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What to Eat in October

Susan Pridmore — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:11:58 +0000

Fall weather brings cooler nights but many days are still warm. And farmers markets all over are loaded with freshly harvested apples, pears, winter hard squash, and more. It's a month of abundance. 🍁 It's Officially Fall! Up here in the mountains, October arrives with a crispness you can feel. I need a warm jacket...

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Spiced, Creamy Pumpkin Soup (with Canned Pumpkin)

Susan Pridmore — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:41:08 +0000

Make this easy spiced pumpkin soup with canned pumpkin for a quick 30-minute healthy light dinner on a busy weeknight. Two things make this soup a standout from run-of-the-mill pumpkin soups you've made in the past. Frothy cream (or half-and-half) is stirred into individual servings, giving the soup a cappuccino-like look and an aromatic Moroccan...

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Hearty Cauliflower Soup with White Beans and Pesto

Susan Pridmore — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:10:42 +0000

This soup stands out from standard white bean or cauliflower soups. Its wine-deglazed base with leeks builds a light, complex, and savory flavor foundation and sautéed jalapeño pepper gives it a warm, gentle kick. For an umami boost, the soup simmers with a chunk of Parmesan rind and it's finished with a bright basil pesto....

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What to Eat in August

Susan Pridmore — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:14:19 +0000

August is a celebration of fruits and veggies of all kinds from stone fruits to tomatoes. Here is a sampling of what's at peak season this month, how to select the best of the bunch at the market, the best ways to store them, and links to some recipes. August in the Sierra Nevada mountains...

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Back to School Dinner Casseroles

Susan Pridmore — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:49:23 +0000

When the kids head back to school, week-night dinners call everyone back to the table, and the whole family shifts to a different schedule. Now is when you need some vegetarian casseroles that the whole family will love. Does that first week of school catch you off guard? One day you're still eating peaches over...

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Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad With Asparagus and Parmesan

Susan Pridmore — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:36:05 +0000

This easy Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad with Asparagus is a flavorful vegetarian main or side dish that you can serve all spring and summer. It's an easy dish to make, without a lot of time-consuming meal prep, especially with the tips I share for simplifying the ingredients. And it's versatile to take advantage of whatever...

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Weekly Meal Plan - July Week 3

Susan Pridmore — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:12:55 +0000

Simple and easy is the theme for this week's vegetarian meal plan including salads that are filling enough to be a main dish, corn fritters, and an easy berries and cream dessert that replaces half of the cream with yogurt. We're in high summer here in the mountains, which means it's summer everywhere. And I'm...

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Vegetarian 4th of July Recipes

Susan Pridmore — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:16:41 +0000

Welcome to my collection of more than 20 dishes to get you ready for your vegetarian 4th of July celebration this year. And best of all, many are vegan! With these recipes in your back pocket, you'll be ready for BBQs all summer long. This collection includes appetizers, main dishes, salads, sides, desserts, and cocktails...

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What to Eat in June

Susan Pridmore — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:53:09 +0000

June kicks off summer with a bounty of fresh berries, early stone fruits, and the beginnings of warm-weather veggies. Here is a sampling of what's at peak season this month along with links to some recipes and a couple of handy printable charts. There's a reason why that strawberry you grabbed at the farmers market...

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A Mother's Day Vegetarian Brunch

Susan Pridmore — Thu, 07 May 2026 05:13:26 +0000

Mother's Day vegetarian brunch dishes, ranging from eggs and a popular asparagus side dish, to pancakes, smoothies, and scones. Want to make this recipe perfectly the first time? I want to help with that. So, check out this Table of Contents to see which sections of this post will help you the most. Brunch is...

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How to Make a Basic Quiche (With Any Filling)

Susan Pridmore — Tue, 05 May 2026 04:30:32 +0000

This basic quiche recipe is easily adjusted for fillings you prefer and will be a hit at your next brunch or lazy weekend breakfast. It's best with a homemade pie crust, but feel free to use a frozen pie crust if you must. This post includes tips for making parts of the recipe ahead so...

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Vegetarian Meal Plan: April Week 5

Susan Pridmore — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:13:32 +0000

Here's a vegetarian meal plan for the upcoming week packed with ideas for spring weather plus my favorite chubby chocolate chip cookies and my Huevos Rancheros recipe that won first place in a nationwide contest. MEAL PLAN MONDAY: One-Pot Vegetarian Mushroom Stroganoff TUESDAY: Chickpea Flour Pancakes with Spinach and Scallions WEDNESDAY: Vegan Carrot Coconut and...

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