Roasted Papritots

  Paprika is one of those spices that seemingly carries history upon it’s scent.  At least it does for me.  Whenever I breathe in the smokiness of the dried pepper blend, I immediately imagine bazaars teeming with clamourous commerce in exotic eastern locales or dusty dry mediterranean towns sitting within the watchful shadow of boxy castles set [...]

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Roasted Potatoes with Black Cherry and Onion Gravy

  There is something really satisfying about roasted potatoes; smothering them with a delicious gravy only heightens the experience.  I was cruising Trader Joe’s the other day and had already plucked some beautiful organic red potatoes and placed them in my basket, when the juice aisle caught my attention.  I knew right away when I saw [...]

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Meatless Monday: Cream of Sunchoke Soup with Candied Tempeh

  Creamy Sunchoke and Potato Soup Ingredients: 4 cups potato, peeled and cut into a large dice 2 cups small peeled sunchokes cut into same sized dice as the potatoes ½ leek + ½ onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, sliced 3 cup No-Chicken or vegetable broth ⅓ cup non-dairy creamer [I prefer So Delicious Original [...]

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A Lighter Mash

  Cauliflower and Potato Mash with Roasted Garlic Ingredients: 1/2 head cauliflower, broken into bite-sized florets 3-4 cups potatoes, cut into large cubes [You basically want twice the amount of potato as cauliflower.] 8 cloves roasted garlic [Just wrap in foil with a drizzle of olive oil and roast at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.] [...]

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New Year’s Day 2010

Like many others around the country today, D and I decided to have a more traditional New Year’s Day dinner full of foods that represent luck, prosperity, and comfort. We are happy. We are stuffed. And now, we’re in desperate need of a nap. Ah, yummy bliss. Happy New Year everyone!

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