Cooking is clearly an activity in which I take great pleasure—I consider it an opportunity to escape from the stresses of the day. Still, as I wait for my oatmeal to thicken or my tofu to roast, my mind inevitably wanders toward my to-do list and all the tasks I will have to complete once [...]

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It’s no secret that the Broccoli Hut is home to quite a host of kitchen gadgets. The trouble is, I have all the gadgets but none of the essentials. Over the past few months, I’ve realized the true necessity of having more than one baking sheet (remember my cookie fail?) and proper casserole dishes (recall [...]

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Homemade White Bean & Mushroom Pasta Sauce (Serves 1-2) Ingredients 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup onion, diced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 3/4 cup canned, no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juices 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried basil salt, to taste 3/4 cup canned, no-salt-added white beans 2 T fresh basil, chopped (optional) Method [...]

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