Family, Faith, Food... FUN!
Matt stayed home yesterday, and I fully expected him to veg out and maybe watch a few movies. And who knows, maybe he did. But when I called him on my way home, he told me he had a surprise for dinner... and boy, did he! Yum, sushi. Always nice to come home to! But I didn't come home to prepared sushi. Oh, no. That'd be too easy. Instead, I came home to nori sheets, sushi rice, and some … [Read more...]
When Matt's out of town, as he is this week, I consider it "me time" in the kitchen. Two reasons for this: First, I can make whatever the eff I want, and on that note, I typically try out a new recipe or two in that week. Second, I can make huge batches of whatever it is, knowing full well that I'll be the one eating it. Which means... I can make tofu galore! This is one, though, that I'm … [Read more...]
This year has been spectacular so far, and we still have half a year left to go! For a major holiday, Matt and I hosted a barbecue for local family members... and we had a BLAST. Best thing? The meal (at least on my end) was entirely vegan! Of course, we had your normal barbecue fare as well -- Matt grilled up some carne asada and chicken sausages for himself and just about everyone else -- … [Read more...]
via... I'd have pictures of my own, but the food was demolished before I had the chance! ;) I come from a family with an arsenal of select comfort foods: Various casseroles, beef stroganoff (so much so that I had to vegetarianize it!), and tuna melts were staples in my house, and they were almost always meat-based in some way. So when I became vegetarian (again) in my early 20s, the first thing … [Read more...]
Riding on our vitamin D high from yesterday's fun-filled day outside, Matt and I decided to fire up the grill and make some cheesesteaks. Except there was no steak, but turkey (or turk'y, in my case), which would be a travesty to the most hardcore cheesesteak lover. There was, however, a good amount of cheese, and the most delicious carmelized veggies you've ever eaten (and some leftovers to enjoy … [Read more...]
I absolutely love this dish for fall and winter. It's a fantastic feel-good food that's filling and that warms you from the inside out. Best part? The combination of sweet and savory!Ingredients* 2 cups coarsely chopped peeled sweet potato (about 1 large)* 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped peeled turnip (about 2 medium)** 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped parsnip (about 2 medium)* 1 1/2 cups coarsely … [Read more...]
I admit that there is one comfort food that I miss desperately after so many years of being vegetarian: My mom's beef stroganoff. I never ate the beef; instead, I strained the sauce and poured it over some egg noodles, then enjoyed the product. With great meat replacers offered by Morningstar Farms, I now have a "beef" stroganoff recipe to slip into my recipe binder!Ingredients* 1 package … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween and Blessed Samhain! Below are some scary good treats, ghoulish drinks, and terrifying decor ideas for your next Halloween shindig! Even better, celebrate with a few Pagans to see what Samhain, the darkest night of the year when the veil between the worlds is thinnest, has been celebrated for decades.Eat!BBQ Bat WingsBraaaaaains!Finger Cookies... Literally!Fresh-From-The-Pumpkin … [Read more...]
Here is a collection of our favorite recipes for barbeque season. Got your own recipe? Please share in the comments; I’ll add as we go along, and will credit accordingly. Fire up those grills, and get cooking!Recipes:Portobello Mushroom BurgersGrilled Angus BurgersTofu and Vegetable KabobsSweet a Savory Barbeque SaucePortobello Mushroom BurgersIngredients* 1 Portobello mushroom cap, large (about … [Read more...]
I have a friend who is both obsessed with dumplings and who has recently moved towards a vegetarian diet. In her honor, here are some vegetarian steamed dumplings. Hopefully these will feed her cravings!Ingredients* 1/2 pound firm tofu* 1/2 cup coarsely grated carrots* 1/2 cup shredded Napa cabbage* 2 tbsp finely chopped red pepper* 2 tbsp finely chopped scallions* 2 tsp finely minced fresh … [Read more...]
