Tag Archives: homemade

Yucky…and then Yaki Udon

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Head Chef

Veggie Yaki Udon: take two. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Asian Dishes, Dinner, healthy, Lowfat, Pasta, Recipes | Tagged entertaining, homemade, Japanese, low-fat, lowfat, recipe, udon, vegan, vegetarian, yaki | Leave a comment

Real, Not-from-a-Mix French Onion Dip

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Head Chef

French Onion Dip, the hard way–but worth it! Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Dip, Party & Holiday, Recipes | Tagged dip, french onion, from scratch, homemade, hydrogenated oil, Julia Child, msg, real, sour cream | 1 Comment

Red Cabbage and the Art of Seduction

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Head Chef

Red cabbage gets its sexy on. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Dinner, healthy, Meditations on Food, Recipes, Vegan | Tagged cooking, diet, homemade, lowfat, recipe, red cabbage, vegan, vegetarian | 2 Comments

Spicy Black Bean Soup and a Kitchen Wonder-Tool

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Head Chef

Black bean soup with a kick–perfect after a day on the river. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Dinner, Easy, healthy, Lowfat, Meditations on Food, Mexican Cuisine, Party & Holiday, Recipes, Soup, Vegan | Tagged black beans, chipotle, homemade, immersion blender, lowfat, soup, vegan | 1 Comment

Grumpy Pasta OR Pasta with Stuff from the Fridge that Would Otherwise Go Bad

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Head Chef

Last minute dinner saves the produce and my spirits. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Dinner, Easy, healthy, Local Food, Lowfat, Pasta, Recipes, Sauces and Condiments | Tagged ADHD, cooking, end of summer, fresh tomatoes, grumpy, homemade, lowfat, no time, pasta, vegetarian, whole grain, zucchini | 3 Comments

Presto Pesto!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Head Chef

The secret to pesto sauce, revealed. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Easy, Pasta, Quick, Recipes | Tagged basil, homemade, pasta, pesto, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Iced Tea is Calling Me

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Head Chef

I almost buy into the iced tea hype. Continue reading →

Posted in Beverages, Easy, Meditations on Food, Recipes | Tagged advertising, Arizona, Bigelow, bottles, cans, fake food, homemade, Iced Chai Tea, Iced Tea, Lipton, Moroccan Mint Tea, recipe, Snapple, Tea | 2 Comments

Curried Pasta Salad: No Mayo Here

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Head Chef

I’m just going to come out and say it, even if it is the day after Memorial Day and it may reveal me to be un-American: I hate mayo. It’s not some kind of partially vegan habit or a holier-than-thou … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Easy, Lowfat, Party & Holiday, Pasta, Recipes, Tofu, Vegan | Tagged curry, food aversions, homemade, lowfat, mayo, mayonnaise, pasta salad, tofu, vegan, vegetarian, whole foods | 2 Comments

Moosewood Lentil Burgers with Vegan Chipotle Aioli

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Head Chef

Try my vegan chipotle aioli on your next sandwich
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Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Easy, Lowfat, Quick, Recipes, Sauces and Condiments, Tofu, Vegan | Tagged chipotle aioli, fake food, homemade, Lentil, lowfat, Moosewood, recipe, silken tofu, vegan, whole foods | 3 Comments

When the Snow Melts, It’s Margarita Time

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Head Chef

Springtime finally hits the Adirondacks and bartender/guest blogger/husband Wayne Mercier pinch hits with margaritas Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Beverages, Mexican Cuisine, Party & Holiday, Recipes | Tagged agave, homemade, margarita, sour mix, tequila, vegetarian | Leave a comment