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  • Shrimp and Tofu Jjigae

    Jjigae is Korean for stew. There are many kinds of jjigae, all lovely for fall and winter. I had some tofu in the fridge, and shrimp in the freezer, quail eggs and kimchi I needed to use up, and I… Continue reading

    Shrimp and Tofu Jjigae
  • My Favorite Autumn Stew

    This recipe is based on one from Deborah Madison’s The Greens Cook Book. I first made it 15 years ago and fell in love with it, so I’ve made it every single autumn since. For copyright and personal reasons, I’ve… Continue reading

    My Favorite Autumn Stew
  • Flax Seed, Quinoa and Raisin Whole Wheat Bread

    1/4 cup flax seeds 1/2 cup quinoa 1/2 cup raisins 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 3 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 tablespoons honey Cooking spray, oil or softened butter Toast flax seeds… Continue reading

    Flax Seed, Quinoa and Raisin Whole Wheat Bread
  • Orecchiette with Mushrooms, Meat Sauce and Hot Pepper Oil (with Allergen-Free Version)

    [Note: This dish can be used to celebrate St. Cornelius’ Feast Day on September 16. He’s the patron saint of ear ache sufferers.] This post is for my cousin Mariel who requested the recipe for this. I had prepared it… Continue reading

    Orecchiette with Mushrooms, Meat Sauce and Hot Pepper Oil (with Allergen-Free Version)
  • Basic Basmati Rice Pilaf

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  • Chocolate Chocolate “Luna Bars” (DIY, Homemade, Yummy)

    Who doesn’t love Luna Bars, right? I would eat them everyday, but my family can’t. So I got to thinking — they’re really just rice krispies (TM) with a layer of chocolate or other creamy sticky sweet goodness. The sad… Continue reading

  • Mushrooms and Kale in Garlic

    2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1-inch gingerroot, peeled, minced (optional) 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced thin 3 cups baby kale 1 tablespoon soy sauce, or wheat-free tamari if you’re avoiding wheat, or several pinches salt if avoiding soy… Continue reading

    Mushrooms and Kale in Garlic
  • Murphy’s Law: Deep Conversion, Deep Prayer

    [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Yesterday, Valentine’s Day, was as horrible as it could possibly be. This happens every Lent, like clockwork. If you start writing about how holy your kids are, by the time you hit publish… Continue reading

  • Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa

    I’m doing this post for the families in our troop… we had our annual potluck (rescheduled from December because of the snow!) last week and I brought this. Some folks liked it and asked for the recipe. I said I’d… Continue reading

  • Denise The Country Baker’s Whole Wheat Loaf

    This is Denise the Country Baker’s recipe, minus any toppings. It uses the best modern ingredients available to bakers today — freshly ground wheat from Wheat Montana SAF instant yeast Lora Brody’s dough enhancer lecithin granules Vital Wheat Gluten RealSalt Continue reading