Savory veggie stew hits the spot
Suddenly, vegetarians surround me.
When my husband announced that several co-workers swore that going off meat cured their arthritis, he was determined to give it a try. Then a 23-year-old cousin who found herself suddenly between apartments moved in with us. You guessed it - she's vegetarian.
I don't have anything against going meatless from time to time. But lately I'm feeling a bit lost, as a veer toward vegan territory requires navigating the kitchen by a whole new map. (Thank heavens my veggie crowd will at least do dairy!)
When Alicia heard about my plight, she shared today's recipe for Chickpea and Sweet-Potato Stew. She has been experimenting a lot with meatless cooking lately, and her stew is delicious. The intriguing blend of spices is sure to please even committed carnivores.
Suggested menu: Chickpea and Sweet-Potato Stew with spinach salad leaves with bottled dressing and seven-grain rolls.
• Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross are co-authors of "Desperation Dinners." Write them at Desperation Dinners, c/o United Media, 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016, or tellus@kitchenscoop.com. More at kitchenscoop.com.
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