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Rhubarb Custard

My rhubarb has finally reached a good height for pulling (did you know that rhubarb stalks should be pulled, and not cut or broken?) I’m excited for a mini-marathon of rhubarb recipes. First up, Rhubarb Custard. This was adapted from a recipe in this month’s Martha Stewart Living. I made a few changes to make […]

Posted 03 May 2010 | dessert   rhubarb   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (4) Tagged: , , ,

Chocolate Almond Saltine Toffee

I adore this recipe. I came across it in the December 2006 issue of Food and Wine, and I love it so much this particular issue has not left my magazine basket in 4 years. It just sits there, nestled in with the current issues of Bon Appetite, Food and Wine, and This Old House, […]

Posted 23 April 2010 | dessert   vegetarian | Comments (4) Tagged: , ,

Lentils and Toast

I think this dish is a perfect meal – it has fiber, protein, veggies, and it is delicious and comforting. It’s a warm combination of lentils, spinach, and caramelized onions, with whole grain toast and a boiled egg to accompany it. I could eat it for any meal of the day, and be happy and […]

Posted 16 April 2010 | comfort food   legumes   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments Off on Lentils and Toast Tagged: , , , ,

Kid Snacks: Applesauce and Almonds

Another simple yet nourishing kid snack – applesauce and sliced almonds. My son especially enjoyed sprinkling the almonds into the sauce himself. So much so, he insisted on also sprinkling almonds into the black bean soup we had for supper. A little fruit, a little fiber, a little protein, and some vitamin E to boot. […]

Posted 16 April 2010 | kid snacks   kid stuff   snacks   vegetarian | Comments Off on Kid Snacks: Applesauce and Almonds Tagged: , ,

Lemon Garlic Pasta

I THINK spring is actually here…we still may have some chilly days ahead of us here in the Upper Midwest, but my rhubarb is peeking up, asparagus is venturing forth, and I’ve worn shorts. (Although the shorts thing isn’t very indicative of the weather, since I’m hugely pregnant and am throwing off heat like a […]

Posted 11 April 2010 | pasta   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments Off on Lemon Garlic Pasta Tagged: ,