A few weeks ago, while shopping at the Coop, I came across a vegetable I hadn’t prepared before–fresh fava beans. I’ve heard much praise for their buttery texture and nutty flavor, but I’ve only had dried favas which don’t have quite the same appeal. Fresh favas are a Spring delight, so get them if/when you [...]
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Salsa Macha – She-Man Sauce
Today over on Chambanamoms, I’ve got some delicious Mexican side dishes for you to try. Now, you have a favorite taco filling you can make, but different salsas are a great way for everyone at the table to customize their meal. Sometimes I like something really fiery, and one of my favorite flamingly flavorful salsas [...]
Vegetarian St. Patrick’s Day Sides – Colcannon and Parsnips
If you’re coming here from Chambanamoms (welcome!), where I am an occasional contributor, you’ve already seen my take on a vegetarian main dish for St. Patrick’s Day. If not, go read about that Guinness tofu stew, and learn about my opinion on “authentic” St. Patty’s Day food. As I touch on there, the food that [...]
