Archives for April 2012

Orzo, Lentil & Chard Veggie Stew

Soup? Bisque? Stew? I don’t really know what defines each variation of a broth with grains or veggies in it, but this lentil one, is very hearty and took on a mild meaty color after cooking, so I dubbed it a stew. It’s really filling, delicious and took almost no effort. You can really use […]

Mexican Lasagna

6 whole wheat tortillas 2 cups brown rice, cooked 2 cups black beans, cooked 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar Daiya (we only had mozzarella and that worked just as fine) 1 cup sliced cabbage 1 cup organic salsa 1 cup red pepper, chopped 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 […]

Zucchini & Onion Fritters

Really simple snack and a great way to use up some zucchini we had laying around. Words of advice: Make them small! Only use a tablespoon or so of batter for each one, or else they won;t cook all the way through. We learned that the hard way. 2 1/2 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup […]

Roasted Chickpeas

Just a simple, crunchy vegan snack, or a nice addition to salads, wraps or pasta dishes. These are a cinch to make and it’s great to just toss them in some spices and roast ’em up if they’ve been sitting in the fridge for a few days and you don’t want them to go to […]

Red Potato, Mustard Green & Radish Salad

I’ve been on a huge potato kick, and contrary to popular belief, I’ve actyally been losing weight! So spuds will continue to be the main attraction in my meals for the foreseeable future 🙂 And I was VERY happy to put my new mustard greens to good use. 1 bunch mustard greens, chopped 6 large red potaoes, […]

Raw Pizza!

Even the simplest raw recipes seem epic to me. There’s so much thought involved, so much time-planning and it always seems like an elaborate affair. Which is why I NEVER have time to prep raw food meals. Cooking for John has really opened doors for me, and forced me to do more raw food-which has […]