Pasta with Pumpkin and Pistachios
We really enjoyed this colorful recipe. Pumpkin puree makes a really nice pasta sauce and the nuts added a nice crunch.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
1/2 onion, chopped fine
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped fine
1 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
dash of red pepper flakes
1/2 cup water
3-5 fresh sage leaves (optional)
1/2 [...]
Pasta-free Pumpkin Lasagna
We enjoyed this lighter version of lasagna which uses thin slices of pumpkin instead of pasta.
Ingredients:
1 small-med. pumpkin
1 & 1/2 cups soy yogurt
1/2 cup mixed nuts chopped
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon mustard powder
50 grams soy cheese grated
2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon powder
pinch onion powder
pinch garlic powder
pinch nutmeg
pinch sage
splash cayenne
Directions:
Cut the pumpkin, remove the seeds and if [...]
Eggplant Rollups with Tomato Sauce
This tasty meal was much easier to make than expected, and didn’t take very long to make either. The making of the vegan mozzarella took the longest, otherwise, grilling the eggplant was just a few minutes, and then the rollups were ready to enjoy.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 large eggplant
seasoning, such as Cajun Spices
1 cup vegan mozzarella [...]
Spinach al la Provence
This lovely dish tastes as great as it looks And, despite the instructions, it is quite easy to make and assemble.
Serving Size: 2
Ingredients:
1 red onion, sliced thinly
1 red bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced in thin strips
1 yellow bell pepper, de-seeded and sliced in thin strips
1/2 cup soy yogurt
1 lg. Tbs. cashew nut bitter
1 teaspoon herbs [...]
Lentil Croquettes with Mango Jalapeno Chutney
With the upcoming holiday season, having tapas ready on hand is a good idea. These were very tasty and also make a nice dinner as well.
Ingredients:
1 cup lentils (I used red)
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 bay leaves
splash of lemon juice
2 tablespoons bread crumbs plus bread crumbs for rolling
2 tablespoons chick pea flour
dash garlic powder
oil for frying
for [...]
Parsnip Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Fava Beans
Although this is a bit of work, it is truly worth the effort. The gnocchi were lovely and the combination makes for a very special meal.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
for the parsnip gnocchi:
2 cup Coarsely chopped parsnips
1 1/4 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup garbanzo flour
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 [...]
Tagliatelle with Parsnips, Champignons and Grapes
Parsnip is a root vegetable with a long tradition, which is gaining popularity again lately. Together with home made tagliatelle, grapes and mushrooms it made a very tasty winter dish.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
2 lbs. parsnips,
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. button mushrooms (champignons de paris), cut in half
pinch nutmeg (optional)
pinch paprika or [...]
Nut Stuffed Zucchini Rounds
Stuffed zucchini has not been a favorite meal of ours, not until now. This recipe was very tasty and we look forward to having it again. Slicing the large zucchini into rounds is an attractive way to present the zucchini, and the balsamic vinegar added a lovely zing.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 large zucchini (in England called [...]
Lentil & Spinach Quesadillas with Jalepeno Avacado Cream
This is a very tasty twist on traditional quesadillas or bean burritos. Lentils lend themselves to many various cultures.
Yield: 8 quesadillas
Ingredients:
1 cup lentils (brown or green Le Puy)
1 vegetable bouillon cube
2 bay leaves, crushed but whole
8 corn tortillas (flour tortillas are also fine)
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. spicy seasoning of choice, Cajun)
1 Tbs. tomato puree
4 cups [...]
Parsnip Pierogi with Red Cabbage and Sauted Apples
These mild flavors blend together to make a very nice meal on a chilly wet night. The apples bring out both the flavors of the parsnips and the red cabbage.
Yield: 9-10 pierogi
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (680 grams) red cabbage
2 teaspoons soy margarine
2 apples, finely sliced
For the dough:
2 cups flour (I used 1 cup regular flour [...]
Beet Risotto with Horseradish and Dill Soy Yogurt
We enjoyed this mild but flavorful recipe for beet risotto last night. Both beets and risotto rice are very mild in flavor, so they are able to support the strong flavor of horseradish without it overpowering the flavors. The creamy dill soy yogurt brought both a creamy flavor and smooth texture to the meal.
Serving Size: [...]
Beet Ravioli with Fava Bean Sauce
This is a very delicious meal. Admittedly, it is time consuming to make. although worth the effort. As the colors are such lovely greens and reds, I think it would make a very special holiday meal. We have had many beets from the garden this year and this was tone of he nicest ways to [...]
Spicy Lentil and Spinach with Rhubarb Chutney
This is a nice hearty meal for the cooler seasons of the year. It’s particularly nice with hearty whole grain bread and a nice mixed salad.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
for the lentil and spinach:
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-2 cups water as needed
1 cup lentils
4 cups spinach, washed [...]
Apple and Thyme Crunchy Tofu
It may sound surprising, combining apples and onions, but they really taste great together. With a generous amount of thyme and a splash of balsamic vinegar, this becomes a gourmet delight.
Serving Size: 2
Yield: 4 slices
Ingredients:
1 pkg. firm tofu, cut in thin slices
1/4 cup dry flour for dredging
1/4 cup flour and water for dredging
3/4 cup penko [...]
Mini Broccoli Quiches
We enjoyed these yummy quiches as our main meal tonight. They would also work well for a brunch. The batter is the same as for the Spanish omelet.
Yield: 6 mini quiches
Ingredients:
6 squares frozen ?hearty puff pastry?, thawed
1 onion, minced
4 cups broccoli, washed, cut in florets
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
handful almond slices, toasted
1 tablespoon oil
8 tablespoons [...]
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
A favorite at pot luck dinners as well as holiday feasts. This simple casserole is always nice, especially with freshly harvested beans.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
4 cups green beans
1 1/3 cups French fried onions
1 cup soy yogurt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 can water chestnuts, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable bouillon powder
pinch cayenne (optional)
Directions:
Clean and cut the green beans in any [...]
Rasta Pasta (Pasta Marinara)
Friday night’s we usually “kick off” the weekend with a special meal, often it’s Italian. This is just a regular spaghetti with tomato sauce. The pasta made it special, and seasoning the sauce for a longer time gave it a chance to mellow and mix. We enjoyed the meal with a savory zucchini bread and [...]
Pesto Pasta with Romanesco and Black Olives
Romanesco is one of our favorite vegetables. We like the color, the shapes and the flavors. It was particularly nice on the fresh pasta and light garlic sauce.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
for the pasta:
1 cup semolina flour
1 cup all purpose flour
1 Tbs. pesto
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup water, perhaps a bit more
for the meal:
1 romanesco broccoli, cut into spirals [...]
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 vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons [...]
Tagliatelle with Artichokes, Red Onions and Thyme
The combination of red onions and artichokes is quite tasty with a bit of white wine and thyme the meal becomes heavenly.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
300 grams tagliatelle or fettuccine
2 cans artichoke hearts in water, liquid drained and halved
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 large red onions, sliced in thin rings
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1-2 Tbs. [...]
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 grainy mustard
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 cup nuts (walnuts, pistachios almonds or [...]
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 teaspoon ground black pepper
[...]
Breaded Eggplant with Spicy Walnut Yogurt Sauce
This spicy sauce makes a very tasty alternative to the usual tomato paring with eggplant.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
1 eggplant
oil for frying
1 cup plain soy yogurt
1 tablespoon walnut oil (optional)
1 jalapeno pepper, de-seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or coriander, chopped
salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
flour for dredging the eggplant slices
breadcrumbs to [...]
Tempeh Schnitzel with a Citrus Sauce
The citrus marinade really enhanced these tempeh Schnitzels. We enjoyed these, with parsley potatoes and green beans. It was a very nice meal.
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients:
1 organic lemon
1 pkg. (about 175 grams) tempeh
1 cup orange juice
6-8 sprigs thyme
1 Tbs. sesame oil
2 Tbs. oil
1 Tbs. soy sauce
1 tsp. vegetable bouillon powder
Directions:
Slice the tempeh in thin slices.
Make a [...]
