Monday, July 18, 2011

Oddly Delicious

With everything going on in the Cotter household these days, I think its safe to say our days are pretty, well….. sporadic. Ever since we got back from Portland, we’ve been housesitting/dogsitting. In fact, we didn’t even unpack our suitcases. We just took them straight to our “house.” Quite the nomads here.

And poor Sadie, she went from my parents house (while we were in Portland), to this house (with 2 other dogs), and then tomorrow we will be switching homes and housesitting/dogsitting for yet another family. She’s really not sure what to think. But at least the dogs are welcoming her with open……bellies. haha.

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Anyway, since we’re feeling quite nomadic these days our meals have been rather “odd.” Meaning, whatever is in the panty is what I’m making.

Not to worry, we did not forget to keep some Cotter staples with us.
vegemite
Okay, back to my oddness.
 So, the first night we got back from Portland we were pretty much empty handed. I had some wasabi seaweed snacks left over from the trip, some eggs, and some GF flour.
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Can you guess what I did?
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Yep, wasabi seaweed crepes.
 Talk about ODD, but oh my, it was actually pretty darn tasty!!

Wasabi Seaweed Crepes

Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp GF flour (I used coconut and potato mixed)
  • 3 strips of wasabi seaweed OR you can use 1 sheet nori with 2 tsp wasabi powder or wasabi mustard
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2- 3 tbsp milk or water
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • any other spices you like. I added some paprika, cause we love paprika!
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • goat cheese or white cheddar (optional)
  • Sirracha Chili sauce to garnish.
Directions:
Combine your flour, milk/water, spices, egg, vinegar, and baking powder. Mix/beat well until smooth. Oil a pan and place on medium high heat. Add your seaweed strip to the bottom of the pan. Let them cook for a minute. Then add in batter. It will cook up quickly. Flip over once and cook on other side until golden brown. Place on plate and add cheese to topping. Microwave or broil for the last minute in order to melt cheese. Then add the secret sauce…..sirracha chili sauce!!

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Odd? Yes. Delicious? Surprisingly Yes!

What’s the oddest thing you’ve made lately? Did it turn out to be delicious?

Hope so!
Cheers,
LC

86 comments:

Pure2raw twins said...

this looks great!! what a great way to use seaweed

Ally said...

I want to try some of that seaweed.  I will have to get some of that!  I just did my first product review.  Do you ever use Vega?  That is what I reviewed.  Hope you have a fun week.  I have been missing Texas A LOT lately!  Wish we lived in Austin or San Antonio!!

Allyson Bunker said...

I want to try some of that seaweed.  I will have to get some of that!  I just did my first product review.  Do you ever use Vega?  That is what I reviewed.  Hope you have a fun week.  I have been missing Texas A LOT lately!  Wish we lived in Austin or San Antonio!!

Bonnie said...

That looks definitely odd but surprisingly delicious! I haven't cooked/created much lately since we've kind of been in between jobs/homes/lifestyles...but I miss it! And I so often make crazy combinations - I think my taste bugs are whacked out and anything tastes great to me. ;) What a crazy week for you guys (and your dog!)...I hope you can enjoy the time and have fun house sitting! 

Katelyn Block said...

OH my god. Those look so. good. I'm actually craving eggs and cheese lately, who am I. PLEASE explain to me what vegemite is?!

lindsay cotter said...

i have tried vega. I need to get used to it. The chocolate is the best. did you
like it?? Come back to austin! TX misses you.
 
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Tiffany said...

So happy to see that you're making the best of where you're at, hon!  It's such an admiring characteristic.  :)

That oddity looks NOMS!  I'm picking some of this stuff up tomorrow!

lindsay cotter said...

oh awesome. we think alike! and vegemite is a VERY concentrated yeast extract
with b vitamins. Its SUPER STRONG! good for cooking though.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

we arre so enjoying having SPACE! and a king size bed, haha. oh the little
things in life. You can relate I am sure.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh yes, we have pool and cable. Life is good. haha! if you try this, let me know
your thoughts!

Lindsay

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Holly said...

The picture of the dogs is hilarious!!! What a nice welcome :)

Oddest thing I've made lately: I can't think of anything that comes even close to what you posted! :)

Jayme @ Runner-n-Spice said...

Wasabi seaweed crepes! Whaaaaa!  They look impressively delicious though.  

lindsay cotter said...

I actually made another seaweed cake with your flour from twins bakery.
Delicious!! and right now, I am eating vanilla cashew biscotti. THis one is the
best so far! and the hubs and I both like biscotti to be hard so that we can dip
it in our tea or coffee.
 
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klh said...

Way to be creative!!  And the nomad adventures sounds a little fun : )  Umm...I cant think of an odd food item at the moment.  I am pretty boring in the foods I eat.  Happy Tuesday Linds!
Love!
Katie : )

Kristina @ spabettie said...

is that pup part DACHSHUND? :)  looks like it...  partly because that's what Basil always does when he wants belly rubs! :) 

these crepes look tasty - I love my seaweed and may have to try these! I (sometimes, ha!) come up with some pretty good stuff when I am down to few ingredients. today's lunch was a quick socca crepe filled with beans + red pepper in the food processor, topped with salsa. a big pile of spinach topped with salsa was the "salad" to go with it! :)

Stephanie said...

You cook with whatever is in the PANTY?! That would make for some interesting meals ;)

Looks Luke that dog is quite welcoming, enjoy your housesitting!

Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) said...

I'm all about odd food! It sounds delicious to me! Sirracha makes everything better! I hope you two get some nice quiet down time. 

Katie said...

Wow, that is an interesting combination.  I love it!  Those wasabi seaweed snacks are like crack. I love them

Erin Shipe said...

Yumm, these look great!! Hmm, I have made plenty of weird things (especially while in grad school), but I am having hard time thinking of one...lately it was throwing random toppings on a salad or a flatbread "pizza". Always tasted great, though!:)

Lindsay said...

wow interesting recipe. I love seaweed dishes. So good for you! :)

Sophia said...

wasabi seaweed crepes...that just sounds amazing!!! I've made omelete wrapped in nori before, but not with wasabi seaweed. That is genius!!
The oddest thing I've made...hm, that's hard, because I make a lot of odd things. lol.

Lindsey @ Yogi Bear said...

Wow! Hmm, I haven't made anything really odd lately - I guess I need to get on that! :)

Madeline said...

I put a lot of weird things together, especially after I've been gone because I just have weird things left in my fridge!

lindsay cotter said...

I agree. sirrachi gives it that edge, haha.

lindsay cotter said...

yes, but you've eaten wild animal. thats so cool and UNIQUE!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh I need to try your omelet! and of course, I love your recipes for that ODD
reason. You know that.

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lindsay cotter said...

me too!  such good vitamins in there. Seaweed salad is another favorite for
sure!
 
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Nutrition Manager & Fitness Consultant
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lindsay cotter said...

gotta love those late night studying concotions, right? or poor student
concotions? i know I had my fair share. haha.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

total crack! and now they sell them in bulk at costco!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

interesting and a little bit dangerous. haha, jk.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

your lunch sounds perfect to me! totally my style. But course, i think we share
the same tastebuds. And yes, I've been seeing another doxen. don't tell basil.

;)
 
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lindsay cotter said...

i feel like we go through this every summer, but at least that means more access
to pools! hehe.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

i know, weird combo. But really, they are tasty!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

Oh i am sure you can relate to "dog sitting." Right?
:)
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh yes, the travel pantry syndrome. it makes us get creative though!
 
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Tessa@AmazingAsset said...

Woo this is odd, but I am intrigued and want to try it :) I need to mix things up a bit with my food, I never try anything different! Thank you for the reminder to do so!

26runforfun said...

these are so funky! really they were good? i trust you, craziness!

kalli said...

you are reminding me of us and pet sitting.....it is kind of fun though :)  love what you made.  i love when i have strange ingredients and manage to come up with something amazing!  good job :)

Casey said...

Mmm..that looks like pizza. :) LOL

Sable@SquatLikeALady said...

How totally creative!! I llove it!

And Sadie looks like she is doing just fine with all the moving :D

Heather @ Where's the Beach said...

Interesting. And you gotta have the chili sauce right?

(what runs) Lori said...

 That might be odd but it still sounds wonderful to me! And it looks great! Seriously, some of the best recipes come from nothing in the pantry... ;)

LauraJayneBlog said...

I think they look pretty darn delicious - but then again, the only thing I don't put Sriracha on is my oatmeal and if I could figure out how to put it on that, I probably would!  I've never tried vegemite, but I've heard a lot about it...  I'm not sure if I'm ready to give it a try just yet though.  I'm more than a little afraid!

Rachelle Wardle said...

Looks good. :)  I made waffles over the weekend and threw in some bananas that were going bad.  It turned out delicious! :)  Always fun to try something new.

Allie said...

Hmmm I don't think I have made anything TOO odd lately! Last year I didn't have butter to melt on my popcorn so I put pineapple juice and curry on it. It was tasty!

Julia said...

i LOVE pup pictures. too cute. dogs are the best at always bringing a smile to your face :) so the pics totally made my stomach growl...i got a bit more nervous whne i read what it was but i am willing to try anything so I would be up for trying that sometime. haha! i am always throwing whatever  I have into a skillet and hoping for the best. luckily i have my dad's "taste" for food and I have not made too many terrible things (in my own humble opinion...haha!). have a wonderful day!

Kris | iheartwellness.com said...

You always make me laugh!! I have eaten weird things like this I think....I do love salty things and seaweed on lots of things too!!  Hahaha, this is cute actually!

xxoo

lindsay cotter said...

oh yes, I knew you'd like this recipe. Odd but so nourishing and flavorful!!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oddly enough, I have used sirrachi on my oatmeal, savory oats. Ever tried them
with nutritional yeast and avocado? YUM!!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

it does add more "flare" hehe.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

we're all about odd creation, right? I always love yours!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

I would totally make a seaweed pizza next. Good call casey!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

it is fun. Right now we have 4 dogs. haha, too cute! Wish sadie and pepsi could
be buds.
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lindsay cotter said...

i know, I am crazy! but i like crazy food and luckily so does the hubs.
hehe.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

sometimes trying new things helps me get more nutrients, ya know? I am all about
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lindsay cotter said...

oh I know you have, we have the same tastebuds.....THANK GOODNESS! How about you
make some kind of GF Seaweed pizza?!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

totally thought of you when posting the dog picture. You always post your dog
pics! And yes, try the recipe. Maybe it will go well with yogurtland? haha, jk.
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lindsay cotter said...

thats genuis allie! i love that combo. I'm going to try that!! hey, how's the
knee and the dorm? been thinking about ya!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

I think waffles on the weekend are mandatory! plus you can throw in tons of
fixins, like you did! next time add chocolate chips or PB! even better! 
 
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emily@runningperspective said...

hahah i love weird food combinations! even if other people don't find them too appetizing! loveee those seaweed snacks!

Sam said...

you are so creative! i posted my recent crepes adventure on my blog today :)

lindsay cotter said...

thankfully I married a man who shares the same weirdness in food. We are quite
the pair!
 
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k said...

definitely the wrong person to ask... at least your 'odd' things look edible! mine inevitably look revolting but are actually amazing... honest! lately? tuna mashed with dry oats and a bit of natural yogurt... oh and tomato puree... and some gherkins might have also found their way in there...

lindsay cotter said...

oh yea, going to see that recipe for sure!!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

haha, thats awesome! i'd do eat that. Really, I would!
 
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Monique said...

I can't say I've ever had a crepe like that before!!! Interesting :) And I love the cute little longhaired dachshund friend Sadie has made :) So cute.

Keri @ Blue-Eyed Runner said...

Awwww your puppies are adorable!!!

Lindsay said...

Hmm that sounds interesting, but I totally believe that it is delicious! I'm not sure I've made anything odd...I'm too plain jane with my food haha. :)

lindsay cotter said...

Okay lindz, here's my challenge for you. Make something out of seaweed this
week. You up for it?
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lindsay cotter said...

its like one big happy dog family here, haha.
 
Lindsay Cotter
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lyndzut@sbcglobal.net   
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lindsay cotter said...

really? I'm surprised. You are always exploring new foods. Maybe just not
seaweed, haha.
 
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Kath (My Funny Little Life) said...

WHAT are your dogs doing there?!?! :O :O :O

Well, I think I have to try around with wasabi more! I love its cold spiciness, but so far, I've only used it for sushi, or as an exotic substitute for mustard with a grilled piece of  meat.

tea-bag said...

have you ever had tamago nigiri sushi - egg omelet over rice & seaweed.  this is kind of like that!  and you know me ... i'm all about the odd! the weirder the better, in my book! :)

raina_smalltownrunner said...

Mmm... I love sirracha chili sauce!

Your poor dog.....oh, I bet sadie is happy to have you both back! Haha :)

lindsay cotter said...

oh I know you are the queen of wierd food, thats why I LOVE YOU! definitely need
to try that seaweed omelet. want to make it for me?
 
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Stephanie said...

That really IS odd!  I'd try yours...but I'm not sure that I'd make it myself!  Ha!

Heather @ Dietitian on the Run said...

Ha I don't think I've ever even had seaweed in my possession! The last randomly delicious thing I made involved pb + tempeh & some veggies on a sandwich. I had no idea the nut-butter could taste SO good with everything... ;)

Stephanie said...

My weird is usually inedible. I will usually eat it anyway. :D

lindsay cotter said...

i eat the unedible too, well because I just don't like to waste food I put
effort into. If its that bad, the hubs will still eat it. haha.
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh I know, nut butter goes with everything. and I must try that sandwich!
 
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lindsay cotter said...

oh I bet you'd make a great meal with this. Your extremely creative in my
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Holly said...

Oooo perfect! Since I JUST got those seaweed snacks :) Love the salty/ hot combination!

lindsay cotter said...

totally addicting and the spicier the better! right?
 
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Shannon said...

so creative, that looks AWESOME!!

Missy said...

Speaking of odd things and nori....
I use the untoasted nori sheets, spray them with braggs, smear them with peanut butter and sprinkle with gomasio.....fold it in half like a sandwich and then cut into bite size pieces with a scissor. 
Um...yum. 
I'm only sharing this because I have a feeling you might try it and I assure you you will like it. 

I love the way your culinary brain works, those crisps look delish!

lindsay cotter said...

um ya, totally would try that. I ate cashew butter on nori sheets with romain
lettuce leaf and spicy ketchup as a snack the other day. no shame here.
 
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