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A plate of smothered mushrooms with spinach, accompanied by white rice and buttered bread, garnished with chopped green onions and hot sauce. A skillet of the dish rests at the edge of the picture, and bottles of Creole seasoning and hot sauce sit near the plate

Smothered mushrooms and spinach

February 19, 2016by Mike Bierschenk Leave a comment

Plump meaty mushrooms swim in a velvety gravy studded with chunks of aromatic vegetables, with a smoky backbone underlying it all.

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Main Dishes, Stuff on Rice, Veg*n or veg*n-possible
Chickpea stew with Ethiopian flavors, sitting on a porch rail. The snow-covered ground is visible behind it.

Chickpea stew with Ethiopian flavors

January 14, 2016by Mike Bierschenk 2 Comments

This chickpea stew is new in my house, but I see it coming back frequently: it’s warm and comforting, thick with spinach and tomatoes in a fragrant broth. It’s a very satisfying vegetarian meal, and it couldn’t be easier to put together.

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Main Dishes, Soups, Stuff on Rice, Veg*n or veg*n-possible

Coconut creamed spinach

December 31, 2015by Mike Bierschenk 6 Comments

Absolutely the best spinach I’ve had to date. A half-hour simmer transforms a pile of disconnected vegetables into a rich stew with flavor far beyond its components.

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Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Stuff on Rice, Veg*n or veg*n-possible
Spicy bulgur and spinach

Spicy bulgur and spinach

March 2, 2015by Mike Bierschenk Leave a comment

Winter finally got to me. I usually maintain a fairly even keel about the season, and actually rather like the snow when it’s being picturesque (and when I can watch […]

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Grains, Veg*n or veg*n-possible
Quick break to eat amid prep work for another recipe

Smoky Lentil Soup with Spinach & Kalamata Olives

November 12, 2014by Mike Bierschenk 3 Comments

When I show up at a potluck, you can almost guarantee that I’m bringing something vegetarian, if not vegan. This is a little strange, since I have a deep and abiding […]

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Soups, Veg*n or veg*n-possible

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