Category Archives: Vegetables
Sicilian Artichoke Hearts With Almond Sauce
June 17, 2022
Prep time 10 min cook time 20 min A delicious low calorie recipe of poached artichoke hearts served with a creamy almond sauce. As I traveI, I am constantly reminded of how... More
Buttered Carrots Blended With Caraway Seeds
December 16, 2021
Prep time 5 min. Cook time 5 min Here is a delicious carrot recipe that blends their natural sweetness with a little butter and dried caraway seeds that give a burst a... More
Ratatouille
October 1, 2021
Prep time 15 min cook time 20 min My take on a French classic of a stove top cooked mix of a heartwarming mix of vegetables. When I was very young, we lived in an... More
Mushroom Tapas In Balsamic Vinegar
June 3, 2021
Prep and cook 15 min This mushroom recipe is one of my standby side dishes. It is quick and easy to prepare while something else is cooking. It works best with Cremini (Baby... More
Greek Zucchini Fritters
May 3, 2021
Prep 15 cook 10 min Lightly battered zucchini slices served with a garlicky yoghurt sauce is a quick and easy side dish or pre-dinner nibbles. Among the many things I miss about... More
Braised Radishes
September 21, 2019
Prep 5 min cook 20 min A satisfying side dish that looks like red-skinned potatoes with a mellower taste and without the carbs. If you’re someone more accustomed to seeing... More
Cauliflower With Cumin In Tomato Sauce
December 5, 2018
Prep time 10 min Cook time 30 min Dried cumin seeds and a light tomato sauce transfer a humble cauliflower into a treat. Cauliflower is one of those maligned vegetables,... More
Moroccan Aubergine
October 27, 2018
Prep Time 5 min Cook time 15. This is a perfect example of the aubergine’s adaptability as an ingredient and the genius of Moroccan cuisine that blends sweet and spicy... More
Charred Asparagus With Toasted Garlic Dressing
August 30, 2018
Prep time 5 min cook time 10 min Something magical happens when you toast garlic. It loses is pungency and gets a... More
Grilled Fennel
August 2, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 10 min Unlike the strong taste of raw fennel, grilling fennel tones down its anise flavor and the charred taste blends well with a little salt and lemon... More
Grilled Zucchini With Saffron Yogurt
August 1, 2018
Prep time and cook time 10 min. Here is a delicious combination of the richness of saffron with the creaminess of yogurt to dress the smokey flavor of grilled zucchinis.... More
Okra (Bamya) With Rice
June 30, 2018
Prep time 10 min cook time 25 min Okra ( Lady’s fingers) is well established in the US in Southern cuisine but not so much in the Northeast or West coast. It is definitely... More
Seared Baby Zucchini With Thyme and Lemon Butter Sauce
May 22, 2018
Prep 15 minutes Cook 15 minutes Zucchini available in supermarkets tend to be the large, bland variety and the challenge is to cook them without getting them water logged. If you... More
Aubergines With Koshari Tomato Sauce
May 4, 2018
Prep time 10 min Cook time 10 min It is with great pride that Egyptian’s claim that unlike most Middle Eastern dishes,... More
Spicy Grated Tomato Dressing
February 13, 2018
Prep time 2 min. Cook time 5 min. This spicy tomato dressing is delicious with steamed or roasted sprouts or broccoli. Using the coarse side of a box grater, grate three or... More
Sautéed mushrooms with balsamic vinegar
December 5, 2017
Prep time 5 min. cook time 10 min. This is a gutsy blend of chunky garlic, a rich sweet balsamic reduction laced with aromatic sage. I love mushrooms. They are versatile, there... More
Spinach and Sumac Yogurt Sauce
November 21, 2017
Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 10 min Like my fellow baby boomers, spinach was one of those vegetables we were forced to eat when we were young. Based on the since debunked myth... More
Roasted Japanese aubergine with saffron yogurt
November 5, 2017
Prep Time 10min. Cook time 30min This quick and easy recipe combines the long thin Japanese eggplant famed for its sweetness with the centuries old dressing of rich creamy... More
Roasted endives with fresh thyme and caraway seeds
September 19, 2017
Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 20 Min What you need ( for 2) 3-4 Endives 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons fresh minced... More
Broccoli With Lemony Tahini Dressing
September 13, 2017
Prep time 5 min. Cook time 10min A creamy, lemony, herby tahini sauce is ideal for broccoli because its gets right into the tiny florettes and coats them with its rich flavour.... More
Seared Endives With Lemon Butter Dressing And Caraway Seeds
August 14, 2017
Prep Time: 2 min Cook Time: 8 min. This recipe is a perfect blend of the endive’s natural bitter-sweet flavor and the freshness of a lemon butter sauce. Every now and... More
The Classic Panzanella Salad
June 14, 2015
Prep 45min Panzanella is a hearty Tuscan salad and one of my favorites – especially in summer when tomatoes are at their very best. It is made with stale or toasted bread cubes... More