Shepherd's Pie Makes 8 hearty servings, each about 3 × 4 inches (8 × 10 cm) This classic comfort food may stir up fond memories from childhood, with its dark, rich, meaty-flavoured bottom layer, a mid-layer of bright yellow corn, and a smooth topping of mashed potato,...
Quinoa Stuffing for Vegetables Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) Quinoa is not a true cereal grain but a seed in the goosefoot family. Other members of this plant family include spinach, beets, and lamb's quarters. In its natural state, quinoa has a bitter, resinous coating that...
Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Chickpea Topping Makes 4 burgers, with 3 cups (750 mL) topping Portobello mushrooms are large, mature cremini mushrooms with what might be called a meaty texture, making them ideal as burgers. These mushroom burgers are delicious and...
Pizza Dough Makes 2 thin 12-inch (30 cm) crusts This dough can be used in Pesto Pizza, Tapenade Pizza, and Veggie Pepperoni Pizza. If you do not have a cooking thermometer, it's helpful to know that water that is 100°F (38°C) is just slightly warm to the touch. We...
Pesto Pizza Makes two 12-inch (30 cm) pizzas Pizza is so ingrained in North American culture that we may encounter the familiar aroma on every city block. For vegetarians with a hankering for pizza, this recipe will tingle your taste buds and warm your soul. If you...
Mushroom Lentil Patties Makes 5 patties These veggie burgers, made with lentils and rice, are full of flavour, protein, B vitamins, and the minerals iron and zinc. Be creative and vary the seasoning with celery seed, cumin, or Cajun spice; serve with Light Mushroom...
Moroccan Black Beans with Yams and Currants Makes about 4 cups (1 L) This recipe complements the Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing for a hearty, tasty meal. It is low in fat yet rich in protein, minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and...
Marinated Tofu Makes 2 cups (500 mL) Tofu is made from soy milk, to which a coagulant is added. The mixture is then poured into a mould, and pressed in order to make it firm. Sold in a variety of styles, textures, and flavours, its firmness depends on the amount of...
Maki-Sushi Rolls Makes 3 rolls, 8 pieces per roll Sushi is a small bundle-shaped parcel of rice with a protein topping of some kind such as fish, egg, etc. Sushi that is served rolled in a sheet of nori seaweed is called maki-sushi. These rolls are made using a bamboo...
Mac Un-Cheese Makes 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) This is a vegan version of a creamy, cheesy, childhood favourite. A cup (250 mL) provides most of your B vitamins for the day, including vitamin B12 when made with Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula nutritional yeast. One cup...
Lima Beans, Corn, and Chipotle Pepper Makes 4 cups (1 L) Lima beans originate in South America; indeed, they are named after the capital of Peru. They have a flat, oblong shape, a creamy, starchy texture, and a sweet flavour. This recipe is a variation of the classic...
Indian Chickpeas Makes 4 cups (1 L) Once you've discovered curry pastes, you'll enjoy the ease with which you can put together a vegetable, lentil, or bean curry. Even the mild pastes are hot enough for many people. The Patak's brand is our favourite. Use a little or...