These are crisp and delicious without all the frying! Baked French Fries 3 large russet potatoes (unpeeled, rinsed well)2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil1 tsp sea salt Preheat oven to 450 FCut the potatoes length-wise into sticks uniform in size as best you can.Place the cut up potato sticks in a bowl with cold water for a few minutes and rinse out ... Read More »
Gratin Dauphinois
This is a traditional regional French dish typically made with potatoes and cream, slowly cooked in the oven. Needless to say my version is not so rich! I make it with skim milk but because I give it time to simmer first on the stove and then finish baking it in the oven, the milk becomes as thick and luscious as cream and I add just a little bit of comté or gruyère cheese to ... Read More »
Potato Tortilla
This is one of those classic Spanish "tapas" that I think makes a great back-to-school lunch box addition! It's wonderful served cold or at room temperature and it stands on its own--no need for bread--just serve it as a wedge so your little one can bite right into it--he or she will LOVE it! I have kept it very simple here--just sautéed potato slices and eggs, seasoned with ... Read More »
Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup
The lemon juice added at the last minute gives this hearty Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup a great tangy flavor. It’s slow cooking as most soups are but the assembly is right out of your pantry and quick and, if you have a crock pot, you can even let the cooking part take place while you are out! I love to use red lentils for this soup because they are nice and soft when ... Read More »
Moroccan Tagine (Vegan)
A tagine is a Moroccan covered earthenware pot traditionally used to simmer stews slowly over coals. Of course, I have bypassed the coals, and, even the eartherware pot, but I kept the wonderful flavors and spices of Morocco just the same--cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, lemon, garlic, green olives....YUM! This delightful vegan dish is a one-pot hearty meal filled with ... Read More »
Spinach Potato with Orange Caramelized Onions
Fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced potatoes and caramelized onions bake slowly in an orange, white wine vinegar and olive oil marinade, and the result is just delicious and nutritious...and oh my goodness, if you are lucky enough to have some leftover, it is absolutely divine reheated in a pan or in the microwave--Perfect to take for lunch at the office! Potato Spinach with ... Read More »
Turnip Potato in Currant Wine Glaze
I have long loved my classic Currant Wine Glazed Chicken which was one of the very first recipes I created 20 some years ago. It's reminiscent of the rich flavors of a coq au vin, tangy and sweet at the same time, and everyone I have served this dish to absolutely raves about it! It occurred to me that I should try to recreate it for my vegan guests too...and so here you have ... Read More »
