Zucchini Creole on Polenta
This Southern dish is very reminiscent to ratatouille which makes sense, as Louisiana and parts of the South had been French territories. The creole tastes very nice on the polenta and makes a nice dinner on a warm summer’s eve. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup polenta (corn meal) 4 cups water pinch salt 1 [...]
Vegetable Sushi
These sushi rolls were delicious, and surprisingly very filling. They’re a bit tricky to make the first time, but once you get used to it, they’re not hard to make, and well worth the effort. They were delicious. Yield: 30- 40 Ingredients: for the rice: 2 cups sushi rice 2 cups water 4 tablespoons rice [...]
Fava Bean Ravioli on a Spinach Wine Sauce
This is a very special meal. It is gourmet and delicious in flavor well worth the effort to make. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: for the ravioli: 1 cup semolina flour 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup water pinch salt for the filling: 2 lbs. fresh fava beans 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon mild [...]
Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
Summertime is here, let’s get out the grill. With the garden producing lots of fresh vegetables, kabobs are a tasty way to enjoy them all. Serving Size: 4 Yield: 16 kabobs Ingredients: for the marinade: 2 tablespoons molasses 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 [...]
Perikles’ Baked Spinach and Mushrooms
When we were in Cologne in April, we enjoyed this very special meal served to us by Perikles at the brewery pub Em Kölsche Boor. Although it was just spinach and mushrooms, it was a very generous serving and we were both really satisfied. We have recreated it here for your enjoyment as well. Serving [...]
Review: Mushroom and Walnut Soup
I came across a website which I had not known before. Peter of “When I’m bored I make soup” is a really fine chef. Although the blog is not vegetarian, he does have some very delicious recipes that just happen to turn out to be vegan. Today we enjoyed one of these his Mushroom and [...]
Fettuccine with raw Kale Pesto, Walnuts and Oyster Mushrooms
We made kale pesto before when we posted it with the Summer tomato crostata recipe. When we saw the fettuccine recipe in Vegetarian Times, we knew our pesto would be would be perfect for it, and we weren’t disappointed. It was really a great meal. We enjoyed it with a light fruit salad and ciabatta [...]
Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce
Yum, the taste and colors of Italy. We enjoyed this meal on a cold winters night, it really brought the warmth of Italy into the house. We enjoyed this meal with fresh green beans, steamed, and then with just olive oil, garlic and a bit of lemon juice. Freshly made biscuits, a lovely large mixed [...]
Sauerkraut Pierogi with Mushrooms and Tofu Pieces
These were the best pierorgi we’ve ever had. The combination was great, and they are really easy to make. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups pasta (fine semolina) flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons oil (for this recipe I used truffle oil) 1/3 cup water For the filling: 1 package or can [...]
Chestnut and Mushroom Pockets
These elegant pastries are so simple to make, and yet they taste delicious. The filling can be made ahead of time, and then assembled and baked shortly before serving. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 9 sheets (squares) ready made frozen puff pastry, thawed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, chopped 5-8 ounces mixed wild [...]
The ultimate vegan Caesar salad
This is a superb Caesar salad dressing. Isa created it, and it’s published in her Veganomicon cook book. Heidi of 101 cookbooks made it last January, and it can be found elsewhere if you search on the net. I had done a bit of research about an authentic Caesar salad. It uses full romaine leaves, [...]
Roasted Paprika Mushroom Soup with Rosemary
This makes a nice warm filling soup on a chilly evening. The fresh rosemary adds a depth of flavor. It’s quick and easy to make and has a lovely thick texture from the mushrooms. Yield: 4 Ingredients: 1 large jar (400 grams) roasted paprika (red bell pepper) 12 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1 onion, [...]
Zucchini Tostadas
This were very tasty and easy to make. The mushroom/onion saute in the middle was very nice. Yield: 4 Ingredients: 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 onion, chopped 250 grams mushrooms, finely chopped 1 can small tomato paste 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tostados 1 cup soy cheese, grated 1/2 cup plain [...]
Mushroom mustard soup
This was a lovely smooth soup, seasoned lightly with the taste of mustard and wine. Very nice on a spring day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons flour 2 cups vegetable bouillon 1/4 cup white wine 3 Tsp. Dijon mustard salt and pepper 1 potato, [...]
Warm spinach stuffed portobello mushrooms
A warm salad is always a special treat and often a bit more filling than the cold salads. Fresh spinach, just wilted in oil with garlic has such a pretty emerald green color and tastes delicious. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 2 portobello mushrooms 100 grams fresh spinach, washed 2 spring onions, cut in small circles [...]
Creamy shiitake and spinach crepes
Savory crepes are a great meal for a supper or a brunch. The Chick Pea Crepes offered by Delicious t.v. are great. They’re quick and easy to make and surprisingly don’t use soy. Yield: 8 Ingredients: For the creamy sauce: 1 – 1&1/2 cups plain soy milk 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1 tablespoon corn starch [...]
Broccoli soup with wild mushrooms
Broccoli and mushrooms are such a perfect match. This soup is really the essence of broccoli, very nice and light, but filling. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli, florets only 2 types of mushrooms, sliced handful fresh parsley, chopped splash lemon juice 1 vegetable bouillon cube one clove of garlic, peeled and whole [...]
Tiny Mushroom-Potato Muffins
These mini muffins are packed with tasty treats. This time with sauteed mushrooms, another time, with sun-dried tomatoes, or olives. The possibilities are endless. They make a nice appetizer and are also good as party food. Yield: 3-4 dozen mini muffins Ingredients: 5 cups mashed potatoes 2 cups mushrooms, cut in small pieces 4 Tbs. [...]
Barley and shiitake mushroom soup
This is an easy soup to make, the dry sherry adds a lovely dimension to the mushrooms and barley. It’s a filling soup, but not heavy, with a lovely full rich flavor. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup barley 2 handfuls dry Shiitake mushrooms 6 cups water 3 cloves garlic 1 stalk celery, minced 1/2 [...]
Pierogi with mushroom filling
This traditional Polish dish is very tasty, a varied mixture of mushrooms really makes a big difference. It’s rather like the Polish version of ravioli. Yield: 8 – 12 Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt 3 tbs. oil (for this recipe I used truffle oil) 1/3 cup water 1 cup mushrooms, chopped finely 1/2 [...]
Nutmeg mushrooms
A tasty appetizer or side dish which gives a lovely aromatic smell. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh mushrooms 3/4 cup white wine 1 tbs. nutmeg, ground 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Clean and slice the mushrooms or serve whole if they are smal. Combine all ingredients and cook over medium heat until the wine [...]
Rotelle with mushrooms gratin
A nice meal that is filling but not heavy. Even better the 2nd day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 300 grams rotelle pasta (little wheels) 4 tbs. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 100 grams mushrooms, cut in bite sized pieces 1 zucchini, cut in bite sized chunks 3 tbs. parsley, chopped 1 cup vegetable bouillon [...]
Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
Variations of this recipe have been known for more than a hundred years. It is named for some member of the large and important Russian Stroganov family. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. mushrooms 1 tbs. vegan margarine 150 grams tofu 1 large onion, finely sliced 1/2 cup cashew nuts (optional but nice) 1 clove [...]
Sautéed Gnocchi Alla Fungi
Mmmmm that Mediterranean feeling! This meal is a real treat. Quick and easy to make and full of lovely flavors. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 pkg (500 grams) potato gnocchi 3 tbs. olive oil 250 grams small button chestnut champignons/button mushroom 100 grams spicy tofu pieces 200 grams cherry tomatoes, sliced in half chives, chopped [...]
