Beans / Salads / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Cowboy Bean Salad with Lime Dressing

As the weather gets warmer, I enjoy making big salads that will keep in the refrigerator for a couple of days. They're great for a quick lunch or side dish.…

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May 20, 2020

Dairy / Soups / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

I haven't posted too many Instant Pot recipes on this blog, but I hope to post more in the near future. This soup is fairly easy to make. I love…

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February 15, 2019

Beans / Salads / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Tomato and Feta White Bean Salad

It's summer here in the Northeast and there's nothing better than a hearty salad that doesn't involve any cooking, especially one that calls for tomatoes, which are at their peak…

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August 5, 2018

Cheese / Dairy / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Tomato, Melted Leek and Feta Galette

This is one of my favorite galette recipes. What is a galette, you ask? According to cookbook author David Leibovitz, "Galette is a term used in French cuisine to designate…

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October 14, 2016

Beans / Main Dishes / Pasta / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Pasta e Ceci (Pasta with Chickpeas)

We ate this last night for dinner. After all these years, do you think the boys shared it with us? Nope. Do you think the boys wanted to try it?…

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February 2, 2016

Beans / Main Dishes / Shellfish / Vegetables

Shrimp with White Beans, Spinach and Tomatoes

The flavor in this dish was unexpected and wonderful. The lemon zest and juice brought this dish to life. I loved it so much I had two big servings. I…

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February 24, 2015

Main Dishes / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Eggplant Un-Parmesan

Here's a recipe that I found on Mark Bittman's website. I'm always looking for good vegetarian/vegan recipes because we're trying to eat less meat and because of our friends' dietary…

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January 20, 2014

Cheese / Main Dishes / Rice/Grains / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Risotto Stuffed Tomatoes

This has become a weekly staple in our house since tomato season began in August. This makes a great side-dish, and can also stand on its own as a vegetarian…

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September 16, 2013

Cheese / Main Dishes / Nuts / Side Dish / Vegetables / Vegetarian

Grilled Eggplant with Tomatoes, Basil and Feta

You know I like a recipe if I make it twice within a week. I found this recipe in the September issue of Martha Stewart and made it while I…

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September 14, 2013

Beans / Cheese / Main Dishes / Vegetables

White Bean Burgers with Tomato-Olive Relish

Well, this isn't the best photo, but these burgers are really terrific! They're one of the best veggie burgers I've made in a while. They're big on flavor and they…

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July 12, 2013