Category Archives: Vegetarian

Warm Zucchini Salad

By Alexa | Published: July 28, 2011
Poof…I’m back! It’s CSA season, and in July, that means zucchini. And a lot of ‘em. One of my favorite ways to prepare zucchini is inspired by a classic appetizer from The Red Cat. When I was working my way through grad school in my 20s, my evenings and weekends were spent hostessing at The [...]
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Comfort Me With Apples

By Alexa | Published: November 22, 2010
I’m a little tardy with my November Can Jam entry, but better late then never, ey? November’s ingredient was apples, and there is only one thing I do with apples, and that’s make applesauce. Applesauce Modified from Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving; Yield: 1 quart, with enough warm applesauce leftover for snacking on. 3 pounds apples, [...]
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Mushroom Miso Soup for Immunity

By Alexa | Published: September 26, 2010
While you wouldn’t know it from the warm, balmy weather in New York City over the past few days, but Autumn has arrived. And with it comes the wind, drier air, cooler weather, and…….cold season! In my other life as an acupuncturist, I’m often advising patients on how best to adapt to the changing seasons. [...]
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L’Shana Tova Vanilla Peaches

By Alexa | Published: September 17, 2010
L’shana Tova to all of you! A sweet and healthy new year! For this month’s Tigress Can Jam ingredient, The Peach, I opted for something simple, yet delicious. A few things led me to go this route: With the holidays over the past week, I’ve been busy and spent a few evenings away from my [...]
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3 Salads for a Beach Picnic

By Alexa | Published: August 23, 2010
A few months ago we had a revelation: There was a beach…IN QUEENS! Jacob Riis Park is due south of us, and (without traffic) only 30 minutes away. Needless to say with the heatwaves this summer we’ve been spending many-a-weekend there. We always pack our own food, since the concessions there aren’t that hot. This [...]
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