tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82340069327162532202024-03-14T00:46:18.599-07:00warm sockson food and other favorite thingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-16639912516671024442011-01-30T18:01:00.000-08:002011-06-14T13:37:32.978-07:00New Blog!Visit my new blog at greenbeane.blogspot.com. It's even yummier!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-87570717049688739312011-01-12T14:48:00.000-08:002011-01-13T18:42:01.290-08:00Edamame Hummus!This recipe is courtesy of my cousin Elise - an amazing chef! She made this for a cousin home-video viewing party. It was great fun and I ate this hummus non-stop the entire time I was there (and I'm eating it right now). This is a super healthy and super delicious snack!
Makes 2 cups
2 cups shelled edamame (from the frozen section in the grocery store. Thaw for an hourUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-57950065872019230002011-01-03T18:40:00.000-08:002011-01-07T16:32:57.665-08:00Roasted Cauliflower Soup With Curried Cashew Crème
New Years resolution #1: Venture outside of your comfort zone. A couple facts about me: I'm not a fan of soup and I've never really cared about cauliflower. Therefore, I generally stay away from both. So what better opportunity to put my new year's resolution into action than to try Robin Robertson's Cauliflower Soup recipe in this months issue of VegNews. I couldn't haveUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-83779007872446289542010-12-30T20:50:00.000-08:002010-12-30T20:50:10.012-08:00It's a Jolly Holi-dog!My sister found this on youtube and I thought it was so cute!!
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-62767551712557162402010-12-03T18:17:00.000-08:002010-12-03T18:23:30.979-08:00Broccoli Cheese! Broccoli Cheese!Broccoli Cheese was the highlight of my holiday dinners. The responsibility (and high honor) of making it would alternate between us and the McDevitt cousins. One year when it was our turn, our beloved dog, Goober, enjoyed the entire casserole to herself while we stopped at McDonald's on the way to the family gathering. It was an utter tragedy, and so was losing the broccoli Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-19130358786180674902010-11-29T23:52:00.000-08:002010-12-01T09:33:50.598-08:00Rich Man's Toasted Walnut Pesto Pasta...you'll be rich from all money you didn't spend on the pine nuts and Cuisinart. Traditionally, a pesto is made in a cuisinart with a lot of olive oil, pine nuts, basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. I wanted to simplify the recipe and see if it tasted just as good without the cuisinart, loads of oil and parm cheese. It was awesome! I think this will become a staple Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-37974423494319199782010-11-26T14:31:00.000-08:002010-11-26T14:32:23.996-08:00Clean and Green I know I'm behind the times a bit on this, but I'm finally putting to rest the harmful chemicals that I've grown so fond of cleaning with. No more bleach, lysol, scrubbing bubbles, windex, pine sol or....I can't believe I'm about to say this....cleanser. I have five animals - three cats and two dogs - so I've been reluctant to switch to green cleaning products because I relied Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-1278814705038934972010-11-22T19:45:00.000-08:002010-11-22T19:48:32.862-08:00Lentil Loaf with Truffle Scented Mushroom GravyOk, I'm kinda really proud of this recipe. I created it without the help of someone else's recipe, and I have to say, it DELISH! I tested it out on some friends last night and it was a huge success. I'm going to serve it in honor of the bird that will be happily frolicking in a meadow and not laying on my table :) It's a lot of ingredients, but it's Thanksgiving! I'mUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-90586380678053763252010-11-21T13:08:00.000-08:002010-11-22T19:49:04.658-08:00PUMPKIN BREAD!!!
Of all the recipes I've posted, I'm most excited about this one. Every year since he was about 7, my wonderful husband has been in charge of making the holiday pumpkin bread. This year, he as been tirelessly working to create the perfect vegan version of his famous classic. After about 4 different loaves, he's finally found THE ONE! It's light, fluffy, moist, sweet, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-90179121813265832452010-11-16T21:00:00.000-08:002010-11-16T21:00:16.756-08:00Indian DahlNot only will your taste buds be giddy, your heart will thank you too! This delicious recipe is from Caldwell B. Esselstyn's book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease. There's some chopping that has to be done, but you basically throw it all in one pot and let it cook. It's super easy!
If served with brown rice, it serves 6. If not, it probably serves 4
Ingredients
2 1⁄2 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-26544647937469799502010-11-08T13:20:00.000-08:002010-11-08T13:25:31.665-08:00Chili
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Click here to view the video.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-89387430060915098992010-10-27T18:22:00.000-07:002010-11-08T13:29:07.323-08:00Lentil and Brown Rice GoodnessThis recipe cooks itself. It's so easy and so delicious it might just become a staple for you as it has become for us. If you don't have all of those spices, don't fret, just add a little more of what you do have. If you want to add some garlic, go for it - it's not a picky casserole. And if you don't have vegan cheese, it'll still be really good.
This will take 10 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-83252909339487268952010-10-19T23:07:00.000-07:002011-01-15T00:59:34.075-08:00Black-Eyed Pea Croquettes with a Dijon GlazeThis recipe is in the Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone (an awesome book/cookbook). She found it in The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics by Jessica Porter, and Jessica acquired it from her friend Lisa Silverman. How's that family tree for ya ;) When we saw this recipe and how easy it was and how yummy it looked, we thought it was too good to be true. But alas, it's super Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-5795086236397098992010-10-18T13:05:00.000-07:002010-10-18T13:05:51.253-07:00Creamy Kabocha Squash SoupWhen Kristen had me over for dinner and told me we were having a squash soup that she found in The Kind Diet, my heart sank. I really hate squash soup. And when she excitedly told me it was just squash, water, and salt and pepper, I wanted to go home. But I was a good friend and stayed and I'm so glad I did! Kabocha squash on it's own is so sweet and creamy that you don't need Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-60141087258966711242010-10-18T11:16:00.000-07:002010-10-18T11:16:45.779-07:00Easy PeasyFor the next couple of weeks, I will be posting delicious and healthy recipes with very few ingredients that require no kitchen gadgets. This was suggested by my friend Kristen who said she gets intimidated by long lists of ingredients - understandably. I was also inspired by my sister, a college student, who doesn't have funds for lots of kitchen gadgets or access to fancy Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-79162885485639503942010-10-15T11:03:00.000-07:002010-10-15T11:03:18.351-07:00Fruits and Veggies and Make-up oh my!My friend works with a make-up artist who only uses natural and organic cosmetics. She introduced us to 100% Pure, and we're HOOKED! The mascara is a must - I have the blueberry and it actually smells like blueberries! This is taken from the FAQ's on their website:
Why 100% pure?“As much as 60% of topical skin-care products are absorbed through the skin and into the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-30148253189752139002010-10-15T10:26:00.000-07:002010-10-15T10:26:54.638-07:00More Muffins!My friends, Chris and Shaunte, tried the pumpkin muffins the other day and made a great suggestion. Next time they make them, they're gonna use chunky applesauce and a touch of nutmeg - I will definitely be trying that! Thanks guys! Glad you enjoyed them! This is how theirs turned out (these definitely look more impressive than mine!) I'm beaming :)
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-4589933072182180412010-10-06T14:51:00.000-07:002010-11-22T19:54:14.486-08:00Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies!!!Ta da! A gluten free cookie that looks like a cookie, feels like a cookie, tastes like an amaaaazing cookie, and can be made in your very own kitchen!!! My gluten-full friends, you may not find anything unbelievably extraordinary about this cookie. It is, after all, one of the most standard and simple American treats. My gluten-free friends, however, you might want to get out Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-20098556841880189482010-10-06T13:31:00.000-07:002010-10-15T10:28:26.246-07:00Emeril Says...When you're baking it's about formulas, when you're cookin' it's about feeling.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-4020168498674283382010-10-05T10:33:00.000-07:002010-12-03T18:48:28.369-08:00Burrrrrrrritos! I realized I haven't been posting enough lunch or dinner recipes. So I'm going to make an effort to share more of those! The only problem is that the camera doesn't take the best pictures at night and we eat pretty late, so I might not be able to post pictures with all of the recipes. But rest assured, they look beautiful and taste great! This is a go-to meal we makeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-76289422793103766702010-10-03T11:19:00.000-07:002010-10-03T11:24:47.400-07:00Pumpkin Spice Waffles
More waffles!!! I feel most inspired to create or try new recipes at the start of a new season. Especially fall. It's just so cozy and comfort food is just so.....comforting :) This recipe is a collaboration between Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and yours truly.
Makes 12 squares
Ingredients:
2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1⁄2 tsp baking powder
1⁄2 tsp Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-55234091799541307562010-09-15T11:42:00.000-07:002010-09-15T11:42:27.234-07:00Banaffles
We had a craving for waffles one evening as we finished dinner and were already scheming a fun Saturday morning breakfast. And to our surprise and delight, we discovered we had a waffle maker! It was my old one from high school (probably considered an antique by now) that I begged my parents for one Christmas. After a solid 20 minutes of cleaning her, she was good as new.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8234006932716253220.post-12132849820449086862010-09-03T16:51:00.000-07:002010-09-03T16:53:16.186-07:00DIVINE Lettuce Wraps
Michael found this recipe in VegNews. Now, I'm not the type of person who gravitates toward recipes where lettuce is involved, but he insisted we make this and I'm SOOOOOOO happy we did. We used a new spice: Chinese five-spice, we used a new veggie: jicama, and we used a new sauce: hoisin! We love when we incorporate new foods! This is a really fun meal to share with Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1