Category Archives: Vegetables/Vegetarian/Vegan

Kel’s No-Mayo Potato Salad (Vegan)

Do you love potato salad but don’t care for the mayonnaise that most recipes call for? Here’s a great one for you to try. I have to admit that I love mayonnaise in my potato salad and was skeptical to … Continue reading

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Garbanzo Bean and Assorted Olive Salad (Vegan)

Looking for a salad that’s just as good in the fall and winter as it is in the warmer months of the year? Then try this easy-to-make and hearty garbanzo bean and assorted olive salad, which is great as a … Continue reading

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Kel’s Tantalizing Tomato, Goat Cheese and Sweet Basil Tart

I love when fall rolls around because it means football (NFL and college) is finally here! It also signifies the end of the growing season of some of my favorite crops, tomatoes being at the top of my list. Luckily, you can … Continue reading

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Kel’s Festive Stuffed Red Peppers with Black Beans and Corn

It’s been a great summer for bell peppers in the Raleigh area. However, pepper season is slowly winding down with fall fast approaching and now is the time to take advantage of these wonderful and crunchy treats while they are fresh … Continue reading

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Kel’s Colorful Caprese Salad

Summertime = homegrown tomatoes = love. If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’m a tomato aficionado — it’s one of my favorite foods. Back in June I had a great Insalata Caprese at the Blue Moon Bistro in … Continue reading

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Food of the Month, August 2012: Peaches

One of the best things about living in the North Carolina is all of the wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables that are available from spring to late fall. One of my favorites is peaches – I get so excited when … Continue reading

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Kel’s Blissful Black Bean, Rice and Corn Burritos

I’m keeping with my recent theme of vegan dishes with this recipe for a delicious and satisfying meatless burrito. While I can live without the meat, it was hard for me to imagine a burrito without my usual sharp cheddar cheese … Continue reading

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Kel’s Pasta Puttanesca, Vegan Version

My love for olives began when I was less than a year old. When I started teething, I loved to suck on lemons. My parents and grandparents were amazed and started giving me other foods that you would not expect … Continue reading

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Creamy Mushroom and Lemon-Spinach Vegan Risotto

I just started a brief vegan diet (more about that in an upcoming post) and decided to make some mushroom risotto, hoping to create something where I would not miss the cheese. I found several recipes online that I thought … Continue reading

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Chilled Cucumber Melon Soup with Radish Celery Salsa

I love chilled soups, especially in the heat of the summer. Usually, gazpachos come immediately to mind and that’s what I tend to order or make at home (click here for a tasty recipe I posted last summer.) However, several years … Continue reading

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