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Pumpkin and Apple Risotto with Tofu Pieces

This year we had a lot of good apples and many pumpkins in our garden. This recipe combines them both to a great meal.

Servings: 2-3
Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin, cut into bite sized chunks
2 cups apple cider or apple Juice
2 tbs. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cups Arborio rice
3 apples, peeled and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and [...]

Review: Citrusy Couscous Salad with Olives

While searching for new recipes that use black olives, we came across this very tasty couscous salad. The combination of the sweet citrus of orange combined with the saltiness of the black olives really ads a nice dimension to the whole wheat couscous. It’s an easy salad to make, and the instructions are very clear. [...]

Marinated Red Cabbage Salad with Walnuts and Mandarin Oranges

This is a lovely fall salad nice even in the late summer. It’s makes a very attractive addition to most meals.

Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:

1 small can of Mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 red cabbage, very thinly sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sweetener (agave, corn, rice syrup or whatever)
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 3/4 ounce walnuts, chopped
pinch of salt

Directions:

Place the [...]

Breaded Eggplant Rounds with Maranara Sauce and Basil Soy ‘Ricotta’

This is a simple version that is almost like eggplant parmesan. As the eggplant is baked, it has fewer calories and and absorbs no oil. The eggplant rounds can be served as a main meal for 2 or as appetizers at a party.

Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:

1 eggplant, cut in 1/2 inch rounds
1/2 cup plain soy yogurt
3/4 [...]

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, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons [...]