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main dish, salad, side, vegetable, vegetarian, winter

February 4, 2015

Massaged kale winter salad with crunchy quinoa

Even for those who love a bowl of greens, sometimes it's just not appealing to eat salads in the winter. Generally speaking, when it's chilly outside we want a warming, hearty meal - not cold, light lettuce. This salad, however, is different. Using dense kale instead of crunchy romaine and topping with warm fried quinoa and shaved winter vegetables, this salad is perfectly winter-worthy and satisfying. Top with garlicky shredded chicken or glazed salmon, and you've got yourself a tasty winter salad. Few vegetables have taken the market by storm the way that ka[...]

main dish, vegetarian

December 2, 2014

Herb-dijon egg salad tartines

I've followed Sara and Hugh - the genius duo behind the beautiful blog Sprouted Kitchen - for years. Sara has quite the knack for writing home-run recipes that are both nutritious and gorgeous, and Hugh captures those recipes with stunning photography. This is one of their many masterpieces and a favorite in my house. It's simple to prepare, keeps for several days in the fridge, and makes a great portable lunch. Add mustard to the list of plants found in the Brassica family of vegetables. That's right: mustard is in the same family as brussels sprouts,[...]

fall, main dish, vegetarian

November 18, 2014

Mushroom quinoa burger with herb aioli

I am always on a quest for excellent vegetarian entrees. I've noticed that when I search for meatless meals, most of the results are salads, soups, and other light dishes that wouldn't satisfy the grown man I live with nor put a dent in our caloric needs. Vegetarian meals are budget-friendly and might bring some nutritional variety, so adding some meatless meals to your routine, even if you're generally a meat-eater, can be fun. Some of my favorite meals on this site (hello, wonderful falafel) happen to be meat-free. I've found that patties are grea[...]

favorites, fish, main dish

September 8, 2014

Homemade sushi, 3 ways

Sushi. Need I say more? Sushi is the best. Spending $100 on a sushi dinner for 2 is not. Spending $20 on ingredients for all-you-can-eat rolls totally is. The beautiful thing about sushi is that you can fill them and top them with absolutely anything. Today, I'm providing a few classic recipes, but please experiment with what you like. Make sure any fish you eat raw is sushi-grade fish. It is usually labeled as such, and the fish monger at your local grocery store is a good person to ask if you're unsure. I've had the best luck finding sushi-g[...]

favorites, main dish, summer, vegetarian

August 11, 2014

Spicy black bean patties with chipotle barbeque sauce

These amazing guys are no generic, tasteless veggie burgers. These spicy black bean patties are packed with flavor, particularly when slathered with chipotle barbecue sauce, and they're dense and delicious enough to satisfy meat lovers and vegetarians alike. I tested them out on a group of friends when we attended a local music festival and they got a major thumbs-up. Serve alongside Southwest Quinoa Salad for bonus points. Legumes are a great source of several nutrients including fiber, folate, copper, manganese, protein, iron, and B-vitamins. B[...]