Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio with Four Peppercorn Mix

Pasta: 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....

This 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...

This recipe is from Erica A. Smith, an environmental horticulturist, community garden organizer, educator, consultant, and herb guru from Philadelphia’s Urban Jungle (see How To: Grow an Herb Garden).  The pesto is best (and most satisfying) if your basil is home-grown. Ingredients:  2 cups fresh...

 A traditional Indian dish that can be prepared in just thirty minutes!  This recipe is gluten free and can be made vegan by substituting coconut milk for the evaporated milk or heavy cream.    Ingredients:   1/2 cup basmati rice   2 medium tomatoes cut into chunks   1/2...

Calzones 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.

A 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....

I’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...

Here is another receipt from Vegetarian Times.  This one contains tofu, which I’ve found to have a challenging texture.  To achieve the best texture, be sure to cook tofu thoroughly (until it has a nice, brown, crisp outside layer similar to something you might deep...

This recipe is from Vegetarian Times magazine, my go-to for simple vegetarian meals.  Serve with a side of fresh guacamole and tortilla chips.  If you’re really feeling festive (or Mexican), wash these tacos down with fresh margaritas. Ingredients (makes four tacos): 1 cup cooked black...

This recipe is from Food Network star Bobby Flay’s NYC restaurant, Mesa Grill.  It’s the perfect dish for summer BBQ and pot-luck dinners.  Ingredients: 2 pounds new potatoes (16 to 20 small potatoes) 2 cups mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon puréed canned chipotles 2 tablespoons...