So I used buy these manufactured black bean burgers in the frozen section. They were fine. A little tough, a tad cardboard-ish, but they would get the job done. Then, after working on my second book, I couldn't bring myself to buy processed veggie burgers anymore. So, I went on a … [Read more...] about Black Bean, Greens and Corn Veggie Burgers (Gluten-Free)
Vegetarian
Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
Years ago, I found myself the only vegetarian at a barbecue hosted by co-workers. I've dabbled with vegetarianism on and off; this was during one of my "on" phases. Thoughtfully, or so I thought, I packed my own frozen meatless patties so no would even notice that I wasn't eating … [Read more...] about Mushroom and Lentil Burgers
Recipe: White Bean Soup with Greens
don't know about you, but I'm tired of looking at all those cans of beans that I bought at the start of the pandemic in 2020. I've started to realize that some are nearing their sell-by date, too. So, I pulled this recipe from the archives and I've made two or three versions in … [Read more...] about Recipe: White Bean Soup with Greens
Recipe: French Onion Quiche
Quiche is like pizza -- it can be made with almost anything. Although it sounds posh, quiche one of my fridge clean-out dishes. I rummage through the crisper drawers, explore the pull-out where I keep cheese and poke through other nooks to see what needs to be used up that might … [Read more...] about Recipe: French Onion Quiche
Potage Parmentier (Leek & Potato Soup)
When I was a little girl in Michigan, we had potato soup at least once a week. It was inexpensive, warming and ready in relatively little time. I can remember taking my mother's thick homemade bread, slathering it with warm sweet butter and dunking it into the hot soup. A subtle … [Read more...] about Potage Parmentier (Leek & Potato Soup)