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SIDE DISHES Recipes

Dijon mustard marinated tempeh

POSTED ON January 20, 2011

Posted in Gluten free, Side Dishes

Dijon mustard marinated tempeh

This is a great way to prepare tempeh – it’s tasty, fast and versatile. I like to make a batch and eat it warm from the oven with dinner and then have leftovers for lunch the next day. It’s delicious on a rye bread sandwich or in a nori roll with avocado, brown rice and [...] continue reading ->

Millet cauliflower mash

POSTED ON October 18, 2010

Posted in Gluten free, Grains, Side Dishes

Millet cauliflower mash

It seems like every year around this time, once the autumn chill has made its presence felt I reach for the jar of millet on my pantry shelf. This is part of my twice or thrice weekly evening ritual — before going to bed I scan the contents of the pantry to look for inspiration: [...] continue reading ->

Beet mélange

POSTED ON September 12, 2010

Posted in Gluten free, Side Dishes

Beet mélange

I am not sure what this delicious beet thing should be called.  I made it with the remaining beets from my last post when I was in need of something to jazz up the plain quinoa and chickpeas I was going to serve a friend for lunch.

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White bean aioli

POSTED ON June 23, 2010

Posted in appetizer, Gluten free, Side Dishes

White bean aioli

The idea for a white bean aioli came to me when I was trying to think of a good vegan option for mayonnaise on a tempeh burger (recipe in the works). If I was to smear this on a bun, I might thin it out with more olive oil and maybe some lemon juice too. [...] continue reading ->

Harissa carrots

POSTED ON February 26, 2010

Posted in Gluten free, Side Dishes

Harissa carrots

My mother and sister have been telling me about a mysterious harrisa couscous salad for years and I’m never sure what they’re talking about. They say,  “yes, you know the one we make in a glass bowl with layers of roasted vegetables, cous cous and arugula.”  I swear I have never seen nor eaten it.

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