Appetizers & snacks, European, Vegetarian Рецепты

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But…

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

Wonderful and lighter alternative to baked eggplant Parmesan and wonderful for summer or fall nights. I use canned pasta sauce (basil if you have…

Mushrooms with Butter, Garlic and Croutons

This is a delicious and easy to make mushroom dish. It tastes as good as fancy stuffed mushrooms, but is half…

Cannellini bean hummus

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It…

Bruschetta

Georgian Eggplant with Walnut

This is a delicious dish that I had in a Georgian restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was delicious, and this rendition does it supreme…

Cauliflower Canapés

Cauliflower is highly under-rated! It is good served hot in casseroles, cold in salad, pickled, or even in soup. The first time my husband made this…

Parmigiana di melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan)

Being a lover of good food, I find it almost impossible to answer the question 'what's your favorite dish?' But…

White Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

This dish brings me back to my Vienna days: white asparagus and potatoes with hollandaise sauce. The appearance…

Pizza Sauces

Stop the pizza delivery man, for ever! Unless… it’s being delivered directly from Sicily. I am sure that if you try this homemade pizza you will…

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH

Chilled Italian Zucchini Appetizer

This is a fantastic recipe that I adapted from Marcella Hazen. She recommends serving this at room…

Tzatziki (Yogurt Cucumber Dip)

Refreshing appetizer dip with pita or flat bread, veggies or crackers. Or use as a sauce for gyros or Greek tacos. I have also tried this on…

Braised Fennel with White Wine

Fennel is a versatile vegetable that is often looked over for being too tough. Braising is a great way to soften this hearty root vegetable known to…

Basil Pesto

If your garden is over flowing with basil, get the Ball freezer jars ready because you just can't make enough of this easy yet robust, flavorful…