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Sweet Potato Chickpea Veggie Burger Patty

Jess — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:14:01 +0000

BBQ season is coming up, and even though I love grilling every type of meat on my Weber, we have a lot of vegetarian friends, so BBQ season also means it’s time to get creative with our veggie burger options. We could easily purchase one of the many pre-made options. However with a large food processor, you can... Get the full serving >

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Vegetarian sweet potato and black bean tacos

Jess — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 23:00:49 +0000

Week 1 of January’s Super-Food Challenge* with the beautiful Francheska of Hey Fran Hey features the sweet potato. Don’t let its sweet-like-candy taste fool you. This root vegetable is power-packed, filled with fiber, beta-carotene, and a whole host of vitamins. We love baking it, roasting it, making it into fries, and using it as a... Get the full serving >

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Indian-Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower

Jess — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:00:51 +0000

A few weeks ago, I posted this on Cook Smarts’ Facebook wall: We’re reading “The Power of Habit.” What bad food / cooking habits do you want to break? One of our fans wrote, “Not experimenting more with spices.” We’re sure she’s not the only person hoping to break this habit, so I rounded up... Get the full serving >

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Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin | My Favorite Thanksgiving Sides, Part III

Jess — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:00:38 +0000

Please understand that my photo does not do this swiss chard and sweet potato gratin recipe justice. The original is here and does a way better job at capturing the richness of this dish. Despite my so-so photo, I still think this side dish belongs on your Thanksgiving menu and is a perfect sophisticated update to... Get the full serving >

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Pureed Kabocha Squash & Sweet Potato Red Curry Soup

Jess — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 23:35:08 +0000

Even though it’s summer, I’ve been on a curry kick lately. As someone who has spent a lot of time sweating over plates of spicy food in hot and humid SE Asia, curry is a year-round meal for me. We’ve already featured curry a few times on this blog; there was our Chicken and Zucchini... Get the full serving >

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How to Roast Vegetables (with lots of flavor)

Jess — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:30:55 +0000

I find the oven to be one of the most underutilized tools in the kitchen. While it gets warmed up for baking, it doesn’t get much action for general everyday mealtime making. I think this is just too bad, because so much low-maintenance and simple deliciousness can come out of the oven. I use mine... Get the full serving >

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