Tuesday, July 29, 2008 One of the few cold “soups” I enjoy a lot is Gazpacho. I put quotes around the word soup because this refreshing summer treat is more like a beverage. It is best poured in a tall glass and chugged. On the other hand, Gazpacho is quiet filling and makes for a…… Continue reading VDP: Classic Gazpacho
Category: Vegetarian Dinners Project (VDP)
At least two dinners with no meat per week
VDP: Summer Risotto with Pesto and Ricotta
Saturday, July 26, 2008 This is the first risotto I made without using chicken stock. Instead if the customary butter in there I also used olive oil. The result was quiet good, but I did miss the goodness of a rich stock in there. Instead, I used some fresh vegetable stock to cook the risotto.…… Continue reading VDP: Summer Risotto with Pesto and Ricotta
VDP: Egg Ribbons
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Eggs. Is there anything they cannot do? From savory to sweet, the egg is the undisputed queen of the kitchen. Without it we have no custard, no quiche or crème caramel, no egg-pasta and no omelets. Without the whites of the egg we have no fluffy meringue preparations, no macarons and…… Continue reading VDP: Egg Ribbons
VDP: Saj (Mountain) Bread with Labneh and Greens
Saturday, July 6, 2008 I’ve written before about Saj bread (or Lebanese Mountain bread) in more detail in my post about Labib, the wonderful little pie shop in Beirut. So, I am not going to repeat the same info again. Suffice it to say that I got a major craving for this delicious bread and…… Continue reading VDP: Saj (Mountain) Bread with Labneh and Greens
VDP: Focaccia
Saturday, July 5, 2008 Focaccia is easier and less forgiving that pizza to make at home and could be just as satisfying. I do not like it when bakers attempt to turn focaccia into pizza by piling a crap load of toppings on it. It should be a simple flat bread, flavored with olive oil…… Continue reading VDP: Focaccia
VDP: Asiah’s Eggplant Curry
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 I’ve never had an eggplant dish that I did not at least like and I doubt I will. IF I do, it will probably be due to pure execution or pure conception. I am sure it will in no way shape or form be the fault of this divine purple fruit.…… Continue reading VDP: Asiah’s Eggplant Curry
VDP: Three-Bean ‘Chile Con Frijoles’
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 It used to be just hearing the words ‘Vegetarian Chili’ would give me the heebie jeebies. Chili needs meat, it is all about the meat and the chillies! Well, I still dislike the name even though a dish with lots of dried and/or fresh chillies, spices, beans and vegetables can be…… Continue reading VDP: Three-Bean ‘Chile Con Frijoles’
VDP: Vegetarian Grilling
Sunday, June 15, 2008 I love a good steak or pork chop (or chicken or ribs for that matter) cooked over natural wood charcoal as much as the next guy. Let’s face it, the reason we light up our grills is to cook meat. It is the ultimate pleasure that hot charcoal can provide. However,…… Continue reading VDP: Vegetarian Grilling
Oven Dried Tomatoes 