This is my version of a rustic Italian dish from The Italian Country Table, by Lynne Rosetto Kasper. It is more of a technique than a specific recipe — use whatever vegetables look best at your farmer’s market. I ommit the eggplant and the results are still delicious.
1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large or 2 small zucchini, [...]
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This is the simplest way I’ve come across to preserve that great late-summer taste of ripe red peppers.
6 - 8 large red peppers, cored and seeded, and chopped into 1-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 medium onion, sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place peppers, garlic, [...]
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I used these wonderful round summer squashes that I found at my farmer’s market for this recipe, but regular long zucchini will work just as well.
3 cups cooked basmati rice (I used white, but you could also use brown)
6 zucchini or summer squash
3 small carrots, diced
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 roma tomatoes, diced
1 [...]
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This is a Thai syle tapioca pudding that is egg and dairy free. It is creamily wonderful served with cool slices of mango on the side.
1/2 cup tapioca pearls (non-instant)
2 1/2 cups water
1 can coconut milk
pinch of salt
1/3 cup sugar (Taditional Thai recipes call for palm sugar. Turbinado is a good substitute, or just use [...]
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You won’t miss the fat in this lean, low-histamine version of Italian sausage bursting with the falvor of fresh basil. We made a mess of this sausage last weekend while batch cooking with friends, and a lot of it didn’t make it to the freezer because of all the nibbling.
2 1/2 pounds ground turkey breast
3 large garlic [...]
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Though not particularily Spanish, this dish is wonderful served over fresh soft polenta. The polenta takes just about the same amount of time to cook as the spinach, making a perfect quick weeknight dinner.
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked Spanish paprika (can substitute [...]
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My favorite Indian appetizer, mainly because I love to slather on the chutney. The chutney is also great on grilled chicken or just about anything. I’ve been known to eat it with a spoon.
Cilantro Chutney
1 bunch cilantro, rinsed and with tough stems removed (about 1 1/2 cups packed)
1 cup packed fresh mint, washed and [...]
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This is a quick, low fat, filling vegan stew. I like to serve it over cooked amaranth, though it would also be good over rice.
1 25 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, sliced into 1-inch logs
4 waxy potatoes, cut into small chunks
juice of 1 lemon
2 cups vegetable [...]
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This recipe is slightly modified from The Italian Country Table by Lynne Rossetto Kasper. It made a splendid main dish for Christmas dinner and a family reunion a few years ago. The best part is that, whiile it looks impressive, it is actually quite simple to make, and the long baking time means that you can [...]
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These are a great party starter or appetizer to serve with drinks. They look and taste much more complicated than they are to make. Kids love shaking the bag to coat the zukes, and might even be tempted to eat some vegetables. This is my vegan and allergen-free version of Lidia Matticchio Bastianich’s fried succhini recipe.
Canola oil for [...]
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