This is a vegetarian adaptation from the Chicken Tikka Masala recipe in Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution cookbook. It’s fast and easy to make, and wonderfully warming to your palate and your heart. Perfect for a holiday vacation meal when you don’t want to work too hard. Enjoy the aroma as you play with your presents…
Recipes
Recipe of the Month: Tuna & White Bean Salad
Adapted from a NY Times Recipe for Health, this zippy version of tuna salad is served on greens instead of bread and is quick and easy. It will also save you from the hot stove if you use canned or previously prepared beans. If you prefer to cook your own beans, do it on the weekend when…
Recipe of the Month: Mushroom & Asparagus Pasta
This quick and easy spring vegetable sauté with pasta was adapted from Heidi Swanson’s Super Natural Every Day cookbook, one of my favorites! INGREDIENTS 8-12 oz. of your favorite bite sized pasta (rotini, penne, fusili, bowties). 1/3 c. sliced or slivered almonds 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8-12 oz. fresh mushrooms,…
Recipe of the Month: Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
I invented this one myself. It’s pretty rich, so save it for a special occasion. INGREDIENTS Crust: 1/4 c. whole rolled oats 1/2 c. whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 stick unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/4″ pieces 1/4 c. ice water, plus a little extra if needed…
Recipe of the Month: Fallen Chocolate Cake
Adapted from the Cook’s Illustrated Best Recipe cookbook. INGREDIENTS 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for ramekins 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (I use Ghirardelli 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips; chocolate with a lower cacao content won’t taste as good) 4 large eggs plus 1 large yolk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…
Recipe of the Month: Hearty Vegetarian Chili
I love to make a huge batch of this chil and save some in the freezer for when I’m too busy to cook. INGREDIENTS 1 head of garlic, roasted (OPTIONAL) 2 TBSP olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1-2 stalks celery, chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 carrots, scrubbed and sliced into disks…