Category Archives: vegetarian (or easily adapted to)

Crisp and creamy white bean tortilla rolls

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Rivertree kitchen

Now that Greek yogurt is available darned near everywhere, I’ve been experimenting with its savory side.  I’ve used it instead of sour cream in ranch dressing. I’ve whisked it with a touch of mayo and a spoonful of dijon mustard to … Continue reading →

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uber-broccoli soup with cheddar

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Rivertree kitchen

I apologize for posting two soups in a row, but this is soup season, isn’t it? This is one of the first recipes I created when I moved to Boston after college. It’s evolved over the years, but remains one … Continue reading →

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Cheddar and black pepper skillet focaccia

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Rivertree kitchen

A mild Pinterest addiction can really come in handy. My current hairstyle, our recently painted beet-red front door, the necklace I made and am wearing right now — all courtesy of ideas found on Pinterest. Mostly I pin recipes.  One-Hour … Continue reading →

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Lemony parmesan white bean dip

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

It’s great to have a few stellar appetizers you can whip up at the last minute from the stash in your pantry and fridge, especially at this time of year. It’s also terrific to have a few tempting and healthy … Continue reading →

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Apple-walnut cake

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

Note: This is a post I started in early November. Now that my breast cancer treatment is done, I’m getting back in the habit of regular blogging. Back to work, back to life, back — finally — to blogging. I … Continue reading →

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Roasted tomato and farro gratin

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

A few weeks ago, on a whim (and because Deb Perelman never steers me wrong), I tried Smitten Kitchen’s Slow-Roasted Tomatoes. They’re drier than the oven-roasted tomatoes I’d made before, but more moist than sun-dried tomatoes. The flavor is sweet, … Continue reading →

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Sharp cheddar and summer vegetable tart

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

When considering what to make for dinner these days, I’m building meals around vegetables. My peppers, chiles, and tomatoes are all producing madly. I do want to roast some of the tomatoes to stash in the freezer, but for now … Continue reading →

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Broccoli with lemon and feta

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

Great produce, straight from the garden, is wonderful. Here in Wisconsin, where the growing season is so brief, gorgeous, straight-from-the-earth produce is  a gift. I’m lucky enough to work with Brigid Ferkett, one half of the team that runs organic … Continue reading →

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Spinach-scallion egg rolls with chicken

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

Calzones continue to defeat me. I’ve got the filling down, but there always tends to be too much bread. When I saw this recipe for oven-baked egg rolls (bless you, Pinterest!) it called to me. “You could use that same … Continue reading →

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Sweet pea and spinach soup with chicken

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Rivertree kitchen

A current trend among bloggers is the green smoothie. Kale + banana, spinach + strawberry, even dandelion greens + peaches. The smoothie aficionados swear that you don’t taste the kale/spinach/greens at all! Vegetables are some of my favorite foods. I … Continue reading →

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