Diets Vegetarian

Zucchini Pie

Zucchini Pie

Zucchini pie is a savory Italian supper pie. Fresh zucchini squash, mozzarella cheese, and herbs give this pie its distinctive taste. Ingredients Pie crust 1⅓ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 3 tablespoons water Pie filling 4 cups…

Pizza-Flavored Omelet

Pizza-Flavored Omelet

Ingredients ¼ cup tomato sauce Salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste (see tips below) Cooking spray 2 eggs 2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers 2 tablespoons chopped mushrooms ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese Procedure Mix spices and tomato sauce…

MPT (Mozzarella Pasta with Tomato and Basil)

MPT (Mozzarella Pasta with Tomato and Basil)

This is a delicious and quick recipe for a sunny day, or to bring back a little memory of summer. It’s served warm so may not suit a winter evening! The combination of flavours (milky mozzarella, eggy pasta, sweet tomato…

Egg, Cheese and Phyllo Casserole (Banitsa)

Egg, Cheese and Phyllo Casserole (Banitsa)

This is a popular dish from Bulgaria and can be eaten on its own or as part of a main meal. This recipe will serve 2–3 people and can be prepared in less than 1 hour. It is adapted from…

Rosti (Swiss Potato Patties)

Rosti (Swiss Potato Patties)

Rösti is a potato dish from Switzerland. It was originally a common breakfast eaten by farmers in the canton of Bern, but today is eaten all over Switzerland. Many Swiss people consider rösti a national dish. Today it is more…

Naan

Naan

Naan is a round flatbread made with white flour and is a staple accompaniment to hot meals in central and southern Asia. Ingredients 3 cups (450 g) plain flour 1 cup (240 ml) yogurt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons…

Chow Mein

Chow Mein

Chow mein is a generic Chinese term for a dish of stir-fried noodles, of which there are many varieties. Authentic chow mein is generally made of soft noodles, whereas chow mein in Westernized Chinese Cuisine may also be made from…

Corn Pancakes

Corn Pancakes

Ingredients ¾ cup all-purpose bleached flour 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup fine yellow corn meal ¾ cup buttermilk ¼ cup milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoon unsalted…

Rhubarb Juice

Rhubarb Juice

Ingredients 2 lb (about 1 kg) tender rhubarb, chopped 5 cups water ¼ cup lemon juice Procedure Combine the rhubarb and water in a non-aluminum pot. Cook until mushy. Strain the mixture well, reserving only the juice. Mix in lemon…

Cucumber and Buttermilk Soup

Cucumber and Buttermilk Soup

A cold tangy soup, refreshing and unique. Ingredients 5 hot house cucumbers 4 cups scallions 6 cups buttermilk 1 cup cream 2 tbsp tarragon 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp sugar Salt to taste Pepper to taste Procedure Peel cucumbers.…

Banana Nutmeg Pancakes

Banana Nutmeg Pancakes

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose bleached flour 2 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon nutmeg ¾ cup buttermilk ¼ cup milk 1 large egg 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla…

Torta de Acelga (Chard Pie)

Torta de Acelga (Chard Pie)

Torta de acelga (chard pie) is believed to be based on a spinach pie eaten in parts of Italy and is also very similar to the Greek ‘spanakopita’. A very similar pie is eaten in the Ligurian Region during Easter,…