Category Archives: Vegetables

Tri-Color Quinoa with Spicy, Garlicky Kale and Baked Acorn Squash

Okay, so this recipe is similar to this recipe, but quinoa and garlic and dark, leafy greens are just that good, and I recently discovered tri-color quinoa at the groovy grocery (local health food store, as named by Jen) that … Continue reading

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Avocado Breakfast Melt

There is nothing new or inventive about this recipe– just really tasty and worth a mention. It’s a great morning melt whether you are vegetarian or not. 50% of my children love it (which is a pretty good average in … Continue reading

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Stuffed, Braised Artichokes

Fear not, the thorny artichoke! They are intimidating beasts, but can be tamed and worth the effort of doing so. Why I am now writing in Shakespearean style, I know not, but carry on, good man! 3 heavy, Globe artichokes 1/2 … Continue reading

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Coq au Vin

I made this for a dinner party I catered last night. It’s a great dish for entertaining because all the work is done ahead of time. It’s simple to prepare, but does take several steps to achieve the rich, finished … Continue reading

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Pizza w/ Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Red Onion

I am not kidding: This may be the best pizza I have ever made. Do not fear Brussels sprouts on this– they are undetectable, in fact none of the ingredients draws attention rather, they all work harmoniously together. I use a very … Continue reading

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Easy Fish Pie

Fish pie is a staple family recipe in the UK. It can be as elaborate or plain, complicated or simple as you like. The hardest part of most fish pie recipes is making the mashed potatoes for the top– which … Continue reading

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Chicken and Vegetable Curry (potentially vegan)

Cold days cry out for a spicy curry. This is a really good one because it is healthy, full of fresh, antioxidant loaded veggies and skinless chicken. Make it vegan by omitting chicken. 1/4 cup chopped, fresh ginger 3 fat … Continue reading

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Quinoa with Roasted Butternut Squash and Garlicky Collards

Quinoa has been around for thousands of years, but is just recently becoming a kitchen staple. It appeals to several different diets: It’s gluten-free, has balanced amino acids therefore being a complete protein (great for vegetarians) and is easily digestible. … Continue reading

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Ribbon Salad with Ume Dressing

I am virtually friends with this woman named Kim. Virtually, not as in ‘almost’, rather as in, Facebook. Our mutual friend Allyson introduced us a month or so back and we hit it off immediately. After a successful (and enviable) … Continue reading

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Rigatoni with Artichokes and Country Ham

Country ham is like southern prosciutto. Okay, not quite as delicate or complex as prosciutto in northern Italy, but really tasty and useful and stubbornly only found in southern states. Continue reading

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