Friday, November 28, 2008 It’s been a while since I’ve added some updates to this particular journal. It’s not much due to laziness as much […]
Author: Elie
VDP: Black Bean and Pumpkin Burgers
Sunday, October 20, 2008 My feelings about veggie burgers is similar to those about vegetarian chilli. I regard them as completely different dishes than their […]
VDP: Quinoa with Roasted Winter Squash
Wednesday, October 15, 2008 I am not sure why it took me so long to try cooking Quinoa. I’ve had this bag of it sitting […]
VDP: Arish
Monday, October 3, 2008 Looks a lot like ricotta, but it’s not. It’s Arish or Arishah. It is a Lebanese staple and is ridiculously easy […]
Of Bresaola and Other Ike Survivors
Well, Houston was not as lucky with IKE as it was with Gustav a few weeks ago. The storm hit us pretty hard as a […]
VDP: Beans and Carrots with an Onion Salad
Monday, September 1, 2008 Well, Labor Day is here and, supposedly, so was Gustav the hurricane. We spent the weekend in San Antonio and ate […]
VDP: Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Thursday, August 28, 2008 Tomatoes, basil and fresh mozzarella. Few ingredients are better when combined. I love to make this salad with the best tomatoes […]
VDP: Green Curry with Tofu with Rice Noodles
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Thai curry paste preparation is typically a bit complex. The number of items that go into the past can be huge, […]
VDP: Basil Gnocchi with Eggplant Sauce
Thursday, August 13, 2008 Potato gnocchi can be lumpy, doughy, stodgy and heavy or they can be as they should be, soft fluffy pillows of […]
VDP: Penne with Cauliflower and Pesto-Ricotta Sauce
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 Having a bounty of basil in the backyard gives me more of an excuse to eat pesto. I love the stuff […]