I initially wanted to make a salad with raw butternut squash, and I started thinking about combining butternut and avocado. Then I thought that the textures might not work so well, so I decided to roast the squash. The rest just came together, and I found this salad to be perfectly balanced in terms of…
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Vegetarian / Vegan Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini Casserole
I made 2 versions of this roasted veggie casserole. Both were tasty, though I think I might be partial to the vegan version in this case. The version with the custard topping came out something like a frittata or a crustless quiche, while the version with the tomatoes and lentils came out like an interesting…
Vegan Seitan Fajitas
This is a great summer meal – easy to make, and fun to eat. Marinate the seitan at least 2 hours in advance, if possible, and throw the rest together shortly before you are ready to eat. Though the prep time is long, active cooking time is actually very short. About seitan: Seitan is a…
Savory Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
After a heavy lunch on a hot day, I was in the mood for a light dinner. I thought this up while driving and threw it together as soon as I got home. I am very pleased with the results, and I plan to make it again! I decided to accent the nutty, earthy, squash…
Herbed Vegan Tofu “Cream Cheese” (a.k.a. Vegan Bagel Schmear)
A delicious, vegan, tofu-based pate Delicious on bagels, toast, crackers, in a sandwich, or as a veggie dip. Feel free to adjust seasoning (including lemon) to taste. Ingredients: 400gm (14 oz/1.5 cups) extra-firm tofu 3-5 cloves garlic (I used 4) Handful fresh dill Handful fresh cilantro 1/2 cup tahini paste 1/3 cup lemon juice Salt and…
Savory Roasted Butternut Squash with Cumin, Coriander, and Rosemary
I made two types of butternut squash for dinner – one sweet, and one savory. I assumed most would favor the sweet cinnamony version, but this one was favored unanimously. Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded, diced 1 onion, diced 2-3 tbs butter or olive oil A few sprigs fresh rosemary, stemmed and coarsely chopped…
Israeli Green Zhug (a.k.a. Schug, Sug, Skhug, etc….)
I have been trying for YEARS to make a green zhug just the way I like it, but each time I tried, I found something was a little off. At long last, I think I have finally got it! Zhug is a traditional Israeli hot sauce, of Yeminite origin, which comes in two varieties, red…
Avocado Curry Salad
Fresh and spicy, this salad takes just minutes to toss together, and makes a wonderful light lunch, or a surprising and refreshing side dish. Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado, cut into medium chunks Handful of cherry tomatoes, halved 5-10 mushrooms, halved or quartered (depending on size) 1/4-1/3 cup red onion, diced 1 hot pepper, sliced (optional)…
Lemony-Garlicky Fresh Fava Beans
Fava beans, broad beans, fool beans, or whatever you may call them, are a delicious, nutritious, and unusual treat. I had recently tasted a lentil salad with lemon peel in it, which inspired me to try adding a twist to these hearty Middle Eastern beans. Note: Some peel the outer shell of the bean after…
Alt-Slaw 2 – A White Cabbage Variation
The Alt-Slaw has become a regular on our table, but I’ve been looking for what to do with white cabbage, which has been arriving at my doorstep weekly in my organic vegetable basket. I’ve played around with a few recipes, and finally come up with one worthy of a post. I hope you’ll agree!…
Perfect 4P Fruit Salad with Pomelo, Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Pear
I don’t really like fruit. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, and I have to force myself to eat them sometimes. This fruit salad, however, I actually find myself craving as soon as winter rolls around. I am lucky enough to live in a part of the world where these ingredients are bountiful….
Perfect Oven-Roasted Vegetable Antipasti
So easy, so versatile, and so delicious! Ingredients (not all essential, feel free to mix it up): 2 Zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds or diagonal slices 1 onion, sliced into thin rings 1 bunch asparagus (optional), tough ends removed, cut into 2 inch pieces 1 medium sweet potato (optional), cut into 1/4 inch rounds…