Category Archives: vegetarian

Roasted Corn and Tomato Pasta (with chicken)

Tweet My last CSA pickup yielded some of the most delicious tomatoes I’ve ever tasted. As part of the tomato extravaganza, I had about 20 little orange cherry tomatoes (though I ate about 5 on my way home), a half … finish reading Roasted Corn and Tomato Pasta (with chicken)

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Hillstone – the perfect place for Mad Men (and vegetarians)

Tweet image courtesy of City Search Last night, following a trip to Bloomingdales to make a slight change in a wonderful 1st year anniversary gift from The Vegetarian, we decided to try Hillstone for dinner. I had read a New … finish reading Hillstone – the perfect place for Mad Men (and vegetarians)

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Mexican Style Quinoa

Tweet Quinoa is delicious and very healthy, but I do find myself trying to figure out what to do to make it more exciting. I’ve gone the way of making salads with beets, adding beans, among other things, but the … finish reading Mexican Style Quinoa

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Quinoa and White Bean Salad with Roasted Beets

Tweet Last month I posted a recipe featuring beets, my first post on the little red devils from Schrute Farms. Since that time, I’ve cooked beets several more times, including an attempt at roasting them with their skin on, then … finish reading Quinoa and White Bean Salad with Roasted Beets

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Tofu – Tips and Tricks

Tweet While I primarily eat meat, eating well prepared tofu with a good sauce can replace that hunk of  beef and still provide all the necessary protein. For many vegetarians, vegetables are the obvious choice for any meal, but grabbing … finish reading Tofu – Tips and Tricks

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Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

Tweet Sometimes when I go to grocery store, I know exactly what I want to cook with the fish or chicken I buy, while other times, like this, I have absolutely no clue. After picking up a couple nice pieces … finish reading Halibut, Braised Lentils, and Roasted Potatoes and Fennel

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Spicy Ginger Tofu Stir Fry

Tweet While I’ve posted stir fry type dishes before, this dish features a new little jar of spicy sauce I bought recently at an Asian supermarket. The sauce I speak of is a Chili Paste with Garlic from Lan Chi. … finish reading Spicy Ginger Tofu Stir Fry

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