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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

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Eggplant Parmesan with Homemade Creamy Garlic Basil Marinara

Although there are days where a simple, easy, quick meal is appealing, the truth is most times I prefer cooking something that takes a bit of time, a little bit of time management and planning. Meals that come in steps. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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Spinach and Tofu Lasagna

Lasagna’s one of my favorite go-to dishes for feeding a crowd of people. There are probably infinite ways you can put one together, depending on what you want in it. You can keep the recipe simple, using numerous pre-made ingredients, … Continue reading

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Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Garlic and Balsamic Vinegar

Up until a month ago, I had never tried brussels sprouts. I don’t really care for cabbage and always imagined that’s what brussels sprouts would taste like. A month ago, however, we were in San Francisco and ate at a … Continue reading

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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

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Cheesy Veggie Risotto

Sometimes coming up with a last minute meal is my favorite way to cook. It’s those unplanned meals that seem to lend more room for spontaneous creativity in the kitchen that I don’t always make room for otherwise. At times … Continue reading

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Mortar & Pestle Ground Pesto

I’ve made pesto in a food processor before, but nearly incomparable to fresh hand-chopped and ground pesto. The aroma’s invigorating, the taste is happily intense, plus there’s the satisfaction of creating something delicious without a machine to impede on the … Continue reading

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