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Tag Archives: vegetables
Quick Pickles
I’m sharing this simple little tip for making quick pickles because it’s been as hot as hell here in the Bay Area the last few days and I’m resorting to cool foods to help out. This always happens. Much of … Continue reading
Roasted Corn with Hazelnut Vinaigrette
There were mountains of white corn at Berkeley Bowl West the other day, so I picked up six ears. I love that they provide receptacles near the corn for shucking then and there. This helps me keep my green recycling pail … Continue reading
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Tagged berkeley bowl, corn, hazelnut oil, side dishes, vegetables, vegetarian cuisine
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Tandoori Asparagus
Here’s something easy to do with asparagus that makes them a little different. You’ll need some dry tandoori spice blend. You can make your own, but there are some good ones on the market. Having it on hand is great … Continue reading
Heirloom Tomato Sandwiches Rock
I wait all year for that brief, shining portion of late summer that brings me luscious, flavorful heirloom tomatoes for about $2 a pound. Big, red, Beefsteak types, like the Beefmaster you see in the photo, which weighed in at … Continue reading
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Tagged beefmaster, fruit, heirloom tomatoes, sandwiches, tomatoes, vegetables
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Tri-color Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa
Unless you’re six feet under, you’ll know quinoa is The New Big Thing – though this South American pseudograin is actually thousands of years old. It’s fairly neutral and can stand in for white rice, for the most part, taking on the … Continue reading
Roasted Peppers for Summer!
Hurray for June! It’s now bell pepper season in Cali, and I can turn out roasted peppers to my heart’s content! Roasted peppers are delicious and cut a lovely appearance. If you stick to a recipe that’s basic, leftovers are versatile. There … Continue reading
Warm Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad
I love a warm salad during summer. It can sit out on the counter while your meat or tofu grills and be the better for it. I make these salads a little luxurious, too, by breaking out my pricey specialty oils, like … Continue reading
Spanish-style Brown Rice and Chard
I’ve been on a mission to get more brown rice into my family. I try to hide it behind great flavor and color. It’s not that they don’t like the texture, but Americans are so used to white rice that … Continue reading
Stuffed Savory ‘shrooms
The way I figure it, stuffed mushrooms need a MacGuffin. If you remember your Hitchcock, a MacGuffin is a device in a fictional work that drives the plot and hooks viewers. Without a distinctive element, a stuffed ‘shroom is just so … Continue reading
Simple Guacamole with Scallions & Tequila
Hass avocados were on sale at Raley’s this week – 5 for $5. There’s no way I was not going to make guacamole of some kind. I often make a version I serve as a side dish at BBQs that … Continue reading
