one haiku, one pic/one recipe, no meat, no/fish, no photoshop
a bare spot where the
gate swings open: the first shoots
from the autumn bulbs
source, 2 servings
olive oil, 3 T garlic, 1 c full-fat cashew milk, 1 can chick peas and their liquid, 1 can small white beans, rinsed and drained; thyme, sage, nutmeg, salt, pepper, toppings: balsamic reduction, lemon juice, red pepper flakes
cook garlic and spices in oil, add rest, simmer 20 minutes or until thickened
a night of camping:
coats smell like wood fire smoke
the rest of the week
peppers, onions, garlic, mushrooms, potatoes, salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, olive oil, canned black beans, drained and rinsed; canned corn, drained; canned diced tomatoes, maple syrup, lime juice, cilantro, tortillas, vegan cheese
broil veggies, spices, oil, until blackening; simmer beans, corn, tomatoes, syrup, lime, cilantro, spices, oil; make quesadillas with veggies inside or out, beans on top; serve with hot sauce
open can — don’t drain
open freezer — don’t defrost
in cooker — don’t stir
4 servings, 360 calories
1 T olive oil, 1 T maple syrup, 1/4 c frozen diced onions, 1/4 c frozen pumpkin puree, 3 T sweet pickled jalapenos, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, 1 can goya black beans, 1 c wild rice, 1 c water
place in rice cooker in above order, cook
a can of pumpkin
can have winter squash, hubbard,
golden delicious
1 box oven-ready lasagne, 1 can pumpkin, 2 caramelized onions, 4 c greens, 1 c goat cheese, 1 c ricotta, 1 c mozzarella, herbs, 1 c sundried tomatoes
layer in an oiled 9×13 dish, 375 F, 45 minutes or until noodles are tender
outside it’s winter;
inside the washing machine
a hint of damp spring
4 servings
2 T olive oil, 1 t black pepper, 2 c diced onion, 2 T minced garlic, 1-2 T vegetable bouillon paste, 1.5 c arborio rice, 1/2 c white wine, 1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained; 8 brussels sprouts, halved; 2 c chopped broccoli, 1/2 c parm, fresh parsley
heat oil, pepper, onion, garlic, bouillon, cook until browning; add rice, cook 1 minute; add wine, artichokes, cook 2 minutes; add brussels sprouts, 4 c hot water; 375 F, 20 minutes; stir in broccoli, parm, bake until almost done; broil, top with parsley
when the kitchen smells
like garlic and tomato,
quickly add the beans
source, 3 servings
3 T minced garlic, 1/4 c olive oil, 1 tiny can tomato paste, 2 cans beans, rinsed and drained; 2 c mozzarella
heat oil until shimmering in a cast-iron pan, add garlic, cook until brown, add tomato paste, cook 1 minute, add beans, cook 30 seconds, add 1/2 c hot water, salt, pepper, stir to combine, remove from heat, cover with cheese, 475 F, 10 minutes, finish under the broiler, serve with hot sauce
toast the oatmeal with
the veggies and spices and
then add the water
diced onion, diced squash, rosemary, oregano, olive oil, miso, red pepper flakes, oatmeal
heat veggies, spices, miso, oil; when browning, add oatmeal; add water, cook; top with pickled veggies
baked in the oven
to free the stove for endless
cups of hot cocoa
previous version, 4 servings
2 sweet potatoes, 2 peppers, 1 onion, 2 T minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, black pepper, 1 can diced tomatoes, chipotle tabasco, cilantro, 1 can small white beans, rinsed and drained
slice veggies, roast at 450 F with oil, spices, tabasco; combine with tomatoes, beans, cilantro in a well-oiled ovenproof dish, 450 F, until tender, serve with bread, cheese, jalepenos, tabasco
the amaryllis
only opens the blossom
facing towards the east
4 servings
olive oil, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 c broth, 1 can artichokes hearts, drained; 1 T lemon juice, 1 T Italian herbs, 2 c Israeli couscous, parm
coat a cast-iron pan with oil, cover with tomatoes, broth, artichokes, lemon, couscous, herbs, parm, 450 F until pasta is done, finish under the broiler, stand 20 minutes, serve with red pepper flakes
after vegetables
mixed with butter and salt– just
rainbow vegetables
6 servings
olive oil, vegetable bouillon paste, 1 can diced tomatoes; unpeeled delicata squash, unpeeled potatoes, onion, sliced thin; 1 can artichoke heart quarters, drained; black pepper, Italian seasoning, dried minced garlic
generously coat the bottom of a cast-iron pan with oil, then a layer of bouillon, pour in tomatoes and their juice, layer veggies, then artichokes, sprinkle with pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning; bake 425 F until vegetables are tender and top is browning, tent with foil if needed, serve with parm and red pepper flakes
