Zucchini Fritters

Serves 4-6 servings 2        zucchini, finely chopped 1        cup finely chopped parsley 1        small onion, finely chopped 1/2   cup all-purpose  flour 4        eggs 1/2    teaspoon black pepper salt to taste 1       cup olive  oil for frying -Combine the [...]

Vegan two sauce lasagna

serves 6 14     lasagna sheets for the tomato sauce 4       olive oil 4       cloves garlic, mashed 6      ounces can tomato paste 1       16-ounce can tomato sauce 1       teaspoon dry basil salt and pepper to taste for the basil pesto [...]

Food, Proverb and Culture

As I was telling someone the other day about my daughter’s refusal to try different kinds of food, but that she did try an egg roll the other day in a Chinese restaurant.  I finished my story by saying, knock on wood.  Which prompted me to begin thinking of such phrases that I’ve heard growing up [...]

Vegan and Gluten Free Spanakopita

Serves 4-6 2          pounds fresh spinach, chopped 1          medium onion, julienne 6          tablespoons olive oil 1          cup crumpled vegan feta * ¼        teaspoon black pepper 1 ½     cup gluten free flour mixture for savory recipe ** 4          tablespoons vegan butter 3          tablespoons pureed cooked rice ½        teaspoon salt ¼        teaspoon baking powder -To make the [...]

Eggplant Kufta

If you love eggplant like me, you are going to love this dish. It has flavor, texture, color and it is very healthy. serves 4 2          medium eggplant 1          small onion, chopped 1          cup chopped parsley 1/2      cup chopped cilantro 2 [...]

Stuffed vegetable part 2/ the easy way..Stuffed zucchini with bulgur

Stuffed zucchini with bulgur and garbanzo beans serves 4 4      zucchinis 2      cups coarse bulgur or #3 1      cup cooked garbanzo beans 4      scallions, chopped 2      medium ripe tomatoes, diced 1/4  cup chopped fresh mint zest of two lemons 1/4   cup tomato paste 1 [...]

Stuffed vegetables part 1, the hard way

Someone  a long time ago decided that because zucchini by itself wasn’t satisfying their hunger, they would stuff it with more filling ingredients, such as meat, rice and bulgur. I’ve often wondered who invented stuffed vegetables.  It got out of control when some unknown cook began stuffing and wrapping whatever was handy. People in the [...]