Baked
BAKED CRISPY CHICKPEA SEITAN PATTIES
Cheryl, my picky eater, loves the crispy vegan chicken patties you can get in the frozen food section. Unfortunately, they have a few ingredients that
June 1, 2023
Salad
SIMPLE PANTRY SALSA
Sometimes you need some salsa fast and don’t want to or can’t go to the store. Maybe you’re already cozy in the house or it’s
June 1, 2023
Appetizer
Crostini (Olive Oil Toasts)
Slices of toasted crusty bread brushed with olive oil are the foundation of many a quick appetizer or simple meal. I keep a plastic bag
June 1, 2023
Appetizer
Black-and-White Bean Spread
I can’t resist the luscious bean dip drizzled with black olive puree that appears on the table with the basket of bread. The spread is
June 1, 2023
Italian
Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Spread
Capponata is a Sicilian vegetable mixture made with fried eggplant and other vegetables simmered in a tomato and celery sauce and seasoned with vinegar and
June 1, 2023
Veggies
Minted Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant
Mint is probably the most-used herb in Sicilian kitchens. It adds a refreshing summery flavor to these fried eggplants simmered in sweet-and-sour tomato sauce. Tomato
June 1, 2023
Appetizer
Truffle Parmesan Bignè (Puffs)
I can’t imagine a more festive party starter! Truffles are tubers that grow underground near the roots of certain trees. So far, no one has
June 1, 2023
Veggies
EASY VEGGIE BOUILLON
I hate buying liquid broth or bouillon because it’s expensive, is in wasteful packaging, and has too much salt. This recipe freezes great, so you
June 1, 2023
Cake
Farinata (Chickpea Pancake) with Green Onions
Slices of this chickpea pancake are sold as street food in Genoa and towns all along the Riviera. The best are baked in wood-fired ovens,
June 1, 2023
Italian
Roasted Peppers with Capers and Provolone
I like to pair roasted peppers with a sharp aged cheese like provolone or a mild cheese like mozzarella or ricotta salata. They are also
June 1, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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