Category Archives: Vegan

Chickpea stew with ditalini and kale – 11/9/16

If you like to chop vegetables up then this is the dish for you! I did all the prep work while John was at work and so almost the entire dish was dump and sauté according to length of cooking … Continue reading

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Out of the freezer – 10/20/16

I made this dinner on September 11, 2016 and stuck the leftovers in the freezer. Since we are leaving Utah for home tomorrow and don’t want to mess up our just cleaned kitchen, tonight is the perfect time for planned-overs. … Continue reading

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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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