Category Archives: La Veg Recipes

Something like “Clams Casino”

By Monica | Published: April 3, 2013

  I was driving my car home from Whole Foods one day when an idea for a recipe came to my mind. “Why not use shitakes as a base for a “clams casino” recipe?” I thought. I eat shitakes just about every other day anyway, so experimenting with another recipe using those tasty little mushrooms [...]

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Slide ‘em On Down!

By Monica | Published: February 14, 2013
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  Feel the love with every bite of this Shiitake Slider. The creamy and spicy sriracha “mayo” and the sweet and savory flavors of the onions and shiitake mushrooms all in one. If you like mushrooms, this slider will open a world of undeniable bliss for your mouth. I made this slider on a whim [...]

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MendoLand…

By Monica | Published: December 6, 2012
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Monday, November 19: I woke up at 5am, 6:30am, 7:15am and finally got out of bed to do some meditation and my phone alarm rang at 8am (the time I was supposed to get up). What a confusing morning because not only did I fall asleep at 10pm the night before, but I felt like [...]

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Amaranth and Sweet Potato Cakes

By Monica | Published: October 26, 2012
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Sweet Potatoes are so sweet and perfectly in season this time of year. They are a perfect addition to many recipes, especially this one. I have been planning a savory pancake recipe for some time now and finally decided on these Amaranth and Sweet Potato Cakes. This combination of scallions, sweet potatoes, cilantro and amaranth [...]

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Delicious Dippers with Spinach Cashew Cream

By Monica | Published: October 4, 2012
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Wow- this dish right here is an example of what you can do with random ingredients found in your fridge. I saw spinach, I saw leftover cashew cream, tofu pieces and oat flour and created what I call Delicious Dippers. I prepared the tofu in long strips so they are easy to dip in the [...]

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Sicilian Summertime Potatoes

By Monica | Published: September 12, 2012
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Ahh, the final days of summer. As I cling onto the hot weather that is slowly slipping out from under my fingertips, I remember the hot summer days I spent laying on the beaches in Sicily. I remember eating fantastic food overlooking beautiful views of the water and colorful beaches. Life was great and it [...]

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Massaged Kale

By Monica | Published: July 26, 2012

Better known as: Fresh Chickpeas in Massaged Kale Salad served with a Garlic Vinaigrette, but because the name is to dang long, let’s call it Massaged Kale.  After harvesting fresh vegetables from my dad’s garden, I decided to use the produce in my next recipe. I hand picked the chickpeas and kale and decided I [...]

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I’m feeling artichokey

By Monica | Published: July 12, 2012

Carciofi… Ahh the beauty of an artichoke. Fresh artichokes have intimidated me for years, but since I’ve been building my confidence and skills in the kitchen, I decided I was ready to experiment. The pointy leaves and the unusual shape and structure of the artichoke left me confused, so I read numerous ways online on [...]

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Stackers

By Monica | Published: June 22, 2012

I was inspired to make this recipe when I wanted a sandwich that was gluten-free. Something that I could eat without having to use the typical bread! It sounds crazy to compare this recipe idea to a sandwich, but that’s not exactly what I’m trying to do. I am providing an alternative by using tasty [...]

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“Beet” the Heat Mix

By Monica | Published: June 11, 2012

Beets are the type of vegetable that when you bite into them there is this initial “cringe” reaction, but as soon as the initial shock of the earthy flavors dissipate, you are able to enjoy them. Their smooth texture, beautiful deep red coloring, and of course in this recipe, their delicious flavor will get you [...]

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