Nettie's

Try this vegetarian spin on the Waldorf Salad! Makes: 6 servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 8 oz tempeh, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 cup coarsely chopped fennel 2 stalks celery finely chopped 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved 1 oranges, peeled and sectioned 2 tart apples, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch chunks […]

Agar is a vegetarian source of gelatin made from seaweed. It is sold as flakes, powder, and in bars or sticks. It is colourless, odorless and tasteless. It dissolves best in hot liquids and gels faster with refrigeration. I use it in desserts, puddings, aspics, salads and fillings.

This is a delicious buckwheat noodle salad that can be served hot or cold. There are many types of buckwheat noodles available. Read your label carefully. You might want to start out with a blend. Buckwheat noodles are hearty with a delicate texture and lend themselves to a wide assortment of vegetables and marinades. Prep […]

“Meat” choices can include leftover roast beef or steak, lamb, pork, ham, chicken, even smoked fish. Salad: 1 lb. (500 g) fresh green beans, trimmed 3 cups (750 ml) fresh spinach 3 cups (750 ml) fresh Swiss chard 1 can (14 oz./398 ml) chickpeas, drained 1 cup (250 ml) grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup (250 […]