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Tag Archives: vegetarian recipes
“Green Couscous” – It’s the Green Ingredients – From Yotam Ottolenghi
I like to fish, and I love preparing sautéed fish. And it just so happens the “green couscous” below would be a good pairing for fish, according to famed London chef Yotam Ottolenghi. He calls it “green” because of the … Continue reading
Adding a Little Taste of the Exotic to Weekday Roasted Potatoes
Two things we love: olive oil-roasted potatoes, and Middle Eastern spices. Combine the two and you get the dish featured here: roasted potatoes amped up with za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice mix, and Aleppo pepper. (Click here to see the … Continue reading
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Roasted Parsnips & Sweet Potatoes w/ Caper Vinaigrette
Yotam Ottolenghi is known for creating vibrant vegetarian dishes. The London chef is even credited with reinventing the salad. Ottolenghi operates four café-delis and a restaurant, and he’s written two best-selling cookbooks. He also pens a vegetarian column for Britain’s … Continue reading
Turkish Vegetarian Comfort Food that’s Perfect for a Fall Evening
The Turkish dish featured here – turluturlu – strikes us as vegetarian comfort food that would take the edge off a chilly fall night. It’s infused with spices. And it combines lots of veggies – winter squash, zucchini, sweet red … Continue reading
Olive Oil-Fried Eggplant that was Worth Our Getting Lost in Southern Italy
Eggplant is at its seasonal peak – which rekindles good memories of a trip we took a few years back to Puglia (POOL-ya), in southern Italy. There, fruits and veggies grow prolifically in backyard gardens. Fresh produce is so important … Continue reading
Veggie Side Dishes For Your Labor Day Meal
We’ll be cooking burgers on the grill for our Labor Day picnic. No doubt many of you already know what main dish you’ll be preparing: burgers, hot dogs/brats, a veggie main, chicken, ribs, etc. So we’ve compiled a variety of … Continue reading
A Tomato Salad that Yields “Pure Heaven” when Served w/ Good Bread
Two food magazines we receive feature tomatoes on this month’s cover. For good reason. Tomatoes are all the rage this time of year among farmers’ market enthusiasts and backyard gardeners. There are countless ways to use good tomatoes – like … Continue reading
“You’ll Never Taste Better Grilled Vegetables,” Nor See “a Prettier Platter”
Years ago we visited the gorgeous seaside town of Santa Margherita, on the Italian Riviera. Loved it! But we now wish we’d had the opportunity to dine on the amazing grilled vegetable platter that grilling aficionado Steven Raichlen enjoyed during … Continue reading
Top 10 List: Best Veggies for the Grill
We fired up our grill on Sunday, brushed some eggplant and asparagus with extra virgin olive oil, and tossed them on the grill. We love the smoky taste of grilled veggies, especially with a finishing drizzle of good olive oil. … Continue reading
Cooking Over Live Fire: Skewered Tomaotes, Sweet Onions & Rosemary
One more reason to love grilling: It makes fresh summer vegetables and fruits taste even better. The heat from the live fire kicks the flavor up a notch by caramelizing the veggies and fruits. (Click here to see the recipe … Continue reading

