Vegetarian Archive

  • Kai-lan with Garlic

    Posted on September 3, 2009 | 1 Comment
    It’s crazy that when Jen cooks I learn.  I don’t learn how to cook, mind you, I just learn that there are things in the world I haven’t yet eaten.  Did you know that kai-lan is also known as Chinese Broccoli or Chinese Kale? It’s...

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  • Fresh Tomato Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

    Posted on September 2, 2009 | 1 Comment
    It’s still summer in Virginia. We can finally open the windows, and the humidity has broken, but the tomatoes are still friggin’ fabulous. This is just a mix of tomatoes from the Annandale Farmers market, while others were stolen under cover of darkness...

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  • Migas with Fresh Tortillas

    Posted on August 16, 2009 | No Comments
    Jen made this as she was running out the door for a surprise Baby Shower this, well, afternoon when I got up.  Sleep is good!  There are a LOT of variations in this recipe, and Jen didn’t use any of them, but here’s one to...

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  • Raspberry Buttercream Chocolate Cake

    Posted on August 12, 2009 | No Comments
    Every two weeks a bunch of us go to my friend Ryan’s house to play video games on his home theater — 120″ of high definition goodness — while consuming gluttonous quantities of beer, cookies and jalapeno potato chips.  It was Chris’ birthday the day...

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  • Ratatouille

    Posted on August 12, 2009 | No Comments
    We’re trying to eat more healthfully, and sometimes that means skipping the meat.  Though now that I think about it, the caesar dressing had anchovies in it.  Well, pescatarian at least. It was really tasty!  And though I like the beer, Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout did...

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  • Green Onion Pancakes

    Posted on August 11, 2009 | No Comments
    A traditional Chinese flatbread, served here with a soy-based sauce. Really simple, really tasty.

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  • Hummus Veggie Wrap

    Posted on August 11, 2009 | No Comments
    Jen’s lunch: Hummus Veggie Wrap with Sesame Sweet Potatoes.  Looks pretty good, just to dainty for me.  There’s your vegetarian/vegan option, Lara Croft.

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  • Peach Ginger Crisp

    Posted on August 10, 2009 | No Comments
    It’s called a crisp when it’s a crumbled topping on the fruit, and a cobbler when it’s biscuit-like dough plopped on top and baked.  This Peach Ginger Crisp? It was out of this world!!! One of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time. ...

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  • Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes & Mozzarella

    Posted on August 4, 2009 | No Comments
    Clean-out-the-fridge dinner. Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes, garlic, green onion and some delicious mozzarella.

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  • Raspberry Turnovers

    Posted on July 29, 2009 | No Comments
    I can’t remember what they are, but they were pretty damn good.

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