Sunday, May 18 (and 19), 2008 When it comes to quick-cooking legumes, you cannot bet lentils. They are delicious plain and simple or dressed up. […]
Legumes
VDP: White Beans and Bitter Lettuce Bruschetta
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Home-baked Ciabatta, canned beans, garlic, shallots, parsley, olive oil and some greens from the garden. Nothing to it and very delicious. […]
VDP: Four-Course Dinner
Friday, March 28, 2008 We had a friend visiting from out of town, and she is a vegetarian. What better excuse to make a multi […]
VDP: Quick Red Lentil Soup
Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Red lentil soup (even though it looks more orange or yellow after it’s cooked) cannot be simpler to make. Sautee a […]
VDP: Pasta with Lentils
Friday, March 7, 2008 I am not sure why almost every pasta dish I’ve cooked in this project is Neapolitan or inspired by that region. […]
VDP: Eggplant Cutlets, Chickpeas and Yogurt Sauce
Wednesday, February 22, 2008 I think chickpeas, eggplant and yogurt are a Mediterranean match made in heaven. In one of Paula Wofert’s books, “The Cooking […]
VDP: Spanakopita and Beets with Pistachio Butter
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Tonight’s dinner includes two recipes, both prepared mostly the night before. The Spanakopita was stuffed the night before and baked as […]
VDP: Indian Lentil and Spinach Soup with Naan
Thursday, January 31, 2008 Two legume and greens dishes in one week. Definitely not intentional, I actually wanted to make something kind of Indian and […]
VDP: Escarole With White Beans
Tuesday, January 29, 2008 This is one of the many permutations of ‘beans with greens’ that exist in many cuisines and are almost always good. […]
The Belly of The Pig…
….is one deliciouse piece of meat, fat and gelatin! I am talking about that same cut you make bacon from. Maybe your local Megamart […]