This is a simple noodle dish that has a spicy, sweet, tangy light sauce. Eat alone, add baked tofu or toss in steamed vegetables.   ½ pound spaghetti or soba noodles, cooked al dente 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 mild green or red chile pepper, cut into sticks 1 bunch green onions, chopped  2 cloves garlic, minced […]

The caramelized onions combined with the capers, green olives and pine nuts make this a savory dish. The longer the onions are cooked, the better they taste, so start them early.   2 tablespoons olive oil or ½ cup vegetable broth 2 large onions, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced  1 cup green olives, chopped  2 […]

Simply toss Pistachio Pesto with fusilli and heat up a loaf of bread and you have dinner! The pesto is also good on a grilled vegetable sandwich.   1 cup English peas, fresh or frozen 10 ounces fusilli pasta  Pistachio Pesto (see below) 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste […]

Fresh and flavorful! This is a quick, fast paced recipe so have all of the vegetables prepared and ready before you begin.  10 ounces pasta your choice ½ onion, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth  1 cup mushrooms, quartered 1 basket cherry tomatoes, halved 1 red bell pepper, […]

1 cup fresh baby spinach 1 can white beans, drain and rinse ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice  1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely minced ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, for bite ½ teaspoon salt ½ […]

Colorful pasta loaded with savory flavors and a variety of colorful vegetables.   14 ounces spinach linguine or spaghetti  2 medium zucchini, cut into sticks 2 medium carrots, peeled, cut into sticks 1 tablespoon olive oil or ¼ cup vegetable broth 3 shallots, diced 2 garlic cloves, finely minced ½ cup white wine (optional) 2 cups […]

 A simple yet satisfying meal at any time of year.    2 tablespoons canola oil  2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium white onion, diced 1 package vermicelli, angel hair or capellini pasta 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)  1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt  Dash pepper 1 cup vegetable broth  2 cups […]

This dish can be spicy if using the right chili peppers. One or two fresh jalapeños or Serrano peppers can be substituted for the dried red chili. For less heat in the pesto, simply remove the seeds from the fresh peppers before they are finely diced and added to the pesto.   14 ounces spaghetti Chile […]

A robust, tomato flavored pesto that holds up well with all whole-wheat pastas. The miso in the pesto adds a salty, cheese-like flavor.   16 ounces of whole-wheat penne ½ cup of pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley or fresh basil, thinly cut into ribbons Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. […]

This pesto goes well with whole-wheat or regular fusilli served with a Romaine Salad with Pine Nuts and Garlic Vinaigrette Dressing (page 34) and a warm slice of fresh rustic bread. It also makes a great base sauce when making a Vegetable pizza (page 218). 1 jalapeño or Serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded ½ cup good […]