During Lent, my family does not eat meat on Fridays. Having a “meat and potatoes” husband, I found it difficult to find meatless dinner ideas that would keep him happy. In my search, I came across many different recipes for sweet potato stew, so I took a few ingredients from various recipes and combined them […]
Main Dish – Vegetarian
Zucchini Casserole
This texture of this cheesy casserole reminds me of a quiche…it just melts in your mouth. My family likes meat, so I sometimes add ham or bacon and I’ll toss in a few extra spices to kick it up a notch, but let me say, it is very tasty just as it is. I hope […]
Zucchini Pancakes
Years ago I had a big garden which yielded an enormous crop of zucchini. Even after sharing with friends and neighbors, I still had tons, so I started my search for zucchini recipes. Luckily, I found this gem. I didn’t think my family would care for it as they are “meat and potato” folks, but […]
Chana Masala (Savory Indian Garbanzo Beans)
My old friend Sudesh shared this recipe with me almost 50 years ago. It’s a savory mix of chick peas, tomatoes, garlic, onions and spices…lots of spices, simmered to perfection. The chick peas are served with Roti or Naan bread. I cook the chick peas in a pressure cooker, but the old stove top method […]
Goodwich Sandwich
Sometimes I like to have a “meatless meal”, and this sandwich has always been a favorite of mine. Back in the 80’s, this very tasty vegetarian “hand held meal” became popular. It’s chock full of tasty vegetables and grilled onions, served in a pita pocket. You can add or omit some of the items to […]
Crustless Spinach Quiche
This gluten free spinach quiche will be enjoyed by everyone. It’s easy to assemble and tastes fabulous. Chock full of spinach, onions, eggs and cheese.
Aloo Gobi (Cauliflower & Potatoes)
For many years I worked with a lovely lady from India. Avani would bring a large bowl of this dish to work and we would snack on it for hours. She would make one “mild” bowl for folks like me, that don’t eat lots of hot peppers and one for the troopers , chuck full […]