Category Archives: Vegetarian

Recipe: Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup

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Mushroom Pate

What Type of Mushrooms Should I Use? We use cremini mushrooms for this recipe, which are also called “baby bella” mushrooms. Cremini mushrooms are the same variety as white button mushrooms but are slightly more mature and brown in color. They are firm in texture with a mild, earthy flavor. Feel free to mix in

Grilled Tofu Skewers

PARTNER POST: Dive into the 120 days of summer with Santa Rita wines that pair perfectly with the foods of the season, straight off the grill. Yogurt-marinated tofu and vegetables are doused in spices and grilled to delicious perfection. This recipe is proof that even vegetarians can have good barbecued food. Summer is at its

River Valley Kitchens Mushroom & Pea Risotto

Photo by Brian Sorg Serves 2 -3 generous portions Author Notes Last weekend, a freezing morning inspired me to attempt risotto. River Valley Kitchens has a stand at my local farmer’s market with an incredible selection of fresh & dry mushrooms, among others. I asked the ‘risotto expert’ and she recommended oyster mushrooms & dry

Southwestern Vegetarian Casserole

Even though I grew up in a part of the U.S. where Midwestern convenience meets Southern decadence, I’ve never been crazy about casseroles. One casserole I can always get behind is a tamale pie—a flavorful Southwestern filling topped with fluffy masa. Recently, I was craving this hearty dish but was all out of masa. I

Black Bean Burgers with Comeback Sauce Recipe

I first started swapping out ground beef for ground turkey last year. Since then, ground turkey has become one of my staple grocery store buys. I could go on and on about the benefits of ground turkey meat: it’s quite an inexpensive protein, versatile, and a great way to reduce your red meat intake and

Quick and Easy Falafel Recipe

This easy falafel recipe brings together chickpeas and a handful of seasonings to create an enviable texture that’s crispy on the outside and fluffy and moist on the inside. Falafel is a popular food in and around the Middle East, where vendors sell it on street corners in places such as Egypt, Syria, and Israel.

Seasoned Rice Mix

Rice is a filling and delicious side dish to everything, from roasted meats to stews, but it also can be a main dish on its own when you want to serve a vegetarian dish. Pre-packaged seasoned rice is a go-to for many busy home cooks because it comes with lots of flavors and is convenient.

Vegan Sweet Potato Kugel Recipe

This vegetarian and vegan kugel recipe is cholesterol-free and lower in fat than a traditional kugel with eggs. Sweet potatoes and apples are sweetened with raisins and spices in this homemade Jewish kugel recipe. The potatoes and apples are grated in a food processor and then mixed with the remaining ingredients and baked. This kugel recipe