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Posts tagged “Vegetarian”

Recipe: Baked Persimmons

We have been experimenting with persimmon recipes after bringing home a bagful of Fuyus from the Joshua Tree farmers' market last weekend, and we're ready to declare these baked persimmons our favorit...

Weeknight Dinner: Quick Udon Noodle Soup

This was one of those meals born out of desperation. It was already late, everyone was starving, and there were only odds and ends in the fridge. What's that they say about necessity being the mother ...

Help Me Recreate a Creamed Corn Polenta
Good Questions

Q: My wife and I had dinner at Morel's near the L.A. Farmers Market, and they had an amazingly delicious creamed corn polenta. I'd like to make some at home, but I'm new to polenta and need help fin...

Autumn Recipe: Mélange of Squash Braised in Cream

We usually roast our butternut, acorn, and delicata squash. We like the flavor of winter squash roasted slowly in the oven. The only problem is that word: slow. It takes a while to roast a whole squas...

Recipe: Butternut Squash, Sage, and Parmesan Pasties

Ever since we visited Cornwall earlier this year, we have been waiting for cooler weather to bake up our own version of the iconic pasty (pronounced PAST-ee). This week, a chill finally blew in and we...

Recipe: Best-Ever Veggie Burgers from Northstar Cafe
Restaurant Reproduction

Even before we'd been to the Northstar Cafe in Columbus, Ohio, we'd heard about their veggie burgers. "They are unlike any other veggie burger you've ever had," we were promised by both vegetarians an...

Recipe: Couscous with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Capers

Here's a new recipe to add to the list of ideas for quick and flavorful couscous. We're nicknaming it "Couscous Veneziana," as it was inspired by the toppings on our favorite Veneziana pizza at London...

Recipe: Curried Udon Noodle Stir-Fry

Yesterday, we promised you a recipe from Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero! This recipe is a perfect example of the kind of effortless vegan cooking that the book is all about...

Recipe: Bánh Mì with Lemongrass Tofu

If you happen to live in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City, Southern California, New York, or anywhere with a Vietnamese population, we hope you have experienced the wonders of bánh mì – b...

Step-by-Step Instructions for One-Ingredient Ice Cream

Remember this amazingly creamy ice cream with just one ingredient? Well, in our eagerness to tell you all about it, we didn't give you very detailed instructions. Here, for those of you asked, are s...

End of Summer Recipe: Grilled Eggplant Topped with Goat Cheese and Tomato

Sometimes the simplest thing are the best. This is especially true at the very end of summer, when tomatoes, eggplant, and other late vegetables are finally in their prime. A quick weeknight meal ca...

Tracey's Black Bean Burritos
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Black Bean Burritos How long does it take? 1 hour Category: Vegetarian Name: Tracey Why is it a favorite meal? It's so simple and delicious. I usually double the recipe so we have leftovers....

Sarah's Fresh Corn Pancakes with Salsa Cruda and Yogurt
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Fresh Corn Pancakes with Salsa Cruda and Greek Yogurt How long does it take? 30 minutes Category: Vegetarian Name: Sarah Why is it a favorite meal? My husband, 18-month-old and I can all eat...

Jennifer's Farmers Market Bounty En Papillote
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Farmers Market Bounty En Papillote How long does it take? 45 minutes or less Category: Vegetarian Name: Jennifer Why is it a favorite meal? It's fresh, seasonal, light, healthy, and deliciou...

Breanne's Polenta with Black Beans and Coconut Tomato
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Polenta with Black Beans and Roasted Coconut Tomato Sauce How long does it take? 35 minutes Category: Vegetarian Name: Breanne Why is it a favorite meal? Many of the ingredients are pantry s...

Rachel's Mushroom Ragout with Spinach-Parm Polenta
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Mushroom Ragout with Spinach-Parm Polenta Category: Vegetarian How long does it take? About 30 minutes Name: Rachel Why is it a favorite meal? Hearty and comforting, this dish is perfect for...

Hannah's Huevos Motuleños
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Huevos Motuleños Category: Vegetarian How long does it take? 30 minutes Name: Hannah Why is it a favorite meal? It’s a tasty, healthy version of a great Mexican brunch dish. I like...

Nicole's Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Spinach Lasagna Roll Ups How long does it take? About 20 minutes Category: Vegetarian Name: Nicole Why is it a favorite meal? I adore Italian food, and this is an easy and healthy way to end...

Megan's Tempeh Reubens
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Tempeh Reubens Category: Vegetarian How long does it take? 30 minutes, tops. Often more like 20. Name: Megan Why is it a favorite meal? It feels so special, and yet it is insanely simple. Li...

Cara's Spinach-Pie Quesadillas
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Spinach-Pie Quesadillas Category: Vegetarian How long does it take? 10-15 minutes Name: Cara Why is it a favorite meal? This is a healthier dinner-time version of my favorite all-day meal: T...

Katherine's Quick Curry Tomatoes
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Quick Curry Tomatoes How long does it take? 25-30 minutes Category: Vegetarian Name: Katherine Why is it a favorite meal? It is really easy, flavorful and healthy....

Lauren's New Orleans-Style Vegan Muffuletta
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: New Orleans-Style Vegan Muffuletta How long does it take? Category: 35 minutes Name: Lauren Why is it a favorite meal? A scoop of heavenly olive salad jazzes up a run-of-the-mill roast veggi...

Joyce's Drunken Noodle Salad
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Drunken Noodle Salad How long does it take? 20 minutes Category: Omnivore Name: Joyce Why is it a favorite meal? It's a great way to get the taste of one of my favorite eat out dishes at hom...

Melinda's Spaghetti Squash With Avocado and Parmesan
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Spaghetti Squash Tossed with Olive Oil, Avocado and Parmesan How long does it take? 35-45 minutes Category: Vegetarian Name: Melinda Why is it a favorite meal? This is a healthy and low-carb...

Taylor's Roasted Potato Tacos with Creamy Dressing
Quick Weeknight Meals Recipe Contest 2009

Recipe: Roasted Potato Tacos with Creamy Cilantro, Jalapeno, Garlic Dressing How long does it take? 15 minutes prep; 30-40 minutes cooking Category: Vegetarian Name: Taylor Why is it a favorite meal...