serves 4 Frozen veggie burger crumbles make great and superquick sloppy joes. If unavailable, chop up a package of thawed frozen veggie burgers. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup chopped onion 1 (12-ounce) package frozen vegetarian burger crumbles 1 (4-ounce)...
serves 4 Thinly sliced pan-seared portobello mushrooms replace the traditional meat in this delicious interpretation of the classic New Orleans sandwich. ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling 3 large portobello mushroom caps, cut into ¼-inch...
serves 2 These wraps are like having your salad in a sandwich—fun to eat and pretty, too, especially if you use colorful spinach or tomato tortillas. Regular flour tortillas may be used if the vegetable tortillas are unavailable. 2 ripe Hass avocados, halved and...
Mayonnaise can be mastered with a little effort and a good dose of knowledge. There are two methods to making mayonnaise: either beating it by hand or making it in the blender or food processor. The hand-beaten method produces a smoother, glossier mayonnaise....
I always have these on hand in the freezer. They are very quick to make and can be made with stale bread or fresh bread. Save ends from bread (whole wheat preferred) and freeze them until you have enough to make bread crumbs, or use regular slices of bread. Toast the...
My favorite way to eat beets quick, beautiful, and so tasty. SERVES 4 1 bunch beets with their greens (about 4 medium beets) 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sugar Extra butter Cut the greens off the beets and set aside. Peel the beets with a vegetable peeler, then...
These aromatic potatoes are in rather large pieces, like old-fashioned potatoes that would accompany a roast. If you prefer smaller diced potatoes, just cut back the cooking time to roughly 30 minutes. SERVES 6 6 medium boiling (waxy) potatoes, peeled and cut into...
I especially like to serve this fragrant broccoli alongside a dish that will not compete with its flavors, such a Mushroom Quiche. SERVES 4 1 bunch broccoli 3 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, chopped ВЅ teaspoon dried basil ВЅ cup dry white wine Cut the broccoli...
Barley has a unique nubby texture and is very filling, so I prefer to serve it with a vegetable side dish rather than a hearty main course. Mushrooms have a natural affinity to barley and lend a distinct flavor, so be sure to include them. SERVES 4 1 cup barley 2...
These fried Indian vegetable balls in a fragrant coconut sauce are one of the most delectable Indian dishes. They are somewhat time-consuming but worth it. SERVES 4 TO 6 1 cup frozen peas, thawed and mashed 2 large potatoes, peeled, boiled, and mashed 2 medium...
