Vegetarian Traditions

Stories • Recipes • Travel • Farms • Traditions

A Culinary Journal by Chef George Vutetakis

For more than fifty years, I’ve explored the people, places, and traditions behind remarkable plant-based food—from

San Diego and Michigan farmers’ markets and the Inn Season Café to villages in India and tropical farms in Peru.

I invite you to discover recipes, culinary travel, farming traditions, ingredient histories,

and the joy of cooking with nature’s abundance.

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Milanese Vegetable Strata

Inspired by the traditions of Italian vegetable cooking, this Milanese Zucchini Strata Casserole layers roasted zucchini, golden summer squash, Yukon Gold potatoes, aromatic soffritto, and creamy almond ricotta into a rich, satisfying plant-based centerpiece. Each vegetable is roasted separately to develop its individual character before the layers come together with tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil. A beautiful dish for family dinners, entertaining, or celebrating the harvest.

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