by Admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Bread, Vegetables and Fruits
VEGAN WITHOUT THE CHEESE /// MAKES ENOUGH FOR 8 TO 10 TACOS If you can’t get squash blossoms for these summer tacos, go ahead and make the filling without them. But if you have a garden and you’re looking for ways to use squash flowers, they’re welcome in a taco. 1...
by Admin | Mar 2, 2022 | Vegetables and Fruits
VEGAN WITHOUT THE CHEESE /// MAKES ENOUGH FOR 8 TO 10 TACOS I know, fava beans are Mediterranean, not Mexican (though there are some wonderful soups made with dried fava beans in the state of Veracruz). But they’re so pretty and delicious with the corn, the texture...
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...