Category Archives: Lunch

Chai Spiced Homemade Applesauce

We have a Japanese maple tree that borders along our front yard and the neighbor’s house. It’s the tell-tale give away I depend on each year to determine fall’s arrival. The leaves transition from vibrant greens of every shade to … Continue reading

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Mahi Mahi “Burgers” with Slaw

When people ask me if I miss home after finding out I’m from Kauai, my answer rarely fluctuates. Yes, I miss parts of the place I spent more than half of my life thus far. One thing I especially miss … Continue reading

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Rosemary Garlic Parmesan Sourdough Bread

Once upon a time my sister had to define “eating pants” as we discussed her Thanksgiving menu versus my vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner plans. We talked about mashed potatoes, turkey, Tofurky, Field Roast artisan veggie roasts, green beans, buttery rolls, pies … Continue reading

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Roasted Tomato Cashew Basil Soup

I am not someone who dwells on the changing seasons, hoping for summer to last a little longer, or for winter to pass more quickly. As the seasons change, I accept and adjust accordingly. Except the whole shoe thing: I … Continue reading

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Roasted Tomato Lentil Soup with Potatoes and Sweet Potatoes

It’s officially fall. My favorite time of year. Temperatures are noticeably cooler in the early morning and evening. While the colors around here haven’t begun to change yet, I know it’s coming. Vibrant reds and oranges, yellows somewhere in there. … Continue reading

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Hasselback Barbeque Tofu

I have a bad Pinterest habit. I’ll pin recipes… hundreds of recipes… always intending to go back and cook the things I save… 99% of  the time, that doesn’t happen. So I’ve got some tasty looking recipe boards merely waiting … Continue reading

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The Art of a Homemade Veggie Burrito

A few years back, my husband wrote an article for the local paper, rating various taco trucks and hole in the wall taquerias around the Rogue Valley. Being a vegetarian, his firsthand experience was strictly set on the veggie burrito … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Thai Green Curry with Tofu

While we live in excellent walking distance to all the restaurants in downtown Ashland, I often prefer making a home cooked meal. The cost is usually significantly lower and often brings a greater guarantee that both my family and myself … Continue reading

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Broccoli Pesto

Sometimes it gets close to dinner time and I find myself wandering through the kitchen, rifling through the cupboards, examining what vegetables and herbs are on hand, not exactly sure where dinner is going to be found. Lots of times … Continue reading

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Thai Inspired Baked Wontons

I am not often one for appetizers. I know, it’s silly. And there’s no good reason. Often when I’m thinking of meals to cook, I skip over appetizers and instead focus on elements of the actual main courses and a … Continue reading

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