Monday, July 31, 2006

Karyn's Cooked, Monday Night

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Dinner 7/31 Vegan Pizza Basket of Fries Thai Skewers (thinly grilled seitan with bbq sauce) Spaghetti With Meatballs Green Enchilladas stuf...
Sunday, July 30, 2006

Raw Food Sunday?!

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Helllloooo Chicago... yes, we actually left the house for the first time since... ever. ;) straight after the 6 hour drive from hell -- the ...
Saturday, July 29, 2006

Cavatappi with Arugula, Bruschetta

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Dinner 7/29 Cavatappi with Wilted Arugula Bruschetta (onion, garlic, zucchini, tomato, salt, pepper, oregano, ciabatta) one of those "...
Friday, July 28, 2006

Wild Mushroom Quesadilla, Grilled Corn

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Dinner 7/28 Wild Mushroom Quesadilla (shiitake mushroom, oyster mushroom, black beans, soyrizo, onion, garlic, jalapeno, jicama, FYH soy ch...
Thursday, July 27, 2006

Chiles Rellenos, Tostadas, Wilted Kale

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Dinner Chiles Rellenos (Poblano Chiles stuffed with potatoes, mexican oregano and soy cheese) Tostada (topped with plantain and soyrizo, cre...
Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Raw Food Wednesday: Spicy Noodles and Cashews, Greek Salad, Carob, Black Cardamom and Coconut Balls

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Raw Food Wednesday Spicy Noodles and Cashews (adapted from "Raw Food / Real World": we had no peanuts, but plenty of cashews...) G...
Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Gyoza, Stir-Fry, Jasmine Rice

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Dinner 7/25 Gyoza (shiitake mushroom, napa cabbage, shallot, garlic, mushroom sauce) Stir-fry (smoked tofu, baby corn, carrots, red bell pe...
Monday, July 24, 2006

Grilled Tofu, Mashed Potatoes with Mushroom Gravy, Braised Leeks, Steamed Broccoli, Ciabatta

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Dinner 7/24 Grilled Tofu (seasoned with tamari, pepper, herbes de provence) Mashed Potatoes (russet potatoes, soy margarine, salt, pepper) ...
Sunday, July 23, 2006

Eggplant Parmesan over Pasta, Green Beans, Ciabatta

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Dinner 7/23 Eggplant Parmesan over Pasta Green Beans Homemade Ciabatta this is my favorite time of the year -- the local, organic foods are...
Saturday, July 22, 2006

Portobello Sandwich, Grilled Corn, Roasted Broccoli

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Dinner 7/22 Portobello Sandwich (grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted red bell pepper, wilted spinach, garlic, grilled onion, salt and pep...
Friday, July 21, 2006

Plantains and Soyrizo Empanadas, Arroz con Gandules, Salad with Tostones

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Dinner Plantains and Soyrizo Empanadas (recipe below) Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas, adapted from this recipe from Tyler Floren...
Thursday, July 20, 2006

Pad Thai, Caramelized Eggplant and Tofu, Jasmine Rice

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Dinner 7/20 Pad Thai (recipe below) Caramelized Eggplant and Tofu over Jasmine Rice (eggplant, smoked tofu, onion, garlic, agave, cilantro,...
Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Raw Food Wednesday: Chile Rellenos, Guacamole Stacks, Romaine Salad with Garlic Dressing

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Raw Food Wednesday 7/19 Chile Rellenos (recipe below) Guacamole Stacks (pumpkin/sunflower seed puree dehydrated into "crackers" t...
Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Green Bean Curry with Jasmine Rice, Edamame

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Dinner 7/18 Green Bean Curry with Jasmine Rice (recipe below, adapted from F&W August 2006, p.120) Edamame Green Bean Curry with Jasmin...
Monday, July 17, 2006

Tofu with Almond and Saffron Sauce over Pasta, Chickpea and Soyrizo Stew, Wilted Kale with Sherry

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Dinner 7/17 Tofu with Saffron and Almond Sauce over Pasta (tofu, onion, garlic, almond, bread, saffron, clove, black peppercorn, sea salt, ...
Sunday, July 16, 2006

Red Bell Peppers stuffed with Bulgur, Artichokes, Scapes and Red Onion, Romaine Salad with Smoked Tomato Dressing, Scape Pesto over Fusilli Pasta

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Dinner 7/16 Red Bell Peppers stuffed with Bulgur, Artichokes, Scapes and Red Onion (smoked red bell peppers, smoked red onion, artichoke, s...
Saturday, July 15, 2006

Vegetable Pot Pie, Twice Baked Potato, Mixed Greens Salad

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Dinner 7/15 Vegetable Pot Pie (smoked tofu, peas, carrots, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, veg stock, cornstarch) Mixed Green...
Friday, July 14, 2006

Tempeh Wrapped in Grape Leaves and Phyllo, Choux a la Flamande, Braised Carrots and Parnsips, French Bread

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Dinner Tempeh Wrapped in Grape Leaves and Phyllo Choux a la Flamande (Braised Red Cabbage, recipe below) Braised Carrots and Parnsips French...
Thursday, July 13, 2006

Potatoes in Chile-Tamarind Sauce, Chana Masala, Yellow Beets and Coconut, Spicy Okra

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Dinner 7/13 Potatoes in Chile-Tamarind Sauce (recipe below) Chana Masala (chickpeas, onion, garlic, tamarind, cumin seed, ginger, jalapeno,...
Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Raw Food Wednesday: Meatloaf, Chioggia Beet Ravioli, Caesar Salad, Papaya Soup

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Raw Food Wednesday 7/12 "Meatloaf" (from Juliano -- mostly soaked walnuts, portobello mushrooms and herbs, covered with a marina...
Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Tofu a la Uva, Rice Pilaf, Plantain and Soyrizo Nachos

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Dinner Tofu a la Uva (adapted from Diana Kennedy's book) Rice Pilaf Plantain and Soyrizo Nachos Tofu a la Uva saute 1 onion, 2 garlic ...
Monday, July 10, 2006

Garlic Rice Noodle Soup with Tofu, Papaya and Seitan Salad, Gyoza

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Dinner 7/10 Garlic Rice Noodle Soup with Tofu Papaya and Seitan Salad (papaya, seitan, garlic, shallot, carrot, agave, rooster sauce on a b...
Sunday, July 09, 2006

Roasted Beet Salad, Arugula Soup, Fava Beans, Pugliese Bread

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Dinner 7/9 Roasted Beet Salad (baby spinach, roasted beets, pine nuts, olive oil, sherry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt and peppe...
Saturday, July 08, 2006

Deep-Fried Baby Artichokes, Gazpacho, Iceburg Lettuce Salad, White Bean Stew

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Dinner 7/8 Deep-Fried Baby Artichokes (with Saffron Aioli dipping sauce: vegenaise, garlic, saffron threads soaked in 1 tsp. of water) Gazp...
Friday, July 07, 2006

Tomato and Potato Soup, Braised Leeks, Pugliese Bread, Morel Mushrooms, Grilled Radicchio, Mixed Greens Salad

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Dinner 7/7 Tomato and Potato Soup (potatoes, garlic, herbes de provence, salt, water, tomatoes) Braised Leeks Pugliese Bread Morel Mushroom...
Thursday, July 06, 2006

Nopale and Portobello Mushroom Burrito, Tomatillo and Seitan Stew, Rice Pilaf, Grilled Corn

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Dinner 7/6 Nopale and Portobello Mushroom Burrito (roasted cactus, grilled portobello mushrooms, onion, garlic, soy cheese) Tomatillo and S...
Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Pad Thai, Caramelized Eggplant and Tofu with Jasmine Rice

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Dinner 7/5 Pad Thai (bean threads, carrot, red bell pepper, rice noodles, red thai chile, scallion, tofu, tamarind, cashews, cilantro) Cara...
Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Tostada, Mashed Plantains and Soyrizo

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Dinner 7/4 Tostada (deep-fried corn tortilla, refried black beans, soyrizo, soy cheese, lettuce, avocado) Mashed Plantains and Soyrizo We h...
Monday, July 03, 2006

Tofu Wrapped in Rice Noodles, Caramelized White Eggplant and Tofu over Jasmine Rice, Seared/Steamed Green Beans

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Dinner 7/3 Tofu Wrapped in Rice Noodles (sauce: tamari, garlic, thai chile, sugar and lemongrass) Caramelized White Eggplant and Tofu over ...
Sunday, July 02, 2006

Tofu Piccata, Grilled Corn, Morel Mushrooms

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Dinner 7/2 Tofu Piccata over Pasta (adapted from the Candle Cafe cookbook) Grilled Corn Morel Mushrooms why yes, we did get a good deal on...