Dorothy Corry is the mother of two, one with PKU, one without. She lives with her husband in Seattle.
Andalusian Carrot Salad
My daughter had just returned from a trip to Spain when I was working on this recipe. She told me that it reminded her of some of the foods she ate in Spain, particularly in the...
Barcelona-Style Rice Salad
Although this salad has quite a few ingredients, it doesn’t take too long to fix and it is festive with many colors and flavors. I use a roasted pepper from a jar to save a little...
Bolognaise Vegetable Medley
An even dice of the eight vegetables gives this pasta topping visual and textural appeal, and the flavor combination is wonderful. Protein and Phe amounts do NOT include the pasta....
Broccoli and Tomato Sauce for Pasta
Broccoli, olives, and tomatoes combine with garlic and parsley to make a tasty and quick pasta dish. Use any shape pasta you like. Protein & phe counts do NOT include the low-protein...
Composed Vegetable Ring
This is a great recipe to prepare if you have friends who like to help in the kitchen. Everyone could prep a different vegetable prior to cooking. If you serve the vegetables on...
Deliciously Spicy Tomato Sauce
Red pepper flakes and pepperoncini make this a lively change from the usual tomato sauces. You can vary the “heat” by changing the amount of red pepper flakes; my husband,...
Easy Tomato- Garlic Soup
I like to make this soup when I don’t have lots of time to cook. For a garnish, Baked Croutons or Garlic Rosemary Croutons, both on page 118, add a nice crunch and chopped fresh...
Fresh Tomato Sauce
This is a wonderful all-around sauce. If you are lucky enough to find great tomatoes and have a couple of hours available for cooking, this sauce is really tasty and well worth...
Fruit Salsa
Sometimes adding a little special touch makes simple dishes more elegant. Use this sweet and colorful salsa as a topping to dress up your favorite sorbet or ice cream, or with...
Garden Burgers
Using a little low protein egg replacer powder helps to bind these tasty burgers together. They are a bit fragile, but with a gentle touch, could become a family favorite. I like...
Golden Spiced Rice
Turmeric adds a beautiful color to the rice and the small amount of cinnamon adds a hint of sweetness. Because this recipe is made with long-grain white rice you may want to lower...
Grandmother’s Stuffed Bell Peppers
Any color bell pepper can be used for this recipe. Some may prefer the mild flavor of the red, yellow, or orange peppers over the stronger flavor of the green bell peppers, but...
Grilled Vegetables with Dijon-Marjoram Basting Sauce
This sauce will work on just about any vegetable that you choose to grill. I used only 1 cup of the sauce for the vegetables listed below, but the remaining sauce will keep in...
Hot Grilled Carrots
Shopping for the freshest vegetables at my local farmers’ market is one of the joys of summer. Frequently, there are cooking demonstrations at the market and this very simple...
Marsha’s Mexican Rice
Parent Marsha Magol sent this recipe to National PKU News some time ago. It won first place in a “cooking with rice” contest and has long been a PKU family favorite. The recipe...
Paella with Many Vegetables
Paella is a Spanish rice dish flavored with saffron that traditionally contains a mix of seafood and meat. This version uses a mix of vegetables with white short-grain rice, creating...
Roasted Potatoes with Mushroom "Caviar"
Tiny potatoes quickly roasted with cumin and topped with mushrooms are bite-size hors d’oeuvres certain to impress and please your guests. The mushrooms can be prepared early...
Romaine and Roasted Pepper Appetizer
The tender inner leaves of Romaine lettuce make a handy “cup” to hold a tasty spoonful of roasted pepper seasoned with thyme and balsamic vinegar. Use a yellow or orange bell...
Summer Fresh Penne
Summer vegetables take center stage in this tasty pasta dish. Use the freshest ingredients you can find for the best results. Protein & phe counts do not include pasta, just the...
Tiella de Patate e Pomodori (Baked Potatoes and Tomatoes)
This casserole combines layers of potato, chard, and tomato with basil. It is a good company dish as it can be prepared early in the day and baked just in time for dinner. This...
Vegetable Jambalaya
This recipe calls for long-grain white rice. To lower the phe/protein content for a diet portion, add ½ cup cooked low protein rice to each ½ cup serving of the jambalaya, which...
Vegetable Lasagna
There are many ways to make lasagna. I tend to be creative and make up recipes as I go depending on the vegetables that are in my refrigerator at the time. This recipe is one I...
Warm Broccoli Salad
In the cool winter months, a warm salad can be very appealing. This salad of lightly cooked broccoli tossed with sautéed shallots, mushrooms, and a balsamic vinaigrette is a fine...