Category: Vegetarian
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Green Plantains (Tostones) with Garlic Mojo Dipping Sauce
Growing up, my best friend was Cuban. We were inseparable and needless to say, we spent a lot of time with each other’s families. I always laugh when I remember going over to her house on the weekends, and her grandmother (abuelita as we lovingly called her) would always answer the door. Her greeting…
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Herbed Focaccia with Oven Dried Tomatoes
Today I was craving something salty and doughy…I thought about making some pizza but didn’t have any mozzarella on hand, so I decided that the next best thing was to make some focaccia. Many years ago I had stopped by a place in Baltimore, Maryland called Stonemill Bakery, and they were known for making…
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Apple Pie Egg Rolls
When I was a kid, those delicious McDonald’s fried apple pies were all the rage. I know what you’re thinking, but come on…if you ever had one, you can’t disagree that they were some of the yummiest treats around. Then in 1992, the company changed from fried to baked apple pies, caving in under the…
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Millet Hash
I was a vegetarian for 13 years, and always searched for interesting recipes to keep my daily menu flavorful, colorful and tasty. During this time, I tried many new and unique items and learned a lot about alternative flavors and textures. There were some ingredients that I enjoyed very much, and found myself trying to be…
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Homemade Mascarpone Cheese
Recently, I’ve been thinking of taking on the challenge of cheese making…not to the extent that I would want to try my hand at many of the aged cheeses, but I definitely want to familiarize myself with some of the easier products to make…like mozzarella and feta. A good way to start is by trying…
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Raid The Fridge Vegetable & Pasta Soup
The winter is officially upon us and staying warm this year will involve all of the things our mothers taught us…dress in layers, wear your woolly socks, hats and scarves, and don’t forget to eat your soup…oh, yes…lots of soup. I cook so many different types of dishes, but there is nothing quite like that…
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Fill Me Up With Mushroom Crepes
Growing up I hated mushrooms…it was the texture that I just could not tolerate, and the fact that they were not sweet or covered in chocolate did not help the situation much. Thank goodness I grew up and matured into someone who is willing to taste just about anything at least once…and sometimes twice, before…
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Delicious Dark Chocolate Pudding
I keep a very busy schedule during the week and when the weekend arrives, I’m catching up with things around the house that I did not get a chance to do during the week. By the time I have a moment to sit down and relax, it’s Monday again! Well, you know what I mean….
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Lattice Topped Brie en Croute
Who doesn’t love cheese? Unless you are lactose intolerant or restricting your dairy intake for health reasons, most people love cheese. Growing up in a Greek home, we always had at least 3 types of cheese at the table to eat as a meze (appetizer), along with the requisite kalamata olives, freshly sautéed sardines, and…
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An Unforgettable Mushroom Napoleon…
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Peabody Hotel in Orlando Florida. I was so impressed with the elegance of the hotel and the extraordinary dining experience, that I have never forgotten it. On this particular trip, I even discovered the famous Peabody Ducks. I had the opportunity to see their famous…
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Australian (Aussie) Potato Cakes: Part 2
Many of you Aussies living abroad have struggled with not being able to find or make some of the beloved foods we grew up with…well, all I have to say is, “I hear you”. One of those items I used to love as a kid was potato cakes, also known as potato scallops in other…