Kyle Stern
12/15/2010
201 views

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

pouch (1lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix, butter or margarine, softened, to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract, to 8 drops green food color, egg, creme de menthe baking chips, semisweet chocolate chunks

Tagged: cookies

Think mint chocolate chip ice cream....in cookie form.

Kyle Stern
12/04/2010
216 views

Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini, Garlic, Onion, Olive Oil, Salt and Black Pepper

Kyle Stern
12/03/2010
198 views

Knock-Your-Socks-Off Pumpkin Pie

fresh ginger root, peeled and minced, all-purpose flour, sugar, ground allspice, salt, stick unsalted butter, large egg, ice water

Tagged: Pie

A non-traditional take on traditional pumpkin pie.

Kyle Stern
12/03/2010
207 views

Sweet Potato Pecan Risotto

butter, minced shallots, medium sweet potato, cut in small dice, about 2 cups, chopped pecans, to 3 cups vegetable broth, Arborio rice, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped green onion tops or fresh parsley

Tagged: vegetarian, risotto

Kyle Stern
11/29/2010
194 views
1 fork

Curry Lentil Sweet Potato Soup

butter or margarine, medium sweet potatoes (about 12 ounces each), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, large stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, large onion (12 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces, garlic clove, minced, curry powder, grated, peeled fresh ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, ground red pepper (cayenne), vegetable broth

Tagged: soup, vegan, vegetarian, curry, lentil

Kyle Stern
08/31/2010
200 views

Grilled Lebanese Flatbread

2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 tblsp. instant yeast, all-purpose flour, Extra virgin olive oil, as needed, 2 tblsp. za’atar, optional.

Tagged: flatbread, lebanese, mediterranean

Pocket-less pita, made on the grill.

Kyle Stern
08/25/2010
162 views

Tortilla Española

Russet or Yukon-Gold potatoes (skin optional), thinly sliced (1/8"), large yellow onion, diced, 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped, large eggs, beaten well, 3-4 tablespoons Olive Oil, Salt;, Black pepper;

Tagged: potatoes, vegetarian, eggs, Spanish, budget-friendly

A classic Spanish dish consisting of potatoes, eggs and onion. The possibilities of variation are seemingly endless. You can keep it really simple or dress ...

Kyle Stern
08/03/2010
173 views
1 fork

Zucchini Pancakes

medium zucchini, medium yellow onion, salt, eggs, clove garlic, finely minced, parmesan cheese, minced fresh thyme or oregano, grated lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, flour, baking powder, olive oil, plus more if needed

Tagged: Vegetarian

Kyle Stern
07/19/2010
160 views

Homemade Bagels

bread flour, Tbls sugar, tsps salt, Tbls vegetable oil, tsps instant yeast, 1-1/4- 1-1/2 cups of warm water.

Tagged: breakfast, Bread, bagels

Kyle Stern
07/18/2010
176 views

Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

sticks unsalted butter, bread flour, kosher salt (from my experience, this is a bit too much, but you may like your cookies with a bit more salt than I do.), baking soda, sugar, brown sugar, egg, egg yolk, milk, vanilla extract, semisweet chocolate chips

Tagged: cookies

Perhaps the best chewy chocolate chip cookies I've ever had.

Kyle Stern
07/17/2010
180 views
1 fork

Super Sesame Hummus

raw sesame seeds, 1 pound, 13 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, sesame tahini, toasted sesame oil, olive oil, clove garlic, roughly chopped, Zest and juice of 1 lemon, Salt;, water, Procedure

Tagged: Vegan, Hummus, Mediterranean

Kyle Stern
05/31/2010
230 views
1 fork

Spicy Banh Mi

rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp. honey, agave nectar, or sugar, 1/2-1 tsp. red pepper flakes, shredded daikon radish, shredded carrot, Vietnamese baguette or 1/2 French baguette, split in half lengthwise, 1 Tbs. low-fat mayonnnaise (or vegennaise), 1 tsp. red chile sauce (Sriracha), tsp. tamari or low sodium soy sauce, baked Asian-flavored tofu, thinly sliced, or stir-fried tofu cubes, 2 6-inch strips cucumber, sprigs cilantro

Tagged: vegan, sandwich, Vegetarian, lunch

Vegetarian version of a popular Vietnamese street-food sandwich. Fill with baked tofu or substitute with 1 cup left over fried tofu cubes from the Stir-fried ...

Kyle Stern
05/31/2010
476 views
1 fork

Stir-Fried Tofu Bento Box With Sesame Soba Noodles And Ginger-Carrot Broccoli

1 oz. uncooked soba noodles, 3 tsp. low-sodium tamari, divided, 2 tsp. black or white sesame seeds, tsp. toasted sesame oil, 2 Tbs. whole-wheat flour, 2 tsp. garlic powder, block (6 oz.) extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 2 Tbs. nutritional yeast, frozen broccoli florets, thawed (or fresh, if you have it), 2 Tbs. grated carrots, 1 Tbs. finely minced fresh ginger, frozen shelled edamame, thawed

Tagged: vegan, lunch

This recipe makes extra tofu that can be used for the Spicy Banh Mi Sandwich recipe. This recipe also is meant to be a great ...

Kyle Stern
03/17/2010
287 views
1 fork

Chickpea "Tuna" Salad

4 c. cooked or canned Chickpeas (garbanzo beans), 2 tsps. powdered Kelp, 4 tsps. wheat-free organic Tamari, 1 tbsp. Lemon juice, c. organic Veganainse, stalks of Celery, finely diced, 3 tbsps. of finely diced Onion, tsp. ground Dill Weed or ground Dill Seed, tsp. Paprika

Tagged: vegan, kosher, gluten free

Dip or Sandwich Filling

Kyle Stern
02/24/2010
153 views

Quinoa Burgers

quinoa, well-rinsed under cold water, medium carrot, cut in large chunks, green onions, thinly sliced, 1 15-ounce can white beans (e.g. cannellini or great northern beans),, drained and rinsed, plain dried breadcrumbs, large egg, lightly beaten (or 1/4 cup silken tofu for a vegan burger), ground cumin, olive oil, whole grain or regular hamburger buns, Accompaniments: purchased hummus, salad greens, jarred roasted red bell, peppers