pasta

Creamy Fusilli with Beets, Kale, and Toasted Pine Nuts

December 15, 2011
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Thursday night express post! This is my kinda pasta. Fusilli overflowing with beets, garlicky kale, toasted pine nuts, and just a touch of electric pink cashew cream sauce. This bowl screams “healthy!” more than most pasta dishes, replacing what’s usually a bowl full of beige colored pasta with the bright hues and beauty of the [...]

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Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

October 14, 2011
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First of all: wow. That vaccine discussion was one of the best we’ve recently had, wasn’t it? I was blown away by the comments: the ones in favor of vaccines, the ones opposed to them, and the ones that expressed my own bag of mixed feelings. If you’re behind on posts, please check this important [...]

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Hurry Up Vegan: White Bean and Summer Vegetable Pasta

June 28, 2011
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A few weeks ago, my DC family was kind enough to have me over for dinner, and even kinder to cook a bunch of vegan dishes for me. They all raved about how interesting it was to make vegan food: my aunt noted that it compelled her to try spices and flavor pairings she’d never [...]

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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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Creamy Hemp Basil Sauce

September 22, 2009
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Hi guys! I’m back, and in spite of the fact that I have officially disgusted all of my coworkers with nose blowing, I’m all better! Thanks for the good wishes On Sunday, I hinted at a new sauce I’d be sharing this week. Well, mystery revealed: it’s a creamy hemp basil sauce, and it is [...]

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