Seasonally, this pumpkin soup is probably better suited to mid-October than mid-March, but no matter. It’s irresistible any time of year. Do not pass go; do not collect $200. Get in my belly! Apologies. That must have been my Id talking. What my unconscious is trying to say is, you should make this soup happen. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘vegetarian’
Roasted Pumpkin Cream Soup
Posted in Recipes, tagged cream of pumpkin, gluten free, gourd soup, healthy, leeks, main, main dish, pumpkin soup, roasted pumpkin, soup, squash soup, starter, vegetarian on 03/09/2010 | 2 Comments »
Persian Almond & Sour Cherry Rice Pilaf
Posted in Recipes, tagged almonds, baked, butter, gluten free, Iranian, Persian, pilaf, rice, side dish, sour cherries, vegetarian on 02/03/2010 | 9 Comments »
This unusual rice pilaf makes a great side dish for baked chicken or grilled meat. The combination of sweet/savory and tart/buttery flavors is delicious. I imagine it would even be good using a prepared saffron rice mix (steamed, not boiled as this recipe calls for) in a pinch. But what I like about making your own [...]
Shortcut Spinach Potato Cream Soup
Posted in Recipes, tagged appetizer, creamed spinach, easy, main, potato soup, quick, spinach potato cream soup, spinach soup, starter, vegetarian on 01/05/2010 | 4 Comments »
For reasons I don’t quite understand, fresh washed, bagged baby spinach costs an arm and a leg in Berlin. I guess it hasn’t caught on in trendy circles yet. If only the hipsters with painted on jeans and hideous shaved haircuts had an inkling of the green deliciousness they’re missing. Anyway. Here’s a simple recipe [...]
Using Leftovers: Mashed Potato Pancakes
Posted in Recipes, tagged breakfast, German, Kartoffelpuffer, latke, main, potato pancakes, side dish, using leftovers, vegetarian on 12/31/2009 | 5 Comments »
I love savory food for breakfast, especially when someone else cooks it. This morning my husband hit it out of the park with skillet-fried mashed potato pancakes. They were awesome—fluffy, crispy, and golden all over. Two bites in, I was already insisting he transcribe the recipe to share with you. Hungry yet?
Football Food: Spinach Artichoke Dip
Posted in Recipes, tagged appetizer, baked, cheesy, dips, football food, guest blogger, snacks, tailgating, tortilla chips, vegetarian on 11/11/2009 | 3 Comments »
I’m excited to introduce a new guest blogger, Chris Ferrera, whom I’ve known since we were gangly teenagers wearing braces and carrying ugly purses (me, at least). We’ve been best buds since the time when a big night out was meeting at the mall to gossip over virgin piña coladas and spinach dip. Ah…the days before [...]
Using Leftovers: Fried Quinoa Cakes with Mushroom Ragout
Posted in Ingredients, Recipes, tagged easy, fried, Italian, main dish, panko, quino cakes, quinoa, vegetarian on 11/08/2009 | Leave a Comment »
The other night, while my husband made a delicious roast pork loin, I was in charge of cooking the side dish. I followed the German instructions on my package of quinoa (which called for too much water and cooking time) and ended up with a soggy, risotto-like pot of mush. So much for stereotypes about [...]
Chunky Potato Cream Soup
Posted in Recipes, tagged easy, low fat, main dish, potato, soup, stew, vegetarian on 10/26/2009 | 1 Comment »
Image via The Big Blend Cool weather just screams out for hearty, homey food, don’t you think? The weather dropped a good 15 or 20 degrees (Fahrenheit…have to specify now!) this past month in Berlin, and I’ve been craving comfort food. This chunky, creamy potato soup fits the bill without being a total fat-bomb. It’s [...]
Japanese Curry with Crispy Tofu Cutlets (Tofu Katsu Kare)
Posted in Ingredients, Recipes, Technique, tagged Asian, curry, dinner, Japanese, main, roux, savory, spicy, stew, vegetarian on 08/13/2009 | 4 Comments »
Rumor has it that curry made its way from India to Japan during the colonial period via the British navy. There it morphed into a mild, savory-sweet roux-based sauce that’s the perfect counterpoint to a crispy piece of pork or tofu. If you’re used to eating coconut-milk laden or incredibly spicy curries, Japanese curry is [...]
To Try: Hearty Veracruz-Style Black Bean Soup
Posted in Recipes, tagged black bean soup, chipotle, main, NYT, vegetarian on 03/27/2009 | 1 Comment »
Credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times This recipe comes from Martha Rose Shulman of the New York Times, who publishes a ton of great-looking vegetarian recipes. Beans are not only a protein- and fiber-rich food, they’re also super economical. And if you have any leftover bags of spinach lurking in your refrigerator, this [...]
Cream of Broccoli-Potato Soup
Posted in Recipes, tagged broccoli, light, soup, vegetarian on 01/05/2009 | 1 Comment »
This soup manages to be creamy without adding loads of heavy cream. My Uncle Joe invented it when I was a kid, and he called it “Low Cal No Cow Soup.” My version is inspired by his (although there’s a little “cow” thanks to the butter.) This could easily be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable [...]