Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Carrots and Chestnuts could almost be dessert! They are sweet, delicious and look beautiful on a plate! I usually buy fresh brussels sprouts and peel them back; but buying packaged ones saves a lot of time and handwork. To be honest, they’re equally delicious. Fresh organic carrots […]
This Eggplant Onion Quiche is completely dairy free; but it is as satisfying as its dairy counterparts. In this case, beaten eggs and tomato purée form the dairy free custard that cradles the sautéed eggplant and onions in a pie crust. Serve this Eggplant Onion Quiche as a vegetarian side […]
As comforting as mashed potatoes, this Pigeon peas and rice recipe is not only warming and delicious but the peas are supposed to bring good luck! Add some chicken or diced tofu to the skillet and you have a one pot meal! Prep time: 20 minutes
Green Beans Almondine is merely tossing steamed Green Beans with olive oil, butter or melted margarine and toasted almonds. It’s a classic French vegetable dish! Whenever I prepare this recipe, I’m taken back to my teens and having elegant dinners in fancy restaurants with my parents. It’s strange how a […]
Sometimes, it’s fun to change up traditional foods a little. Turkey Bacon Potato Latkes are a smoky savoury version of our traditional latkes. You’ve still got the potatoes and oil; but with a little something extra. I chose kosher turkey bacon because it’s less fatty and less rich than its […]
Pasta with Pesto and Roasted Peppers combines so many of our favorite foods. Roasted peppers , pesto and Parmesan are some of our favorites. I love all pasta. This recipe is best if you use a pasta with ridges because the ridges give the Pesto with Basil a place to […]
This very colorful Sesame Vegetable and Tofu vegetable salad is packed with flavor and protein. Add the dressing right before serving so the vegetables retain their color. This recipe will be a great addition to your buffet table. By the way, I added tofu to this salad to create a vegetarian […]
In this Potato-Apple Galette, the flavor and texture of thin crispy potatoes is contrasted with sweet softer apples. Adding sage adds an earthy flavor that ties it altogether and makes you want to come back for a second piece. This recipe is so easy and looks so elegant! You can […]
Call these Zucchini-Feta Latkes or Zucchini-Feta Pancakes. The most important step in making this recipe is squeezing the water out of the shredded zucchini. That step makes all the difference. The herb mix of parsley, mint and dill is a traditional mix in Turkish cuisine. You don’t have to be […]
I created this Smashed Potato and Root Vegetables recipe because my Mother insisted she was allergic to all vegetables except for red and white ones. I took it as a personal challenge to create recipes that she could eat. This one is all white. It passed muster. Smashed means mashed […]