A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
CLASSIC ITALIAN RISOTTO WITH RADICCHIO AND TALEGGIO Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 28 minutes Serves: 4 A classic risotto dish from Veneto, Italy, that combines radicchio, white wine, onion, Carnaroli rice, and mellow cubes of Taleggio. Ingredients 3 Tbsp e.v.o. oil (or a mix of oil and butter) 1 small…
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH LENTILS AND PEARL ONIONS Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 4 servings Roasted Acorn Squash with Lentils and Pearl Onions exemplifies flavors of seasonal vegetables using simple roasting techniques and wonderful organic ingredients giving us the best results that passionate foodies can give! Ingredients 1 acorn…
LEMON CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 big size muffins (or 10 regular size muffins) Light and fluffy, sweet and tart, these scrumptious Lemon Cream Cheese Muffins are a great way to start your day with a smile Ingredients 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour…
SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND POTATO CROQUETTES Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Total time: Serves: 10 croquettes Spaghetti Squash and Potato croquettes combine the sweet textured luxuriousness of roasted squash and that soft creamy starchness and comfort of mashed whipped potato. How much better can an appetizer get! Ingredients Spaghetti Squash: 1 medium 600…
EASY CINNAMON APPLE BUTTER Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes Serves: 1 medium jar A silky and luscious homemade apple jam, with just the slight hint of cinnamon, to spread on your morning toast, English muffin, or biscuit, that will help you start the day on a…
HOMEMADE VEGETABLE STOCK Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes Serves: 1 litre vegetable broth/ 4 bowls vegetable soup Homemade Vegetable Stock, a great way to use up things in the fridge, and also to have some delicious vegetable stock on hand. Ingredients 4 cups celery, including leaves, washed and chopped fine…
RED RICE WITH BRAISED GARLIC CHILI BROCCOLINI Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Serves: 4 Red Rice with Braised Garlic Chili Broccolini, is one of those simple yet plentiful dishes that not only looks good but tastes even better. Ingredients Rice: 1 cup red rice 2 cups water 1…
OM ALI – EGYPTIAN BREAD PUDDING Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Total time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Om Ali – Egyptian Bread Pudding, a scrumptious, traditional, Egyptian dessert, equivalent to North America’s bread pudding. Ingredients 250 g store bought palmiers 500 ml (1/2 lt) full fat (3.25%) milk 1/4 cup cane sugar…
NONNI’S LEMON COOKIES Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 2 dozen cookies Spongy ultra soft lemon flavored cookies that go so well with milk, tea, or a cup of coffee. A perfect European breakfast! Ingredients 3 1/4 cups (356 g) “00” flour (or all purpose) 3 tsp (12…
BEETROOT RICOTTA GNOCCHI IN A BROWN BUTTER GORGONZOLA SAUCE Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: Serves: 2 Soft, pillowy ricotta gnocchi with the unmistakable color and flavor of the beetroot, in a creamy-dreamy brown butter gorgonzola sauce. Ingredients 180 g cooked beets 200 g ricotta 3 tbsp Parmigiano 1 small lemon,…
Braised Savoy Cabbage Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 as a side A simple, easy, and quick side dish yet packed with flavor. The cabbage cooks slowly, covered, in a soffritto of oil, garlic, and chili flakes, and just a touch of water until nice and tender….
Spaghetti with Broccoli Sicilian-style Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 4 Spaghetti with Broccoli Sicilian-style: hints of saffron, raisins, pine nuts, and toasted breadcrumbs. A symphony on the plate. Ingredients 1 medium Romanesco broccoli 300 g spaghetti 25 g pine nuts 25 g golden raisins 1 package saffron (0.1 g), dissolved in…