mastodon 4.7.3Welcome to our culinary account.
We are Kuraiko and Ghostbear, we're not pros – just two pals who enjoy cooking up tasty dishes.
Follow us on our journey, exploring new cuisines and recipes, improving our plating and cooking styles.
Our style? Our prime cuisine are Italian and Asian, but not limited to.
Join us on this casual journey where the main ingredients are fun, friendship, and good food.
Cheers, Kuraiko & Ghostbear
Blueberry-Coconut Ice Cream
A rich, sweet and intensely colored ice cream.
Made from sweetened sugar-free condensed coconut milk, coconut milk, yogurt and blueberries for taste, while Inulin and Xanthan Keep it creamy when spun up in the Ninja Creami.
Sugar free dark chocolate, a low sugar granola and caramel style fibre syrup add some nice toppings without the sugar load.
Yummy!
#apronbrothers #icecream #blueberries #coconut #lowsugar
Craving a sweet treat without the sugar crash? We've got you covered!
This creamy low-sugar #icecream blends Greek yogurt, 1 ripe banana, strawberries and a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder.
Sweetened with stevia & an erythritol/sucralose mix, no added sugars beyond the fruit.
A small amount of xanthan gum and inulin gives it an pleasant texture spun up in the #NinjaCreami
Topped with sugar-free dark chocolate, #lowsugar granola and caramel-style fibre syrup.
#apronbrothers #vegetarian
Vegan stir-fried vegetables with crispy tofu. Charred, toothsome veggies from a very hot wok, coated in a dark, sweet & savory soy-based sauce that clings to every bite. Crisp tofu adds contrast, texture and protein. Served with aromatic brown rice.
Veg-heavy, low in fast carbs and added sugars, but rich in umami and flavor.
#apronbrothers #chinesecuisine #stirfry #vegan
Let's enjoy some Vietnamese Style Summer rolls together!
Chewy rice paper rolls, filled to the brim with homemade tofu deli slices, marinated and then airfryed.
Paired with crispy lettuce, fresh bell pepper, spring onions, carrot ribbons, herbs and nutty quinoa.
Served with a punchy soy-, vegan fish sauce- and sesame oil - based dip, this dish makes for a great summer meal!
Not 100% traditional, but absolutely yummy!
#apronbrothers #vietnamesecuisine #vegan
Fried veggies with quinoa, chickpeas & tofu!
A delicious, filling dish packed with fiber, protein & complex carbs. Loaded with nutty tri-color quinoa, creamy chickpeas, fried veggies, sweet tomato paste & crispy, chewy soy-marinated tofu.
Boldly seasoned with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika (use smoky if you fancy!) & fresh herbs.
Healthy, satisfying & great for meal prep.
A hearty, cozy vegetable stew.
Carrots, celeriac, onion, & garlic are sautéed in olive oil, deglazed with homemade veg stock, then simmered with herbs & bay leaf.
Air-fried Brussels sprouts, bell pepper, & potato are added.
The stew is partially blended for body without added starch.
Served with a small portion of chickpea pasta, halved vegan “meat”balls & green onion rings.
Precooked, overnight-chilled potato & legume pasta were used to reduce fast carbs.
#apronbrothers #vegetables #stew
Creamy Cashew & Roasted Vegetable Pasta
A rich Italian-style sauce built on a classic soffritto, garlic, tomato paste, deglazed with white wine and loaded with roasted bell pepper, zucchini & tomatoes. We stirred in roasted cashew butter for a creamy finish, balanced with herbs and a bright splash of white balsamic vinegar to cut the richness. No added sugars.
Comfort food without compromise, but with healthier choices in mind.
Some tasty, yet improvised food for you!
I planned a Tuscan Ribollita with Cavolo Nero, but my ciabatta was moldy.
So I turned it into a Ribollita-style pasta instead: all the Tuscan vibes, hearty kale, veggies, Canellini beans, tomatoes, garlic and herbs.
Saucy rather than soupy.
To keep the spirit, I topped it with crunchy, garlicy panko crumbs instead of toasted bread. Slightly smokey as well, by using smoked paprika.
~Ghostbear
Today we made Paneer Tikka Masala, with brown basmati rice, home made paneer and store bought papadam. And we used cashew puree to substitute the cream.
It was super delicious and pretty healthy.
~Kurai & Ghosty
#apronbrothers #indianfood #indiancuisine #paneer #tikka_masala #nom
Classic grilled cheese & tomato soup, with a few healthier twists.
Hearty tomato soup from a soffritto base with tomato paste, canned San Marzano tomatoes, peppers, tomate frito, fresh basil, lots of herbs, homemade veg stock, Yondu, freshly cracked pepper, & cashew butter for richness. Sweetened with stevia, no added sugar.
Grilled cheese on wholewheat toast for slower carbs, brushed with extra virgin olive oil instead of butter & grilled on a contact grill.
Today we made a Ribollita-style stew.
Lacinato kale, root vegetables, herbs, garlic, potatoes, Borlotti beans and San Marzano tomatoes mingling in a hearty veg broth.
Served with fresh herbs, Parmigiano Reggiano and slices of crispy whole wheat bread brushed with olive oil.
Hearty, flavorful, fresh, and cooked with a gentle nod to healthier choices.
Final shots:
Badischer Käsekuchen
A special version of the German cheesecake with Schichtkäse which is a special version of Quark which is a fresh cheese but... different.
Made in the air fryer. First try to make a cake in the #airfryer
~Kuraiko
Tomato, Egg & Tofu Stir Fry
A Chinese comfort dish: soft scrambled eggs, saucy tomatoes, spring onion, garlic, toasted sesame seeds & sesame oil.
We adapted it for our health: Stevia instead of sugar, sugar-free ketchup, added tofu for extra protein & bulk, a splash of Yondu for extra umami. Served with brown basmati, red or jasmine rice instead of white.
Tip: use canned San Marzano if you can't get good fresh tomatoes
Same soul. Same taste. And deeply comforting.
#apronbrothers #chinesecuisine
I'll start this account now with an experiment xD
No idea if this works...
Badischer Käsekuchen ( #Cheesecake )in the Air fryer...
It's with a special version of Quark which is a fresh cheese but different ;3
Bottom is short pastry then Schichtkäse with sugar, eggs, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract and topped with crumbles.
150°C for 20 minutes, we'll see how it goes...
Let you know when something burned down.
~Kuraiko