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Author Archives: Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
Panko Crusted Tempura Shrimp
Despite growing up in a half-Japanese family and on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, seafood was nowhere on my list of favorite foods as a kid. Or even on the list of foods I would eat. … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Sauces, Seafood, Sides
Tagged Asian, batter, battered, cocktail sauce, crusted, fried, ginger, Japanese breadcrumbs, panko, Panko-crusted, shrimp, tempura
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Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
If I had to pick my absolute favorite dessert, it would have to be cheesecake. Cheesecake that is not for the faint of heart, or those on a steadfast diet, or those who prefer completely light sweets. Rich and filling … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Dessert, Vegetarian
Tagged cheesecake, cream cheese, eggs, graham crackers, meyer lemon, sour cream, vanilla, vanilla bean
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Roasted Asparagus and Broccoli Soup
I don’t have a lot of experience dealing with death. At least not when it comes to people. I have experienced a multitude of pet deaths… Growing up, we raised guinea pigs. 50 or so guinea pigs all at once. … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Life, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged asparagus, broccoli, chives, cream, garlic, herbs, leeks, lemon, meyer lemon, onion, potatoes, soup, walnut oil
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Cheddar Chive Polenta Waffles
A couple years ago, we got a waffle iron and I quickly became enamored with making various types of waffles: brown butter, buttermilk, whole wheat, plain, cinnamon apple, blueberry, overnight yeasted waffles. Then one day Silas came home and said … Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Dinner, Kids, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged cheese, chives, herbs, polenta, savory waffles, vegetarian chicken and waffles, waffles
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Basil Pesto and Caramelized Onion Tofu Patties
Sometimes when things like tofu or tempeh go on sale, I get a little impulsive and buy way too much of both, not thinking it’s too much of course… Rather, of course I’ll use six blocks of tofu and ten … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged basil, bell peppers, carrots, egg, garlic, herbs, onion, oregano, tofu, tofu patties
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Cinnamon Spiced Apple Pancakes
As I’ve said before, pancakes are all the rage in our house. I get tired of plain old pancakes. Well, not old, but plain. Or buttermilk. Or blueberry. Or banana. Or banana-nut. Or chocolate chip. My mom used to make … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Kids, Vegetarian
Tagged apples, cinnamon, cinnamon apple, ginger, pancakes, vanilla
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Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Bean Icing
Most of my memories surrounding things cooked in the house I grew up in have to do with my mom. My dad’s meals often seemed thrown together in a chaotic combination process that sometimes worked, but more often instilled fear. … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Vegetarian
Tagged cinnamon, cinnamon rolls, dessert, homemade bread, maple syrup, sourdough, sourdough starter, vanilla, vanilla bean
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Roasted Carrot, Sweet Potato and Apple Soup
Sometimes I like to cook meals based on color. Maybe because I’m a weirdo. Maybe it’s because if I’m taking the time to cook something made to taste good, I’d like for it to look appetizing as well–and for me, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged apples, carrots, cumin, garlic, ginger, herbs, lemon, soup, sweet curry, sweet potatoes, tarragon, thyme, yams
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Spring and Where Time Goes
Spring time is by far my favorite season. It hasn’t always been. I enjoy winter. Most of my life, I preferred summer. But spring time in Ashland means green. It means sporadic sunshine that can’t be planned or counted on. … Continue reading
Posted in Life
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Jalapeño Cheese Tamales
For quite some time, I was not a fan of tamales. I didn’t care for all that dough and so little filling. I would’ve much preferred some tacos or even a burrito, for that matter. Then I had a horrible … Continue reading
Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
