Category Archives: vegetarian

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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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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Savory Bread Pudding with Gruyere and Swiss Chard

Oh Em Gee– this is a tasty super-tasty side dish or vegetarian main course! 1 loaf artisanal bread sliced into 1″ cubes (12-14 cups cubed) 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (evoo) 2 leeks, white and tender … Continue reading

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Umami’s Magic Dusting Powder

You’ve tasted it a million times, like when you had that mind-blowing grilled hamburger with sautéed mushrooms at that place– it was so good because it was so umami. Continue reading

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Pineapple Water

The kids away for an entire week, my husband and I decided to splurge and use some of his Marriott frequent stayer points, on one night ‘away’. We were only headed downtown of our home city, but there is something … Continue reading

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Green Papaya Salad

I served this at a dinner party last night and people sort of lost their minds. It is so fresh and delicious, it’s redunkulous. Whether or not you like fish sauce, it is integral to this dish and no one, … Continue reading

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Spicy Bombay Granola

I love the idea of granola (healthy, snackable, satisfying), but have no sweet tooth. So I developed this recipe using strong savory/sweet/spicy flavors. It is addictive… and great to curb late afternoon hunger pangs, as well as yummy nibbles to … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

Qualifier: These are stuffed mushrooms made for vegetarians, not mushrooms stuffed with vegetarians… I was having a small get-together with my best girlfriends. Two of the attendees, Emma and Aimee are vegetarian. Remember, way back, when saying someone was vegetarian … Continue reading

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