Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the escarole, cannellini beans and liquid, and diced tomatoes with garlic and ... [... more]
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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator. Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion ... [... more]
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Vegetarian Cuisine
Combining prepared foods such as canned beans, veggie burgers or pasta can significantly cut down on the time and effort needed to prepare the evening meal. All of these meals can be made in 30 minutes or less. Many kid favorites are vegetarian: ... [... more]
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Meatless Meals
If you are thinking about adopting a vegetarian diet, you may already be half-way there. Okay, tofu may not top your list of favorite foods, maybe because you think it has no taste, or perhaps you don't like the texture. We can solve both ... [... more]
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Making Vegetable Stock
A good vegetable stock is useful in a huge variety of dishes. Vegetable stock is not only an excellent substitute for chicken stock, but is ideal used in all vegetarian fare. To make 4 cups of vegetable stock we used 2 large onions, 2 medium ... [... more]
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Delicata Creamy Squash Soup
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place the squash, cut sides down, in a baking dish. Add 1/8 inch water in baking dish, cover with foil and bake 35-40 minutes or until tender. Cool. In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add onion and ... [... more]
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Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn, then add sugar, salsa, and pepper flakes; mix well. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Melt 2 teaspoons of ... [... more]
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Best Potatoes Ever!
Place the potatoes in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes, until tender. Drain and allow to cool slightly. Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly toast the cumin seeds in the ghee. Mix ... [... more]
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Ricotta Eggplant Rolls
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant and lightly browned. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, sugar, and pepper. Simmer ... [... more]
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Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes to proof. Stir in salt and cold water, then stir in the flour about 1 cup at a time. When the dough is together enough to remove from the bowl, knead on a floured surface ... [... more]
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Hot Italian Giardiniera
Place into a bowl the green and red peppers, jalapenos, celery, carrots, onion, and cauliflower. Stir in salt, and fill with enough cold water to cover. Place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the bowl, and refrigerate overnight. The next day, ... [... more]
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Sloppy Tofu
Place the block of tofu onto a plate, then place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5 pound weight on top (a container filled with water works well). Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes, the drain off and discard the accumulated liquid. Cut the ... [... more]
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