This is a hearty-flavored casserole that really works around the holiday season. Fix this for Thanksgiving dinner, as is, or prepare it for Stuffed Acorn Squash.   4 cups of wild and brown rice, combined, cooked (A blend can be purchased or you can combine the two before cooking)        1 tablespoon vegan butter […]

Basic Barley  Barley is a fantastic addition to any table and can easily be used as an alternative to rice or quinoa.   3 cups water 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed well        2 teaspoon salt (optional)        Freshly ground pepper, to taste Bring water to boil in saucepan. Add ½ teaspoon salt and the barley. Cover and […]

This dish is also great when topped off with Mushroom Gravy, Caramelized Onion Gravy or steamed vegetables. To make it a little sweet, just add the currants.   1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained        1¾ cup water      ¼ cup onion, finely minced         ½ teaspoon salt            Ground pepper, to […]

This is excellent hot or cold. Lots of color, textures and spices make this a savory main or side dish. 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 2 cups water  1 tablespoon oil, or ¼ cup vegetable broth ½ cup onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded, finely diced ½ cup red pepper, diced 1 […]

This is a fast little wholesome dish. Just add a green salad and slice of French bread.   10 ounces pasta of your choice (whole wheat pasta shells go well with the chickpeas) 1 tablespoon olive oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth, for sautéing ½ onion, diced 1-2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes […]

The Edamame Pesto makes this an outstanding but simple dish to prepare.   8 ounces soba noodles 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced Edamame pesto (see below)     Bring large pot of water to boil. Add soba noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes. When noodles are ready, reserve one cup of the noodle water for thinning […]

Simple! Just make your own tomato sauce or use your favorite bought one. See tomato sauce recipes on page 208.   14 ounces farfalle 3 cups of your favorite tomato sauce or 1 (25 oz) jar of store-bought (15 oz) can of small red beans, Kidney or small, drained, rinsed 2 jalapeño or Serrano peppers, seeded, […]

So simple! So good!   1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes    10 ounces farfalle pasta  2 small zucchini, sliced  Salt, to taste  Freshly ground pepper  Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto (see below)  ½ cup sliced almonds, roasted, chopped  In a 6 quart pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package […]

This is a light and fresh pasta dish that is great for spring and summer.   14 ounces fettuccine 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed Lemon Pesto (see below) ¼ teaspoon parsley, chopped, fresh ¼ teaspoon lemon juice (optional)         Lemon Pesto   1 cup basil  1 cup arugula ½ cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons […]

While this may sound like an odd pairing, Macaroni and Peanut Butter is a favorite among the children and adults in my family. The peanut sauce seems to please all ages. Red pepper flakes can be added for adults who might enjoy a little heat. This is great for picnics or school lunches.   8 ounces […]