Thanks to @skquill for inspiring me to make another video game inspired food. Today's special is... Manana's battle soup! I took a crack at this and basically combined two soup recipes of mine into one, those being a hearty meat and veggie soup with a cream of soup recipe to create this one. The result is a very savory and filling meal that you can pair with rice or toasted bread on the side. So let's begin!
Ingredients:
1/2 pound of ground beef ( This was inspired by the ingredient bunnit meat from the game, though personally you can omit from recipe if you want a meat free soup OR for higher quality add braised beef, cut into chunks and simmer for 25-30 minutes in the pot during the step where we combine the flour and broth together before adding the veggies in)
4 large potatoes peeled and cubed
½ tsp salt
3 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
5 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 med onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup mild or sharp cheddar cheese shredded
3/4 cup sour cream
¼ tsp ground black pepper
3 celery ribs chopped
1 daikon sliced (used for the glitter radish)
3 carrots sliced (used for the comet carrot)
1/2 cup of mushrooms
Optional ingredients: 2 tbsp of balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp of brown sugar, a pinch of salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large skillet, cook beef and 1/4 of onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain excess grease. Bring back the meat to the pan to season with a pinch of salt, pepper and add in the listed Italian seasoning, dried parsley, onion powder and basil for taste. Set aside.
OPTIONAL STEP FOR PRESENTATION PURPOSES: chop mushroom heads and slice carrots long ways, cook in a frying pan with 1 tsb. of butter and a pinch of salt. Leave on frying pan for 6 minutes untouched, in the meantime prepare vinegarette by combining balsamic vinegar, pepper, and brown sugar, stir and set aside. Go back to the veggies, stir to make sure they're an orange/brown color, turn stove to low and slowly add vinegar mixture on top. Turn off heat completely after 30 seconds more of stirring. These veggies will be nicely glazed and perfect for your toppers. If you do not wish to do this, skip this step and add mushrooms and carrots at the same time you would the celery and potato to the stew.
Next, Peel and cube the potatoes into small pieces. Add the potatoes into a pot and cover with water. Season with salt and cook for about 10 minutes or until potatoes can be pierced through easily. Drain and set aside. (Similarly, for the daikon do the same, but chop it into the star shape recognized on the top of the soup in game before boiling. It will be used as the topper. IF you do not have daikon in your local store, slice one of the potatoes into star shapes instead and boil accordingly and chop the rest to add to the soup).
Into a pot, add butter and chopped onions and sauté until onions are tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Whisk in flour until incorporated. Add in the milk and chicken broth and bring to a soft boil. Add the potatoes and chopped celery (if you skipped the balsamic vinegar step also add in the carrots and Mushroom now), add in the cooked ground beef. Give it 10 minutes on medium heat to simmer and taste, if need be, season the soup with more salt and pepper. Mix in the sour cream and shredded cheese next. Bring the soup to a boil and remove from heat once a creamy consistency is achieved.
Serve into serving bowls, top with daikon stars and (if you did it) balsamic glazed mushroom and carrots. ENJOY!
Optional: serve with green onion on top for extra flavor!
Hi, could I request some food for a skykid (Sky: Children of the Light)? Preferably no vegetables as I can't eat most of those ^^" Fruits like apples, pears, bananas and watermelons are cool though (extra points if the textures don't clash w/ the rest of the food) and almost all sweet things are a-okay as well as potato snacks; I can also eat nuts and plant-based products though I can't stand fitness bars, tysm!
Ohhhhh this took some research but looks really cool!!
Apple Butterflies
Easy Clam Bake
Clams Oreganata
Rice Pudding with Berries
Enchanted Forest Cake (sub green apples if zucchini isn't okay)
Ginger Plum Tart
Elderberry Pie
Elderberry Muffins
Potato Soup (sub any greens or seasoning for the celery/onion)
Roast Honey Sweet Potatoes
Watermelon Pie
Strawberry Watermelon Slush
Simnel Cake
Nasturtium Poppers (for a sweet take, sub pear for tomatoes & honey for garlic!)
Exposing another queer person hobby of mine, I love to cook!
For work I just tried to make copycat (and slightly fancier) Honey Crepes from Legend of Zelda. Recipe and directions included (and very first-time-crepe friendly lol)
EDIT: One of these days I’ll figure out why the link is mean to me and shows the image when I create the post but won’t show it when I publish. But today is not that day. Today I just cry a lil.
First Request: A Tommyinnit fictive in my own system requested some easy recipes to help remind him of home, and is vegetarian. Of course I found some recipes for him, but wanted to share with everyone else too!
- 1 cup raspberry juice
- 1 cup blueberry juice
- 1 cup blackberry juice
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 liter of sparkling water or club soda
- 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- Fresh berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries) for garnish
- Sliced citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes) for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Mix the Juices:
In a large punch bowl, combine the raspberry juice, blueberry juice, blackberry juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, lemon juice, and pineapple juice. Stir well to ensure all the juices are thoroughly mixed.
2. Sweeten (Optional):
If you prefer a sweeter punch, add honey or simple syrup to the juice mixture. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste, stirring until the sweetener is completely dissolved.
3. Chill:
Cover the punch bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour, or until thoroughly chilled. This allows the flavors to meld together.
4. Add Sparkling Water:
Just before serving, add the sparkling water or club soda to the punch bowl. Stir gently to combine.
5. Prepare Garnishes:
Add fresh berries and sliced citrus fruits to the punch for a beautiful and flavorful garnish.
6. Serve:
Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Rambleberry Juice Punch over the ice. Add additional fruit garnishes to each glass if desired.
Tips:
- Customization: Feel free to adjust the types of juices based on availability or preference. You can also experiment with other fruit juices like pomegranate or cherry.
- Alcoholic Version: For an adult twist, add a splash of vodka, rum, or sparkling wine.
- Herbal Infusion: Add a few sprigs of fresh mint or basil for an herbal note.
Peasant Bread recipe from Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas.
Transcribed lore blurb:
"Peasant Bread
While traveling through Orlais, I spied this rustic and hearty bread being eaten by both Dalish and city elves alike. The recipe is very straightforward, calling for wheat, salt, and grease in nearly equal parts, and it produces a biscuit that feels like it would be right at home in any Fereldan dish. It does a wonderful job of mopping up any last bits of stew left inside your bowl, but it also pairs well with a bit of butter and jam."
Source: Dragon Age: The Official Cookbook: Tastes of Thedas.