Category Archives: Vegan

Lunch at the “Q” – 10/16/16

Our son’s last full vacation day with us was filled with favorite things to do and eat. First thing in the morning we played tennis for an hour and a half to have a little calorie cushion. After rest up … Continue reading

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Spiced eggplant with bulgur salad – new recipe – 10/5/16

Note: For a vegan dish omit yogurt. John had a day in the office today so I was officially in charge of dinner. Since I am cooking it usually means something vegetarian is in the offing. Tonight’s dinner is a … Continue reading

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Cellentani with broccoli and green onions in peanut sauce – 9/30/16

John was too full for a proper dinner tonight since he ate one of containers of  leftover Moroccan chickpeas with chard for a late lunch. My lunch was somewhat smaller so I decided to go with the dinner on my menu … Continue reading

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Moroccan chickpeas with chard – New recipe – 9/27/16

We made this recipe almost exactly as published by NY Times. I always figure the first time you try something you should more or less stick with what’s written. It turned out very well. We served it with some rice. … Continue reading

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Cannellini bean stew – 9/11/16

I have gotten a few days behind because we were traveling and I was also a little lax on eating correctly. It happens! And when it does learn from the experience and move forward. There is nothing to be gained … Continue reading

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Chickpeas, pasta, and vegetables – 8/31/16

Wait, didn’t I just make this? Yes, but it is so delicious and vegan besides! Anyway, it has different vegetables in it so the taste is a little different. I could eat this every week and I guess I do!

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August 23, 2016 – Vegan dinner

Tonight I made an adaptation of a NY Times recipe, Lentil and Carrot Salad with Middle Eastern Spices. My dish was not a salad but a lentil stew with carrots, cabbage, and broccoli. The spices I used were cumin, coriander, … Continue reading

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August 11, 2016 – Chickpea stew

Note: For vegan rendition omit parmesan cheese and use vegetable stock. I am home from vacation! We had a cool and relaxing time traveling up the coast to Vancouver. There were lots of great things to see and to eat! … Continue reading

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July 20, 2016 – Shrimp curry with cherry tomatoes and rice

Note: For a vegan dish substitute tofu for shrimp. This is an adaptation of a recipe I saw on the NYTimes cooking site. Their version has it served over rice noodles but I thought that rice would be a better … Continue reading

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July 18 & 19, 2016 – Meatless Monday and Tuesday – Red bell peppers stuffed with farro and mushrooms

We were away for the weekend celebrating our anniversary. We had such a good time going to a winemaker’s dinner and eating tapas in Sonoma, CA. We loved the tapas place, Tasca Tasca, right off the square.  Here is a … Continue reading

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