The goals for this site

This site has existed in about 5 different formats that never went anywhere. Maybe since it isn't actually hosted on my site, I won't feel the pressure I normally feel about it and it will just slowly grow on its own over time. Or I will abandon it per usual.

I would like this site to have bunch of *very* simple, good vegetarian recipies. The key is the simple part - there are great veggie recipe sites like the post-punk kitchen which require just a few too many steps for me on an average day. I love complex cooking with lots of steps, but with two little kids and very little child care, I don't have the time for complex cooking anymore. For me, this is an archive of very simple, quick meals that are better than just heating up some fake meat for a sandwich.

Many of the meals will probably seem obvious in retrospect, but I need to write them down to remember that I can make them. I have a bad habit of forgetting the simple things and then being too overwhelmed by the idea of cooking and eating poorly.

I suspect there won't be a ton of side dish recipies, so most things should be supplemented with some fruits or vegetables. The simplest way to get fruits and veggies in your diet is to eat them raw - eat a peice of fruit with every meal. I also like to buy some veggies (peppers, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, cherry tomatoes) and cut them up as soon as I get home and keep them in a bowl in the fridge. It is like always having a veggie tray available. When I don't have time to make other veggies for dinner, I just take out the cut-up veggies.

This site is for my friend, B, who would always be amazed at things like being able to make hamburger helper with fake meat. I hope he could make all the things I will post here.

Tortilla Soup

Makes 4 servings.

1 box of no-chicken broth (or 4 cups of your favorite veggie broth)
1 cup of canned black beans
1 cup of frozen corn (or fresh, cut off the cob)

tortilla chips - I like the little round ones
shredded cheese (cheddar, jack, a mix, or one of those mexican blends)
salsa
chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Heat the broth, beans, and corn. If using fresh corn, boil for 5 minutes. If using frozen corn, just heat to a boil.

In 4 bowls, place a handful of tortilla chips, some shredded cheese (maybe a half cup), a big spoonful of salsa, and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

Add the soup. Stir. Eat.