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Ingredient in the Spotlight: Anchovies

Image by Marlon Bunday via Flickr I know what you’re thinking. Anchovies? Really? Who eats that nasty stuff? Chances are that you do, in some form or another; though you probably didn’t notice it. Worcestershire Sauce ever? Anchovies. Caesar salad? Probably anchovies. And that fish you ate a few days ago probably lived on a more »

Mashed Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Very few things can compete with mashed potatoes as a side dish.  That is, until you bring in the sweet potatoes. The holidays are right around the corner.  I don’t know about your holiday menu, but ours usually includes “yams” (which are technically sweet potatoes here in the US and mashed potatoes.  This year, I’m more »

Grilling and BBQing…Vegetarian Style

Summer is all about enjoying great food.  But meat doesn’t have to be on the menu for it to be delicious warm-weather feast. Have you ever thought about making barbecued lentils?  I have to try this recipe Modernvegan shares with us for BBQ Lentil and Mushroom Tacos.  Where have you been all my life?  I love more »

Summer Veggie Chowder

Don’t wait for cooler weather before cooking up your favorite soups and hearty stews again.  Just crank up the AC.  Or, better yet, make a soup that you can enjoy hot or cold.  This Late-Summer Vegetable Soup was my inspiration for tonight’s light but nutritious warm weather chowder, which can definitely be enjoyed hot or more »