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Arlington Housewife
Hi, my name is Heather. I’m a baker, cook, serial hostess, wife and mother of two. I love to cook, to feed people and to eat...especially dessert. I also run Livin' The Pie Life, an artisan bakery providing delicious fresh locally-sourced handmade pie to Northern Virginia. Life is good.
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Category Archives: Vegetables
Roasted Broccoli…and Cauliflower
Pretty much any vegetable is better when roasted and broccoli is no exception. But I find that many people are surprised when I serve roasted broccoli. I will say that it definitely tastes better than it looks, but trust me … Continue reading
NOT a Salad: Curly Kale Crisps…Surprisingly Addictive
This is not a salad. This is a bowl of crispy, salty, addictive chips. No…really. My friend Paula told me about these chips weeks ago, how delicious they were, how her kids loved them and I heard her…kind of… But … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free, Hors D'Oeuvres, Vegetables
Tagged chips, Greens, snack, vegan, vegetarian
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Israeli-Style Falafel
So my husband recently took a business trip to Israel. And he did not take me… I’m still getting over it. Anywho, he took this trip and while there posted on Facebook that he was having the best falafel of … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free, Salad, Sandwiches, Vegetables
Tagged chick peas, dinner, fried, garbanzo, Mediterranean, middle east, pita, salad, sandwich, savory, vegan, vegetarian
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Rajas…Creamy Spicy Deliciousness
This Mexican classic totally fits my definition of comfort food. Warm, rich, filling…these are the adjectives of Fall and Winter. Creamy and just a little bit spicy, you will wonder where these sauteed peppers have been all your life.
Mock Mashed Potatoes
True confessions time. When I was a kid, I didn’t like cauliflower. As an adult, I realized the problem was how it was being prepared. It was much better roasted or deep fried than boiled. Boiled cauliflower is boring at … Continue reading
