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Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Sandwich by Maithily Kale

capture_09112014_140647Maithily demonstrates how to make a delicious sandwich with grilled vegetables and crunchy focaccia bread.  The main ingredients are bell peppers, eggplant and zucchini which she marinades with olive oil and spices.  She assembles the grilled vegetables with grated cheese on focaccia bread, and toasts it in a panini grill.  This is a great sandwich for lunch or cut in smaller sections as an appetizer.  For those who wish to make it a vegan sandwich, simply use non dairy cheese.  Enjoy. Continue reading

Fettuccine Alfredo by Jon (Vegan Zombie)

capture_05112014_144626Here is an Alfredo recipe that does not include any animal products.  Jon demonstrates his version by creating a mixture of sauteed mushrooms, onions, garlic, capers, scallions, and tofu.  He creates his Alfredo sauce starting with a roux made with olive oil, and flour to which he adds Almond milk and some of his sauteed vegetables and scallions.  He tosses his Alfredo sauce with vegan fettuccine pasta, tops it with some of his sauteed mushroom, onion, capers and tofu mixture, and fresh scallions.  Try this recipe with a good salad, and some wine.  Enjoy. Continue reading

Roasted Vegetables with Pasta by Bob McD (Member Cook on AllRecipes.com)

capture_04112014_114724This is a very simple recipe tossing roasted vegetables with pasta.  It’s easy to make and healthy.  It’s ingredients include tomato, red bell peppers, roasted garlic, mushrooms, asparagus,  fresh rosemary, fresh oregano, olive oil, parmesan cheese, fettuccine pasta, and tapenade.  Serve this dish with hard crusty bread and a salad.  If you wish, you can substitute a vegan alternative for the parmesan cheese.  And, you could add or substitute different healthy vegetables.  Enjoy. Continue reading

Yellow Squash Soup with Cured Strawberries by Edward Lee

capture_31102014_125013Chef Lee demonstrates a very easy to make chilled yellow squash soup.   He lightly sautes onions and chopped pieces of squash, then adds vegetable stock, simmers the mixture, adds sour cream and purees the soup with an immersion blender.  Simple and easy.  He also tops his soup with cured strawberries.  He cures the strawberries in a mixture of salt and sugar, which pulls the water out of them and intensifies their flavor.  This is an elegant, delicious, and healthy chilled soup, which will please you, your family, and your guests.  Enjoy. Continue reading

Pan-seared Tempeh in Lemon Caper Sauce, Garlic Mashed Potato and Roasted Vegetables by Chloe Coscarelli

capture_30102014_152414Chef Chloe demonstrates an easy to prepare and delicious meal.  Throughout the video, Chloe presents techniques for cooking the components of this meal.  From my point of view, the only thing missing from this video is Chloe preparing it together with some friends, all drinking glasses of wine.  Try making this meal yourself.  You’ll like  it. Continue reading

Lighter Eggplant Parmesan by Sarah Carey

capture_23102014_132851Sarah bakes her eggplant instead of frying it.  She uses a flour, milk, and tomato sauce mixture as a creamy filling replacing the ricotta cheese typically used in other recipes.  After she layers her pre-baked eggplant, she tops it with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.  This is an easy recipe for a healthier makeover by replacing the milk, mozzarella and parmesan cheese with vegan alternatives.  This is another easy to make and healthy recipe that can be made ahead for use later in the week. Continue reading

Mushroom, Leek and Tarragon Pasta by Gordon Ramsay

capture_23102014_122443In addition to showing the ingredients in this video recipe, Gordon demonstrates techniques for chopping mushrooms, washing and chopping leaks, and how to keep pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot of boiling water.  Vegetable stock and non-dairy cream can be used to replace the chicken stock and dairy cream he uses.  This is a great tasting, quick and easy recipe to make.  You may want to add as one of your favorite recipes. Continue reading

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad by Leyla

capture_20102014_152140Leyla demonstrates an easy to make salad, filled with nutritious ingredients.  She also makes a simple, delicious and healthy salad dressing.  Leyla uses dry beans which she prepared herself.  Canned beans could be used.  Just remember to rinse the canned beans first.   This salad tastes better after it sits for a couple of hours in the refrigerator, allowing its ingredients to marinade and its flavors to marry with each other. Continue reading

How to Make a Portobello Mushroom Burger by Sara O’Donnell

capture_15102014_153615Portobello mushroom burgers are a great meaty and filling vegetarian alternative to traditional burgers made with animal protein.  They can be customized just as you would a regular cheeseburger.  In this video, Sara shows a simple marinade for the portobello mushroom which she grills along with bell peppers and onions.  She tops the mushroom with provolone cheese, and assembles the burger on toasted buns with flavored mayonnaise, tomatoes and lettuce.  The dairy cheese and mayonnaise can be replaced with non-dairy alternatives.  Enjoy. Continue reading

Orange Glazed Tofu by Toni Fiore

capture_02102014_121337If you are not particularly worried about added oil or sugar in a recipe, this one looks wonderful.  Toni prepares a marinade for the grilled tofu with orange and lemon juice and olive oil.  The tofu will absorb great flavors and oil from the marinade.  She also prepares an orange glaze with a lot of sugar in it to be drizzled on the plated grilled tofu, which is served on a salad with grilled baby tomatoes.  This recipe also works well with tempeh. Continue reading