New Recipes: September

Stopping by with a quick post this evening to get back on the blogging wagon after a rather long hiatus!  

August was every bit the whirlwind I anticipated--moving all my stuff out of Charlottesville, finding a place to live in the DC metro area, moving my things into my new apartment, visiting Keizo in Japan for a week, unpacking all my things and starting a new job--it's taken most of September for me to start feeling a bit settled again.  At least I have been cooking again, and even have two new recipes to share.

Recipe 1: Rice Noodle Salad from Cooking Light

This is the second or third time I have cooked with tempeh, and the next time I will have to branch out more and try it in something other than a stir fry.  I don't really understand the name of this recipe, nor do I understand how it could possibly be six servings, but otherwise it was pretty tasty and a bit different from my normal repertoire.  It also helped me feel like moving heavy pots full of dirt and herbs was not a completely crazy endeavor.


Recipe 2: Lentil-Chickpea Chili from Family Circle

Yesterday I broke out the crock pot for the first time this fall, and tried a new vegetarian chili recipe.  This does not taste like a traditional chili--in fact, it reminded me more of split pea soup--but it's warm and comforting just the same.  I think I will hold onto this recipe to make again, but will consider adding a bit more spice to it.

Keeping it short and sweet, but will plan on being back again soon!