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Summer recipes don’t always need tomatoes or corn to feel seasonal. Sometimes all they need is an eggplant, a little fire, and enough good ingredients to let simplicity become something memorable. These charred eggplant boats are exactly that kind of dish. They’re seasoned simply with …
The days are longer now, the markets are greener, and lunch starts looking a lot more appealing when it comes in a bowl instead of between two slices of bread. Which is to say: it’s time to step up the salad game. This Curried Chickpea …
A tasty blend of lentils and eggplant covered with a light fluffy ricotta and bechamel topping combine for a delicious vegetarian version of moussaka that is every bit as good as the meat filled version. Dried lentils simmered in vegetable stock replace the more traditional …
There are evenings in the kitchen when the only thing that makes sense is a frittata. Not the puffy, brunch-bound affair you may have met before, but a weeknight frittata—lean, bright, cooked hot and fast, as unfussy as tying your shoes. This one starts with …
Ah, the lazy days of summer have arrived, and with them, the crown jewels of the season: ripe, juicy tomatoes. There’s something almost sacred about this time of year, when the earth gifts us with these vibrant orbs of flavor, each bite a reminder of …
Eggplant koftas are a delicious vegetarian dish that are perfect for those who want a healthy, flavorful meal. Koftas are a type of meatball that are popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, but the eggplant version is a great vegetarian alternative. For a …
Years ago, there was an amazing, tiny Middle Eastern takeout joint near where I worked that sold an array of delicious dishes, that they rotated on their chalkboard menu depending on day of the week. My absolute favorite was an aromatic rice and lentil dish, …
Hummus with a sweet and spicy twist! A bowl of creamy hummus is always a crowd pleaser, whether a classic hummus or a veggie packed variation like this Spicy Red Pepper Hummus. The hint of sweetness from the red bell peppers is balanced nicely by …
Every spring/summer I always plant lots of basil as we go through so much of it. This year my plants are doing so well that I (almost) have more basil then I know what to do with. all in all, not a bad problem to …
A taste of Provençe! Summer Ratatouille with Tapenade makes a perfect main course salad on a hot summer evening This simple salad is a lighter, summer version of a classic French Provençal vegetable stew, ratatouille. This salad is so easy to make, it almost doesn’t …