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Category Archives: Vegetarian

Mushroom marsala

1/3 lb fettuccine 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 8 oz mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp all-purpose flour 1/3 cup Marsala 1/3 cup vegetable stock 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup heavy cream several sprigs of fresh thyme, leaves stripped Melt butter and olive oil in a […]

Blueberry banana baked oatmeal

3 bananas, mashed 2 eggs 1/4 cup white sugar 3/4 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp baking powder 2 cups milk 2.5 cups oats 8 oz frozen blueberries Combine mashed bananas in a large bowl with eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine. Add the milk and whisk until smooth. […]

Peanut sesame noodles

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup warm water 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 clove garlic 2 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp honey chili sauce, to taste 3/4 pound dried soba noodles 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 […]

Roasted tomato soup

3 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 tsp thyme, dried 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 4 cups vegetable stock Place tomatoes, cut side up, on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap garlic cloves in a tight foil […]

Apple cider caramels

4 cups apple cider 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp Maldon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, in chunks 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup heavy cream Boil the apple cider in a large saucepan until reduced to a dark, thick syrup, between 1/3 and 1/2 cup in volume, about 40 minutes. Stir […]

Almond cookies

1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup ground almonds 3/4 tsp almond extract (or 1 Tbsp amaretto) In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and ground almonds. Gradually mix in the flour until well blended. Place on ungreased cookie sheets by […]

Oatmeal cookies

2 sticks butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in the egg, then stir in […]

Mexican chocolate ice cream

2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cocoa powder 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cayenne (or to taste) 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp brandy or spiced rum (optional) Heat one cup of cream in a small saucepan. Whisk […]

Three-bean chili

1 onion, diced 15 oz pinto beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed 45 oz diced tomatoes 1 cup water 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 Tbsp cocoa powder 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (from can), minced In […]

Lemon basil sorbet

2 cups sugar 1/2 cup basil leaves, packed 1 cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp lemon zest In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar with 2 cups water, and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat, and add basil leaves. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours. Strain out basil leaves, and add […]