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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

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

a simple formula for a healthy grain bowl

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

hi friends! i've been thinking about what meals to cook for the week ahead, and one thing seems clear to me -- i am going to make grain bowls for lunches this week! i've been thoroughly enjoying them, so i'm going to give you the simple formula for how to create a delicious grain bowl. … Continue reading a simple formula for a healthy grain bowl

cashews are magic / burrito friday

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ Leave a comment

happy friday, party people! i can't believe it's that time again. time simply slips right through my fingers lately. on thursday i lived a life of leftovers, and i am feeling pretty good about having had everything prepped and easy to access. i don't know why, but i sort of switched the order of breakfast … Continue reading cashews are magic / burrito friday

banana bread and roasted veg

September 17, 2020September 16, 2020 ~ cookingwithleeks ~ 4 Comments

suuuuch a good cooking day yesterday. i baked a new banana bread recipe by, you guessed it, amy chaplin. the recipe i used is from her cookbook, at home in the whole food kitchen, but i found one online that is very similar to what i made: recipe here. i omitted the toasted walnut swirl … Continue reading banana bread and roasted veg

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