Tag: vegetarian recipes
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Hummus Recipe
Hummus Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip or spread typically made of tahini, chickpeas, herbs, and spices. It’s unsure exactly when and where hummus first appeared, but it’s suspected to date back at least to the 13th century. Hummus has increasingly gained popularity in the United States in the past two decades, becoming especially popular…
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Classic Bruschetta
What is Bruschetta? Let’s break it down! According to Miriam Webster, Bruschetta is consider “thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer.” It’s thought that Bruschetta originated in Italy in the 15th century, shortly after it was brought to…
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Spring Rolls
Since kale grows so well in the Pacific Northwest, every year I experiment with growing a different varietal of kale. This summer I started growing Portuguese kale, and I couldn’t recommend growing it enough. Typically kale intimidates me, it’s tough, bitter, and hard to chew. Yeah, I could blend it in a smoothie, but in…
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Skorthalia — Garlic Dip
Skorthalia (or Skordalia) is a greek dip or sauce that can be made and used in a variety of ways. It can be served with fish or vegetables, but my preference is to serve it as a dip. It strangely tastes good on some crackers or with a meze platter. Hope you enjoy this garlicy…
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Chiogga Beet Salad
Looking for a colorful way to spruce up your salad game? I absolutely LOVE throwing in some chiogga beets! (Also known as candy cane beets). I also love being able to navigate the changing seasons, and incorporate foods into my salad that are in season. This Chiogga Beet Salad is a great side dish, snack,…
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Simple Tomato Salad
To say I love tomatoes is a total understatement. They’re vibrant and juicy, making them so exciting to bite into. That’s why I love throwing together a simple tomato salad. Tomatoes have plenty of nutritional benefits as well. They have plenty of nutrients such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium. One of…
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Simple Snap Pea Side Dish
It’s snap pea season! What better way to enjoy them than with a simple snap pea side dish? I’ve always loved snap peas, but have developed a special fondness when I started growing them a few years ago. Both snap pea shoots and peas are so fragrant, it’s hard not to pop a few in…
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Brussels Sprouts Side Dish
This brussels sprouts side dish is a delicious, semi-sweet dish that goes excellent with just about any meat or grain. It’s simple, easy, and can be eaten warm or cold! Honestly, I’ve never been the biggest fan of brussels sprouts but only because overcooking can produce a harsh flavor. Brussels sprouts are a member of…
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Delicious Grilled Zucchini
Keep scrolling for this delicious grilled zucchini recipe!          Seven years ago, naive 16 year old me thought it would be a great idea to plant six zucchini plants in my backyard garden.  Six zucchini plants. For anyone whose grown squash, one plant of any squash is plenty…
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Grilled Garlic Scapes
​What’s a Garlic Scape? A garlic scape is the flower bud of a garlic plant. It’s cut off before it blooms to promote growth of the garlic bulb. More importantly, it’s freaking delicious. Raw, it tastes just like a bulb of garlic. Based on how it cooks, it can either develop an asparagus-like flavor or…