Italian vegetarian dinner party recipes

Lemon & Garlic Green Beans

It is rare to have a side dish which everyone keeps reaching for instead of the main dish. That's especially true if its a fairly simple green…

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Wonderful and lighter alternative to baked eggplant Parmesan and wonderful for summer or fall nights. I use canned pasta sauce (basil if you have…

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But…

Bean Gratin

This delicious and healthy recipe can be made with any variety of white bean, dried or canned. I used dried cannellini beans. Great Northern beans…

Granita di caffè (Coffee Ice)

Folks, don't let the summer end without trying out granita. Most commonly made with coffee or lemon juice, granita is a kind of rustic sorbetto,…

Shaved Brussels Sprout and Farro Salad

This recipe is adapted from one by Susan Spungen. I thought it was phenomenal. If you can't find Farro, you…

It's In The Bag. Perfect Potatoes In 45 Minutes...No, Really!

As most food bloggers, I'm always searching for the glamour shot. Not for myself mind you, that coal barge…

Tuesday Night At The Sonoma Farmers' Market And A Santa Rosa Plum Crostata

I must have been a farmer in a previous life. For as long as I can…

Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of…

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni

Orange perfumed risotto

A very straightforward dish. A light risotto with a delicate aroma of orange. You will use the zest as well as the juice so it would be best to use…

Rotini with Swiss Chard

Healthy and delicious, this recipe is a stand-out as a vegetarian main dish or side dish. Simple preparation and quick cooking bring this pasta…

Rotini with Pesto, Tomatoes and Spinach

My friend's daughter tasted this last year on a vacation and dubbed it the "Best Pasta Ever." I'll go along…

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Heirloom tomato's are coming into season (as I'm writing this) - this is a wonderful dish for summertime picnics or a light weekend lunch. Also a…