Posts Tagged ‘tomato’
|Sundried Tomato Avocado Spread
Thursday, July 9th, 2009
Creamy Avocado Spread
I cannot take credit for this amazing creation, but it is so good I also don’t want to keep this delicious secret to myself. Céline invented this yummy combination of flavors and for some reason I always have to nag her to make it. I love it! I was please to eventually discover that it is a great compliment to our Veggie Burger recipe.
Why delay the goodness?…
Tags: avocado, lemon, parsley, shallot, tomato
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Roasted Vegetable Tart
Saturday, May 16th, 2009
A bite of goodness
The other night we had a dinner party with some of our friends here in Boulder. It was great to see them again as time seems to get away from us when it comes to socializing. When it comes to having a dinner party, I am always happy to create something that I don’t usually make for myself. A new recipe, or an old favorite becomes an opportunity for a new twist. I have been playing with tart recipes for a little while now, and thought that would be perfect for this crowd. A mix of gluten-free gourmets I knew that it would be a great opportunity to try out a gluten-free tart crust. Thankfully, the reviews were quite supportive of the outcome!
I made two different crusts because one friend also avoids flax and almonds, but I still wanted to see how the tart would taste with those ingredients…personally I think both were really good. I will list the variations below in case you want to try both as well. I will not mislead you by saying that this recipe is easy. It was a lengthy process, but it was totally worth it! And we just made sure to make extra so we would have leftovers to savor for the next few days. (I suggest you do so as well!)
Tags: almonds, amaranth, bell pepper, eggplant, flax seed, garlic, oat flour, oatmeal, tahini, tomato, yellow squash, zucchini
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Giambotta
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
Hearty Giambotta Stew
Eggplant.
Some people love it and some people really dislike it. I even know someone who passionately dislikes it. Personally, I am a big fan, and am always looking for something different to do with it. This past fall I discovered Giambotta while I was cleansing and looking through cookbooks for recipes that could fit into the phase of the cleanse that I was currently on.
Cleansing is a great way to step back and gain some perspective on how my body feels eating certain foods, and how I can actively promote my physical well-being. I have tried a few cleanses in the past few years, but the one that I have found the most rewarding and compassionate is from the book If the Buddha came to Dinner by Hale Sofia Schatz. During the first phase of the cleanse you eat mostly vegetables, so Giambotta was a great choice. It is a hearty stew, and is very nurturing during the winter months.
It is described in the cookbook Moosewood Restaurant Low Fat Favorites (where I discovered it) as an Italian version of the French Ratatouille dish, and I have to say, I agree. It reminds me of Ratatouille, and the potatoes definitely “frenchify” it. My french sweetheart was definitely happy with it!
I have modified the recipe changing a few ingredients and quantities from the original recipe. So, with no further ado, here my Giambotta recipe. Stew and enjoy!
Tags: bell pepper, celery, eggplant, potato, tomato, zucchini
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