Author: strejde
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The chili
Years ago Justin and I attended a potluck dinner to which one guest brought a four-bean chili. It was one of the best things I had tasted up to that point, and I immediately set about trying to make my own. I came up with this on my first try, and we loved it. I…
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A Japanese gift
This morning at the bed and breakfast, I made pear crepes. I had crepe batter in the fridge, so I just whipped a few up, then threw some peeled, diced pears in a pan with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Everyone seemed to like them, and I was glad to use up the pears. After…
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Old soup, new soup
This is one of my favorite soup recipes, because it’s quick and easy, and reminds me of my mom’s caldo. I’ve made it several times before, always using Swanson vegetable broth, and it turns out brothy and soupy. This time, I tried an organic vegetable broth from Whole Foods, and the soup ended up thick…
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Behold the power of…soysage?
In our quest to find meat substitutes, we encountered Lightlife Gimme Lean Sausage-Style, which has a wonderful sausage-y taste and texture. It comes in a tube-like wrapping, and I always find it with the tofu and other refrigerated soy products. We’ve tried it in chilis and Frito pies, and even mixed with potatoes in breakfast…
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The soup that has everything
This was one of the “lost” recipes, one that I tried while I was computer-less and unable to post. I’m glad I found this photo, though, because this soup is definitely worth posting about! I love minestrone…it’s so full of goodness, with its dazzling array of vegetables, protein-rich beans, starchy pasta, and warm, comforting broth.…