Condiments and Sides – Page 6

Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes, Soups, Stews and Chillies

Vegetable stock or broth?

Is it stock or broth? Lately, I’ve been using the words interchangeably. When I make vegetable stock or broth, nothing goes to waste. I don’t strain and discard the boiled vegetables. Instead, I process them with a handheld blender straight in the pot and with the boiled water and I’m never sure if I end […]

Appetizers, Condiments and Sides, Dips and spreads

Artichoke, chickpea and lemon dip

I love this artichoke dip! It’s light, lemony and easy to make. Artichokes are excellent for you. They are high in antioxidants and are a rich source of vitamins, fibre and minerals. Ideally, you should boil or steam fresh artichokes and scrape out the hearts, though this can be time-consuming. An alternative is to buy the artichoke hearts marinated. Marinated artichokes have a […]

Condiments and Sides

Oven baked french fries with dips

Here are some simple and nutritious recipe ideas that can be served as a starter, snack or side dish: oven baked french fries with red pepper and guacamole dips. Vegetarians and vegans alike may enjoy these savoury potatoes and wholesome dips as part of their main meal. Bon appétit! Oven baked french fries 600 gr potatoes (or one big […]

Condiments and Sides, Farro, Main Dishes, Stir-Fries

Farro risotto

It’s Friday evening here in Geneva, and it’s been a hard week. I’ve been going to work feeling drained and under the weather – sore throat and aches and pains throughout my body. You know the feeling. This evening, I couldn’t decide what to make for supper. There’s no one home – call it an empty […]

Condiments and Sides

Cashew butter

If you’re lactose intolerant, vegan or you just want to avoid dairy products, cashew butter or paste is the perfect substitute for dairy butter. The image above is the cashew butter that I’ve recently made. In addition to their delicate nutty flavour and creamy texture, cashews are rich in protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, copper, zinc and potassium. They […]

Chickpeas, Condiments and Sides, Main Dishes

Vegetarian kibbeh with the Renegade Saints

Today, my husband’s improv group, the Renegade Saints, came over to our home in Geneva for their annual meeting and I made sure that there was plenty to eat. Since there were some vegetarians, I made a pot of Indian Dal, basmati rice, a salad, my healthy chocolate brownies and, as featured above and below, vegetarian kibbeh. Kibbeh is a traditional Lebanese […]