Category Archives: vegan

Savory Stuffed Flatbread

This addictive flatbread, which we have made about a dozen times since we first tried it, was inspired by one of Melissa Clark’s cooking videos on the website of the New York Times.  Her Feta-Stuffed Grilled Flatbread recipe looks amazing … Continue reading

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Cashew Cheese with Garlic and Herbs

  This delicious vegan cheese is a breeze to make and satisfies that primal craving for cheese and crackers at the cocktail hour.  I have combined several recipies to come up with this one.  My sources were Basic Raw Cashew … Continue reading

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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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Rum Punch

This recipe is courtesy of our great friends Doug and Kathleen, who lived in Barbados for two years.  It’s the standard Bajan rum punch recipe that they found printed on a souvenir dish towel.  It couldn’t be simpler.  Just remember: … Continue reading

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Fregola Sarda with Cauliflower

Fregola Sarda with Cauliflower This is a toothsome, satisfying meal.  It is healthy, spicy, flavorful, and strangely addictive. 

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Pasta Ceci

Pronounced “pasta cheech,” this is a quick, easy, and satisfying weeknight dinner.  You probably have all the ingredients on hand. 

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Farro and Kale Pilaf

Farro and Kale Pilaf This recipe was inspired by Smitten Kitchen’s one-pan farro with tomatoes, which was inspired by Martha Stewart’s one-pan pasta recipe.  Three pans are now required, but the results are delicious.  The photo doesn’t do it justice… 

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