Tag: Mains
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Easy Stir Fried Vegetables and Tofu
It has been oh-so-gently suggested to me that if someone were to read my blog, they might get the idea that I live on nothing but cookies and cakes. Let’s pretend they are wrong and talk about vegetables for a minute. At the ripe old age of [redacted], I have come to accept that vegetables…
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Thick and Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Parsnips and Carrots
This soup is substantial enough to keep you going for hours. It is also thick and comforting, with a hit of ginger that will warm you up from the inside out. And did I mention how pretty it looks? Just a friendly reminder that this is a soup recipe, not a science lab, so no…
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Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup
September is a funny season, at least in my part of the world. Mornings and evenings are cold, tempting us to succumb to fall fashion and bring out the boots and sweaters. By lunchtime the days can be even warmer than at the height of summer and we might regret those choices. This soup is…
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Cheesy and Saucy Butter Beans with Tofu
When your heart calls for pizza but your cardiologist demands beans, this dish will make everyone happy. This spaghetti pomodoro-inspired recipe comes together easily, gets just enough dishes dirty that there will be no doubt that it was home cooked, and makes an amazing dinner served with some really good bread. Makes: Main dish for…
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Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Peanut Butter Stew
It is January when I’m writing this post. The holiday season is over, and at least in my part of the world we are staring down at least three more months of cold weather before even the slightest hint of spring, probably more. Are you feeling down yet? Sorry about that, but this stew will…
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Dill Pickle Soup
Did you cringe when you read that phrase? I did when I saw it on a menu in a cute little restaurant up the street from where I lived. The waiter saw my reaction and we made a bet: if I didn’t like the soup then lunch was on him. Needless to say, I paid…
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Maple Pecan Yams
I am Canadian, which means two important things. First, we are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend rather than the end of November. Why? Thanksgiving is a harvest festival, and by late November there is a good chance we will be knee deep in snow and dealing with public service announcements to tell us how quickly we…
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Vegetarian Mushroom and White Bean Dressing
I always feel a little sorry for vegetarians at a holiday dinner. They watch the non-vegetarians sit down to a feast of dish after dish of special, once a year treats, and depending on the crowd they may be lucky to get more than a salad and a bun. At least there is usually lots…
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Make-Ahead Beans with Tomatoes and Herbs
Some dishes are just best eaten a day or two after they are made. Soups, chilis, and even macarons benefit from a little extra time before they hit the table. This is definitely one of those recipes. If you eat it the same day as you make it, you will be disappointed. Give it a…
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Spinach and cheese curry with chickpeas (easy palak paneer)
This is not an authentic palak paneer, I most definitely don’t have the skills for that. Anyone who knows how to make a proper palak paneer should avert their eyes (and invite me over for dinner). However, if you are looking for a weeknight dinner that comes together easily and tricks you into cheerfully eating…
Measure With Your Heart 