Category Archives: Sides

Meatless Monday : Cinco de Mayo Recipes

We eat a lot of Mexican-style food year-round. For a vegetarian, the possibilities are vast. True, there are many non-vegetarian options as well, but so much of what my love for Mexican food centers around is the flavors. The complexities … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Pesto Pasta Salad

We are into the swing of little league season, since Silas made the minor leagues this year. That generally means there are at least a couple games weekly, including one mid-week game. Not a huge deal, except those mid-week games … Continue reading

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Veggie Fried Rice

Although I am over 2,000 miles away from Kaua’i these days, there are parts of my upbringing that I’ve obviously carried with me. When it comes to food, certain habits still exist. For instance, when I make chili, my southern-born … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday : Tempeh ‘Tuna’ Salad

The deli in our food co-op boasts an impressive number of vegetarian and vegan options.  The salad options are vast and generally you’ll be able to find a cold tempeh salad choice — my favorite being the curried tempeh, which … Continue reading

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Spanish Red Rice

When I was growing up, we had rice almost every night. Steamed, slightly sticky, white rice. Even if we weren’t going to eat it, there was a pot of these little sticky grains cooked to add into dog food. Seeing … Continue reading

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2013: My Favorite Recipes

We’re getting close to the end of 2013. I am not one for making resolutions, as I fully believe in working to make myself better year-round, without set deadlines. It’s an ongoing challenge. Of course there are things I’d like … Continue reading

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Purple Sweet Potato Pie

‘Tis the season to go blog MIA (apparently). Things have been crazy and busy – life, travel, crazy weather, the holidays… Every day appears to fade right into the next. We aren’t even going to talk about how Christmas is … Continue reading

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Baked Artichoke Squares

In the food world, I understand that Thanksgiving is a big deal. There are so many dishes to give your attention to, so much time to spend on preparing and planning. This year, however, Thanksgiving was a small ordeal for us. … Continue reading

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A Vegetarian Thanksgiving

Alright, we’ve arrived at Thanksgiving week. First things first – where the heck has this year gone? Are we really getting back into the swing of the holiday season? Okay, the shock is wearing off… While growing up, to my … Continue reading

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Braided Banana Bread with Walnut Coconut Cream Cheese Filling

When it comes to food, I’d say I am pretty open to trying new things. Whether it’s cooking new recipes or being willing to eat new foods, I’m all in. There are certain times when a meal or particular dish … Continue reading

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