Spaetzle with cheese and caramelized onion | KasNocken. AUSTRIA, EUROPE
This is an Austrian’s answer to Mac and Cheese. Totally wonderful and, as a bonus, vegetarian! One taste and you’ll want to move to Austria.
Green Beans with Speck | Schinkenspeck. AUSTRIA, EUROPE
Speck, technically called Schinkenspeck, is a dry aged prosciutto product. Bacon or ham can be substituted if your grocer does not carry this Austrian favorite. Enjoy Green Beans with Speck with chicken, fish, or pork.
Shopska Salad | Shopska Salata. BOSNIA and HERZEGOVINA, EUROPE
This cheese is just like regular feta with a tad stronger – and a “hair” funkier – flavor. In fact, Barrel-Aged Feta is a great “first” funky cheese for those of you trying to convince a family member to “go funky.”
Warm Spinach and Mushroom Salad. ANDORRA, EUROPE
Wild mushrooms give this spinach salad Andorran appeal. The crunch of slivered almonds and the sweet of the golden raisins add another dimension.
Albanian Vegetables | Turli Perimesh. ALBANIA, EUROPE
Turli Perimesh is a light and refreshing accompaniment to meat. The influence of Italian cusine on Albania is apparent both in the use of squashes and fresh parsley.
Vegetarian Green Coconut Curry with Quinoa
Quinoa makes a healthy alternative to rice and soaks up the coconut curry very well. Make sure to use a good quality Thai curry paste for a rich flavor.
Quinoa Salad with Sweet Potatoes and Apples
This delicious, super-healthy quinoa salad is a great meal-in-one; it makes an ideal vegetarian option at the Thanks table.
Tuna-and-Apple Crostini
This lovely, sophisticated take on an open-face tuna sandwich includes sliced tart green apple and a little parsley. Try it with a sparkling rosé.
Smoky Vegetarian Beet Reubens
With this sandwich, chef Todd Ginsberg proves that vegetarian versions of classic meat dishes can sometimes be just as delicious. Here, in place of the pastrami, Ginsberg sprinkles roasted beet slices with smoked salt, then serves them on buttered rye toast with all the traditional condiments, like sauerkraut, melted Swiss cheese and homemade Russian dressing.
Radish Tea Sandwiches with Miso Yogurt
You can use butter or full-fat yogurt instead of fat-free yogurt, and you can substitute sliced baby turnips or daikon for the radishes.
