Monday, March 03, 2008

Tofu Marsala over Fettuccine, Hickory Smoked Grilled Eggplant

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Dinner 3/3 Tofu Marsala over Fettuccine Hickory Smoked Grilled Eggplant We broke out the smoker box for the tofu and eggplant (hickory wood...
Sunday, March 02, 2008

Grilled Asparagus Omelet with Miso Tahini Sauce, Romaine Salad with Radishes

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Dinner 3/2 Grilled Asparagus Omelet with Miso Tahini Sauce Romaine Salad with Radishes Brunch for Dinner? Sure, why not? ;) Another yummy ...
Saturday, March 01, 2008

Brunch: Shiitake and Dill Frittata, Blueberry Ginger Spelt Muffins

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Brunch 3/01 Shiitake Mushrooms and Dill Frittata Blueberry Ginger Spelt Muffin More testing for Isa 's brunch cookbook "The Crack ...
Friday, February 29, 2008

Seitan Bourguignon, Braised Leeks, Pecan-Praline Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce

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Dinner 2/29 Seitan Bourguignon Braised Leeks Dessert Pecan-Praline Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce The bourguignon (recipe) is perfect for t...
Thursday, February 28, 2008

Vegetable Pot Pie

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Dinner 2/28 Vegetable Pot Pie Adapted from Candle Cafe cookbook as usual -- an all-in-one meal of smoked tofu, carrots, onion, garlic, veg ...
Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Tex-Mex Enchiladas, Pear Crumble

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Dinner 2/27 Tex-Mex Enchiladas Dessert Pear Crumble Liz made dinner tonight, a combo of leftover smoky chili sauce with some additional cum...
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Burgess Cellars Wine Tasting at Riverside Wine and Imports

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Burgess Cellars Wine Tasting at Riverside Wine and Imports 2/26 BBQ Tofu Lollipops Twice Baked Potato Chili Non Carne Rice Paper Salad Roll...
Monday, February 25, 2008

Pasta alla Vodka, Braised Broccoli

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Dinner 2/25 Pasta alla Vodka Braised Broccoli This is our standard way to use up that leftover bit of tomato sauce -- add a little red pepp...

Hello Plime!

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< Mr. Rourke > Smiles everybody! Plime is here! </Mr. Rourke > Please, help yourself to a cupcake! or perhaps a piece of cake (...
Sunday, February 24, 2008

Gobi Manchurian, Jasmine Rice

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Dinner 2/24 Gobi Manchurian (adapted from Saveur) Jasmine Rice It's basically deep-fried cauliflower with spicy sauce -- sort of a cros...
Saturday, February 23, 2008

Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Vinegar, Lentils and Arugula, Cabbage and Soyrizo

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Dinner 2/23 Grilled Eggplant with Balsamic Vinegar, Lentils and Arugula Cabbage and Soyrizo The eggplant dish is a bit of re-creation of an...
Thursday, February 21, 2008

Bruschetta, Minestrone, Roasted Broccoli

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Dinner 2/21 Bruschetta Minestrone Roasted Broccoli A little bit of this, a little bit that -- A simple meal tonight, as everyone was busy w...
Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Raw Food Wednesday: Frittata, Mashed Cauliflower with Gravy, Borscht

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Raw Food Wednesday 2/20 Frittata Mashed Cauliflower with Gravy (adapted from Juliano's "Raw") Borscht (beet, carrot, orange j...
Monday, February 18, 2008

Swiss Chard Frittata

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Dinner 2/18 Swiss Chard Frittata A test recipe for Isa's new brunch book -- a baked swiss chard and tofu frittata or "brunch pie...
Saturday, February 16, 2008

Marquit Quastal, Sambousak

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Dinner 2/16 Marquit Quastal (Seitan Tagine with Chestnuts) Sambousak (Sesame Pastries stuffed with Soy Cheese) The tagine was adapted fro...
Friday, February 15, 2008

Banana Mocha Bundt Cake

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Dessert 2/15 Banana Mocha Bundt Cake (with Bourbon Icing) There was dinner, but as we said before, we won't bore you any further with ...
Thursday, February 14, 2008

Valentine's Day: Hickory Smoked Tofu Stuffed with Garlic, Grilled Asparagus, Sauteed Mushrooms, Twice Baked Potato, Molten Mocha Cakes

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Valentine's Day Dinner 2/14 Hickory Smoked Tofu Stuffed with Garlic (with Bearnaise Sauce) Grilled Asparagus Sauteed Mushrooms Twice Ba...
Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Raw Food Wednesday: Pierogi, Borscht

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Raw Food Wednesday 2/13 Pierogi Borscht The pierogi are a work-in-progress, but still turned out very well. I want to play around with the ...
Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Seitan and Lentil Stew in Crepes, Braised Maroon Carrots

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Dinner 2/12 Seitan and Lentil Stew in Crepes Braised Maroon Carrots The stew/crepe combo has become a house favorite... Liz made the crepe ...
Monday, February 11, 2008

Carbonnades a la Flamande, Braised Carrots

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Dinner 2/11 Carbonnades a la Flamande Braised Carrots Seitan, Onion and Beer Stew by any other name would taste so sweet... adapted straigh...
Sunday, February 10, 2008

Roasted Veggie Lasagna, Barley and Bolete Mushroom Soup

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Dinner 2/10 Roasted Veggie Lasagna Barley and Bolete Mushroom Soup We haven't made this in a while -- there's always a 3/4 full box...
Saturday, February 09, 2008

Manti, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Fava Beans, Risotto Baked In Cubanelle Peppers, Pistachio Rosewater Cupcakes

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Dinner 2/09 Manti Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Fava Beans Risotto Baked In Cubanelle Peppers Dessert Pistachio Rosewater Cupcakes We haven...
Friday, February 08, 2008

Pasta alla Gricia, Cannellini Bean and Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Beet Salad

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Dinner 2/08 Pasta alla Gricia Cannellini Bean and Broccoli Rabe Roasted Beet Salad Dessert Sauternes Cake I'm sure somewhere we've ...
Thursday, February 07, 2008

Chinese New Year: Dim Sum, General Tso, Jasmine Rice

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Chinese New Year 2/7 General Tso Tofu ( recipe adapted from Tyler Florence) Dim Sum (seitan, napa cabbage, scallions, sesame oil, garlic,...
Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Raw Food Wednesday: Shish Kabobs with BBQ Sauce, Cucumber and Carrot Salad, Banana Doughnut Holes with Coconut

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Raw Food Wednesday 2/06 Shish Kabobs with BBQ Sauce (recipe below) Cucumber and Carrot Salad Dessert Banana Doughnut Holes with Coconut (fr...
Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Mardi Gras: Hickory Smoked Tofu with Mustard Cream Sauce, Wilted Spinach, Red Beans and Rice, Eggplant Frites

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Mardi Gras 2/05 Hickory Smoked Tofu with Mustard Cream Sauce Red Beans and Rice Wilted Spinach Eggplant Frites Dessert Bread Pudding We...
Sunday, February 03, 2008

Super Bowl XLII: Chili Cheese Dogs, French Fries, BBQ Tofu Sandwiches

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Dinner 2/03 Chili Cheese Dogs (recipe below) BBQ Tofu Sandwich French Fries Yep, time for our annual Super Bowl deep-fry-a-thon -- bbq, ch...
Thursday, January 31, 2008

Quinoa Paella, Grilled Veggie Kabobs

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Dinner 1/31 Quinoa Paella Grilled Veggie Kabobs The veggie kabobs were red bell pepper, red onion, tofu, mushrooms and kumquats, marinated ...
Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Raw Food Wednesday: Chiles Rellenos with Mole Sauce, Jicama Empanadas, Guacamole with Red Onion Chips, Mexican Style Temaki Roll in Collard Greens

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Raw Food Wednesday 1/30 Chiles Rellenos with Mole Sauce ( mole sauce recipe ) Jicama Empanadas Guacamole with Red Onion Chips (flax seed,...
Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Raw Food Wednesday: Eggplant Cannoli with Basil and Pine Nut Ricotta topped with Marinara Sauce

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Raw Food Wednesday 1/23 Eggplant Cannoli with Basil and Pine Nut Ricotta topped with Marinara Sauce yes, we did it again -- the whole time ...