Tag Archives: zucchini

Calabacitas Recipe by Cobi Kim

capture_09122014_205332Cobi presents another veganized ethnic recipe.  This time it’s a Mexican dish that can be served with cheese and tortillas, or as a vegetable side, or left over and used as a component in burritos.  Cobi offers several alternatives for ingredients, and gives a tip for getting more flavor in your food by how you add your spices to your dish.  This dish is easy to make with ordinary ingredients, and with or without vegan meat substitutes.  Try it.  You’ll Enjoy it! Continue reading

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

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

Tofu Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells by Abby

capture_12102014_130215In this video, Abby prepares a tofu cottage cheese type filling in large pasta shells based on a recipe in the Naturally Gourmet cookbook.  The recipe uses store bought ingredients, so there is no need to make any special sauces, etc.  Like Abby says, this recipe is “quick, easy, and delicious”.  Enjoy. Continue reading

Oven-Roasted Vegetables Without Using Oil by Chef Plum

capture_03102014_222720Most roasted vegetable recipes specify cutting the vegetables in small similar size pieces, coating them with oil, spices and seasonings, and then placing them in an oven.  In this video, Chef Plum demonstrates that you can eliminate the oil in this process.  This may be very important for some people who are trying to reduce as much fat from their diets as possible. Continue reading

How To Roast Vegetables In The Oven And On The BBQ Grill by Rockin Robin

capture_05102014_031409Robin presents tips on how to roast vegetables.  The sweet potatoes she is including with other vegetables will take longer to roast.  So, she cooks them a little in the microwave before she roasts them.  She makes sure her vegetables are not crowding each other in the roasting pan and each piece is touching the pan.  She also shows how to roast vegetables on a BBQ grill. Continue reading

Vegetarian Chili Recipe by Jason Hill

capture_29092014_115011In this video, Chef Jason Hill shows how to combine several vegetables and beans to make a delicious vegetarian chili.  If you’d like the texture of ground meat in your chili, you can easily add vegan soy crumbles that resemble ground meat.  Jason tops his chili with sour cream and cheese, for which there are commercial vegan substitutes available in most large supermarkets.   This is an easy to make, delicious and healthy chili recipe.  Try it. Continue reading

Grilled Veggie Pasta Salad by Laura Vitale

capture_25092014_135145Grill some fresh vegetables.  Chop them up, and mix them with whole wheat penne pasta and a tasty vinaigrette dressing.  You will have a vegetable pasta dish that gets more flavorful with time.  Eat it soon after it is made, or place it in the refrigerator as a make ahead meal for lunch or dinner later in the week.  In this video, Laura shows how easy it is to create this healthy and delicious recipe. Continue reading

Amazing Vegetarian Chili by Chef Buck

capture_18092014_122707Chef Buck demonstrates a very healthy and delicious vegetarian chili.  It’s all about chopping up a variety of good fresh vegetables, initially sauteing onions and garlic to get started, then adding the vegetables and canned beans in layers, and letting the entire mix simmer for a while.  It’s simple, easy to make, and healthy.  Top it with some vegan cheese and serve it with some crusty bread.  Delicious! Try it. Continue reading

Ratatouille Casserole by Bruno Albouze

z capture_27082014_102415Bruno Albouse says his recipes are the REAL DEAL.  His version of a Ratatouille is definitely the REAL DEAL.  His technique of placing the vegetables in a circular pattern makes his dish very visually appealing as well as delicious. Continue reading