Sandy, my beautiful Syrian mother-in-law, had a wonderfully contagious enthusiasm about cooking. She taught me, a nice Irish girl who once had no idea you were supposed to peel garlic, how to get into the kitchen. I haven't stopped exploring different cuisines since.
Over the summer, my Monday night writers' group enjoyed the antipasto pictured above: marinated mushrooms and chickpeas, red quinoa, cannellini bean and tuna salad, baby carrots, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, crisp asparagus and sugar snap peas, purple potatoes, goat cheese, and toasted pignolia nuts. Needless to say, we wiped it out.
The week has plenty of other nights. Stay tuned for more wonderful recipes.
Bon Appetit!
Wow, and it actually looks good for you, too.
ReplyDeleteI have one word for this blog: YUM!
ReplyDeleteMiriam, I cook vegetarian/almost-vegan on Monday nights to accommodate a good writer friend, and no one minds. We've learned that vegetarian doesn't mean boring. We are healthy writers for sure, at least on Monday nights! Thanks for visiting my new baby.
ReplyDeleteMaeve, I hope to keep the YUM factor going. Thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDeleteWish I could be attend your Monday night writer's group! That looks and sounds delicious. I'm looking forward to checking out the great recipe ideas. Good luck with the new blog.
ReplyDeleteI feel like having a get-together so I can serve a similar antipasto. Looks delicious! I'm excited about your new blog, Pat.
ReplyDeleteLisa, if you're ever in the ME/NH area on a Monday night, you're welcome to SIP with us! A glass of wine makes revisions fine. Or something like that. I plan to add tonight's recipe by tomorrow. Thanks for dropping by!
ReplyDeleteIsn't antipasto great, Dawn? Endless variations, and everyone finds something they like. Looking forward to trying some of your recipes :-)
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