Patate e Pomodori al Forno

So Mandy – a friend of mine and Jo’s – recently directed me to her blog, Sweet and Savory. While not a vegan blog, some of the recipes looked to good not to attempt veganization. And, in true Primate fashion, I’m instantly drawn to the first potato dish I see. This recipe was pure genius, [...]

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Devil With A Blueberry Dress On Smoothie

I am deeply sorry for the unexpected hiatus from posting this week! Unfortunately life can get in the way of more enjoyable activities like posting yummy recipes for all of you who take time to visit the Primate.. I’m working on some stuff that will totally blow off your bamboo bobby socks, so hopefully all [...]

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Refried Beans

Mmm… Mexican food. Ingredients: 1 pound pinto beans 1 TBS canola oil 1 tsp cumin, coriander 1-2 TBS minced garlic 2 tsp salt Instructions: 1.  Soak beans in a large bowl of water for at least 6 hours.  Overnight, or while you’re at work are perfect times. 2.  Rinse beans thoroughly.  Cook in fresh water [...]

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Oven Baked Potato Chips

Who doesn’t like potato chips?  Nobody!  But I’m sure many of us don’t eat a lot of them since they’re so oily.  Luckily, you can make chips at home and control the oil and salt levels.  Since they’re baked, not fried, I just toss them with a little bit of olive oil.  Of course, it’s [...]

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Teatime: Ceylon Lemon Sun Tea

Another super simple recipe – maybe I should dub this ‘Super Simple Recipe Week’. Here’s a variation on the Orange Pekoe Sun Tea – inspired by a comment Jo left on said post (so leave comments, your happenstance idea might inspire a new creation). She mentioned the addition of lemons, so that inspired me to [...]

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Piña Colada Frozen Yogurt

“If you like Piña Coladas ….and getting caught in the rain…” then you will undoubtedly love this dessert! There are two things you just can’t beat: Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes and vegan frozen yogurt that is reminiscent of that beautiful summertime umbrella drink, the Piña Colada! Who doesn’t like the combination [...]

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Zeigler’s Spicy Peanut Penne

I’m not normally a huge fan of peanut sauces, though I’ll eat them. The problem I find with most peanut sauce recipes is that they are overwhelmingly peanut buttery. If I want to eat peanut butter, I’ll slather it on a bar of Endangered Species or Dagoba chocolate – not on pasta But if you [...]

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Iced Rooibus Chai

Jo graced us with her exquisitely delicious recipe for hot chai tea, using the coconut milk beverage from So Delicious – and boy, if there was never a more aptly named company! Anyway, as much as I love a hot chai in the morning or afternoon, sometimes you want a cool refreshing tea in the [...]

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Tea Time: Rooibus

It’s latin name, Aspalanthus linearis. It’s common name, Rooibus (pronounced “ROY-boss”). It’s flavor, absolutely delicious! If you like black teas, you will love rooibus for those times when you don’t want something as bold. Rooibus, the red tea, is made from the leaves of the rooibostee (a shrub), which is native to the mountains near [...]

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Broccoli Pasta

Another quick and easy pasta for a weeknight, just like the Kale & Basil Linguini or the Whole Wheat Pasta a few posts back. Using green tomatoes with broccoli and pasta gives it a nice tangy pop, as opposed to using standard red tomatoes. Though, if you get some delicious heirlooms at the Farmers Market, [...]

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