**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. A great way to add texture, flavor, and nutrients to a salad is to add toppings. One of my favorite toppings to add …
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Outside the Salad Bowl: Babaganoush
**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. There are so many different ways to eat vegetables outside of the salad bowl–from soups to spreads. This is one of my favorite …
Salad from the Pantry: Pickled Garlic
**This post is part of a month-long series as I participate in the Salad as a Meal Challenge. One of my favorite parts of this cookbook is the whole section in the back called “Pantry.” I rely on the stock in …
Baingan Bharta w/ Chickpeas
I’ve been following SusanV of Fat Free Vegan for years now. She always has great ideas for making delicious, healthy food. Recently, she posted a recipe for an eggplant and chickpea curry, which looked divine. She admits that she pretty …
Creamy Broccoli Soup w/ Cumin (Dairy Free)
(Sorry I’ve been so MIA, the last few weeks of work have been kicking my butt. I hope to be better in the future!) Last weekend I bought a big bag of fresh broccoli, and by the middle of the …
Penny Pinching Tip #12: Edible Holiday Gifts
I’m spending the holidays with AK’s family, and I wanted to bring an inexpensive but unique gift with me as a token of my appreciation. After some thought [fine, about 2 minutes worth :)], I decided to do something edible.
It’s Giveaway Time! (Homemade Vegetable Stock)
Things have been so busy I haven’t had as much time to cook or blog, but I had the day off for Veterans Day so I finally had time to try out my new chinois, graciously gifted to me by …
Rosemary Infused Sweet Potato Soup
Folks, fall is here. Last week had many 50 degree days, and I craved hot, savory soup to warm me up (and make me hate the cold less :). I know in December I’ll be wishing for 50 degree weather. …
Ginger & Brown Sugar Glazed Walnuts
Ever since my sweet & smoky glazed almonds and smoky maple & brown sugar glazed walnuts, I’ve been contemplating a sweet and spicy glazed nut, and this time using walnuts. I’ve tried chili powder and pepper, but wanted something a …
Date & Toasted Walnut Bites (Vegan)
I have a crazy sweet tooth (thanks, Mom). I try to assuage the sweet craving by eating raisins and other dried fruit, but sometimes I really want something sweet and rich. A friend of mine made date “candy” a few …