Tag: vegetarian

Inauthentic Greek Salad

Inauthentic Greek Salad

What’s so difficult about Greek salad? It’s a salad with feta cheese. Right? Well, yes, but there’s more to it. I find there are a few simple tricks to go from a perfectly acceptable salad with feta cheese to a truly delicious Greek salad. First 

College Creativity – Ariana’s Black Beans and Rice

College Creativity – Ariana’s Black Beans and Rice

My daughter, Ariana, is a first-year college student, and has become a master at creating meals using improvisation. With her “to go” container the college gives every student, she packs a wide range of items from the college cafeteria and whips up late night meals 

The Knife Guy at Zerns – Winter Citrus Salad with Radicchio and Endive

The Knife Guy at Zerns – Winter Citrus Salad with Radicchio and Endive

About once a month on Friday afternoons after work and school in the 1970s, my parents would put my brothers and I in the back seat of the car – no seat belts required in the back seat – and drive to a cabin they 

Quinoa with Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, and Fried Shallots

Quinoa with Mushrooms, Butternut Squash, and Fried Shallots

Cooking for a crowd is harder than ever before, what with allergies and special diets and food preferences. Yes, options exist; they require that I put a little more time and effort into planning a menu that everyone can enjoy. And it requires some creativity. 

Lazy Summer Supper – Tomato Salad with Olives and Fresh Mozzarella

Lazy Summer Supper – Tomato Salad with Olives and Fresh Mozzarella

It’s the end of August, I’m feeling lazy, and it’s too hot for serious cooking in the kitchen. As tomato season is in full swing, we will not suffer. That means we’re eating lots of delicious, healthy tomato salads. They are quick and easy to 

Garden Overflow – Sautéed Green Beans with Fried Shallots

Garden Overflow – Sautéed Green Beans with Fried Shallots

One problem with a big garden is that when one type of vegetable is ripe, you are swamped with it. I know, I know, if all our problems were only this big and serious. Cue the violins. When I experience this garden overflow, I share 

How To Get Your Kid To Eat Vegetables – Herbed Vegetable Dip

How To Get Your Kid To Eat Vegetables – Herbed Vegetable Dip

Children don’t always eat their vegetables. With my son it was no problem; he would sit silently in the back seat of the car during long trips, for example, munching an entire feed bag full of raw vegetables. My daughter Ariana…well, not so much. I 

Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce – Fun to Make, Fun to Eat

Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce – Fun to Make, Fun to Eat

In 1979 we only had a small black and white television, so I did not watch much as a child. I do remember a commercial for Ortega tacos, in which people debated the best part about having tacos for dinner – making them or eating 

Kitchen Trends – Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Tahini Dressing

Kitchen Trends – Roasted Veggie Grain Bowl with Tahini Dressing

I tend to avoid trends in the kitchen. Even though I read a lot of cooking magazines, I’m always a little late to the party; I’m not one for change. I don’t own an Instant Pot. My second or third unopened tub of miso is