This colorful combination of sauteed vegetable is as appealing to the eye as it is to the tongue. Fresh spinach is wilted into this medley of Italian spiced vegetables in this easy-to-prepare, delicious dish. Finished with some red pepper flake and finely grated Parmesan cheese, …
Roasted eggplant is delicious as the center of a vegetarian meal or used as an ingredient in dishes such as Baba Ghanoush. This oven method is very simple to do and produces amazing results.
Related to both the Western cabbage and the common turnip, bok choy or Chinese cabbage is a widely popular and versatile vegetable. There are as many names for this white vegetable with leafy greens as there are varieties. Baby Bok choy also known as Shanghai …
Squash and garlic roasted together, topped with toasted sage leaves and browned butter, bring the taste of fall into this creamy soup. Surprisingly hearty, this autumn favorite captures the flavors of the season to make a perfectly satisfying meal.
Warm toasted walnuts, Craisins, feta cheese, and red onion on a bed of crisp mixed greens give this salad a festive feeling of fall. Tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, this dish is satisfying for a light lunch or perfect as the starter for your holiday meal. …
Tender squash sautéed with red pepper and onion, spiced with a hint of thyme, and served on a bed of crisp baby arugula makes an incredibly tasty side dish for any meal. Whether cooked outside over the grill in a vegetable grill pan, or on …
With Labor day just a week away, suddenly it feels like fall is approaching. School has begun, cooler temperatures have finally arrived, swimming pools are closing, and the locusts have started singing. Before long the grills will be put away, and “oven season” will be upon us. …
Thinly sliced potatoes mixed with gruyere and feta cheese form the crust for this amazing “upside down” tart. The sweetness of caramelized red onion is balanced perfectly against the sharpness of the cheeses to create an explosion of goodness. A hint of thyme rounds out …
With August being National Sandwich month, I have been a bit obsessed with celebrating this marvelous invention, and have been enjoying experimenting with some variations of my own. Then the other day I overheard someone talking about a soft-shell crab po’ boy. As I wiped …
This interesting yogurt concoction from India is a salad, relish, sauce and side dish in one. It is wonderful as a dip for naan, or when made extra thick, can be served as an alternative to potato salad or coleslaw. Raitas are typically served with spicy …
A traditional Indian favorite, pakora is a delicious snack food made of vegetables coated in a pancake like batter and deep-fried to a golden color. Known as bhajji or bajji in the southern regions of India, this dish is also widely popular in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistani …
An interesting combination of flavors and textures make these mushroom filled cucumbers a tantalizing treat. Served as an appetizer or a salad, these visually stunning cups are certain to amaze anyone at your dinner table.
