Spicy “Crab” Roll Sushi
One of our favorite places for dinner is Sushi Deli in San Diego. There sushi is delicious, but it is so popular the wait can be very long. Sometimes we just need some sushi without the wait, so I decided to try my hand …
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Malfouf (stuffed cabbage)
These delicious little packets could be done vegetarian, but are typically prepared with ground beef, ground lamb or a combination of both. They can be cooked in a tomato sauce, but we prefer them with garlic and lemon with some Greek yogurt on the side. …
M’sakhan (Chicken with onion & sumac)
M’sakhan is a traditional Palestinian dish. It can be made with pita bread, but is usually made with large peasant flat bread. Today I used lavash. Use lots of onion and good quality olive oil for this dish. Begin by chopping 3 -4 large red …
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Pepper
I had a bunch of bell peppers that I needed to do something with, so I adapted a recipe I found on www.onelovelylife.com Thank you Emily for the delicious idea 🙂 Cut 4-6 (depending on size) red or green bell peppers lengthwise or alternatively, …
Polenta with Chicken Sausage Marinara
I had some chicken apple sausage in the refrigerator, but I’ve been trying to stay away from pasta, so I decided to whip up some polenta to go with it. Start with the Polenta. I really like Bob’s Red Mill corn grits, it has …
Fattet Hummus
Fattet hummus is a terrific meal for Lent. Typically served for breakfast, but I enjoy it any time of day 🙂 Fattet refers to the broken pieces of bread, that are used in salads and main dishes as a way to use up left-over bread. …
Vegetarian “Chipotle” style bowl
We Love Chipotle! But honestly, there are not really any fancy, secret ingredients, well, maybe the cilantro lime tortilla chips 🙂 I do usually have ingredients that would work at home, so I thought I would make some for dinner. Of course you could …
Ma’alooba (Upside-down)
Ma’alooba is very versatile, it can be done vegetarian (add your favorite beans for protein), with chunks of chicken, beef, lamb or fish, or ground beef. It is most traditional with eggplant, but we love it with cauliflower. You can mix and match any vegetables …
Vegetarian Quinoa-Stuffed Grapeleaves
I love grape leaves! We have grapes growing in our backyard, but I probably use more leaves than grapes 🙂 I decided to create a healthier vegetarian version using quinoa. Start by preparing the grape leaves. If you are using fresh leaves, blanch them for a …
Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables
Although I am a foodie and will try a little of anything, for the last year I have been primarily vegetarian. Often when I cook for my family I just avoid the meat on the side. I discovered quinoa about the same time I started …