http://www.blueplatebachelor.com Basic Dining for the Basic Bachelor Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:54:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is a quick and easy side salad. We served it last night with grilled chicken pitas and tahini-yogurt sauce*. Chopped Vegetable Salad 2 cups chopped cucumber 2 cups mixed bell peppers, chopped 1 cup chopped red onion 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley Meyer lemon ... http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2008/07/01/chopped-vegetable-salad/ In bootcamp on Monday our nutrition discussion on restaurant foods sparked talk of pasta with cream sauce. When I was younger, cream sauce was definitely on the 'no' list. But as I've learned more about cooking, I've found some easy ways to make them a little healthier and easier to ... http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2008/07/01/pasta-and-cream-sauce/ This recipe sort of spotaneously came together after a trip out to the U-Pick farm on Sauvie Island. Kathleen provided the roasted tomatoes and peppers (recipe included below). Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad with Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes Ingredients 3 cups cooked (6 oz. uncooked) whole grain or brown rice pasta 2 cups shredded roasted ... http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2008/06/24/chicken-caesar-pasta-salad-with-roasted-tomatoes-and-peppers/ It's that time again! The Recess Bootcamp (now re-branded as "Health Immersion") is back. I had such a great experience last year that I am doing it again -- and this time I brought friends. In that spirit, here are a few of the more interesting posts we did during the ... http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2008/06/24/bootcamp-is-back/ I approve of this website: http://beermapping.com/maps/citymaps.php?m=portlandor (A beer oriented approach to google maps, via Metafilter) http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2008/02/13/just-in-time-my-glass-is-empty/ Fried Brown Rice with Teriyaki Tofu and Vegetables 1 package of Trader Joe's Organic Baked Tofu (Teriyaki flavor) 1 package of Trader Joe's Fried Brown Rice with Mushrooms and Vegetables 2 cups pre-prepped stir-fry vegatables (including broccoli, carrots and cabbage) 2 teaspoons soy sauce Toss the vegetables with a little soy sauce. Slice the tofu. ... http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2008/02/12/fast-food/ Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs, with Garlic Toast We had this the other night with a Spicy Caesar Salad and a bottle of Maryhill's Winemaker's Red, and it was magnificent. Ingredients Sauce: Cooking spray 1 tbsp granulated onion or onion powder 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 (14-ounce) can ... http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2008/02/12/spaghetti-and-turkey-meatballs-with-garlic-toast/ Frozen Gnocchi - waiting for action (in a pot of boiling water and perhaps some pesto) I've made a couple of batches of potato gnocchi this weekend. The first batch, made for a dinner party (it was a big hit) and I realized that gnocchi is a.) Easy to make b.) ... http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2008/02/03/my-gnocchi-army-sleeps-waits/ Thanksgiving Dinner was a success this year. We had the opportunity to have dinner with just friends, with family scattered away from us doing other things. (I think we should institute a Thanksgiving-esque holiday where you get some time off work, have a big meal, but only invite friends over for ... http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2007/12/02/turkeybird-day-recap/ Food Pairing Charts. http://www.blueplatebachelor.com/2007/12/02/bah-science/