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Category Archives: Vegetarian

Doogh (yugort shack)

1 cup plain (Greek) yogurt3/4 cup cold water (1/2 cup if non-Greek)1/4 cup ice1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp dried mint (optional)1/8 tsp garlic powder (optional) Put all ingredients in blender. Blend until ice is incorporated.

Corn avocado salad

1 lb corn kernels (e.g., thawed from frozen)1/4 red onion, diced1 avocado, cubed1/4 tsp cumincilantro, chopped1 lime In a large skillet, sauté corn in a couple tablespoons of oil. Move to large bowl and toss with salt, pepper, and cumin. Let cool. Add onion, avocado, cilantro, and lime juice. Stir.

Arugula salad

Arugula, washedOlive oilLemon juiceParmesan cheese, shaved In a large bowl, toss arugula with olive oil and lemon juice until well-mixed. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Top with shaved Parmesan.

White bean and spinach quesadillas

15 oz cannellini beans, drained3/4 tsp chili powder1/4 tsp cumin1/8 tsp garlic powder1/8 tsp salt2 cups spinach, chopped4 oz pepper jack, shredded1/2 cup sour cream4 flour tortillas Stir beans and spices in a large bowl until mixed well. Add spinach, cheese, and sour cream and stir to combine. Put roughly 1/4 of the bean mixture […]

Mrs. Orr’s chocolate crinkles

1/2 cup vegetable oil4 oz (squares) unsweetened chocolate, melted2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 Tbsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder2 cups flour Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar. Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed. Add vanilla. Measure flour by sifting. Stir flour, baking powder, and salt into […]

Suzanne’s creamy chocolate frosting

4 Tbsp butter, softened8 oz cream cheese, softened3 oz (squares) unsweetened chocolate, melteddash saltabout 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted1/3 cup half and half1 tsp vanilla extract Cream butter and cream cheese together. Mix in chocolate. Add salt and sugar alternately with cream, beating until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Frost cooled cake.

Pumpkin bread

15 oz can pumpkin puree1 stick butter, melted3 eggs1 2/3 cups sugar1 1/2 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp salt3/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground1/4 tsp ginger, ground1/8 tsp cloves, ground2 1/4 cups flour 1 Tbsp sugar1 tsp cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 6-cup loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk […]

Pasta e ceci

4 Tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 Tbsp tomato paste 3/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1/2 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini, macaroni) Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and salt, and fry for 30 seconds. Add […]

Pecan praline sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 Tbsp heavy cream 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine brown sugar, butter, cream, and salt. Simmer 3-5 minutes until thick and bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and […]

Three-bean chili mac

1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp flour 2 Tbsp chili powder 15 oz diced tomatoes 15 oz tomato sauce 15 oz kidney beans, drained 15 oz black beans, drained 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained 1 cup frozen corn kernels 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups macaroni noodles 1 cup sharp […]