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Category Archives: Lunch
Vegetarian Chicken and Herbed Dumplings
I don’t think I’ve ever had non-vegetarian chicken and dumplings. Don’t let that run you off from trying this recipe. Please. I scoured the inter-nets for quite some time, searching for the best chicken ‘n dumplins recipes. I knew seitan … Continue reading
Easy Chicken-Style Seitan (Wheat Meat)
Don’t be scared. What is this plate of spongy looking stuff?! Why is it on your food blog?! I know. It’s a little freaky looking. It’s seitan: a vegetarian “meat” product, made from the proteins (gluten) of wheat. I told … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Meatless Meat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged herbs, nutritional yeast, sage, thyme, vital wheat gluten, wheat
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Creamy Honey Cumin Lime Slaw
Cabbage is most certainly on my list labeled “Foods Not Enjoyed.” Coleslaw? C’mon now–no thank you. I imagine it’s partially because of another “food” on that same list–mayonnaise. However, as I mentioned before, I’ve been trying to eat more of … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurants, Sides, Vegetarian
Tagged cabbage, carrots, cilantro, coleslaw, cumin, honey, lime, mustard, onion, slaw, sour cream, vinegar
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Cheesy Potato Gratin with Chiles and Corn
Sometimes I think the reason I enjoy cooking so much, or so often, is because it’s fulfilling. Literally and in the most basic way. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy a good meal? And then when you cook a meal that’s based … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged bell peppers, black pepper, cheese, corn, garlic, onion, poblano peppers, potatoes
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Everything But the What? Hearty Vegetable Soup
The last few days have been gray, rainy, cold, and overall — my favorite type of January Northwest weather. I don’t think I’ll ever grow old of enjoying rain pouring down the streets, wind knocking at the front door, or … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged beans, herbs, potatoes, soup, tomatoes, zucchini
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Very Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Soup
My meal planning often revolves around two things: what is both on sale and fresh at the grocery store and what cravings are currently plaguing our house. I love broccoli. And cheese. I am not so fond of the idea … Continue reading
Quinoa Pasta with Goat Cheese, Garlic, and Tomatoes
While I enjoy cooking, I have to admit: my eating habits aren’t always the healthiest. For instance, I’m the worst breakfast eater. I prefer a cup (or three) of coffee (with real cream, no sugar, no soy/nut/non-dairy milk). Sometimes I … Continue reading
Curried Tempeh Salad
Curry yesterday, curried today? Hmmm… You may think I am on a curry-kick. Perhaps you’d be correct! This tempeh salad is easy and tasty. It’s also filling (a major plus in a house full of growing boys!). Craig loves it. … Continue reading
Smoky Fakin’ Tempeh Strips
I admit it. I don’t cook meat at home, but every now and then (say, twice a year or so) I crave smoky, peppery, crisp bacon… Be it on a sandwich, alongside a delicious omelet, or to counter-balance sweet Belgian … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian
Tagged garlic, ginger, soy, tempeh
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Easy Tzatziki and Tomato-Cucumber-Onion Salad
As promised, here are a couple recipes to accompany the previous falafel post.Easy Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients: 1 – 16 ounce container plain greek style yogurt½ cup low fat sour cream1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded2 generous tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 … Continue reading
Julie Hashimoto-McCreery
