Tabbouleh is a traditional, cold Middle Eastern Salad made with bulgar wheat. Since that’s out of the picture for me and my gluten issues (sigh) I make this now with either quinoa or buckwheat. Both are great substitutions. I love serving it alongside of my chipotle hummus, falafel, and Israeli salad (combo of cucumbers, tomatoes,…
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage-it’s rich in tradition. Eastern European and Irish traditions alike use cabbage in a number of dishes. Why? Cabbage is easy to grow and to store. It lasts a while when wrapped up properly, is inexpensive, and can feed a crowd. In addition. the health benefits of cabbage are great. Including any member of the…
Tomato Red Lentil Curry Soup
Oh my! I have never cooked with curry leaves before today. I have found a new spice that I am IN LOVE with (don’t tell my husband!). So fragrant and warm smelling, this soup is like a bite of Indian heaven. This dish was inspired by a red lentil recipe I saw through www.rouxbe.com, in…
Tomato Cauliflower Stew
The sweetness of tomatoes, combined with the heartiness of cauliflower creates a hearty vegetable stew. This fall has been so unbelievable warm, that I’m still bringing in tomatoes! Quite unusual here in Buffalo for the end of October. The vibrant colors of our heirlooms, create so beautiful combinations, and create sweet soups and sauces. We…
Garden Fresh Ratatouille
It’s nearing the end of our garden and we brought in a killer harvest of eggplant and tomatoes. While I plan on roasting some to freeze, I did make a great batch of this ratatouille, as well this great tomato eggplant and cauliflower stew. Eggplant has a meaty texture to it and takes on other flavors…
