Meatless Mediterranean

I like to make this salad when locally grown strawberries are in season, and it's usually a hit at parties and picnics as well as ele...

This is a vegan-friendly variation of our popular recipe for Tortellini Salad with Asparagus, Bell Peppers, and Walnuts . Bowtie pasta a...

This was inspired by a Martha Stewart recipe. However, her recipe uses a butter base, and I found it cloyingly buttery. Here, I lighten ...

In this simple, healthy, and delicious recipe, a squeeze of lemon adds a light, tart complement to the earthy roasted asparagus. RECIPE:...

This is a variation on our recipe for Mock Chicken with Dijon-Cognac Cream Sauce . Here, instead of serving the sauce atop a mock chicken...

Mushrooms cooked in sherry wine are found on many Spanish tapas menus, but they're usually too garlicky for my taste.  I prefer to us...

This vegan-friendly stew is hearty, healthy, delicious, and easy to make using pantry/fridge staples. Serve with some crusty bread and mayb...

This frittata is simple, yet delicious. It's a great way to use up zucchini, and even people who don't think they like zucchini may...

Lightly toasted pine nuts add crunch and flavor to these simple but delicious roasted asparagus spears. RECIPE: 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 po...

In this recipe, Kalamata olives add a delicious, briny dimension to these simple roasted potatoes. A dusting of chopped parsley adds a fresh...

This is a recipe I grew up with. It was served frequently in the Italian-American home where I grew up. It's simple and easy to mak...

This recipe starts with the ingredients for our Lentil Soup with Aromatic Vegetables , and then stretches it with the addition of diced toma...

In this fun and easy recipe, quartered canned artichoke hearts are coated with Italian-style breadcrumbs, and then sauteed in a little oli...

This pizza was inspired by a slice I enjoyed at a Philly suburban pizzeria many years ago. The restaurant is no longer there, but I never f...

This tasty recipe features a chunky tomato sauce accented with olives, capers, and herbs. Some puttanesca recipes call for green olives,...

When I was growing up, my mother and grandmother made split pea soup using a ham bone for flavor. Now that I no longer eat meat, I have dis...

Instead of being deep-fried, these fritters are skillet-cooked in just a bit of olive oil, making them healthier but no less delicious. A li...

I got the idea for this recipe from my local Whole Foods Market , where they were on display in the cheese section. In their version, the nu...

For this recipe, our Grand Marnier Strawberries are used to top vanilla ice cream or plain Greek yogurt in freshly baked puff pastry shells...

In this recipe, meaty portobello mushrooms are simmered in a sweet and savory Marsala wine sauce. It is hearty enough to satisfy meat eater...

This recipe will appeal to meat lovers as well as vegetarians. The mock chicken patties, when cooked this way, will even fool people who do...

When I was growing up, I couldn't figure out why my friends didn't like broccoli. I thought it was delicious, because my Italian gra...

A generous blend of aromatic vegetables - garlic, onion, carrot, and celery - makes this lentil soup extra delicious and extra healthy. It...

In the Italian-American home where I grew up, my Grandma Marianna would serve this dish on a regular basis, only she made her own polenta. ...

These garlicky portobello mushroom crostini make a delightful appetizer or snack. You can also make these a meal by adding some hearty soup...

This was inspired by a recipe called Spanish Steak, which I found when I was a teenager in one of my mother's housekeeeping magazines. T...

Many years ago, my ex-mother-in-law taught me this trick: Adding some ground tumeric to basic steamed white rice adds an exotic color and fl...

I've always loved a classic pepperoni pizza; but, as a vegetarian, I will not eat meat-based sausages. Fortunately, with several brands ...

Adding a drained can of artichoke hearts to our basic hummus recipe adds a new and delicious flavor twist. When possible, I like to buy the ...

This is a variation on our recipe for Mock Chicken with Dijon-Cognac Cream Sauce . Here, instead of serving the sauce atop a mock chicken br...