Chipotle Pinto Burgers with Queso & Crushed Fritos

Chipotle Pinto Burger with Queso and Crushed Fritos

I have a confession to make. I love veggie burgers and not in an ironic way or a “close enough” kind of way. No, I really do love them. Well, I love them as long as they stay true to their veggie patty roots. Start packing soy and seitan in there and you’re going to get a hard pass from me. I know people swear by that kind of thing. But I don’t want an imposture or a stand-in for the burger of the meat variety. I want an honest to god veggie burger, beans and all. And somewhere in all this rambling is, I’m sure, a compelling lesson about being yourself. But man, I don’t want to tease that out. These Chipotle Pinto Burgers are more frivolous and fun than all that. So, deep and compelling they may not be, but proper veggie burgers? Oh, that they certainly are.

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Peach Bruschetta with Parmesan Shells

Summer may be winding down but the summer produce isn’t letting up. Yep, I’m back with another peachy recipe and this one brought a friend, another summertime stunner – the tomato. Together they make this near-perfect, patio-friendly nosh I’m calling Peach Bruschetta with Parmesan Shells. I’ll tell you why that title is flawed a little later. But for now, let’s just focus on this fresh garlic-riddled pasta sauce and those buttery al dente shells. When dinner looks this good, who cares what it’s called.

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Buffalo Tofu Bowls with Lemon Orzo & Blue Cheese Dressing

I like to think of today’s recipe as a random gift. This is one of those recipes that just sort of wandered into my head one day. I generally map out the content for the blog well in advance. But the moment my subconscious coughed up these Buffalo Tofu Bowls, they sailed straight to the top of my todo list. Why? Because any project that involves the use of condiments to excess is something I want to be a part of. Of course, the condiment in question is Frank’s RedHot and no, I’m not affiliated with the brand. But having said that, I would be willing to accept a crate of the stuff if they felt it was in their best interest to send it. Just saying.

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Fava Bean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Herbs

There is nothing on this planet that I love more than a pasta salad with an obnoxious amount of garlic. But as good as pasta is, and it is good, sometimes it’s just not the right choice for the job. When you’re looking for something semi-refreshing, for instance, pasta is not your man. Yes, pasta is my love language and yes, it is soul satisfying but it isn’t exactly light even in its chilled format. Enter quinoa, the perfect pasta stand-in for any and all would-be pasta salads. Take today’s Fava Bean Quinoa Salad for instance. You could replace the quinoa with pasta but doesn’t it feel that much more BBQ-side-appropriate with quinoa? Am I crazy? Wait! Don’t answer that.

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