Posted in Italian, Recipes, chicken, dairyfree recipes, main dishes, sauces, soy cheese, video on May 5, 2008 | 2 Comments »
My hat’s off to Chef John at Food Wishes for a perfectly fabulous and easy recipe that gets 5 stars from me (and the family). John, WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT? Simple ingredients, preparation a snap. Folks, this dish is really high on flavor and deliciousness. You have got to try it to believe it - I’m [...]
Posted in Recipes, dairyfree recipes, main dishes, sauces on February 27, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Here is another outstanding Norene Gilletz recipe, and I strongly doubt there could be any recipes that are not fabulous in this marvelous cookbook, Healthy Helpings. An easy sauce to make, the honey garlic complements the meatballs in the most scrumptious way. Quite possibly an addicting meatball recipe, and it received all thumbs up in my household. Thank [...]
Posted in Italian, Recipes, dairyfree recipes, pasta, sauces, tomatoes, turkey bacon, vegetables on February 17, 2008 | No Comments »
A warm and hearty pasta dish could not have been more welcome than tonight - it’s been cold, rainy, and miserable outside. Home-style Italian cooking evokes the robust flavors of the Tuscan region, and more than sates our appetites - it is as delicious to eat as it is beautiful to behold. Buon Appetito!
Pasta with [...]
Posted in Italian, Recipes, dairyfree recipes, fish, main dishes, pasta, sauces, tomatoes on February 10, 2008 | No Comments »
This is an easy, flavorful, and light pasta dish to make. Seafood and marinara sauce complement each other so nicely, I think. It’s a colorful meal and really lends itself to the angel-hair pasta that it is served upon. Buon Appetito!
Grilled salmon on dilled marinara pasta
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 pound salmon filets, cut into [...]
Posted in Recipes, sauces on February 7, 2008 | No Comments »
Here is my homemade version of harissa, the North African hot sauce condiment. You can adjust the spice according to your liking.
Harissa
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves chopped garlice
Combine everything. Serve with your favorite tagine dish.
Posted in Italian, Recipes, dairyfree recipes, lactose intolerant, main dishes, pasta, sauces, tomatoes, turkey bacon on January 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Any lactose-intolerant person will tell you that ravioli, traditionally filled with ricotta cheese, is absolutely out of the question. The milk sugar content in ricotta cheese is quite high, enough to cause uncomfortable symptoms, at the very least. Silken tofu comes to the rescue as a filling substitute for ravioli, but it is quite bland [...]
Posted in Recipes, dairyfree recipes, fish, pasta, sauces, tomatoes on January 17, 2008 | 2 Comments »
A delicious marriage of flavors, here is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that is sure to please your palate with every scrumptious bite. Enjoy!
Tuna nicoise pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 16-ounce can of diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
2 teaspoons of sugar
1/2 tablespoon [...]
Posted in Recipes, chicken, crepes, dairyfree recipes, main dishes, sauces, soy milk, vegetables on January 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This is one of my favorite fillings for a crepe. Velvety, creamy, and smooth, with sophisticated undertones from the brandy. And dairy-free, of course. Enjoy!
Chicken crepes
1 batch of crepes
5 tablespoons margarine
1 large shallot, sliced
1 pound of asparagus, in diagonal cuts
1/2 pound baby shitake mushrooms, sliced
5 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup soy cream
1/4 cup brandy
1 tablespoon tarragon
1 teaspoon [...]
Posted in Italian, Recipes, South Beach-friendly, dairyfree recipes, main dishes, sauces, soy cheese, tomatoes, vegetables, vegetarian on December 30, 2007 | No Comments »
Here’s one of my favorite Italian dinners, dairy-free and made with my favorite gravy. Mangia!
Eggplant no Parmiagianno
1 large eggplant, skin peeled, ends removed, and cut into 1/2″ thick circles
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Olive oil for saute-ing
2 cups of your favorite Italian tomato sauce (preferably homemade)
2 cups shredded soy mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated soy Parmiagianno [...]
Posted in Recipes, dairyfree recipes, main dishes, sauces on December 27, 2007 | No Comments »
This is a yummy dish that is easy to make, and healthy too. I used Yukon gold potatoes, but red bliss would work really nicely. Serve with a green vegetable and some crusty whole grain bread, this recipe makes 4 cakes. Enjoy!
Salmon potato cakes
2 medium-sized Yukon potatoes
1 can pink salmon, drained
2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion chopped [...]
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