Vegan Potato Latkes: Joy and light for all
This holiday season is like no other. Whether your are celebrating Hanukkah or Christmas, or both; these crispy potato latkes will bring joy to all-especially because they don’t have egg and are a hit …
Vegan Pad Thai for every occasion: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy free and delicious (and even nut-free with toasted pumpkin seeds)
As the holidays approach, most of us are caught in the rut of what we think we should eat on certain holidays. This is particularly challenging when we have vegetarians, vegans and the …
Potato au gratin: culinary rags to riches
There is nothing better than the plebeian potato raised to patrician heights when sliced, baked and topped with cheese and brought to bubbling, golden goodness in a hot oven. Ingredients 1 …
Persian-inspired omelet for a luscious spring meal
Even though my husband is not a fan of Meatless Monday, he is always excited by any meal made with eggs. Tonight I made a frittata inspried by the Persian dish called Kuku sabzi, an omelet made with …
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Persian-inspired chicken stew with spinach, fresh herbs and chicken
I am am happy to see Persian cuisine getting it fair attention these days, as it is among my favorites. I had so many Persian friends during my college days in the Midwest and many of them were …
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Simple Pumpkin Empanadas for Meatless Monday: Not just for vegetarians
It's Autumn in New York and bright colors of pumpkins and squashes dominate the farm stands on North Fork of Long Island. Spaghetti squash, cheese pumpkin, butternut, delicata and acorn squash along …
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Chickpea and Zucchini Stew with Saffron Rice
Besides tomatoes, some of the most plentiful, end of summer veggies are zucchini and other squashes. By this time of the year, you may have already had enough fried zucchini, zucchini bread or …
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Zucchini bisque with stuffed blossoms
Zucchini is one of my favorite summer vegetables that can satisfy any palate in any number of ways. Not only is it plentiful at every North Fork farm stand but by the end of the summer, many of your …
The Vegetarian at Passover or any holiday: Guess who’s coming to dinner?
I often get calls from friends in a panic when a vegetarian is coming to dinner. My advice to hosts is to serve starters and sides that are vegetarian so that the vegetarian doesn't feel awkward and …
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