**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. One of my favorite parts of this cookbook is the whole section in the back called “Pantry.” I rely on the stock in my pantry to help keep my food costs down, and already do many of the…
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Baingan Bharta w/ Chickpeas
I’ve been following SusanV of Fat Free Vegan for years now. She always has great ideas for making delicious, healthy food. Recently, she posted a recipe for an eggplant and chickpea curry, which looked divine. She admits that she pretty much made baingan bharta and just added chickpeas for protein, which I loved–it gives this…
Creamy Broccoli Soup w/ Cumin (Dairy Free)
(Sorry I’ve been so MIA, the last few weeks of work have been kicking my butt. I hope to be better in the future!) Last weekend I bought a big bag of fresh broccoli, and by the middle of the week I knew I would not be able to use it all up. So I…
Penny Pinching Tip #12: Edible Holiday Gifts
I’m spending the holidays with AK’s family, and I wanted to bring an inexpensive but unique gift with me as a token of my appreciation. After some thought [fine, about 2 minutes worth :)], I decided to do something edible.
It’s Giveaway Time! (Homemade Vegetable Stock)
Things have been so busy I haven’t had as much time to cook or blog, but I had the day off for Veterans Day so I finally had time to try out my new chinois, graciously gifted to me by Webstaurant Store, a leading restaurant equipment and supply site that has so many things even…
Rosemary Infused Sweet Potato Soup
Folks, fall is here. Last week had many 50 degree days, and I craved hot, savory soup to warm me up (and make me hate the cold less :). I know in December I’ll be wishing for 50 degree weather. Also the weather apparently decided to be high of 87 today!). Sweet potatoes are filling,…
Ginger & Brown Sugar Glazed Walnuts
Ever since my sweet & smoky glazed almonds and smoky maple & brown sugar glazed walnuts, I’ve been contemplating a sweet and spicy glazed nut, and this time using walnuts. I’ve tried chili powder and pepper, but wanted something a bit out of the ordinary, so I decided to try using some powdered ginger. The…
Date & Toasted Walnut Bites (Vegan)
I have a crazy sweet tooth (thanks, Mom). I try to assuage the sweet craving by eating raisins and other dried fruit, but sometimes I really want something sweet and rich. A friend of mine made date “candy” a few months ago and suggested I try it. Dates are very sweet, so I wouldn’t need…
Garlic & Tarragon Pickled Beets
I used to hate beets. No joke, for years I refused to eat them. The funny thing is, my incredibly picky brother, Eytan, was the one who finally convinced me to try them pickled, and voila! Now I just can’t get enough of beets–raw in salads, roasted, poached, braised, and best of all–pickled! Some of…
Grilled Summer Peaches
Grilled fruit is amazing. The smoky heat brings out the wonderful flavors while caramelizing the natural sugars for an added layer of sweetness. This was the first time I had ever used peaches. I’ve grilled pineapple which is also pretty amazing, but sadly you can add that to my seemingly endless list of food allergies….
