Category Archives: Vegetarian

Sweet Potato Fries and Cashew Tahini Dip

I don’t understand people who don’t like sweet potato fries. What’s not to like? Yeah, regular fries are great, but sweet potato fries take it to the next level. They’re slightly sweet by virtue of their natural flavor, and when … Continue reading

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Ruth Reichl’s ‘World’s Best Pancakes’

Saturday morning I woke up craving pancakes. I was going to make some but I was at my boyfriend’s house and he didn’t have eggs in his fridge (?!?). So I waited until Sunday morning to make a big stack. … Continue reading

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Blueberry Banana Smoothie Bowl with Lemon Poppyseed Granola

I’ve been craving lemon poppyseed flavored things for months. I satisfied the craving a little last month when I made lemon poppyseed cake, but then I started wanting it again last week. I think it has to do with the … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Ribollita

I haven’t used my slow cooker a lot this winter. I think part of the reason is because I spend most of my spare time making cookies and bread. Another reason is that I’ve been into quick, healthy-ish dinners that … Continue reading

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Cumin Black Bean Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Avocado

One of the keys to cooking is finding a recipe you like and making it your own. That’s how I came up with these cumin black beans. Years and years ago, I found a recipe for black beans with lime … Continue reading

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Kale Salad with Roasted Chickpeas and Tahini Dressing

I was browsing Instagram the other day and I saw a salad that looked so good, I knew I had to make it immediately. Like many food photos on Instagram, this one didn’t come with a recipe. So I decided … Continue reading

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Crêpes with Citrus Honey Ricotta Filling

Crêpes are an art. I’ve tried to master it over the years and I’d like to think that I’ve gotten better, but they take practice and patience. I’m good at practicing but I’m terrible at being patient. Still, the crêpes … Continue reading

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Chocolate Tahini Granola

I’ve been craving chocolate tahini granola for a few days, so yesterday, I decided to do something about it. Also I needed a really, really good breakfast to jumpstart my appetite. I got (food poisoning?) (stomach flu?) over the weekend … Continue reading

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Immune-Boosting Mango Raspberry Smoothie

This smoothie is as bright as it looks in the picture. I swear. No tinkering or filters…it’s actually that vibrant. It’s the perfect thing to drink when you feel like you’re getting a cold, which usually happens to me once … Continue reading

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Swiss Pear Tart with Edelbrand Plum Brandy

A couple months ago, I went to Marthasville, MO, to visit Edelbrand Pure Distilling. The business, which is owned by Lynn DeLean-Weber, Martin Weber, and their daughter Tess DeLean, makes vinars, or Swiss brandy. “Vinars” is word in Romansh, or … Continue reading

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