Tag Archives: vegetarian

A Foodie’s Dilemma: To Eat or Not to Eat a Bug

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Kira

Eating is Political I have been thinking about what I eat in relation to not only pleasure and health but also the health of the planet.  As a self-confessed foodie, restricting what you eat is an absolute anathema (“I can’t be … Continue reading →

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Pasta Peperonata

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Kira

I have been very busy, and cooking has become a luxury recently, but I can still whip up something healthy that does not take a great deal of time or effort.  Here is a great vegetarian lunch dish with yummy … Continue reading →

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Gemeli with cauliflower, picholine olives and almond

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Kira

Another pasta dinner with vegetables and nuts.  I seem to be in the mood for the combination.  This time it is sauteed cauliflower combined with minced picholine olives and parsley.  After cooking the cauliflower in olive oil for about 7-8 … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Soup Cure All

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Kira

Okay, so it was Ben’s birthday yesterday, and we went to Daniel for a 3 course dinner to die for. For appetizers, he had mosaic of capon, foie gras, celery root with pickled daikon, mâche and pear confit. I had … Continue reading →

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Braised Tofu in Caramel Sauce

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Kira

I was tempted by the recipe in today’s New York Times Magazine, especially because of the over-indulgence of last couple of days (paella feast at Socarrat (Paella Valenciana!!!) and the Christmas party). A simple vegetarian meal of tofu and rice … Continue reading →

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Tegliata di Biete – Swiss Chard Torte with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Kira

Tegliata di Biete or Swiss Chard Torte with Raisins and Pine Nuts is a Venetian dish that shows the influence of exotic flavors from Near East and Venice’s role as an important trader.  I love making this dish because of … Continue reading →

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