Recipes by Sarah Cook

	30 and counting....potato salad. by Sarah Cook Boil the potatoes in salted water. While they are boiling, whisk together oil, garlic, shallot, lemon zest, and lemon juice in the large bowl where you will be storing/serving the salad. Add salt and pepper to taste and let it sit. When the potatoes are cooked, fork-tender but not falling apart, strain them and let them cool until…	2 votes 368 views
	30 and counting.....on things to change. by Sarah Cook They sell boxed wine in a single serving portion. 3 glasses in one re-sealable bottle-box. I stopped in at the store for tea and rice milk. Standing in the Tea/Coffee/bakeware aisle, I felt restless. Like sleep wouldn't come without a little help. Like the worry lines in my forehead were getting deeper. I wanted a little wine to…	2 votes 361 views
	30 and counting....Spicy Butternut Squash Soup with Texas Pecans by Sarah Cook 30 and counting....Spicy Butternut Squash Soup with Texas PecansIt's cold. Yes, 'cold' may mean 57 degrees here instead of 47 degrees, but my thin blood says it's winter. To cure the cold, please gather the following ingredients:Get the oil hot in…	1 vote 529 views
	30 and counting....quinoa-garbanzo burgers. by Sarah Cook 30 and counting....quinoa-garbanzo burgers.Ok, enough with the whining, back down to business. In the midst of all my self-pity, I was able to whip up a really great dinner the other night. My gift to you all for putting up with my sulking.Put quinoa and water into saucepan with a little salt and olive oil and bring to a rolling boil.…	1 vote 247 views
	30 and Counting....lentil burgers. by Sarah Cook Last night, our dear friends Erica and Seth (yes, we all have blogs), came over for dinner. We live on opposite sides of the Burbank/Glendale border. That means 'The Valley', for those of you who do not live in these parts. The Valley is generally a good 10 degrees hotter than the rest of the city. You can literally watch the…	1 vote 421 views
	Goat Cheese with Honey Walnuts and Figs by Sarah Cook Goat Cheese with Honey Walnuts and FigsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, honey, and cinnamon and salt. Next stir in walnuts until they are fully coated in the mixture. Spread coated walnuts on a non-stick cookie sheet and bake until they become fragrant and start to brown, stirring occasionally.…	1 vote 437 views
	30 and counting....Recession Soup by Sarah Cook It’s no secret that my sister and I live on a budget. Dave Ramsey is something of an icon at our house. So, as I’ve mentioned before, each week we head to the farmer’s market with our $20 allowance for vegetables and fruit. Lately, we have been getting squash for $1/lb. All kinds of squash: zucchini, yellow squash, satellite…	1 vote 417 views
	30 and counting....how to get a second date. by Sarah Cook I was on a date last week*, and my dining companion asked me, “Are you SAG?”Totally normal question. We live in LA, we’re all actors, no big deal.However, what I heard in error was this: “Are you sad?”No big disconnect. Sad/SAG, very similar in sound, just that subtle difference in the final consonant.Here’s the kicker: “Yes,” I…	1 vote 278 views
	Taking Stock by Sarah Cook Taking StockIt may seem like soup season is over. Spring has sprung pretty much everywhere by now.Sunshine and flowers not withstanding, the other day while cleaning the apartment, I found myself making a big pot of vegetable stock. Maybe it was nesting, maybe it was insanity - it was 80 degrees in Los Angeles - but it felt good to…	1 vote 342 views
	Thank you, Canada! by Sarah Cook Thanks for the love, Friends to the North!I can't believe it's been a year since the Thanksgiving Family Feast. I am so thrilled that we are still reaching people, especially those trying to figure out what to do for their vegetarian friends and loved ones on such a 'meaty' holiday.In response to Denise's question (so sorry for the…	1 vote 310 views

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