Meatless Mediterranean

A vegetarian diet doesn't have to be boring!

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Scrambled Egg Breakfast Pitas with Zucchini, Peppers, and Feta

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For this dish, I started with my recipe for Scrambled Egg Breakfast Pitas with Zucchini and Peppers and added some feta cheese for an ext...
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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Polenta with Spinach and Pine Nuts

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For this dish, I started with my recipe for Polenta with Spinach, Raisins, and Pine Nuts and simply left out the raisins, since several o...
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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Romaine-Radicchio Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

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This salad is fairly simple, but it's loaded with flavor and nutrition. Bags of romaine-radiccho blend are available in most supermark...
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Saturday, June 28, 2014

Tzatziki Veggie Burger

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In this recipe, my homemade Tzatziki adds a delicious Mediterranean twist to a basic veggie burger. This recipe works best using hamburg...
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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Honey-Dijon Spinach Salad with Veggie Bacon

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Vegetarian "bacon" is available in most large supermarkets in the U.S., usually refrigerated or frozen . I discovered that it...
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Sunday, June 8, 2014

Cheese Ravioli with Spinach, Garlic, and Olive Oil

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My Italian grandmother regularly served this dish, but she made her own fresh ravioli from scratch. Here I substitute purchased ravioli, ...
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Sunday, June 1, 2014

Arugula Salad with Black Olives and Pine Nuts

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For this recipe, I started with my Lemon-Balsamic Arugula Salad with Pine Nuts and added some sliced black olives for an extra flavor dim...
Saturday, May 17, 2014

Potato Salad with Peas

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My Italian grandmother never used mayonnaise in her potato salads. She always used good olive oil instead. In this version, I added some ...
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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Grand Marnier French Toast

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This recipe was inspired by my friend Shirley, who suggested adding Grand Marnier orange-flavored liqueur to the custard mixture when maki...
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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Minted Peas

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My Italian grandmother used to dress up a simple side dish of peas by added fresh mint from the family garden. This is my version of that...
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Monday, April 14, 2014

Roasted Asparagus and Hard-Boiled Eggs with Hollandaise Sauce

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Asparagus is great with Hollandaise sauce. So are eggs (as in Eggs Benedict). Combined here, they make a fantastic brunch, lunch, or ligh...
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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Grapefruit Mimosa

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For this variation on a classic Mimosa, I simply substituted grapefruit juice in place of the orange juice. It was a lovely change of pace...
Friday, April 4, 2014

Artichoke Omelette with Black Olives and Provolone

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This recipe was inspired when my friend Sandi told me about an artichoke omelette with provolone that was very popular in a restaurant tha...
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Sunday, March 30, 2014

Roasted Carrots

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This is my favorite way to prepare carrots as a side dish. It's simple, yet delicious - and so healthy! RECIPE: 1 pound medium-to-l...
Saturday, March 22, 2014

Honey-Dijon Dressing

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This easy dressing is slightly sweet and slightly tangy. It's great on sandwiches as well as salads. RECIPE: 6 tablespoons light or...
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Saturday, March 8, 2014

Eggs Baked in Muffin Tins

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I always mess up poached eggs. They break up in the boiling water, no matter how careful I am. So I learned to bake my eggs instead, and I...
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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Feta

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This simple but yummy recipe came about when I had some crumbled feta cheese and some sun-dried tomatoes on hand that I needed to use up. ...
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Saturday, February 15, 2014

Wine-Glazed Mushrooms

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A splash of wine and a few other simple ingredients turn a pile of mushrooms into a delicious and elegant vegetable dish. It's healthy...
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Sunday, February 9, 2014

Fettuccine and Walnuts with Creamy Gorgonzola Wine Sauce

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Since I try to eat healthy most of the time, I don't often make recipes with cream sauces. However, I will indulge on special occasion...
Sunday, February 2, 2014

Moroccan-Style Split Pea Soup

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For this recipe, I started with a basic split pea soup and added a Moroccan-style spice combination to give it a subtly exotic flair. REC...
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Sunday, January 26, 2014

Artichoke and Roasted Garlic Hummus

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For this recipe, I started with our Artichoke Hummus recipe and substituted roasted garlic in place of the fresh garlic. The result is de...
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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Eggs in Purgatory

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When I was growing up, my Italian grandmother would frequently serve me these eggs cooked in marinara sauce, and it was one of my favorite...
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Sunday, January 12, 2014

Garlic Toast

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Most garlic bread that I encounter here in the U.S. is loaded with lots of butter and often granulated garlic powder. According to my Ital...
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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Goat Cheese Pizza with Carmelized Onions (12-inch)

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For this recipe, I started with the basics for some of my previously shared goat cheese pizza recipes, but kept this version simple, with ...
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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Pear Bellini

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A traditional Bellini is made with peach nectar and champagne or sparkling white wine. Here, I substituted pear nectar, which I found ne...
Saturday, December 21, 2013

Vanilla-Cinnamon French Toast

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This version of French Toast, featuring the comforting flavors of vanilla and cinnamon, will appeal to folks of all ages. It's a deli...
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Saturday, December 14, 2013

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Garlic

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Here I started with my basic recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts and added some sliced garlic. The result was quite good, with a subtle h...
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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms and Peppers in Puff Pastry Shells

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This gourmet egg dish is elegant and impressive, yet so easy to make. Serve it with fresh fruit for a light breakfast, or pair it with a ...
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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Whole Roasted Cauliflower

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This whole roasted cauliflower is an impressive addition to a holiday dinner or any occasion. Golden on the outside, tender and moist on ...
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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions

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Roasting is my favorite way to prepare most vegetables. It gives them a rich yet mellow flavor. These simple roasted root vegetables are ...
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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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