Meatless Mediterranean

A vegetarian diet doesn't have to be boring!

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Bowtie Pasta with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Red Bell Pepper

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This recipe came about one evening when I had some broccoli and red bell peppers in the fridge that I needed to use up. I was in the mood ...
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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Moroccan-Style Carrot, Tomato, and Chickpea Stew

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Moroccan cuisine is known for its exotic combinations of sweet and savory flavors and interesting spice mixtures. Such was the inspiratio...
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Saturday, February 9, 2013

Gnocchi and Walnuts with Creamy Gorgonzola Wine Sauce

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While most of my recipes are reasonably healthy and low in saturated fat, now and then it's healthy to just let go and indulge. I...
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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Lentil, Potato, and Veggie Sausage Stew

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This healthy and nutritious stew is also hearty, satisfying, and delicious. For a vegan version, be sure to use a veggie sausage that doe...
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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Pimiento-Stuffed Green Olives

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This was inspired by a recipe I found in one of my mother's homemaking magazines when I was a teenager. That recipe was lost years ag...
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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Goat Cheese Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms (12-inch)

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In this pizza recipe, the flavors of goat cheese and mushrooms complement each other deliciously, and some caramelized red onion adds a pe...
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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Lentil and Mushroom Soup

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For this recipe, I started with our classic Lentil Soup with Aromatic Vegetables and added some fresh crimini mushrooms for extra flavor ...
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Saturday, January 5, 2013

Pizza with Veggie Sausage and Peppers (12-inch)

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Sausage and bell peppers are a classic combination in Mediterranean cuisine - and on pizzas! With all the delicious vegetarian sausages no...
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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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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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