March 2007

Citrus Curry Carrots

March 30, 2007 Gluten Free

This recipe came with my organic produce box. I modified it a bit, and once made, this filling, exotic dish didn’t last long. Highly recommended as a side or snack. Citrus Curry Carrots Serves four. 1 cup freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice (tangerines tend to be too sweet) 1 cup water 4 cups 1/4 [...]

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Mujaddara/mujadarra/mujadara (zoinx!)

March 29, 2007 Middle Eastern

This story behind this Lebanese recipe is that thousands of years ago, Esau sold his son for a bowl of this vegan dish. That may seem like quite a trade, but damn, this is so good that I’ve been known to sit and wolf a down a huge bowl on only mujadarra for dinner. Truly [...]

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Some Leek Lovin

March 28, 2007 Random

Oh leeks, how do I adore thee? Let me count the ways… In potato leek soup (duh) Anytime I want a delicate onion flavor that won’t overpower other ingredients Sliced, battered, and fried like mini onion rings Sauteed with garlic in olive oil and slathered over a burger (veggie or otherwise) Saving the tougher green [...]

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Uber Mexican Hummus

March 27, 2007 European

The idea to add garam marsala to hummus came from theppk.com, and now it’s my favorite way to prepare chickpeas. This hummus recipe will give you a nice, almost mexican tasting hummus, great for chips, pita bread, or sandwiches. I actually add a butt-load more cilantro than the recipe calls for, but I’m just weird [...]

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Carrot Love

March 27, 2007 Random

I love carrots, but little did I know they could love each other. These cuties came in our organic produce delivery box: Too cute.

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Springtime Green Garlic

March 16, 2007 Gluten Free

Our weekly organic produce delivery box yielded quite a variety this week – organic kiwis, a butternut squash, carrots, spinach, romaine, a bag of various stir-fry greens, leeks, and a bunch of lovely green garlic. I haven’t found any green garlic in several years, so I was ecstatic when I pulled it out of the [...]

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Enjoy Life – good cookies, for reals!

March 16, 2007 Desserts

‘Tis the season… for Girl Scout cookies, that is. But as a person who can have no gluten or dairy, I’ve pretty much forgotten about ever shopping for cookies again. That’s actually fine – I’ve cut out a lot of sugar from my diet, and when I feel the need, the cookies I make at [...]

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Isa’s Recipe for Vegan Lemon Bars Recipe

March 8, 2007 American

Looking for a vegan lemon bar recipe? Then you will love this one! Tender and delicious, you won’t believe they’re vegan.

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The Exotic Rice Post

March 8, 2007 Asian

For fun I like to cook different kinds of rice – strains such as the hearty Bhutanese red, delicate baby basmati, or the brooding forbidden black rice. They certainly liven up a plate! I personally buy them by the pound at my local co-op, but if you can’t find them locally, try here. It took [...]

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Vegan Macaroni and Cheese (and a gluten-free roux!)

March 4, 2007 American

The best vegan macaroni and cheese recipe I’ve yet to find is from The New Farm Cookbook. This casserole style dish is insanely creamy – and fattening. I’ve halved the amount of oil with no ill effects to the end result, so feel free to take it down a notch to make it a little [...]

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Real Wasabi

March 1, 2007 Asian

I feel that I should talk about wasabi at least once, as this blog is named after the zingy green root. In case you weren’t aware, most of the wasabi you find in the states isn’t really wasabi at all, but rather horseradish dyed nuclear green. Fresh wasabi root is really tough to grow, pretty [...]

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Cashew Stuffed Mushrooms

March 1, 2007 Vegan

All I have to say it “yum”. =9 Original Recipe: 20 button mushrooms 1/4 cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce 2 tablespoons water 3/4 cup coarsely chopped cashews 4 green onions, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped green bell pepper [...]

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