Heidi Swanson

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Potato Gratin with Tomatoes and Spices

1 week ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

We have family visiting from out of town this week, and this twist on a favorite Suzanne Goin Potato Gratin is top of the menu. It's a bit of a project, but worth it if you have the time and are in the mood for a slicey-dicey sort of afternoon in the kitchen. Potato Gratin with Tomatoes and Spices: The InspirationOne of the things I like about Suzanne's gratin is the way she strikes bright, flavorful, deep and rustic notes in a preparation that isn't overly decadent.
Summer Cookbooks

2 weeks ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

Welcome! I'm Heidi – This site celebrates cooking, and aspires to help you integrate the power of lots of vegetables and whole foods into your everyday meals. The recipes you 'll find here are vegetarian, often vegan, written with the home cook in mind. This site has been my online “home base” for nearly twenty years. It was initially built on the premise that when you own over 100 cookbooks (raises hand!), it is time to stop buying, and start cooking.
Pasta Shapes that are Fun to Make at Home

2 weeks ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

Fresh pasta is a lot less time-intensive than you might think, and fantastically worth the effort. You knead the dough by hand, and typically shape the pasta dough into noodles in one of two ways - by hand, or with a pasta machine. Although, with some shapes you do both!Either way, homemade pasta is an expression of love and always special. Here’s a list of favorite pasta shapes to make at home. PiciPici is one of the most charming pasta shapes.
Spicy Cauliflower with Sesame

3 weeks ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

This spicy cauliflower is something special. Imagine a skillet of caramelized onions cooked down with fragrant cumin, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and chiles. Add cauliflower and cook until tender. Vibrant, spicy, sweet earthiness cooked in a single skillet, served on one plate. Spicy Cauliflower with Sesame: The InspirationThe inspiration for the recipe comes from Reza Mahammad's lovely cookbook, Rice, Spice and all Things Nice.
Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Seed Butter

1 month ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

This one is for my sister - a lifelong sunflower seed enthusiast. I flipped to page 205 of Marisa McClellan's book, Food in Jars, and there it was - a recipe for homemade Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Seed Butter. Here's the thing, if you have sunflower seeds, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla bean paste (or pods), you can make it right now. It takes next to no time. As I'm sure you can imagine, it's perfect on good toast.
Gelato

1 month ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

Use full-fat milk here and keep a close eye on the custard mixture as it thickens to avoid scorching the bottom of the pan. You can use either a vanilla bean, or vanilla bean paste here. If you want to use a vanilla bean, split a 4-inch segment lengthwise, scrape the paste from it and place the bean and seed paste in the milk. You’ll strain before churning.
Tempeh Curry

1 month ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

I'm writing this as I'm eating dinner. It’s not something I normally do, but I think this is one of those recipes that a lot of you are going to like, and I'm feeling the need to share it with you now rather than later. It came together as I was riffing off one of Lora Zarubin's recipes from I Am Almost Always Hungry - her Potatoes with Tomato Curry.
Blueberry Beet Pancakes (Vegan)

1 month ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

Pink pancakes for the win! This recipe is a riff on a much-loved vegan oatmeal pancake I cook regularly. These charmers are accented with blueberries and boosted with beet juice. The beet juice is what makes the pancakes the beautiful pink color you see. These pancakes are hearty, substantial, delicious, and kid-friendly - especially when you dust them with cinnamon-sugar straight out of the pan, churro style.
A Good Blended Vegetable Soup

1 month ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

If you don’t have enough onions, toss in some shallots, scallions, and/or leeks instead. This recipe calls for 5 1/2 cups of vegetable broth, but you can use water with 1 tablespoon bouillon powder (or a couple bouillon cubes) instead. Or, use a carton of a broth you like plus additional water to get you to the correct amount. Just be sure to season well at the end. If your soup tastes so-so to you, keep working on the seasoning and balance.
Palak Daal

2 months ago | 101cookbooks.com | Heidi Swanson

This palak daal recipe came to me by way of a favorite neighborhood spot in San Francisco. Wayne and I regularly frequent a place called Kasa. It takes just about ten minutes to get there on foot. It's casual, fast, and I know exactly what I like - kati roll, paneer, unda-style with side of daal. The other day I was chatting with Anamika, one of the owners, and she mentioned that she was teaching a cooking class as part of a fund-raiser.