Last night it was snowing while I made dinner (seriously!) so I was not feeling very "springy" and wanted something warm and hearty. Hearty Pasta Bowls Ingredients: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb rigatoni pasta 1 large onion, peeled and diced 1 cup baby carrots, diced 2 tsp roasted garlic (jarred) 12 ounce… Continue reading Hearty Pasta
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Meals and whatnot.
Breakfast Hash – Or Really Anytime-Of-The-Day Hash
I came across this recipe in a copy of La Dolce Vegan!: Vegan Livin' Made Easy, which came out in 2005. The third book in Sarah Kramer's series of hipster odes to vegan cooking, all the books are fun reading and easy to use. I adapted the Vegan Sausage Hash recipe on page 46 and… Continue reading Breakfast Hash – Or Really Anytime-Of-The-Day Hash
Black Quinoa Pilaf
I came across Black Quinoa in the bulk bins at the PCC in Issaquah this morning. I had not noticed it before and took a gamble on it. I picked up 2 cups or around ¾ lb. It wasn't cheap though, I spent over $4.50 on it (eek) and it was $6.08 a lb! I… Continue reading Black Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa and Black Bean Pilaf
Last night's side dish was an easy pilaf, though it could have easily been a main dish. Hearty, filling and delicious! If I were to make this a main dish I would dice up a ripe avocado on top right before serving. Quinoa and Black Bean Pilaf Ingredients: 1 cup organic quinoa 2 cups lower… Continue reading Quinoa and Black Bean Pilaf