From the kitchen of a semi-vegetarian with a serious sweet tooth
The first time I had a gyro was in the summer of 2008 when I was studying abroad in Greece. First, I learned that they’re pronounced in a way that is virtually indistinguishable from the pronunciation of the currency, the Euro. Second, I learned that gyros frequently have French fries inside of them. See? ...
Green bean casserole! While this recipe evokes associations with Thanksgiving for many people, my immediate family has never relegated it to a holiday side dish. We’ve never included it on our Thanksgiving dinner menu, nor have we actually eaten it as a side dish. Maybe we’re just weird? Green bean casserole was always one of my favorites as a child. In fact, it was a birthday tradition in our ...
Pancakes! Need I say more? Probably not, but I will anyway. These pancakes are the perfect weekend morning treat. The slight bitterness of the amaretto and the sweetness of the berries and syrup balance each other out marvelously, and the poppy seeds add an element of texture that many pancakes lack. And now please excuse me while I go take a post-pancake nap (the perfect late morning weekend ...
As a child, I was a much pickier eater than I am now. Don’t get me wrong—I can still be picky, but to a far lesser extent. I wasn’t really a fan of going to restaurants that feature anything other than American or Mexican food, but I’m now thankful that my parents ignored my preferences at times and encouraged me to expand my horizons. I was probably about ten years old when my family first went ...
As much as I love chocolate, I tend to gravitate toward fruitier desserts in the summertime. Let me tell you how this seasonal preference might have actually saved my dog’s life (or at least saved her a tummyache). ...
In my opinion, some of the best vegan recipes are ones you don’t even intend to be vegan, but realize after making them that they are. My family wasn’t always semi-vegetarian. When I was about ten or so, we stopped eating beef and pork. To this day, I’m not entirely sure what my parents’ original justification was, whether it was for personal health reasons, environmental concerns, or ...
This recipe is another one that I modeled after a favorite sandwich from a café. It’s a great quick lunch or dinner option that packs a ton of flavor in every refreshing yet satisfying bite. I actually prefer the sandwich in its vegetarian form, but I’ve seen it on the menu with sliced chicken as well, which would boost its protein content and keep you full even longer. For the carrot slaw, I ...
Since this is the first cake recipe I’m posting, it seems as fitting a time as any to explain the blog name “Put On Your Cake Pants.” ...
Potato salad is one of my favorite summertime side dishes any-season comfort foods. Its wide adaptability virtually guarantees that everyone can find a version they’ll love—don’t like celery? Skip it. Not crazy about mustard? Leave it out. What I particularly like about this version is that by using small yellow potatoes rather than russets, you get a satisfyingly creamy salad even though there is ...
Most days, I like my breakfast to be fairly healthy, since well-balanced breakfasts encourage me to be more productive and in a better mood than if I indulge in something really sugary or buttery first thing in the morning (though of course, I still like to have pancakes or coffee cake on the weekends from time to time). I typically have cereal or oatmeal on the weekdays, but at times I find ...
