Category Archives: Vegetarian
Summer Loving: Baked Tomatoes topped with Fresh Garden Herbs and Pecorino
When I was a sophomore in college, my friend Jay earnestly told me, “Saturdays are for playing. Sundays are for resting.” Now this might not sound like rocket science, but for someone as hard working and always on the go … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfasts, Entertaining, Health Conscious, Make ahead, Vegetarian
Picture Perfect: Lemon Tart with Raspberries
The other day was, simply put, not my day. It began something like this: Erina, “Do you think Duke still needs to wear the harness when I walk or run with him? I don’t think he does….he’s such a good … Continue reading
Rainy Monday: Roasted Cauliflower, White Bean, and Cheddar Soup
If you live in Seattle right now you are likely cursing the rain. For it has returned. In droves. Or sheets. Or buckets. Pick your poison. Admittedly the past two weeks have been abnormally spectacular with gorgeous day, after gorgeous … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Comfort Foods, Health Conscious, Make ahead, Vegetarian
Slim and Trim: Baked Eggs with Sauteed Spinach, Garlic, Artichoke Hearts, and Cheddar
I told you how amazing the last month was, right? And it was, truly amazing. Lots and lots of precious time with friends and family, and many a good meal shared. In fact, perhaps too many a good meal shared. … Continue reading
Filed under 15-Minute-Meals, Breakfasts, Cheap Eats, Health Conscious, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Small Triumphs: Polenta Gratin with Kale and Cremini Mushrooms
First of all…wow! Thank you all for the support, encouragement, comments, and words of wisdom. “I’m not writing in a vacuum! There are people out there! Hooray!” Thanks to you all, Old Spice Man generated more hits in one day … Continue reading
Filed under Comfort Foods, Entertaining, Make ahead, Seasonal Cooking, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Best You’ve Ever Had: Carrot Muffins
It is admittedly cliché to write about the season’s changing. But since Fall is officially here, and I am officially procrastinating writing the copy for my company’s new corporate brochure, I thought I’d give in to the temptation and embrace … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfasts, Health Conscious, Lactose Free, Make ahead, Seasonal Cooking, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Will Trade Pearls for Cowboy Boots: Summer Simplicity
I am generally a very positive and content person. In fact, I believe I have been told on occasion (Angela) to “stop being so f*cking cheerful.” And yet as I sat on the plane, flying home from an absolutely magical … Continue reading
Filed under Entertaining, Health Conscious, Lactose Free, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Crying 101: Fried-Zucchini Spaghetti
A dear friend who is in quite a life transition recently confessed to me, “I’ve been crying a lot lately.” When I didn’t respond (I was too busy thinking my own self-absorbed thoughts about my lack of crying and what … Continue reading
Filed under Cheap Eats, Pasta, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Great Escape 2011: Bucatini Pasta with garlic and anchovy, tossed with radish bulbs and greens and finished with a fried egg
Picture this. Four months before you mail in a check. Soon thereafter the emails start arriving with clues such as: Over the course of the weekend we will be visiting TWO states. Frills and fancy…there’s nothing too good for my … Continue reading
Filed under Pasta, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
Fit for a King: Summer Caprese Salad
You’ve probably noticed that things have been a little quiet at Shut Up & Cook this past month. But I have a good excuse…I’ve had royalty in town. And I’m not talking Will and Kate. No…I’m talking about His Royal … Continue reading
Filed under 15-Minute-Meals, Entertaining, Make ahead, Salads, Uncategorized, Vegetarian
