Category Archives: Vegetarian

Sweet Potato and Gouda Gratin

Ingredients:2 pounds deep orange sweet potatoes (3 or 4 medium total), peeled and sliced 1/8 in. thick1 large shallot, thinly sliced, rings separated2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, plus a thyme sprigAbout 1 tsp. kosher saltAbout 1/2 tsp. pepper2 cups (6 1/2 oz.) shredded aged gouda cheese4 tablespoons flour, divided3/4 cup whipping cream3/4 cup reduced-sodium…

Banana-Black Bean Empañadas

Diane Brown Savahge of Los Angeles, California, writes: “I’m a part-time restaurant manager and food writer, and occasionally I teach cooking classes. One piece of advice I always share with my students is to keep the ingredients list short — you don’t need to empty out your refrigerator to make a great meal. You just…

Sicilian Crunch

Makes 2 cups Author Notes If you haven’t been to Sicily you are missing out! Aside from the island’s natural beauty and history, the food is to die for. It’s all about location of course: the seafood, butter orange, capers, pistachio and almonds (just to name a few) are key ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet,…

Wild Rice Salad With Cranberries and Pecans Recipe

This hearty autumn salad combines nutty wild rice, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans in a slightly sweet orange-scented vinaigrette. Serve as a light vegetarian meal or side dish to roast chicken, turkey or pork. 1 cup wild rice, rinsed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 2…