Category Archives: Appetizer

Whole Wheat Blackberry Ricotta Scones

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

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 →

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Vegetarian Chicken Sausage with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pesto

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

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 →

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Baked Barbecue Panko Tofu

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

I grew up with tofu around. Little cubes of white bean curd, topped with soy sauce, ginger, and green onion. Pockets of deep fried tofu (aburaage) filled with sweet sushi rice. Stir-fried pork tofu – a dish my mom would … Continue reading →

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Top 16 Recipes from 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

It’s almost 2013 and yet, somehow it feels as though 2012 just started a few short weeks ago. Its been a good year, filled with family, friends, travel, new recipes, good food… A year’s worth of blogging. And I’m graciously … Continue reading →

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Scalloped Yam Casserole (Sweet Potato Gratin)

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

I told you we were back tracking to Thanksgiving. Here’s another recipe, in case you thought I was kidding. But the truth is, these sweet potatoes would be good at any time of year. Don’t limit yourself to the holidays. … Continue reading →

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Romesco Soup

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

Let’s talk about Van Morrison. We can simultaneously discuss my love for stormy weather and how the last couple days have threatened (offered) exactly that: blustery, windy, cold. On days like these, all I’d really like to do is lay … Continue reading →

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Pretzel Hot Dog Buns

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

Generally, I’m pretty good about going with the flow of things. However, the other day when I had plans to make homemade veggie hot dogs, pretzel buns, and coleslaw, we found our electricity out for a good portion of the … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vegetarian Hot Dogs

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

There are a number of vegetarian fake meats available these days. Tofurky makes various sausages, breakfast patties, hot dogs, etc. Field Roast is often my preferred store-bought variety, as they’re bold in flavor and texture. I didn’t grow up eating … Continue reading →

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Soft Pull Apart Rolls

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

I have a soft spot for homemade bread. No, I’m not talking about that location in my stomach, right around my belly button… Although baking often doesn’t help that spot, either. I used to be intimidated by homemade breads. I’d … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Apple Pear Sauce

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Julie Hashimoto-McCreery

The first time I made homemade cranberry sauce after meeting my husband, he was very, very hesitant to try it. He said he’d never liked cranberry sauce before… I realized he was referring to the canned, jellied cranberry sauce you … Continue reading →

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