Tag Archives: lunch
Kale Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
This soup is a product of St. Louis weather being…well…crazy. Last week it snowed (I think? It’s been a blur), and this week it’s 60-70 degrees and sunny. I guess I should expect this, as I’ve lived in St. Louis … Continue reading
Vegan Samoa Shepherd’s Pie
I have been SLACKING with my blog posts lately. Part of it is because, believe it or not, I got tendonitis in my thumb. The hazards of a writer’s life are real. The other part is, I’ve just been really … Continue reading
Cooking My Way Through ‘A Forest Feast,’ Part II: Warm Goat Cheese and Fig Salad
Now comes the recipe from “The Forest Feast” cookbook that inspired me to buy the book in the first place: Warm goat cheese and fig salad. What is warm goat cheese? you may ask. Well, it’s nothing short of heaven. … Continue reading
Cooking My Way Through ‘A Forest Feast,’ Part I: Lemony Pasta Fagioli
A few weeks ago, I was browsing around Left Bank Books, one of my favorite bookstores in St. Louis, when I stumbled upon “The Forest Feast Mediterranean” cookbook. I’d never heard of Erin Gleeson or her “Forest Feast” series, but … Continue reading
Mushroom and Spaghetti Squash Soup
This is one of those soups that will make you feel like you’re not eating soup. Does that make sense? Even if it doesn’t, maybe you’ll understand what I mean when I describe it to you. It’s full of cavatelli … Continue reading
Okra, Corn, and Tomato Sauté
This is my favorite time of year at the farmers’ market–well, my second favorite, after strawberry season. Three of my favorite produce items, okra, tomatoes, and corn, are all in abundance, and I love thinking up new ways to combine … Continue reading
Caesar Salad
Historically, I haven’t been a fan of Caesar salad. If you took me to a restaurant and asked me to order a salad, and if Caesar was on the menu, I’d inevitably choose another salad. There’s something about the thick, … Continue reading
