What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

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  • Soft avocado taco

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Suppers; Cooking for 1 or 2; Mexican; American; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: corn tortillas; avocados; salsa; cherry tomatoes; cotija cheese; cilantro
    • Accompaniments: Tomatillo salsa; Salsa fresca
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  • A diety cottage cheese plate with watercress and cucumbers

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Salads; Lunch; Cooking for 1 or 2; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: cucumbers; watercress; cottage cheese; tomatoes
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  • Tomato salad with black pepper and hard cheese

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Salads; Suppers; Side dish; Cooking for 1 or 2; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: heirloom tomatoes; scallions; mixed herbs; hard cheese; country bread; black peppercorns
    • Accompaniments: Roast chicken; Skillet cheese
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  • Bachelor tofu sandwich with fixings

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Lunch; Cooking for 1 or 2; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: firm tofu; Worcestershire sauce; bread; mustard; horseradish; mayonnaise; tomatoes; sauerkraut
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  • Steamed kale with sesame oil and rice wine vinegar

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Lunch; Cooking for 1 or 2; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: kale; dark sesame oil; rice wine vinegar; dried red pepper flakes; sesame seeds
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  • Frito pie New Mexican style

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Cooking for a crowd; Mexican; American
    • Ingredients: ground beef; pinto beans; Fritos; cheddar cheese; romaine lettuce; tomatoes; cilantro; onions; dried New Mexico chiles
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  • Polenta

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Cooking for 1 or 2; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: polenta
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  • Polenta smothered with braised greens

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: polenta; onions; chard; Asiago cheese
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  • Polenta with corn, scallions, and sautéed shrimp

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Italian
    • Ingredients: polenta; scallions; frozen corn; shrimp; cilantro
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  • Green panini with roasted peppers and Gruyère cheese

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Lunch; Suppers; Cooking for 1 or 2; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: mustard greens; dried red pepper flakes; hot pepper sauce; ciabatta bread; Gruyère cheese; roasted red peppers
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  • English muffin with (spiceless) ragu and sharp cheddar

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Lunch; Suppers; Cooking for 1 or 2; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: English muffins; cheddar cheese; canned tomatoes; mixed herbs; onions
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  • Roasted potato wedges with red chile

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

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  • Grilled cheese and green chile sandwich

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Lunch; Cooking for 1 or 2; Mexican; American; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: long green chiles; bread; Monterey Jack cheese; cilantro
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  • Potato and green chile stew

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Mexican; American; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: long green chiles; cilantro; onions; ground coriander; ground cumin; potatoes; sour cream
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  • Tomatillo salsa

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Mexican; American; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: tomatillos; jalapeño chiles; scallions; cilantro
    • Accompaniments: Soft avocado taco
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  • Chilaquiles verdes

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Mexican; American; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: tomatillos; jalapeño chiles; scallions; cilantro; tortilla chips; Monterey Jack cheese; cotija cheese; sour cream; onions
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  • Dan's spicy tapenade

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Mediterranean
    • Ingredients: black olives; capers; anchovies; lemons; dried red pepper flakes; parsley
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  • Open-faced melted cheese sandwich with tapenade

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Lunch; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: black olives; capers; anchovies; lemons; dried red pepper flakes; parsley; levain bread; Muenster cheese (US); tomatoes; cilantro; jalapeño chiles; cucumbers
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  • Salsa fresca

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Cooking for 1 or 2; Mexican; American
    • Ingredients: tomatoes; jalapeño chiles; cilantro; limes
    • Accompaniments: Soft avocado taco
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  • Frijoles, or pretty plain pinto beans for Frito pies, burritos, and more

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; American; Mexican; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: pinto beans; onions; dried oregano; smoked paprika; cotija cheese
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  • Breakfast burrito for day or night

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Breakfast / brunch; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; American; Mexican; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: whole wheat tortillas; Monterey Jack cheese; salsa
    • Accompaniments: Roasted potato wedges with red chile
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  • Roasted asparagus with chopped egg, torn bread, and mustard vinaigrette

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Egg dishes; Side dish; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; French; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: asparagus; sourdough bread; eggs; coarse grain mustard
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  • Asparagus to eat all week

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Salads; Appetizers / starters; Side dish; Cooking for 1 or 2; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: asparagus; coarse grain mustard
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  • Sardines on toast

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Sandwiches & burgers; Lunch; Cooking for 1 or 2
    • Ingredients: rye bread; mayonnaise; mustard; canned sardines; onions
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  • Pickled onion rings

    from What We Eat When We Eat Alone: Stories and 100 Recipes What We Eat When We Eat Alone by Deborah Madison and Patrick McFarlin

    • Categories: Chutneys, pickles & relishes; Cooking for 1 or 2; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: red onions; apple cider vinegar
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  • Fine Cooking

    In this lighthearted exposé, cookbook author Deborah Madison and her artist husband reveal the truth about what we eat when no one’s watching. Impossible to put down, this book is pure, unabashed fun.

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  • ISBN 10 1423604962
  • ISBN 13 9781423604969
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  • Published Jun 01 2009
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 256
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc
  • Imprint Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Publishers Text

Renowned vegetarian cookbook author Deborah Madison set out to learn what people chew on when there isn't anyone else around. The responses are surprising--and we aren't just talking take-out or leftovers. This is food-gone--wild in its most elemental form.

In a conversational tone, What We Eat When We Eat Alone explores the joys and sorrows of eating solo and gives a glimpse into the lives of everyday people and their relationships with food.

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