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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

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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

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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

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A Delicious Mediterranean Pizza

When we were trying to decide on what to have for Christmas dinner I voted for homemade pizza. One, because I’ve got it down to an art that feels hassle-free. Two, because it tastes good (seeing as pizza is my … Continue reading

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Baked Artichoke Squares

In the food world, I understand that Thanksgiving is a big deal. There are so many dishes to give your attention to, so much time to spend on preparing and planning. This year, however, Thanksgiving was a small ordeal for us. … Continue reading

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Vegetarian Thai Chick’n Pizza

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I have the cranberry sauce done, pie crust ready to be baked, sweet potato pie filling ready to fill said crust… the artichoke squares are ready for the oven, along with some apple sage veggie sausage stuffing. … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

Up until this year, I had never really roasted a pumpkin. Sure, I’ve cooked butternut squash, delicata squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash… but those lovely orange pumpkins that start showing up in late September well through the winter? Nah. I … Continue reading

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Ancho Chili and Pepita Mole

I believe in the beauty of small things. Don’t gag – I’m completely serious. The little things that make me laugh or smile throughout the day. Gorgeous fall leaves littered across just barely frozen duck ponds. Little kids laughing at … Continue reading

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Vegan Chicken and Herb Dumplings

When people ask me what genre of food I cook best, honestly, I don’t know what to tell them. I’d like to say that when it gets down to it, I enjoy cooking without hesitancy about flavor. I would love … Continue reading

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Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Leeks

Few things note the change in seasons like soup. Since I have weird-girl-brain sometimes, I need to convince myself that soup is a good meal plan. I don’t have any good reasons for my apprehensions, I will tell you right … Continue reading

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