Monday, March 10, 2008 Tofu is good when cooked right. I just never attempt to substitute it for a meat preparation. Crap like tofu dogs […]
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: Burgul Pilaf with Cauliflower and Zucchini
Wednesday, Thursday March 6, 2008 Burghul with tomato is another traditional Lebanese dish that I ate on a regular basis as a child. The basic […]
VDP: Penne with Ricotta-Tomato sauce and Fresh Mozzarella
Thursday, February 28, 2008 Tonight’s vegetarian dinner was a very simple pasta dish of Neapolitan leanings. It’s made from mostly leftover ingredients I had in […]
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 […]
HKP: Filet Mignon with Simple Syrah Sauce
The Blueprint Filet Mignon served with Syrah wine sauce, Porcini flavored potato cubes and Enoki mushroom tempura. The Recipe I’m usually never a fan of […]
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. […]