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Eggplant Parmesan with Homemade Creamy Garlic Basil Marinara
Although there are days where a simple, easy, quick meal is appealing, the truth is most times I prefer cooking something that takes a bit of time, a little bit of time management and planning. Meals that come in steps. … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Sauces, Vegetarian
Tagged basil, cheese, eggplant, garlic, herbs, tomatoes
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Homemade Haupia
Some times I get homesick. I’ve lived in Oregon for over eight years now, but Kauai will always be a part of me. Besides, I still have family–blood related and not–living there. Mostly I get homesick for the ocean; being … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged coconut, coconut milk, sugar, vanilla
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Creamy Curried Split Pea Soup
Cold, wet, winter days simply ask for soup. A few weeks ago, I bought green split peas in bulk. A total brain fart. I thought I was getting lentils. I’ve got to admit though–prior to tonight I never cooked a … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, carrots, celery, cilantro, coconut, coconut milk, cumin, curry, curry powder, garlic, ginger, lime, onion, potatoes, soup, split peas, sweet peppers, tumeric
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Vegetarian Chicken and Herbed Dumplings
I don’t think I’ve ever had non-vegetarian chicken and dumplings. Don’t let that run you off from trying this recipe. Please. I scoured the inter-nets for quite some time, searching for the best chicken ‘n dumplins recipes. I knew seitan … Continue reading
Easy Chicken-Style Seitan (Wheat Meat)
Don’t be scared. What is this plate of spongy looking stuff?! Why is it on your food blog?! I know. It’s a little freaky looking. It’s seitan: a vegetarian “meat” product, made from the proteins (gluten) of wheat. I told … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Meatless Meat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged herbs, nutritional yeast, sage, thyme, vital wheat gluten, wheat
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Creamy Honey Cumin Lime Slaw
Cabbage is most certainly on my list labeled “Foods Not Enjoyed.” Coleslaw? C’mon now–no thank you. I imagine it’s partially because of another “food” on that same list–mayonnaise. However, as I mentioned before, I’ve been trying to eat more of … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurants, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged cabbage, carrots, cilantro, coleslaw, cumin, honey, lime, mustard, onion, slaw, sour cream, vinegar
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Cheesy Potato Gratin with Chiles and Corn
Sometimes I think the reason I enjoy cooking so much, or so often, is because it’s fulfilling. Literally and in the most basic way. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy a good meal? And then when you cook a meal that’s based … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged bell peppers, black pepper, cheese, corn, garlic, onion, poblano peppers, potatoes
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Easy Coconut Chocolate Mousse
Maybe it’s because I’m officially closer to the 30 than 20 since my last birthday. Maybe it’s because I’ve been finding it fun to cook all kinds of things I didn’t think I’d enjoy. Maybe it’s just because my tastes … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Gluten-Free, Kids, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged chocolate, coconut milk, sugar, vanilla
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Spinach and Tofu Lasagna
Lasagna’s one of my favorite go-to dishes for feeding a crowd of people. There are probably infinite ways you can put one together, depending on what you want in it. You can keep the recipe simple, using numerous pre-made ingredients, … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Sauces, Vegetarian
Tagged artichokes, basil, cheese, garlic, mushrooms, pasta, spinach, tofu, tomatoes
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Brown Butter Honey Banana Cake with Whipped Honey Buttercream Frosting
Some days require cake, regardless of special occasions. Fancy cake, plain cake, frosted, unfrosted, cupcakes, layer cakes, sheet cakes… Cake. I’ve struggled with food in the past — counting calories religiously, limiting myself with numbers and quantities. Worrying about where … Continue reading
Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
