Browsing Category : Lunch

Whipped Ricotta and Peas Toast


Whipped Ricotta and Peas Toast (Total Time: 15 minutes, Serves: Varies) While this “recipe” doesn’t have the exact measurements that all my fellow Type-A people might appreciate, I promise it will turn out delicious by simply dumping ingredients into a food processor. I generally whip up a cup or two of both the ricotta and the green pea spreads, but…

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Persian Eggplant Dip


Kashke Bedemjan – Persian Eggplant Dip (Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 45 minutes, Serves: 4-6) I first tried this dip from a farmers market stand in Connecticut (probably the best thing I found there, no offense to Connecticut) and had to try to recreate it. I don’t think I hit all the marks in terms of authenticity, but it…

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Cornmeal Waffles


Cornmeal Waffles (Total Time: 25 minutes, Makes: 5-6 large waffles) I’ve been on a serious waffle kick lately. I make my sweeter waffle recipes religiously and load them up with toppings for breakfast, but I wanted to try something a little different with this recipe. An absence of corn tortillas inspired this recipe to fulfill my Mexican lunch cravings one…

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Riced Vegetable Risotto


1.) The base of this risotto is just a few very basic ingredients. As pictured, I used Arborio rice, but any plain old white rice will do the trick. 2.) Start by getting your rice cooking. The cooking method will vary depending on what kind of rice you use. (Heck, use instant rice if you want!) 3.) In the meantime,…

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Greek Salad with Tahini Balsamic


1.) This salad packs quite a few ingredients, but they all contribute key flavors to the final product. 2.) Start by chopping your cucumber, olives, roasted red peppers, artichokes, and rinse your chickpeas. 3.) Next, whisk your olive oil, tahini, and balsamic until they are well combined. 4.) In a large bowl, mix together about half of the dressing (or…

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Veggie and Sausage Pasta


1.) This pasta dish is made simple by a combination of fresh and already prepared ingredients. 2.) Start by boiling a pot of water for your pasta according to the directions on the box. Heat another small pan on medium high heat, and add a tablespoon of olive oil. In the meantime, chop up your zucchini and mushrooms into equal…

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Beet Cumin Sauce


1.) You only need 4 simple ingredients for this flavorful sauce! 2.) Start by heating your oven to 375 degrees. Wrap a large red beet in tin foil, place it in a pan, then stick it in the oven for one hour. After an hour remove the beet from the tin foil and rinse it under water. The skin should…

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