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Farfalle with Carmalized Onions and Broccoli
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsA flavorful pasta dish from Vegetarian Times. Ingredients 1 large onion 2 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional) 1 tsp. dried tarragon 8 oz. dry farfalle pasta (2 cups) 3 cups broccoli florets Procedure 1. Cut onion into 8 wedges (each wedge should... -
Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio with Four Peppercorn Mix
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsVegetarian Times calls this one “spicy, smoky, and a little bit sweet.” Use the Four Peppercorn Mix on Heirloom Tomatoes for a spicy summer salad. Four Peppercorn Mix Ingredients 2 Tbs. green peppercorns 1 Tbs. black peppercorns 1 Tbs. white peppercorns 2 Tbs. pink peppercorns Four... -
Linguine in Lemon Cream Sauce
Posted on August 17, 2010 | 1 CommentPasta: it’s quick, versatile, and delicious. Ingredients 8 oz. dry linguine 1/2 cup light cream cheese 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 lemon, juiced and 1 Tbs. zest grated 1/2 cup chopped parsley Procedure 1. Cook linguine according to package directions in boiling salt water. 2.... -
Strawberry Cobbler
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsA light, sweet dessert from Vegetarian Times. Ingredients 6 cups fresh strawberries, halved 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons flour, divided 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 Tablespoon non-hydrogenated vegetable shortening Procedure... -
Stick-To-Your-Ribs Chili
Posted on August 9, 2010 | No CommentsThis recipe comes from a vegetarian living pamphlet I was handed. Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 ripe, medium sized tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained... -
Cabbage Calzones
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsCalzones don't need to be full of mystery meat and grease to taste great. Try these cabbage and red potato calzones from Vegetarian Times for your Meatless Monday. -
Quinoa Medley with Beans and Corn
Posted on July 12, 2010 | No CommentsA quick and satisfying vegetarian dish for your Monday. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups quinoa, rinsed (quinoa is a grain-like crop with edible seeds, similar to rice) 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup chunky salsa, divided 1 tsp.... -
Vegetarian Lasagna
Posted on June 28, 2010 | No CommentsOne of the most filling vegetarian dishes I’ve made is vegetarian lasagna. It’s very satisfying and great for lunch the day after. This one is from allrecipes.com. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2 cups 1% cottage cheese 1 (15 ounce) container reduced-fat ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh... -
Simple Summer Salad
Posted on June 21, 2010 | No CommentsI’m not sure if it’s hot where you are, but it’s going to be a roaster in Philly during this first week of summer and when it’s this hot, no one wants to be in front of a stove. Here’s a simple and nutritious Summer... -
Shopping
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsAnother great reason to leave the comfort of your home is to shop. We are a nation of consumers, the least we can do is be conscious of it. Be Thrifty. To some, “thrift” implies “dirty.” Not so. In fact, there are many upscale second-hand...
