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Category Archives: Lunch
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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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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Eggs in an Avocado Basket
I used to love an egg in the basket. Perhaps you know it by another name? Wikipedia tells me there are many names for an egg fried into a hole cut into a piece of bread. For instance (my favorites): … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged avocado, chives, eggs, 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
Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup
If I had to choose, I’d say springing forward isn’t exactly my thing. I’m more of a falling back kind of girl. Sunshine at 6 AM? No thanks. I enjoy winter, which is actually a little funny since I … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged beer, broccoli, butter, cheese, garlic, milk, onion, potatoes, soup, sweet peppers
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Peanut Butter Oat Banana Smoothie
I have really weird eating habits sometimes. My cravings often come week-by-week. Some weeks all I want to eat are dark greens: spinach, kale, collards, chard. The next week the only things that sound good are breakfast related: pancakes, french … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Kids, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged almond milk, banana, macadamia nuts, oats, peanut butter, yogurt
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Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice
A couple summers ago, Craig and I met up with his dad and stepmother in Atlanta, Georgia. From there we traveled through Alabama and Mississippi, into Louisiana, en route to Texas, before Craig and I headed back to Oregon. Not … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Restaurants, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, bell peppers, celery, garlic, herbs, onion, paprika, rice, Tofurky, Worcestershire
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Butternut Squash Lasagna
My husband is the burrito king. I don’t know how, but he has burrito-truck/authentic taqueria radar. We can be driving down the freeway or through a town we’ve never been to, and somehow he manages to find the best burritos. … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Sauces, Vegetarian
Tagged basil, basil white sauce, butternut squash, butternut squash lasagna, cheese, ginger, herbs, lasagna, pasta, white lasagna
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Creamy Curried Split Pea Soup
Cold, wet, winter days simply ask for soup. A few weeks ago, I bought green split peas in bulk. A total brain fart. I thought I was getting lentils. I’ve got to admit though–prior to tonight I never cooked a … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, carrots, celery, cilantro, coconut, coconut milk, cumin, curry, curry powder, garlic, ginger, lime, onion, potatoes, soup, split peas, sweet peppers, tumeric
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Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
