Soup of the week
Sweet Potato Black Bean Soup We made this for lunch last Sunday and it lasted the rest of the week. Here it’s served with a Tofu Salad Sandwich. The next night we served it to a friend (with a big Kale Salad) who had stopped by for dinner. Still we had several more lunches. …
Quick Sushi Balls
Recently, I was asked to donate a few trays of appetizers for a fundraiser. Because the fundraiser was emphasizing sushi, I decided to create something really new. This recipe is much less tedious than making maki rolls, and if you’re not a seaweed lover, you can control the seaweed flavor, or not add it at all …
Potato Sage Pizza
This cheese-less Potato Sage Pizza is a wonderful alternative to the more common tomato cheese versions. Served hot or cold, for breakfast or any time of day, you’ll love my rendition of Pizza Bianca. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. prepared pizza dough 3 medium baking potatoes, cooked until fork tender and sliced fairly thin 1/4 …
Cuban Red Beans and Rice
Heidi’s Cuban Red Beans and Rice A popular and tasty rice dish, this easy, one pot recipe can be modified to suit your own personal taste. Make it spicy or mild, but do make it. I like mine served with Pico De Gallo on the side, or for an extra kick, try it with my …
Vermicelli and Rice
Vermicelli and Rice Ingredients: 3 T. vegan margarine 1 ½ c. broken vermicelli (half inch pieces) 1 ½ C. white rice 2 T. vegetarian “chicken style” seasoning boullion powder 3 c. hot water 3 T. minced parsley (optional) To Prepare: Heat a heavy skillet and melt the margarine in it. When the fat is bubbling, …
Herbed Quinoa Pilaf
Herbed Quinoa Pilaf This recipe came to us courtesy of Vegetarian Times magazine . 6 servings Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. vegetable stock or water 1 1/2 c. quinoa Salt to taste 3 T. chopped fresh herbs (optional) 2 t. margarine or olive oil To prepare: In medium saucepan, bring the stock or water to a …
Bean Protein made Easier
Cooking Beans Beans are a very important and incredibly healthy source of protein. Protein is important for everyone and especially for vegetarians. All beans are loaded with fiber, which aids in reducing cholesterol, they’re extremely versatile, and they’re also economical to use. Historically one of the oldest and most widespread pantry staple, beans are now …
Roasted Chickpeas with Garlic and Sage
Roasted Chickpeas with Garlic and Sage Roasted and crunchy, savory chickpeas make a wonderful nutty treat. This recipe is a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Have these on hand during cocktail hour, for picnic snacks, or dropped into a salad. The roasted garlic and toasty sage are equally delicious. So, for a change, when …
Scoop on Rice
The Scoop on Rice Brown rice is healthier than white rice, right? But do you know that white rice is 10 times higher than brown rice in the B vitamin, folic acid? Since brown rice is higher in fiber, both have something great to offer so why not mix them? Because brown rice takes a …
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