Meatless Mediterranean

A vegetarian diet doesn't have to be boring!

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Mimosa

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This classic brunch cocktail is so easy to make, yet so delicious and elegant. Here is how I was taught to make it in bartending school ma...
Saturday, December 22, 2012

Spinach and Feta Quiche

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Spinach and feta are such a great combination, and they work well in this quiche. It makes a great centerpiece for breakfast, brunch, lu...
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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon

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Roasting is an easy and delicious way to prepare broccoli. Here I started with our Roasted Broccoli with Garlic recipe, and simply adde...
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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Paprika Roasted Potatoes and Onions

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A bit of paprika adds a delightful flavor element to these simple roasted potatoes and onions, along with a lovely, deep color. These po...
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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Dates Stuffed with Almonds

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These little bites are easy to make and healthy, but decadently delicious. They're festive enough to serve at your holiday parties an...
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Sunday, November 25, 2012

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Roasted Garlic

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This is simply a variation of our popular Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe, using roasted garlic instead of fresh garlic. Roasting the g...
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Saturday, November 17, 2012

Roasted Green Beans with Almonds

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Lightly toasted almond slices add a delightful, tasty crunch to these simple roasted green beans. This is a delicious addition to a holi...
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Saturday, November 10, 2012

Mushroom Risotto

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This is my favorite risotto recipe. The mushrooms add a deep earthy flavor to the rich, silky rice, while a sprinkling of parsley adds a ...
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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Mixed Green Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pistachios

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This festive salad makes a great addition to a fall or winter holiday meal, but is also great year-round. It's light, yet so satisfy...
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Saturday, October 27, 2012

Fettuccine with Gorgonzola-Basil Wine Sauce

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Here is an easy yet elegant recipe for Gorgonzola lovers. It's comforting, but not overly rich. Pine nuts add a delicate crunch. It...
Saturday, October 20, 2012

Roasted Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley

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Roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare vegetables, and the method works great with mushrooms. I like to leave the mushrooms whol...
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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Pesto Pizza with Artichokes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Black Olives (12-inch)

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This pizza recipe was inspired by a slice I enjoyed at lunchtime one day at Paradise Pizza in the Philadelphia suburbs. It was so good th...
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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Penne with Broccoli, Roasted Peppers, and Pine Nuts

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This was inspired by a recipe I found in a newspaper or magazine many years ago. That recipe was soon lost, but I never forgot about it....
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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Pizza with Veggie Pepperoni and Veggie Sausage (12-inch)

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When I was a meat eater, I loved pizza with pepperoni and Italian sausage. Now, with the availability of vegetarian pepperoni and sausag...
Saturday, September 22, 2012

Roasted Potatoes, Bell Peppers, and Onions

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Here I started with our basic recipe for Roasted Potatoes and Onions and kicked it up a notch by adding chunks of red bell pepper. It...
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Sunday, September 16, 2012

Zucchini, Tomato, and Chickpea Stew

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This was inspired by our popular Eggplant, Tomato, and Chickpea Stew recipe. Here, however, we substitute zucchini for the eggplant. T...
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Sunday, September 9, 2012

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Sandwiches

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This recipe is essentially a Caprese Salad on a hearty roll. These sandwiches are light, yet satisfying - and so tasty! RECIPE: 2 su...
Saturday, September 1, 2012

Potato Salad with Olive Oil, Parsley, and Capers

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This healthy, no-mayo potato salad is a caper lover's dream. The extra virgin olive oil, parsley, and capers give it plenty of flavo...
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Sunday, August 26, 2012

Roasted Garlic Hummus

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This is a variation on our Classic Hummus recipe, and uses roasted garlic instead of fresh garlic. Roasting the garlic sweetens it, maki...
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Saturday, August 25, 2012

White Wine Spritzer

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White wine spritzers originated in Austria, not in the Mediterranean region. However, most Mediterranean countries now have their own var...
Sunday, August 19, 2012

Mock Chicken with Mushrooms and Red Bell Pepper in Sherry Broth

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In this recipe, mock chicken is sauteed with mushrooms and red bell pepper strips, and enhanced with a light but flavorful sherry broth. ...
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Sunday, August 12, 2012

Caprese Salad

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This simple but delicious tomato-basil-mozzarella salad tastes like summer. I like to serve it frequently when fresh tomatoes and basil a...
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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Angel Hair Pasta with Red Bell Pepper and Pine Nuts in Basil-Wine Sauce

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This easy pasta dish is delicate yet satisfying. Don't cut the bell pepper slices too thick. We want them to complement, not domina...
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Sunday, July 29, 2012

Arugula Salad with Portobellos, Roasted Peppers, and Pine Nuts

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This tasty, vegan-friendly salad was inspired by our popular Portobello Sandwiches with Roasted Peppers and Arugula . Here, the portobel...
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Saturday, July 28, 2012

Lemon-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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A splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a bright citrus accent to this basic balsamic vinaigrette. In the photo above, it's to...
Sunday, July 22, 2012

Roasted Green Beans

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One of my favorite ways to prepare fresh vegetables is to roast them. Green beans are no exception. Roasting both deepens and mellows th...
Sunday, July 15, 2012

Crostini with Garlic-Balsamic Portobellos

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For this creation, I started with our recipe for Crostini with Garlic-Balsamic Portobellos and Provolone and simply omitted the cheese t...
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Sunday, July 8, 2012

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

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I used to buy a lot of the packaged, prepared roasted red pepper hummus. Then I discovered how easy - and economical - it is to make it ...
Sunday, July 1, 2012

Greek-Style Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Feta

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For this recipe, we started with our favorite Greek-Style Tomato and Cucumber Salad and added some cubed feta cheese. This adds a rich a...
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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Kalamata Hummus

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Two favorite Mediterranean flavors - hummus and olives - come together in this easy, healthy, and delicious dip. Serve with Pan-Grilled P...
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I am Mary Shaw, a Philadelphia-based writer and vegetarian gourmet cook, specializing in the cuisines of the Mediterranean region, including Spanish, French, Italian, Greek, Israeli, Moroccan, and more. I love to experiment with new original recipes, and improve on old favorites, always striving to prove that a vegetarian diet doesn't have to be boring!
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