Dinner

Surf n’ Turf, + iHerb Giveaway

May 2, 2010

Happy Sunday, friends. I appreciate your kind words about my mom’s boyfriend’s son — they meant the world to me. So in my last post, I mentiond that I grew up eating a little differently from most of my Greek fam. They were carnivorous; red meat made me squirm. They liked their veggies cooked through; [...]

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Swiss Chard Leaves Stuffed with Middle Eastern Rice

February 23, 2010
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One of the very first vegan dinners I prepared for myself without the help of a cookbook–and one of the meals I’ve enjoyed most consistently since–was stuffed cabbage. I’d cook bulgur wheat with currants, celery, carrots, cinnamon, and cumin, and I’d stuff it into steamed cabbage leaves. It was always a wonderful meal, and it [...]

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Raw Polenta with Marinated Cherry Tomatoes

November 19, 2009
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Greetings, all. Thank you for such thoughtful responses to my Thanksgiving jitters post; I hope that my tips on vegan dining will come in handy! I know that I’ve been promising Thanksgiving recipes for a week now, and they’re coming! First, I’m sharing a recipe that isn’t for Thanksgiving, per se, but can be enjoyed [...]

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Root Vegetable Salad with Maple Cinnamon Vinaigrette

October 2, 2009
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Ah, autumn. Season of cider and squash. Of pumpkins and pies. Of nubby sweaters and boots and wool jackets. Of chilly mornings on country porches, sipping hot coffee tea. Of jack o’ lanterns and roast turkeys root veggies. In spite of the fact that I’m a warm weather girl, fall is my favorite season. I [...]

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Sunflower Seed and Carrot Pate

August 19, 2009
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This is my little tribute to sunflower seeds. You guys know I love cashews. And why wouldn’t I? They’re the most versatile nut: so mild and creamy that they can be used as a base for nearly any dessert, pate, or sauce. They’re the reason why I love my raw alfredo, and they’re the secret [...]

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“Chef Gena”

August 13, 2009
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Hey guys! Forgive the lack of posts this week! I’ve been totally swamped, but I’ve loved watching you all respond to Sarma’s amazing interview! Keep the comments (and entries) coming, OK? Recently, my friend Zestycook did a post on foods we hated as a child but love now. I don’t think I ever tasted cilantro [...]

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Raw Peanut Noodles, and Kitchen Musings

August 3, 2009
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Hi all! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. This recipe is a great lesson in what to do with leftovers. Remember the Asian dressing I mentioned as a part of my raw dinner party? Well, I found myself with a small surplus last week. Since the dressing is highly reminiscent of the peanut sauces one [...]

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