Tag Archives: vegetarian

What Not to do with a Pretty Radish PLUS Balsamic and Roasted Garlic Bean Dip to Eat up With a Spoon

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Head Chef

I make a delicious bean dip and also a big stink. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Beans, Diet and Weight Loss, Dip, Easy, gluten free, healthy, Lowfat, Meditations on Food, Party & Holiday, Quick, Recipes, Vegan | Tagged balsamic, beans, cooking, diet, lowfat, TMJ, vegan, vegetarian, whole foods | Leave a comment

Bacon. Just kidding. Sort of.

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Head Chef

Sometimes you find yourself between paradigms, and all you can do is just…experience. Continue reading →

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Yucky…and then Yaki Udon

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Head Chef

Veggie Yaki Udon: take two. Continue reading →

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Quick and Dirty Vegetable Biryani

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Head Chef

Veggie biryani–the easy way. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Asian Dishes, Dinner, Indian, Lowfat, Recipes, Whole Grain | Tagged biryani, Indian cooking, Quick and dirty, rice, vegetable, vegetarian | 1 Comment

Vegetarian Pho–Which is to say, Faux Pho

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Head Chef

The weather had already turned cold, though snowless, and at the Asian Fusion restaurant in town I looked wistfully at pictures of steamy bowls of pho, a Vietnamese dish of rice noodles and toppings in an aromatic broth. As I … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Asian Dishes, Dinner, healthy, Lowfat, Recipes, Tofu, Vegan | Tagged pho, rice noodles, vegetarian | 1 Comment

Sweet and Sour Tempeh–It Ain’t Elegant

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Head Chef

A tempeh version of sweet and sour meatballs. Continue reading →

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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

Pumpkin Curry

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Head Chef

Pumpkin as food. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Asian Dishes, Dinner, Easy, healthy, Meditations on Food, Recipes, Vegan | Tagged cooking, curry, pumpkin, recipe, Thai, vegan, vegetarian | 1 Comment

Tempeh Satay

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Head Chef

I whip up some yummy satay, soft enough for a person with jaw pain. Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in Cooking, Asian Dishes, Dinner, Easy, healthy, Lowfat, Party & Holiday, Recipes, Tempeh | Tagged lowfat, satay, tempeh, Thai, TMJ, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Acorn Squash with Quinoa Stuffing

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Head Chef

I don’t know why more people don’t eat quinoa on a regular basis. This grain-like superfood has a subtle nutty flavor and a little toothiness missing from boring old rice or couscous. And notice the shape: adorable little balls with … Continue reading →