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Satisfying Summer Salad: Quinoa and Bean Salad with Spicy Seared Tempeh and Cumin Vinaigrette

July 21, 2011
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Have you ever tried to convince somebody that salad can be a meal? Not a side dish, not a garnish, not a appetizer, but a meal. Dinner, served. It’s not always easy: here in the CR universe, salads are the stuff of feasts. But to many people, the word “salad” signifies nothing but greens, a [...]

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NYC Bloggers Unite Over Five Courses

May 24, 2011
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Over three years ago, when I met Melissa in my first ever blogger dinner, we remarked on the fact that, at the time, all of the “big” bloggers seemed to live in Florida. Or someplace south of D.C.. Where, we wondered, were all of the NYC foodies? Weren’t we living in the food capitol of [...]

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Creamy Carrot Ginger and Coconut Soup

September 13, 2010
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On Friday night, I made a simple supper for my friend Tom. Tom and I pretty different eaters. He’s an enthusiastic carnivore, and I’m an outspoken vegan. But we see eye to eye on a few foodie matters. Tom’s father is a farmer and, by Tom’s account, a “hippie.” Each fall, Tom brings back bushels [...]

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Beet Ravioli with Root Vegetable Filling

November 8, 2009
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Ah, seasonal food. How sweet it is. How sweet, especially, at this time of year. Tomatoes and peppers still linger from August, while kale, carrots, and broccoli arrive by the bushel, and winter squash are just beginning to appear. There’s nothing quite like autumn. In spite of the wear and tear that the impending holiday [...]

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