Dork Chow

Ratatouille with Lentils
I snatched this from a Sapphire and modified a bit …
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A delicious twist on an old standby. Good and good for you!

chestnut flaxmeal flatbread
Take these along with you to an event where bread …
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Made without any wheat flour these are both vegetarian and safe for celiacs or gluten intolerant. They have a nutty slightly sweet flavor and can be made crunchy or soft depending on how much and [...]

Eggplant Tofu Stirfry
This stir fry was a hit with my daughter and …
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Eggplant prepared in this way will turn the eggplant indifferent into eggplant enthusiasts. Bok choy adds your green vegetable, and bits of other green mild flavoured veggies may also be added.

Pumpkin Lentil Soup
Squash is SOOOOO useful!
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In Australia, the word pumpkin is used much more generally than it is in the USA. Almost any squash is called a pumpkin. Butternut squash was what I used in this recipe. This is a very simple recipe with minimal ingredients. [...]

Flourless Orange Cake
I first had this in a swanky restaurant in Melbourne …
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Yummy, and REALLY EASY! Great if you are cooking for someone who is gluten intolerant. Everybody loves this cake.

Dilled Veggie Salad
delicious satisfying combo raw/cooked salad goes well with a …
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I found this recipe in an Aussie food rag. If you don’t like grams, try about 12 cherry tomatoes and a regular family sized mess of green beans. I haven’t figured out how Aussies decide whether [...]

Moosewood Lentil Soup Recipe
The Moosewood Lentil soup recipe has been a family favorite …
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After a fiddly recipe like the Hong Bao I owe you a basic easy staple. Nothing fancy, just solid delicious nutrition for your family. Since I happened to make this family favorite last [...]

Shrimp wth Maifun and Tangy Dressing
Another way to use that scrumptious miso jalapeno sauce from …
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This was a huge hit at my house. For the vegetarian, we substituted strips of seared tofu for the shrimp. Other than the shrimp, it is vegan.

Turnip Hong Bao
This delicious recipe violates my personal culinary principle of avoiding …
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Did I really go two entire months without posting a recipe? Well, please give me a pass! In the meantime I have packed up and moved to Australia. Look for some restaurant reviews as [...]

Aztec Hot Chocolate
This is an adaptation of the original way the Aztecs …
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This is a power drink for adults. Adjust the chile to your taste/tolerance. It’s vegan if you leave out the dairy ingredients. I actually prefer this chocolate with no dairy.