking time. They're crunchy and healthy!

The Kamikaze Cook- Challenge

Do you have a recipe that you love? If so, send me a copy and let's see how I would "Kamikazeize" it!

The Kamikaze Cook #41 Homemade Bon Bons

I'm a chocolate junky. I admit it. When I have the opportunity to go to See's Candies, I take it. The stuff they sell in the grocery store is all sugar and doesn't satisfy me. Which brings me to excellent news- I've found a way to make my own, personal, Bon Bons!

I found a recipe that is super simple and you can just add whatever flavor you want. I made one (pictured) with just vanilla flavoring covered in melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and it's divine. The other one I made is homage to See's "Mayfair" which has cherries and walnuts in a milk chocolate shell. I'm very impressed!

Keep in mind that you can almost always easily half or double recipes.

Basic Fondant Recipe:
1/3 c butter (soft)
1/3 c light corn syrup
1t vanilla*
1/2 t salt
1lb powdered sugar

Blend butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt. (*If you want a different flavor, and there are endless possibilities, you should use that flavor in place of vanilla.) Add powdered sugar until well combined. Fondant should be smooth and not too sticky. Roll into balls and put into fridge until your chocolate has melted and the balls are set up a bit. You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips or combine them for milk chocolate chips. Your choice!

The Kamikaze Cook #40 Spicy Tofu with Noodles

I love bourbon sauce! Carl's Jr. had a burger out for a short time with this delicious, sweet/spicy sauce that I adored. While in the supermarket, I found a envelope mix and thought I'd try it at home. I put it on some chicken and it was good, but a bit to spicy for me. I'm a wimp when it comes to hot. So, with leftover sauce, I decided to try it on tofu. Between the noodles and tofu, the spiciness was contained and I enjoyed it very much. Still wish Carl's would bring that burger back though...

Dice tofu into bite size pieces and marinate in bourbon sauce while preparing the rest of the meal (or longer). Cook egg noodles per package instructions. Heat a pan with a bit of cooking spray or oil. Place marinated tofu into pan and simmer while noodles are cooking. Then add green beans. (You can use fresh or canned.) Once noodles are fully cooked, strain and place back in large pan. Toss tofu and green beans in with noodles and keep on low heat for 5-10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!