Creamy homemade hummus blended from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, and a touch of cumin. A quick, healthy, high-fiber dip ready in minutes, finished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Classic Greek moussaka with layers of browned eggplant, seasoned ground beef with red wine and cinnamon, and a rich bechamel sauce baked until golden and bubbling. A hearty Mediterranean casserole that serves 10.
Cranberry cocktail meatballs: ground beef bound with cornflake crumbs, briefly baked, then simmered in a sweet-tart cranberry-chili sauce. The classic holiday party appetizer.
Vegan gazpacho with three colors of bell peppers, cucumber, celery, plum tomatoes, fresh basil, and a kick of hot sauce. A no-cook chilled summer soup bursting with raw vegetable flavor.
So easy, so simple, and so deliciously creamy. An easy alfredo sauce enriched with garlic coats the tortellini. Best of all, it's ready in 20 minutes flat!
Your family will be none the wiser when you offer up this vegetarian creamy “mac and cheese”.
Hummus Bi Tahini (Chick Pea and Sesame Puree) recipe
Fiery penne all'arrabbiata with pancetta, crushed Roma tomatoes, capers, green olives, anchovies, and hot chili peppers simmered in red wine. A bold, spicy Italian pasta ready in 45 minutes.
Lentil and potato veggie burgers bound with cornmeal and brightened with mustard, soy sauce and vegetable juice. Plant-based, freezer-friendly patties that hold their shape on the grill or in the oven.
Big-batch homemade tomato soup base for canning. Fresh tomatoes simmered with onion, celery, parsley, and warm spices, then jarred for shelf-stable winter pantry stock.
This delicious breakfast sandwich takes no time to make, and it has all the nutritions you need before lunch. No excuse to skip your breakfast.
The basic pizza dough and sauce ready and waiting for your favorite toppings!
Homemade cream of tomato soup made from fresh tomatoes, celery, and onion blended smooth and finished with evaporated milk. The from-scratch answer to the canned red can on the pantry shelf.
Pasta with meatballs in a tomato sauce deepened with bacon and Marsala, the tender bread-bound meatballs simmered right in. The pasta is tossed in butter and sauce, then showered with parmesan.
One of my favorite go-to sides, great with any protein or on its own for a light lunch. You can add any combination of chopped vegetables.
Creamy Irish colcannon with buttery mashed potatoes, tender cabbage, and fresh scallions. This classic comfort food side dish comes together in about an hour with just a handful of pantry staples.
untypical spicy flavor which you like more and more when tasting..
Succulent grilled portobello mushroom has the meaty texture, which is ideal for burger. It's also marinated in a garlicky-herby-lemony marinade to build up more flavour.
July, the high season of chanterelle.. I like the combination of this mushroom with bear's garlic, and here it is..
It was a chickpea day for me yesterday. Made two different chickpea salads, this is one of them and comes from our member "Franklinfamily". The flavor was refreshingly delicious.
Creamy homemade hummus with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and cumin. No-cook, five-minute food processor recipe that beats anything store-bought.
Vegan potato mushroom soup with scallions, onions, fresh thyme, and a soy sauce umami boost. Brothy, light, and finished with parsley and a surprise diced apple for sweetness.
Seasonal asparagus, fresh mint, parsley leaves, and parmesan cheese together make a delicious frittata that fits in any moment.
Homemade marinara sauce with pureed Italian plum tomatoes, garlic, and fresh parsley simmered with bay leaves. A simple meatless pasta sauce ready in about 30 minutes.
For the vegetarians....but also a great alternative for normal meat patties
Quick and easy breakfast, this omelet turns out very moist with juicy tomatoes and sweet peppers.
In Italian, “crostini” means “little toasts.” Crostini are made by slicing a French or Italian bread stick or baguette. Then rubbing with garlic and olive oil and toasting or grilling until crisp.
Make your delicious tartar sauce with this easy to follow recipe that doesn't take a lot of time to prepare.
I sometimes pan fry these then let them simmer for at least an hour in a spicy Moroccan tomato sauce (recipe to follow). I usually serve the kefta with couscous, a vegetable, some cucumber yogurt sauce, and warmed pita.
Bennigan's potato soup copycat with diced potatoes, ham and chicken stock, and a roux-thickened milk finish. The Irish-pub-style creamy potato soup that turned a chain restaurant into a cult favorite.
The spices used in this recipe give these little meatballs a Moorish influence. A variation of a popular item at tapas bars, these albondigas can be served in a broth or with a sauce for dipping.
Sole, poached simply, surrounded in aromatics. So easy, such delicate perfection.
Mediterranean pasta with chicken, bacon, artichoke hearts, olives, and rosemary in tomato sauce over vermicelli. Crumbled feta on top. Weeknight dinner classic.
This salad recipe is a refreshing blend of tangy and sweet flavors. The cabbage left to marinate for an hour, allowing the flavors to meld together, resulting in a delicious and refreshing vegan and vegetarian friendly side dish that can be served at room temperature to highlight the fresh flavors and texture.
Garlic and bread together, hmmm, it's hard to go wrong with these two. Use basic pizza dough or Italian bread dough to make these cute little delicious and garlicky knots. They are great treats at any occasion, perfect finger food at parties; or when you have company to come over, they can be a yummy snack.
Filets of sole in white wine sauce poaches delicate sole in an oven-warmed bath of clam juice, dry white wine, garlic, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Elegant French-style fish, low in fat and big in flavor.
This hearty Italian vegetable soup delivers. It is chock full of vegetables, two kinds of beans, pasta, and tomatoes, everything needed for a relaxed Sunday meal.
This easy, tasty and refreshing couscous salad is a perfect side dish served with an oven-roasted or pan-seared tilapia.
I cooked this soup 3 times lately, and the best base is turkey- chicken stock in my opinion. Just a summer soup made of many stems.
A thick and delicious soup that's made with great northern beans and a variety of spices.
A quick, easy and delicious way to make mac and cheese. Adding some broccoli, bell peppers, and mushrooms makes it more nutritious too.
Baked falafel patties with chickpeas, tahini, and warm spices. Healthier Middle Eastern vegetarian patties that are crispy outside, tender inside, without deep frying.
Broiled portobello mushrooms sliced over mixed greens tossed with Earl Grey tea vinaigrette and topped with creamy goat cheese and fresh tomatoes for an elegant vegetarian main.
Falafel patties pan-fried from cooked chickpeas with cumin, coriander, garlic, and parsley, then tucked into pita with homemade harissa. A quick vegan main that lands in 30 minutes.
Super quick and easy to put together, and the salsa tastes so refreshing and delicious. Serve it with store-bought or homemade tortilla chips.
Quite easy to prepare, and the chicken tasted juicy and the skin was so crispy. Cooked some sliced carrots with the same seasoning and a drizzle of maple syrup as the side dish. Delicious.
These delicious Greek biscuits were so interesting to make, I wasn't sure whether the biscuit would hold together or not, but the result was great. The biscuits were all puffed beautifully and golden-brown. The layer of filling made with feta, roasted bell pepper, and black olives was super flavorful. We only made half of the recipe, and we got 6 biscuits. They disappeared real fast...