The parmesan gnocchi I made the other night turned out wonderfully – light, pillowy cushions of cheese and potato pasta sautéed in olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic. I did not turn out the prettiest of gnocchi, the cheese made them a little chunkier then usual, but the flavors all checked out. I added more…
Category: Vegetarian
Soba, Edamame, and Sesame Seed Stir-Fry
One of my favorite vegetarian meals – buckwheat noodles, edamame, and sesame seeds tossed in a sweet, salty, and tangy sauce. One of the best things about this dish is that it requires less then 10 minutes of preparation, if you buy the edamame already shelled, and only about 5 minutes of cook time. Ingredients:…
Quinoa Griddle Cakes
Torrejas de quinoa, quinoa griddle cakes, are a tasty and nutritious snack. High in protein and fiber this is a great way to prepare and eat quinoa. I have been eating them all week for lunch. Highly satisfying. You can also dress them up with your favorite sauces, or even some fresh veggies. The quinoa griddle…
Saffron Pasta with Oranges and Olives
My homemade saffron semolina pasta sautéed in olive oil, garlic, madeira wine, and a squeeze of fresh orange juice, sprinkled with Kalamata olives and chopped parsley. Ingredients: Saffron Semolina Pasta 1 tbsp Olive Oil 2 minced cloves of Garlic 1/4 cup Madeira Wine the juice from 1 Orange 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata Olives 1/2 tsp…
The Ephemeral Bee 