Mushroom Barley Soup: with or without Beef
During these winter months, I have soup for dinner almost every night: either as a starter or as the main meal. For me, soup is like medicine and always makes me feel satisfied and cared for; like …
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Italian-American Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and because it embodies the essence our immigrant culture and lends itself to many wonderful interpretations. I have seen Thanksgiving meals with a Southern spin, …
Pissaladiere: Quick Garden “Pizza”
Some form of "pizza" can be found all over the Mediterranean. Veggies, cheese and/or meat on a type of flat bread and baked until golden brown. You will find the French version across the bakeries of …
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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Meatless Monday: Vegetable Lasagna
Chewy, creamy, silky, oozy lasagna right from the oven, warms up a winter night and makes you want to snuggle up with a nice glass of wine for Meatless Monday. Make a few extra of these to take for …
Bow Tie Pasta with Buckwheat: Kasha Varnishkes for Meatless Monday
This summer an intern from the Ukraine arrived bearing gifts. One of the presents was a bag of dried buckwheat grain which is a staple in Eastern European cooking. It is flavorful, substantial and …
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Vegetarian Easter: Creamless Polenta with Shiitake Mushrooms au jus
Spring is a time for renewal and with Easter and Passover upon us, it is a time to reflect on the importance of friends and family. Making time for family meals and celebrations is essential but …
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Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Lasagna
A plate of lasagna has many lives as it can be presented in a pan as a large family meal on a Sunday afternoon or as an elegant starter for a romantic dinner in one of those beautiful dishes we are …
Meatless Mondays: Vegetarian Greek Lemon Avgolemono Soup
Memories of Greece and Greek food take so many shapes in my mind. The smell of the freshly brined olives wrapped in newspaper from the tiny island markets, the big lunches with my family in la Plaka …
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