Category Archives: vegetarian

Farro, Beet and Tomato Salad

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Evan

Tweet     Not too long ago I was at Le Pain Quotidien, a French style cafe with a food ranging from pastries and coffee to tartines and salads. When I was there, I ordered what they call a Farmhouse … finish reading Farro, Beet and Tomato Salad

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Spaghetti with Ramps, Peas and Mushrooms

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Evan

Tweet When spring arrives, so do the delicious little ramps. Ramps are really just wild leeks that are much smaller and harder to come by. While I find them to be a really nice cross between garlic, onions and leeks, … finish reading Spaghetti with Ramps, Peas and Mushrooms

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Personal Matzo Brei’s with Red Peppers, Scallions and Parsley

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Evan

Tweet Every year during Passover when I was growing up, my dad would make Matzo brei, which is basically crumbled up matzah that was soaked in water mixed with eggs. The version I’ve always had was very basic, nothing else … finish reading Personal Matzo Brei’s with Red Peppers, Scallions and Parsley

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Leek and Mushroom Macaroni

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Evan

Tweet Once in a while restaurants will tout a menu as the “grown-up” version of something, usually a classic dish like pizza. You know, pizza with sriracha sauce or something that now has pickled stuff and eggs on top. I … finish reading Leek and Mushroom Macaroni

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Pan Roasted Cauliflower

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Evan

Tweet I’ve been meaning to make this simple dish for a while now, a whole head of cauliflower roasted with just salt and butter. Michael Ruhlman has a an easy recipe on his website for using a oven-safe pan for … finish reading Pan Roasted Cauliflower

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Butternut Squash Soup

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Evan

Tweet While I don’t live in Washington, D.C. anymore, I still follow many fellow bloggers who still live in the nation’s capital. I still read their recipes, great restaurants and other DC news despite being all the way up here … finish reading Butternut Squash Soup

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Mashed Potatoes: Pressure Cooked

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Evan

Tweet Whenever I watch Top Chef or Iron Chef, I always take notice to some of the amazing cooking techniques the chefs utilize. They often use sous vide machines to cook meat perfectly, crazy chemicals or freeze foods with liquid … finish reading Mashed Potatoes: Pressure Cooked

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