Chandra Aunty makes a sautéed gobi (cauliflower) dish which is the star of any dinner at home. The gobi is soft, rich and tender but has a perfect crusting of spices. I convinced her to share her recipe with us. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 cauliflower Head – break apart with your hands into bite size pieces….
Category: Vegetarian
Eggplant and Tomato Curry
I love eggplant in any form but especially with tomatoes with spices. This is a simple recipe for a weeknight vegetarian dish. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 onion, diced thin 1 eggplant, diced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon coriander 14 ounces canned peeled tomatoes, with juice 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon salt…
Roasted Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce
Our dear friend Nicky gave me a copy of Yotam Ottolenghi’s Plenty, a cookbook of exquisite vegetarian recipes. We were also fortunate to have a meal at his restaurant Nopi in London (thanks to Preeti) and enjoyed this flavorful roasted eggplant dish. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 large and long eggplants 1/4-cup olive oil Fresh rosemary Fresh…
Almond Crust Pizza with Eggplant and Caramelized Onions
The earliest versions of pizza were actually from ancient Greece, where flat bread was topped with vegetables, potatoes, spices and olive oil. Later in the 18th century Italy, flat bread was sold to the poor in Naples and called pizza. The chef of Queen Margherita took this peasant bread, which she enjoyed, and added fresh…
Cauliflower Risotto
The Arabic people in the Middle Ages introduced rice to Italy and Spain. It reached culinary maturity in Milan, which was under Spanish rule for almost two centuries. These factors led to Risotto alla Milanese, slow-cooked short rice with spices especially saffron. Traditionally the dish is built on rice and a creamy sauce (made up…
Zucchini Noodles with Chorizo Ragu
We have been trying to cut down our carbohydrate intake this past month. So here is a simple but flavorful replacement for pasta. Zucchini noodles can either be purchased from a grocery store or you can make them yourself with a simple spiralizer tool. We got one for $10 from the grocery store, below is…
Chana Aloo (chickpeas with potato)
We have been eating vegetarian this week and one of our favorite dishes is chickpeas with potato in a tomato and onion curry. Chickpeas are in the legume family and high in protein. They has been eaten for over 7,500 years. They were introduced to India via Kabul, Afghanistan in the 18th century. This vegetarian…
Summer Ratatouille
We had leftover summer zucchini and yellow squash so I decided to make a classic ratatouille. The Japanese eggplant is thinner and can be found at most asian markets. This is great for a vegetarian family meal. Enjoy! Ingredients: Sauce 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp…
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
There is an abundance of fresh vegetables this time of year. This is the perfect time to combine sweet corn with fresh herbs in a bright colorful bell pepper. Enjoy! Ingredients 4 Bell peppers total, 1 used for stuffing, any color you like. Herb mixture 1/2 cup Panco bread crumbs 1 cup fresh Italian…
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