It’s been a little quiet on Strawberry Pepper lately, as we’ve been busy with graduate school and things (I know, right?), but I promise you the wait was well worth it for these delicious meat-free balls. This recipe is adapted from a non-vegan version, courtesy of one of a good friends: my Swedish friend Emil. [...]
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Vegan Swedish Meatballs
Posted in entree, side dish, tagged onion, seitan, swedish meatballs on October 18, 2010 | 8 Comments »
Three Sisters Soup with Cornmeal Dumplings
Posted in entree, soup, tagged butternut squash, cornmeal dumpling, pinto beans, recipe, swiss chard, vegan on September 23, 2010 | 6 Comments »
I’ve got a beautiful Autumn soup recipe to share. It’s filled with meltingly tender butternut squash, silky swiss chard, hearty pinto beans, a little zip of chili powder and lime. Topped with cornmeal dumplings that steam right in the pot with the stew, it’s a perfect one pot meal. I think you’ll like it. It’s [...]
Sai Bhaji
Posted in entree, tagged curry, dal, eggplant, Indian, potato, recipe, sindhi, spinach, vegan on September 20, 2010 | 6 Comments »
As mentioned on our About Us page, we sisters are half Sindhi. Growing up, we got to experience the wonderful traditional Sindhi cooking of our grandmother, and the less traditional, but equally delicious, Sindhi cooking of our father. One of the most common dishes that our grandmother made was Sai Bhaji, a spinach-based one-pot meal. [...]
Spicy Sausage Calzones
Posted in entree, tagged broccoli, calzone, recipe, spicy, tomato sauce, vegan on September 3, 2010 | 10 Comments »
Whenever I have cravings I usually let them simmer in my mind for a good amount of time while deciding how best to indulge in them. Most of my cravings have been the direct result from hearing about food someone ate, or seeing food on TV. Last week it was no different. When Leila tells [...]
Venezuelan Stuffed Arepas
Posted in entree, tagged arepa, black bean, Colombian, corn, gluten-free, recipe, salsa verde, vegan, Venezulan, zucchini on August 31, 2010 | 10 Comments »
My husband was the one who first introduced me to arepas–white corn cakes popular in Colombia and Venezuela. They are salty and mild, with a crispy exterior, and chewy, tender interior. They are a gluten-free treat. Josh cooked them for me in the tiny galley kitchen of his studio apartment. Sprinkled with soy cheese and [...]








