Posted in Veggie Blog Carnival, vegetables, vegetarian on May 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Even though I’m an omnivore, I love eating vegetarian, and so do a lot of other bloggers. There’s a great veggie blog carnival going on at SmarterFitter right now. Stop by and say hi, and check out a really great collection of recipes.
Posted in No Croutons Required, vegetables, vegetarian on April 21, 2008 | No Comments »
Lisa’s Kitchen is having a mushroom roundup! Some amazing mushroom recipes can be found there, submitted by some of the most imaginative cooks around. All brought together at the No Croutons Required cooking extravaganza. Don’t miss it - it’s like a free mushroom cookbook. Thanks for my inclusion, Lisa!
Posted in Recipes, South Beach-friendly, side dishes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian on April 10, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Ok, ok. I admit it - I’ll say it loudly and boldly - I LOVE ROASTED GREEN BEANS. I can’t keep off of ‘em, either. There is just something so enticing about the roasting process - the way the delicious aroma permeates the house; the golden-browned glistening that roasting imbues to veggies; the cute little way that the [...]
Posted in Asian cuisine, Recipes, pasta, soup, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian on April 8, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Here’s a favorite soup in our family. The Chinese-flavored broth is quite easy to make, and with the addition of a few veggies and long slurpy noodles, you’ll have a winner of a soup on the table in about a half an hour. Enjoy!
Chinese noodle soup
2 quarts broth (I used chicken, but this is quite good with [...]
Posted in Jewish recipes, Recipes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian on March 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Tonight was Middle-Eastern night at our place, and we enjoyed some of our favorite flavors — garlick-y (hummus), salty (olives), and spicy (felafel)— all wrapped in a warm flatbread with some freshly cut veggies tossed in, and a lick of tehina spread. This is Israeli fast-food - mmm, goood. Normally, felafels (chickpea croquettes) are fried in a [...]
Posted in Recipes, chicken, main dishes, pasta, vegetables on March 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
There’s nothing like pasta after a long day at work. And when you have a favorite dish that you can throw together in 30-40 minutes’ time, well, that’s priceless. Here’s mine, using some of my favorite veggies, prepared in my favorite manner. Roasting vegetables is effortless cooking that delivers maximum return. Select your favorites, and [...]
Posted in Recipes, South Beach-friendly, salad, tomatoes, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian on March 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
After all the good eating I’ve done during this past week while I’ve been away, I am practically in a food coma. I came home and immediately knew that I needed to eat something wholesome, light, healthy, and cleansing. What could be better than an Israeli salad? Tangy and crunchy, fresh and just bursting with great flavors, [...]
Posted in Recipes, South Beach-friendly, side dishes, vegetables on February 26, 2008 | No Comments »
This is a simple and easy side dish. There are really no measurements; rather, just add seasonings gently and to your liking. Enjoy!
Roasted brussel sprouts
1-2 dozen brussel sprouts, tough end cut off
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the brussel sprouts [...]
Posted in Recipes, casseroles, dairyfree recipes, main dishes, vegetables on February 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I happened upon this package of Harvest Grain Blends at the Trader Joe’s near me. It looked like such an interesting blend of grains - Israeli couscous, red and green orzo, baby garbanzo beans, and red quinoa. I had to buy it and make something with it. What I came up with was what I [...]
Posted in Italian, Recipes, South Beach-friendly, dairyfree recipes, soup, tomatoes, vegetables, vegetarian on February 18, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I just love roasted vegetables. Roasting develops each vegetable’s essence, and softens and mellows it. What better combination than to add roasted vegetables to a soup? Today, I made an Italian-influenced soup with some of my favorite roasted vegetables, but you could substitute for your own personal favorites. It’s so much fun to experiment in [...]
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