A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Freekah & Roasted Cauliflower Bowl with Kale and Walnuts Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 25 min Total time: 30 min Serves: 2-3 A middle Eastern-inspired bowl brimming with the chewy texture and earthy flavors of kale, walnuts, preserved lemon, roasted cauliflower and za’atar. Ingredients 1 head cauliflower 1 shallot, sliced into thin rings 1-2…
Vegetarian Pozole Rojo Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 35 min Total time: 45 min Serves: 4-6 This vegetarian pozole made with guajillo, ancho and New Mexico chilies gets umami flavor and meaty texture from a surprise ingredient. Ingredients 6 dried red chiles (I used 2 Ancho, 2 Guajillo and 2 New Mexico) 8 oz…
Tomato Soup with Zucchini, Farro and White Beans Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 30 min Total time: 40 min Serves: 4-6 A homemade version of a canned classic. Ingredients 2 Tbs olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 large cloves garlic, minced pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 2 medium zucchini, sliced in half…
Blackberry Upside-Down Cake with Red Wine Caramel Prep time: 30 min Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 30 min plus cooling Serves: 8 Red wine-infused caramel and blackberries are baked into a fluffy brown sugar-laced cake. Ingredients Caramel: 3/4 cup fruity red wine, such as Grenache or Zinfandel 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbs…
Chez Panisse Roasted Figs Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 15 min Total time: 20 min Serves: 4-6 The easiest roasted figs inspired by a summer in the kitchen at Chez Panisse Cafe. Ingredients 1 pint of fresh black Mission figs (about 12) 1/4 cup / 60ML red wine 2 Tbs balsamic vinegar 2 Tbs…
Pesto Crunch Pizza Prep time: 25 min plus 1 hour rising Cook time: 20 min Total time: 1 hour 45 min Serves: 2 pizzas This cheeseless pizza starts off virtuous, with pesto, mushrooms, onions, and peppers, then we veer off the rails with a crunchy, salty scatter of potato chips on top. Ingredients Dough: 3/4…
Peach, Thyme and Ricotta Cheesecake Parfaits Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 15 min Total time: 25 min Serves: 4 Peaches and cream meets cheesecake, with a shortbread-almond crumble, creamy honey ricotta and wine-poached peaches with thyme Ingredients 1 ½ cups off-dry white wine (Gewurtztraminer or Riesling would be ideal) 1/3 cup sugar 3 sprigs…
Butternut Tahini Spread Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 10 min Serves: 6-8 Super easy, crazy good roasted butternut squash dip. Move over, hummus! Ingredients 20 oz / 567 g package cubed butternut squash, or 1 large (approx 2 lb) butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2…
Roasted Rapini and White Beans with Polenta and Crispy Egg Prep time: 5 min Cook time: 20 min Total time: 25 min Serves: 4 Roasted broccoli rabe, white beans, polenta and tomatoes are crowned by a crispy fried egg. Ingredients 8 oz / 225 g rapini or broccoli rabe, chopped into 2″ lengths 9 oz…
Farro with Crispy Egg, Asparagus, Spinach and Dill Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 20 min Total time: 30 min Serves: 2-4 Crispy fried eggs tops farro with steamed asparagus, spinach and dill with a lemon Dijon dressing. Ingredients 1 cup farro 3 cups water 1/2 small shallot, minced (1-2 tsp) 2 Tbs fresh lemon…
Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup Prep time: 15 min Cook time: 30 min Total time: 45 min Serves: 4-6 A quick, creamy soup that gets a lift from warm spices, yogurt and a hazelnut parsley topping. Ingredients Soup: 1 lb / 450 g carrots, washed and chopped into 2″ lengths, halved lengthwise if thick 1…
Quick Tomato Ginger Soup Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Tomato soup gets a healthy makeover with coconut milk and a swift kick of coriander and fresh ginger Ingredients 1 Tbs coconut oil 1/2 large onion, roughly chopped (about 1.5 cups) 2″ piece of ginger, peeled and…
