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parsley brown rice salad / cherry extract

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 2 Comments

i've finally done a lot of good cooking. no new recipes, but feeling good about it. i made amy chaplin's parsley brown rice salad. it's: parsley, brown and sweet rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots, and toasted sesame seeds. dressed with ume plum and brown rice vinegars, flax oil, and soy sauce. parsley brown rice salad … Continue reading parsley brown rice salad / cherry extract

end of september

September 30, 2020September 29, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 1 Comment

i made an excellent rice bowl for breakfast yesterday, and may do so again today. i already had cooked rice in the fridge, so i reheated that with a little soy sauce. i then sautéed some kale and fried an egg. i added toasted sesame seeds and kimchi to the bowl, and then topped everything … Continue reading end of september

here i am again

September 29, 2020September 28, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 2 Comments

ate a burrito last night, and watched kansas city vs. ravens. mahomes is so. damn. good. i have leftover rice and beans to eat for lunch today. i'll definitely sauté a green and serve on top of them heated, with a sauce - tbd. rice, beans, crispy kale, roasted seaweed, toasted sesame seeds, kimchi, kewpie … Continue reading here i am again

soaking beans and rice

September 28, 2020September 27, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

happy new week! a lot of people hate mondays (and if i could choose, i would have the weekend last forever), but i like to view mondays as an opportunity for anything can happen. it's a fresh start! a time to set priorities, and then follow through on your goals. i will admit that i … Continue reading soaking beans and rice

sautéed cabbage with oyster mushrooms

September 27, 2020September 26, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

i often find myself free-handing quick meals -- that is, not using a recipe for them. most of the time i find the resulting dishes to taste good enough. but yesterday was an exception. i had a few things laying around that i have been wanting to cook up: cabbage and mushrooms. so, i pulled … Continue reading sautéed cabbage with oyster mushrooms

buying lettuce

September 26, 2020September 25, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

i'm not an expert on buying lettuce, but i feel like it is similar to buying art -- buy what moves you. pre-cut and pre-washed lettuce is certainly a time-saver to have on hand, but in order to really expand your tastebuds, you're going to want to have the freedom to buy whole heads of … Continue reading buying lettuce

chocolate chip and pecan cookies

September 25, 2020September 24, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 1 Comment

hey y'all! i didn't do a ton of cooking this week, been living off amy chaplin's parsley brown rice salad with tempeh and takeout burritos. but... i wanted something sweet, so i googled 'easy chocolate chip cookies' and clicked the second hit, entitled "easiest chocolate chip cookies" and the recipe is here. personal tip: whenever … Continue reading chocolate chip and pecan cookies

caramelizing onions

September 24, 2020September 23, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 1 Comment

i often forget what a simple, sustainable delight it is to caramelize onions. i've recently turned to red onions for caramelizing as opposed to yellow or white, because that's amy chaplin's go-to move! and i'm assuming it is because red onions have a higher amount of antioxidant compounds than yellow or white onions. and they're … Continue reading caramelizing onions

mugwort (the herb)

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 1 Comment

i recently bought an herbal tea (technically: tisane) blend for the evening hours. i am familiar with most of the herbs in it, which include: milky oats, chamomile, roses, tulsi, cardamom, passionflower, mint, mugwort, and catnip. all of these herbs have awesome medicinal qualities. but the herb i was most pleasantly surprised to see in … Continue reading mugwort (the herb)

peanut butter and honey in a cast iron skillet

September 22, 2020September 21, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 2 Comments

i haven't made a peanut butter and honey sandwich in forever, but i tend to go through periods when i'm very in the mood for this beautiful combination of ingredients. i can think of once when i was working as a secretary at a dermatology office and i brought them to work as a #saddesklunch … Continue reading peanut butter and honey in a cast iron skillet

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