When planning a meal for a group, don’t forget the ease of roasting vegetables. They make a savory centerpiece for a simple supper or to a holiday meal. Add an Arugula Salad (page 26), beans, Caramelized Onion Gravy (page 251) or Mushroom Gravy (page 253) to top it off. 3 large red potatoes, not peeled […]

 Serve these with a side of pasta and marinara sauce. Zucchini cakes may also be served with a salad for a lighter meal. This recipe contains capers and pine nuts but can easily be altered for Southwestern flavors by adding ¼ cup of corn, ¼ teaspoon of chili powder and one seeded and diced jalapeño.   […]

Fast, fresh and delicious. Serve over rice or as a side.   2 teaspoons canola oil   2 small zucchini, thinly sliced   1 bunch green onions, chopped     ½ red bell pepper, cut into strips   1 clove garlic, minced   1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari   1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, toasted Heat wok or skillet over medium-high heat. […]

Children seem to enjoy kabobs, especially these. Change them up with anything you have on hand, such as over brown rice or couscous with a green salad.  Try to cut vegetables all about the same size for even cooking. The number of skewers you will be making will determine the amount of vegetables you will […]

Grilled vegetables are wonderful. You can eat them at room temperature or hot, with a sauce or plain, on a sandwich, pasta, salad, you can save leftovers to add to soups, the choices are endless. So don’t forget the pleasure of being outside in the warmer months and cooking dinner out of the kitchen. It’s […]

There are two ways to prepare the corn for cooking. It depends on your time. Both are great but the first one is slightly better.   Corn on the cob teaspoon vegan butter or olive oil  Salt and pepper  First way to prepare: Pull back the husks of the corn, leaving the husks attached, and remove […]

These are great to make a burger out of or eat them plain. Add different vegetables to the center and have a complete dish. Portobello mushrooms, stems removed, wiped clean with a wet cloth or paper towel 2 tablespoons olive oil  2 cloves garlic, minced  Fresh parsley, chopped ½-1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (optional) Combine olive […]

Baby Portobello or White Button mushrooms  Olive oil Lemon juice     Salt  Toss mushrooms in a light coating of olive oil and lemon juice with a little salt. Let flavors marry for 15 minutes. Place on skewers and grill. Add freshly ground pepper when finished.

Vegetables marinated in Sesame Soy Seasoning adds a different twist to a outdoor party. Delicious!    3 cups Red potatoes, halved or quartered depending on size, parboiled   1½ cups pearl onions, peeled 1 yellow squash, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 cups small button mushrooms 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pound firm tofu, […]

Vegetables grilled together with a little butter, olive oil or dry white wine, topped with fresh herbs and allowed to steam in their own juices taste wonderful. Just cut the vegetables into similarly sized pieces and wrap in heavy duty foil lined with parchment paper. Easy and no clean up! You can make a large […]