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main dish, salad, side, vegetable, vegetarian, winter

February 4, 2015

Massaged kale winter salad with crunchy quinoa

Even for those who love a bowl of greens, sometimes it's just not appealing to eat salads in the winter. Generally speaking, when it's chilly outside we want a warming, hearty meal - not cold, light lettuce. This salad, however, is different. Using dense kale instead of crunchy romaine and topping with warm fried quinoa and shaved winter vegetables, this salad is perfectly winter-worthy and satisfying. Top with garlicky shredded chicken or glazed salmon, and you've got yourself a tasty winter salad. Few vegetables have taken the market by storm the way that ka[...]

bread, breakfast, vegetarian

December 22, 2014

Blueberry millet muffins (Recipe Redux)

It's time for Recipe Redux again! This month's theme is "Grab a Book and Cook," and participating bloggers were instructed to grab the nearest cookbook and cook the recipe on page 42 or 142 in honor of the 42nd month of Recipe Redux challenges. I recently picked up Amy Chaplin's At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: it's thoughtful, beautifully photographed, and the recipes are delicious. I'm always drawn to the introductory sections of cookbooks when the author invites the reader into their kitchen to engage in the rituals of shopping for ingredients, exploring esse[...]

main dish, vegetarian

December 2, 2014

Herb-dijon egg salad tartines

I've followed Sara and Hugh - the genius duo behind the beautiful blog Sprouted Kitchen - for years. Sara has quite the knack for writing home-run recipes that are both nutritious and gorgeous, and Hugh captures those recipes with stunning photography. This is one of their many masterpieces and a favorite in my house. It's simple to prepare, keeps for several days in the fridge, and makes a great portable lunch. Add mustard to the list of plants found in the Brassica family of vegetables. That's right: mustard is in the same family as brussels sprouts,[...]

fall, main dish, vegetarian

November 18, 2014

Mushroom quinoa burger with herb aioli

I am always on a quest for excellent vegetarian entrees. I've noticed that when I search for meatless meals, most of the results are salads, soups, and other light dishes that wouldn't satisfy the grown man I live with nor put a dent in our caloric needs. Vegetarian meals are budget-friendly and might bring some nutritional variety, so adding some meatless meals to your routine, even if you're generally a meat-eater, can be fun. Some of my favorite meals on this site (hello, wonderful falafel) happen to be meat-free. I've found that patties are grea[...]

breakfast, drinks, vegetable, vegetarian

September 15, 2014

Creamy green smoothie

Smoothies have become wildly popular in the past couple of years, and they can be wonderfully delicious with the right combination of ingredients. This smoothie is really tasty, and dropping in a big slice of creamy avocado takes it to a whole new level. It's dreamy, creamy, sweet, and makes for a quick, on-the-go breakfast or snack. Fats are necessary for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamin D from the dairy, vitamins A and K from the greens), so avocado serves a dual purpose here. There's a vicious, never-ending competition be[...]