Category Archives: Vegetarian

Fig Snack Bars Worthy of Sir Isaac (GF/DF/NS)

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Yankeepants

After years of saying to the Gent every time we walked down the grocery store cookie aisle, “you know, I’d really like to create a whole food, gluten-free, low-glycemic version of Fig Newtons…” I have finally done just that. And … Continue reading →

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Dessert or Breakfast? Rustic Vanilla Crema & Berry Tart with Almond Crust (GF/DF/NS)

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Yankeepants

On lazy Sunday mornings with the Gent, I’m often guilty of making dessert for breakfast. “Guilty” is perhaps not the best choice of word, however, since this nutritionally dense, gluten and dairy free, protein-packed, low glycemic tart actually makes for … Continue reading →

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Butternut* Tiramisu (GF/DF/NS)

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Yankeepants

After several months of seemingly non-stop travel for each of us (most of it work-related), the Midwestern Gentleman and I decided to stay home and have Thanksgiving for two this holiday season. I had recently discovered gluten free lasagna noodles at our local … Continue reading →

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Snack or Side: Zesty Caramelized Butternut Squash

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Yankeepants

This may not be your typical Sunday afternoon football snackie, but a bowl of salty, slightly spicy, caramelized cubes of butternut squash fit the bill for me last weekend.  This easy-to-make hot snack (or side dish) has all the nesty … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Drinks for Sultry Summer Days (GF/DF/V/NS)

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Yankeepants

The fall semester started this week in Universityland, and Mother Nature rolled out the high heat and humidity as if concerned we might all forget it is still technically summer.  The mammoth watermelons in our CSA share provide a sweet, refreshing, and hydrating antidote to the … Continue reading →

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Simple Things: Chipotle-Ranch Bean Dip

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Yankeepants

I love to cook (um… obviously). For me, cooking is a relaxing, creative outlet, and one of my favorite ways to end a busy work day. While following an anti-inflammatory diet keeps me energetic and pain-free most of the time, I … Continue reading →

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CSA Season: Quick Veggie Sides for Weeknight Meals (GF/DF/V)

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Yankeepants

During CSA season, when organic, locally grown vegetables are delivered to our door weekly, we enjoy a lot of simple, anti-inflammatory meals that come together quickly and easily.  We pair vegetable side dishes with pan-cooked or grilled fish, meat, or … Continue reading →

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Madeira-Glazed Radishes (GF/DF/V)

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Yankeepants

This recipe couldn’t be simpler. In fact, it’s so simple I hesitate to even call it a “recipe.” It’s also perfect for this time of year, when bumper crops of radishes are filling CSA shares and farmer’s market stalls.  Even if … Continue reading →

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Simple Strawberry Basil Sorbet (No Ice Cream Maker Required)

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Yankeepants

It’s strawberry season!  Last week, I dreamt that the Midwestern Gentleman requested strawberry-basil sorbet, and as synchronicity would have it, Berry Patch Farm opened its pick-your-own strawberry patches on Saturday. So, naturally, we went strawberry picking.  I hulled, rinsed, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients, berries, Dairy-free, Desserts, fruit, gardening, Gluten-free, herbs, Just Keep Me Movin', Nut-free, Recipes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian | 2 Comments

Lemony-Peppery Kohlrabi Salad (GF/DF/V)

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Yankeepants

I love the crisp texture and clean flavor of raw kohlrabi bulb, which I find reminiscent of peeled broccoli stalk.  Kohlrabi is a member of the anti-inflammatory Brassica family, along with cabbage, broccoli, and kale, to name a few.  Both the bulb … Continue reading →

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