Author Archives: Pumpkin

Sauteed Cabbage, Onions and Mushrooms

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Pumpkin

Inspired by my mom’s cabbage recipe – I improvised by adding portobello mushrooms and sauteing everything in white cooking wine. To make this recipe, chop one cabbage head, add mushrooms, chopped yellow onion, 3 spoons of white wine and a … Continue reading →

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Vegan Spicy Peanut Noodles

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Pumpkin

This might be the best spicy peanut noodles, ever, ever! And this recipe came about by chance. I combined cooked rice noodles, sriracha, a bit of cilantro, ginger, soy sauce, peanut butter and sauteed in cooking wine for 10 minutes.  … Continue reading →

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Kale & Chickpea Salad

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Pumpkin

My second favorite thing about working out in Equinox, is their Kale & Chickpea salad. It’s the perfect combination of salty/spicy/healthy/filling/chewy and makes for great snack after a work out. For months I’ve been hunting down the recipe, particularly Harissa … Continue reading →

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Shitakee Cous Cous

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Pumpkin

Recipe: Roast shitakee mushrooms in safflower oil for 10 minutes. Separately, boil veggie broth, add cous cous and stir until ready. Combine and serve.

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Cauliflower Potato Soup

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Pumpkin

Wanting to use all remaining products in my fridge, I made a cauliflower soup. First boil the cauliflower, then process it in the magic bullet in veggie broth. Then add some cubed potatoes and pepper/salt. Done. Very filling and delicious … Continue reading →

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Vegan Yogurt & Dill Dip

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Pumpkin

Bored. Waiting for my folks to get home so we can have dinner. Made another dip out of leftovers. This one with avacado, tomato, lots of dill, green onion, harissa and vegan yogurt. It came out tasting a lot like … Continue reading →

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Red Pepper Chutney

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Pumpkin

I had some leftover cooked red pepper, chives, dill, and tomato. Combined it with Harissa in a magic bullet, and voila, a very delicious,  spicy dip in seconds.

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Vegan Cous Cous

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Pumpkin

Now that I am a bit more settled in Riverdale,  I’ve been experimenting with vegan cooking again. Lately I’ve been inspired to recreate vegan foods that I enjoy at restaurants or even the gym. Here’s a cous cous recipe inspired … Continue reading →

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Coconut Basil Curry Cauliflower & Basmati Rice

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Pumpkin

Trying to eat healthier recently (tho I was so tempted to pick up grape leaves at Athena tonight). After doing some rain drop photography, I dropped by to Union Market (as I do nearly every day) and the dish just … Continue reading →

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Sour Cherry Raspberry Cashew Tarlets

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Pumpkin

I had some leftover phyllo and lots of berries from my trip to Brighton Beach with B. So I made these sweet little tarlets. To make them: Soak cashews for 3 hours. Separately, add 2 spoons of raspberry jam, fresh … Continue reading →

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