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dairy-free, fish, gluten-free, mains, pasta, quick & easy, Spring, wholesome

Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

Mar 22, 2014 | By Melissa

This year I got to host my mom’s birthday celebration again. Of course, the most important part of any real birthday celebration is the cake. But the meal is also a big deal, especially for someone who can’t eat dairy or wheat but still wants to share something special. My mom pretty much gives me […]

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dairy-free, mains, pasta, vegan, vegetarian, wholesome, Winter

Citrus Ginger Kale and Tofu Salad

Jan 13, 2014 | By Melissa

This is the best salad I’ve had in months. It is, in fact, the first way I have ever genuinely liked tofu. Ever. I mean I eat tofu from time to time, but mostly I am tolerating it for the sake of protein. I don’t really know why I liked this so much…I think it […]

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CSA & farmer's market, Fall, mains, pasta, vegetarian

CSA Week 20: Butternut Mac and Cheese

Oct 25, 2013 | By Melissa

Okay, this post is totally late in coming. But I was a little bit preoccupied. (And yes, it did take me almost a week to recover from throwing the best baby birthday party ever.) Anyway, from the last week of CSA produce ever (er…at least for this year), I am sharing with you the most […]

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dairy-free, mains, pasta, quick & easy, vegan, vegetarian, wholesome

Sesame Soba Noodles

May 01, 2013 | By Melissa

In our house, this noodle dish represents the best of all worlds. I like it because it is full of whole grains and vegetables. Dave likes it because it’s tossed in an Asian style sauce. I can’t believe I haven’t posted about this sooner! This meal is a snap to put together. In about the […]

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mains, pasta, vegetarian

Mushroom Ravioli in Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Feb 14, 2013 | By Melissa

I think homemade ravioli might be my favorite food. That’s a pretty hefty statement, you know, because I love food, and I love so many different foods. But homemade ravioli is indulgent without being overwhelming. It requires a bit of dedication and love to make it, and I appreciate the craftsmanship. I love the thin-rolled […]

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mains, pasta, vegetarian, wholesome

Spaghetti with Spicy Cauliflower Sauce

Jan 06, 2013 | By Melissa

Okay, so last time I told you about making my own pasta. Super yum! But this time, we should talk about delicious pasta sauce. Pasta sauce with sautéed cauliflower in it. And onions. And crushed red pepper. I’m hungry again just writing about it. This sauce is easy to make and uses a vegetable that […]

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dairy-free, mains, pasta, vegetarian, wholesome

Whole Wheat Spaghetti

Jan 04, 2013 | By Melissa

Guess what!? I got a pasta press for Christmas. (Excuse me, my engineer of a husband says it’s called an “extruder.” Let’s be specific here.) Let’s backtrack. A few years ago, I discovered food writing. One of the first books I read was Heat, after which I developed a snobby obsession with fresh pasta. If […]

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Fall, mains, pasta, vegetarian

Pumpkin Gnocchi with Tomato-Sage Sauce

Nov 29, 2012 | By Melissa

It’s no secret that I love pumpkin things. Sweet or savory, pumpkin has got my attention! I know that Thanksgiving is over and I should be moving on to more wintery flavors, but I just can’t give up on pumpkin for the season yet. Take these awesome pumpkin gnocchi, for example. They are simple to […]

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dairy-free, fish, gluten-free, mains, pasta, SRC, stir-fry

Pad Thai

Aug 13, 2012 | By Melissa

So, my husband loves Asian food. That sounds like an over-generalization, but I can almost guarantee that if the cuisine originated from somewhere in the Far East, he would be perfectly happy eating it every day for every meal. Korean food, Chinese food, Thai food, Vietnamese food…you name it, he’s there. I find it challenging […]

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mains, pasta, quick & easy, Spring, vegetarian

Rotini with Asparagus and Goat Cheese

Mar 30, 2012 | By Melissa

Spring has blossomed! And brought with it the 1-year anniversary of Smells Like Brownies, wow! In honor of Spring and my very favorite seasonal vegetable, asparagus, I’m making a super simple pasta dish in which asparagus steals the show. This meal only takes as long to prepare as it does to boil your pasta. It’s […]

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