European vegetarian recipes

Roasted Asparagus and Parmesan

This is a simple and delicious Italian recipe adapted from the Barefoot Contessa. We leave out the egg and sometimes the lemon (depends on what you…

Simple French Bread Pizza

This is an easy recipe that I've been making since I was about 14. I made it last night because I was pressed for time, and all of my kids said…

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…

Gordon Ramsay Style Mushroom and Leek Pasta

In one of the episodes, Gordon shared 'Quick TV Dinners' - Mushroom and Leek Pasta, Farfalle with ricotta,…

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

This is a very easy cannelloni that we've learned with the great chef Jamie Oliver.

Stuffed Eggplant Caponata

A Wonderful Meatless Dinner Alternative!

Easy fennel soup

Light, refreshing and delicious soup that is exceptionally easy to make.

Sweet Apple Crepes

Al Templeman's famous Salad Dressing

I started making this because my wife, Jeanne, would not stop complaining about how bad store bought salad…

Eggplant Parmesan

Italian Chick Pea Soup

Chickpeas are one of my favorite ingredients in soup. They don't lose their texture or their nutty flavor. Whether in a spicy Harira (served…

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…

Make your own Italian cherry wine (visciolato)

There are various fruit wines, but especially in Italy develops a very special cherry wine, discover how it…

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

Baked French Toast Casserole

Baked French Toast Casserole with brioche toast and caramelized topping makes the perfect easygoing and tasty make-ahead breakfast or brunch!