Archive for the ‘Mains’ Category
balsamic seitan steak salad
On a recent trip to Chicago, I ate one of the very best vegetarian meals of my life at the Chicago Diner. One of the dishes I enjoyed there was a seitan steak salad (Chicagoans love their seitan!). This is my attempt to recreate the entrée dish. This salad features the sweet-savory charred flavor of […]
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Tags: balsamic vinegar, basil, cherry tomatoes, red onion, salad, seitan
stuffed peppers
This recipe was requested by my vegan friend who was missing her mom’s beef-and-rice stuffed peppers. For this recipe I use nutty brown rice instead of white and tempeh and fresh shiitake mushrooms to bring a meaty flavor and texture. I also use veggie broth, tomato paste and a tiny bit of soy sauce to […]
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Tags: brown rice, mushrooms, peppers, shiitake
spring market salad
Spring is here! The sun shone more days than not this past week in SF. Asparagus and strawberries are in the markets. Jasmine is blooming in my neighborhood. I feel that rush of adrenaline (Seattleites know what I’m talking about) that only spring can create. In honor of the arrival of spring, I have created […]
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Tags: asparagus, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, english peas, portobello mushroom, Spring
This weekend we welcomed our friends Deborah and Akio into our home for a visit. We had a great time exploring the hills, flowers and food of San Francisco! Akio is a remarkably sensitive and thoughtful 2-year old. Deborah is a patient and thoughtful mom. We all get along really well! In between visits to […]
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Tags: cashews, healthy, kids, mac & cheese, vegan
vegan mac & cheese
A vegan friend of mine challenged me to create a recipe for vegan mac & cheese that didn’t taste like soy sauce. I pulled out all the glutamate stops for this recipe (broth, tomato paste, salt, brandy, etc.). The result is a rich, creamy vegan version! Vegan Mac & Cheese Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cashews 2 […]
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Tags: butternut squash, cashews, mac & cheese, panko bread crumbs
corn chowder
This recipe was inspired by both an article I recently read in Cook’s Country magazine and the rainy spring weather we have been having in San Francisco. Much of the recipe has been altered, but I was intrigued by their use of puréed canned corn. The result in this recipe is a smooth, thick stew, […]
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Tags: chowder, corn, peppers, potato, puree, soup, stew
lentil soup
It’s Sunday afternoon and there’s a pot of simmering lentil soup on the stove. It’s been a rainy weekend in San Francisco, and a dinner of healthy, hearty lentil soup to usher in a new week sounds just fine. This soup is of the “chop, chunk, toss, stir and simmer” variety; in other words: pretty […]
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Tags: carrots, hearty, kale, lentils, red wine, soup
roots & dumplings
Though I always hit that point in the winter where I lament the lack of a ripe tomato and dream of summer squash and cantaloupe, I always have to remind myself that winter vegetables have their own promise. This dish features winter vegetables in a rich stew topped with hearty dumplings. My grandmother grew […]
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Tags: almond milk, carrots, dumplings, gravy, parsnips, roots, rutabagas, turnips, vegan, winter vegetables
Thanksgiving is a great holiday for folks who love to cook. Given that a meal is central to the holiday, Thanksgiving offers an excellent opportunity to experiment, cook old favorites, and share your craft with those you love. Though it may seem to present a lot of complications for those of us who choose to […]
Filed under: Dessert, Holidays, Mains, Salads, Starters, Vegan, Vegan Optional, Vegetarian | 3 Comments
Tags: Thanksgiving, veggies
mushroom gravy
In preparation for Thanksgiving, I thought I would share my mushroom gravy recipe. This goes great on all the starchy Thanksgiving dishes, but is vegetarian. It provides just the boost in flavor that a lonely stack of mashed potatoes is lacking in a carnivorous Thanksgiving feast. Cook yourself a batch, bring it in a container, […]
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Tags: gravy, mushrooms, sage, sherry, Thanksgiving
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