Vegetable Recipes
HELPFUL TIP: It’s preferable to buy whole beans and stir clear from trimmed or pre-packaged beans. No matter the color or the variety, you need to prep them by trimming them. Make sure you do this just before you need to use them as they tend to oxidise and dry out quickly. Before trimming […]
HELPFUL TIP: Just a little bit of yogurt in a dressing goes a long way. Used here, it creates a creamy dressing that is healthy and packed with both nutrients and flavor.
PRAISE FOR THE PORTOBELLO Because they’re so substantial, fleshy and succulent, portobello mushrooms easily satisfy even the most tempting cravings for red meat. They’re nothing more than the mature form of button and cremini mushrooms. All of these mushrooms are, in fact the same species at different stages of maturity. Portobellos are rich in […]
A LITTLE HISTORY: There are 37 official versions of Caponata, which is essentially a sweet and sour ratatouille and a specialty of Sicily. Sicilian Caponata mirrors all the flavors of all the conquerors who have ever stepped foot on the island. This version, not among the 37 official ones, calls for Greek olives as […]
A LITTLE HISTORY: Avgolemono is a Greek sauce made from eggs, lemon, and warm broth. Commonly added to soups for thickening, the sauce is used to dress up everything from roasted vegetables to fish dishes. “Vegan avgolemono” sounds like an oxymoron but it really is something that can be found in Greek cuisine, especially […]
HELPFUL TIP: Did you know that bulgur wheat technically doesn’t have to be cooked, but rather soaked, thanks to the grains already being parboiled? Just soaking works very well for fine bulgur wheat. But for medium or coarse the soaking method takes a while, so giving it a simmer and then a soak speeds […]
HELPFUL TIP: If you’re wondering the kind of tomatoes needed for this recipe, look for fleshy, not juicy. Some use plum or Italian tomatoes because they have a thicker flesh and they’re less watery.
Variation: Place all the dressing ingredients in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Add the feta cheese and pine nuts and pulse to get a smooth pesto-like paste. Toss this into the zucchini and tomato mixture and serve.
WHITE VS BROWN RICE: RIce is one of the staples of the Mediterranean and is grown in various regions around the Mediterranean basin. Brown rice is a whole grain that contains the bran and germ, which provide fiber and several vitamins and minerals. White rice is a refined grain that has had these parts […]
This vibrant and nutritious warm broccoli salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family dinner or a potluck gathering. Packed with the goodness of fresh broccoli, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly healthy.A LITTLE ABOUT STAR ANISEI love the flavor of star anise and use it a lot in […]