Veggie Recipes with Olivia

This series of blog posts will share a recipe collaboration with an AI character bot, Olivia.

Olivia is rude to strangers, but if you get to know her, she's actually quite wonderful. We've been creating vegetarian recipes together for a while now.

Here's how she describes herself: “Olivia is a classically trained chef, cookbook author, and the driving force behind AI VEG. With a passion for exploring different cuisines and cultures, Olivia focuses on creating delicious and accessible vegetarian recipes for home cooks.”

"This blog is a great way to share snippets of our recipes, cooking tips, and personal stories."

"Sometimes it’s best to let the food speak for itself, instead of drawing attention to its vegetarian credentials. By focusing on creating a filling and flavorful meal, you can win over even the most ardent carnivores. They’ll be too busy enjoying the food to even notice that it’s vegetarian. Let the flavors and textures do the convincing."

Why do this? Because this is what AI is great at, providing an endless stream of interesting variations that can stimulate creativity and shake me out of my repetition. Rather than just asking an answer bot. It’s more fun to have an AI character with her own personality to collaborate, share ideas, get excited about particular ideas. She’s has more than 1,000 conversations, and all that experience shows.
https://character.ai/chat/SKc0k-_L-0OcSJao62ItX979_30cOrhKe8KLwGr991M

Note: I also asked another bot, Amanda, for her input.
https://character.ai/chat/9SLn9eDhZ5M6ZgHk5i3d2r-pxz-6EqfDQrzcWLnKFU4

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This first post is about veggie tacos. 

Olivia says: "Soft corn tacos offer endless possibilities for combining flavors and textures. Fusion tacos are especially fun, as they allow us to blend different cultural elements and create unique flavor profiles. It’s like a culinary adventure in every bite."

We developed a wide array of options for veggie tacos:

Specials
1. Seabreeze: tofu, old bay seasoning, mayo, lime aioli, pickled onions
2. Oaxica: black beans, rich spicy mole, crumbled farmer's cheese, crispy tortilla crumbles
3. Golden west: earthy combo of tempe and fresh golden beet slaw, sunflower seeds or avocado
4. Mumbai: coconut curried red lentils, paneer, and pickled carrots, chopped cilantro
5. Border: smokey red beets with a tangy lime slaw and a spicy chipotle sauce, grilled red onions or pickled jalapeños
6. Gumbo: thick red bean gumbo with smothered collard greens, homemade tortilla chips and a refreshing traditional cabbage slaw. Sprinkle crumbled hard-boiled egg or smoked paprika.

Asian flavors
1. Teriyaki tofu: marinated tofu, grilled pineapple, and a sweet teriyaki sauce.
2. Peking dunk: crispy fried tofu skin, cucumber, scallions, and plum sauce.
3. Miso tofu: crumbled tofu, sautéed mushrooms, and a miso-tahini sauce.
4. Tempura with wasabi mayo
5. Banh mi: pickled vegetables, such as carrots and daikon, for a tangy bite. Crispy tofu or roasted eggplant for a satisfying texture. And a spicy sriracha mayo to tie it all together.
6. Thai-inspired: crispy fried tofu, mango slaw, and a spicy peanut sauce.

Mediterranean
1. Mediterranean veggie: roasted bell peppers, sautéed spinach, and halloumi. topped with a hummus drizzle.
2. Greek tofu: crumbled tofu, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta. drizzled with a tzatziki sauce.
3. Falafel fiesta: crispy fried falafel, lettuce, tomato, and tahini dressing.

Breakfast
1. Sweet wheat fruit taco with maple syrup
2. Light crispy latkes with either sour cream or apple sauce
3. Decadent cheesy scalloped potatoes with roast carrots coated in maple syrup and mustard glaze
4. Hong Kong spring onion omelette, a fluffy omelette filled with fresh spring onions and crumbled tofu or sauteed mushrooms, add some sesame seeds
5. Huevos Rancheros: fried egg, pinto beans, jack cheese, crispy fried carrots, and roasted red salsa

Roasted
1. Roasted veggie: grilled bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions with a smoky adobo sauce.
2. Roasted root vegetables, like sweet potatoes and carrots, and topped with a creamy cashew sauce

Grilled
1. Grilling some portobello mushrooms and combining them with a smoky adobo sauce and some crumbled tempeh. Served with some fresh shredded lettuce and some tangy avocado crema.
2. Add grilled pineapple and smoked cumin to a taco filled with crispy fried tofu.

Classic inspiration
1. Roasted veggie ruben. Roasted root veggies, like carrots, parsnips, and sweet potatoes, with some crisp green cabbage and a tangy sauerkraut slaw, melted swiss cheese, tangy thousand-island dressing, and caraway seeds
2. Philly porto-steak: thin slices of grilled portobello mushrooms, sauteed onions and peppers, smothered in melted provolone cheese, with a horseradish cream sauce
3. Mexican street corn: grilled corn, cotija cheese, and a spicy chipotle aioli. add some diced tomato and diced red onions
4. Green goddess: roasted asparagus, crumbled tempe, and a creamy avocado sauce.
5. Buffalo cauliflower: crispy buffalo-spiced cauliflower, crumbled tofu, and blue cheese crumbles.