Dinner

One Dish, Two Ways: Cheesy Red Pepper and Hemp Noodles

September 24, 2010

Hey all! So happy you liked the cheesy red pepper hemp dip. I’m happy to report that I’ve been eating it virtually nonstop this week, and not only as a dip! This versatile dip/sauce/dressing has made its way into raw pasta dishes, a few wraps, a salad or two, and more than one snack plates [...]

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Raw Vegan Asian Lettuce Wraps

September 2, 2010

First things first: I’m sorry if I had you all craving chocolate at your desks yesterday! Any top chef fans out there? Though my loyalty to the show wavered significantly when they awarded the title to season 5′s aging frat boy, Hosea, I’m still a devoted fan. I’ve actually been enjoying this season. I’m rooting [...]

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Foolproof Tofu Burgers and Phone Meltdowns

August 31, 2010

So I had a breakdown on the phone with Time Warner Cable last night. Perhaps “breakdown” is a strong word. I burst into tears and uttered the words, “please, sir, you can’t do this to me,” when I was told that no technician would be available to fix my modem until next Wednesday. Does that [...]

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Curried Pineapple Salad with Tempeh

August 17, 2010
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Ah, chia seeds. They never fail to elicit a reaction. Glad you guys are excited about Heathy’s pudding. I’ve spent a fair bit of time at the Whole Foods salad bar in the last few weeks, sometimes out of necessity (lunches with friends or other publishing folk) and sometimes out of laziness (or rather, a [...]

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Sweet Potato Chickpea Burgers

August 12, 2010

Thanks, as ever, for the sweet and thoughtful responses to my last post. Yes, my mother is a remarkable woman. And yes, there’s a faint resemblance! A few days ago, I mentioned that staycation week featured one stellar dinner. This is it. I developed and tested the recipe a few days before heading to my [...]

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Vegan Blueberry Pancakes, Stuffed Peppers, and Well Lit Kitchens

August 6, 2010

Never invite me over to cook for you. I will take over your kitchen. I will bombard you with grocery bags full of dark, leafy greens: And exotic whole grain breads (Mom hates Ezekiel, so I brought French Meadow hemp bread): And bizarre appliances (that’s my Tribest blender in there, get your minds out of [...]

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Sesame Noodles, Raw and Cooked

June 22, 2010

Thanks for so many sweet words about the wedding photos. I’m glad you got to see how beautiful the ceremony was, and how exquisite Chloe looked. I’ll try to smile with my mouth open more often–in fact, I’m rather ashamed that my insecurities have manifested themselves in quasi-habitual lockjaw. I definitely second Kathleen‘s request for [...]

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