Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
Spicy Citrus Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce
I love tacos. Not overly decorated Americanized tacos covered with mass piles of sour cream, cheese, unflavored shredded lettuce and globs of guacamole. That’s not a taco. I like homemade corn tortillas (although you can find decent, authentic corn tortillas … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week 5
What happens when you try to make juice, but mid-beet juicing your juicer decides to simply die? I don’t suggest what this photo says I decided to do. Beat remaining beets to pulp in your food processor, then hand squeeze … Continue reading
Carrot Apple Beet Kale and Ginger Juice
Let’s face it. Kitchen disasters are inevitable sometimes. And as life goes, when they happen, you either adapt or not. You might say a few choice curse words. You may say such words, look at the pile of dishes you … Continue reading
Spicy Bloody Mary
I had forgotten about a good bloody mary until recently. However, when we were out meeting some friends and it was hardly 2PM, but we were in a bar, logically, a bloody mary seemed to be the best option. Or … Continue reading
Slow Cooked Corn Chowder
I’ve been enjoying our crock pot since Christmas. For one-dish meals, it works wonders, whether in the morning or at dinner time. Every new recipe is a brand new adventure. Sometimes it doesn’t really work out how I’d like (like … Continue reading
Whole Wheat Blackberry Ricotta Scones
When I was a kid (ugh, every time I write that, I immediately feel like a little old lady), I’d repeatedly go through my mom’s stack of cookbooks, bookmarking things that looked and/or sounded delicious. I’d check out cookbooks from … Continue reading
Day to Day Life: Week 4
Vegetarian Chicken Sausage with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto
Seitan can be intimidating, especially if you’re not familiar with it. For any new vegetarian, especially, this wheat-based veggie “meat” is straight up weird. It’s texturally similar to chicken (with a slightly larger amount of chew). While store bought versions … Continue reading
Homemade Banana Pancakes
It has taken me two decades to appreciate pancakes. What’s wrong with me? How is the idea of dessert-breakfast not appealing? Perhaps it’s simply that I’m not big on breakfast. I like black coffee and a glass of water. It’s … Continue reading
Double Herb and Cheese-Stuffed Crust Veggie Pot Pie
It’s a mouthful. The title. The dish. The meal. I couldn’t tell you the last time I had a pot pie before this one… vegetarian or not. I remember frozen, TV dinner style chicken pot pies every now and then … Continue reading