Dairy allergies make cheese eating quite impossible. Once you realize that you feel better without dairy, the first thing to go is restaurant food, and the next is cheese. I now have complete admiration for all of the vegan alternative cheese products out there, but many add weird ingredients and some aren’t even close ∞
Tag: appetizer
Easy Organic Hummus in a ‘Bullet’ Blender
Jersey Fresh cucumbers and carrots are in! Time to enjoy the harvest! I love the convenience of the ‘bullet ‘style blenders on the market. Just drop all of your ingredients in the cup, twist on the blade, and click in the base! Not only does it make great hummus, but nutritious fruit smoothies are ∞
Polish Stuffed Cabbage / Galumpki
These delicious cabbage rolls are a very unique main dish that is recognized in every region of Slavic Central Europe. Galumpki, pronounced Ga-WUMP-ki, are a fabulous delicacy often served at family celebrations and holidays. If you make too many, the leftovers will re-heat in the microwave the next day, tasting even better than the day you cooked them. Most families have a secret recipe they follow, and my family ∞
Roasted Tomatoes with White Bean Pate’ on Grilled Spinach Tortilla Wedges
These mini tomatoes are sold as ‘authentic San Marzano’ style, and they taste glorious! I found a small bag of them in the grocery store and wanted to give them a try. Even though they aren’t grown near the sea breezes of the Gulf of Naples, they are every bit as delicious. Sweet, pulpy, low ∞
Vegan Stacked Timbale
These drum-like food stacks can be made in a variety of ways. A wide range of recipes include rice, eggs, sausage, spinach and cheeses that are placed in a small or large timbale mold. My recipe was inspired by one of my favorite Vegan Cafe’s here in central New Jersey. It is meant to be ∞
Gremolata is a Parsley Powerpunch
Do you want to boost the flavor and nutrition of your basic prepared dishes by one million? Then it’s time to get out the parsley and start chopping. By garnishing your vegetables, meats, or seafood with this Italian herbal condiment you will have provided a much-needed nutritional addition to your diet. It is beneficial to…… Continue reading Gremolata is a Parsley Powerpunch
Baba Ghanoush on Grilled Italian Bread
Eggplants can be transformed into a hummus-like spread that can add healthful flavor to many dishes. Mostly used as an appetizer, the recipe originated from the Far Eastern region of the Mediterranean. There are many different ways to prepare this popular dip/spread, but the base always begins with 3 staples: Roasted Eggplant, Tahini, and lemon juice.…… Continue reading Baba Ghanoush on Grilled Italian Bread
