Category Archives: Vegetarian

Breakfast for dinner. 9/10/23

Sunday’s dinner was kind of a mishmash of items. Since I had two ripe avocados that needed using we started out with a first course of guacamole and tortilla chips. I used a packet of spicy Mucho Guacamole for the … Continue reading

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Chickpea stew. 9/8/23

I enjoy cutting up vegetables so I really got a lot of enjoyment preparing this chickpea stew. The basic components of this dish are chickpeas, any vegetables you might have that need eating, a can of petite diced tomatoes, a … Continue reading

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Hummus and tabbouleh. 8/30/23

I am hoping that Wednesday was our last really hot day of the season. I am well-known in my household for saying repeatedly, Do you think it’s over? Is this the last day? all through September. Our son got married … Continue reading

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Vegetable stir-fry with eggs. 8/27/23

Sunday dinner is always a good time to clean out the vegetable bins in the fridge. Tonight’s combination included carrots, celery, cabbage, onion, mushrooms, and broccoli. I did a quick stir-fry maximizing efficiency by starting with the longer cooking veg … Continue reading

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Chana dal with rice and kale. 8/21/23

Chana dal is (are?) split, dried chickpeas. I make them in the Instant Pot. There are a lot of recipes for Chana dal on the internet. Here is the one I use – https://pipingpotcurry.com/instant-pot-chana-dal/#recipe Of course we make a few … Continue reading

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Fennel, potato, garlic soup with salad 8/18/23

Friday night was vegan night as the soup was made with no dairy and gets its creamy texture from blending the vegetables. It was quite simple. Just cook chopped up onions, garlic, celery, fennel, and potatoes with some herbs and … Continue reading

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Hummus, tabbouleh, cucumber/tomato salad. 8/15/23

Tonight’s installment of what-to-make-for-dinner-when-it’s-hot is a combo of store-bought hummus and crackers plus a couple of homemade salads. The tabbouleh is parsley, tomatoes, some sort of grain and a lemony vinaigrette. My daughter offered to help me make it and … Continue reading

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Egg and veg burger crumble tostada. 8/13/23

Tonight I tried something different from my usual egg dishes. I microwaved a chipotle black bean veggie burger, crumbled it up, and mixed it with a scrambled egg. In addition to the two main components of my tostada I used … Continue reading

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Red lentils with rice mix and kale. 8/10/23

Because it has been hot lately we have not eaten this lentil dish in ages. The weather has been pleasant the last few days so I thought it would not seem overly heavy and since it cooks quickly the kitchen … Continue reading

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Tofu bowl with cucumber, cabbage, edamame, and avocado. 8/7/23

We have been having a spell of pretty hot weather the last few days, in the 90s. Complicating the hot weather was a power outage mid-day so no AC or fans. Thus our house was warmer than usual at dinner … Continue reading

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