A Vegetarian Food Blog
Working on this post has forced me to ask myself a lot of tough questions. What, exactly, is a casserole? Are enchiladas casseroles? What about lasagnas? Is that a casserole or a pasta? Are pot pies a casserole, or is the fact that they’re usually baked in a circular dish make them not casseroles? Eventually,… Continue Reading →
I always tell people that I don’t miss eating meat and it’s true, but there are still some favorite dishes from childhood that I find myself craving now and then. It’s not really the meat that I miss–it’s the convenience of a burger for lunch or the comfort of a bowl of chicken noodle soup… Continue Reading →
I’m so embarrassed, you guys. Last Friday, I realized that I did three roasted recipes in a row. And then in What I Ate This Week, I featured a recipe with roasted green tomatoes. I’d like to promise you that I won’t roast anything else until next year, but I just developed two roasted recipes… Continue Reading →
Chili with chocolate in it is one of those things that sounds so wrong, it just has to be right. The first time I heard about Cincinnati chili, I thought it sounded gross. Chili with cocoa powder? And spaghetti?! But then I realized that mole sauce has some of the same flavors as Cincinnati chili… Continue Reading →
When I was growing up, mashed potatoes made a frequent appearance on our menu. Usually it was on Sunday nights–my parents would make a roast and mashed potatoes with lots and lots of sour cream. We’d often have canned corn on the side too and I loved mixing the corn with the potatoes and the… Continue Reading →
Every week when I plan my meals, I use my handy-dandy list of how long different fruits and vegetables last to decide which days to make each recipe. But that’s not all I do! I also try to find recipes that use a lot of the same ingredients so I don’t have to buy as… Continue Reading →
