Tofu Chili Dogs

With the warm weather upon us, I've found myself craving hot dogs right off the grill. At first I was skeptical of tofu dogs, but then I realized that I had no idea what the hell was in a real hot dog. Sure, tofu dogs don't compare with delicious processed hot dogs that we've grown up eating. But, once you drown it in fixins, you're good to go.Ingredients -- 2 Tofu Hot Dogs (Available at most grocery stores)2 BunsVegetarian Baked BeansHandful of...

Barley, Butternut Squash, and Portabella Risotto

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, but a mouse situation has steered me clear from the kitchen.Put a twist on this Butternut Squash Risotto recipe. Used barely instead of the typical orzo rice. Came out great and made leftovers for the entire week.Ingredients --3 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)3 tablespoons olive oil, divided3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided2 cups thinly sliced Portabella mushroom caps...

Not Your Mom's Brussel Sprouts

Typically, when you see brussel sprouts in the produce section, you probably think back to those miserable days when your mother forced you to eat overly cooked green mush balls. (Interestingly though, you'd never actually see her consume them, as well). Little did your mother know that her attempt to provide you with a healthy diet actually scarred you into running far, far away from sprouts.Luckily, we've learned other methods of preparing veggies,...

Olala Chickpea & Onion Salad

Been ultra low on groceries lately, so I made this bomb-shelter friendly salad to go with my dinner tonight. Good way to get your protein in for the day.Ingredients:Can of Chickpeas1/2 red onion1 TBS of Parsley1 TSP of Pepper1 TSP of Salt1 TSP of Garlic PowderSome squirts of lemonSplash of VinegarSplash of Olive OilPreparation:This is an easy one! Drain Chickpeas and rinse in water. Throw in a medium sized bowl. Add olive oil, vinegar, and lemon....

Restaurant Review -- Oleana in Cambridge

Day 57 (Starting to lose track) -- Red Wine, Success by Cold War KidsSo after about a month of drooling over the Oleana menu online, I managed to drag two carnivore pals over to this Turkish, vegetarian-friendly spot in Inman Square. This place is the perfect happy-medium for both vegetarians and meat eaters.Besides having a great selection of vegetarian options, Oleana also offers a menu that changes seasonally. So, you'll always be eating the freshest...

Deli Guy's Vegetarian Caprese Sandwich

After the Deli Guy looked at me in disgust after ordering a half-pound of the questionable egg salad, he asked me if I really wanted something so unappealing. After I told him my difficulty in finding a good veggie sandwich, he wrote me this recipe on some receipt paper. It's a winner!Ingredients:Basil3 slices TomatoesRoasted red peppers3 slices of buffalo mozzarella1 tbs of capers1 loaf of sub breadOlive OilBalsamic VinegarSome salt and PeppersPreparation:This...

Meatless Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Picked up some Boca Spicy Chicken Patties over the weekend. Maybe, I already forgot what chicken tasted like, but I was fooled into thinking I was really eating a chicken patty. Take a look at the below Buffalo chicken wrap I made tonight. It's a bit on the processed side, but we can't be perfect every night.Ingredients:1 Boca Chicken Spicy Patty1 Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla (Burrito Size)A couple squeezes of some Mayo3 Tomato slicesPete's Buffalo...