Category Archives: main dishes

Veggie Burgers with Beans, Carrots & Carmelized Onions

This is a scaled-down, spiced-up, and veganized adaptation of the Carrot and White Bean Burgers recipe on the inimitable Smitten Kitchen site.  Hot sauce and caramelized onions boost the flavor and garbanzo bean flour holds the burgers together.

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Vegan Hoppin’ John

Hoppin’ John is a dish traditionally served on New Year’s Day to bring good luck in the year ahead.  This spicy version is a blend of several different recipes we have tried and adapted over the years.  It’s big on … Continue reading

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Farro & Chickpea Salad

Fast, easy, delicious, and nutritious, this salad makes a great lunch, dinner, or picnic dish.  This recipe make a large batch — enough for 6-8 servings — and it keeps in the refrigerator for several days.  It’s a great dish … Continue reading

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Chana Masala / Spiced Chickpeas with Rice

This delicious take on Chana Masala was adapted from a February 1999 recipe for Spicy Chickpeas in the oldie but goodie magazine Food & Wine.  This savory dish comes together quickly.  We’ve made it countless times over the years and … Continue reading

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Black Bean Burritos

These burritos are delicious, nutritious, and quick to make.  A perfect weeknight dinner.  The recipe makes a large batch, so it is possible to cook once and eat twice.  Or, you can serve these to a crowd.   

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Cold Sesame Noodles

This recipe, a remarkable approximation of take-out sesame noodles, was closely adapted from a recipe in the New York Times. 

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Vegan Kale Pesto

Vegan KALE pesto.  It’s delicious!

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Farro with Mushrooms, Carrots and Tomatoes

This recipe is a variation on Farro and Kale Pilaf, which is infinitely adaptable.  This version replaces the kale with other vegetables.  The mushrooms give the farro a smoky, earthy flavor and the carrots add sweetness. 

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Artichoke Chickpea Fritters

Artichoke Chickpea Fritters These savory fritters can be made small and served as an appetizer or made large and served as a main course.  Either way, they are crispy and delicious.

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Farfalle with Arugula and Tomatoes

The farmers market finally opened for the spring! Most of the farms were offerings greens of every variety, but there were also radishes, herbs and flowers for planting, apples, delicious bread, prepared foods, and a lot more, but not a … Continue reading

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