Strange thought of the day: I think veggie chili recipes might be like having kids. Maybe you have a lot and say they're all your favorite, but you're
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Recipes
Hearty Vegan Spanish Potatoes
Is this turning into a potato recipes-only blog? Cuz it kinda feels like it. I could absolutely subsist on potatoes (and maybe some bread) for the
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Baked Green Gluten Free Falafel
Let's be honest. Falafel is one of those rare foods that's better left to takeout. Convincing start to a blog post about homemade falafel, right?
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Year-Round Simple Tomato Gratin
It's confession time. Things I consumed in Nashville this past weekend: chile rellenos, cheese curds, pizza, beer, bagels, onion rings, margaritas,
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Poblano Black Bean Soup and Green Apple “Salsa”
This black bean soup wasn't always vegan. It started out as an ordinary weeknight dinner idea, something I probably found while sitting at the office.
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Mushroom Potato Gratin
Today is one of those days that makes me wonder--what happened to the fun in blogging??? When I started Balancing Active, not so long ago, I worked on
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Roasted Smoky Lemon Brussels Sprouts
Never buy baby Brussels sprouts. I don't care how cute they are--unless you're making a clever pregnancy announcement, there is NO REASON to spend 45
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White Bean, Artichoke, and Goat Cheese Gratin
The wait for the flageolet beans I ordered from all the way across the country was worth it. Up to the minute I put the first spoonful in my mouth, I
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Creamy Vegan Garlic Garbanzo Puree
I know what you're thinking. Garbanzo puree? Um, hi, that would be hummus.
And if I did just accurately predict your thoughts, that was exactly my
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Potato and Celery Root Gratin
This week I went a little crazy and made two gratins--this potato and celery root gratin sprinkled with insanely tasty truffle salt, and a "side dish"
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Potato Leek Gratin
Potato leek gratin is a life saver.
Exaggeration? I'll leave that up to you.
Slumber parties aren't just for tweens, but they do change form as
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Skillet Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Dip
Remember that one time I lied and told you I'd have a tapas recipe for you by the weekend, when what I really had was an eggy brunch bake? Yeah, I got
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