Tag: Mains
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Enchilada-Inspired Wraps with Tofu, Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
These are savoury, a little bit spicy, a little bit saucy, vegetarian (and vegan) friendly, and just make a perfect dinner. They are also beyond stubborn when it comes time to take them out of the pan. It took an embarrassing number of attempts to get one out that looked even remotely good enough to…
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Carrot and Red Lentil Soup with Fresh Dill and Roasted Garlic
Sometimes there are patterns in chaos. For example, a bunch of dill ended up sitting with the carrots at my local grocery store. I took the hint and was not disappointed! This soup is thick and creamy thanks to the lentils and is perfect served on a rainy day along with some crusty bread. Makes…
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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Casserole
Let’s all take a moment and acknowledge one of the unfortunate truths of the universe: sometimes the best tasting food isn’t the prettiest. I’m sure that given enough time someone could make this into an absolutely stunning dish, at home in a restaurant that has a whole galaxy of Michelin stars. I, however, don’t always…
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French Shallot Soup
I recently put shallots on the shopping list without specifying the amount. I ended up with a LOT of shallots. So, it was decision-time. I could either make a lifetime’s worth of salad dressing or I could try making soup. Guess what I chose… Warning – if you use all shallots, you will be in…
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Easy Sheet Pan Roasted Pumpkin (or Butternut Squash) Soup
It is hard not to love a sheet pan dinner, especially one with minimal chopping, but sheet pan soup? That just sounds messy! This one works. With only a few ingredients and surprisingly little effort, you can have rich, creamy pumpkin soup. Ingredients: Directions:
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Ricotta Gnudi
I recently discovered these delightful little treats. They are like the filling of a ricotta ravioli, without the ravioli. Even their name is joyful, it means “naked” (blush). These feel a little bit scary to make, but somehow everything works out in the end. You will be left with pillowy soft cheese dumplings. I finished…
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Chicken and Herb Stew with White Beans
It isn’t very often that I roast a chicken, and a big part of that is the issue of leftovers. This recipe solves that problem! This stew is packed with protein and the beans also add bonus fiber. Ok, enough boring stuff, let’s talk about the important things. This is warm and comforting and perfect…
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Pumpkin and Mushroom Risotto with Herbs and Parmesan
Making risotto is almost hypnotic. You can feel your stress gradually melt away with each ladle full of broth added to the rice. Everything else is paused and there is nothing else that needs doing except to slowly stir and watch dinner come together. Or maybe it is the fact that it is literally impossible…
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Spanakopita Quiche
Spanakopita is one of my favourite appetizers. I would happily eat it for dinner (and have been known to do so), but sometimes it feels like it isn’t quite a complete meal on its own. This inspired me to start making this quiche. The eggs bump up the protein quotient but this quiche still hits…
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Mushroom, Brie and Walnut Pie with Herb Crust
I believe that everyone at the table, whether they eat meat or not, deserve a meal that is truly worthy of digging out the elastic-waist pants. This pie is rich and savoury thanks to the brie cheese, and the herb crust takes it over the top. Even the most devoted of carnivores might find themselves…
Measure With Your Heart 