Tag Archive | vegetarian
Lettuce Sandwich Recipe: Wait! Don’t Go!
I wrote about My Grandmother’s Ravioli a few months back. It’s a show featuring Mo Rocca where he interviews sweet G-Ma’s for their prized recipes. This sandwich was inspired by an episode in New England about Lobster (of course) and oddly, lettuce sandwiches. Wait! Come back! They’re actually pretty tasty. The original recipe which can […]
Ma’s Creations: Quinoa Pulao Recipe
So Ma recently heard about quinoa from a friend. She pronounces the protein and iron rich food in the same way I did at first. “Qui-noa” rather than “KEEN-WAH”. I like the way she says it, so I haven’t corrected her just yet. My favorite recipe using the grain/seed up until then was this breakfast […]
Ways to Use Fresh Tomatoes #9,921: Mozzarella and Tomato Sandwiches.
The little bodega down the road mysteriously manages to sell Jersey tomatoes cheaper than the farmer’s market. I don’t ask her to divulge secrets – I just look the other way and have enjoyed inexpensive fruits all summer long. With this latest batch we made mozzarella-tomato sandwiches two ways, vegan/gluten free and regular. For the […]
Black-Eyed Pea Dip Recipe (Georgian Lobio Variation, Vegan, Gluten Free)
Normally, the delicious Georgian dip lobio is made with red beans as posted about here. This new version with black-eyed peas came about because we had a bunch of leftovers hydrated after making Hoppin’ John. These legumes, while delicious are milder than the traditional so I kicked up the seasoning a bit. The end result […]
Vegetarian Pad Thai Recipe
Arguably, there isn’t anything more satisfying than a bowl of noodles. Well perhaps more satisfying is a glass of riesling with said bowl of noodles. Pad Thai is one of those dishes, like biryani that we’d tried to make a few years back but failed spectacularly. They ended up mushy and the tamarind concentrate tasted […]
Pineapple Miso Cilantro Sauce Via Vegetarian Times
Post Superbowl (congrats Patriots), we happened to have leftover pineapple (from pizza) and cilantro (from nachos). After a bit of googling I came across this Vegetarian Times “sambal” which means sauce in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and other countries. We didn’t modify much from the original recipe except the amounts. I love how the miso thickens […]
Turnip Greens Recipe – Ain’t No Thing
Ain’t no thing but a turnip green. If you’re not familiar with turnip greens, they’re a great option to have in veggie rotation. Like most greens they’re chock full of good vitamins – in this case, vitamins A, C & K along with calcium. (Vitamin K by the way helps the body process protein and calcium). […]
World Cup Foods: Fesenjan(Iranian Walnut and Pomegranate Stew)
In today’s 12pm World Cup match, Iran faces up against the mighty Argentina. If Iran can pull off the victory, they advance beyond the group stages. Full disclosure: I was gifted an Argentina jersey which I’m obliged to wear though my heart usually supports the underdog. Even if Persia loses, they’ll always have the better […]
Indian Spinach and Vegetable Medley (Palang Shaag-er Ghanto)
When I was young, meat was always the highlight of the meal. From lamb to fish to chicken curry, Ma knew how to whip it up. Now during visits home, my cravings shift towards the greener end of the spectrum. As the second course of traditional meals, leafy vegetables are a crucial part of the […]
Enjoy Life Crunchy Double Chocolate Cookies (6.3oz)
Some time ago I posted about Enjoy Life’s soft baked cookies. The local Pathmark features an extensive gluten free selection including a half-dozen types from this allergen friendly company. These Crunchy Double Chocolate cookies come 14 to a box. On sale they were $3 (regular price, $4.50-$6). The chocolate aroma is apparent as soon as […]
