I learned how to make gnocchi in Rome last year. It’s really not that difficult, but I will warn you that it is a bit time consuming. In Rome I used a special gnocchi paddle, but a fork works just as well in my book. You can shape and freeze gnocchi ahead, so at dinnertime you can just boil them and make the sauce.
Make sure to stir in the cheese and remove from the heat as soon as it melts to prevent curdling.
This economical and hearty dish is a great meal in itself when served with a salad and crusty bread. Perfect for w cold winter day. The recipe calls for soaking the beans overnight; so, you have to start this soup a day ahead of when you plan to serve it. You can make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of beef or chicken broth
This spanakopita inspired dish is a great vegetarian main or a hearty side for meat or chicken.
These Polish dumplings are delicious and really not difficult to make. You can fill them with pretty much anything you want, but this version is vegetarian. Serve with a side of applesauce or sour cream for dipping.
Saw goodbye to stretch pants December and get on board with healthy January! This stew is chocked full of goodness. Those meat-eaters won’t even notice that this dish is strictly vegetarian.
These healthy vegetarian burgers are full of Middle Eastern flavor and will satisfy both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Beans make them hearty, so no one will miss the beef. If you don’t want to make the yogurt sauce then by all means leave it out.
Roast green beans instead of steaming them. Toss beans in a quick and tangy vinaigrette dressing, and serve warm.
Even though bulgur wheat is most commonly found in tabouli salad, you can use it just like rice or couscous, or any other whole grain, such as barley or quinoa. Bulgur has a pleasant nutty flavor and takes only minutes to prepare. Instead of rice, try pairing your favorite stir-fry or curry with whole grain bulgur.
Let’s start the New Year out right with a healthy and tasty dish. Here’s to a Happy New Year with a healthier you in 2015.
