This is the first time I made anything with garam masala spice mix. It was very fragrant and tasted delicious.
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Orzo with lemon and peas: vegan
Well, this was an experiment and I would do it a bit differently next time. I think that the flavors are very good together, but it needed some sauce or liquid to make it more palatable.
Sweet potato medley: vegetarian
This is a hardy meal with lots of flavor. Baking the sweet potatoes makes the sweetness come through, but in a pinch you can microwave them.
Trahana soup: vegetarian
I have never had trahana before, so I did not know how to cook it, so I read some recipes online and decided to go with something simple. Also there are two kinds of trahana, one made with milk (sweet), one made with yogurt (sour). I have the sweet kind. It’s an ancient pasta from Greece made to preserve milk and yogurt.
Farina cookies (Greek halva): vegetarian
So simple to make. The “cookies” are a traditional favorite in our family, everyone loves them. Instead of making cookies you can just scoop some into a bowl and eat it hot, it’s really just breakfast cereal. The Greeks call this halva, not to be confused with the sweet sesame type you can buy in stores.
Pumpkin mushroom risotto: vegetarian
This risotto is a great fall recipe and it is delicious. The sage adds to the flavor of the season without overpowering the delicacy of the rice.
Butternut squash and bean stew: vegan
This is a hearty meal for a cool winter evening. It makes a lot of food and is fine served plain.
Broccoli curry: vegan
The first time I made this I did not put as many spices in it, only red curry paste. Afterwards I added the other spices and it made all the difference. I also use Rao’s Arribiatta for the tomato sauce.
Koulourakia Greek Easter cookies: vegetarian
These cookies are a real family favorite. They are dry and hard and perfect for dunking in a cup of tea.
Chick pea and cucumber salad with tortilla: vegetarian or vegan
You can serve this as a salad or wrap it in the tortilla. I left the garbanzo beans whole, you could also mash them for a different texture.
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