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Vegan Cupcakes

I am not a vegan. I’ve dabbled in a strictly plant-based diet now and then, because it makes it makes me feel good. But on a permanent basis, it’s just not going to happen. I like butter way too much. And eggs. And milk. Oh yeah, and cheese too. Being a vegan would also eliminate […]

Posted 18 March 2011 | baked goods   dessert   vegetarian | Comments Off on Vegan Cupcakes Tagged: , , , , ,

Teeny Tiny Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Lilliputian cookies are my standard chocolate chip, and they are a welcome addition to a child’s tea party. My little one cannot say his “L’s” yet, and he described these as “deyightful.” They remind me of that old-school cereal Cookie Crisp, but I’m sure these taste much better (although I wouldn’t recommend eating them […]

Posted 11 March 2011 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   kid stuff   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , ,

Meyer Lemon Sugar Cookies

When I find something ultra-seasonal and ephemeral at the market, I am very excited. Now I realize that an item’s rarity is defined by your geography, so some of you may be swimming in Meyer lemons, but in Wisconsin they are here for a brief time. Meyer lemons are a small golden yellow citrus, thought […]

Posted 04 March 2011 | baked goods   citrus   cookies   dessert   seasonal   vegetarian | Comments (22)

Smoky Red Enchilada Sauce

Ahh…enchilada sauce! I love enchiladas, but I  almost never make them at home. I was under the misconception that it was a lot of work (soaking dried chilies) and used ingredients not readily available to me. I’m sure this is very true for something uber-traditional, but this version is very tasty, and very fast. You can […]

Posted 16 February 2011 | comfort food   condiments   one dish dinner   simple dinners   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , ,

Sunchoke Soup with Parsley Coulis

Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are something I had avoided for years. I’m normally very open when it comes to trying new foods, especially plants. But there was something about this knobby little tuber that just looked, well, difficult. Hard to scrub, challenging to peel, and maybe just not worth it. Well, I’m here […]

Posted 09 February 2011 | condiments   soup   Vegetables   vegetarian | Comments (4) Tagged: , , , , , , ,