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Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes

Roasted Eggplant and Tomatoes

I don’t mean to sound like a broken record but I just love simple food in the summer.  Fresh veggies, warm weather, maybe a beer or two.  Food is supposed to be fun.  You could enjoy overly complicated dishes and I’m not going to say that there aren’t some on the horizon (hint hint) but for the most part, I want to make something that tastes wonderful and involves the smallest amount of effort.  After all, we’re humans, and by nature we are pleasure seeking and lazy all at the same time.  I think this dish (or side dish) accomplishes just that.

Bonus, if you never cook, this is a simple thing to make for yourself.  It would go great with rice, over pasta, or fish.  There is basically little to no work involved in this.  It’s a set it and forget it recipe.

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Posted by on August 20, 2012 in dinner, lunch, quick, recipes, roast, side dish

 

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Vegan Mashed Purple Potatoes

Vegan Mashed Purple Potatoes

Hey, we’re back.  I hope everyone had a great 4th.  I know I did.  After doing such a meat heavy last post, I decided to resume the vegan stuff with this recipe.  This was actually the side dish to the crock pot brisket.  When you’re cooking for someone with a dairy allergy, vegan stuff always works.  The one thing I was concerned about was how to get these to be creamy.  It turns out that veganaise and a little olive oil worked splendidly.

 

 

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Posted by on July 9, 2012 in boil, dinner, recipes, side dish

 

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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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Grill Roasted Vegetables

Grill Roasted Vegetables

The title of today’s recipe sounds like a command right?

Once in a while, I see a typo on a menu and it makes me chuckle.  One typo that I see frequently says “grill chicken” and I always want to make some joke to the proprietor, but I don’t, because I try not to be a jerk whenever possible.  If it was one of my friends, sure, I’d cut into them, but that’s another story altogether.

There are times when I visit the supermarket or the italian market or the farmer’s market and I just get overwhelmed by fresh produce.  I buy a ton of it and then I come home and try to find fun ways to use my recently acquired bounty.  Since I’m all about the summer at the moment, grilled vegetables seemed like a perfect fit.  These are great for entertaining because the recipe can make a large quantity with very little effort or expense.

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Posted by on May 2, 2012 in grill, quick, recipes, roast, side dish

 

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