by teresa@sweetveg | Jan 20, 2017 | Legumes, Mealing Planning
One of my strategies when cooking for busy families is to make dishes that can be eaten as is or added to other dishes. My style is kind of mix and match. I often create components rather than cooking full meals. I find this gives families greater flexibility in...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 30, 2014 | Recipes, Vegetables
Often, just changing the way you cut a vegetable can add variety and interest to a simple dish. One cutting technique, which I learned as the jewel cut, is actually my favorite way to cut root vegetables. I think it’s kind of fun. Lay the root...
by teresa@sweetveg | Sep 13, 2014 | Recipes, Vegetables
I have been making simplified versions of Carrot and Coriander Fritters for over a year. By now, you probably know that I simplify almost every recipe I come across. Personally, I have found that if I use a really good sea salt and organic, fresh vegetables, I...
by teresa@sweetveg | Apr 24, 2014 | Dessert, Recipes, Sea Vegetables
When Warren Kramer was in Seattle a little more than a week ago, he used tangerines in several recipes. They were such a colorful, sweet addition that I have decided to share the fun with you. Kanten is another term for agar which is used to thicken the juice in this...
by teresa@sweetveg | Apr 3, 2014 | Grains, Mealtime, Recipes
Lena has started requesting certain things in her lunch, specifically manna bread and field roast rounds. Both foods are similar in that they give her body some richness and a chewy texture. This has caused me to rethink a bit about what I need to be providing in her...
