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Chickpea Black Bean Hummus

Chickpea Black Bean Hummus

Ok so we’ve made hummus before and it turned out pretty well.  Why stop there right?  In continuing this vegan-ish kick, I’ve been trying to keep vegan snacks around the house that I can eat when I’m craving something and not break my good streak.  Hummus always satisfies me.

When I first started making hummus, I was skeptical of adding water.  I didn’t think it really contributed any flavor so why would I want it in my dip?  Well, instead of contributing, it mutes the rest of the flavors a bit and makes the whole dish more appealing.  I keep the processor running and add it in slowly until I achieve the desired consistency.

Last note on this recipe, it comes out a really cool lavender color.  That’s always fun and looks great in a white bowl.

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Posted by on June 27, 2012 in appetizer, entertaining, quick, raw, recipes, side dish

 

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Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

As a topping to the kalua pork, we came up with the idea to throw together a quick mango salsa.  It seemed Hawaiian-esqu enough and also, mangoes were on sale at Whole Foods.  Why not put them together right?

Typically, I tend to be be a bit heavy handed when spicing things.  What can I say, I really enjoy bold flavors.  This recipe however is actually very well balanced.  You really only need a tablespoon or two of the lime juice and the zest goes a long way in it.  Similarly, with the jalapeno, you might want to rib it before you mince it up. It all depends on your preference.  I also love the trader joe’s orange vinegar for another citrus flavor.

Bonus points, it’s vegan.

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Posted by on June 21, 2012 in make together, quick, raw, recipes, side dish

 

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Basil Peanut Pesto

Basil Peanut Pesto

Am I missing the secret stash of cheap pine nuts or something?  Honestly, I have no idea why those damn things are so expensive.  Are we in the middle of the great pine nut shortage?  Was there a great fire that took out a great portion of the pine trees in our country.  I just don’t remember them ever being this pricey.

So, in these seemingly hard times, you find an alternative.  I think the peanut is a wonderful substitute and gives a very fun flavor to this pesto.  It’s also a heck of a lot cheaper.  Get your food processor out and go to town.

 

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Posted by on April 5, 2012 in quick, raw, recipes

 

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Spinach Walnut Pesto

Spinach Walnut Pesto

With the weather we’ve been having recently, it feels like spring has sprung.  I think it hit 70 earlier this week.  Of course, all the plants and bugs got confused buy hey, that’s what they do right?  It dropped down in temperature this past weekend and it feels more normal at this time of writing.  Still, this meal will make you think of summer even in the dead of winter.  It’s pretty simple and it uses some pretty common ingredients.  I make my pesto very garlicky, because well, I love garlic.  If you’re not the biggest garlic fan, cut back on the garlic and you’ll still love it.

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Posted by on March 12, 2012 in quick, raw, recipes

 

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Japanese Beef Plate

Japanese Beef Plate

I went to The Prime Rib for a solo dinner on Wednesday night (#ballerstatus) and left with a doggie bag containing an 8 oz. filet mignon. Poor me, right? Confronted with a surplus of delicious, tender medium rare beef I knew the best way to use it would be in as simple a preparation as possible.

Here, I opted to thinly slice the meat and plate it with some chilled soba noodles and sliced tomato. The meaty, flavorful heirloom tomato–one of the last of the season–really loves the tonkatsu sauce; a well-dressed slice of tomato paired with the beef is a mouthful of pure bliss. The soba noodles add a bit of spice and some contrasting textures. Umami all over this ish. I was more than satisfied with the final result.
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Posted by on September 30, 2011 in dinner, quick, raw, recipes, sear

 

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