Category Archives: Vegetarian

Watermelon Curry

Watermelon Curry ¼ large seedless watermelon, cut in 1 ½ inch cubes 1 ½ red chili Pinch of turmeric ½ tsp coriander 1 tsp garlic puree 2 T oil ¼ tsp cumin seeds Sugar to taste 2-3 tsp lime juice … Continue reading

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Corn Casserole

6 ears of corn grated 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper Beat eggs yolks thoroughly and mix with corn, add milk, salt and pepper.  Beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Carefully fold whites into corn … Continue reading

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Ravioli – Swiss Chard and Cheese Filling

6 cups Spinach or Swiss Chard stems and spines removed, finely chopped  12 T oil 12 eggs 1 cup grated cheese or mixture of grated parmesan and ricotta cheese 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves parsley garlic marjarom grated bread crumbs Stuff … Continue reading

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Green Pasta – al verde pasta

My mom didn’t have a food processor when I was kid, so all this would have been hand chopped.  I loved green spaghetti night.  I didn’t have the original recipe, so I kept trying to find a recipe that came close.  This … Continue reading

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Califlower and Potato Curry – allo gobi

Califlower and potato curry I have also had this with carrots added.  Also excellent. Califlower is not my thing but while traveling, a friend ordered this dish and the memory is still with me.  1 ½ cups chopped fresh coconut (or substitute 1/2 … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmesan – Parmigiana di Melanzani

1 1/2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch slices Salt Flout 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups your favorite pasta sauce 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly greated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to … Continue reading

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Parsnip, Apple, Carrot, Macadamian Nut Soup

My Mom used to make parsnips.  I love the taste of them.  This soup is perfect when it is rainy and cold outside and you are sitting in front of the fire chatting it up with friends.  Bring on the rain!  Serves … Continue reading

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Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms – Spinach, Ricotta and Mozzarella

4 large Portobello mushrooms 2/3 cup Ricotta cheese 10 oz bag spinach, cooked, squeezed and chopped 2 tbsp flour 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup monterrey jack or mozzarella cheese, grated or finely diced 2 … Continue reading

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Salsa Cruda and Spaghetti

 The combination of hot pasta and fresh, cool, ripe tomatoes, basil and garlic is fabulous.  Do not serve cheese with this sauce. 3-4 large, ripe eating tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded basil leaves 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup good olive … Continue reading

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Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta

  2 Diced tomatoes (Some recipes would have you peel the tomatoes, not happening in my kitchen. Who has that kinda time?) 5-10 Finely chopped or shredded basil leaves Finely chopped garlic (at least one clove) Splash with Champagne Vinegarette … Continue reading

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