Category Archives: Vegetarian

wordless wednesday: sauced

Not necessarily to be enjoyed together, but they are my favorite ‘sauces.’  The wine (Casal Garcia Vinho Verde) to be enjoyed on a hot afternoon hanging out with friends and the TO DIE FOR Butternut Squash Sauce (from Dave’s Gourmet) is perfect over raviolis or tortellinis.  And the kids love it.  Ok, so this wasn’t [...]

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tri-pepper salad

I recently set this salad out along side the Avocado Fries that I posted about last week.  I think it goes really well with the typical chips, salsa and guacamole avocado fries spread at a party.  I’ve also served this as a small side salad with tri-tip from the grill.  It takes about 20 minutes [...]

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avocado fries

These are a hit whenever I do them.  They shall not fail you.  They haven’t failed me. I think it’s simply the novelty and the decadence of the world most perfect food.  I’m talking about Avocado Fries.  That’s right, people.  Doesn’t that sound divine? I originally found avocado fries in the Sunset Best Recipes 2010 [...]

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Book Club Special Recipe-Tuscan Veggie Torte

vintage now im really cooking

I hosted last night’s Chicks & Books meeting.  What a great night.  I’m so happy everyone enjoyed the book, The Gargoyle, and I particularly got pleasure from our discussion.  Since so many of you were enthusiastic about the crock pot dinner, I thought I’d post the recipe.  I’m a big fan of these easy meals, [...]

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