Our local South Florida farmer’s markets are currently featuring homegrown produce – zucchini, green beans, Swiss chard, tomatoes to name a few. It’s also prime…
Browsing Category Meatless Lenten Dishes
Lenten Swiss Chard and White Bean Soup
The Lenten season is here, so I’m offering a vegetarian version of one of my favorite soups. Hope you’ll like it! Swiss chard and white…
A Request for Chiltik – an eggplant, tomato and garlic dish
Can anyone help? Beth Lewis is looking for a specific dish called Chiltik. Here’s her request: “Years ago, my husband had a dish in Germany…
Tabbouleh vs. Eech: Is there a Difference?
Here’s where the debate begins. Is there a difference between tabbouleh and eech? Some say there is a difference; others say they are one-in-the-same.Ask a…
Lentil and Black Bean Chili
Here’s a tasty, filling vegetarian chili recipe I adapted by combining two separate chili recipes. One recipe featured lentils; the other bulgur. Since my pantry…
Tahini Hatz (sweet tahini bread)
In my post about Michink – Median Day of Lent, I received the following comment: ‘Good Morning – I was hoping you have a recipe…
Sour Spinach and Rice
Over the past year or more, Pat and John Nashmy have been kind enough to share several of their favorite recipes with me – some…
Topik – an Easy Version for Lent!
When I wrote about the Lenten appetizer “Topig” (Topik) two years ago, I linked my story to blogger Joumana’s site (TasteofBeirut.com) since she had already…
Mock Kheyma, a Lenten treat
Mock Kheyma Kheyma, a.k.a.Hoom or Chee Kufteh is one of those foods that is very personal. Since folks can be finicky about eating raw ground…
Lemony Artichokes, Potatoes and Dill
The Lenten season is upon us once again. Keeping this in mind, here is a filling, refreshing Lenten dish consisting of artichoke hearts, potatoes, mirepoix…