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
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
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
I made this David Tanis recipe yesterday, inspired by its seasonality and lovely colors. I didn't know what to expect, knowing radicchio is bitter, but not knowing how it would pair with persimmons and pomegranate seeds. This turned out to be one of the best salad I've ever had. When I headed to the farmer's … Continue reading Persimmon and pomegranate seed salad with walnuts and radicchio
This isn't a "recipe" so much as it is a way to combine ingredients on top of bread so that it's a full-on meal with minimal effort. I had all of this stuff on hand, some ingredients thanks to meal prep (quick pickled bell peppers), and some ingredients courtesy of my local farmer's market (smoked … Continue reading Roasted Sourdough with Smoked Salmon and Vegetables
I grew up loving Sloppy Joes -- the classic version featuring beef. This is a healthier twist on the classic recipe. I'm surprised by how healthy, yet ALSO delicious it is. This is another recipe modified from Carole Raymond's, Student's Go Vegan Cookbook. Love you, Carole. Ingredients 14-16 oz. firm tofu1 chopped red onion (yellow … Continue reading Tofu Sloppy Joes
I like this recipe because I love cod. And I love roasted tomatoes. And I love herbs and lemons and balsamic vinaigrettes. This recipe lends itself to using up whatever items you already have on hand. Instead of cilantro, parsley, and chives, you can use whatever fresh herbs you may have on hand. I think … Continue reading Cod en Papillote over Mixed Greens
In college I attended a school in a small college town called Clemson. I was vegetarian or vegan for almost the entirety of my college career, and in small college towns, there were very few offerings in the way of vegan or vegetarian food. So, I had to learn to cook for myself! I obtained … Continue reading Tempeh Tacos with Healthy Sour Cream
