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Category Archives: Dinner
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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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
Avocado Green Tomato Salsa
I love recipes that come from unplanned tweaking. Most of the time. For the last couple weeks, I’ve seen great, fresh tomatillos in the food co-op. When we planned a little dinner party for this week, I decided on black … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Kids, Sauces, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged avocado, cilantro, cumin, garlic, green tomatoes, guacamole, onion, peppers, poblano peppers, salsa, salsa verde, tomatoes, verde
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Cheesy Skillet Lasagna with Vegetarian “Sausage”
I’m learning to enjoy grocery shopping more, although I am still fully capable of running into the store, getting exactly what I need in both lightning speed and robot fashion. I apologize to folks I know and still blatantly walk … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Kids, Life, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged artichokes, cheese, cheesy easy lasagna, cheesy pasta, Field Roast, lasagna, onion, pasta, skillet lasagna, spinach, stovetop lasagna, tomatoes
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Vegetarian Chorizo, Cheese and Corn Empanadas
Most people thought of this past Sunday as Easter Sunday, which it certainly was… but April 8th was also National Empanada Day. I can’t remember where I first had these little Latin American and Spanish pockets of deliciousness, but I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Baking, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged butter, cheese, chipotle, corn, cream cheese, empanada, Field Roast, garlic, grain meat, onion, peppers, seitan, spicy, sweet peppers
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Creamy Cheesy Polenta
Honestly, I can’t tell you what the difference is between grits and polenta. I’ve read various things here and there, and the most I can gather is that both are a type of mush made from coarse ground corn: typically … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Kids, Lunch, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged basil, cheese, corn, garlic, grits, milk, polenta, vegetable broth
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Ashland Sneak Preview Interview
I had a cool opportunity recently, to participate in an interview about this blog in one of the best local newspapers here in Ashland, the Sneak Preview. The following is the article that was just released. I was completely nervous, … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Life, Vegetarian
Tagged Ashland, Ashland Sneak Preview, carrots, celery, cheese, dumplings, herbs, Interview, mushrooms, peas, potatoes, seitan, shallot, Sneak Preview
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Lemon and Roasted Asparagus Risotto
Although I grew up in a place where the change in seasons wasn’t often clearly evident, I really do enjoy the changes that come season-to-season now that I live on “The Mainland.” One of my favorite changes is what ingredients … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged asparagus, cheese, lemon, milk, mushrooms, rice, risotto, vegetable broth, wine
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Roasted Asparagus and Sweet Pepper Frittata
I must admit, I love to sleep in. Especially through the winter and early spring, when my insomniac tendencies are at their all time high. Sometimes “bedtime” is nearly 3 AM, which means waking up falls somewhere between 9 and … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Baking, Breakfast, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged asparagus, basil, cheese, eggs, garlic, sweet peppers
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Avocado Alfredo
This will look questionable. It sounds questionable. Consider that your forewarning, but please don’t let it keep you from at least considering this dish. It’s good. It’s good for you. Again, don’t let that stop you. I grew up around … Continue reading
Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
