For a couple of weeks this summer, our CSA was delivering a crazy amount of fresh sweet corn each week. And since there’s only so much corn on the cob we could eat, I sought out a good corn chowder recipe. As I was also snacking from a huge tub […]
Vegetarian
Curried Lentil Burgers
Sometimes I get a craving for Indian food. Sometimes I get a craving for a good veggie burger. This is the answer to both. If you’ve read the write-up of my Loaded Veggie Quinoa Sliders, then you’ll know my feelings on the frozen veggie burger market. It’s not that great. […]
Red Cabbage & Carrot Salad with Yogurt Dressing
How often do you find yourself with a head of red cabbage where you’ve only used a portion of it? A good sized head of cabbage yields a lot of shredded goodness. Whether you have one from your CSA, or picked one up just to use a small amount for […]
Pressure Cooker Barley with Shallots and Parsley
While I’m a huge fan of the big, hearty, chewy grains like barley, farro and wheat berries, I’m not as big of a fan of the long cooking times. Here’s a very simple recipe for cooking barley that uses a pressure cooker, or an Instant Pot, to cut the cooking […]
Asparagus Pesto with Basil and Pine Nuts
Growing up, asparagus was not exactly that high on my Favorite Green Vegetables list. It usually came from a can, was stringy and had a really metallic taste. I can’t imagine making asparagus pesto with anything from a can! It wasn’t until well after college that I started discovering […]
Crispy Lemon Tofu with Broccoli
Long ago, the restaurant Big Bowl had a signature dish called Crispy Lemon Chicken. I’m pretty sure I ordered it about every time that we went there. Similarly, my wife always ordered the Feel Good Chicken Wonton Soup. While it’s no longer on the menu, here’s an at-home version that […]
How to Make Crispy Tofu for Stir Fry
Tofu can be a great substitute for meat in vegetarian diets – but it’s not typically because of its flavor and texture. Straight out of the tub it isn’t going to fool anyone into thinking it’s a piece of sautéed meat. However, if you make crispy tofu and pump up […]
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
If there’s a staple recipe in the Food Blog world, it’s Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. This is a variation on that staple using the workhorse of cooking apples, the Granny Smith. The result is a slightly sweet butternut squash and apple soup. Astute readers will notice that “roasted” is lacking […]
Red Lentil and Quinoa Soup
Grains, Pulses and Vegetables all come together in this super flavorful Red Lentil and Quinoa Soup. Add an Aji Pepper for a boost of Peruvian flavor
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