Tag Archives: Vegetarian

Cowboy Caviar Dip

Posted on July 10, 2023 by tbuzzee

So, who does not like a hang out with a big ol’ bowl of chips and some dip? Well, what if I told you that this dip is not only delicious, it is also good for you, it is also … Continue reading →

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Nicely Spiced Eggplant

Posted on December 10, 2018 by tbuzzee

First things first. This recipe can be vegetarian, so Ima classifying it that way, but… even though it is quite good as a vegetarian main course or side dish, it is also, without a doubt, so much better when you … Continue reading →

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Pasta Pie

Posted on March 1, 2018 by tbuzzee

We were having family over for a feast and, while I had the basics covered – Pickled Avocado, Snoop Dogg’s Most Excellent Ham, Deviled Eggs and the like; I was in need of some options. One nephew was vegetarian, and … Continue reading →

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Celery Succotash Salad

Posted on July 27, 2016 by tbuzzee

Fret ye not! There are NO lima beans in this succotash! In fact, this rather refreshing salad – based on a Rachael Ray recipe – bears little resemblance to your more usual succotash… there are no beans at all (tho’ … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Manicotti Crêpes

Posted on April 1, 2016 by tbuzzee

While out east visiting my sister, I proudly presented her with a ‘crêpe rake’ – a simple kitchen gadget that I find makes the act of forming nice looking crêpes a snap. Of course, being my big sister, her crêpes … Continue reading →

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Butternut Squash & ‘Shroom Lasagna

Posted on November 11, 2015 by tbuzzee

I am not a hoooge fan of squash, but, ’tis the season, and, my local family farm had one, final $10 Mystery Bag o’ the season, and it was loaded with peppers and squashes. The peppers were simple: pepper jelly. … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Eggplant ‘Meatballs’ With Asian Barbecue Sauce

Posted on September 25, 2015 by tbuzzee

So, yeh, the first time I made these meatless meatballs, I more or less followed Melissa d’Arabian’s recipe and served them for dinner topped with marinara and cheese. And they were good. This time, I tweaked the seasonings a bit … Continue reading →

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Caponata

Posted on September 21, 2015 by tbuzzee

Back in the day, at my first job out of school, I worked with a great group of ladies from a large Italian East Boston family, and they loved food. Helen and Jebby were the first to introduce me to … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Cauliflower, Cheese, and Garlic Bread Soup

Posted on July 13, 2015 by tbuzzee

Yeh, I know what you’re thinking: “SOUP!?! In JULY?!?” Let me just say this about that: 1: it’s been a cool early summer up here on the edge o’ the lake and prairie, and… 2: this is a slow cooker … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Sopes

Posted on June 30, 2015 by tbuzzee

Traditionally, a sope is a thick corn tortilla topped with veggies and (mebbe) meat. In this case, the sope is half inch thick sliced polenta, fried in a bit of duck fat (because I could), topped with a mashed black … Continue reading →

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