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April 9, 2014

Cauliflower gratin with garlic and goat cheese

Cauliflower has made a bit of a comeback recently, but I just can't get on board with cauliflower trying to be a carb. Carbohydrates provide satisfaction power in a way most vegetables can't, so I don't recommend substituting a veg for your true starch sources. Cauliflower, stop trying to make rice happen - it's not going to happen. Cauliflower is delicious, though, when it's not trying to be pizza. To celebrate it, here's a recipe the whole family will love. It's creamy, steamy, and allows the flavor of cauliflower to shine like it deser[...]

condiment, vegetable, vegetarian, winter

April 2, 2014

Fantastic Fermentation: Raw gingered sauerkraut

It's hard to say when the world looking at bacteria as the enemy, but if you pay attention as you go about your daily life, you'll probably notice hand sanitizer, anti-bacterial wipes, and signs telling you when, why, and for how long you should wash your hands in just about every building around. Don't get me wrong - personal hygiene is important - but bacteria is not always a bad thing. Our digestive tracts contain billions of bacteria, some good and some bad. The "good" bacteria in the gut play a role in health that's not fully understood yet but may in[...]

appetizer, main dish, side, vegetable, vegetarian

March 22, 2014

Carrot-zucchini patties with hummus and Greek sprout salad (Recipe Redux)

It's time for a Recipe Redux challenge again, and this month, we're celebrating St. Patty's day with creative patty stacks! These carrot-zucchini patties are perfect for appetizers or a side, or you can slap them on a bun or put them in a warm pita and serve as a more filling dinner alongside grilled mediterranean vegetables like summer squash and artichokes. They are made from a wet batter, so they come off the hot pan with a deliciously creamy interior that is offset nicely by the crunchy sprout salad on top. A word on food safety: store-bought alfalfa[...]

main dish, pasta, vegetable, vegetarian, winter

March 10, 2014

Soba noodle bowl with creminis and cabbage

I've found that for many of my clients, lunch variety can be a challenge. Most people do not have schedules that allow for stopping mid-day to cook something for lunch, so packable or ready-made items are key. Sandwiches and wraps are staples for many. Sometimes salads are nice. Dinner leftovers can be useful. If you happen to have a few minutes to spare, this soba noodle bowl is a quick, satisfying, minimally inconveniencing meal that will help you make it to dinnertime. Noodle bowls such as this also reheat nicely if you need to take on-the-go. On[...]

drinks, vegetable, vegetarian, winter

February 22, 2014

Winter goodness smoothie

It's a rare, glorious time in St. Louis. If you've ever lived around this part of the Midwest, you know how cruel and fickle our weather can be. Ordinarily, we have relatively mild winter weather (temperatures average in the 30s) that seemingly shifts straight into full-blown summer with absurd humidity and lots of heat and then slams back into winter again. Those sweet, cool, breezy spring and fall days are far to rare. But people, we're there. This week's 45+ temperatures have been magnificent, especially after a harsher-than-normal winter season. The snow is[...]