Vegetable Recipes
Whether you're looking for new ways to use up the tomatoes or zuchinnis flooding out of a late summer garden or an interesting new way to get fresh produce into a winter diet, we've got ideas for almost everything that grows.
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Vegetarian Split Pea Soup
Although often made with a ham bone, our version of split pea soup is so hearty and heart healthy you won't miss the meat. Serve w…
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Mexican Stew
Patty, this is the recipe I mentioned when we were last in the Wells St. store. I finally figured out how to write it up because t…
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Hearty Onion Soup
For an onion soup that lingers in your mind long after the last spoonful is gone, try this creamy blend of caramelized onions that…
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Spinach Salad with hot bacon dressing
This is a recipe that has developed over 20 years. The origins of the recipe are in a cookbook from Sunset Magazine, but I am sur…
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Spaghetti Sauce
Why buy the glass jar sauces? This recipe is super easy, fast and tasty. The use of small amounts of redolent spices gives this …
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Cucumber salad
I used to work in a kiosk in a mall and I ate sometimes at this little italian place. They had a salad dish that I really liked. …
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Tomato and Red Lentil Soup
This recipe is my attempt to create a soup similar to the one served at Reza’s restaurant. The secret ingredient is sumac. Sum…
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Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)
This is a Greek side dish that our family loves. Add a little Feta cheese and fresh lemon after it's cooked and you are in heaven.…
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Dorothy's Stefado (Greek Beef Stew)
This is a Greek beef stew made with small onions. This is my mom's recipe, and every Fall--without fail--you could smell it simmer…
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Mulligatawny with Lentils
Every winter I prepare this wonderful soup, and I am convinced that an important part of its distinctive flavor comes from the bla…
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Artichoke and Olive Pasta Salad
When I needed to prepare a salad to accomodate unexpected guests one afternoon, this salad recipe came about. I made it from some…
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Salsa Verde con Chiles de Arbol
My family knows these chiles as "chile de arbol." This is a fast, easy salsa to make and it's very authentic. It is always a crowd…
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Corned Beef Dinner
Treat you friends and family to a hearty Irish dish this St. Patrick's day.
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New Green Bean Casserole
My family kept complaining about the same old string bean casserole at holiday meals. I found the basis for the recipe in a magazi…
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12 Day Sweet Pickles
This recipe was one of many from Rose's grandmother Amelia Richards.
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Cassia Bud Sweet Pickles
This is a family favorite. Very easy. Doesn't require the days of soaking like other Cassia Bud Pickle recipes do.…
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Marilyn's Marinated Tomato Salad
This has been our family's favorite salad for years. It is also one of the most requested dishes when I cook for friends. One fr…
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Pickled Beets
My mom has always made these pickled beets every summer and I have carried on the tradition with my family. You can keep them in t…
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Carrot Cumin Soup
This soup, based on a traditional Middle Eastern soup, has become a favorite with everyone who tastes it. It's also unbelievably …
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Polish Sausage, Cabbage & Potatoes
When I was a small child my family (African-American) lived next door to a Polish family. We lived in Detroit, Michigan--about 5 …
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Gemelli with Zucchini and Italian Sausage
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Baba Ghanoush
This smokey eggplant dip is a great appetizer for any type of Middle Eastern meal.
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Ratatouille from Ina, the Breakfast Queen of Chicago,
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Potato Curry with Peas and Carrots
I made this recipe up after receiving the Curry Lover's Gift Box in the mail just after Christmas, and then posted it on my food b…
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Spike's Raspberry Dill Vinaigrette with Persephone's Home Coming Salad
A very good friend of mine (Adam "Spike" Schoenwald, cause he deserves credit for this one) brought me a bottle of raspberry vineg…
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Asparagus with Saffron
This recipe is an adaptation of one I found in a medieval cookbook. It is an unusual, but tasty, way to serve asparagus.…
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Turkey Basil Spaghetti Sauce
I made this one up, and now it's a family favorite. The freshly ground fennel seeds are essential.
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Greek Peasant Salad
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Cucumbers with Sour Cream
My mother loved cucumbers and had several different side dishes she made with them.
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Roasted Carrots with Moroccan Spices
This is a modification of a recipe in a book on Morocco.
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Jerri's Pumpkin Soup
Originally this was my friend Diane's recipe, but I altered it a bit. I've often made this soup in very large quantities, when fe…
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Quick Chicken Soup
I work long hours and don't have time to cook during the week. I wasn't feeling too well and wanted some chicken soup, but didn't…
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Picco de Gallo
This recipe was submitted by an anonymous customer from Alabama. He said he'd originally gotten this recipe from a neighbor who i…
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Chicken Curry
I learned to make this when I lived in Singapore. It is much easier than you would expect, a real crowd pleaser, and quickly becam…
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Sauerkraut Soup – Kapusniak
My family originated in Poland and settled in Milwaukee, and this is a family recipe for a hearty Polish soup. Although I now live…
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Red Lentil Dahl
This recipe was one of the tried and true keepers from my days at culinary school in England. The vibrant orange lentils are beau…
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Mediterranean Salad
One day while making a tomato-basil-mozzarella salad, I decided to give it a bit of a Greek twist. This is the result.…
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Ice Box Pickles
This family recipe is compliments of my grandmother, Jeanette Kesselring, from Arnold, Missouri. These are delicious eaten straig…
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Thai Vegetable Curry
This recipe was prepared by Chef Kevin Bozis for our "Stir It Up in Chicago" event at Kendall College, entitled "A Spicy Asian Jou…
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Spiced Lamb Kebabs
I, unknowingly, served this to a friend who doesn't like lamb, and she loved it. It is my favorite lamb recipe. Sometimes I just…
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Risotto with Portabello Mushrooms
This recipe is courtesy of John Thorne and Matt Lewis, two people we have the utmost respect for. People serious about, and dedica…
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Greek Veggie Casserole
One of my daughter's students gave me this recipe. I just changed some of the ingredients a little by adding tomato sauce, instead…
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Ratatouille
This recipe come to us courtesy of Ina Pinkney, one of our favorite Chicago chefs and chef/owner of Ina's in the West Loop. She s…
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Pasta and Bean Soup
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Low-Fat Chicken Fajitas
Over the years, I've experimented with The Spice House Fajita Seasoning, using it to cook primarily beef fajitas. More recently, m…
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Lemon Asparagus Barley Soup
A satisfying variation on the Greek lemon chicken soup "Avgolemono". It's an easy vegetarian dish. The sunny colors will remind yo…
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Spinach Fettuchini with Spicy Vegetables
This is a quick and easy meal that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and has very little clean-up. It is packed with nutrient…
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Pico De Gallo Salsa
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jimmy Bannos and John DeMers from their book, "The Heaven on Seven cookbook. Where it's Marti…
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Montserrat Cabbage Salad
I was in the Peace Corps on an island in the British West Indies where there was no meat. We ate a lot of fresh fruit, fresh vegg…
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Pumpkin Soup
This recipe comes to us courtesy of The Junior League of Chicago. It is from their cookbook, "Celebrate Chicago! A Taste of Our …
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Spiced Pecan Apple Salad
This recipe comes to us courtesy of The Junior League of Chicago. It is from their cookbook, "Celebrate Chicago! A Taste of Our …
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Luxurious Turkey-Mushroom Risotto with White Truffle Oil
Never again will left-over turkey be thought of as mundane once you feast on this delectable risotto. Sautéed white mushrooms and…
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Duck, Apple & Manchego Cheese Salad
The duck in this fanciful and flavorful salad is poached in stock without skin, making it succulent and low fat. The same stock ad…
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Those Onions!
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Iron Beans
This is a new personal favorite!
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Sweet Curry Carrot Soup
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Spice of Life Cookbook" by Treva Davis (no longer in print).…
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The Best Barbecue Sauce
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Spice of Life Cookbook" by Treva Davis (no longer in print).…
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Chard with Pine Nuts and Raisins
This recipe for chard was a runaway hit at my house, even when the kids were little. I don't remember its' exact provenance, in p…
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Basil Habañeros Marinara Penne Pasta
Hot and spicy!
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Sifliki (Cabbage and Noodles)
My grandmother made this receipe in Slovakia. Everyone I serve it to asks for the receipe. It's delicious!…
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Pasta with Zucchini and Pesto
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Fasoulakia Salata (Green Bean Salad)
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Roasted Pepper and Eggplant
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Marinated Zucchini and Red Pepper
This recipe comes to us from the authors of several fascinating books on food philosophy, John Thorne and Matt Lewis Thorne. You …
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Potato Satay
This recipe is courtesy of John Thorne and Matt Lewis, two people we have the utmost respect for. People serious about, and dedica…
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Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
Created it once I bought your Maple Sugar Seasoning. My Friend is a vegetarian, I am not. I am always trying Yves Veggie Ground R…
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Zucchini Bread
We received this recipe from one of our customers at the Milwaukee Spice House.
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Avocado Coriander and Cilantro Pasta
This recipe comes from our good friends, Judith Dunbar Hines and Rick Delby, at World Kitchen, a culinary program that takes place…
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Ashley's bean soup
This recipe came from Ashley, my daughter's childhood friend. My daughter, who is all of 21, can even make this to perfection. …
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Mango Salsa
This salsa is a great compliment to fish dishes, like "Sea Bass Crusted with Moroccan Spices" I also listed on The Spice House web…
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Pickled Cauliflower
Nepal is a landlocked country. Villagers frequently have no electricity or indoor plumbing, so they are very ingenious in devising…
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Rice, Lentils and Fresh Corn
This is a typical summer treat I make, made better because I picked up some spices to experiment with.…
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Eggplant Curry
I am not a big fan of eggplants, but I will always make an exception for this wonderful dish. This is a great dish to start early;…
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Mulligatawny Soup
My Daughter worked for Ameri-corp literacy Program in Pittsburgh. She was always telling her students about how I love to cook eth…
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Spicy Vegetarian Grind
This is a hearty vegetarian dish that is easy to whip up and is great over hot steamed rice, pasta, or noodles. If you're vega…
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Argentine-Style Grilled Eggplant
This recipe came from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
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Nepalese Meal
This is a typical Nepalese meal modified for the Western kitchen. Meat is very seldom eaten, but this vegetarian meal is high in p…
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Tuscan-style Tomato & Bread Soup
Several years ago, I first ate a similar dish at a restaurant in Florence, a short distance from the Accademia (David). When I re…
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Greek Salad
This recipe was provided by a customer in our Evanston store. One of our Evanston crew, tried it out and it's delicious. If you'r…
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Broccoli Bacon Salad
This is my mamma's recipe. We have it at most every family function.
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Saffron Curry Marinade
This recipe was used by Chef Kevin Bozis and Chef Jennifer "JR" Statz for a Stirring Things Up in Chicago Event at the Old Town sh…
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Italian Bean Soup with Indian Spices
This is a variation on a traditional Italian bean soup, or stew, prepared especially in central and northern Italian regional cook…
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Mustard Greens, Nepalese-style
It can't get any easier to make greens with a kick.
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Roasted Tandoori Acorn Squash
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Lake Shore Lentils
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"City-Style" Garden Vegetable Omlette
You can pre-make all the ingredients and store in containers. Just pop it in a frying pan, go take a shower & your there. Expe…
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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
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Middle East Chicken with Roasted Carrots
I don't care much for chicken breasts, but this is one healthy recipe involving chicken breasts that I could eat every day. …
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Ratatouille Provencal
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Ratatouille, Bayou Style
This recipe come from the fantastic Spicy Food Bible by Dave DeWitt, who has been nice enough to hold book-signings in our store. …
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Ratatouille - Madame Saucourt's Fabulous Ratatouille
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Stuffed Pumpkins
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German Style Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage
This is a Family Heirloom Recipe from my German Grandmother Agusta
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Sauteed Asparagus with Fleur de sel
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Grown-up Baby Peas
This will get your kids to eat the little goobers!
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Moroccan Roasted Veggies
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Sweet Potato Pie Filling
Just the filling. Use to make tarts, pies. Submitted by Spice House
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Fresh Asian Salad
Very fresh tasting salad. Delicious with grilled meats
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Smoked Spanish Paprika Chicken
This dish is worthy of a lovely white table cloth.
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Savory Provencal Vegetable Tart
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Moroccan Carrot Salad
This crunchy, healthy salad provides a counterpoint to grilled fare, especially chicken or fish. The rose water gives the dish a b…
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Gazpacho Andaluz
This recipe was given to me in August 1990 by Dick Bowers, President of Hitox Corp., a chemical company in Corpus Christi, TX. It …
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Roasted Root Vegetables
A fall favorite for my family, and a great way to use the rest of the garden.
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Zucchini Ribbons with Tarragon
I saw a dish in a newspaper that had ribboned both carrots and zucchini. I had never seen that before and had some Zucchini on han…
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Sugar Snap Salad
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Pea Pod Salad
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Sugar Snap Peas with Radish and Scallion
This isn't a family heirloom but is tastes suprisingly good and is very easy to prepare. I honestly don't know where I got the ori…
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Warm Bridgeport Potato Salad
Bridgeport blend is wonderful for potatoes so why not potato salad
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Eggplant & Mushroom bruschetta
The beef bullion and spices lend this a great flavor... if you're not a fan of eggplant or mushrooms, this dish will change your m…
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Moroccan Carrot Salad with Orange Flower Water
I tried to discover how this salad was made at a Riad in Marrakech and this is the nearest I have managed to get to the subtle, pe…
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Healing Soup
This is from a book called "Food Doctor" that we found at our local library's annual used book sale. We like to put a dollop of so…
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Corn Chowder with Regular Chili Powder for vegetarian/meat combined
These are the vegetables that are available at this time of the year from my farmer. I made up this recipe to use a lot of them. …
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Spicy Vegetarian Chili
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Yam Soup
I love earthy root vegetable soups full of warm soulful flavors...this soup encompasses all of that.…
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Carrot and Garlic Scape Salad
Garlic scapes are the twisty green tops of young garlic that would eventually become the flowers if they weren't cut off. They ar…
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Szechwan Ratatouille
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White Grape Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese
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Chili Roasted Corn
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White truffle Salt Colcannon
Being enamoured of Spice House's white truffle salt, it occurred to me as I was cooking colcannon that this was a marriage made in…
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Simple Spanish Peppers
I studied in Spain and my Spanish "family" made this dish all the time. It is so simple but I think the flavors are unexpected.…
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Moroccan Stuffed Squash
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Potato and Mushrooms Tortillas
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Greek Islands Zuchini Fritters
These fritters are high in flavor but very low in salt.
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Tofu-Cashew Lettuce Wraps
This is a really tasty recipe that we developed for the fresh, bright medley of flavors. It also turns out to be a meal that suit…
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Curried Cauliflower with Black Mustard Seeds
This recipe was given to us by a customer whose Pakistani mother says the Maharajah Curry Powder makes it taste just like she reme…
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Kosher Dill Pickles
This is my favorite pickle recipe because I just make them and store them in the fridge. No fancy canning process involved. They…
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Farmer’s Market Roasted Vegetable Salad
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Portabello Mushroom Caps with Garlic-Spinach and Asiago
This is a "what I had in the fridge" recipe, concocted while prepping for Thanksgiving dinner, and because I was hungry for a litt…
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Pickled Asparagus
Mom started me canning at a very early age. This recipe quickly became a personal favorite, not only for me but for a group of yo…
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