I love to make a “tasty little salad” (TLS) — and often pull from what’s on hand. I don’t use recipes for these, but do follow a loose formula. Start with greens, add something rich (nuts, seeds, fish, cheese, tofu, etc) toss on flavorful additions (fruit, chopped veggies, herbs) and dress the whole thing. I…
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Broccoli Soup with Turmeric and Tahini
The broccoli in my market sat right next to fresh turmeric, and an idea for a delicious, creamy vegan soup sparked my imagination. Building on a base of sautéed shallots, I tossed in the broccoli pieces, fresh turmeric slices, salt, fresh ground black pepper, and water. After a quick simmer, I gave the soup a…
Chicken Almond Loaf
Here’s a tasty chicken dish made with an unusual ingredient — almond pulp. After making Homemade Almond Milk, I was left with a cup or so of soft, moist almond pulp. Wanting to make the best use of this ingredient, I was struck by the idea of including the soft, moist almond pulp as a…
Honeynut Squash Frittata
I developed this rich, tasty frittata to highlight the tender texture and sweet flesh of the Honeynut Squash I grew from seed at a friend’s property. This is a great way to explore the special flavor of this squash, and is an easy and fast main dish. Winter Squash are both amazingly beautiful and delicious. …
Mac and Cheese
Classic Mac and Cheese is a great comfort food. This is a traditional style, using a bechamel base and lots of extra sharp cheddar cheese for flavor. The addition of of cayenne pepper offers a flavor boost rather than heat, especially if using a smaller amount. Feel free to include flavorsome add-ins: Sriracha, ham chunks,…
Butternut Squash Steak with Spicy Pepitas Pesto
Craving this one today! Reposting this hearty original butternut squash recipe. Enjoy! Squash are reigning supreme at my local market, and one of my very favorites is the smooooth, sweet, easy on the taste-buds butternut squash. I found a big, blocky hulk of a butternut squash at my market, and decided it deserved to be…
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