REFRESHING, VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, AND AN ITALIAN TWIST ON SPAIN’S CLASSIC COLD SOUP. Watermelon Gazpacho is perfect for right now. The bouquet of vegetables – cucumbers, red and green bell peppers, and tomatoes in every variety- crowd our farmstands and food stores. To these, this recipe…
CROATIA’S “SOPARNIK” CHARD PIE AND THE BALKAN’S “AJVAR” ROASTED PEPPER DIP I just returned from a Silversea Cruises Culinary Adventure. Today I’m sharing two delicious souvenirs from Croatia. These simple dishes were truly eye-openers. “Soparnik” is a crispy, garlic-scented hand pie filled…
THIS DUTCH BABY MAKES A PERFECT MEATLESS MEAL. To open the oven door and discover the very simple batter I’d put into a cast iron skillet 20 minutes before had emerged as this beautiful pastry ‘shell’ was a moment of both pride and awe. Previous…
This Sheet Pan Recipe Lets You Choose between Vegetarian or Sausage Versions Mushrooms are a favorite way for Vegetarians to swap out meat. And the meaty Portobella is our favorite way to do it. We were delighted to go back to Hetty Mckinnon’s 1994…
We may be late for Meatless Monday but we’d make this any day of the week This is a wonderful dish. Especially if you are looking for plant-based recipes that pack a lot of flavor. And this rendition of what is basically a warm lemony…
America’s Salute to Mexico has graced Chewing The Fat for years… Right after today’s story, you can read all about Cinco de Mayo. This year we’re making it easier than ever to celebrate. Here are 4 ready-eat recipes that Cinco and every Taco Tuesday a…
This classic stroganoff is as meaty and rich as the original. You’ll find many recipes on Chewing The Fat that are centered on Mushrooms. They’re the centerpiece of three of our most popular posts. There’s probably no easier to go meatless and these little miracles…
I’VE JUST READ THE WEATHER FORECAST… And it looks like it’s time to hunker down and stay put this weekend. And while we’re at it, what’s better than stew? Never mind the result is inevitably warming, comforting, and altogether satisfying. There are delightful aromas that…
Cooking a complete Plant-based entrée has never been easier. Plant-based eating is a major goal for Andrew and me. We’re dedicated to trying to find ways to make our meals healthier for both ourselves and the planet. That doesn’t mean you won’t continue to find…
BRINGING CROATIA AND THE BALKANS TO THE TABLE
