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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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