Cuisine: Vegetarian

One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks

One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks is delicious and easy to make and is made in just one pot. Pasta with mushrooms and leeks is a classic Italian dish that's both flavorful and comforting. The earthy mushrooms and the slightly sweet leeks come together to create a rich and satisfying sauce. You can use any type of pasta you like, and you can also add other vegetables or proteins to the dish.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Simple Wild Rice Salad from The Silver Palate

This Simple Wild Rice Salad from The Silver Palate is a classic salad. It's made with Uncle Ben's wild rice, pecans, golden raisins, orange rind, mint, and a simple orange juice dressing. The flavors of the wild rice, pecans, and raisins are perfectly complemented by the brightness of the orange rind and mint. The dressing is light and tangy, and it helps to bring all of the flavors together. It's best made ahead of time and allowed to sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to develop.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Tomato Curry with Coconut Rice

In an effort to not eat much meat, I made Nigella Lawson's Tomato Curry with Coconut Rice, which is a great meatless Monday meal. It's made with fresh cherry tomatoes, coconut milk, spices, and basmati rice. The curry is creamy and flavorful, and the coconut rice adds a touch of sweetness. I added some sultanas (golden raisins), which is a nice addition.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters

I made dinner from my freezer last night, I didn't feel like going to the market in 100° F heat. The recipe calls for fresh broccoli, but I used frozen instead.
Crispy Broccoli Parmesan Fritters are made with simple ingredients - broccoli, onion, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings. The broccoli is cooked until tender, then mashed and mixed with the other ingredients. It's then fried until golden brown and crispy.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Miso Ginger Scallion Butter

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Miso Ginger Scallion Butter is a delicious and healthy side dish. The cabbage is roasted until tender and caramelized, and the miso ginger scallion butter adds a flavorful and savory touch. It's topped with roasted pistachios. Our guests went crazy for this and it's so easy to make.

By Leslie Blythe

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

Spanakopita Spring Rolls

Spanakopita spring rolls are a delicious and crispy snack or appetizer that combines the flavors of traditional spanakopita (a Greek spinach pie) with the convenience of spring rolls. They are made with a filling of spinach, feta cheese, and dill, then wrapped in a spring roll wrapper, sprinkled with sesame seeds, and baked until golden brown. Serve with a lemony garlic yogurt dip.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: Makes 8

Broccoli Quinoa with Parmesan & White Beans

Broccoli Quinoa with Parmesan & White Beans is a healthy and delicious one-pan dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is packed with nutrients from the broccoli, quinoa, and white beans, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. The Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. Quinoa is also gluten-free, making it a good choice for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Stuffed Avocados with Creamy Chickpea Salad

Stuffed Avocados with Creamy Chickpea Salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is made with chickpeas, Greek yogurt, red or green onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and parsley. It is then stuffed into ripe avocados, and the avocados are topped with a sprinkle of black pepper.
This dish is a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It is also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a great option for people with dietary restrictions.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Spanish Tortilla de Patatas Potato Omelette

My friend Marc made this outstanding Spanish Tortilla de Patatas (or Potato Omelette), which is a popular Spanish dish made with eggs, potatoes, and onions. It is a type of tortilla, which is a Spanish omelet. Tortilla de Patatas is a traditional tapas dish in Spain, and it is also often served as a main course or a snack.
The ingredients for Tortilla de Patatas are simple: potatoes, onions, eggs, salt, and olive oil. The potatoes are cooked in olive oil until they are soft and golden brown. The onions are cooked in the same oil until they are translucent. The eggs are beaten together with salt. The potatoes and onions are then added to the eggs, and the mixture is cooked in a frying pan until the eggs are set.
Tortilla de Patatas is a versatile dish that can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature. It can be eaten on its own, or it can be served with bread, salad, or other tapas.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Vegetable & Goat Cheese Tart

I am in Connecticut for a while staying with my mom. I found a fabulous little farmers market super close by at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. I bought some vegetables and decided to make this Vegetable & Goat Cheese Tart. This tart is very versatile. You can use any combination of vegetables. You can make one big one or individual tarts. I used herbed goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, and asparagus. It's so simple and easy to make. Serve it with a mixed green salad.

By Leslie Blythe

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