Savory Cheddar Scallion Waffles

Cheddar Scallion Waffles (A Seat at the Table)

It’s always great to find another use for a waffle iron, and these savory waffles are fantastic!  I made these for brunch this past weekend, and while my friends were dubious about savory waffles, they were convinced by these.  They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, with salty cheese and bright scallions throughout.Read more

Confetti Quinoa Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

Confetti Quinoa Salad with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette (A Seat at the Table)

Well I found out that May is not the last Carroll Cafe!  There will be one more for the season on June 13th!  So you’re in luck if you still haven’t made it out to one! This salad is the savory option I served for May’s Carroll Cafe.  I loved this salad.  As I wasRead more

Lemony Orzo, Feta, and Chickpea Salad

Lemony Orzo, Feta, and Chickpea Salad (A Seat at the Table)

This is another great salad from the Women’s Retreat.  I think this one was my favorite, because you can’t go wrong with lemon, feta and dill.  The lemon really brightens up this dish and keeps the orzo from feeling slimy, which can happen with cold pasta salads.  This also has great texture from the crunchyRead more

Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad

Wheat Berry Waldorf Salad (A Seat at the Table)

This was the third salad for the Women’s Retreat.   I really liked the unique spin on this Waldorf salad.  Adding wheat berries is a fun chewy twist that adds so much texture to the crunchy apples and celery.  I also love that this uses a Vidalia onion dressing instead of the traditional mayonnaise-based dressing.Read more

Curried Ginger Red Lentil and Quinoa Soup

Curried Ginger Red Lentil Quinoa Soup (A Seat at the Table)

This is one flavorful vegan soup!  Even though I know better, it’s still sometimes hard to think of vegetarian/vegan soups as something complex and flavorful.  Meat adds a lot of flavorful layers to a soup, even if there’s a lot of vegetables mixed in.  However, this soup is definitely not lacking in complex flavors!  Read more