Category Archives: Vegetarian

Cold Summer Borscht

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

This cold summer beet soup is light and flavorful. I use the same technique of shredding the vegetables as I did for the previous post on zucchini soup. You can serve it plain or with a little sour cream or … Continue reading →

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Puréed Zucchini Soup

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

I recently had a refrigerator full of our garden produce that needed to be used. I decided to make several soups at once that can be eaten during the week or frozen for future use. This puréed zucchini soup was … Continue reading →

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Corn and Black-eyed Pea Salad

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

This salad is a nice way to use up leftover corn on the cob. It is a quick and easy side dish. Feel free to change up the beans if you prefer black or pinto beans. You could add bacon … Continue reading →

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Italian Romano Beans with Peppers and Fennel

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

I look forward to our garden Romano beans all year long. They have a smooth, creamy texture, are very sweet, and are great stewed with tomato sauce. I also like them as a side dish with peppers. For the photo … Continue reading →

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Indonesian Vegetable Salad with Peanut Sauce (Gado Gado)

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

It has been a very hot July with hardly any rain. I have been trying to keep the house cool by cooking foods on the stove or the grill rather than turning on the oven. This delicious Indonesian vegetable salad … Continue reading →

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Basil and Parsley Puree

Posted on July 27, 2017 by

One of the joys of summer is to step out of my door to pick fresh herbs from the garden. The bay tree, kaffir lime, curry tree, rosemary and sage are in pots that we bring inside to use during … Continue reading →

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Broccoli with Garlic

Posted on June 20, 2017 by

With summers that heat up rapidly here we have had trouble in the past growing a good crop of broccoli that matures before it bolts. This year we planted it earlier and changed the planting location and now have been … Continue reading →

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Easter Couscous Salad

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

We have couscous salad every Easter to accompany the grilled leg of lamb. It is nice and light and a favorite with the children in the family. I previously posted a summer version with apricots, blackberries, and balsamic vinegar. This … Continue reading →

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Pasta with Red Kidney Beans

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

I’m posting this recipe for my son. It is one of his favorite pasta dishes and very comforting for dinner on a cold winter evening. The recipe is adapted from one my great Aunt Rosa made. Pasta with Red Kidney … Continue reading →

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 Creamy Polenta (Slow Cooker Method)

Posted on January 22, 2017 by

I have made polenta various ways over the years and have found that my favorite method for achieving creamy polenta is to start it on the stove and then transfer it to a slow cooker to simmer. Prepared this way, … Continue reading →

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