Tag Archives: Vegetarian

Asparagus and Pea Salad with Fried Shallots

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

This is a welcome departure from your every day greens and dressing. I was inspired by a fava bean/asparagus salad recipe in Bon Appetit.  The salad is served cold, but be sure to save the frying of the shallots for … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

This recipe comes from my friend Joelle.  She inspires me to create really great tasting vegan dishes.  When she brought these cupcakes to work one day I honestly couldn’t believe they were vegan.  Don’t make these because they’re vegan, make … Continue reading →

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Salad Bar

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

Obviously I didn’t invent the idea of a salad bar.  But you may not have thought of this as an easy, healthy weeknight dinner.  The cool thing about the salad bar is that everyone gets to choose what they want, … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Radishes

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Radishes are coming into season now so I thought I’d repost this method for roasting them: If you like roasted root vegetables like turnips and beets, you’ll love roasted radishes.  I had never eaten a radish that was cooked, so … Continue reading →

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Spring Green Asparagus Soup

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

There is almost nothing I like to make more than soup.  There is almost nothing I like to eat more than a smooth, pureed soup.  Maybe chocolate.  Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.  I like … Continue reading →

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Almond Vinaigrette

Posted on February 16, 2013 by

I get so tired of vinaigrette.  My standby is just olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper.  Sometimes I add a little mustard for creaminess.  It’s boring, but we all know we are supposed to eat salad so I just keep … Continue reading →

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Creamy Whipped Butternut Squash

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

This decadent, creamy side dish is almost like eating a dessert.  I love to pair it with roasted meat or chicken and a tart, tangy salad.  It’s sweet, but not too sweet, creamy and rich, and it’s better for you … Continue reading →

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Warm Barley and Brussels Sprout Salad

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

This recipe is adapted from Food Network Magazine.  I get a lot of inspiration from magazines.  I usually read a recipe and then make it my own in one way or another.  In this case I couldn’t find quick cooking … Continue reading →

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Roasted Parsnip Soup

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

We are at the height of root vegetable season, and parsnips are one of my favorites.  If you’ve never tried them they are really quite special.  They look like a creamy, white carrot.  They taste like a cross between a … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Corn and Shallots

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

This is a terrific side dish and my new favorite way to serve corn.  No, corn isn’t in season right now, but my kids love it.  Frozen corn is an acceptable alternative.  This recipe comes from a really fun cookbook … Continue reading →

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