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Tofu Crack Tacos
These tacos are ridiculously good. It's almost impossible to stop eating the bits of tofu. Even people who don't think they like tofu love this. Trust me. Ingredients: 2 (14-16 oz) blocks of firm tofu 1/4 cup + 3 Tbl. olive oil 2 Tbl. soy sauce 2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. ground pepper 1/4 cup tomato paste Warmed flour or corn tortillas Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400. Line two baking sheets with parchment
Julia Mee
Oct 26


Herb and Olive Pork Chops
This is super simple, cheap and fast to make and delicious with a simple side like roasted broccoli, farro, TJ grain mix, etc. The chops need to sit in the marinade after they are cooked, so this is a good make-ahead meal. Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil plus 1 Tbl. more 1/4 cup chopped green olives 2 Tbl. minced shallots 2 Tbl. lemon juice 2 Tbl. chopped parsley 1 minced or grated garlic clove 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 3 thyme sprigs (okay to leave out if you don't have any) 4-6
Julia Mee
Oct 23


Roasted Cauliflower and Grain Caesar
This is delicious as a side dish to just about any protein - grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, roasted chicken, etc. It could be a meal on its own, and is also really good cold the next day on top of salad. Ingredients: 1 large or 2 smaller heads of cauliflower 1/4 cup capers, drained 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbl. dijon mustard 2 oil-packed anchovies, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, grated or finely minced 1
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Oct 23


Kettle Korn
This is a delicious, less sweet version of Kettle Korn that is fun to make and a nice little afternoon snack. This is the base recipe,...
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Jan 20


Eggplant with Sumac Chicken
This can be served with the chicken mixture hot, or cold as more of a salad. Broiling and peeling the eggplants can be a little tricky,...
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Jan 8


Crispy Gnocchi with Sausage, Broccoli and Cherry Tomatoes
This is super easy and quick. Sometimes I leave out the sausage and serve it with grilled salmon and that's a delicious combination. Most...
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Jan 8


Grilled Chicken Salad with Romesco Sauce
This is a delicious, light salad. The chicken is best grilled, but cooking it in a pan on the stove will work too in a pinch. Or - you...
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Dec 29, 2024


Protein Balls
These are good little protein-packed snacks. You can add in different things to change the flavor, like currants, sunflower seeds,...
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Dec 29, 2024


Protein Cookies
These are delicious little snacks and packed with protein - about 10 grams per cookie. They take just a few minutes to make and will last...
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Nov 23, 2024


Brownies with Crisp
These brownies use panko to add a lovely little crunch. Every time I make them they get rave reviews. Recipe adapted from Mark Bittman....
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Jul 19, 2024


Brussels Sprouts "Caesar" Salad
This is a fun alternative to a Caesar Salad, served alone as a light main course or as a side to just about anything. The bread can be...
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Jun 3, 2024


Pearl Couscous with Chickpeas and Feta
This works as a delicious vegetarian dish all on its own, or a side dish to grilled salmon, chicken, sausages, etc. Ingredients: 1 pint...
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Jun 3, 2024


Ginger-Scallion Chicken
This is quick and easy to make for a weekday meal. Serve it over white rice. Serves 3-4 Ingredients: White rice 2 large scallions 1/4 cup...
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Nov 18, 2023


Risotto with Pancetta and Chard
This is a fresh and somewhat light risotto. The technique is much easier than you think it'll be. Serves 3-4 Adapted from the NY Times....
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Jan 3, 2023


Fig Spread
This is very easy to make and a delicious addition to a cheese and crackers board. It couples well with thinly sliced prosciutto and...
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Jan 3, 2023


Feta Pork Chops with Snap Peas
This is all made in one pan and pretty quick to throw together. Use the plumper snap peas, not the flat snow peas. I often serve this...
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Jan 3, 2023


Portobello Steak
The sauce on top of these portobello mushrooms is rich and turns them into a satisfying vegetarian dinner with a simple salad on the...
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Jan 3, 2023


Roasted Cauliflower Soup
This vegan soup tastes like it's made with cream, but that thick luxurious flavor comes from pureed cauliflower. It's perfect for a...
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Jan 3, 2023


"Potsticker" Pork Burgers
These burgers taste like the inside of a potsticker. The slaw on top makes them fresh and crunchy. Make some extra to spill over the side...
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Jan 3, 2023


Lemony Farro, Pasta and Spinach Salad
This makes a lot and is pretty flexible to add what you like. You can make it mostly ahead, folding in the final ingredients just before...
Julia Mee
Sep 7, 2021
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