Meatless Mediterranean

A vegetarian diet doesn't have to be boring!

Friday, March 29, 2013

Bellini

›
This is a delicious and easy cocktail for brunches and special occasions - or anytime! Some people make it from scratch using pureed fres...
Sunday, March 24, 2013

Honey Roasted Carrots

›
In this recipe, honey adds a subtle sweetness that beautifully complements the roasted carrots. An optional sprinkling of fresh parsley a...
2 comments:
Sunday, March 17, 2013

Roasted Asparagus with Lemon and Pine Nuts

›
Spring is just around the corner, and asparagus is one of my favorite spring vegetables. Here I start with our basic Roasted Asparagus a...
5 comments:
Saturday, March 9, 2013

Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs

›
The Easter holiday is just around the corner, and so a couple of people have asked me how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg. Below is m...
3 comments:
Saturday, March 2, 2013

Pizza Margherita (12-inch)

›
This is my version of Pizza Margherita, with the traditional hand-crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella slices, and fresh basil. While some ...
3 comments:
Sunday, February 24, 2013

Bowtie Pasta with Broccoli, Chickpeas, and Red Bell Pepper

›
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 ...
3 comments:
Saturday, February 16, 2013

Moroccan-Style Carrot, Tomato, and Chickpea Stew

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

Gnocchi and Walnuts with Creamy Gorgonzola Wine Sauce

›
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...
3 comments:
Sunday, February 3, 2013

Lentil, Potato, and Veggie Sausage Stew

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

Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Pimiento-Stuffed Green Olives

›
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...
1 comment:
Saturday, January 19, 2013

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

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

Lentil and Mushroom Soup

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

Pizza with Veggie Sausage and Peppers (12-inch)

›
Sausage and bell peppers are a classic combination in Mediterranean cuisine - and on pizzas! With all the delicious vegetarian sausages no...
1 comment:
Saturday, December 29, 2012

Mimosa

›
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

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

Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon

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

Paprika Roasted Potatoes and Onions

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

Dates Stuffed with Almonds

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

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Roasted Garlic

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

Roasted Green Beans with Almonds

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

Mushroom Risotto

›
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 ...
1 comment:
Saturday, November 3, 2012

Mixed Green Salad with Dried Cranberries and Pistachios

›
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...
2 comments:
Saturday, October 27, 2012

Fettuccine with Gorgonzola-Basil Wine Sauce

›
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

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

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

›
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...
1 comment:
Saturday, October 6, 2012

Penne with Broccoli, Roasted Peppers, and Pine Nuts

›
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....
1 comment:
Sunday, September 30, 2012

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

›
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

›
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...
2 comments:
Sunday, September 16, 2012

Zucchini, Tomato, and Chickpea Stew

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

Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Sandwiches

›
This recipe is essentially a Caprese Salad on a hearty roll. These sandwiches are light, yet satisfying - and so tasty! RECIPE: 2 su...
‹
›
Home
View web version

The Head Cook

My photo
Mary
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!
View my complete profile
Powered by Blogger.