Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen

Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Lydia — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Today I want to share an easy recipe that will transforms plain old cooked spinach into something special! It’s Spinach with Raisins and Pine Nuts. We saw it served on a Spanish cooking show (they called it espinacas con pasos y piñones in case you were wondering). We came in at the end of the recipe,...

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Myron Mixon’s BBQ & A: Review with a Recipe for Cabbage Lovers

Lydia — Tue, 28 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Myron Mixon is a pitmaster, celebrity chef and owner of a couple BBQ restaurants. It’s safe to say he knows a few things about the art of cooking outdoors, be it on a grill, over a pit, or in a smoker. His new book is a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know. In...

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Creamy Tomatillo Ranch Dressing

Lydia — Tue, 21 May 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Do you prefer to make your own salad dressing like we do? Now that it’s heating up, I like to have frequent main dish salads, but I have been looking for a change from my normal vinaigrette. Enter this creamy tomatillo ranch dressing. I already like ranch, but the addition of tomatillo and jalapeno makes...

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How To Make Creamy Ricotta At Home

Lydia — Wed, 15 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000

If you’ve never made your own creamy ricotta at home you’re in for a treat! This recipe give excellent results and you’ll love the fresh flavor of your ricotta when you put it on pizza as we did, or spread it over toast with a little honey or even use it in your favorite pasta...

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Artisan Sweet Potato and Onion Bread

Lydia — Fri, 10 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000

I worried that my sweet potato and onion bread would fail until I cut open a loaf. Beneath the chewy crust was a tender crumb dotted with bits of caramelized onions that made me smile. This was both the trickiest and the best bread I’ve made so far in my exploration of breadmaking. The recipe...

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The Bacon Bible Review and a Bacon Granola You’ll Love!

Lydia — Thu, 02 May 2019 14:00:00 +0000

We all know a bacon lover. I have a friend who gets bacon themed presents every year. From soap to beer, if there’s bacon in it, he’ll either buy it or will receive it as a gift. Rick and I love bacon, too, but we’re not quite that fanatical about it. We do love to...

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The Power of Sprinkles and Icing On The Cake: Two Distinct Books That Will Improve Your Cake Game

Lydia — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

I wouldn’t consider myself a cake maker in the traditional sense. I enjoy making pound cake and snack cakes but anything more complicated usually ends up with me riding to the local bakery and placing an order. That’s not to say I’m not curious about the art of cake decorating. So naturally I was excited...

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Gluten Free Seed Butter Cookies

Lydia — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

I loved peanut butter cookies when I was a kid. At some point I stopped eating them regularly and then I stopped making them at all in favor of other types of cookies. These gluten free seed butter cookies are made with oats, with no processed sugar. And since they’re also egg free and made...

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Crabless Sliders with Curried Mayo and Apple Salsa

Lydia — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:00:00 +0000

Happy Earth Day, everyone! Today I have another meat free recipe using a commercially available product. These crabless sliders with curried mayo and apple salsa have great flavor. You’ll want to add them to your rotation of Meatless Monday meals. This recipe was inspired by a tapa we had called MiniAtun. It featured a small...

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Flavorful Roasted Carrot and Tofu Burgers are the Answer to Boring Veggie Burgers

Lydia — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Roasted carrot and tofu burgers with sliced tomatoes and avocado might be your answer for a better veggie burger. They’re so colorful with chopped parsley and toasted sesame seeds contributing to the orange of the main ingredient. Many people are open to trying a veggie burger and are disappointed when they try them. Either the...

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