Category Archives: vegetarian

Chocolate and Strawberry Combos

The bubbly is optional, dental floss is not. Chocolate-Filled Strawberries 20 medium strawberries 4 ounces dark chocolate 2 tbsp finely chopped almonds 1.5 tbsp butter 1 tbsp Amaretto Wash and hull strawberries. Scoop out about a teaspoon of the top, … Continue reading

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Strawberries First

The secret to this salad dressing is of course really fresh, ripe strawberries. Increase the amount as much as desired, this will keep refrigerated for at least a week. Strawberry Vinaigrette 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled 1 tsp balsamic 1/8 … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: A Vegetarian Feast

We like this meal because it blends seasonal and pantry ingredients. Risotto is good anytime of the year. Stuffed Artichokes Red Wine Risotto Lemon Basil Granita

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Drinking Your Bread

This is a great way to use up some leftover party beer that maybe you do not like that much. Any beer will work including light, but the heavier and darker the beer the heavier the flavor will be in … Continue reading

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Eggplant Sandwiches

These started out as stuffed eggplant rolls, but the grilling process did not make the eggplant roll up well. Oh well sandwiches worked even better. To jazz this up even more layers of grilled red bell pepper could be alternated … Continue reading

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Another Savory Souffle

Just because there is no meat in this does not mean it is healthy. It is really really good though. Maybe skip dessert for breakfast tomorrow. This can be made into one large souffle or into many individual servings depending … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: Cinco De Mayo Preparation

This is a week ahead of time so everyone can plan ahead. Of course nothing says you can’t make a few of these earlier in the week. Instead of a full menu, we’re going al a carte this week. Mix … Continue reading

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Stir Fried Bok Choy

So I may have bought a little too much bok choy at the farmer’s market this week. In my defense the vendor told me to take as much as I wanted for $5. Good thing we like bok choy. This … Continue reading

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Potato Flapjacks

Potato pancakes are very versatile. They go well with breakfast, lunch or dinner. They can be topped with any type of meat or sauce and work exceptionally well with applesauce. They also work well as a side with roast meats. … Continue reading

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Bok Choy Soup

This soup is a perfect starter course or light lunch. It does require a little pre-planning if it is going to come together quickly. If the dashi has to be made from scratch add at least two hours. It also … Continue reading

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