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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Eggplant & Mint by Rachel Ray

capture_02112014_143539Rachael shows how easy it is to cook quinoa.  She uses vegetable stock instead of water to cook the quinoa.  She then adds it to sauteed vegetables, and stuffs roasted red peppers with the mixture.   This recipe is very easy to make, and can be made ahead for use later in the week.  Like Rachael says, it is “delicious and super nutritious.”  Enjoy. Continue reading

Penne Pasta with Eggplant and Mozzarella by Renee Pepino

capture_13102014_134321Renee Pepino demonstrates how to prepare Penne Pasta with Eggplant and Mozzarella from her book, More Than Pasta.  This is an easy recipe.  Simply sautee chopped eggplant with garlic.  Add tomato sauce, basil and oregano to make a sauce.  Top penne pasta with this eggplant-tomato sauce.   Then add pieces of mozzarella cheese and shredded parmesan cheese to the dish.  This dish can be transformed into a vegan meal by substituting vegan cheese for the dairy cheese.  It looks good.  Enjoy. Continue reading