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 […]
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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: Swiss Chard, Shallot and Goat Cheese Tart
Saturday, February 16, 2008 Why is this a tart, not a quiche? I am not exactly sure, but I can give it a shot. This […]
VDP: Braised Vegetables and Tofu, Thai Style
Thursday, February 7, 2008 This Thai-inspired dish is based on a “Quick Braised Vegetables, Thai Style” from Mark Bittman’s “How To Cook Everything Vegetarian“. It […]
VDP: Potato Gratin with Braised Mushrooms
Saturday, February 2, 2008 Well, I had some mushrooms I needed to use up and I had to inaugurate my large Colombian clay baking dish. […]
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. […]
VDP: Baked Ziti (Ziti alla Sorrentina)
Thursday, January 24, 2008 “What? No f****** Ziti!!!” So says the ever compassionate A.J. Soprano when his dear grandmother Livia falls ill, misses the […]
VDP: Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Saturday, January 19, 2008 When I saw Jamie oliver make this on TV the other day using whole butternut squash, skin and all, I knew […]
VDP: Roasted Pepper Salad with Fresh Mozzarella
Thursday, January 17, 2008 Earlier this week I picked up a few bell peppers of different colors. At about 50 cents each, these were quiet […]