Cuisine: Vegetarian

Spinach and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Potatoes

These Spinach and Gorgonzola-Stuffed Potatoes is a recipe from Yotam Ottolenghi's new cookbook, Simple, A Cookbook which came out last week. There are so many recipes in this book that I need to make soon. This was dinner for 2. What could be better than a twice baked potato, especially when it has spinach, gorgonzola and walnuts?! 

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Brussels Sprout and Gruyère Gratin

This Brussels Sprout and Gruyère Gratin makes an incredible side dish for your holiday table. I actually cut the recipe in half just to test it, but do not cut the cheese sauce in half! That is the chef's prerogative!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

French Beans & Snow Peas with Hazelnut & Orange

This French Beans & Snow Peas with Hazelnut & Orange recipe come from Ottolenghi: The Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi. These crisp green beans and snap peas are taken to a whole other level using hazelnut oil and fresh orange zest. Not only is it a beautiful dish, but it's also delicious!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Maple and Pistachio Rainbow Carrots

The Maple and Pistachio Rainbow Carrots make a beautifully colorful autumnal side dish to add to your repertoire for the upcoming holidays. 

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Zucchini Marinated with Lemon & Mint

Zucchini is transformed when it’s sliced very thinly and it marinated in a lemony vinaigrette. You should assemble this dish at least four hours before you wish to serve it so that the zucchini has time to soak up the lemony marinade.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parsley Dressing

This Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon-Parsley Dressing is very easy to make. Roasting vegetables is an excellent way to maximize the flavor of any vegetable. The lemon parsley dressing brightens up this delicious side dish. 

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Sauce

My daughter Zoe has been doing the Bon Appétit, Basically 10 x 10 recipe, which is "Ten weeks, ten recipes that will make you a better cook". I'm not sure what week this is, but I'm very impressed with how she has been cooking. This Crispy Roasted Broccoli with Tahini Sauce looks really good. I didn't have any, but I will insist she makes it at our house soon.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins

Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme

This Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme is probably some of the best rice I've ever made. I actually made it a long time ago, but the photo was so bad I didn't post it. This photo isn't great either! This tangy brown rice dish can be served warm, or chilled as a salad or side.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Haricots Verts and White Beans with Shallot Vinaigrette

This recipe for Haricots Verts and White Beans with Shallot Vinaigrette is a wonderful combination of creamy white beans and slightly crunchy haricots verts, which makes an interesting textural mix, and it’s sturdy enough to stand at room temperature for several hours. I love anything that I can make ahead. Truth be told, I did not soak the beans overnight, I used canned beans! I was a bit pressed for time.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 15 mins
  • Yields: 10 - 12 Servings

Quick Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella

This Quick Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella is an easy back to school, family-friendly meal, using minimal ingredients. It's pasta with tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings