Category Archives: Recipes

World’s Laziest Nori Rolls; Homemade Sushi for the Underacheiver.

If you are like me, when you’re home alone, meals consist of whatever is around and fits in the palm of your hand. I cannot be bothered to cook for myself. If there’s nobody around to oooh & aaah over … Continue reading

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Live streaming raw vegan blue cheese dressing: it’s easier than it sounds.

Sharing Wisdom 02/15/11 06:48PM, Sharing Wisdom…, posted with vodpod I am so thrilled to have been a part of the Sharing Wisdom series along with Adina Grigore of Sprout Wellness, and Kalima Karen Harvey of Love Your Body Training. Tonight … Continue reading

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The Obligatory Superbowl Dip. Wonka Would Approve.

There is one day per year I am a football fan, and it has everything to do with food. The superbowl is synonymous with snacks–especially chips & dip. They can be as common as tostitos ‘n’ velveeta or as cutesy … Continue reading

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Chipotle Bean Salad

I love spicy salads. The first time I ever had one–a really spicy one–was at Mooncake Foods. They serve their salads with homemade dressings, and everything on the menu with a side of jalepeño garlic sauce. For the longest time, … Continue reading

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Exotic Spiced Seitan & Pumpkin Kebabs

The broiler is the most underrated kitchen appliance. Everyone has it: that mystery drawer under your oven with the slotted pan in it. Is it a storage space? Grease-catcher? Who dares to crank the oven all the way up to … Continue reading

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Food Q&A: Can I Melt Raw Chocolate?

I have recently become addicted to answering food questions on foodpickle.com. Then, yesterday, I was psyched to get two food questions directly from friends. This is something I want to do a lot more of, so please, keep them coming! … Continue reading

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Babaghanouj with Chipotle and Caramelized Onion

I invented this baba to suit my tastes. My issues with traditional babaghanouj are: 1. If you halve the eggplants, roast, and scoop out their insides, you lose the yummy skin. 2. If you roast the eggplant in a boring … Continue reading

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Holiday Recap: Greek Rice & Seitan Pie

This is kind of a medium-advanced recipe but I encourage everyone to try it. Like me, you can use sites like YouTube and Epicurious to supplement your skills. The payoff is big: This was the best thing I made in 2010. Continue reading

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Fire-Roasted Marinated Italian Peppers

Lately, I have been craving grilled food. It has been months since the last time I saw grillmarks on my food, or was lulled to sleep on a warm, tipsy, Brooklyn night by the aroma of charcoal lingering in my … Continue reading

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Chipotle Cashew Creamy Pasta

This is a quick and easy lunch or dinner with a kick! The creaminess from the cashews makes it very soul-satisfying. It is reminiscent of a vodka sauce, and you could actually swap out the wine for vodka. Vodka sauce … Continue reading

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Quick Kubocha Squash Cassoulet

Here is an easy and satisfying winter dinner that is short on fat but not on flavor. It was so good it didn’t even last for a picture!

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Teriyaki Brussels Sprouts

I made these for dinner tonight and they were amazing. Didn’t even last long enough for a picture! 1 lb Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved lengthwise 4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 tbp olive oil sea salt, to taste to finish: … Continue reading

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