Category Archives: Vegetarian

Other January Highlights

Posted on January 24, 2017 by dgourmac

The previous post began my attempt to play catch up with this month’s food and wine.  Here are a few more highlights, mostly visual. Greek Islands — Briami Me Maratho One of the stars is an easy baked vegetable dish … Continue reading →

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Oops!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by dgourmac

Oops! as an exclamation is appropriate for the fact that it has been over a month since my last post.  However, I’m also increasingly aware that it is an acronym that represents almost everything I cook (with the exception of … Continue reading →

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Baked Mixed Vegetables a la Marcella (Misto di Verdure al Forno)

Posted on December 21, 2016 by dgourmac

As many of you know from my blog, I have been an ardent fan of Marcella Hazan’s cooking for many years.  Tonight, however, my admiration reached new heights, with a relatively simple dish of baked vegetables.  Only Marcella could coax … Continue reading →

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For Want of Some Hellman’s….

Posted on December 11, 2016 by dgourmac

You know the old adage about “for want of a nail, etc.”  Today’s post is all about the unintended consequences (mostly good ones) of the fact that Barbara ran out of mayonnaise in the house.  She wanted to make a … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Polenta with Butternut Squash and Sage Leaves

Posted on December 1, 2016 by dgourmac

Barbara got inspired tonight.  She found a recipe in the Nantucket Inquirer Mirror newspaper and adapted it to her needs.  Usually, I am not thrilled with butternut squash, but WOW, was this ever different and better than I ever had. … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Summer Meals

Posted on September 15, 2016 by dgourmac

Summertime is a great time for food and wine: bountiful farmers markets, travel and visits with family and friends, different grapes and wines for the warm weather and lighter fare. I was not at all disciplined with my blogging this … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Soup with Farro and Barley

Posted on September 15, 2016 by dgourmac

Barbara and I each had dental work in the past week and are currently sporting temporary crowns (not the Regal kind).  This situation cries out for a good soup, so I invented one. I have always enjoyed good, organic Farro, … Continue reading →

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Dinner Surprise

Posted on July 5, 2016 by dgourmac

Sometimes when I start cooking, I have no clear idea what the dish will be.  Last night I surprised myself.  I took out of the refrigerator most of the items I bought this weekend at the farmer’s market, Whole Foods, … Continue reading →

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Whole Wheat Orzo with Vegetables

Posted on July 2, 2016 by dgourmac

Has it really been two months since my last post?  Indeed!  My apologies.  Much travel, discoveries and hard work.  I will resume now with tonght’s dinner and will fill in the rest when I have time. This is one of … Continue reading →

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il pranzo

Posted on April 30, 2016 by dgourmac

Schoolwork is over for awhile, chores are mostly done for the weekend; therefore, time to cook/play in the kitchen.  As you may know, I especially enjoy lunch — il pranzo.  This is the last chance I’ll have before leaving Monday … Continue reading →

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