January 2010

roasted cauliflower with blue cheese vinaigrette

January 22, 2010

Some vegetables are just plain better when they are roasted. Cauliflower is one of them for me. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll eat some raw cauliflower with hummus any day, but I devour it roasted. Adding a vinaigrette with blue cheese just takes it to the next level. I’ve been thinking of the leftovers ever [...]

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lemon-ricotta hotcakes

January 21, 2010

If you have ever been to Hell’s Kitchen restaurant in Minneapolis, chances are you know exactly what I am talking about. Nine times out of ten I prefer savory breakfasts, but these pancakes are the one out of ten. With a subtle lemon flavor and extra-creamy ricotta cheese,  these are sure to become a favorite. [...]

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review: navitas naturals trail power

January 20, 2010

As you probably have guessed by now, I’m always up for trying the newest products.  And something I’m always on the hunt for? Greek yogurt toppings! This antioxidant-rich blend contains goji berries, mulberries, goldenberries, cacoa nibs and cashews. It is organic, raw, kosher and vegan. It is also perfect on yogurt, giving each bite a [...]

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meat & potatoes

January 19, 2010

The taster was in food heaven. And I mean smiling was getting in the way of eating. I guess I need to make potatoes more often for him? Or perhaps it was the venison. Remember Mary Beth’s guest post on Venison? Well, we happened to be a lucky recipient of some venison. I have to [...]

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lentils with curried tarka

January 18, 2010

A few years ago when I was in college and cooking for myself, I went on a semi-vegan kick after reading Skinny Bitch. I was a vegetarian at that time but my Wisconsin roots (aka cheese) and love for pork made the vegan, and vegetarian stints short ones. Dal was a lunch-time staple for me [...]

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ranch snack mix

January 15, 2010

Around 3:00, every afternoon, I get a hankering for something crunchy and salty. I’m sure there is some “recommended snack” to get rid of that craving, but for me, nothing gets rid of a craving like actually eating what you are craving. I used to fall prey to these snack suggestions – eat celery if [...]

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