Category Archives: Vegetarian

Lemon Lentil Soup

I’m starting a tradition in the new year where I do more meal prep on Sunday. I’ll probably fall off the bandwagon in a few months but at least for now, I’m sticking to it. I kicked off the tradition … Continue reading

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Homemade Tomato Sauce

Last week, I was lucky enough to get a complimentary shipment of tomatoes from Tony’s Family Farms. I interviewed Tony, a local farmer and produce supplier, for a story I was writing and the next day he showed up with … Continue reading

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Hearty Greens and Garlic Soup

I have this cold that I can’t seem to beat. It’s really frustrating, not only because being sick is the worst but because I’m extremely impatient. I just want to feel better, already. That’s where this greens and garlic soup … Continue reading

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Latkes

Every time I make latkes for Hanukkah, I have a Proustian experience. It starts when I grate the potatoes and onions but it really gets going once I drop lumps of batter into the hot canola oil. The smell of … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Soup

I know that for most people, college food equals gross, but luckily I don’t have that experience. The university I work for during the day has excellent food including soup. The other day I had some sweet potato four grain … Continue reading

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Skillet Vegetarian Chili

I wanted to make an easy, healthy, relatively quick dinner for myself and my boyfriend last night. At first I thought about doing a salad that I’ve had in my repertoire for a while, but given the cold weather we’ve … Continue reading

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Orecchiette with Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas

I was trying to think of what to make for me and my boyfriend the other night for dinner. I asked him if he had any special requests and he said mushrooms. I was in the mood for pasta so … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Spice Applesauce

One of my favorite fall activities is apple picking. I usually go at least once a year. On Saturday, my boyfriend and I headed to Eckert’s Farm in Belleville, IL, to stock up on apples. It was a beautiful day … Continue reading

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Summertime Pasta with Tomatoes, Corn, and Zucchini

When I make pasta during the summer, I like it to be light and have lots of veggies. Cue: This summertime pasta with tomatoes, corn, and zucchini. I decided to make the dish last night after taking stock of what … Continue reading

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Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

I always put peaches on top of my oatmeal but I never mix them in. All that changed this morning. I decided to make peaches and cream oatmeal. The name is a little deceiving because there’s no real cream, but … Continue reading

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