Last week, I made these mini-deep dish pizzas for a chicago-themed dinner party. In the chicago deep dish tradition, these little guys were stuffed with cheese and filling and topped with a layer of tomato sauce. They were a huge hit, with people trying to take more than their share, getting into epic battles over [...]
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Mini-Deep Dish Pizzas With Giardiniera
Posted in appetizer, entree, side dish, tagged chicago, deep dish, giardiniera, pickle, pizza, recipe, vegan on June 20, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Tofu Scrambler
Posted in breakfast, brunch, side dish, tagged bell pepper, recipe, scrambled tofu, tofu, vegan on May 10, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Some of my fondest memories growing up are of my family’s typical lazy, laid-back weekend brunches. These brunches usually consisted of our favorite whole grain pancakes, my dad’s tofu scrambler, and some veggie sausage links. I’m the type of person who likes to eat relatively soon after waking up most mornings, and this was especially [...]
Blueberry Key Lime Crumb Cake
Posted in dessert, side dish, tagged blueberries, coffee cake, crumb cake, key lime, recipe, vegan on March 8, 2011 | 6 Comments »
A couple of weeks ago I was sitting on my couch petting my cat after dinner dreaming of desserts. I often do this. That is, think about desserts and without actually making any or eating any. It’s just kind of a thing to do. Anyway, as I was sitting there, I had this sudden desire [...]
Vegan Swedish Meatballs
Posted in entree, side dish, tagged onion, seitan, swedish meatballs on October 18, 2010 | 8 Comments »
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. [...]
Potato Chickpea Patties with Cilantro Mint Chutney
Posted in appetizer, side dish, tagged chickpeas, chutney, cilantro, coriander, food, gluten-free, mint, potato, recipe, vegan on August 9, 2010 | 5 Comments »
When I was a kid, probably about 9 years old, I wanted to start a garden. I begged my mom to help me make one in our yard, and tried to convince her that I would take care of it (plant, weed, water, you know, the usual). I doubt she actually thought I would do [...]








