Category Archives: recipe

Pumpkin seed brittle–A flash from the past

Posted on October 26, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Every year, we host a pumpkin carving party. And every year I hunt down recipes and plan and scheme. The last few years have been more challenging, and I do my best to make sure that everyone has something, except … Continue reading →

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Pesto time!

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

As always, I leave things to the last minute, and this is pretty much the last hurrah for my basil.   I’m just lucky that the weather has cooperated and that my basil is still around!  I love pesto, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Go gourmet with this delicious vegan treat! I gave a slice to a friend, and then I was out of town for a week. When I returned, I had 3 emails requesting the recipe! I’ve had gluten eaters come back … Continue reading →

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Luscious Banana Bread

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

My in-laws came to visit, leaving me with an overabundance of bananas. Later that day, a friend gave me a jar of orange blossom honey, with the theory that since I bake so much, surely I’d use it. Well, I … Continue reading →

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101 Cookbooks: an adoption and an inspiration

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

101 Cookbooks meets 101 allergies…not quite, but sometimes it feels like it! I love Heidi’s blog, 101 Cookbooks. One of the things I like best is Heidi’s inventive use of non-gluten grains and flours, like teff, millet, amaranth, and my … Continue reading →

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Grilled Herb-y Red Peppers

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

First, an ode to my peppers, from their very beginnings Just a baby Seedling Go, baby, go! Red peppers are one of my favorite foods. They’re amazing roasted, better grilled, and best, grilled with fresh herbs. There’s something about adding … Continue reading →

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Roasted tomato and caramelized onion soup

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This soup is a celebration of summer veggies, and is one of my favorites!  I make a huge batch and freeze it, and it’s such a treat to devour a bowl of summertime in the middle of the winter. Growing … Continue reading →

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Thai-ish Red Curry Paste

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Sometimes I choose my menus, sometimes they choose me.  I meant to make red curry paste with my lovely Thai red peppers (shown here while still green!) but kept putting it off.  Then I happened upon galangal at Wegman’s, and … Continue reading →

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Bliss Dip

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I was at my meditation class, trying to empty my mind, but all I could think of was Cashew Macadamia butter. If you’ve had it, you’ll understand why. Cashew macadamia butter is one of the most indulgently blissful things on … Continue reading →

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Tamarind Spiced Cauliflower

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I got a kick out of the “mood lighting” for the picture of my cauliflower. Of course, I meant to do that! (yeah, right.) Taking pictures is still quite new for me. I’m so in awe of many of you … Continue reading →

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