Meatless Mediterranean

If you love lemons, you will enjoy this light, lemony pasta dish. Basil, white wine, and toasted pine nuts round out the flavor profile. ...

Every once in a while, I meet people who tell me they don't like asparagus. Often it turns out that their only experience with asparagus...

These breakfast crepes (which are also great for brunch, lunch, or a light supper) were inspired by a recipe by Mable Hoffman in her book Cr...

Crepes are as easy to make as they are elegant. You don't need a special crepe pan. I use a non-stick skillet. This is a good basic reci...

This dish was inspired by a recipe from the excellent book Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison. But I changed it around quit...

These crostini ("little crusts") are an easy, elegant, and delicious appetizer, snack, or meal accompaniment. These things are ser...

A pile of spinach doesn't have to be boring. This recipe dresses it up with wine-soaked raisins and toasted pine nuts - all sauteed in g...

A gourmet meal does not necessarily require lots of ingredients. This simple and easy pasta dish is packed with flavor, but uses only a f...

Italian sausage, peppers, and mushrooms are a classic combination for sandwiches, pasta, and other delights. In this recipe, I use Italian-s...

For this recipe, I started with our recipe for Cauliflower Fritters with Lemon and added cumin and coriander to the batter to give the frit...

Long ago, before microwave ovens, blanching or steaming vegetables used to involve big pots of boiling water on the stove. While that is st...

It seems like every cook has her own unique way of making marinara sauce. The version below is pretty close to how my Italian grandmother...

Roasted vegetables are as elegant and delicious as they are easy to prepare. This recipe is dedicated to my dear friend Kaye, whom I'...

I got the idea for these easy and elegant stuffed mushrooms when they were served at a catered event I attended several years ago. I went ho...

There is no singular Mediterranean cuisine. The cuisine of the region encompasses the diverse offerings from the various Southern European,...

With the increasing availability of mock chicken products in supermarkets and health food stores, you can adapt regular chicken recipes to ...

There are several good brands of mock chicken available in most supermarkets. Many have an appearance, taste, and texture very close to rea...

Grilling pita wedges in a grill pan or skillet adds a toasty richness to the bread. They're great for dipping into hummus and other Med...

Roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare fresh vegetables. In this recipe, lemon juice and capers add a zesty Mediterranean flair to r...

Pesto and tomatoes are a match made in culinary heaven. This pizza features a pesto base along with two kinds of tomatoes - fresh Roma (plum...

Unless noted otherwise, the recipes on this site are original. They have been inspired through the years primarily by my Italian upbringing ...

This pizza features a lovely blend of Mediterranean flavors - goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Use the Thin and Rich Pizza Crust...

Making your own pizza dough can seem daunting. But this recipe involves less than 10 minutes of actual working time. And kneading the dough ...

Spinach is one of my favorite vegetables. In this recipe, fresh baby spinach leaves are sauteed with my favorite legume - chickpeas - for a ...

No, a vegetarian's protein problem isn't how we'll get enough of it. A vegetarian's protein problem is the fact that non-ve...

This recipe was inspired by a popular chain restaurant recipe. It's easy to make at home - and so much cheaper than dining out! REC...

Roasted garlic is very easy make at home. Roasting takes the edge off the garlicky flavor, and yields a result that's soft, creamy, swe...