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Is There Such a Thing as Too Simple for a Food Blog? + BBQ Tofu with Cajun Sweet Potatoes and Kale Chips

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

When I was making this dish, I had no intentions of turning it into a blog post.   “This isn’t a recipe,” I thought.  “This is just me quickly throwing together some ingredients I have on hand to satisfy my … Continue reading →

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A Vegan Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  I hope you’re celebrating with delicious Mexican food and a nice cold beverage.  I know I will be!  Today, I’m planning to savor some greasy Mexican food and imbibe far more margaritas than the Surgeon General … Continue reading →

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Coconut Quinoa Parsnip Cookies

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

The key to being a popular cookie baker is knowing your cookie consuming crowd.  There must be nearly as many cookie preferences as there are recipes for dough: chewy or crispy or cakey… or raw!  Thin or thick, round or … Continue reading →

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Shrimp and Sausage Cauliflower Fried “Rice”

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

You may have noticed that I’ve been experimenting with a lot of grain-free recipes lately.   No I haven’t gone Paleo, or Atkins, or South Beach, or any of the other forms of dietary torture that ban all things delicious.  Never.  … Continue reading →

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Indian Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

I have a confession to make: I’ve never made chicken salad without using canned chicken. *I’ll pause while you judge me.  It’s okay, go ahead, I can’t see you anyways.* Okay, that’s enough.  I know, I know.  It’s not as … Continue reading →

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Healthy Addictions

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Some things are so good that you start eating them, and you just can’t stop.  Like the folks at Pringles have told us all these years: once you pop, the fun don’t stop.  (Aside: has anyone ever spoken with Pringles … Continue reading →

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Fighting Lunchtime Temptation: Maple Baked Lentils with Sweet Potato and Brussels Sprouts

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Sometimes it’s hard to avoid lunchtime temptation.  When 11:00am rolls around and my tummy is already rumbling, I dread that e-mail that says “Ordering Taylor’s Gourmet for lunch!  Here’s the menu.  Have your order in by 11:30.”  Not because I … Continue reading →

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Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Healthy Alfredo sauce.  Now that’s an oxymoron if I ever heard of one.  But a tasty oxymoron. Made possible by a little (no longer) secret ingredient: Yes, this sauce is made with cauliflower… but you’d never have known it if … Continue reading →

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The Original Lasagna

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

No, this is not an old family recipe that dates back for generations.  It was not discovered in an ancient Italian kitchen or stolen straight from Garfield’s dreams.  Much to the contrary.  This was the first lasagna ever made by … Continue reading →

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Fresh Starts and Toasted Sesame Quinoa Seafood Salad

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

As the new year kicks off, I am resolving to start eating right and to really get back into shape.  How horribly cliché of me, I know.  But I don’t see anything wrong with taking advantage of opportunities for a fresh … Continue reading →

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