Category Archives: main course

Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts

Tweet Yes, in case everyone was wondering, this is still a blog with new posts. It has been quite a while, but with upcoming arrival of the baby Carnivore (or vegetarian), things have been hectic. I have still been making … finish reading Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, Dried Cranberries and Pine Nuts

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Frying Pan Lasagna with Mushrooms and Eggplant

Tweet I’m not sure what compelled me to make a lasagna in a large 3.5 quart pan, but I have seen a recent influx if single portion lasagnettes and thought, “why not make one of these, but in a pan.” … finish reading Frying Pan Lasagna with Mushrooms and Eggplant

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Mushroom Ravioli

Tweet   I am not entirely sure what compelled me to make ravioli, but I had some really nice mushrooms (chantrelle and porcini) and felt like going the distance. It may have been the video I had watched earlier in … finish reading Mushroom Ravioli

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“Spaghetti” and Meatballs

Tweet On the upper west side of Manhattan, there is a restaurant called Tolani. The restaurant serves a pretty wide array of foods from Spain, South Africa, Turkey and offers something for everyone. One dish in particular is the Vegetarian’s … finish reading “Spaghetti” and Meatballs

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Parmesan and Parsley Crusted Pork Chops

Tweet The vegetarian was craving a loaded baked potato. And it turns out that a tomatillio and corn salsa recipe, that I had previously made for crab cakes, goes really well on top of aforementioned baked potato. I just needed something … finish reading Parmesan and Parsley Crusted Pork Chops

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Cod with Red Kale, Farro and Tomato Sauce

Tweet Rarely does Mark Bittman lead me astray. I had some cod and kale sitting in the fridge and really wanted to find a way to combine them into a dish. I also had a bunch of cooked farro that … finish reading Cod with Red Kale, Farro and Tomato Sauce

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Penne with Roasted Beet Ragu

Tweet Normally when I have a fridge drawer full of beets, I end up roasting them and making a salad or tossed with some couscous/quinoa. I have never made borscht (I need to soon) and I’ve never had beets with … finish reading Penne with Roasted Beet Ragu

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