Category Archives: Vegetables

zoodles with peas and pesto

What can I say about zoodles with peas and pesto? Nothing, apparently, and I’d rather go eat it as a side dish with a lamb leg steak. Instead, I give you some pictures: Zoodles with Peas & Pesto serves 2 … Continue reading

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Sesame Asparagus Salad

Asparagus season is officially here in the San Francisco Bay Area.  I’ve already eaten my weight in it, and have been reminded of just how versatile this pretty sign of spring is. It’s great roasted, blanched, raw, grilled, hot, cold… … Continue reading

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Lemony Roasted Asparagus

Asparagus season is way too short. I pretty much missed it last year; it seemed to last all of 7 minutes. After seeing the same produce for months and months (not that I’m complaining; I consider myself very lucky to … Continue reading

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Coconut “Rice”

While I can’t remember the last time I made a pot of real rice at home, I eat it occasionally when I’m out. In sushi rolls, for example; I know I can get them without it, or just order sashimi, … Continue reading

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Super Green Soup

When I’m really busy, I tend to slack on my vegetable consumption. It’s a satiety issue, really- when I’m really hungry, vegetables aren’t what do it for me. But we really should be eating them, right? Of course we should. … Continue reading

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Roasted Green Beans, 2 ways

Why roast your string beans? Because it’s magic making. Also, because it’s easy. This recipe can be made two ways: You can simply roast them with garlic cloves and salt, keeping them wonderfully simple and a perfect side dish for … Continue reading

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Acorn Squash with Pears, Butter & Cinnamon

This simple squash dish is likely one that will find it’s way to your table more often than the annual Thanksgiving feast. The addition of fresh pears  somehow transforms the humble squash into something a bit more elegant, not to … Continue reading

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