By Leighann on Jul 11, 2009 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 4 Comments
Why are green bell peppers cheaper than red and yellow ones?Question: I've noticed that green bell peppers are almost twice cheaper than red and yellow ones. Why? The NewsBase.com’s Answer: If you’ve ever grown bell peppers, you probably noticed that the green ones turned red after a while. But it takes time and patience, and [...]
By Leighann on Jul 5, 2009 in What's Cooking? | 11 Comments
What inspires you to try new recipes, ingredients and flavors the most?Is it cooking shows, recipe books, going out to eat, learning from friends/family, creating your own dishes, health concerns or choosing a certain form of eating lifestyle……….I get so many recipes influences from varied places and I was wondering what avenue of information inspires [...]
By Leighann on May 5, 2009 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
Raw Miso Soup – 10 minutes or less recipeRaw Miso Soup I have been learning a lot about raw food in the last month and a half. I will put on a complete article about it at some point. For now, here is a simple raw recipe that is great for beginners, and satisfies cravings [...]
By Leighann on Jan 28, 2009 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 26 Comments
Pani Puri Recipe by Manjula, Indian Vegetarian Cooking http://www.ManjulasKitchen.com Learn how to make Pani Puri, an Indian treat. Makes about 60 puris. Ingredients Pani (Spicy Water): 1 cup mint leaves (Pudina) 2 to 4 green chilies (adjust to taste) 3 tablespoons tamarind paste (Imli) 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon black salt 1 teaspoon salt [...]
By Leighann on Jan 13, 2009 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
The Best Yogurt EverIf you want really great tasting yogurt, the kind you can eat plain out of the carton, look for Balkans style or natural yogurt. Check the ingredients. The best yogurt only has milk products (this may include powdered milk or whey protein) and bacterial cultures. It is naturally thick and creamy, and [...]
By Leighann on Dec 26, 2008 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
This is another of those great easy breads you can whip up at a moment’s notice.
By Leighann on Dec 25, 2008 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
Chicken, Swiss cheese, mushrooms, bread crumbs. This is great served over rice with a green salad or green beans.
By Leighann on Dec 23, 2008 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
Looking for a quick, easy dinner that won’t break your budget and is healthier than fast food? Try a French bread pizza.
By Leighann on Dec 14, 2008 in Healthy Living, Nothing Like a Good Book, Saving Money, What's Cooking? | 2 Comments
Food is, of course, the most basic of our needs beyond water and air (and toilet paper!). Isn’t it funny how we take these simple things for granted? You breathe in and out, you pull on the roll, you turn on the tap, you pop a Lean Cuisine into the microwave, or answer, “Yes”, to “Fries with that?” Easy, automatic, instant. But of course, it’s not. All of these things, with the exception of air, require a complicated combination of infrastructure and workforce to get to us. We only think about it when the system breaks down (imagine a toilet paper factory worker’s strike!), or when we pay our bills.
By Leighann on Nov 24, 2008 in Vegetarian Cooking, What's Cooking? | 0 Comments
Egg in the Hole or Peeping EggsIf you’re looking for a breakfast that’s quick and easy, yet delicious and different, try egg in the hole. Ingredients: 1 slice bread for each diner 1 egg for each diner butter 1 cheese slice for each diner (optional) Melt butter in pan over low heat. Meanwhile, use a [...]