Category Archives: Vegetarian
Chipotle Kale Pasta
What do you make when hunger hits you over the head and you are too lazy to go any further than your pantry? For me pasta is almost always the answer. For this quick pantry dish I fished out some … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta, Presto Pasta Night, Quick, Spicy, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Refried Bean Enchiladas
During my adventurous cooking years – that would be my 7 years of poverty as a grad student – homemade refried beans were a staple. Once I discovered a recipe in New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, I was hooked. Their … Continue reading
Eggplant "Bruschetta" Sans Bread
This post is for everyone south of the border or living in a temperate climate where it still feels like summer on a good day and spring on a “cool” day. I have been meaning to give Deb of Smitten … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Quick, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Vegan White Chili
I first came across “white chili” while living in Minnesota. Usually, it is white beans, chicken and some chilies, although not too much. Minnesotans don’t like too much heat, at least in their food! But lately I’ve been challenging myself … Continue reading
Posted in Entree, Mexican, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Mushroom Sugo with Rotini
If you have not already visited Elise’s blog Simply Recipes, you should. She has a huge repertoire of recipes and she does a fantastic job of describing them, well, in a word, simply. Not only does the blog update nearly … Continue reading
Leek and Kale Potage
I have two younger sisters who have denounced my tendency to “make stuff up,” as they judge it, in terms of knowledge of a wide variety of things. It is true, that when I was younger I would say things … Continue reading
Posted in Comfort Food, legumes, Quick, Soup, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Fennel, Celery and Herb Salad
Whooosh! Hear that? It’s the sound of fall blowing into Southern California. The winds pick up, the air chills (a few degrees or so) and the sky gets threatening with dark clouds and sometimes spits a few rain drops on … Continue reading
Posted in Herbs, Quick, Salads, Side, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Cannelini Bean Crostini with Magic Herb Sauce
Ummmmmm………….that would the sound of me speechless. When I read about Heidi’s Magic Sauce on 101 Cookbooks, I had no doubt it would be good. But really, words fail me. So amazingly good, that I probably should confess that … Continue reading
Roasted Pepper Roll-Ups
Until recently, roasted peppers were not high on my list of fun and exciting ingredients. Something about the smell of jarred peppers just did not sit right with me, along with their slimy texture. But after roasting ancho peppers to … Continue reading
Posted in Cookbooks, DIY, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Italian, Quick, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Eggplant Involtini with Fresh Ricotta and Scallions
Eggplant usually divides people into separate camps – love it! hate it! And then there are the fence sitters who will reflexively say they don’t like eggplant, “it’s slimy” or “I don’t like the seeds.” Here’s another one for getting … Continue reading
Posted in Cheese, Cookbooks, Italian, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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From Kirsten's Kitchen to Yours 