Category Archives: sideshows
Apr
10
2012
roasted garlic hummus
As I was putting together an assortment of snacks for an evening’s gathering, I got to thinking about the first time I made my own hummus.
It was a cold winter’s day in Montreal. I had recently moved in with my new roommate, a fun and hilarious Québécoise
posted in condiments, make your own, meatless wonders, party time, sideshows, the opening act
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Mar
05
2012
bad wife green bean salad
I am a bad wife. Well, I am a good wife. Like when I’m serving dinner and I give Mat the better looking plate. Or when I am splitting an ice cream sandwich to share and I give him the bigger piece. Or when I wait for him to watch The Office together even though it
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Jan
22
2012
pan-grilled radicchio salad with walnuts, artichoke and parmesan
Have you ever seen Chopped? It’s not the most prestigious of culinary competitions, to be sure. Although recently it would seem the network/producers/who-knows-who-make-these-decisions
posted in meatless wonders, sideshows, the opening act
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Dec
05
2011
green bean salad with brown butter
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I’m usually so focused on how to start a meal and what protein to use in the main, I forget all about that vital side dish! Even the term “side” just seems to edge it out of my mind. But it’s a supportive role,
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Nov
29
2011
zucchini pasta with almond pesto
Fun fact: I dabbled in pescetarianism for a time. I use the term “pescetarianism”, which sounds like a cult but actually refers to a diet that excludes turf but includes surf, because there are certain purists out there who would feel righteously indignant
posted in meatless wonders, sideshows, the main event, the opening act
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