La Dilettante's Five-Star Food.com Favorites
A member since 2009, home cook La Dilettante has reviewed over 130 recipes on Food.com! Here are some of her favorite vegetarian makeovers that even her meat-loving husband adores.
Tomato, Olive & Feta Green Beans
"Yes, yes, yesss! I've gotten quite particular about giving five stars, but this deserves no less. A perfect side dish with grilled fish."
-La Dilettante
Lemony Rice With Peas (Risi E Bisi)
"Absolutely delicious! The tart lemon against the sweet peas was superb, and the walnuts were indeed a good touch. Next time I'll see what almonds or pine nuts do."
-La Dilettante
Creamy Burrito Casserole
"Fabulosa! I subbed Morningstar Farms faux-beef soy crumbles and used low-carb whole wheat tortillas, but otherwise changed nothing."
-La Dilettante
Pesto Farro With Cherry Tomatoes
"Absolutely delicious. I did toss in some grilled shrimp and extra garlic, and it got raves!"
-La Dilettante
Lotta Lemon Muffins
"This is it! The closest equivalent of my aunt's glazed lemon cake from my childhood — in muffin form! My husband did his Oliver Twist imitation after he had one, 'I want some more!'"
-La Dilettante
Low Fat Cashew & Carrot Soup
"Love this! The flavors of these two ingredients are so tasty together."
-La Dilettante
Brown Fried Rice - Five Treasure
"Treasure indeed! I omitted the bacon and added tofu. Delicious!"
-La Dilettante
Crème De Brie® Mango-Cranberry Crostini
"I had some homemade cranberry chutney, Brie cheese and was looking for something wonderful to do with them. These are perfectly beautiful, perfectly delicious and were quite a hit with our guests!"
-La Dilettante
Cheese Cookies
"My daughter and I made gift bags of these munchy treats for our out-of-town wedding guests. Perfect for that late-night 'just a little something' bite!"
-La Dilettante
Chocolate-Espresso-Pistachio Biscotti
"Delizioso! I subbed almonds and that was great. I wish more people would try olive oil in baking — works wonderfully!"
-La Dilettante