Vegetarian recipes

Eggplant and Peas Stew

This recipe was invented by my good friend Brian Bedrosian. He recommends that you "Should drink red wine while cooking and eating for best…

Chilled Italian Zucchini Appetizer

This is a fantastic recipe that I adapted from Marcella Hazen. She recommends serving this at room…

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for…

Mango Salsa

The Best Chile Rellenos Ever

I love chile rellenos and this is a spectacular recipe - I use a little less cheese than you'll probably get in a restaurant, but it "feels" better…

Moroccan Eggplant

This eggplant makes an excellent warm side dish. It can also be refrigerated and served as a delicious salad. Either way, you'll be glad you tried…

Easy pumpkin pies with brandy whipped cream

These pies only take about 10 minutes to prepare, but they taste wonderful. If you're looking for a pumpkin…

Warm Chickpea and Greens Salad

This was also a big hit at our weekend getaway. The combination of greens, chickpeas, and sumac with lemon and fresh mint is really to die for.…

Amazing Red Lentil and Tomato Soup

I never thought I would have a red lentil soup that could match the Turkish red lentil soup that I have been…

Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan

This is a simple and delicious Italian recipe adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. We leave out the egg and sometimes the lemon (depends on what you…

Mushrooms with Butter, Garlic and Croutons

This is a delicious and easy to make mushroom dish. It tastes as good as fancy stuffed mushrooms, but is half…

Fried Rice with Tempeh

This is a delicious and healthy way to have fried rice. The tempeh provides a salty nuttiness similar to adding bacon, but with healthy goodness…

Mexican Veggie Rice

Tuscan Vegetable Soup - La Ribollita

We made a heaping pot of this up at Heavenly Valley last week when up there for ski week. It was the perfect…

Quinoa Pilaf with Pine Nuts

This is an easy and tasty side dish we served with stuffed chicken breast. The original recipe called for bulgur, but we had quinoa on hand and I…