This Thai inspired dish is simple and tasty, and easy to modify for a full veggie version. Go nuts with veggie combinations–the choices here are solid options, but go with what’s fresh and in season, if possible. The recipe generally makes extra sauce, which makes the next time you feel like curry even easier. Continue reading
Eggs benedict are one of those treats that I only have once in a blue moon, but sometimes there’s no other acceptable option for brunch. Love love love a good veggie Benny. And a bad one can totally ruin an otherwise fabulous morning. Those of us who are on a gluten free diet might think that means the end of Benny joy, but not so. Nice golden quinoa patties solve the muffin problem perfectly.
This hearty and flavorful soup is creamy and rich despite it’s vegan nature. While great as a starter, it’s also filling enough to work as a light entree.
After banning meat, poultry & fish from my diet over 25 years ago (WOW, I must be getting old!?!), I’m still a bit squeamish about many fishies. I started introducing a smidge of fish back in my diet a few years ago for a variety of reasons, but am incredibly picky about freshness, flavor (as in not much fishiness), and sustainability. Check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch for guidelines of good fish choices and the big no-no’s. Anyway, these salmon cakes are tasty treat that even we picky folk can love.
This deep into winter, we’re starting to run out of the standard (in our house) local butternut squashes so have started braving some of the more exotic and storage-proof varieties. We got a hilarious 12 pound hubbard squash from our local food co-op (Idaho’s Bounty) a few weeks ago. That baby wasn’t gonna win any beauty contests (and I’m so sorry I forgot to take a picture of it so you could share in the giggles), but it turned out to be a tasty bugger! After a slightly ridiculous wrestling match with it and the butcher knife (again, wish there was a video for you), I got it in half and into the oven. I don’t have any hints for you on an easy way into these guys, but just consider it an efficient use of time–entertainment and exercise for the day while prepping dinner.
Yippie Livin' 