Category Archives: Dinner

Spanish Red Rice

When I was growing up, we had rice almost every night. Steamed, slightly sticky, white rice. Even if we weren’t going to eat it, there was a pot of these little sticky grains cooked to add into dog food. Seeing … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Meatless Monday: Acini di Pepe with Tomatoes, Spinach and Feta

We were out of town for most of last week. Every time we are about to travel for any extended amount of time, I like to empty out our fridge prior to leaving. For the few days before a trip, … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Meatless Monday, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Palak Paneer

Going out for dinner can often become an adventure for us. Since I will eat meat if it sounds like a dish I’d enjoy, menus can be a little bit more approachable. However, I am typically going to be eating … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Meatless Monday, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Meatless Monday : Frychos!

A couple months ago, we went to Stockton, California for a collegiate water polo tournament.  As per our usual, we sought out the best Mexican food nearby. The first night, we picked up veggie burritos for everyone from Tepa Taqueria. … Continue reading

Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Kids, Meatless Monday, Snacks, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Meatless Monday: Red Coconut Curry with Seitan and Veggies

First of all, I know – it isn’t Monday. Meatless Monday on Tuesday? Why not? For the last week, I’ve been in the process of transferring this blog to Bluehost as an attempt at self-hosting. Can I tell you something? … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Meatless Meat, Meatless Monday, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Meatless Monday: Broccoli Cheddar Beer Soup

Its taken me a while to get used to the comfort found in a bowl of soup.  I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised; there are no particular reasons for my certain kind of soup-avoidance-crazy.  I think I spent most of … Continue reading

Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Meatless Monday, Soup, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Meatless Monday: Seitan Pot Pie

As I have said many times before, while I don’t cook meat (aside from seafood) in my own kitchen, I don’t consider myself a vegetarian, as I still eat meat products now and then. More and more that seems less … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Kids, Lunch, Meatless Meat, Meatless Monday, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Crock Pot Chili

Winter around here in the Pacific Northwest – it lingers. In this particular valley, we have some trickery that happens every February, where a stretch of 3 to 4 days will bring warmth, sunshine, and the hint of spring. Folks … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Meatless Meat, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

A Meaty Veggie Burger

When someone says “veggie burger,” I envision this perfectly round, frozen patty. Perhaps laden with black beans, whole grains, and duh – veggies. And then I silently say, “yuck,” because burgers are not in the realm of my preferred meals. … Continue reading

Posted in Dinner, Kids, Lunch, Meatless Meat, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Black-Eyed Peas

Happy New Year, folks! Do you have traditional foods you eat to welcome the new year? My mom is Japanese and one of the traditional dishes served to bring prosperity and good luck for the coming year is nishime – … Continue reading

Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment