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Good Food Reads: The Vegetarian Edition

June 9, 2017 By Holly Leave a Comment

Good Food Reads VegetarianSome of you may know this, but I spent almost 16 years of my life as a vegetarian. From about age 12 until a few months before my 28th birthday, I lived the veggie life. My reasons for going vegetarian (and then staying veggie!) changed over the years, and while I’m now definitely an omnivore, I still try to keep about half of my meals plant based and really don’t miss meat when I’m focusing on such great food! Over the years I’ve built up a pretty great personal collection of vegetarian recipes but I’m always on the hunt for more so for this week’s Good Food Reads, we are going veg! I promise, there is something for everyone and the meat lovers in your life won’t even miss it.

I’m so intrigued by this 5 Minute Macadamia Cheese and Vegan Crudité from Minimalist Baker. I’m not going to lie, I’ll probably stick with non-vegan cheese, but the photos are so gorgeous I could probably be convinced to give it a try! Those roasted carrots are making me so hungry right now.

Grilled Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad with Chimichurri. So many of my favorite things in one dish. Can’t wait to give it a try.

Roasted Vegetables with Creamy Romesco & Farro from Vegetarian Heartland. I love all the colorful veggies!

Don’t forget the grill! When I was a full time vegetarian, I always struggled to enjoy those boxed veggie burgers (Boca cheeseburgers usually won out). I can’t wait to give these Wild Rice Veggie Burgers with Herbed Ricotta a try for our next grilling session. Another option? This Sweet Potato and Mushroom Quinoa Burger. I doubt the meat will be missed!

Where there are burgers, there should probably be fries. I’m ready to tackle these Sesame Garlic Grilled Sweet Potato Fries with Yogurt Curry Dip.

A fresh, vegetarian take on the classic summer pasta side dish: Creamy Greek Pasta Salad.

Instant Pot Hummus with Chimichurri. I love hummus and love to make it at home but can never seem to plan ahead enough to soak the beans and end up using canned. Maybe it will be InstantPot to the rescue!

Meal Prep Mediterranean Bowls – for making those busy work days a little less crazy. LOVE the inclusion of marinated feta. So yum! These Almond-Sesame Soba Noodles with Quick Pickled Vegetables would be amazing as well.

Ok, this isn’t a recipe but have you guys seen these DIY Terracotta Wine Chillers? I have exactly zero pinterest type craft skills but maybe I could pull one of these off?

Filed Under: Good (Food) Reads Tagged With: chimichurri, Good (food) Reads, hummus, Sweet Potato Fries, Veggie Burgers

Good Food Reads || 02.03.17

February 3, 2017 By Holly 2 Comments

Good Food Reads

It’s Friday, folks, and I think a lot of us around here are ready for the weekend. Brunches, slow cooked dinners and – let’s not forget – the Super Bowl on Sunday (go Pats!). I’m actually working a good bit of the weekend so I won’t be able to try may of the Good Food Reads until next week, but I’m still really excited about the great recipes we’ve gathered for ya’ll. Here’s to some Good Food Reads for your weekend!

Beer and Football, right? Well, here’s a more sophisticated take on basic beer for your SuperBowl Party this weekend: Pineapple Lime Beer Margaritas from Half Baked Harvest.

Bacon Cheddar Buffalo Wings (via What’s Gaby Cooking). I have no words. Just make them, mmmkay? Similarly, this Loaded Baked Potato Dip with Homemade Chips would be a total show stopper at any football party (via The Kitchn).

If you’re still keeping up that New Year’s resolution diet, here’s a healthier take on party apps: Buffalo Hummus Sweet Pepper Poppers (Iowa Girl Eats)

Smitten Kitchen takes on guacamole. Because you obviously are going to need chips and guac to go with your margaritas, right? Or maybe serve it with these amazing Jalapeño Beer Nachos from Sugar and Charm. Anyone else feeling the need for stretchy pants yet?!?

I love a good chili bar for serving a crowd. If that’s your jam too, try our Chipotle and Stout Chili or this easy weeknight chili, featured on Food52 (from the lovely Alexandra Stafford of Alexandra Cooks).

Since we do have to eat the rest of the weekend, I’m really looking forward to trying out these Pistachio Orange Blossom Biscotti with a good cup of tea tomorrow. Perfect for a little rest on the couch with a good book, no?

And finally, if you want to get ahead for next week – try these 15 Freezable Toddler Meals. I think my little guy will love the cheesy turkey meatballs!

Ok friends, I’m off to work for the evening. Have a great start to your weekend!

Filed Under: Good (Food) Reads Tagged With: Beer, Biscotti, Chicken Wings, chili, Chips, Guacamole, hummus, Loaded Baked Potato Dip, Margarita, Nachos, Sweet Pepper

Good Food Reads || 01.27.17

January 27, 2017 By Holly 2 Comments

Good Food Reads

First things first: Thank you so much for all the support on our big announcement! We are so excited about the changes coming to the blog and we think you will really love them, too. As Lane said, we will definitely have new content and recipes up on the blog while we transition to our new format so don’t forget to check back, but we have moved to our new, twice weekly posting schedule already! And that, dear friends, is why we have our Good Food Reads appearing on Friday! …

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Filed Under: Good (Food) Reads Tagged With: crockpot, hummus, Meatballs, soup

Easy Homemade Hummus

April 1, 2016 By Holly 5 Comments

Basic HummusIt seems like hummus has exploded in popularity in the last ten years. I can’t think of the last party I was at that didn’t feature a bowl or two of hummus and veggies or pita chips. Scanning the aisles of just about any grocery store will reveal a wide array of flavor choices. About a year ago, I was introduced to Yotam Ottolenghi’s classic hummus recipe (find the recipe here). It was a game changer. Homemade hummus is not only easy and cheap, it is worlds above anything you can buy at a store and can be easily adapted for varying tastes and crowds….

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Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: chickpeas, hummus, party foods

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

January 15, 2016 By Lane Leave a Comment

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My 4 year old son has been asking me to make Roasted Red Pepper Hummus for ages.  Mostly because we always run out of our store made hummus, previous to our next trip back to our local co-op.  It is one of his favorite healthy snacks, especially served with sliced cucumbers.  In the past I had been hesitant to try making hummus at home.  I had been really intimidated by the whole process, especially when my friend, who I consider a great cook, told me that hummus was the one thing that she always preferred store-bought.  This did not bode well for me, who has been cooking for a much shorter amount of time than she has!

One day after cleaning out my pantry, I discovered I had several cans of chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) and an unopened jar of tahini (Who else has a pantry full of random ingredients?  The organization of the pantry was obviously overdue!).  What else would I make other than hummus?  First there are the chickpeas.  You can certainly used dried chickpeas, but this takes much longer.  Since using dried chickpeas takes some planning (and an overnight soaking), I decided to use canned chickpeas.  Honestly, I don’t think you can tell the difference when it comes to hummus.  Tahini is a paste made from toasted sesame seeds.  This can also be made at home, but I find it easier to buy this in a jar.  At my local co-op you can find tahini in jars located near the peanut butter.  In the closest big box grocery store to my house, you can find tahini in jars in the ethnic foods section, near other mediterranean foods.  If you live in an area where ethnic foods are difficult to come by, tahini can always be ordered on amazon.  I use an adjustable measuring cup to measure my tahini (truth be told this is one of my most used kitchen tools, a must have for any kitchen.  I got mine from Cooks of Crocus Hill in St. Paul-a fabulous local cooking store, but this could also be ordered on amazon).  I also like a little bit of spice, so I use the full one-fourth teaspoon of cayenne, but you could start with a pinch if you were concerned about your hummus getting too spicy.  One of the really important parts of the recipe is the actual processing of the hummus in the food processor.  There are multiple times when the recipe calls for processing of a minute or more.  Don’t skimp on this.  This lengthy processing times are what add air and makes the hummus light and creamy.  By taking shortcuts you can certainly make a faster hummus, but by adhering to the lengthier processing times, you will make a tastier hummus!

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I considered my friend’s words to be be a challenge accepted.  It turns out that there are many fabulous hummus recipes out there and I think I stumbled upon the one that actually makes a roasted red pepper hummus that is better than store bought!

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This is a hummus sure to please even the pickiest of hummus eaters!
Author Adapted from a recipe found on inspiredtaste.net

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 can of chickpeas 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Chopped red pepper parsley, pine nuts (optional, for garnish)
  • Veggies cut for serving suggestions: cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, grape tomatoes, pea pods
  • Crackers for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice the peppers so that they will lie flat.
  2. Place peppers skin side up on foil lined baking pan.
  3. Roast the red peppers by broiling the peppers (place rack close to broiler) until skin has charred, approximately 10 minutes (check at 5 minutes so you do not burn the peppers!)
  4. Place the steaming peppers into a glass lock container and seal. (A ziploc bag can be used as well)
  5. Wait 20 minutes, until skins loosen.
  6. Peel skins from peppers and discard skins. Put peppers aside.
  7. Combine lemon juice and tahini in a food processor. Process with the metal blade for 2 minutes. Scrape sides and process an additional minute.
  8. Add the olive oil, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Process for 1 minute.
  9. Scrape sides and process an additional minute.
  10. Add half of chickpeas and process for 2 minutes.
  11. Add remainder of chickpeas and process for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  12. Turn food processor on and add roasted peppers through chute, process until smooth, approximately 2 minutes.
  13. Check consistency, if too thick, slowly add water until preferred consistency.
  14. Place in a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
  15. Garnish with chopped red pepper, parsley, and pine nuts (optional)
  16. Serve with cut vegetables or crackers.

 

Filed Under: Appetizers, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizers, chickpeas, garbanzo beans, hummus, roasted red peppers, snacks, tahini, vegetarian

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And although there is shorter way home via the highway, we always choose the backroads to get back to Phoenix-the path less traveled.  And we always marvel at the beauty of the journey.  And without fail, every year, the trip makes me think: where else in my life should I be foregoing the “fast route” for the “road less traveled”? Where else in my life am I missing out on the marvel of the journey because I’m concentrating too hard on the end goal?  The answers from various parts of my life are always fascinating and hopefully enough to help me make some changes. .
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This might be the meaning of life right here folks.  Take the path less traveled.  The marvel of the journey might be exactly what you need. .
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Carrot Mimosas at a pre-wedding lunch for one of the dearest- Emily Ragaini.
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