Everybody knows just how difficult it is to convince most children to eat their vegetables. For many families, it can be an outright battle of wills between parent and child. With parents who only want their children to eat healthy on one side and children who see vegetables as … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Ratatouille
Oven roasted ratatouille is a pleasing dish which brings out the taste of the vegetables. Enjoy their succulent sweetness combined with a touch of aromatic rosemary. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large eggplant, cut into 4cm pieces 2 … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy Greek Pasta
Quick and easy Greek pasta is a delectable recipe which you can prepare in minutes. Use any type of pasta if desired. I prefer using white wine instead of vinegar because of its aromatic flavor. I also like the way it enhances the taste of the tomatoes. Chili flakes or chili oil … [Read more...]
Baked Mushrooms with Thyme and White Wine
Baked mushrooms with thyme and white wine is an aromatic recipe which would make a great appetizer or tapas. Serve it with crusty bread along with some balsamic vinegar. You may add a pinch of paprika for more spice. Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Brunch Strata
Brunch strata is a cheesy vegetable dish with a little bit of creaminess. Its many ingredients give out various tastes and qualities. It is a breakfast/brunch dish which can be served with salad to serve as a light afternoon or evening meal. You may do away with the ham for a … [Read more...]
Fried Green Tomatoes
We often see green tomatoes as inedible because they are not ripe enough. This applies to tomatoes that have just sprouted on the vines. Green tomatoes are best eaten when it have a faint tinges of red blush. It means that it is “ripe”, these interesting tomatoes barely turn red, … [Read more...]
Czech Stuffed Green Peppers
Czech stuffed green peppers is a meal in itself. It has rice, beef and a handful of aromatic herbs. The tomato based sauce brings all the flavors together. Add some chili for some spice or even some cheese to make each bite a delightful treat. Serves … [Read more...]
Easy Arugula Salad
Easy arugula salad is a delicious salad dish which can be prepared in minutes. It has a mix of bitter, sour and sweet tastes and variety of textures. You may add fruits such as grapes or strawberries if desired. Serve with meats or a glass of wine. Serves … [Read more...]
Floret Salad
Floret salad is a delicious cold salad dish with a lot of crunch and a variety of textures. Make sure not to overcook the vegetables, so that they won’t crumble. Feel free to add sliced hard boiled eggs if desired. You can also use different kinds of dried fruit and nuts … [Read more...]
Alla Checca Pasta
Alla checca pasta is a delectable pasta dish which can be prepared in a jiffy. All you have to cook is the pasta, toss in the sauce and you are all set. You may add some chili flakes to give the dish some kick. Serves 4 Ingredients: 5 large tomatoes, seeded and … [Read more...]
Grilled Antipasto
Grilled antipasto is a bestseller at parties or cocktails. It is a great dinner starter or after snack. If you have a raclette set, your guests may grill their own vegetables along with cheese, ham and other cold cuts. Serves 4-5 Ingredients: 1 large red bell … [Read more...]
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Roasted carrots and parsnips is a delicious recipe which is buttery and full of flavor. It is a perfect meal for vegetable lovers, but it will go perfectly well with grilled or braised meat. Serves 8 Ingredients: 60g butter 2 teaspoon caraway seeds or cumin … [Read more...]
Tamarind, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Tamarind, tomato and cucumber salad is a wonderful side to roasted or grilled dishes. This crunchy salad has a bit if spice plus a hint of sweet and sour taste from the tamarind. Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons tamarind puree 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 … [Read more...]
Couscous Salad
Couscous salad is a delicious dish which goes well with meat. If you do not have dried apricots, you may use raisins or dried cranberries instead. Serves 8 Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups couscous 1 tablespoon olive oil 75g chopped dried … [Read more...]
Easy Vegetable Korma
Vegetable korma is a delicious vegetable curry recipe that you will love. You may use other veggies such as broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms if desired. Feel free to add some chili for some spice. You may serve it with roti or rice. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Latkes
Sweet potato latkes is a delicious appetizer that you can serve as finger food during potlucks or parties. You can make them ahead of time and just reheat them before serving. Make sure to drain the excess oil using paper towels to keep the latkes crispy because too much oil … [Read more...]
Green Minestrone
Green minestrone uses basic green vegetables to make up a delicious and healthy soup to warm up a chilly day. Use other veggies like spinach or add green bell peppers if desired. Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 brown onion, finely … [Read more...]
Sun-dried Tomato Pasta
Sun-dried tomato pasta is a yummy meatless dish that you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. Toss in some grilled chicken or other vegetables if desired. You may also add chili flakes if you want a spicier dish. Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 … [Read more...]
Grapes and Dill Salad
Grapes and dill salad is a versatile salad dish that you can serve for fancy dinners. It also makes a great to go lunch. For this recipe we used baked chicken, but you may also use roasted chicken for a stronger flavor. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1lb. boneless … [Read more...]
Stir-fried Vegetables in Black Bean Sauce
Stir-fried vegetables in black bean sauce is a quick and easy dish that you can prepare in minutes. The black bean sauce and kecap manis compliment the different tastes of the vegetables. Make sure not to overcook them because we want them to remain crunchy. If you have the time, … [Read more...]
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