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Hummus on a Rainy Day

There are about a bazillion recipes for hummus in the world. I counted them all, so I know. Here is another one. I used canned beans and red peppers from a jar because, not that I have to explain myself to you people….but I didn’t want to have the oven and stove going all morning. [...]

Curry Tofu Snack

It’s around midnight and time for some food to go into the body. I prepare cups of tea and toast for the men of the house (British husband and 13 year old nephew who are busy playing a video game). I don’t want toast. I don’t want a bowl of cereal. I don’t want the [...]

Pasta & Bean Salad

I threw together an excellent combination pasta/bean salad this week and have eaten it now three nights in a row:)

Cavatappi pasta, curly hollow noodles (or any shape pasta you want)
Red chili beans, or black beans, or pinto beans, whatever you like. I cooked my own from some bulk dry I got at the store. The [...]

Recipe: Beet & Coconut Salad

The simple things are often the best. I didn’t make that up, people have been saying that for a lot longer than I’ve been around, but I thought I would remind you all of the truth behind the saying.
Last night it was supper time. I was making a veggie burger and baked fries for my [...]