Recipes by Sarah Cook

	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.....on lentil, er, balls. by Sarah Cook This is the text I got from Erica in the middle of a workday afternoon:what bean goes with basil?My reply:I sent her this link to this Tuscan bread soup I remembered by Rachel Ray. I remembered it because it has day old bread and stewed tomatoes in it (two kind of gross things that end up tasting really good), in addition to white…	1 vote 409 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....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
	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
	30 and counting.....Fall Apple Slaw and Pumpkin Pizza. by Sarah Cook 2 11 oz cans of mandarin oranges, drained3 tbsp pomegranate infused red wine vinegarWhisk together oil and vinegar, set aside. Whisk again just before dressing slaw.Chop apples into matchsticks using knife or mandolin slicer. Add pomegranate seeds and dried cranberries. Pour dressing over fruit and gently toss until completely…	1 vote 326 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
	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
	30 and Counting.....on giving up coffee. by Sarah Cook Just about every other day, I swear that I am giving up coffee. It's more an exercise in voluntary torture than a smart decision to give up caffeine an it's evil side effects (icky skin, stained teeth, heartburn!, etc). So, when my lovely sister-in-law sent the recipe below, it put a big smile on my face. I'm always a…	1 vote 343 views

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