Category Archives: Vegetables

SPINACH PIE … a vegetarian dish that will make your reputation as a splendid cook

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SPINACH PIE  in all its glory This dish looks  professional and complicated.  In reality it is easy to make.  Don’t be concerned about using phyllo pastry dough.   In this recipe perfection isn’t necessary.    If a sheet tears just keep going.  … Continue reading

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SWEET POTATO MOUSSE a classic Thanksgiving dish.

There is a young man in our family with the soul of a poet, the eye of an artist and the dark, handsome look of a young Lord Byron.  What makes him truly outstanding he shows his heart when he … Continue reading

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ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH GARLIC

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When you roast cauliflower you create magic.  Bland cauliflower becomes full of flavour.  Now roast it with  some garlic,  toss it with toasted walnuts or pine nuts, parsley and fresh lemon juice and you’ll have a delicious, delectable, delightful  treat. … Continue reading

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SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA CURRY

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Our November skies are gray, and at times the rain is relentless.  We call it our monsoon season.  This is when you want something spicy simmering away on the stove, filling the kitchen with exotic fragrance. This is one of … Continue reading

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MARCELLA HAZAN VERSUS KRAFT CAULIFLOWER DINNER – NO CONTEST!

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Marcella Hazan’s recipe for CAULIFLOWER WITH CHEESE SAUCE is the single most visited recipe on my blog.    The recipe combines the “comfort” of a distinguished cheese sauce and the healthy aspect of a roasted vegetable. The cauliflower when roasted  enveloped … Continue reading

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CORN GLORIOUS CORN ON THE COB CORN!!!

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Corn the cob.  Corn on the cob eaten in gorgeously mess fashion.  Pick up and gnawed while butter  smears over your fingers and cheeks and runs off your chin.  This is eating at the trough and it is socially acceptable.    … Continue reading

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SOUTH INDIAN POTATO CURRY … add some spice to your life!

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This is another delicious Indian dish.   I made it  to accompany the spicy shrimp stir-fry.  Add some rice and vegetables and you have the makings of a wonderful Indian meal.  The great part is, it’s  an easy dish to prepare … Continue reading

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IN PRAISE OF TOMATOES

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I take just two ingredients, Glittering  gray diamonds of sea salt Gorgeous  globes  of sun-kissed tomatoes, I embrace my laziness and stand over the kitchen sink, juice running down my arms Eating tomatoes. It is perfection. For dinner I’ll put … Continue reading

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PICKLED CARROTS WITH MINT

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I’m always looking for appetizers that will keep guests satisfied, not to mention occupied, before the main event.   The trick is finding taste-tempting starters that are light and full of flavour .  This recipe takes just 5 minutes to make, … Continue reading

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GRILLED EGGPLANT IN THAI GARLIC SAUCE

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Two garden pots  of eggplants have delivered a bumper crop of these elegant vegetables.   This is a simple recipe to make on the barbecue or grill.  Garlicky and tender, Thai-Style eggplant is a great side dish. GRILLED EGGPLANT THAI STYLE … Continue reading

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