Tag: vegetarian

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters with Chilies & Salad Garnish

Zucchini Fritters with Chilies & Salad Garnish provide a delightful and satisfying alternative to serving up vegetables. Their lovely texture, pleasant aroma and familiar pancake appearance make them a definite ‘comfort food’ dish either on their own or as a side dish. Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, these […]

 

Fig, Beet & Orange with Walnuts & Prune Puree

I was honored to be asked to contribute to an exclusive collection of salad recipes published in a digital gazette by “The Devil Wears Salad” – an enterprising collaboration by three Australians.  In fact, the publication collected 31 delicious salad recipes from creators around the globe in a celebration of food diversity and […]

 
Beet soup plated

Chilled Beetroot & Cucumber Soup (a.k.a. Holodnik)

This is my humble attempt to recreate the favorite summer treat of all children I knew when I was growing up (and many adults as well) – Chilled Beetroot & Cucumber Soup. When the mercury rises, this amazingly beautiful soup with its magenta hue and refreshing taste will satisfy your […]

 
Caprese Salad

Low-Carb Caprese Salad

Now when summer is on the horizon, I feel like I need a light, juicy and refreshing salad that is satisfying but doesn’t feel heavy. A low-carb version of a traditional Italian Caprese salad apparently is what I am craving for. This low-carb Caprese salad is so simple that even […]

 
Baked Sweet Potato fries

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Baked sweet potato fries have become a new twist on one of many people’s favorite snacks – French fried potatoes! In our family, we have been making them for years. We have experimented with a few methods for cooking them. We fried them on the stove top and used a […]

 
No-Turn Vegetable Omelette

No-Turn Vegetable Omelette

I have to confess that my no-turn vegetable omelette is not a traditional French omelette and it is not a classic Italian frittata, either. Something in-between and something very special and healthful as it’s packed with fresh vegetables and herbs. I think it’s closer to an omelette though. So, I […]

 
Spinach Blueberries Salad

Spinach Blueberries Salad with Tomatoes & Cucumbers

This simple, healthy, refreshing, and artistic Spinach Blueberries Salad is the perfect addition to any protein-based entrée. In fact, it always has a wow-effect on our guests/friends when the salad is presented. A combination of super-foods like spinach, blueberries, almonds and tomatoes with the abundant brightness and natural flavors make this […]