Category Archives: Mo’s Favorites

Couscous Vegetable Salad with Honey Mint Vinaigrette

Posted on July 11, 2023 by mo

It has been years since I made couscous. Quinoa and farro have been my go-to grains for years and the other day I saw some couscous on the shelf at the store and thought, hello old friend. Look how the … Continue reading →

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Carrot and White Bean Burgers

Posted on January 4, 2022 by mo

I hope everyone and their homes stayed safe from the fires. It was very close to us but thankfully we are ok. Our community has been through so much I know we will get through this. We were out of … Continue reading →

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“Creamed Greens”

Posted on September 13, 2021 by mo

This is a super easy, elegant satisfying plant based dish that is better than creamed spinach you would get at an old school steak house. These greens will complement any grilled, steamed or roasted vegetable, meat or fish or you … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Omelet

Posted on August 17, 2021 by mo

I’ve seen recipes for a dish called tortang talong. It is basically an eggplant omelet with Asian flavors and ground pork. I’ve never made it with pork but I took the idea and simplified it just a little and made … Continue reading →

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Roasted Carrots with Raita

Posted on September 18, 2019 by mo

I saw this roasted carrot recipe in the food section of the New York Times a while ago. I knew it would be delicious, what’s not to love? Roasted carrots, crushed salty peanuts served on what is basically raita. The … Continue reading →

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About Sorrel and Sorrel Scrambled Eggs

Posted on August 27, 2019 by mo

Sorrel is a perennial herb with a bright lemon-green-vegetable flavor, if that makes sense. It is really hard to describe….lemon spinach maybe, but more tender than spinach. The leaves are very tender and sort of melt into whatever dish you … Continue reading →

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Super Green Pasta

Posted on August 6, 2019 by mo

Last week I said I had a new favorite vegetable preparation. I think I spoke too soon. This Super Green Pasta is my new favorite. It has only 6 ingredients, takes about 15 minutes to make, and is silky delicious … Continue reading →

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Greens and Beans

Posted on July 16, 2018 by mo

Stop me if you have heard this one before. Greens and beans, my comfort food. Like most comfort meals you can use what you have on hand and what you like. I had a little more than 1 bunch worth … Continue reading →

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Roasted Hakurei Turnips with Miso and Maple Syrup

Posted on October 3, 2016 by mo

I am often asked what is my favorite way to eat Hakurei turnips? My answer usually is, ‘pull them out of the ground, wipe off most of the soil and eat them like an apple’. That was until I tried Hakurei turnips … Continue reading →

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Any Vegetable Peanut Noodle Salad

Posted on February 7, 2013 by mo

This post was updated 6/11/24. This is a favorite quick meal I turn to time and time again for a few reasons; one is the unique ‘cooking’ method. Cooked noodles are drained in a colander as usual but over  vegetables. … Continue reading →

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