Ful Medames is a Middle Eastern fava bean stew. There are probably as many variations as there are cooks in that corner of the world. I first learned about this dish from a friend who had been born in Egypt. She made it often and […]
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Tasty Tuesday … Curried Quinoa & Cauliflower Bake
Cauliflower has always been one of my favorite vegetables. It’s a mild-tasting, versatile and keeps for a while in the refrigerator. Here is a quick and super easy casserole that uses cauliflower, shiitakes, quinoa and curry powder, all ingredients I love to cook with and […]
Tasty Tuesday … A Pot of Beans two Ways
We love beans, but ever since getting a Instant Pot we love them even more. There just isn’t any comparison between freshly cooked dried beans and the canned ones from the store. Don’t get me wrong, canned beans are better than no beans at […]
Tasty Tuesday … Black Beans with Mangoes
Of all the varieties of beans and lentils in the world I think black beans are my absolute favorite. They cook relatively quickly in the Instant Pot and also turn out great when simmered in the slow cooker. Don’t soak them if you want them […]
Tasty Tuesday … Savory Corn Cakes
Early last year I stocked up my pantry with all kinds of things I don’t usually buy. “Those things” would be a few canned vegetables! Since it wasn’t clear how this whole pandemic thing would work out, I thought better safe than sorry, especially as […]
Tasty Tuesday … Roasted Leeks, Garbanzo Bean & Farro Salad
When I recently noticed this salad recipe in the NYT and realized that I had all the ingredients in the house, I just had to make it! It was every bit as delicious as the recipe sounded. We love leeks, garbanzo beans and of course […]
Tasty Tuesday … Non-Traditional Vegetable Tagine
When the Zendog and I lived in Germany long ago, we’d often hop on the train to somewhere for a quick get-away: Paris, Amsterdam, Annecy-sur-lac, Avignon, Geneva … You name it! Back then, I had a fabulous job with great hours. I worked eleven 24-hour […]
Tasty Tuesday … Muhammara
Every time I’ve taken this dip to a gathering during pre-pandemic times, it was a huge hit! I’d venture to say that hummus is probably the most famous and popular one of middle eastern dips, judging from my experience in what people bring to gatherings […]
Tasty Tuesday … Green Beans Almandine
Sometimes there’s nothing better than an old-fashioned, tried and true side dish like these green beans. When our kids were still at home I could always count on this dish to be eaten without any complaints. I still make them whenever they come over for […]
Tasty Tuesday … Chickpea & Farro Soup
Winter has finally left and the sun’s been shining just about every single day. The temperatures are warming up and whenever the cold east wind stops blowing for a few moments I feel like I am on a tropical island. Oregon has a fairly mild […]
Tasty Tuesday … Vegan Cashew Nut Stir-Fry
Here’s a quick, easy and healthy stir-fry you can whip up in no time at all. It’s probably faster than picking up to-go food or waiting for a delivery to arrive on your doorstep. Just remember to put on the rice before you heat up […]
Tasty Tuesday … Best Polenta Lasagna with Spinach! Ever!
Much of yesterday I spent in the garden, where I cut back shrubs and bushes, raked up an incredible amount of fir branches which had come down during the ice storm and stuffed our green cans fuller than my suitcase for a trip. There’s only […]
Tasty Tuesday … Vegan Black Bean & Mushroom Tortilla Soup
Last week I’d come across this recipe in the WaPo and since I had all the ingredients, I decided to give it a try. While the list of ingredients looks rather long, I can assure you that it comes together fairly quickly for such a […]
Tasty Tuesday … Silky-Smooth Vegetable Miso Soup
Like in much of the country, last weekend was a weather mess here in Oregon. It’s been about ten days since the ice storm decended on us and unfortunately there are still thousands of homes without power. We had lost power a couple of times, […]
Tasty Tuesday … Tomato Sambal with Bok Choy and Tempeh
If you’ve ever been to Bali or any of the other Indonesian islands, you probably noticed tempeh on most of their restaurant menus. Tempeh, a traditional Indonesian food is made from fermented soybeans. It’s made using a special fungus to begin a natural culturing process […]
Tasty Tuesday … Marc Bittman’s Preserved Lemons
A little late this week, but this jar full of salty-tart preserved lemons will make you smile every time you use them! Winter here on the West-coast means beautifully fragrant and sweet-tart Meyer lemons! Last time I went to the store I procured a giant […]
Tasty Tuesday … Vegetable Barley Soup
During my last trip to the grocery store I was finally able to get a bag of whole grain pearled barley to make this soup again. It’s nothing fancy, but it’s oh so good on a cold and rainy day. There are loads of veggies […]
Tasty Tuesday … Lemony Roasted Vegetables and Feta Cheese
This simple roasted vegetable dish will be on my menu regularly! When I noticed this recipe in the New York Times I thought “that looks really good”, and since I had all the ingredients I decided to make this on New Years Eve. It was […]
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