Category Archives: Vegetarian

Wood-Fired Homemade Pizza: Signs of Spring

Posted on March 28, 2020 by dgourmac

We have been looking for a warmer day in March to crank up the wood-fired pizza oven, as a harbinger of Spring again.  Today was the day, with temperature slowly rising from the mid-40s F. in the morning to mid-50s … Continue reading →

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Tidbits

Posted on March 28, 2020 by dgourmac

Some of my best meals are made with leftover components from dishes made earlier in the week.  Such is the case for today’s lunch. I had a small package of Black Trumpet Mushrooms (my newly-annointed favorite mushroom), but it was … Continue reading →

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Lunches: Variations on Some Themes

Posted on March 26, 2020 by dgourmac

Recent meals have gone so well that I’ve been motivated to continue some of the themes.  Three elements stood out: grilled or pan-fried bread peppers sautéed greens so I had several variations for lunches this week.  The first included a … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Bok Choy

Posted on March 21, 2020 by dgourmac

Barbara got me started on this kick a few weeks ago.  She had made a Turmeric-Ginger Dumpling Soup recipe from Fine Cooking Magazine.  It featured Bok Choy and is made with frozen vegetable dumplings (ours are from Trader Joe’s).  The … Continue reading →

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More Bruschetta

Posted on March 21, 2020 by dgourmac

My Field Blend #2 bread was so good, I defrosted the second loaf already and used it for all kinds of toast and bruschetta.  Here are the two most recent: Smoked Salmon and White Bean Purée Grilled whole wheat bread … Continue reading →

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Spring Fling

Posted on March 11, 2020 by dgourmac

I love when I have time alone to experiment in the kitchen.  Yesterday, I made dinner — Baked Cannelloni with Spinach/Swiss Chard/Almond Milk Ricotta Cheese Filling.  With just 190 grams of double-zero flour and two eggs, I was able to … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Bread Pudding and Mushroom Bourguignon

Posted on March 9, 2020 by dgourmac

With mushrooms at the markets providing the impetus, I pulled out two old but charming vegetarian recipes from our archives, and we enjoyed them for dinner and subsequent lunches.  Originally, I planned to make them the same night and serve … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Frittata

Posted on March 9, 2020 by dgourmac

I don’t usually tout the recipes I create, but this time, I think I will. Yesterday, our local farmers, Elena and Karl, had a pop-up farmstand where they were selling spinach, Swiss Chard, scallions, and cilantro from their high tunnel … Continue reading →

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Library Cookbook Club, and Experiments at Home

Posted on February 9, 2020 by dgourmac

We are always exploring about cooking and eating.  Recently we joined a cookbook club at our town library.  Once a month the members look at two chosen cookbooks, select a recipe they want to make, and bring it to a … Continue reading →

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An Appropriate Message Today

Posted on December 25, 2019 by dgourmac

It’s great having friends all over the world.  I received this in a text message from a friend in Hong Kong.  We’ve known each other for 31 years.  It seems appropriate to share this with you today — a warm … Continue reading →

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