Tag Archives: vegan

Black Bean Salad

Posted on July 17, 2015 by debspots

I’m sorry! Please forgive me! I think I may have made you feel badly. I hope you will give me another chance! I have spent the last 6 months compensating for the fact that I was without a kitchen. And … Continue reading →

Posted in picnic, side dish | Tagged 5 minutes, beans, black beans, easy, gluten free, herbs, kosher, no cook, salad, vegan, vegetarian, white beans | 7 Comments

Watermelon Salad

Posted on June 4, 2015 by debspots

When my daughter was in high school, she came home one afternoon and made an announcement: “Mom, guess what? I have a new hobby: Evolutionary Biology. I’m really good at it!” Megan and I share a lot of hobbies: cooking, … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, entree, lunch, supper | Tagged arugula, easy, gluten free, paleo, quick, salad, summer, vegan, vegetarian, watermelon | 3 Comments

Goddess of Green

Posted on May 22, 2015 by debspots

Have I told you that my nickname is “The Weather Goddess?” I acquired this moniker when the kids were little and begged me to predict school snow closings. I started tracking the weather to increase my hit rate and my … Continue reading →

Posted in ceramics, dressing, entree, pottery, sauce | Tagged appetizer, dip, gluten free, handmade, herbs, low carb, lunch, main course, paleo, party, salad, spread, supper, vegan, vegetarian, wheel thrown | 5 Comments

Sweet and Spicy Glazed Brussels Sprouts

Posted on April 17, 2015 by debspots

How much effort do you put into eating locally? How strongly do you prioritize eating local, organic, or seasonal? Or healthy? Perhaps you are following a special plan for your eating because of health or ethics, or religion. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in braise, side dish, vegetable | Tagged brussels sprouts, glazed, gluten free, low carb, make ahead, paleo, spicy, spring, sweet, vegan, vegetarian | 9 Comments

Smoothie Shots

Posted on April 2, 2015 by debspots

Let’s celebrate! Finally, we are seeing signs of spring here in the woods! I just got back from my first glove-less run in 5 months! The phoebes are here and there are snowdrops and crocuses in an undisclosed location a … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, holiday, lunch | Tagged celebration, coconut, dairy free, dip, easter, fruit, gluten free, healthy, paleo, passover, recovery, shots, smoothie, smoothie bowls, snack, sobriety, treat, vegan | 11 Comments

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Posted on March 26, 2015 by debspots

It still doesn’t really feel like spring here in the woods, but the light has changed and I feel some hope; finally, there is a sense of forward momentum here in the construction site from hell. The last couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in roasted, side dish, vegetable | Tagged dairy free, gluten free, hasselback, paleo, potato, sweet potato, vegan | 5 Comments

Blackberry Apple Crumble

Posted on February 24, 2015 by debspots

Warning: This post contains complaining. It also contains a very nice recipe. Feel free to go directly to the recipe. The kitchen renovation has been rough. This is not the first time we’ve had construction done on our house, so … Continue reading →

Posted in baking, breakfast, dessert, pottery | Tagged apples, berries, crisp, crumble, dairy free, fruit, gluten free, kitchen renovation, oats, vegan | 4 Comments

Surprising Kale Salad

Posted on January 31, 2015 by debspots

I am a little hesitant to get on the kale recipe bandwagon. Especially when I’m hopping onto the back of that wagon. After all, I am a trendsetter! I still have my 1980 Birkenstocks. 1980 was before anyone else wore … Continue reading →

Posted in lunch, salad, side dish | Tagged gluten free, kale, no cook, orange, paleo, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

Lentil Stew with Artichokes

Posted on January 27, 2015 by debspots

All this talk of blizzards has taken me back to my college days. I remember the historic blizzard of ’78, when I was a freshman at Brandeis and 36 inches of snow fell in the Boston area in 24 hours; … Continue reading →

Posted in main course, one pot meals | Tagged artichokes, gluten free, lentils, soup, stew, vegan, vegetarian, winter | 6 Comments

Veggie and Tofu Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce

Posted on January 23, 2015 by debspots

What do you notice when you first meet someone new? I pay attention to nonverbals; eye contact, body stance, smile… What do you notice when you first come into contact with a piece of pottery? I don’t think I ever … Continue reading →