Stuffed Desert Grapes
Large black grapes and cheese are made for each other, both for taste and appearance. In this version, pepper and saffron bring warmth to the cheese. While living in South Cornwall with acres of garden and orchard at my disposal, I sweetened the cheese with fresh mashed figs, crushed and drained raspberries and wild dewberries. In New York, I love to use strawberry farmers cheese from Ben’s Cheese Shop. As finger foods for...
Chapati Rolls
Ingredients •¾ C carrot, shredded •½ C bell pepper, cut lengthwise •1 C lettuce, thinly sliced •½ C cucumber, peeled and shredded •3 Tbsp coriander leaves •2 Tsp fresh lemon juice •¾ Tsp Salt •½ Tsp ground black pepper •½ Tsp paprika •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 Tbsp olive oil •5 Chapatis •5 Tbsp cream cheese, softened Preparation 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Divide into 5 parts. 2. In another...
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients For base of pie • Brown lentils – 1 1/4 cups • Water – 2 litres • Olive oil – 2 tbsp • Yellow asafoetida powder – 1 tsp • Freshly ground black pepper – 1/4 tsp • Celery, diced – 1 cup • Home-made curd cheese (panir) from (2 litres) milk and pressed for 1/2 hour, or 200g shop-bought panir cheese • Good quality tamari or soy sauce – 5 tbsp For potato topping • Butter – 2 tbsp...
Quick Strawberry Cream Dessert
Ingredients • 1¼ C graham crackers crumbs • 3 Tbsp butter, softened • 5 Tbsp sugar • 1 pkg 8-oz cream cheese, softened • 1 Tsp vanilla • 1½ C sliced strawberries • 1 pkt instant vegetarian jelly mix Preparation 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter and 3 Tbsp sugar. Press onto a 9×9-in baking pan. Freeze for 10-15 minutes. 2. Beat the cream cheese and the remaining sugar until smooth. Spread evenly over...
Vegetable Ricotta Cheese
Ingredients Dough: • 1½ C warm water • ¼ oz or 7 gm active dry yeast • 1 Tsp sugar • 3 Tbsp olive oil • 1½ C all purpose flour • 2 C whole wheat flour • 1¼ Tsp salt Filling: • 1 Tbsp oil • ½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder • 2 C Bell pepper chopped • 3 zucchinis, chopped • 1 tomato chopped • 1 Tsp dried basil • ¼ Tsp ground black pepper • ½ Tsp salt • 1 C ricotta cheese • 1 Tbsp oil for brushing the top Preparation 1. In a mixing bowl,...