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America’s favorite food? 7/18/19

Posted on July 19, 2019 by

I was watching Guy’s Grocery Games the other night (it is embarrassing to admit that I watch this program but I do) and he was having a burger battle. He said that America’s favorite food is a burger and probably … Continue reading →

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Chipotle bean burger. 5/23/19

Posted on May 24, 2019 by

As we gear up for Memorial Day weekend you may be thinking about a good non-meat burger to offer to your guests. For tasty ease I would suggest Morningstar Spicy Chipotle Bean Burger*. This bean buger is not trying to … Continue reading →

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Chickpea salad. 4/24/19

Posted on April 25, 2019 by

Note: This is either a vegan or vegetarian entree salad. Omit feta for the vegan rendition. Doesn’t this look good! Summertime in a dish. And a cool dinner is what I need tonight because it is unseasonably hot today. In … Continue reading →

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Afghani dahl with kale/chickpea/cucumber salad. 1/16/19

Posted on January 17, 2019 by

Every time I make this I think, “This is so good and easy to make. I should put it on the menu more often!” Basically this a chopped up medium onion, 2 cloves of minced garlic, and 1/2 T. of … Continue reading →

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Be cool! 8/3/18

Posted on August 4, 2018 by

Here we are meandering off the menu again. Why is it that I have trouble getting enthused about fish? Anyway, cut the fish and paste in vegetables! I am trying gazpacho for a third time and think I get it … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Philly. 7/20/18

Posted on July 21, 2018 by

There’s a place here in town where we frequently go for lunch with the kids and grandkids. It has delicious hamburgers and crispy fries. But the thing I always order is their vegetarian Philly. It is like a Philly cheesesteak … Continue reading →

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Great vegetarian/vegan Greek dinner. 7/9/18

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

Note: For a vegan meal omit or substitute feta I am a little slow getting my post done today since I have been busy watching Wimbledon today. Ladies’ semi-finals! Mostly I am only interested in Roger Federer winning but I … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho! Tabbouleh! Veggie Burgers! 7/7/18

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

Dinner on Saturday was a mostly non-cooked vegan feast. It has been in the upper 90’sF for the last few days and too hot to be heating up the kitchen by turning on the oven or using the cooktop! Our … Continue reading →

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Chinese and Mediterrean influenced. 11/30/17

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

I really like ethnic foods. They have such a flavor punch after eating a bunch of American food (see Thanksgiving.)  For lunch today I finished daughter’s brown rice. There was about a half of a cup left. To complement the … Continue reading →

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