Category Archives: Almost-Vegan

Polenta with Summertime Vegetables

Posted on August 25, 2026 by dgourmac

My wife does a terrific job cooking polenta. Normally, we save these dishes for autumn and winter, but sometimes she makes it in the summer, when we are blessed with marvelous vegetables from nearby farms. In this case, she chose … Continue reading →

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Pan-Roasted Corn Risotto & Side Order of Coosa Zucchini

Posted on July 30, 2026 by dgourmac

I’ve never been enthusiastic about coosa zucchini. I usually find it bland and uninteresting. Tonight I decided to treat it differently: a screaming-hot pan for deep caramelization, garlic added at the end, fresh basil from the garden, lemon, and Gustiamo … Continue reading →

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Spring Risotto

Posted on February 29, 2024 by dgourmac

I’m not used to thinking about Spring during February. We may have a few days with a warm spell, but that won’t last long in New England. However, global warming may be changing that. A few days ago I was … Continue reading →

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Home Cooking for Vegetables

Posted on September 22, 2023 by dgourmac

As the summer winds down, we are enjoying a surfeit of great vegetables from local farms. One unexpected source was a former student who has been growing terrific veggies in a large plot in Belmont, not far from his home … Continue reading →

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Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Risotto

Posted on March 24, 2023 by dgourmac

One photo tells the whole story….

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Soufiko, Again

Posted on March 4, 2023 by dgourmac

When I find that I have a handsome eggplant and attractive zucchini, I am moved to make Ikarian Springtime Soufiko, a marvelous (as well as quick and easy) vegan dish for dinner. Technically, it might be Spring here, but we … Continue reading →

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Talented Lady

Posted on November 20, 2022 by dgourmac

My wife has a great many talents. With this short post, I will celebrate two of them: FLOWERS Most of you are probably familiar with Christmas Cactus, a common houseplant. Well, ours are actually Thanksgiving Cacti, and they are in … Continue reading →

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Beets Vinegar Salt

Posted on August 5, 2022 by dgourmac

I have no idea what I would do without vinegar and salt. Fortunately, over the years, I have found access to some of the best salt and vinegar products in the world. A great example of the importance of these … Continue reading →

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Eclectic Supper: French, Italian, and Armenian

Posted on February 14, 2022 by dgourmac

I made a dinner last week that began innocently enough; I had an eggplant I needed to use, and I was curious to find a new way to cook it. When I turned to my cookbook shelves, my eyes focused … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Orzo

Posted on February 14, 2022 by dgourmac

It will come as no surprise to my readers that I love pasta. This post is about the only version of pasta in which I prefer whole wheat to white flour. That is true whether I am making my own … Continue reading →

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