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Frozen Tofu

March 10, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Two slabs of pressed tofu and one slab unpressed

Banish bland tofu by giving it the freeze. As the water-rich tofu freezes, ice crystals form and swell. When you thaw and press it, much of the water drains away, leaving space for marinades and a meatier texture. I thought this was a vintage hippy technique, but it turns out that Japanese and Chinese cooks […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe Tagged With: gluten-free, tofu

Pepper Bash

February 14, 2021 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a heart-shaped bowl with corn chips

Cook peppers, onions, mushrooms, and salsa together to give yourself a flavorful jump-start on meals all week. This super-nutritious mix works well in tacos or burritos, sandwiches, with pasta, and even as a side dish or dip. The mushrooms cook down to create a savory base rich in umami. It’s hard to believe that this […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe, Side dish Tagged With: bell peppers, mushrooms, red onions

Mushroom and Garlic Cubes

March 30, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

frozen mushroom and garlic cubes in a bowl

Save money and time by cooking a pot of mushrooms and garlic, then freezing the results in ice-cube trays. Pop a few of these umami bombs into sauces and stew to deepen flavor. Save time by chopping a big batch mushrooms and garlic in a food processor instead of by hand every day Save money […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe Tagged With: garlic, mushrooms, quick

Tuxedo Rice

January 13, 2020 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

black lentils and rice with radish slices and carrot curls

Fancy up your brown rice by cooking it with tiny black lentils. You’ll get lots of advantages from little effort: more protein, less greenhouse-gas emissions, more flavor, and less arsenic. Thanks to my friend Elise for the inspiration. She cooks lentils and rice together, then tops the mix with stir-fries, salads, or roasted vegetables for […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe Tagged With: beluga lentils, black lentils, brown rice

Whipped Coconut Cream

October 27, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

coconut whipped cream on top of cake

I missed whipped cream when I stopped eating dairy until I discovered the magic of whipped coconut cream. It’s perfect on top of cakes, pies, or anywhere you’d use whipped cream. The main trick is to refrigerate a can of full-fat coconut milk upside-down for the day before so the coconut milk will separate. Add […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe Tagged With: coconut milk, whipped cream

Better than a Butternut Squash

October 6, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

winter squash inside with seeds and outside

Is there a winter squash that tastes better than my usual favorite, the butternut? Today, I roasted three to find out: a butternut, a kobocha, and a tetsukabuto, aka a green pumpkin. Farmer Beth Haarer of Wild Onion Farms inspired me with her note to her CSA subscribers: Kabocha squashes are hands down your favorites, […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe, Vegetables

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