Spicy Sweet Potatoes Serves: 3-4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5-8 minutes Cook Time: ~15 minutes Cayenne pepper gives these fries a nice subtle heat! 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum [...]

• 11/26/09
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Bean Taco Filling Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time:  10-15 minutes This extremely easy and versatile bean recipe eliminates any excuse to eat out. Use this for tacos, burritos, and even bean dip. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (14.5 ounce) cans beans (black, pinto, pink, white, red), rinsed, drained, and [...]

• 11/20/09
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Breakfast Bars Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes Cook time:  45 min plus cooling time 1 tbs oil plus more for pan 1 ¼ cups rolled oats ½ cup dried cherries, cranberries or raisins ¼ cup ground flax meal ¼ cup pecans, coarsely chopped 2 tbs pistachios, coarsely chopped ¼ tsp salt ½ cup agave nectar or maple syrup ¼ cup peanut butter ½ tsp [...]

• 11/20/09
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Chap Chae Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  20 minutes Cook time:  ~10 minutes Korean food holds a special place in my heart. Try this noodle dish with or without tofu. 4 ounces cellophane noodles, soaked for 20 minutes covered in hot water 2 tablespoons oil 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 onion sliced 2 zucchini, cut into sticks ½ red bell pepper, sliced thinly 2-3 ounces [...]

• 11/20/09
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Grilled Polenta with Mushrooms Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  ~10 minutes Cook time:  20 minutes Don’t be afraid of polenta.  This recipe is a good introduction to the seductive powers of cornmeal! 1 18-oz tube precooked polenta, cut into 12 slices ½ tsp olive oil 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced (about ½ cup) 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 oz specialty mushrooms (shiitake, [...]

• 11/20/09
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Crock Pot Lentil Soup Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  ~10 minutes Cook time:  8 hours Crock Pot + Lentils = Yum! Use your own favorite lentil soup recipe for an easy meal you can start in the morning for a hearty dinner after work. 1 lb lentils, sorted and rinsed 1 quart veggie broth 4 cups water 4 celery ribs, diced 4 [...]

• 11/20/09
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Orange Julius Serves: ~4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes We almost couldn’t get a picture for this recipe because we kept drinking it! Traditional Orange Julius 6 oz concentrated orange juice 1 cup soy milk 1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 8-9 ice cubes Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Less Traditional Orange Julius 3/4 cup concentrated orange juice 3/4 cup soy [...]

• 11/20/09
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Greek Potatoes Serves: 6 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  20 minutes Cook time:  35 minutes Those who don’t like kalamata olives may change their minds after trying them in this flavorful recipe. 2 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup whole, pitted kalamata olives 1 1/3 cups chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oregano salt and pepper to taste In a [...]

• 11/20/09
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Thai Rice Salad Serves: 8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  20 minutes Ready in:  20 minutes This is a nice cool side for a those hot summer days. 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 lime, juiced 1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil (optional) 4 cups cooked, chilled rice 1 medium cucumber, seeded and sliced 2 green onions, sliced 1/2 cup [...]

• 11/20/09
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Rosemary Foccacia Serves: 10-12 Difficulty:  Medium Prep Time: ~45 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes This amazing bread can be customized in so many ways; it’s a great recipe to have on hand. Impress your friends/family when you tell them the bread is homemade! 1 tablespoon sugar or agave nectar 2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin [...]

• 11/20/09
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Stuffed Zucchini Serves: 6-8 Difficulty:  Medium Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Have a lot of zucchini? This recipe is a great way to use it up in a tasty and interesting way. INGREDIENTS: 4 zucchini, halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, or [...]

• 11/20/09
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Caramelized Rosemary Pears Serves: 6-8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Hints of rosemary and pepper highlight this wonderfully sweet and flavorful dessert. Enjoy with a scoop of soy ice cream. 2 tablespoons vegan margarine 5 pears (about two 14.5 oz cans), cut into wedges 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Melt margarine in [...]

• 11/20/09
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Peach Melba Serves: 6-8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep time:  10 minutes 1 16-ounce can of peach halves or 4 fresh peaches (pitted and halved) 2 pints non-dairy vanilla ice cream Raspberry sauce (see below) Place 1-2 peach halves in each dish. Scoop non-dairy ice cream on top and drizzle with raspberry coulis. Serve immediately. Notes Raspberry Coulis 2 cups fresh or 10 ounces frozen raspberries 1/4 cup [...]

• 11/20/09
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Quinoa Tabbouleh Serves: 6-8 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes (Cooling time: 30 min to 1 hr) This tasty salad could easily be the main course! It’s a great way to showcase quinoa in a familiar recipe. 2 cups veggie broth or water 1 cup quinoa 1 pinch salt 2 tbs to 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 [...]

• 11/20/09
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Chocolate Pudding Cake Serves: 9-12 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Pudding and cake. ‘Nuff said. 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk alternative 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups hot water 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips (optional) Preheat [...]

• 11/20/09
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• 11/20/09
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(Black) Bean Soup Serves: 6 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes This is the best black bean soup recipe I’ve come across that wasn’t served to me in a restaurant! 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1-2 stalks celery, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 pinch black pepper 4 cups vegetable broth [...]

• 11/20/09
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Spicy Potato Wedges Serves: 3-4 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20-25 Minutes These potatoes have some kick! Make sure there’s enough to share because you won’t be able to stop eating them! 2 tbs vegetable oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp seasoned salt 4 medium-sized potatoes, cut into wedges Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix the oil and [...]

• 11/20/09
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Easy Greens Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes This recipe is a great way to get more greens in your diet. Yay Greens! 1 tablespoon veggie oil 1 tablespoon vegan margarine 4-8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ~1.5 lb fresh greens 1 cup veggie broth salt and pepper Melt the butter with the oil in a fairly large skillet over medium [...]

• 11/20/09
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Peanut-Butter Noodles Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes This great-tasting dish is so easy and quick to make! It’s the total package! 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons peanut butter 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetener (agave nectar, sugar, etc…) 2 teaspoons hot chile paste (optional) 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces noodles Optional for [...]

• 11/20/09
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We take a little field trip with our friend Allie to get the key ingredient for a little something on those cold nights. Music by: Conservative Man iTunes

• 11/20/09
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Roasted Vegetable Soup Serves: 3-4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Roasting vegetables brings out so many flavors. This soup is simple yet extremely tasty! 1 medium onion 4 plum or roma tomatoes 1 medium red bell pepper 1 zucchini 1 medium carrot 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 1/2 cups or two 14.5 oz cans veggie broth 1/4 tsp dried thyme salt [...]

• 11/20/09
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Easy Mulled Cider Serves: 10-12 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes You won’t believe what an orange peel and three little cloves will do to two quarts of cider! 1 large orange 3 whole cloves 2¾ cups orange juice 8 cups apple cider/juice ¼ cup raisins 1 cinnamon stick Peel the skin from the orange, leaving as much of the white pith [...]

• 11/20/09
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Coconut Rice Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: ~30 Minutes This rice has a very light flavor and pairs well with other curry-flavored veggies or tofu. 1 cup rice, rinsed 1/4 cup diced onion 1 can (14oz) coconut milk 1/4 cup water 2 slices fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt In a medium saucepan, combine rice, onion, coconut milk, water, [...]

• 11/20/09
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Zucchini Cobbler Serves: 18 Difficulty:  Easy/medium Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour This should be called “I can’t believe it’s not apple cobbler.” 8 cups peeled, chopped zucchini 2/3 cup lemon juice 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 1 1/2 cups butter, chilled 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon In a large saucepan over medium heat, [...]

• 11/20/09
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Green Pea Soup Serves: 4 Difficulty:  Easy Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes This soup made me fall in love with peas all over again. So quick and easy, it’ll soon be a staple in your home! 2 tbsp vegan margarine 2 medium shallots, finely chopped 2 cups veggie broth 3 cups frozen green peas, thawed 3 tbsp soymilk (optional) salt and pepper to [...]

• 11/20/09
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Sweet Mash Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes This is a fun twist on mashed sweet potatoes. Leave it chunky-style for texture! 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed 1/4 cup vegan margarine (optional) 1/2 cup applesauce, or as needed 2 tbsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon or apple pie spice 1/2 cup raisins (optional, [...]

• 11/20/09
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Roasted Potato, Garlic and Pepper Salad Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy/medium Prep Time: 10-15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes A refreshing alternative to traditional potato salad! 8 red potatoes – unpeeled, scrubbed and cubed 2 red bell peppers or one jar of roasted red bell peppers 2 medium heads garlic 2 tbsp olive oil (more or less to taste) salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup [...]

• 11/20/09
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