Tagged ‘Vegetarian’
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A Healthy Superbowl Sunday?
I don’t always watch the Superbowl, but when I do it’s only because the Patriots are playing! On Sunday I’ll make the hour-long trek out of the city to my south shore Massachusetts hometown to watch the game with my…
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Herbivoracious
A Flavor Revolution with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes
Hardcover , $24.95
Michael Natkin’s Herbivoracious and its 150 recipes herald a new generation in meatless cooking and vegetarian cookbooks. This is grown-up vegetarian food, visually stunning on the plate (as seen in more than 80 color photographs), intensely flavored in a way that will appeal to readers with a sophisticated and adventurous global palate, health-conscious in a natural but not preachy manner, and above all, reflecting the author’s own prodigious originality and creativity in the kitchen—exactly the traits that have made his blog the go-to destination for new and tasty ideas in vegetarian eating.
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Wild Flavors
Over ten years ago, chef Didi Emmons met Eva Sommaripa, a South Dartmouth-based organic gardener. From that moment, an intense friendship blossomed, centered around a love of a garden. And from that garden, a book blossomed: Wild Flavors (Chelsea Green, 2011).
Didi,…
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Cookstr’s Chef of the Day: Didi Emmons
Didi Emmons is Cookstr’s Chef of the Day! Author of James Beard Book Award-nominated Vegetarian Planet, Didi has a way of taking vibrant flavors and ingredients from all over the world and putting together both bold and comforting dishes, all without… -
Slow Cooker Poached Pears
For a more sophisticated version, red or white wine may be substituted for the white grape or cranberry juice. You can use any pear you like, such as Bartlett or Anjou, but I find that Boscs hold up best when…
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Fettuccine with Lentil Bolognese Sauce
In Bologna, tagliatelle is the pasta of choice for their famous meat sauce, but I like to use nontraditional fettuccine to go with this nontraditional version of the sauce.
Slow Cooker Size: 3 1⁄2 to 4 quart
Cook Time: 6 hours
Setting: Low
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Arroz non Pollo
Slow cooking helps to deepen and enrich the flavors of this vegetarian version of arroz con pollo that tastes like the Spanish classic—but made with chickpeas instead of chicken. If you want to make this recipe with regular white or brown…
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Veggie Jambalaya
Traditional jambalaya usually contains sausage and a variety of other meats. In this vegetarian version, feel free to add chopped seitan, tempeh, or even vegetarian pepperoni to replace all or part of the beans. Serve over hot cooked rice.
Slow Cooker…
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Savory Spinach Pâté with Garlic and Pine Nuts
The flavor of this pâté is reminiscent of spanakopita, without the filo pastry. It can be served whole with crackers for spreading or sliced and plated to serve as the first course of a meal.
Slow Cooker Size: 6 quart
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Robin Robertson’s Ten Quick Tips for Slow-Cooking Success
Here are a few simple rules to follow that can make the difference between a so-so meal in your slow cooker and a great one.
1. Do not lift the lid when cooking—it will reduce the cooking temperature considerably and cause…
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Cookstr’s Author of the Day: Robin Robertson!
Robin Robertson, HCP’s Queen of Vegetarian and Veganism, has been given the honor of Cookstr’s Author of the Day! Quite the prolific writer, it’s clear why Robin deserves this honor. She has done four cookbooks for us, in addition to…
