Tag: Vegetarian

Chinese Style Cauliflower
Vegetables and Side Dishes

General Tso’s Cauliflower

New crop cauliflower season has arrived this summer!  And General Tso’s has become part of our summer repertoire.  I usually marinate some chicken or pork to cook on the bbq. to have with the cauliflower…with or without steamed rice.  Get your chopsticks ready!  Summer is one of the few times we deep fry things.  But […]

Ligurian Swiss Chard Tart
Mains

Ligurian Swiss Chard Pie

I have Joyce Goldstein’s “Enoteca” book to thank for this excellent savoury tart that’s become a favourite at our house.  Use your favourite crust recipe or EVO crust if you’ve have one you like to use. The crust recipe given is one I like to use for many things, including this fabulous vegetarian “Springtime” pie. […]

Zucchini, Corn Gratin, White Baking Dish
Mains, Vegetables and Side Dishes

End of Summer Zucchini Gratin

We’ve headed into fall and the remaining Romanesco zucchini need to be used…now what? I’d pretty much run through the  “zucchini repertoire” so I needed to come up with something for dinner.  There’s leftover barbecued corn from the night before…hmmm.   Kind of macaroni and cheese without the macaroni using zucchini and corn instead! We made […]

Asparagus Tart, Conran Cake Stand
Egg and Brunch Dishes, Mains

Asparagus Tart

I like to serve a big,  bowl of crunchy greens dressed with lemon vinaigrette with savory tarts, especially in the spring. Makes an 8″ or 9″ Tart A pre-baked pie shell (see below).  I prefer to use a glass pie dish because it gives a crisper crust.  However, you can also use a 9″ rimmed, fluted […]

Rigatoni with Lentil Ragu in White Bowl
Pasta, Gnocchi and Polenta

Lentil Ragu with Rigatoni

When my friend Deb. Mele posted a recipe for Lentil Bolognese I have to say, it got my attention!  I’m always on the lookout for interesting pasta sauces and vegetarian meals. I’m that woman who stuffs Castelluccio lentils into her luggage when packing to come home from Italy. Castelluccio lentils are grown in Umbria and […]

Honey Pear Crostini, Melted Brie, Glass of White Wine
Appetizers

Honey Pear Crostini With Melted Brie

Simply wonderful combination of flavours in this a delicious fall appetizer. Local pears, some fresh rosemary and a bit of melted brie. I make a stash of the Honey Pear Preserves to have on hand for a quick appetizer. 1 baguette 3 Tbsp. EVOO 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary 8 oz. […]