Affordable and nutritions, falafel are great for parties, and for everyday too. Keep some in the freezer. For the full story, check out the complete blog posting here.Falafel - This is the "bare bones" recipe. Please review the full blog posting for variations in preparation and seasoning, and ideas for serving. - Chickpeas, (or about [...]
This is only one way to replace a meat patty with a portobello mushroom. You can add any favorite layers you choose. To review the full blog posting on this topic, click here.Portobello "Burger" - If you're NOT vegetarian, feel free to add bacon! - Bun of your choice (split and buttered), Portobello Mushroom, (gills removed, [...]
Take a break from your usual beef burgers and give these a try. This is not a "three ingredient" recipe, but every element has a purpose. You will need recipes for the Mayonnaise and the Quick Pickle, if you want the whole experience. For the full blog posting, click here. Bahn Mi Burger - A [...]
I developed this recipe to ward off my tendency to pick up drive-through food on my way home. It’s a fast and easy way to use common ingredients you probably have on hand right now, and use up some leftovers at the same time. If you would like to review the blog posting, please click [...]
This recipe combines cauliflower and cheese in a way that doesn't result in a watery mess (and not a lick of Cheez Whiz anywhere). Not quite a quiche, not quite some kind of weird soufflé, it has great scope for a one-dish dinner, with wiggle room for flavor variations. To review the full blog posting, click here.Cauliflower Cheese Casserole - [...]
This versatile salad is perfect for hot summer days, or very fast pick-up meals. Keep a batch of Nuoc Cham in your fridge and enjoy it at a moment's notice. Vietnamese Rice Noodle Salad - Top the basic salad with whatever protein you choose -- stir-fried or leftover meat or shellfish, even store-bought Spring Rolls. [...]
We made these from scratch for a Fish Taco party in the kitchen. Dry -grilling them in frying pans set off my smoke alarm! They're a lot of trouble, so if you choose to buy a package from your local grocery, no one will blame you at all.Soft Tortillas (Wheat and Corn) - There are NOT [...]
This is NOT like the salsa that comes in a jar -- it's much fresher and sharper in flavor. Pico de Gallo is the conventional garnish for tacos of all kinds. It is also the jumping off point for all kinds of variations -- for example, replace the tomatoes with firm ripe nectarines or peaches or [...]
Seeking to satisfy a craving for “crispy-crunchy-golden-munchie”, and loathing clean-up, I chose to embrace a compromise, a sort of new-age shake and bake. Choose a protein, and go to town. For all the details, check out the complete blog posting here.Crispy Shrimp (or Chicken, or Fish) - The following recipe is dead simple, really fast, [...]
Celebrate tomatoes! The minute the summer solstice announces the shortening of days, get as much mileage out of Farmers' Markets as you can. I plan to eat as much market-fresh produce as possible while there is some chance that it was grown close to where I live. If your own garden gives you lots of tomatoes, eat [...]
