Category Archive: Mains

Coconut Vegetables over Rice

This was the first thing I made in my new kitchen!! I got the basic outline of this dish from Apple Pie, Pastis & Pâté but I didn’t use shrimp paste or ginger… Continue reading

Sun-dried Tomato Sauce with Tahini

I’m moving this weekend (my own kitchen!!!) and so didn’t want to buy anything new, and honestly I was feeling lazy and wanted to make something quick and easy. In my fridge/cupboard I… Continue reading

Pregnancy Sandwich

I’m all for new taste combinations, especially when you’re like, ‘Who knew those would work so well together!’ Well, this is a combination I certainly never would have put together: coconut oil, hummus,… Continue reading

Coconut Lentil Soup

This creamy, slightly sweet, and endlessly comforting soup is originally from Marisa’s Healthy Kitchen‘s post, and it is highly recommended! My changes: I used coconut oil instead of canola for sautéing the onions… Continue reading

Sand Art Salad

I’m stealing this back from my friend Marisa, since I have my own blog now – but check her out at Marisa’s Healthy Kitchen, her recipes are amazing!! This salad you can make… Continue reading

Smiley Green Soup

First of all, can I just put a disclaimer on this? I got called out recently for seeming so healthy on this blog. It’s true that I tend to eat well in general,… Continue reading

Root Vegetable Love Soup

I call this Love soup because it’s red, and it’s Valentine’s Day, and if you love someone you should make this for them! – haha. Easy, delicious, good for you, and endlessly customizable!… Continue reading

Stir-fried Greens with Cherries and Mixed Nuts

What I had in my kitchen tonight was some stir-fry greens that were dying, some scallions that were almost dead, dried unsweetened cherries, and salted mixed nuts (the latter 2 I’d originally bought… Continue reading

Roasted Acorn Squash with Tempeh and Brussels Sprouts

This recipe started from TasteFood’s acorn squash recipe, which features my three favorite spices: cumin, coriander, and, of course, paprika. Yum! That’s what sold me. And I plan to use this combination in… Continue reading

Sweet Potato with Aduki Beans and Green Pepper

An old roommate of mine (see Why I Heart NYC) used to make this, or something similar, all the time. She’d throw a poked sweet potato into the microwave for 8 minutes, and… Continue reading