Archive for July, 2012
soy lemon vinaigrette
Soy Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable broth concentrate 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder Salt to taste Instructions: Mix ingredients in a bowl until incorporated. Serve on a green salad. Enjoy!
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Tags: lemon, soy, vinaigrette
santa rosa plum soda
Continuing with the theme of stone fruit, I wanted to experiment with making plum soda. I received a soda-maker as a gift at Christmas, and have been wanting to experiment with different sodas. Given my issues with feeling obliged not to waste, we first had to work our way through the icky syrups they provided […]
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Tags: plums, soda, summer
peach pie, 2 ways
I was inspired by the beautiful bounty of stone fruit that Northern California yields during the summertime. So, I developed two recipes for peach pie, one with the more experimental basil, and one with an old favorite, ginger.
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peach basil pie
As a thank you for some friends who helped us out in a pinch, I wanted to make a pie. Because of the season, I decided to make it a peach pie. I wanted to experiment with a peach basil pie because I know the combination goes well in salads and other savory dishes. It […]
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Tags: basil, peaches, pie, summer
As the days of summer whiz by, I realized I needed to take more advantage of the beautiful Northern California produce, especially stone fruit. I really like the combination of peach and ginger, so I developed this pie recipe. I chose a cream cheese crust to provide more structure for the bits of crystallized ginger […]
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Tags: cream cheese, ginger, peaches, pie, summer
kale salad
This salad is often found in natural food store deli cases at upwards of $7 a pound. In reality, it is a cheap, quick and easy recipe to make at home. The secret is massaging the kale (read more here) which breaks down the fibers and makes the otherwise tough veggie edible without cooking. Enjoy […]
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Tags: braggs, carrot, kale, lemon, raisins, summer, sunflower seeds
veggie burger patties
I was recently reading this month’s Cook’s Illustrated which featured a recipe for turkey burgers and potato rolls. I got inspired. I used techniques from both the turkey burger recipe as well as Cook’s recipe for veggie patties to create this version. I used vegetable broth, soy sauce, onions, tomato paste, and spices to boost the umami […]
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Tags: bulgur, burgers, cashews, lentils
vegan greek salad
I have been making this salad since high school! It is a great summer salad to go with dinner or, if you had a protein, it can make a great entrée. I like to add baked tofu. There is nothing super remarkable about this combination of ingredients, except that the mint really makes this otherwise […]
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Tags: artichoke hearts, cherry tomatos, chili, garlic, jalenpeno, mint, peppers, quinoa, red wine vinegar, spicy
vegan nachos
I recently made a batch of vegan mac & cheese, and made some extra cheese sauce to make nachos. A friend of mine had requested a recipe for vegan nachos forever ago, and I was finally able to oblige. Plus, I have recently been mildly obsessed with “nacho slices” — those pickled jalapeno slices that […]
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Tags: avocado, black beans, black olives, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole, lime, tortillas
veg here 