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Website: Smitten Kitchen
This pudding is delicious and relatively simple to make. I have found that it takes much longer for the pudding to thicken than the recipe suggests--closer to 45-60 minutes. It's worth it, though! It's creamy and so chocolatey!
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Website: Smitten Kitchen
This recipe is excellent. I like to use a shell or chiocciole shaped pasta, as the recipe suggests. I also think that this recipe works very well with whole wheat pasta. This one is a definite Smitten Kitchen favorite!
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Website: My New Roots
This salad was absolutely delicious. I substituted garlic for the shallots and a mixture of pine nuts and walnuts for the hazelnuts, and it all worked perfectly. I served the salad over socca (another recipe featured on this blog), and it made for a delicious first course.
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Website: My New Roots
This was delicious served with the asparagus ribbon salad. I used a 12" cast iron skillet to cook the pancakes.
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MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS
By Mollie Katzen
Hyperion - 2000
I make egg salad sandwiches out of this egg salad. I cut back on the garlic and add chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil--delicious! I've also made deviled eggs out of this recipe, mixing the ingredients with the yolks only and refilling the whites. They were a huge hit!
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This dish is delicious. I follow the directions exactly. It makes a great main dish paired with coconut rice. I've also substituted peaches or nectarines for the mango with good results.
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This recipe is a staple in my house. Ravioli substitutes very well for the tortellini. Frequently, we add spinach to the broth to make the soup a full meal.
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This recipe is excellent comfort food. The flavor combination is delicious. I make no modifications to the recipe.
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Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon
By Claudia Roden
Knopf - 2006
This recipe is delicious! The pomegranate molasses really adds a special flavor, transforming some very basic ingredients into a delicious dish. I used one 28-oz. can of plum tomatoes instead of the fresh with very good results.
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With only three ingredients, this dip is very simple, but so delicious. It is great with the Eggplants with Tomatoes and Chickpeas, but also great on its own with pita bread.
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Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day
By Moosewood Collective
Fireside - 1994
This spread is so delicious! I like to use one can of pitted black olives and 6 oz of pitted mixed Greek olives. This recipe is always a huge hit!
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This sauce is delicious. I like to serve it over butternut squash ravioli and kale. I would like to try it served over polenta or mashed potatoes.
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The New Moosewood Cookbook (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking)
By Mollie Katzen
TEN SPEED PRESS - 2000
This recipe is delicious! I frequently use canned beans if I don't have time to cook fresh. The orange juice adds a great citrus kick!
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This is a staple lentil soup recipe. The recipe makes a LOT, so you will definitely have enough to freeze for another day. I used one 14 oz can of diced tomatoes in place of the fresh, and I add all of the optional herbs. I find the the flavor develops over time, so it's even better on the second and third days.
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Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
By Deborah Madison
Broadway - 1997
This is my favorite way to prepare beets! I use a food processor to grate the beets, which saves a lot of time. The recipe works especially well with dill. I like to serve this with braised kale and a lentil/basmati rice pilaf. I also serve this with a bit of Greek yogurt or sour cream. Yum!
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Quick Vegetarian Pleasures: More than 175 Fast, Delicious, and Healthy Meatless Recipes
By Jeanne Lemlin
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1992
This recipe is always a huge hit! I have made this many, many times, following the recipe exactly. It freezes very well.
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Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen
By Heidi Swanson
Ten Speed Press - 2011
The combination of coconut and kale is this recipe is delicious! I served it over brown rice instead of farro with great results!
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Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon
By Claudia Roden
Knopf - 2006
This cake was a huge hit, and simple to make. The syrup is key, and very delicious. I might even make just the syrup to use in cocktails.
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Website: 101 Cookbooks
This soup is excellent! It is a quick weeknight option and can be made from things you probably already have in your pantry. I cut back on the garlic considerably, using only 4 or 5 cloves. I used queso fresco, and it was delicious. I served the soup over brown basmati rice and garnished with fresh mint and lemon.
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Website: 101 Cookbooks
This recipe was delicious and very flavorful! I made a few modifications, which all worked very well. First, I used Rancho Gordo's Christmas Lima beans because I was unable to find any large white beans. I also increased the amount of kale to 1.5 cups and decreased the amount of cheese (I used feta) to 2/3 cup. Instead of topping with breadcrumbs, I topped the casserole with 3/4 cup of finely chopped walnuts prior to baking. Mine baked for 25 minutes and was perfectly done. The cilantro pesto is a delicious complement to the beans! I will definitely be making this dish again.
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Quick, simple, and main-course vegetarian pleasures
By Jeanne Lemlin
HarperCollins - 1998
This salad is a long time favorite. It is perfect just as it is written! I especially like the combination of apple and fennel.
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Website: My New Roots
This salad was such a huge it, and it looked beautiful! I followed the recipe exactly and received many rave reviews. I will definitely be making this one again.
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Arabesque: A Taste of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon
By Claudia Roden
Knopf - 2006
I made this puree using the Lebanese variation listed at the bottom of the recipe--adding in pomegranate molasses, chopped garlic, and parsley. Delicious!
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Website: My New Roots
This was totally awesome. I made everything according to the recipe, and it was all delicious!
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Website: My New Roots
These brownies are totally delicious! They come together very quickly using a food processor. They are very much like a fudgey brownie--not cake like at all. I would like to experiment with adding some different spices. For example, I think a Mexican chocolate version, adding cinnamon and a little cayenne, would be delicious.
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Website: My New Roots
Wow! So much flavor from such simple ingredients. This entire meal came together in 15 minutes. I served it over brown rice which was a perfect complement for the lemony broth. I will definitely make this recipe again!
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Website: Sprouted Kitchen
These were such a huge hit. I loved everything about this recipe. I made an enchilada sauce using a recipe from Martha Stewart. Everything came together in less than an hour. I assembled all of the enchiladas in the morning, refrigerated them all day, and then popped them in the oven for dinner. So easy. I would imagine that you could also substitute a Mexican cheese like queso fresco or cojita for the goat cheese with good results.
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Website: Sprouted Kitchen
Yum! These tacos are so delicious. The sauce is a bit on the garlicky side, so next time I might cut back to one or two cloves of garlic. The coconut oil adds such a nice flavor to the lentils and mushrooms. Definitely use coconut oil if you have it.
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Website: My New Roots
Another amazing raw recipe from My New Roots. This recipe comes together very quickly, and it is so, so good. Unlike a lot of raw dishes, this is very filling and very satisfying. I followed the recipe exactly, and will do the same when I make it again. I did cut it in half, though. Depending on how generous you are with the vegetables, the recipe as listed will certainly feed 8 people as a substantial main dish. Delicious!!
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Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker: 200 Recipes for Healthy and Hearty One-Pot Meals That Are Ready When You Are
By Robin Robertson
Harvard Common Press - 2004
This is a fantastic lentil soup recipe. It is so easy, and the spices come together so nicely. Definitely use harissa as it adds a nice kick. I served this soup over basmati rice.
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Website: Sprouted Kitchen
This soup is delicious and very simple. I boiled the lentils with turmeric and dried thyme and added a dash of curry powder once I stirred the onion mixture into the lentils. The directions called for four cups of broth, but I used five cups of broth plus a cup or so of water. I threw in a few handfuls of spinach at the end and served garnished with the toasted coconut. Perfect for a rainy evening!
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This was a huge success!!! I increased the onions, carrots, and sauce ingredients by 50% because I cooked it in a 6 quart slow cooker. I also increased the green peas to 1 cup, added 8 ounces of quartered cremini mushrooms, and 1.5 cups of Quorn chik'n tenders. I cooked the filling in the slow cooker for 5 hours on low. Then I transferred it to a casserole dish, added the biscuit topping and cooked it in the oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. It was perfect! I will certainly make this recipe again.
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The Sprouted Kitchen: A Tastier Take on Whole Foods
By Sara Forte, Hugh Forte
Ten Speed Press - 2012
Home run! This recipe was a hit with everyone in my household. Both the pudding and the topping are delicious. Together they are divine!
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Website: The Kitchn
This recipe is so easy and so flexible. I have had fantastic results making it with Cup4Cup gluten free flour. My most recent variation was to add the zest of two oranges, a cup of unsweetened shredded coconut, a 1/4 cup of candied ginger and a little bit of fresh squeezed orange juice.
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Website: The Kitchn
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Website: The Kitchn
Excellent, flavorful weeknight meal. Served over basmati rice.
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Website: The Kitchn
These are so good. Be sure to make all of the components (pickles, tofu, and spread). It's totally worth it.
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Website: The Kitchn
Delicious! I had great success making these with Cup4Cup gluten free flour. I made some with the nut filling included in the recipe, and I filled the rest with apricot preserves.
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I only made the salsa portion of this recipe. It is a perfect appetizer for the summer months. Fresh corn, blueberries, jalapeno and cilantro tossed with a little bit of olive oil and rice wine vinegar. I served this with tortilla chips, and it was a big hit with everyone!
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Website: Cookie + Kate
Seriously. The. Very. Best. Brownies. So good with the perfect texture. I used Cup4Cup gluten free flour with great results. The added step of browning the butter really makes a difference and is worth the extra time. All in all, a very simple recipe that you mix together in one pot. I will definitely make these again!
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Fantastic smoothie recipe. I added a scoop of Hemp protein powder and subbed romaine for the spinach. New favorite!
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Website: Sprouted Kitchen
These are so good! In addition to the ingredients listed in the recipe, I also added a bit of broccoli sprouts to each roll. I used smaller rice paper wrappers, and will get at least 12 rolls from this recipe. I made the rolls up in the evening and ate them the next day for lunch served with some sweet chili dipping sauce. Yum!
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This is a delicious white sangria recipe that isn't too sweet. I used a pear in place of the nectarine, and I used Grand Marnier in place of the Cointreau.
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Feast: Generous Vegetarian Meals for Any Eater and Every Appetite
By Sarah Copeland, George R.R. Martin, Yunhee Kim
Chronicle Books - 2013
This is an excellent curry dish. The combination of turmeric and garam masala is delicious. The ground walnuts lend a very creamy texture to the sauce.
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Website: Cookie + Kate
Another delicious recipe from Cookie+Kate. I made the recipe exactly as indicated, adding in one cup of chopped zucchini. This would also be delicious with the addition of tofu and cashews or peanuts.
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Website: My New Roots
This soup is so flavorful and delicious. I used a bag of frozen white corn in place of the three ears of fresh corn. This recipe is so easy. Because you puree everything in the end, you don't have to worry about chopping the onion or garlic up very small. I will definitely make this soup again. The cilantro cream is also delicious.
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Website: Cookie + Kate
This is an excellent and easy no-cook side dish. I served this with butternut squash and Moroccan-spiced quinoa. I will definitely make this again.
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Website: The Kitchn
This was excellent. I used two bags of pre-cubed squash from Trader Joe's to save some time for a weeknight dinner. The flavors in this simple dish are perfect.
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Website: Cookie + Kate
These quesadillas are so good, and such a nice change from your standard cheese quesadillas. The tomatoes, chickpeas, onions, and olives all taste delicious together. I used brown rice tortillas and added a little bit of feta cheese. I used my cast iron pan and found that I didn't need to brush the tortillas with any additional oil.
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Website: Recipes for Health by Martha Rose Shulman
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This is a delicious kugel recipe and a perfect gluten-free replacement for the classic noodle kugel. I used jewel yams, and the recipe came out perfect. I will make this again and again.
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