starter Archives - Cilantro and Citronella

French Vegetable Soup (Soupe au Pistou)

Melissa — Sat, 16 May 2020 09:17:00 +0000

This simple recipe for soupe au pistou, or French vegetable soup, is the perfect way to take advantage of summer's freshest vegetables. What makes this recipe unique is the pistou, a basil sauce similar to pesto, that's stirred into each bowl upon serving. Summer’s winding to a close and we’ve gotten our last delivery of...

The post French Vegetable Soup (Soupe au Pistou) appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Vegan Pinwheels with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Melissa — Sun, 06 Jan 2019 19:29:17 +0000

These vegan pinwheels are easy to make with puff pastry filled with a simple sun-dried tomato and toasted almond pesto. They make a great vegan appetizer or vegan party food for your next friendly get-together! If you’re in need of a last-minute idea for your next soiree, these vegan pinwheels are perfect! They’re super simple...

The post Vegan Pinwheels with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Mushroom Croquettes

Melissa — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 13:46:44 +0000

These vegan mushroom croquettes, or croquetas de setas, are the typical Spanish tapa. The outside is golden brown and crispy while the inside is smooth and creamy with bits of meaty mushrooms. Eat them alone or with your favorite dipping sauce! Croquettes are one of the most popular Spanish tapas – you can get them...

The post Mushroom Croquettes appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Lebanese Salad

Melissa — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 08:56:02 +0000

Fattoush is a Lebanese salad with fresh chopped veggies, herbs and crispy pita chips in a tangy olive oil, lemon and sumac dressing. This simple salad is a great combination of texture and flavour and a delicious alternative to a boring old chopped salad. Ever since installing a gas range in our kitchen we’ve been...

The post Lebanese Salad appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Patacones or Tostones: Fried Green Plantains

Melissa — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:40:41 +0000

Patacones or tostones are two names for the same thing: fried green plantains. They are super easy to make and a great alternative to French fries. Go ahead and tell yourself they’re healthier than fries since plantains are a fruit, right? This is basically a one-ingredient recipe (no one ever counts the salt). All you’re...

The post Patacones or Tostones: Fried Green Plantains appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Vegan Fried Artichokes with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Sauce

Melissa — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 16:42:13 +0000

These vegan fried artichokes are the perfect tapa. Made with fresh artichokes that are dipped in vegan buttermilk and breadcrumbs before being fried to crispy perfection and served with a creamy lemon-garlic dipping sauce. Be careful, they’re addictive! Late winter and early spring is artichoke season. Living in Spain, the veggie stores are overflowing with...

The post Vegan Fried Artichokes with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Sauce appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Vegetable Farro Soup

Melissa — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:16:21 +0000

This vegetable farro soup is creamy, chunky, hearty and delicious. Easy to prepare with a thick tomato base, beans, fresh vegetables and farro, this vegan soup is just what you need to warm yourself up on a cold, rainy day! Farro is an ingredient that’s relatively new to me. If it’s new to you too,...

The post Vegetable Farro Soup appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup)

Melissa — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:57:41 +0000

This recipe will show you how to make sopa de fideo, a Mexican noodle soup in a tomato-based broth. This simple and frugal soup does not skimp on flavour and is just what you need to warm you up on a chilly afternoon! This fideo soup is to me what chicken noodle soup is to...

The post Sopa de Fideo (Mexican Noodle Soup) appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Vegan Goat Cheese Salad

Melissa — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:13:34 +0000

This vegan goat cheese salad is a hearty vegetarian main dish featuring a mix of colourful vegetables, warm and creamy vegan goat cheese and a sweet and tangy berry dressing. When I lived in France I ate a lot of goat cheese salads. Back then I was still vegetarian and the goat cheese salad was...

The post Vegan Goat Cheese Salad appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.

Vegetarian Pasta Soup with Seitan Meatballs

Melissa — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 13:40:01 +0000

This vegetarian pasta soup with seitan meatballs is as hearty and delicious. Pasta shells are stuffed with a simple vital wheat gluten dough and simmered in a delicious vegetable stock until tender. Throw in a handful of chickpeas, chopped carrot and whatever other veggie you like for a soup that’s as comforting as a vegan...

The post Vegetarian Pasta Soup with Seitan Meatballs appeared first on Cilantro and Citronella.