vegan
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Yet Another Lentil Salad
There are so many lentil salad recipes out there and this is actually not my favorite one (will post that one of these days). But I had some white wine I needed to use up (which is actually optional), so… Continue reading
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Something to Do With Fresh Tomatoes
It’s the height of summer, and I’m beginning to be inundated with tomatoes from our farmer’s CSA box. My own tomato plants aren’t even flowering yet, as the seeds I sowed early on (German Johnson, from my friend Anna) are… Continue reading
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Spicy Eggplant Stir-Fry
Pan-fry eggplant cubes over low heat in a bit of oil until tender. Remove to a plate. Over high heat, stir-fry sliced scallions and minced ginger, one minute. Add back eggplant cubes and sauce mixture of soy sauce (use tamari… Continue reading
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Black Bean Salad
Another flexible recipe that will adjust to whatever you have on hand, but as always, the more colorful, the better-looking (for your eyes) and the better for your health. After you’ve got all that up there done, the rest is… Continue reading
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Basic Hummus
With all the listeria hysteria last week caused by hummus, I thought I’d share a very basic recipe for making it at home. It really is that simple and it really is that good. Many of the store-bought hummus available… Continue reading
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Stovetop Ratatouille, with Roasted Eggplant
Ratatouille is just one of those dishes that make me happy-happy-happy. Besides having all my favorite veggies, it also has such a fun name to say: rat-a-too-ee. Doesn’t that word just make you smile? I try to make this often… Continue reading
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Annunciation Waffles (Allergen-Free!!)
Happy Feast of the Annunciation of our Lord!! We started the day with Mass, and hurried home anticipating breakfast, since Jenn tells us that the food most associated with this feast are WAFFLES. And I think our allergen-free formula’s finally… Continue reading
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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
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Links and a Recipe
Baby Poems over at Martha’s, Yes They’re All Ours! The American Mathematics Competitions MathCounts Latin Spell Checker Catholic Music Network Spirit and Song Why Eating a Big Mac is Cheaper than Eating a Salad Latin Altar Card (pdf file) Altar… Continue reading
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Filipino Achara / Atsara
Achara/atsara is the Philippine contribution to the world of Asian pickles. There are many versions, and virtually any vegetable can be used for making achara. Any mention of achara, though, will most likely evoke thoughts of this type of achara,… Continue reading





