by Admin | Mar 1, 2022 | Vegetables and Fruits, Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
VEGAN WITHOUT THE YOGURT GARNISH /// MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS This is a thick pot of lentils seasoned with coriander seeds, cumin, and Aleppo pepper or chili. The lentils are cooked until just about softened, then lightly browned onions and spices are stirred in. In many...
by Admin | Feb 28, 2022 | Legumes, Lunch, Vegetables and Fruits
VEGAN /// MAKES 6 SERVINGS This Iranian dish is another example of sweet-and-sour baked beans. Middle Eastern baked beans are sweetened with pomegranate molasses, which also has a sour tang to it. You can find the pomegranate molasses in Middle Eastern markets. The...
by Admin | Feb 27, 2022 | Appetizers
Polenta is a wonderful grain dish to become familiar with because it is so quick to make, and it goes well with most vegetables and sauces. This is a sumptuous appetizer that is richly varied in texture, with a crispy coating on the outside, light and moist polenta...
by Admin | Feb 27, 2022 | Vegetables and Fruits
MAKES 6 SERVINGS One of my favorite baked bean dishes, this is inspired by a Greek recipe, and even though it’s Mediterranean, for once in my bean-cooking life I’m not calling for garlic (add it if you wish). The sweet and sour flavors and the peppers and tomatoes...
by Admin | Feb 26, 2022 | Lunch, Soups
VEGAN WITHOUT THE CHEESE /// MAKES 6 SERVINGS Winter squash makes a great partner for white beans—or most types of beans for that matter. It sweetens the broth as it simmers, as do the leeks. This is a perfect winter stew. The method is slightly different from the...
