Tag Archives: vegetarian

A Tale of Two Risottos

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Emily Wasserman

I’ve been on a bit of a risotto kick lately. It’s funny, because I usually associate the dish with cold winter months when I want to eat something warm and thick. But more and more recipes keep popping up on … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged asparagus, asparagus pesto, couscous, pearl couscous, peas, pesto, risotto, vegetarian, vegetarian dinner | Leave a comment

Soba Noodles with Kale Pesto, Oven Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Emily Wasserman

It has been a while since my last post–and so much has happened since then! I am still getting adjusted to life in D.C., and the pace of a 9-5 (well…7:30-4:30) job, but so far I’m really enjoying it. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian | Tagged cherry tomatoes, julienne, julienne zucchini, kale, kale pesto, oven roasted tomatoes, oven roasted zucchini, pesto, soba noodles, soba noodles with roasted zucchini and tomatoes, Vegan, vegan dinner, vegan lunch, vegetarian, zucchini | 1 Comment

Sea Salt Baked Sweet Potatoes with Arugula

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

When you love food as much as I do, you find yourself looking at the world in very black and white terms: People who don’t like food, and people who do. Sure, everyone enjoys a good meal, and no … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Vegetarian | Tagged arugula, arugula salad, arugula salad dressing, baked potatoes, dinner, easy, quick dinner, stuffed baked potatoes, stuffed baked sweet potatoes, stuffed sweet potatoes, Sweet Potato, sweet potato with arugula, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Butternut Squash, Kale, and Pomegranate Seed Salad

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Maybe because it’s squash season, or maybe because I have an (un?)healthy obsession with all things butternut squash or kale, but I keep pinning recipes to my Pinterest board that incorporate the two ingredients. Tonight, I didn’t feel like making … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Lunch, Vegetarian | Tagged butternut squash, butternut squash and kale, butternut squash kale pomegranate seed salad, dinner, easy dinner recipes, fall dinner recipes, fast and healthy dinner, healthy, kale, pomegranate seeds, vegetarian, weeknight dinner | 4 Comments

Red Lentils Masala with Spinach

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

I love making Indian food at home, but sometimes it doesn’t turn out exactly the way I planned. Like the time I tried to make bhindi masala (okra and tomato sauce). One of my best friends is Indian, and when … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Vegetarian | Tagged indian food, make your own naan, masala, masala sauce, Naan, one skillet meals, red lentils, red lentils masala with spinach, skillet dinner, Spinach, vegetarian, vegetarian food | 1 Comment

Shakshuka

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

This recipe has been on my radar for a while. When I first came across it, I thought to myself: “Shak-shuk-what?!” The name sounded intimidating, and I had never seen a dish like it before: A big skillet full of … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged cilantro, dinner, eggs, Israeli dishes, Middle Eastern dishes, one skillet meals, onions, red bell pepper, red sauce, red stew, Shakshouka, shakshuka, sunny side up eggs, tomatoes, tomatoes sauce, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Fettuccine Carbonara with Squash and Kale

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

When I picture fettuccine carbonara, I usually think of bacon, heavy cream sauce, and shallots. So when I came across this recipe, I did a double take. It was featured in the October issue of O Magazine, and was one … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged fall recipes, fettuccine carbonara, fettuccine carbonara with squash and kale, healthy, healthy pasta recipes, kale, pasta, Squash, vegetarian, vegetarian recipes | 2 Comments

Chickpea Dumplings in Curry Tomato Sauce

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Sometimes, I like to try a recipe that is out of the ordinary. Whether it involves ingredients that I’ve never used before, or has a complicated prep process, I enjoy the challenge of making something completely different. This past weekend, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged chickpea, chickpea dumplings, chickpea dumplings in curry tomato sauce, chickpea flour, curry, curry tomato sauce, dinner dishes, dumplings, fall dinner, healthy, Indian, indian food, tomato sauce, vegetarian | 1 Comment

Pan Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries and Pecans

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Growing up, I was lucky–I never had a parent who told me to eat my vegetables. I remember watching TV shows where parents forced their children to eat all their broccoli, and thinking it was strange. My mother told me … Continue reading →

Posted in Dinner, Uncategorized, Vegetarian | Tagged brussels sprouts, cranberries, fall food, farmer's markets, fresh, goat cheese, healthy, local, pan seared brussels sprouts, pan seared brussels sprouts with cranberries and pecans, pecans, seasonal, seasonal food, vegetables, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Sunday Night Dinner: Seared Tofu with Sugar Snap Peas

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Emily Wasserman

Sunday night dinners are usually hit-or-miss; because I’m at home doing avoiding work, I try to find an ambitious recipe that takes a while to make. It’s my treat to myself after a long day of studying…At least, that’s what … Continue reading →

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