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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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Vegetarian Coq-Au-Vin

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Coq-Less Coq-Au-Vin.  That’s a bit of an oxymoron, right?  But then again, so am I most of the time.  In all honesty, I’ve never made real coq-au-vin… and I’m not a vegetarian (although I do enjoy vegetarian cooking).  This recipe just happened … Continue reading →

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Un(Carb)Loading with Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Now that I’ve officially given up on marathon training, it’s probably time for me to give up one of its few perks: carb loading.  I know, I know.  That’s the best part!  But that’s how the deal goes. But maybe … Continue reading →

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Weekend Recap, with a Side of Tofu Pad Thai

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

This weekend was quite different from last, largely out of necessity.  No sleeping in was involved, and other than the half bottle of wine I drank while impatiently waiting the hour and a half it took for my pre-race carb load … Continue reading →

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BBQ Tofu with Smoked Cheddar Grits, Roasted Tomatoes and Fried Leeks

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

You know the old saying “nothing to call home about?”  Well, this was just the opposite.  In fact immediately after dinner, I called home to tell my mom that I had a recipe I had to make for her.  This … Continue reading →

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Spicy Smoked Maple Tofu with Garlic Maple Kale and Rice

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

I’ve been eating out far too much lately, so last night I decided I’d try to compensate by staying in and cooking at home on a Saturday night.  I didn’t want to make a pre-Sunday- Trader-Joe’s-trip grocery run though, so … Continue reading →

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Lighten Up Your Classic Chinese Take Out

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

Chinese food is most definitely my least favorite Americanized ethnic cuisine.  Perhaps this is because as a child, I refused to stray from an identical order each time: fried chicken fingers, white rice, and wonton soup.  Still, this recipe caught … Continue reading →

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Calling All Spicy Vegans: Thai Coconut-Curry Soba Noodles with Tofu

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

I know it’s a sin to be using frozen veggies when so many fresh vegetables are coming into season at the farmer’s market just around the corner, but forgive me… I’ve been out of town and I’m jet-lagged.  I modified … Continue reading →

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I’ve Finally Tackled Tofu! {A Simple Trick and an Easy Vegan Stir-fry}

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Johanna Elsemore

I’ve lamented (more than once) that cooking tofu does not come easily to me.  Well, this was momentous: I actually did it right.  I give credit to the fact that I “pressed” the tofu first (see below).  I then panfried … Continue reading →

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