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Traditional South American condiment, but useful flavor addition to many dishes. Full of rich flavor, medium heat.
Source: http://www.okiedokieartichokie.me/2012/04/how-to-make-aji-colorado/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1 icecube tray's worth
Ingredient keywords: peppers
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You can use this as a quick and easy marinade for just about everything. Then pop the item on the grill and keep the heat outside! You can save this in the fridge for a week or so (if you don’t marinate meat products.)
Source: My little noggin! (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Several grilling episodes
Ingredient keywords: soy, oil, vinegar, maple, mustard, parsley, garlic, onion
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In the middle of California on a long, lonely highway drive from north to south (or vice versa) there sits a wonderful little restaurant that makes the best split pea soup on the planet. If you ever find yourself there, go!
Source: thehistorykitchen,com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6
Ingredient keywords: peas, celery, carrot, onion, thyme, bay, pepper
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The perfect topping for the Pumpkin Oatmeal Cakes.
Source: Weblog-- Fat-free Vegan Kitchen: Sinlessly Delicious (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6-8
Ingredient keywords: apple, lemon, pecan, maple, cinnamon
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Simple soup for a cold Fall evening.
Source: Adapted from: 200birdies.wordpress.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2
Ingredient keywords: potato, arugula, arugula, garlic
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A salad with zesty KICK!
Source: somewhere on web? (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: arugula, radish
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The salad flavors of Fall!
Source: Adapted from: daniellenicosia.wordpress.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: cabbage, arugula, apple, almonds, onion, rosemary, tomato, lemon
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I was reading this great farm book and out of the blue they stuck a sidebar in with a recipe of my favorite thing…sorta (check out The Tea House in St Paul for Scallion Pancakes; close second.) These puppies are fab!!!
Source: The Season's on Henry's Farm (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: chives, soy, vinegar, sesame
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Light and flavorful, packed with good stuff. Kids might find the creative noodle type either fascinating and fun or ew! and gross!
Source: Adapted from: Wild About Greens by Nava Atlas (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, cabbage, spinach, tofu, herb, pepper
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Here’s a twist on rolled lasagna, Asian-style. A bit of fussing to set them up, but then into a pan and out of sight and mind while baking. Low fat, high flavor!
Source: babble.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: carrot, garlic, ginger, onion, cabbage
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An odd one, the kohlrabi veggie, but pretty darn good! Milder than broccoli and much more versatile!
Source: fiveandspice.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-3
Ingredient keywords: kohlrabi
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A wonderful, light noodle dish with crunchy ingredients and a fabulous curry sauce of my favorite, rice noodles. Stolen right out from under the noses of Noodles & Co. restaurant!
Source: MP websearch c/o Noodles & Co. (and then tweaked by me a bit) (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: broccoli, carrot, onion, pepper, mushroom, ginger, curry, cabbage, tofu
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Now that the basil is coming in, we will soon have a LOT of basil. Caprese salad is delicious, but how much of it can you eat? Try something different with this flavor!
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Martha Stewart (Entered by Kathy Rausch)
Servings: 1 pitcher
Ingredient keywords: basil, strawberries, tea
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Pretty simple and relies on the wonderful flavor of the specialty peppers to augment the simple goodness of green beans.
Source: My brain (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1-2
Ingredient keywords: beans, peppers
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Make your own! It is fabulous and simple.
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: No clue (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1 1/4 cup
Ingredient keywords: onion, thyme
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This salad of beets on beet greens with a vinaigrette makes it part Greek and part Provencal. Call it Franco-Hellenic fusion cooking, but make sure to say it with a straight face.
Vegan!
Source: adapted from Mediterranean Harvest by Martha Rose Shulman (Entered by Arlo Frost)
Servings: 4-6 as a side dish, 2-3 as a light meal
Ingredient keywords: beet, vinegar, balsamic, garlic, oil, lemon
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Crunchy slaw with creamy dressing and tangy apple surprise in each bite.
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Cooking.com website (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: boc, carrot, green
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Can’t get enough of the peanut sauce. The sweetness goes well with the tart/mustard flavor of boc choi. And rice noodles are just the best!
Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: garlic, boc, carrots, onion, peanut, garlic
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Wonderful, crunch, flavorful slaw.
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Cooking.com website (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: greens, carrot, onion
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Mind you, this is a concoction, but straight from the field, to the stove, to the table, to our bellies on this harvest day.
Source: My noggin (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: tofu, chives, sriracha, maple, ginger, sesame, garlic, broccoil, kale
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I’ve adapted this recipe a bit, but it remains full-flavored, healthy and somewhat spicy! Pretty simple too.
Source: http://www.okiedokieartichokie.me/2012/01/braised-green-lentils-with-smoked-kielbasa/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Large pot, multiple servings and leftovers
Ingredient keywords: kielbasa, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, peppers, lentils, tomato, rice, lime, parsley
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A quick side-dish with those beautiful turnips.
Source: Local Bounty by Devra Gartenstein (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: parsley, chives, garlic, turnips
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Thick, savory soup with the wonderful full flavor of fresh broccoli
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Oh She Glows blog adaptation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, celery, broccoli, potato, pepper, parsley, paprika
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There really isn’t a specific recipe for Bubble and Squeak (don’t know where the name came from); but this is my rendition. Simple, straightforward and stick-to-the-ribs.
Source: My imagination (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: cabbage, onion, potato, parsley, pepper
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Simple, quick, protein-rich, phytonutrient rich, and warm! Just what is needed on a cold, Fall evening in the Great White North.
Source: Not sure (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-5
Ingredient keywords: garlic, tomato, cabbage, thyme
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A wonderful and simple recipe to take advantage of the moment when all of the summer produce is coming into season. It is flexible enough to be used as a stand-alone or a side. If you haven’t tried polenta, you should!
Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: depends 2-4
Ingredient keywords: onion, pepper, garlic, squash, corn, pepper, tomato, cilantro
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My outdoor take on roasted cabbage.
Source: My own riff (Entered by Kate An Hunter)
Servings: your choice
Ingredient keywords: OR
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Quite a combo of flavors and textures; quite filling.
Source: New York Times, adapted by blogger A Little Bit Crunch, re-adapted by Razz (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 8
Ingredient keywords: garlic, sage, cabbage, onion
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These biscuits are sublime, if you like sourdough. Keeping a sourdough starter is pretty easy, and it makes for wonderful pancakes on the weekend and pretty darned good biscuits!
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Adapted from www.kingarthurflour.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 6
Ingredient keywords: onion, maple, chives
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Great spice, all carrots! A very moist, nothing-but-carrot cake…no raisins, coconut, or other disturbances.
Source: Adapted from VegWeb.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 9x13" pan (you choose!)
Ingredient keywords: oil, apple, flax, carrot, sugar, molasses, flour, salt, baking, cinnamon
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A creamy soup made so simply by the blending of the cauliflower, so very low fat. Simple and easy. Can’t go wrong with basil, even if cauliflower gives you pause.
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: The Mix--Twin Cities Natural Food Co-op Production Mar/Apr 2013 (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-6
Ingredient keywords: cauliflower, onion, basil
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Amazing things you can do with cauliflower. I am slowly becoming a fan.
Source: http://plantbasedonabudget.com/recipe/bbq-cauliflower-bites/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: cauliflower, paprika, maple
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A very creative way to serve up the crunch white flower.
Source: www.fatfreevegan.com (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 3-4
Ingredient keywords: cauliflower, herb
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Rich, savory risotto for a satisfying meal. It requires a bit of attention at the stove, but not too bad.
Source: Adapted from The New York Times (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-5 generous
Ingredient keywords: broth, oil, onion, celery, rice, garlic, kale, parsley, chives, yeast, wine
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I just love biscuits. These are great as a side to a soup or even accompanying a savory breakfast.
Source: Adapted from: The Uncheese Cookbook by Joanne Stepaniak (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 1 doz biscuits
Ingredient keywords: vinegar, yeast, chives
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This versatile, low-fat, rich sauce is integral to Broccoli Cheeze Soup, but wonderful on steamed vegetables, used as fondue or hot dip for appetizers.
Vegetarian! Vegan!
Source: Oh She Glows blog (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Depends on how you use it
Ingredient keywords: garlic, onion, pepper
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Always looking for quick and easy broccoli with rich flavor. Here’s another one; one mixing bowl and one baking sheet. Not too bad…
Source: http://www.babble.com/best-recipes/cheezy-roasted-broccoli-with-a-healthy-twist/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: maple, broccoli
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A spicy pickled vegetable condiment/antipasta for adding a crunch to sandwiches, a kick to stews or a tang to a savory bean dish. The vegetable variety can vary according to what’s available.
Source: http://fromthebartolinikitchens.com/2011/08/24/giardiniera-the-chicago-way/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: A bunch
Ingredient keywords: pepper
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I found this on the InterWeb. Urban legend has it that it is not EXACTLY the recipe but close. See what you think.
Source: Pinterest (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: A nice big bowl
Ingredient keywords: tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno
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Take the cilantro to new heights. This sauce will jazz up any veggie/protein/starch combo.
Source: The Saucy Vegetarian by Joanne Stepaniak (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: cilantro
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There are very few things in life better than cilantro rice! Try it on a Navajo Fry Bread Taco; mmmmm good. (See recipe for Navajo Fry Bread)
Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: cilantro
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We need to spread the cilantro around! Whip up this salad dressing for leafy greens, potato salads, pasta salads, cabbage salads, etc.
Source: The Saucy Vegetarian by Joanne Stepaniak (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: cilantro, garlic, chives
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This is a unique con that can be undertaken by any food con-artist, even you! The coconut gives you some awesome fiber and healthful oils. The other ingredients just give you some tastebud “wows”! And with all of the potent seasoning, it will satisfy hunger pangs until the next mealtime, so snack away.
Source: http://thesimpleveganista.blogspot.com/2013/05/coconut-bacon.html (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: Depends on who is eating it!
Ingredient keywords: maple, paprika
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An east Indian-spiced, savory and hearty potato dish. Fairly simple to make, and very pleasing to the palate!
Source: Organic Gardening, Oct/Nov 2013 issue (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: potato, cumin, coriander, garlic, pepper, turmeric
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The marinating effect of packing this and eating later is the key. You can substitute Napa cabbage for the kale too.
Source: http://bistrokatie.com/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: kale, carrot, herb
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Now, this is a “must” for winter hot-dishes! Make your own now and, wow, isn’t it so much easier to put together a nice 1-pan meal when it is dark and cold out._
Source: http://goodnessgreen.com/give-celery-a-go/ (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4
Ingredient keywords: onion, garlic, thyme, celery
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Coleslaw is easy to make even if you don’t follow the recipes to the letter. The creamy, sweet, tangy, crunch can be a traditional side-salad, a southern traditional hot sandwich topper or a quick lunch meal on the go.
Source: An amalgamation (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-4
Ingredient keywords: shallot, cabbage, pepper, cabbage, carrot
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Very fresh taste. Better than any ol’ ranch dip stuff you can buy in the store. And it uses up those cucumbers pretty fast!
Source: My brain (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: depends on how it is used
Ingredient keywords: garlic, shallot, dill
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Some wonderful flavors and a nice way to serve in its own dish. Use up those herbs you saved all season!
Source: Adapted from: Veganomicon (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 4-8
Ingredient keywords: pepper, onion, jalapeno, carrot, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, tomato, wheat, parsley
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Herb-crusted tofu with crispy baked leeks alongside mashed potatoes and kale sauteed with garlic. What a pairing!
Source: Eating Well Magazine (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Servings: 2-3
Ingredient keywords: leek, garlic
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