1,000VeganRecipes

TableofContentsIntroductionAppetizersandSnacks

Ragin'CajunPopcornAsianFusionPartyMixSesamePitaChipsTortillaChipsBlackSesameWontonChipsRoastedChickpeasFieryPumpkinSeedsPersonalizedTrailMixAgave-GlazedPecansFive-SpicedWalnutsCurriedCashewsEdamameWithCoarseSaltJerk-SpicedSoyJerkyFlowerPowerGranolaSquaresGreen-GreenGuacamoleBlackAndGreenOliveTapenadeBack-To-BasicsHummusRoastedRedPepperHummusWhiteBeanAndDillHummusSmokyChipotle-PintoHummusBabaGhanoushThree-BeanDipBlackBeanAndSun-DriedTomatoDipMylie'sSecretQuesoDipLayeredBeanDipCucumberAndGreenOliveDipLemonyEdamameDipSushi-InspiredEdamame-AvocadoDipCreamySpinach-TahiniDipSassySpinachDipWithRoastedGarlicSalsaAndPintoBeanSpreadFour-SeedBreadSpreadGoldenSunshineRoastedVegSpreadEggplantWalnutSpreadZa'Atar-SpicedRoastedRedPepperSpreadWhiteBeanAndArtichokeSpreadTempeh-PimientoCheezeBallSmoothAndSavoryMushroomPâtéMarinatedOlives

Sesame-ShiitakeWontonCrispsCheezyCashew–RoastedRedPepperToastsJicama-GuacamoleBitesLemonAndGarlicMarinatedMushroomsCherryTomatoesStuffedWithWhirledPeasSnowPeasStuffedWithSun-DriedTomatoHummusArtichoke-And-Walnut-StuffedBelgianEndiveLentil-PecanCountry-StylePâtéMushroom-WalnutPâtéMango-AvocadoSpringRollsLemongrassTofuAndSnowPeaSpringRollsSesameSeitanAndSpinachSpringRollsVietnamese-StyleLettuceRollsLemonyRice-StuffedGrapeLeavesCouscousDolmasRainbowSushiAvocadoAndAsparagusSushiRollsAsparagusWrappedInPhylloPinto-PecanFireballsMushroomsStuffedWithSpinachAndWalnutsSpicyChipotlePotatoQuesadillasBabyPotatoesStuffedWithRoastedBellPepperAndWalnutsMushroomCroustadesCherryPeppersStuffedWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndPineNutsCajunTofuCrunchiesBasicBruschettaClassicCrostiniFrenchOnionPastryPuffsShiitakesInPuffPastryTempehTacoBitesSavoryArtichokeSquaresChickpeaPancakeWithRosemarySesame-CilantroScallionPancakesGinger-Lime–GlazedBeanCurdSkewersTempehSataySataySauceVeganWontonWrappersIn-Lieu-Of-CrabWontonsSteamedVegetableDumplingsArtichoke-MushroomPhylloPacketsVegetablePakorasPotatoSamosasChickpeaKoftaWithChutneyDippingSauce

SaladsButterheadLettuceAndWalnutSaladWithRaspberry-WalnutVinaigrette

RomaineAndGrapeTomatoSaladWithAvocadoAndBabyPeasArugulaAndAppleSaladWithCreamyMustardDressingMixedLettucesWithWhiteRadish,SnowPeas,AndYuzuDressingStrawberryFieldGreensWithBlackOlivesAndToastedPineNutsWatercress,Fennel,AndAvocadoSaladWithDriedCherriesAndMacadamiasLeafLettuceAndGrilledRadicchioSaladWithLemonyDressingBabyGreensWithPear,Pecans,AndGingerDressingGreekGoddessSaladSpinachSaladWithAlmonds,FujiApple,AndFigsSpinachSaladWithOrange-DijonDressingChoppedSaladCarrotAndOrangeSaladWithCashewsAndCilantroDazzlingVegetableSaladCucumber-RadishSaladWithTarragonVinaigretteMangoAndSnowPeaSaladAutumnHarvestSaladIndonesianGreenBeanSaladWithCabbageAndCarrotsGiardinieraChilledCucumberSaladDaikonSaladSesameCucumberSaladEggplantAndBellPepperSaladCornAndRedBeanSaladCaponataSaladYellowMungBeanSaladWithBroccoliAndMangoGreenBeanAndPearSaladWithAlmondsCranberry-CarrotSaladWithCitrus-WalnutVinaigretteFennel-OrangeSaladWithBlackOlivesAndPineNutsYellowBeetSaladWithPearsAndPecansEndiveAndOrangeSaladWithToastedPecansFreshTomatoSaladTuscanBreadAndTomatoSaladSyrianBreadSaladEdamameAndSnowPeaSaladWithLime-GingerDressingRetroPotatoSaladReduxFrench-StylePotatoSaladThree-AlarmPotatoSaladRoastedPotatoSaladWithChickpeasAndSun-DriedTomatoesPotatoAndWhiteBeanSaladWithRoastedRedPepperGerman-StylePotatoSaladPotatoSaladWithArtichokeHeartsAndGrapeTomatoesPotatoSaladWithSeitanStripsAndTarragon-MustardVinaigretteIndonesian-StylePotatoSaladSweetPotatoAndBroccoliSaladWithPomegranate-PeanutDressingCreamyColeslaw

German-StyleKool-SlaRedCabbageSlawWithBlack-VinegarDressingAsianSlawCrunchySesameSlawRainbowSlawBroccoliSlawWithAppleAndWalnutsTahiniBroccoliSlawSpicySouthwestern-StyleColeslawTropicalBlackBeanSaladWithMangoWhiteBeanSaladWithFennelAndAvocadoWarmLentilSaladWithWalnutsLentilSaladWithChilesSouthwesternThree-BeanSaladBlackBeanAndCornSaladWithCilantroDressingGrilledVegetableAntipastoSaladWithChickpeasProvençalWhiteBeanSaladWhiteBeanAndBroccoliSaladWithParsley-WalnutPestoChickpea"Tuna"SaladInAvocadosPuttanescaSeitanAndSpinachSaladCurriedWalnut"Chicken"SaladChinese"Chicken"SaladRiceSaladWithCashewsAndDriedPapayaRoastedCauliflowerAndRiceSaladWithDijonVinaigretteWhiteAndWildRiceSaladWithWalnuts,Cranberries,AndFigsBrownRiceSaladWithBlack-EyedPeasEightTreasureBarleySaladPistachio-PearCouscousSaladGoldenCouscousSaladClassicTabboulehGardenVarietyCouscousTabboulehQuinoaSaladWithBlackBeansAndTomatoesSouthwesternQuinoaSaladWithPintoBeansAndCornMediterraneanQuinoaSaladPastaSaladWithGrilledSummerVegetablesWinterPastaSaladWithCreamyMustardVinaigretteTarragonPastaSaladWithRedAndGreenGrapesCaliforniaPastaSaladFarfalleWithCrunchyCrucifersAndCreamyPoppySeedDressingLast-MinuteItalian-StylePastaSaladMacaroniSaladCreamyCurryPastaAndVegetableSaladRotiniRemouladeAsianNoodleSaladWithTempehSesameUdonSaladWithAdzukiBeansAndBabySpinachChilledGlassNoodlesWithSnowPeasAndBakedTofu

Mango-AvocadoSaladWithMacadamiasAndPomegranateSeedsBlazingSunsetSaladFruitSaladInWinterSummerBerriesWithFreshMintCurriedFruitSalad"MixedGrill"FruitPlatterFruitSaladWithAHintOfHeatOrangeAndFigSaladWithWalnutsAndDriedCherriesStrawberry,Mango,AndPineappleSaladWithBanana-LimeDressingCherryBerryWatermelonSaladBasicBalsamicVinaigretteDijonVinaigretteOh-My-GoddessDressingTarragon-ChiveVinaigretteCarrot-GingerDressingGreenOliveHerbDressingCreamyCucumberDressingCreamyArtichokeDressingSesame-OrangeDressingLemonyWhiteMisoVinaigretteCreamyAvocadoDressingCreamyTahiniDressingLime-CilantroDressingCitrusVinaigretteGingerSoyVinaigrette

Sandwiches,Pizza,andMoreTempehReubenSandwichesPortobelloPo'BoysTastesLikeTunaSaladSandwichesSloppyBulgurSandwichesCurriedTofu"EggSalad"PitasGardenPatchSandwichesOnMultigrainBreadCreamy,CrunchyFruit-And-NutSandwichesMarinatedMushroomWrapsPeanuttyTofuRoll-UpsGardenSaladWrapsTempeh-Walnut"Chicken"SaladWrapsAvocadoAndTempehBaconWrapsChickpea-TomatoWrapsTofuWaldorfSaladWrapsTeriyakiTofuWrapsTofu-TahiniVeggieWrapsDeconstructedHummusPitasMuffalettaSandwichesFalafelSandwiches

VietnamesePo'BoysTempehTantrumBurgersGrilledPortobelloBurgersMacadamia-CashewPattiesPecan-LentilBurgersBlackBeanBurgersSome-Kinda-NutBurgersGoldenVeggieBurgersRedLentilPattiesInPitaWhiteBeanAndWalnutPattiesCurriedChickpeaPattiesPintoBeanPattiesWithChile-Lime"Mayo"SearedPortobelloFajitasBeer-MarinatedSeitanFajitasSeitanTacosRefriedBeanAndSalsaQuesadillasSpinach,Mushroom,AndBlackBeanQuesadillasBlackBeanAndCornBurritosRedBeanBurritosBasicPizzaDoughVeganMargheritaPizzaPortobelloAndBlackOlivePizzaEbap(EverythingButAnimalProducts)PizzaWhitePizzaWithPotato,Onion,AndYellowTomatoesSpicySouthwestern-StylePizzaTapenadeAndTomatoPizzaSpicyMushroomAndHotPepperCalzonesRoastedVegetableStromboliSpicyTempehEmpanadasQuickPinto-PotatoEmpanadasLentilWalnutPastiesMushroomTurnoversIndian-StylePizza

SoupsLightVegetableBrothRoastedVegetableBrothRootVegetableBrothMushroomVegetableBrothDashiGreensAndBeansSoupGoldenBeetSoupWithATwistChile-LimeTortillaSoupHeartyMinestroneSoupBroccoliNoodleSoupPotatoAndKaleSoup

ShiitakeMushroomSoupWithSakeMushroomMedleySoupGoldenHarvestSoupVersatileVegetableSoupSummerVegetableSoupCaramelizedFrenchOnionSoupRoastedTomatoSoupVeganMatzoBallSoupVeganMatzoBallsVietnamese-StyleNoodleSoupMisoSoupHotAndSourSoupTomYumRibollitaTuscanTomatoAndBreadSoupMoroccanVermicelliVegetableSoupMulligatawnySoupSouthern-StyleBeans-And-RiceSoupWithCollardsChickpeaAndFennelSoupFarroAndWhiteBeanSoupWithItalianParsleyGumboZ'HerbesTwo-PotatoSoupWithRainbowChardSweetPotatoAndPeanutSoupWithBabySpinachMexicanFideoSoupWithPintoBeansBlackBeanSoupWithASplashSpicyBlackBeanOrzoSoupBlackBeanAndCornSoupThreeBeanSoupSpicyPintoBeanSoupSobaAndGreenLentilSoupWhiteAndWildMushroomBarleySoupGreenAndYellowSplitPeaSoupRiceAndPeaSoupLemonyLentilAndRiceSoupMoroccanLentilAndChickpeaSoupCornAndPotatoChowderCurriedButternutAndRedLentilSoupWithChardTomatoOrzoSoupLaksaComeHomeAsparagusEdamameBisqueGoldenPotatoSoupThai-InspiredCoconutSoupCreamOfBroccoliSoupCarrotSoupWithGingerCreamyTomatoSoup

ButternutSoupWithASwirlOfCranberryCreamOfFennelSoupSquashSoupWithPecansAndGingerRootVegetableBisqueCurriedPumpkinSoupSpinach,Walnut,AndAppleSoupSpicyWhiteBeanAndTomatoSoupPeanuttyTwo-PotatoSoupZucchiniAndButterBeanBisquePumpkinSoupWithChipotlePureeChestnutBisqueWithFreshPearCreamOfArtichokeSoupWatercress–WhiteBeanSoupWithToastedPineNutsCreamyMushroomSoupCreamyPotato-ChardSoupAlmondSoupWithCardamomRoastedVegetableBisqueGardenGazpachoThree-TomatoGazpachoWithChipotleCrèmeGazpachoWithDitaliniAndChileAioliBlackAndGoldGazpachoSenegaleseSoupSweetPotatoVichyssoiseChilledAvocado-TomatoSoupCucumberCashewSoupChilledCarrotSoupChilledBeetSoupWildCherrySoupSummerFruitSoupJewelboxFruitSoup

PastaandNoodlesEgg-FreePastaDoughOrecchietteParmasioMarinaraSauceSpaghettiAndT-BallsPastaArrabbiataLinguinePuttanescaRadiatoreWithAuroraSauceSicilianPenneWithTomatoesAndEggplantPenneWithVodka-SpikedTomatoSaucePerciatelliWithSlow-RoastedTomatoSauceFettuccineWithChardAndRedLentilTomatoSauceTagliatelleWithPorciniBologneseSauceZitiWithAbruzzeseVegetableRagù

LinguineWithLigurianPestoOrzo,WhiteBeans,AndTomatoesWithLemonySpinachPestoFettuccineWithPuttanescaPestoTricolorRotiniWithPestoBiancoPenneWithPeanutPestoRotiniAndAlmond-MintPestoWithOrangeZestCampanelleAndZucchiniWithSquashBlossomsAndSunflowerPestoGemelliWithGreenBeans,Potatoes,AndBasilPestoRadiatoreWithWalnut-ParsleyPestoPastaPrimaveraOrecchietteWithRapiniPenneWithCreamyAsparagusSauceFusilliWithFennelAndSun-DriedTomatoesZitiWithRedPepper–WalnutSauceCarbonara-StyleSpaghettiPagliaEFienoWithPeasLemon-KissedLinguineWithGarlickyWhiteBeanSauceFarfalleWithWhiteBeansAndRoastedAsparagusPenneWithChickpeasAndRosemaryFettuccineWithFreshFigsAndWalnutsAngelHairPastaWithOliveOilAndGarlicPenneWithWhiteBeans,RedChard,AndGrapeTomatoesInspiredBySpaghettiWithWhiteClamSauceZitiWithCatalanVegetablesAustrianNoodlesAndCabbagePersianNoodlesAndLentilsClassicTofuLasagnaRedChardAndBabySpinachLasagnaRoastedVegetableLasagnaLasagnaWithRadicchioAndCreminiMushroomsLasagnaPrimaveraTex-MexLasagnaBlackBeanAndPumpkinLasagnaLasagnaPinwheelsPenneBakedWithEggplant-TomatoSauceCreamyCashewFettuccineWithMushroomsAndPeasBakedMacAndCheezeMacAndChardBakedPastaShellsAndBroccoliWildWestPastaBakeCheezyTomatoMacaroniPastitsioPastaGratinWithProvençalVegetablesBuckwheatNoodlesWithCabbageAndPotatoesChard-StuffedManicottiWithCreamyCashewSauce

SpinachManicottiWithWhiteWalnutSauceSpicyEggplantAndTempeh-StuffedPastaShellsPumpkinRavioliWithPeasAndCaramelizedShallotsArtichoke-WalnutRavioliWithSageAndWalnutSauceTortelliniWithOrange-ScentedTomatoCreamSauceGnocchiWithRedWine–TomatoSaucePierogiWithFriedOnionsVegetableLoMeinWithTofuSesameSobaNoodlesPadThaiSpringtimeRiceNoodlesWithCoconutCrèmeBokChoyAndGinger-SesameUdonNoodlesSzechuanSesameNoodlesWithAsparagusChineseNoodlesAndBroccoliWithSpicyBlackBeanSauceSpicySesameNoodlesWithGreenBeansDrunkenSpaghettiWithTofuSingaporeNoodlesWithTempehKoreanNoodleStir-FryNoodlesWithSpicyPeanutSauceIndianDoubleChickpeaNoodles

MainDishesThree-BeanChiliFour-AlarmChiliChineseBlackBeanChiliNewWorldChiliJerk-SpicedRedBeanChiliRedBeanAndBulgurChiliRedBeanJambalayaJamaicanRedBeanStewBeansBourguignonArgentineanBeanAndVegetableStewAfrican-InspiredRedBeanStewBrazilianBlackBeanStewBlackBeansAndWildRiceBlackBeansWithSerrano"Aioli"TuscanWhiteBeansAndBroccoliRabeThree-BeanCassouletMapleBakedBeansChickpea,Tomato,AndEggplantStewChickpeaAndVegetableCurryCoconut-PeanutChickpeasAndVegetablesTamarindChickpeaStewPomegranate-InfusedLentilAndChickpeaStewPomegranateMolassesAutumnMedleyStew

Moroccan-SpicedChickpeaAndSweetPotatoStewEdamameDonburiYellowDalWithSpinachThreeLentilDalBlackBeanAndBulgurLoafChickpeaAndVegetableLoafMillet-ToppedLentilShepherd'sPiePiccata-StyleCashewChickpeaMedallionsBlackBeanAndWalnutCroquettesVegetableFriedRiceCaribbeanRice,Squash,AndPeasWildRiceAndMilletCroquettesGreenTeaRiceWithLemonSnowPeasAndTofuBrownRiceAndLentilPilafSavoryBeansAndRiceMexicanGreenRiceAndBeansItalianRiceWithSeitanAndMushroomsCreoleRiceAndRedBeansSpanishRiceAndBeansBrownRiceWithArtichokes,Chickpeas,AndTomatoesCoconutJasmineRiceAndEdamameItalianTruck-StopArtichokeRisottoRoastedWinterSquashRisottoBarleyRisottoWithAsparagusAndMushroomsBarleyAndWinterVegetableStewBarleyPilafWithCarrots,Walnuts,AndGoldenRaisinsBasicPolentaPolentaWithSpicyTomatoRagùFriedDouble-CornGritsCouscousPilafCouscous-ChickpeaLoafQuinoaAndSummerSquashPilafQuinoaAndChickpeaPilafWithOrangeAndPistachiosQuinoaAndMixedVegetableSautéKashaWithRoastedSweetPotatoesAndPeasHerbedMilletAndPecanLoafMillet,Chard,AndWhiteBeanCasseroleMilletAndAmaranthLoafSavoryAmaranthPattiesSoy-GlazedTofuCajun-StyleTofuCrispyTofuWithSizzlingCaperSauceCountry-FriedTofuWithGoldenGravyOrange-GlazedTofuAndAsparagusTofuPizzaiola

"Ka-Pow"TofuSicilian-StyleTofuThai-PhoonStir-FryChipotle-PaintedBakedTofuGrilledTofuWithTamarindGlazeTofuStuffedWithWatercressAndTomatoesTofuWithPistachio-PomegranateSauceSpiceIslandTofuGingerTofuWithCitrus-HoisinSauceTofuWithLemongrassAndSnowPeasDouble-SesameTofuWithTahiniSauceTofuAndEdamameStewSoy-TanDreamCutletsMyKindaMeatLoafTempehAndVegetableStir-FryTeriyakiTempehBarbecuedTempehOrange-BourbonTempehPineapple-GlazedTempehAndSweetPotatoesCreoleTempehTempehWithLemonAndCapersTempehWithMaple,Mustard,AndBalsamicGlazeTemptingTempehChiliTempehCacciatoreIndonesianTempehInCoconutGravyGinger-PeanutTempehTempehWithPotatoesAndCabbageSouthernSuccotashStewBakedJambalayaCasseroleTempehAndSweetPotatoShepherd'sPieBasicSimmeredSeitanStuffedBakedSeitanRoastSeitanPotRoastAlmostOne-DishThanksgivingDinnerSeitanMilaneseWithPankoAndLemonSeitanWithDriedPlums,Olives,AndCapersSesame-CrustedSeitanPan-SearedSeitanWithArtichokesAndOlivesSeitanWithAncho-ChipotleSauceSeitanPiccataThree-SeedSeitanFajitasWithoutBordersSeitanWithGreenAppleRelishSeitanAndBroccoli-ShiitakeStir-FrySeitanBrochettesWithPeachesAndHerbs

GrilledSeitanAndVegetableKabobsSeitanEnCrouteSeitanAndPotatoTortaSeitanNoodleCasseroleRusticCottagePieSeitanWithSpinachAndSun-DriedTomatoesSeitanAndScallopedPotatoesCasseroleSeitanAndChickpeaStewSesame-BakedVegetablesRatatouilleVegetablePaellaThree-GreenTianEggplantPaprikashChardAndNewPotatoGratinWithHerbesDeProvenceSesameSpinachNoodlePieBroccoliAndWhiteBeansWithPotatoesAndWalnutsEggplantWithPomegranateWalnutSauceGardenVegetableStewMediterraneanVegetableStewPotatoAndArtichokeGratinWithSpinachAndPineNutsArtichoke-WalnutTartMushroomGoulashGreenBeanAndMushroomStroganoffTamarindEggplantWithBellPeppersAndMangoStir-FriedCurriedVegetablesSpinachSouffléRoastedCauliflowerAndShallotsWithMilletArtichokeAndChickpeaLoafGrilledVegetableSkewersWithMopSaucePastry-WrappedPortobellosSpinach,WhiteBean,AndPineNutStrudelRoastedVegetableStrudelIndonesianVegetableStewMoroccanVegetableStewBellPeppersStuffedWithWhiteBeans,Mushrooms,AndWalnutsQuinoaAndPintoBean–StuffedPeppersMillet-StuffedBellPeppersWithWatercressAndOrangeCabbageRollsStuffedWithBulgurAndChickpeasSweet-And-SourKashaCabbageRollsStuffedEggplantRollsOrzo-And-Spinach–StuffedEggplantCouscous-StuffedEggplantPotato-And-Artichoke–StuffedPortobelloMushroomsPeruvian-InspiredStuffedPotatoesPotatoesStuffedWithFennelAndPeas

GreatStuffedPumpkinButtercupSquashStuffedWithPistachio-ApricotRiceFruit-StuddedMillet-StuffedAcornSquashBlackBean,Rice,AndMango-StuffedSquashSesame-StuffedSpaghettiSquashThreeSistersStuffedSquashWinterSquashWithForbiddenRiceStuffingWalnut-And-Cranberry–StuffedSweetPotatoesSicilianStuffedTomatoesSpaghetti-StuffedTomatoesQuinoa-StuffedZucchiniPesto-And-Ditalini–StuffedZucchini

VegetableSideDishesBasicVegetableFrittersMediterraneanArtichokeSautéTed'sArtichokeAndGreenBeanBakeAsparagusDijonOrange-DressedAsparagusStir-FriedSesameAsparagusRoastedLemonAsparagusWithPineNutsBeetsWithGreensAndSliveredApricotsSherry-BraisedBabyBokChoyBroccoliSautéWithTofuFetaTofuFetaBroccoliWithBlackBeansAndWalnutsBroccoliWithAlmondsSpicySautéedBroccoliRabeRoastedBrusselsSproutsBrusselsSproutsWithShallotsAndDillweedBraisedCabbageAndApplesLemon-GlazedBabyCarrotsWithCranberriesMarsalaCarrotsCarrotsAndParsnipsWithDicedAppleCardamomCarrotsWithOrangeTzimmesSpicyIndianCauliflowerRoastedCauliflowerWithLemonAndCapersCreamyCauliflowerBraisedCeleryWithBlackOlivesRainbowChardWithGojiBerriesAndPistachiosSlow-SimmeredCollardGreensCornFrittersSpicyCoconutCreamedCornGinger-TamariBraisedEggplantIndianEggplantFritters

EscaroleWithGarlicAndCapersFennelWithOlivesAndSun-DriedTomatoesLemonBraisedFennelGreenBeansNiçoiseGreenBeansAndGrapeTomatoesGreenBeanCasseroleReduxGreenBeanBakeWithCrispyLeeksKaleAndSweetPotatoesThaiKaleWithCoconutMilkMadeiraMushroomSautéShiitakeSnowPeaStir-FrySpicySautéedPeaVinesBasicMashedPotatoesMashedPotatoesAndGreensRosemary-ScentedMashedPotatoesWithLimasFennelAndGarlicMashedPotatoesSpicedOven-RoastedPotatoSticksRosemaryFingerlingPotatoesWithCaramelizedShallotsRoastedBabyPotatoesWithSpinach,Olives,AndGrapeTomatoesPotatoAndRootVegetablePaillassonPotatoPancakesWithGreenOnionsSweetPotatoPancakesRum-SpikedSweetPotatoesWithPomegranatePecansSpicedSweetPotatoesWithDriedCherriesSweetPotatoAndAppleGratinThyme-ScentedSweetPotatoesWithBlackOlivesAndGarlicRoastedRatatouilleGratinCaramelizedRootVegetablesWinterSaladSautéSesameSpinachIndian-SpicedSpinach(Saag)BabySpinachWithLemonAndGarlicSpaghettiSquashWithTomatoesAndBasilOrange-And-Maple–BakedAcornSquashBourbon-BakedSquashYellowSquashWithCorn,Edamame,AndDillRoastedRosemaryYellowSquashAndChayoteZucchiniSautéWithSun-DriedTomatoes,Olives,AndPeppersZucchiniWalnutFrittersRoastedZucchiniAndTomatoesCornmeal-CrustedFriedGreenTomatoesPanko-FriedGreenTomatoesWithPeanutSauceCurryRoastedVegetablesVersatileRoastedVegetablesBalsamicBraisedVegetables

GrilledVegetableSkewersWithCharmoulaSauceChimichurriGrilledVegetables

BreadsBasicWhiteBreadWholeWheatRaisinBreadThree-GrainBreadOatmeal-WalnutBreadPestoPotatoBreadGreatGarlicBreadSunflowerArtisanBreadRusticLoafWithCuredBlackOlivesAndRosemaryQuickHerbBreadIrishSodaBreadWithGoldenRaisinsCornbreadFired-UpJalapeñoCornbreadPumpkinBreadWithCranberriesChocolateChipBananaBreadLemon-DrenchedBanana-MacadamiaBreadGinger-MolassesBreadWithBlueberriesOrange-Date-WalnutBreadApple"Waldorf"BreadSunflowerZucchiniBreadCarrotBreadWithCranberriesAndWalnutsBakingPowderBiscuitsDropBiscuitsMoroccan-SpicedSweetPotatoBiscuitsCornMuffinsChive-FleckedSpudMuffinsPB&JMuffinsOrange–ChocolateChipMuffinsCran-AppleMuffinsApricot-WalnutSconesCherry-HazelnutSconesChocolateChipSconesBlueberry-AlmondSconesRosemarySconesPestoFocacciaCaramelizedOnionAndWalnutFocacciaFocacciaWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndBlackOlivesFoccaciaWithShallots,Figs,AndBasilGrilledPorciniAndTomato-DustedGarlicFocacciaChapatiZa'Atar-SpicedFlatbreadCoriander-SunflowerSeedFlatbreadLemon-PepperFlatbread

SesameCrackersWholeWheatSesameCrackersFennel-ScentedFlaxCrackersWalnutOatCrackers

DessertsChocolateChipCookiesPeanutButterCookiesMaple-WalnutOatmealCookiesChocolate-CranberryOatmealCookiesAlmondShortbreadCookiesSesameCookiesVanillaWalnutCookiesPineNutCookiesChaiSpiceCookiesMolassesSpiceCookiesOrange-ScentedCoconutCookiesPeachyThumbprintCookiesHulaCookiesDoubleChocolateBrowniesChocolateCoconutBrowniesGinger-SpiceBrowniesPineappleSquaresBetterPecanBarsChocolate-AlmondBarsAgaveBaklavaPeanutButterAndChocolateBuckeyesChocolate–PeanutButterFudgeChocolateSmooshFudgeChocolate-AvocadoFudgeChocolate-BananaFudgeChocolate-MacadamiaCheezcakeTrufflesChocolate–AlmondButterTrufflesChocolate-CoveredPeanutButter–GranolaBallsApricot-WalnutBallsVeganWhiteChocolateVeganChocolateMousseCakeChocolate-RumCoffeeCakeMagicalMysteryChocolateCakeSpicyChocolateCakeWithDarkChocolateGlazeVeganPoundCakeBanana-WalnutCakeCrazyForCarrotCake"SourCream"CoffeeCakeOrange-CoconutCakeSpiceCakeWithMangoAndLime

AppleLover'sCakeGiantPeanutButter–ChocolateChipCookieCakeNot-So-PlainVanillaCheezcakeTripleCoconutCheezcakeChocolateSwirlTofuCheezcakePumpkinCheezcakeWithCranberryDrizzlePomegranateCheezcakeWithGlazedPecansLemon-LimeTeasecakeNo-BakeAvocadoCheezcakeThree-FlavorIceCreamCakeHotBananaIceCreamCakeWhiteCupcakesWithVariationsMom'sApplePieWithCranberriesPumpkinPieWithAHintOfRumSweetPotatoPiePecanPiePeachCrumbPieChocolateNo-BakeSilkPieWhiteChocolateHazelnutPieChocolateMintEspressoPieStrawberryCloudPieNo-BakeFreshFruitPieCashew–BananaCreamPiePeanutButter–IceCreamPieBananaMangoPieGinger-PearTartWithCranberriesAndWalnutsAppleTartWithWalnutCrustTwo-BerryCobblerAppleAndPearCobblerBlueberry-PeachCrispQuickAppleCrispBanana-PecanStrudelPearCrumbleBakedChocolatePuddingCashewChocolatePuddingChocolate-BananaPuddingSunsetFruitPuddingMaple-BakedRicePuddingWithDriedCranberriesCoconut-PistachioRicePuddingForbiddenBlackRicePuddingParadisePuddingBananaOrzoPuddingAvocado-RaspberryParfaitsStrawberryParfaitsWithCashewCrèmeVeganTiramisù

IndianPuddingSweetVermicelliPuddingChocolateAndWalnutFarfalleFreshCherry-VanillaBreadPuddingPumpkin-CranberryBreadPuddingChocolateBreadPuddingWithRumSauceGranola-StuffedBakedApplesPecanAndDate-StuffedRoastedPearsBananaFrittersWithCaramelSauceBakedBananasWithATwistOfLimeBlushingPoachedPearsGrilledOrangeAndStrawberrySkewersRum-SautéedPineappleAndBananasWithToastedCoconutAndPecansNellie'sPeachyMelbaFreshFruit"Sushi"AsianFlavorsFruitBowlSweetPolentaWithGrilledPineappleAndStrawberrySaucePineappleCouscousTimbalesWithBlueberrySauceLime-MaceratedMangosVeganDessertCrêpesSuzette-InspiredIceCreamCrêpesCaramelizedFigsInTuilesCherryClafoutisPearGratinWithCranberriesAndPecansStrawberryKantenSuspendedPeachKantenCherryVanillaNiceCreamChocolateNiceCreamCoffeeNiceCreamGinger-CoconutNiceCreamStrawberrySorbetCranberrySorbetMochaSorbetOrangeGranitaChocolateSauceFudgyChocolateSauceCaramelSauceWarmWalnutSauceBlueberrySaucePineapple-ApricotSauceSummerFruitSauceWinterFruitSauceGrandMarnierSauceStrawberry-MangoSauceFreshStrawberryTopping

VeganWhippedCreamCashewCrèmeLemon-CashewCrèmeVeganChocolateGanache"CreamCheese"Frosting"Buttercream"FrostingChocolateFudgeFrostingChocolatePeanutButterFrosting

BreakfastandBrunchGardenScrambleSoySausageScrambleScrambledTofuWithChilesAndSalsaPotato-TomatoFrittataRoastedVegetableFrittataKissMyGritsBreakfastCasseroleTwo-TomatoBrunchCasseroleSpinachAndMushroomStrataVeganEggsBenedictBountifulBreakfastBurritosBurritosBenedictMangoMorningQuesadillasCouscousBrunchCakeWithFreshFruitCloseToCottageCheeseCranberryPancakesWithOrange-MapleSyrupSpicedApplePancakesGinger-PearPancakesBanana-BlueberryPancakesJohnnycakesMaple-PecanWafflesPumpkinWafflesWithCranberrySyrupLemon-KissedBlueberryWafflesVeryVanillaFrenchToastFrenchToastWithCaramelAppleToppingPeanutButterAndBanana–StuffedFrenchToastGranolaGranola-InfusedOatmealCran-AppleOatmealMorningPolentaWithADrizzleOfMapleSyrupBreakfastBulgurWithPearsAndPecansDawn'sEarlyCouscousAppleCoffeeCakeBreakfastBranMuffinsBanana-WalnutBreakfastMuffinsTwo-PotatoHashPan-FriedSpuds

HashBrownPotatoesTempehBaconSesame-SoyBreakfastSpreadBreakfastParfaits

BeveragesPeanutButterAndBananaSmoothieTropicalSmoothieStoneFruitSmoothieSmoothiesInWinterStrawberry-BananaSmoothieFreshCherrySmoothieCreamyOrangeSmoothiePurpleHazeFruitSmoothiePapayaParadiseSmoothieFavoriteFruitSmoothieIndonesianAvocadoSmoothieThickAndCreamyMochaShakeMangoLassiRosewaterLassiMake-Your-OwnAlmondMilkHorchataGoodGreenDrinkRum-SpikedSoyNogSparklingPomegranate-LimePunchMulledCiderWassail-InspiredPunchHolidayCranberryPunchHotButter-FreeRumSoyLatteFrozenSoyCappuccinoHotCoffeeMochaCoconut-MochaIcedCoffeeOrangeAndCinnamon–SpicedCoffeeThai-StyleIcedTeaDairy-FreeChaiHotCocoaCranberry-PomegranateSpritzerCoconut-PineappleCoolerWhiteGrape–CitrusSpritzerMorningSunshineCoolerLemon-GingerRefresher

Sauces,Relishes,andCondimentsBasicBrownSauceBordelaiseSauceMadeiraSauce

MushroomSauceGoldenMushroomGravyFreshTomatoSauceChunkyFreshTomatoSauceRoastedYellowTomatoAndPepperCoulisBarbecueSauceRoastedTomato–RedChileSauceRancheroSauceVeganWhiteSauceCreamyCashewSauceMornay-StyleCheezeSauceHollandazeSauceBearnazeSauceWatercressSauceMiso-TahiniSauceLemon-BasilSauceRemouladeSauceTamarindSauceVeganAioliChipotleAioliHarissaSauceCoconut-PeanutSauceThaiPeanutSauceTahini-LemonSauceSpicyMangoSauceMango-PonzuDippingSaucePiquantGreenOliveSauceMaple-MustardSauceGinger-SoyDippingSauceApricotAndChileDippingSauceSesame-ScallionDippingSauceNothin'FishyNamPlaVeganWorcestershireSauceMangoChutneyFreshCranberryChutneyDriedFruitChutneyGreenTomatoChutneyPearAndAppleChutneyFreshMintAndCoconutChutneyGinger-PeachChutneyPestoPrestoBasilPistouBlackOliveAndWalnutPestoSpinachAndAlmondPestoFreshAndSun-DriedTomatoPesto

ParsleyAndSunflowerPestoFreshTomatoSalsaSpicyMangoAndRedPepperSalsaChipotle-TomatoSalsaPineapple-PapayaSalsaTomatilloSalsaSalsaVerdeCornRelishSpicedTomatoAndPeachRelishArtichoke,Tomato,AndRoastedPepperRelishGinger-PapayaRelishTripleCranberryRelishRedPepper,Mango,AndAvocadoRelishRedOnionAndAppleRelishPineapple-LimeRelishIndonesianChileSauceFreshTomatoKetchupVeganMayonnaiseChipotleMayonnaiseMustard-ChiveMayonnaiseWasabiMayonnaiseTofuSourCreamCucumberRaitaGinger-SoyMarinadeGarlic-HerbMarinadeLemonPepperMarinadeTeriyakiMarinadeTamari-DijonMarinadePungentPineappleMarinadeIndianSpiceRubSouthwesternSpiceRub

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Acknowledgments

Writingabookthiscomprehensivehasrequiredtheassistanceandsupportoffamily,friends,andexpertsthatIamprivilegedtoknow. Forgenerouslysharingrecipeswithme,IwanttogivespecialthankstoTalRonnenandFrancisJanes,aswellasNavaAtlas,PeterKumar,CoreyPortalatin-Berrien,ChristineWaltermyer,TamiNoyes,LisaDahlmeier,ToniDahlmeier,LauraYanne,LoriKettler,MylieThompson,MelissaLing,RobinDempsey,andAnnSwissdorf. Fordiligentlytestingrecipesforthisbook,I'mgratefultoTamiNoyes,TinaMatlock,CassandraGreenwald,JennaPatton,RussellPatton,AndreaWeaver,MelanieBaker,BeccaBennett,LindaEvans,ChessaHickox,LeaJacobson,LisaDahlmeier,ToniDalhmeier,LindaLevy,SandyBoss,KarenTaggart,KimHammond,RebeccaFischer,LauraFrisk,EdieFidler,RobinDempsey,MarthaCrofts,LeighHudson,MelissaLing,NancyShafran,SarahRyczek,CathyFrisinger,GinaMeyers,MaryJanskey,JohnBarstow,JanetAaronson,andAnnaWest. IamalsogratefultothestaffatJohnWiley&Sons,especiallymyeditor,LindaIngroia,forinvitingmetowritethisbookandforshepherdingthebookthroughouttheprocess,andassistanteditorCharleenBarilaforherdailyeditorialsupportanddiligenceontheproject.IappreciatethecarefulworkofproductioneditorAmyZarkos;coverdesignerJeffFaust;interiordesignerHollyWittenberg;artdirectorTaiBlanche,andcopyeditorJustineGardner.ThanksalsotoJanaNordstrandforallherpublicitysupport. Ialsowanttothankmyagent,StaceyGlickofDystel&GoderichLiteraryManagement,and,mostofall,myhusband,JonRobertson,forhissupport,encouragement,andassistancethroughoutthewritingofthisbook.

Introduction

AVeganKitchen

Fromacertainperspective,vegancookingcanbetrulymagical:youcanmakeroastswithoutmeat,sandwicheswithoutcoldcuts,creamsauceswithoutcream,cheesecakeswithoutcheese,andcakeswithouteggs.It'sacelebrationoftheworld'sdiversecultures,anhomagetogoodhealth,andawaytohonorandrespectalllife.It'sthewaveofthefuture,afuturethatisalreadywellbegun. Fillinganycookbookwithathousandrecipeswouldseemtobeadauntingtask,butespeciallysowhenthoserecipesarevegan.Somemaywonderhowonecouldmanagetofillsuchacomprehensivebookwithoutusingmeat,fish,poultry,eggs,cheese,dairy,orhoney—noanimalproductsofanykind.Thisbookisatestimonialtoalltherichandversatilewaystoeatvegan.Itmaysurpriseyoutoknowthatthebiggerchallengewashowtolimitthenumberofrecipestoonethousand.(Andyouwilllikelyfindwaystovarymyrecipes,expandingthepossibilitiesfurther.) I'vebeenhappilyveganformorethantwentyyears,andit'sastonishinghowoftenpeoplehaveaskedme:"Sowhatdoyoueat?"Theshortansweris:everythingandanything,aslongasitisplant-based.Withtherecipesinthisvolume,however,Inowhaveanewtangibleresponsetothatquestion. I'vedevotedmuchofmylifetodevelopingnewwaystoprepareclassicrecipeswithoutusinganimalproductsandhelpingothersexperiencetheversatility,ease,andexcitementofplant-basedcooking.Myyearsofbeingimmersedinthecooking(andeating)ofrichfoodsofallkindsactuallyhelpedmytransitiontoavegandiet.IrealizedthatmuchofwhatIlikedaboutcertaindisheswasthesaucesortheseasonings,anditdidn'tmakesensetomethat,justbecauseIchosenottoeatmeat,Ishoulddeprivemyselfoftheflavorsandtexturesoftraditionaldishes.Ididn'tskipabeatinfiguringoutwaystoadaptmanyofmyfavoritemeat-anddairy-centeredrecipesintoveganversions.1,000VeganRecipesistheresultofmorethantwenty-fiveyearsofexperienceasaformerrestaurantchef,cookinginstructor,andauthorofmorethanfifteencookbooks.TherecipesinthisbookreflectabroadrangeofcookingstylesandthewidevarietyofglobalcuisinesthatIhavegrowntolove.Readersfamiliarwithmypreviouscookbookswillnodoubtfindsomefamiliartried-and-truefavoriterecipesthatareapartofmostvegancookingrepertoire,suchasveganlasagnaandcheesecake,aswellasbasicssuchasmarinarasauce,pesto,andhummus.However,aswithanyonewholovestocook,myowncookingstylehasevolvedovertheyears,soevenwithintherealmofcertainfamiliarrecipes,you'llfindnewtwists,tweaks,andnuancesalongtheway.Inaddition,thisbookcontainshundredsoftotallynewrecipesthatI'vedevelopedespeciallyforthisbook,resultinginthemostwide-rangingandinclusivecollectionofveganrecipeseverassembledinasinglevolume. Whilevegetariancookinggrewinpopularityfromthe1970stothe1990s,inrecentyears,"vegan"hasbecomethenew"vegetarian."Theneedforacomprehensivevolumeofgreatveganrecipeshasneverbeenmoretimely.Tofillthatneed,1,000VeganRecipesistheone-stopsourceforawholenewgenerationofpeopleinterestedingoingallthewaywithhealthy,ethical,andenvironmentallyresponsibleeating.1,000VeganRecipesisthefirstcomprehensivebookofveganrecipes,containingnotonlyhundredsofflavorfulrecipesforeveryoccasionandtaste,butalsoinformativenotes,usefulnutritionandcookingcharts,andhelpfulkitchentips. Notjustforvegans,1,000VeganRecipesalsoservesasavaluableresourceforthemillionsofvegetarians,aswellasotherstryingtoeatahealthierdiet,andforwhomcookingcreativeandtastymealseverydaymaybeachallenge.Foranyonewholovestoeat,1,000VeganRecipescomestotherescuewithadiversecollectionofdeliciousinternationalrecipesforbreakfast,lunch,dinner,andeverythinginbetween. Therecipesaredesignedtoappealtocooksofallskilllevelsandabilities,fromnovicestoseasonedcooks.Witheasy-to-followinstructions,1,000VeganRecipesdeliversdeliciousdishestosatisfyavarietyoftastesandoccasions.Therecipesincludeglobalethnicfavorites,suchasPadThaiandPaella,family-stylecomfortfoodssuchasMillet-ToppedLentilShepherd'sPie,andelegantshow-stopperssuchasSeitanenCrouteandRoastedVegetableStrudel.Withthismuchvariety,therearerecipestoappealtoeveryone,includingchildrenwhowilladorekid-friendlyrecipessuchasBakedMacandCheezeandRusticCottagePie.Evenmeat-eaterswillenjoyflavorfulandsatisfyingdishessuchasCornandPotatoChowder,TagliatellewithPorciniBologneseSauce,andBrazilianBlackBeanStew. Withanemphasisonfreshwholefoods,therecipesin1,000VeganRecipesarealsoadieter'sdreambecausetheyarecholesterol-free,lowinsaturatedfat,andhighinfiberandcomplexcarbohydrates.Mostimportant,thesedeliciousrecipesofferendlessvariety,andthere'sacollectionofmenusatthebackthatwillhelpmakemenuplanningabreeze.Manyoftherecipesalsofeaturea"FAST"icon,indicatingquickandeasyrecipesthatcanbereadyin30minutesorless.You'llfindalistofalltheFASTrecipesinFastRecipes. WithinthesepagesyouwillfindtemptingappetizerssuchasSpicyChipotlePotatoQuesadillas,ShiitakesinPuffPastry,andSmokyChipotle-PintoHummus,aswellasavarietyofsoothingsoupsandrefreshingsalads.Awealthofheartymain-dishrecipesfeaturepasta,beans,andgrains,aswellasfabulouswaystopreparetofu,tempeh,andseitan("wheat-meat").Therearealsorecipesforsidedishes,beverages,condiments,sauces,andtemptingdesserts,suchasPeachCrumbPie,SpiceCakewithMangoandLime,andChocolateSwirlTofuCheezecake,aswellasrecipesthatareidealforbuffetsandcocktailpartiessuchasPinto-PecanFireballs,MushroomCroustades,andTempehTacoBites. Whenhostingaget-together,itcanbedifficulttoknowwhoeatsmeatanddairyandwhodoesn't,butsumptuousdishessuchasChard-StuffedManicottiwithCreamyCashewSauceandSeitanandPotatoTortacantaketheguessworkoutofentertaining.In1,000VeganRecipes,theseductiveflavorsoftheseandmanyoftheothertantalizingrecipesareperfectforcompanyandfamilymealsalike.

SevenStepsToAPlant-BasedDiet

Takeafewmomentsanddoaself-assessmentofhowyoucurrentlyeat.Thenusetherecipesinthisbooktoguideyou.1.Makealistofthemealsyounoweat.Becomefamiliarwithbeans,seitan,andotherplant-basedproteinandsubstitutethemformeatinyourfavoritestews,chili,andsoups.2.Rethinkvegetablesidedishes:Addbeansand/orgrainstomakeamoresubstantialmeal.3.Avoidbleachedgrainsandpastas—whitebreadandwhitepastaarenutritionallydeficient—andfocusonwholegrainsfoods.Preparemorefreshvegetablestogowiththem.4.Eachweek,prepareat least twoor threenewvegan recipes.Soon,youwillhavea full repertoire to rotateandkeepyourmealsinteresting.5. Take a new approach to breakfast and lunch using soymilk on your cereal andmaking your sandwiches onwhole-grainbreads.6.Keepawell-stockedpantrysoyouneverhaveanexcusenottocookagreatveganmeal.7.Whendiningout,patronizerestaurants thatofferveganoptions.ManyThaiandChineserestaurantspreparegreat tofuandvegetable dishes, and Indian restaurant menus contain wonderful bean and vegetable items (just be sure they omit ghee oryogurt).TherearealsoveganoptionsinItalian,Mexican,Greek,Moroccan,andothercuisines.

WhyWeGoVegan

Veganshavebeenaroundforthousandsofyears,andplant-basedeatinghasbeenknownbyvariousnames.Somepeoplecallthevegandiet"strictvegetarian,"butitismoreaccurately"purevegetarian,"theoriginalnameandmeaningof"vegetarian."Astheword"vegetarian"driftedtoincludeeggsanddairy(lacto-ovovegetarians),anewtermwasneededforthepurists."Vegan"wascoinedin1944byDonaldWatson,founderofTheVeganSocietyintheU.K.Asmorepeopleseekhealthyalternativestomeatanddairy,vegansarethefastestgrowingsegmentbecausemanyvegetariansarenowshiftingtopureplant-baseddiets.Peoplewhochoosevegandosochieflyforthreereasons:ethics,environment,andhealth,oracombinationofallthree.Ethics

Whatdoethicshavetodowithwhatyoueatfordinner?Peoplewhogoveganbywayofconsciencebelieveitiswrongtokillanimalsforfood.Supportingthatbeliefisclearproof,documentedbyresponsibleinvestigators,ofthecruelconditionsoffactoryfarmsandroutine,inhumaneslaughteringpractices.Thebrutalevidencespansthefullspectrumofthebeef,veal,pork,andpoultryindustries. Thecommitmentofethicalvegansdoesn'tstopwithdiet,butextendstoavoidingallanimalrelatedproducts,suchasleather,silk,fur,andwoolproducts.Theyevenavoidproductssuchassoapsandcosmeticsthatcontainanimalproducts,purchasingonlythoselabeled"cruelty-free"or"vegan,"aswellasavoidingproductsmadebycompanieswhouseanimaltesting.(SeeResourcesforbooksandWebsitescontainingmoreinformationonthisaspectofveganism).Intermsofethics,choosingveganfoodischoosingadietofcompassion.Environment

Asidefromtheethicalandhealthissues,meatproductionhasawellknowndeleteriouseffectontheenvironment,rangingfromdeforestation,topollution,tothewasteoffreshwater.Thefactisthatmeatproductionisthemostinefficientandwastefuluseoflandandwateronecoulddevise.OverhalfofthewaterconsumedintheUnitedStatesisusedforanimalfeed.Theamountofwaterneededtoproduceanentiredayoffoodforahumanrequiresonlyafractionofthewaterneededfortheproductionofonepoundofmeat.MuchoftherainforestbeingclearedinSouthAmericaisnotforhumanfoodbutforfeedforcattleforbeefexports.Thepollutionfrommeatconsumptionisdevastatingandincludesmountainsofanimalwasteandchemicalrun-offthatspoilstherivers,lakes,andoceans.Theplant-baseddietmaybecomeespeciallyimportantinthelightofthecomingwatercrisis,whichwasacknowledgedbythefederalgovernmentinOctober2007.Health

Doyouwanttolookyounger,trimdown,haveclearerskin,andenjoymoreenergy?Ifthissoundslikeapitch,itis.Awell-balancedvegandietthatincludeslotsoffreshproduce,beans,andwholegrains,canactuallyimprovehealth,beautifytheskin,minimizethesymptomsofseasonalillnesses,colds,andflu,andalsoprovidemoreenergy.Freshwholefoodsareloadedwithvitamins,nutrients,and,yes,evenprotein,aswellasantioxidants,minerals,andcalcium.Atthesametime,theycontainnocholesterolandarelowinsaturatedfats. WhenIfirstbeganwritingcookbooksbackinthemid-1990s,itwasdifficulttofindreliableresearchonthebenefitsofavegandiet.Sincethen,dozensofbookshavebeenpublishedbymedicalexpertsandresearchersextollingtheplant-baseddiet.MedicaldoctorssuchasNealBarnard,MichaelKlaper,JohnA.McDougall,JoelFurman,andothershavewrittenbooksandmaintaininformativeWebsites(see

Resources).Numerousfoodcompanieshaveplacedtheirpreparedveganfoodproductsongrocerystoreshelvesnationwide. Vegancelebritiesabound,too—some,suchasMobyandChrissieHynde,evenopenedtheirownveganrestaurants.ActorssuchasAliciaSilverstone,ForrestWhitaker,NataliePortman,andJamesCromwell,amongmanyothers,aswellassportsfiguressuchasmarathonerScottJurek,andscoresofmusicians,includingtheiconicPaulMcCartney,knowthatavegandietwillkeepthemhealthierandlookingyounger.In2008,popularvegandietbooksmadeheadlines,withSkinnyBitchbyRoryFreedmanandKimBarnouinarunawayNewYorkTimesbestseller.Thatsameyear,authorKathyFreston'sQuantumWellnessbecametheinspirationforTVtalkshowhostOprahWinfreytoexploreavegandietonhershowandWebsite. Theendresultofadietofanimalproducts,fastfoods,andprocessedingredientshasactuallyearnedanameforitself—"lifestyledisease."Thelong-termeffectproducescardiovasculardisease,stroke,diabetes,andcancernotonlybecauseoftheinherentfatandcholesterolinmeatsanddairyproducts,butbecauseoftheartificialadditives,hormones,andantibioticsregularlyaddedtotheanimalfeedtoaccelerateproduction. Tokeephealthy,vegansmustlearntoeatproperly.Ifeventhemostcommittedveganneglectstomaintainaproperbalanceofnutrients,illhealthcanbetheresult—adietofpotatochipsandcelerymaybevegan,butit'snevergoingtomakeyouhealthy.Poorhealthcanoccurparticularlywithpeoplewhochoosetobecomeveganbutdon'ttakethetimetoadapttheirdailymenu.Aswithanystyleofcooking,acommon-senseunderstandingofbasicnutritionisimportant.Thekeyforaplant-baseddietiseatingavarietyoffreshvegetables,wholegrains,legumes,nuts,seeds,andfruitseachday,inordertoacquirethenutrientsnecessaryforgoodhealth,includingprotein,calcium,fat,andiron.Theonlyelementsofthevegandietrequiringsupplementsareomega-3s(obtainedfromgroundflaxseed)andvitaminB-12.(Youshouldcheckwithyourdoctorregardingyourpersonalnutrientneeds.) Thetopicofveganhealthandnutritioncanfillshelvesofbooksandtacklingitcomprehensivelyisbeyondthescopeofthiscookbook.However,ifyouarenewtothevegandietorhaveinterestinlearningmore,IurgeyoutocheckoutTheNewFourFoodGroupsforahelpfulreference,aswellastoconsultthebooksandWebsiteslistedintheResources.Protein

After"Whatdoyoueat?"thenextmostcommonquestionaskedofvegansis:"Wheredoyougetyourprotein?"Inordertohaverobusthealth,ourbodiesrequireprotein.Animalproductsprovidethese,althoughmeat-eaterssometimesconsumetoomuchprotein,whichcandamagebonesandbodilyorgans.Thefactis,youcangetalltheproteinyouneedfromplantfoods,astheyarenaturallycholesterol-free,lowinfat,andhighinfiberandcomplexcarbohydrates. Mostplantfoods,suchaswholegrains,beans,andvegetables,containvariousamountsandqualitiesofproteinandessentialaminoacids.Notallbeansprovidecompleteprotein,butsoybeanssurpassotherfoodplantsintheamountofproteintheydeliver.Manyveganmealspairgrainsandbeans,sothisisanidealwaytogettheproteinandothernutrientsyouneed.Ifyoueatavarietyofwholesomeplant-basedingredientseveryday,itwillgoalongwaytohelpingyoumaintaingoodhealth.VeganProteinSources

Proteinisfoundinawidevarietyofwholefoodsincludingbeans,wholegrains,fruits,vegetables,nuts,andseeds,alongwithproductsderivedfromthem,suchastofu,tempeh,andqualitymeat-alternativeproducts.Agoodruleofthumbisthatifyoueatareasonablyvariedvegandietandingestenoughcalories,youwillgetenoughprotein.RefertotheResourcesforbooksandWebsitescontainingdetailedinformationandstudiesregardingthistopic. Amongallthenondairymilks,soymilkcontainsthehighestconcentrationofproteinat7gramspercup.Perounce,soynutscontain10gramsofprotein;tahini(fromsesameseeds)5grams;almonds6grams;peanuts5grams;andcashews4grams. Theplant-baseddietprovidescalciumfromtofu,darkleafygreens,sesameseeds,almonds,andcookedbeans.Foriron,looknofurtherthantofu,lentils,beans,tahini,andgrains.VitaminB-12canbefoundinnutritionalyeast,fortifiedcereals,fortifiedsoymilk,tempeh,miso.Omega-3sarefoundinadequateamountsinvegetables,fruits,beans,andmostnotably,flaxseeds.Findingacomfortablemixandbalanceofdeliciousfoodscontainingtheseingredientsandnutrientsisthekey,ratherthanfollowingachecklist.SomeIngredientsUsedInThisBook

Mygoalwiththiscookbookistopresentacollectionofrecipesthatprovidepeopleofeverytasteamastersourceforsatisfyingrecipesandmenusthatrangefromveganstandbysofgrainandbeandishestonewplant-basedinterpretationsoftraditionalfare.Forlongtimevegans,thisisacomprehensivepalettefromwhichtochooseexcitingmeals.Fornewcomerstothehealthfulplant-basedworldandseasonedvegansofcompassionatedining,youwilldiscoverallthedeliciouswaysyoucanpreparememorablevegandishesthatyouwillwanttomakeagainandagain.Hereisalisttohelpyoubecomefamiliarwithsomeoftheingredientsvegansenjoy.Tofu

Oneofthebestproteinsourcesonearth,versatiletofulendsitselfwelltoavarietyofdishesandcookingmethodsbecauseitabsorbstheflavorsofthefoodwithwhichitiscooked.Alsoknownas"beancurd,"tofuiscurdledsoymilk,extractedfromground,cookedsoybeans,andmadeinaprocesssimilartocheese.Tofuisavailableintwomaintypes:regular(Chinese)andsilken(Japanese).Bothtypescomeinthreetextures:soft,firm,andextra-firm,eachofwhichlendsitselfwelltovarioustypesofdishes. Extra-firmregulartofuisthesturdiestofthetwomaintypes.Thefirmandextra-firmlendthemselvestostir-friesandotherdishesinwhichthetofumustretainitsshape.Softregulartofuisusedinrecipeswhereasoftertextureisdesired,suchasinlasagna,whereitfunctionslikericotta,butinwhichsilkentofuwouldbetoosoft.Silkentofu,or"Japanese-style,"isusedwhenthedesiredresultissmoothandcreamy,suchasinsmoothies,sauces,andpuddings.

Tofuismostoftenpackedinwater-filledtubs,so,beforeusingitinarecipe,itisessentialtodrain,blot,andpressouttheexcesswater.(Itisnotnecessarytorinseit.)Tosqueezetofudry,cuttheblockintoslabsandplacetheslabsonabakingsheetlinedwithpapertowels.Weighdowntheslabswithabakingsheettoppedwithheavycannedgoodsandletitsitforanhour. Regulartofucanbefrozen.Itstexturewillbecomechewyandmoreporous,whichworkswellformarinatingorsautéing.Freezingalsomakestofueasiertocrumbleforuseinrecipessuchaschili.Tofreezetofu,cutthedrainedandpressedtofuintoslicesandeitherplaceinanairtightcontainerorwrapitinplasticwrap.Whenneededforarecipe,thawthetofuandsqueezeagaintoremoveexcesswater.Oncedefrosted,tofushouldbeusedwithintwoorthreedays.Freezingisagoodwaytopreservetofu,especiallyastheexpirationdateapproaches.Frozen,tofuwillkeepforseveralmonths. Regulartofuisalsosoldas"marinatedandbaked"andcanbeusedasitiswithoutadditionalseasoning.Youcanfinditinavarietyofflavors,includinglemon-pepper,Mediterranean,andteriyaki.Itisfirmanddeliciousandsinceitcanbeeatenrightoutofthepackage,Ithinkofitasaprotein-richconveniencefood.Cubeitandaddtosaladsandstir-fries,orsliceitandaddtosandwichesandwraps.Tempeh

Nottobeoutdonebytofu'sversatilityandnutrition,tempeh,whichoriginatedinIndonesia,ismadefromfermented,compressedsoybeansandisespeciallywellsuitedtostews,stir-fries,andsautésbecause,liketofu,itabsorbsthesurroundingflavors.Tempehturnsacrisp,goldenbrownwhenfriedanditmarinateswell.Tempehishighinproteinwithachewytextureandadistinctnuttyflavor. Tempehcanbefoundintherefrigeratedorfreezersectionsofnaturalfoodsstores,Asianmarkets,andsomesupermarkets,andisusuallysoldin8-ounceslabs,dependingonthebrand.Theslabscanbecutlengthwisetomakethinslicesandcanalsobecutintostrips,cubed,orgrated.Tempehrequiresrefrigeration,whereitwillkeep,unopened,forseveralweeks(whenpurchasing,alwayschecktheexpirationdate).Onceitisopened,however,itshouldbewrappedtightlyandusedwithinthreedays.Tempehwillkeepforamonthorsofrozen.Irecommendpoachingorsteamingtempehforthirtyminutesbeforeusingtomellowtheflavorandaiddigestibility.

SeitanOr"Wheat-Meat"

Seitan,asitisknowninJapan,istheglutenthatremainsafterwashingthestarchandbranfromwholewheatflour.Itisperhapsthemostversatileingredientowingtoitschewytextureandthemanyformsitcantake.Itcanbediced,cutintostripsforstir-fries,cubedforstewsandsoups,shreddedorground,stuffedlikearoast,orthinlyslicedandsautéed.Diningonamealofseitan,meatconsumersmayhaveachangeofheartaboutplant-baseddishes. Makingseitanfromscratchisfairlyeasyandarecipefordoingsoisincludedinthisbook.Tosavetime,youcanpurchaseprecookedseitaninnaturalfoodstoresandAsianmarkets.Alwaysreadthelabel,ascommercialseitansometimescomesmarinatedandtheflavorsmaybeincompatiblewithyourrecipe.Also,besuretodrainandrinsemarinatedseitan.Meat-AlternativeProducts

Inadditiontothenaturalveganmeatalternatives,tofu,seitan,andtempeh,thereareanumberofcommercialproductsmadewithplant-basedingredientsthataremadetomimic,intasteandtexture,actualmeatproductssuchasburgersandsausages.Somevegansavoidcommercialmeat-anddairy-alternativeproductsbecausetheydon'twanttoeatanythingthatevenresemblesmeat.Othersavoidprocessedfoodsingeneralandstillothersrefusetobuyproductsiftheproducer'scompanyalsomanufacturesanimalproducts.Ontheotherhand,somevegansfindtheseproductsuseful,especiallyfortheirconvenience,whenmakingthetransitiontoaplant-baseddiet,orcookingforfinickychildren. WhileIpersonallyenjoytheconvenienceofanoccasionalcommerciallyproducedveggieburger,intheserecipesIdonotcallforcommercialmeatalternativeproducts.AhandfulofrecipesreferenceingredientssuchasvegansausagelinksasanoptionalingredientwhenIfeelthattheywouldbeaparticularlygoodinclusion,suchasinjambalaya.AWordAboutDairyAndAlternatives

Duringthe1950s,thedairyindustrycreatedan"education"programtopromoteitsproductsinAmericanclassrooms.Eversince,peoplehavebelievedthatconsumingcalciuminmilkistheonlywaytogrow"bigandstrong."Thesecretthatwasnotsharedwasthatbettersourcesofcalciumcanbefoundintofu,nuts,broccoli,darkleafygreens,andseavegetables.AndwhataboutaddedvitaminD?Thisvitamin,whichisactuallyahormonethatthebodycreateswhenexposedtosunlight,doesn'toccurnaturallyincow'smilkandmustbeaddedlater(thesameistrueofvitaminDaddedtosoymilk). Contrarytopopularbelief,milkconsumptiondoesnotpreventosteoporosisandisnotnecessaryforbonedevelopment.(Calcium,whichdoescontributetobonedevelopment,canbefoundinotherfoodslistedabove.)Humansaretheonlyanimalsthatdrinkthemilkofotherspeciesandcontinuetodrinkmilkafterinfancy.Recentstudiesshowthatmilkconsumptioninsomepeoplecanactuallycontributetoheartdisease,someformsofcancer,psoriasis,allergies,andahostofotherailments.Thehighestincidencesofosteoporosisoccurincountrieswheremilkconsumptionishigh. Peoplewhohavedifficultymakingthetransitiontoaplant-baseddietoftenremainvegetarianbecauseit'sdifficultforthemtopartwiththeirbeloveddairyproducts.Fortunatelyavarietyofplant-basedalternativesarenowavailablethatfacilitatecookingallourfavoritecreamydishes. Avarietyof"milks"canbemadefromsoy,rice,oats,andvariousnutstoreplacethecow'smilkonceusedincookingandbaking.Thesemilksareavailableinmostsupermarketsandnaturalfoodsstores.Someevencomeflavoredwithvanillaorchocolate.Veganmayonnaise,suchasVegenaiseorNayonaisebrands,isalsoavailable,aswellasdairy-freesourcream,creamcheese,andotherkindsof"cheese,"whicharemadefromsoy,rice,orotherplant-basedingredients.(Note:recipesforhomemadeveganmayonnaiseandsourcreamareprovided.)Intheplaceofbutter,choosehigh-qualityexpeller-orcold-pressedoils,whicharemadewithouttheuseofheatandharshsolvents.Whenonlyasolidbutteralternativewilldo,usenonhydrogenatedveganmargarine,suchastheEarthBalancebrand.Onyourmorningtoast,considerusingnutbutters.Whiletheycontainaboutthesameamountofcaloriesasbutter,theycontainnocholesterolyetprovideplentyofproteinandessentialfattyacids.Beans

Peoplearoundtheworldrelyonbeansastheirmainsourceofprotein.Theyareinexpensive,easytouse,lowinfat,andavitalcomponentofanywell-balancedplant-baseddiet.Whetheryou'recookingchickpeas,black-eyedpeas,lentils,blackbeans,pintos,kidneybeans,limasorcannellini,beansarehighinprotein,fiber,complexcarbohydrates,andBvitamins.BeansfindtheirwayontothedinnertablethroughoutNorthAmericainstews,burgers,loaves,spreads,andmore.Asdriedbeansrequiresoakingbeforetheycanbeused,youcandramaticallyshortenyourpreparationtimebyusingorganic,cannedbeans.Ifyouwanttousedriedbeans,however,followthebasicinstructionsinSoakingAndCookingBeans. Beansarewidelyusedinrecipesthroughoutthisbook.Mostoftherecipescallingforspecificbeansweredevelopedwithaparticular

beaninmind,howeverinmanyoftherecipes,youwillfindthatonevarietyiseasilyinterchangedforanother.Forexample,inrecipescallingforkidneybeans,youcanprobablysubstitutepintosorblackbeans,ifyoupreferthem.Ifyou'renotafanofchickpeas,forexample,butlikearecipethatcallsforthem,anothercookedbeaninequalmeasurewouldprobablybefine.Theonlycaveatwouldbeifthecolorandtextureisanimportantfactorintherecipe,suchaswhitebeansforawhitebeandip,althoughwithintherealmofwhitebeans,youcouldcertainlyuseGreatNorthern,navy,andcannellinibeansinterchangeably.SoakingAndCookingBeans

Inmostoftherecipesusingbeansinthisbook,cannedorcookeddriedbeanscanbeusedinterchangeably.IusecannedorganicbeanswheneverIwanttosavetime,however,ifyouprefertocookyourowndriedbeansforuseintherecipes,followtheseprocedures. Withtheexceptionoflentilsandsplitpeas,alldriedbeansrequiresoaking.Soakingrehydratesthebeansandshortenstheircookingtime.Italsodissolvessomeofthecomplexsugarsthatcausedigestivegas.It'salwaysagoodideatobeginbypickingthroughthemfirstinordertoremovesmallstonesandotherdebris. Tosoakthebeans,placetheminabowlwithenoughwatertocoverthemby3inches.Soakovernightanddrainbeforecooking.Toquick-soakbeans,puttheminapotwith2to3inchesofwaterandboilfor2minutes.Removethepotfromthestove,coverit,andletitstandfor2hours.Drainthebeans,andthey'rereadyforcooking. Asimpleformulaforcookingbeansis:bringthemtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmerthemuntiltender.Thegeneralratiois1cupofdriedbeansfor3cupsofwater.Add1teaspoonofsalttothewaterduringthelast15minutesofcookingtime,assaltwilltoughenthebeansifaddedintheearlystagesofcooking.Generally,1cupofdriedbeansyields2to21⁄2cupsofcookedbeans.Cookingtimemayvary,dependingonthetype,quality,andageofthebeans.Altitudeandevenwaterqualitycanvarytheresults,socheckfordonenessabouttwo-thirdsofthewaythroughsoyoudon'tovercookthebeans.Sincecookedbeansfreezewell,considermakingadoublebatchandfreezinghalfforafutureuse. Thecookingtimesbelowapplytoconventionalstovetopcooking.

Grains

Whatismorewholesomeanddeliciousthanfreshlycookedwholegrains?Adependablestaplethroughouttheworld,grainsareabundant,inexpensive,greatsourcesofprotein,fiber,andhavemorecomplexcarbohydratesthananyotherfood.Frombreakfastcerealtodailybread,grainsfindtheirwayintoeverydiet.Invegancooking,however,wedrawfromtheentireglobalpantryofwholegrainsfortheirhighnutritionalvalueandvarietyoftexturesandflavors. Inadditiontomanyvarietiesofriceincludingbasmati,jasmine,andArborio,thisbookalsoincludesrecipesusingothernutritiousgrainssuchasquinoa,millet,barley,andbulgur.Herearebriefdescriptionsofsomeofthelessfamiliargrains: amaranth-thistinygrainisactuallyasmallsuper-nutritiousseed.Ithasaslightlysweet,nuttyflavorandcontainshigheressentialamino

acidsthananyothergrain.Sinceitcanbeabitstickywhencooked,itisbestusedasaningredientinpattiesandloaves. barley-achewytextureandnuttyflavormakethisnutritiousgrainaninterestingalternativetoriceasasidedish,inapilaf,orinasoup.

Thepearledvariety,whichhasbeenhulledandpolished,isthequickestcooking. bulgur-steamedanddriedwheatkernelswithatenderbutchewytextureandamildwheatlikeflavor.Goodasanalternativetoriceor

usedinsalads. kasha-thisbrownangulargrainisroastedhulledbuckwheatgroats.IthasadeepnuttyflavorandistraditionallyusedinEastern

Europeancooking. millet-asmallyellow-beigenon-glutinousgrainwithamild,nutlikeflavor.Itmakesagoodsidedishoracomponentinpattiesorloaves. quinoa-thiscompactdisc-shaped"super-grainoftheIncas"isespeciallynotableforbeingacompleteprotein.Ithasanuttyflavorand

comesinredandbrownvarieties.Useasasidedishorinapilaf.Alsogoodinsaladsorusedinloavesandpatties.Itisimportanttothoroughlyrinsequinoabeforeusingtoremoveabittercoatingcalledsaponin.

spelt-thismemberofthewheatfamilyhasalowglutenlevel;consequentlyspeltflourisoftenusedbythosewhoareglutensensitive.(Checkwithyourdoctorbeforeeatingifyouareglutensensitive.)Thewholegraintakesalongtimetocook(usuallyseveralhours).Speltisoftenconfusedwithfarro(oremmerwheat),anItalianwheat-likegrainthattakesonlyabout45minutestocook.Farrohasachewytextureandnuttyflavorthatisespeciallygoodinsoups.

Eachgrainhasitsownuniqueflavor,texture,andnutritionalprofile.Ifyouwanttoexperimentwithgrainsthatarenewtoyou,agraincookingchartisprovidedbelow.Onewaytobecomefamiliarwithagrainistocookupasmallbatchasasidedishorasabedforasteworotherrecipe.CookingGrains

Beforeyoucookanygrain,besuretorinseittoremoveloosehulls,dust,andotherimpurities.Tointensifytheflavorofgrains,toastthembrieflyinadryskilletbeforecooking. Stovetopmethod:Pourthegrainintoapotandcoverwithtwiceasmuchwater.Bringthewatertoaboil,addabout1⁄4teaspoonofsalt,thenreducetheheattolow,simmeringuntiltender,forthetimespecifiedinthechartbelow.Thegrainisfinishedcookingwhenthewaterisentirelyabsorbed.Aftercooking,letthepotstand,covered,for5minutesbeforeserving.Ifanyliquidisremaining,drainitoff.Whenreadytoserve,fluffthegrainwithafork.Onecupofuncookedgrainmakesabout3cupsofcookedgrain.Forextraflavor,grainscanbecookedinvegetablebrothinsteadofwater. Othermethods:Grainscanalsobebakedintheoveninatightlycoveredpot,cookedinapressurecooker,or,asinthecaseofpilaf,preparedinaskilletontopofthestove.Forthepilafmethod,sautéthegrainsinoilfirst,thenaddtheliquid,andcookuntiltender. Thefollowingtableofaveragecookingtimespertainstothestovetopmethod.

Notincludedinthechartarebulgurorcouscous.Sincetheyarebothalreadypartiallycooked,theyonlyneedtobesoaked,notcooked.Forbulgur:combine1cupofbulgurwith11⁄2cupsboilingwaterand

1⁄4teaspoonofsalt.Coverandsetasidefor30minutes.Forcouscous:

combine1cupofcouscouswith11⁄4cupswaterand1⁄4teaspoonsalt.Coverandsetasidefor10minutes.(Note:couscous,madefrom

semolina,isn't,infact,a"whole"grain.)Vegetables

Thekeytoenjoyingnutritious,satisfyingvegandishesistoserveprotein-richbeans,grains,nuts,andsoyfoodscombinedwithfresh,preferablyorganicproduce.Wheneverpossible,usefresh,locallygrownvegetables,andbesuretotakeadvantageofthevarietythatmaybenativetoyourregion.Invegandining,vegetablesarethefeaturedstars,ratherthantheside-dishbitplayers,sochoosethemattheirpeakoffreshness.Tomakesureyouaregettingthefullspectrumofvitaminsandmineralsinyourdiet,beadventurousandcreative.Combineveggiesinpleasingcolorcombinations,andbesuretoincludeleafygreens,rootvegetables,andsquashes,too,whenplanningyourmenus.NutsAndSeeds

Inadditiontobeinggreatsnackfoods,nutsandseedscanbeenjoyedinbothsweetandsavorydishes.Importantsourcesofproteinforvegans(seeProteinContentOfCommonVeganIngredientschart),nutsandseedscanbefoundinandoutoftheshell,whole,halved,sliced,chopped,raw,roasted,ormadeintonutbutter(seebelow).Duetotheirhighoilcontent,nutsandseedsgorancidquicklyoncetheshellsare

removed,unlessproperlypackaged.Ifbuyinglargequantitiesofnutsorseedsinbulk,theyshouldberefrigeratedinairtightcontainers.Properlystored,theywillkeepforseveralmonths.Manytypesofnutsareavailableinsmallerquantitiesinsealedpackagesthatwilllastseveralweeksatroomtemperature.

ToastingNutsAndSeeds Toastingnutsandseedsenhancestheirflavorandcanbedoneeitherintheovenorontopofthestove.

Oven:Preheat theovento350°F.Arrangenutsorseedsinasingle layeronabakingsheetandtoastuntilgoldenbrownandfragrant,5to10minutesdependingonthevariety,stirringoccasionally.Thesmallertheseedornut,thefastertheywillbedone,sowatchcloselyanddon'tletthemburn.Setasidetocool.Stovetop:Spreadasinglelayerofseedsornutsinadryskilletovermediumheat.Toastfor5to10minutes,shakingthepanand stirring until they are golden brown and fragrant.As soon as they are toasted, take them out of the pan so they do notcontinuetocook.Setasidetocool.

NutAndSeedButters

Itusedtobethattheonlynutbutteryoucouldbuywashighlyprocessedpeanutbutter.Today,awidevarietyofnutbuttersareavailable,includingalmond,cashew,hazelnut,macadamia,pistachio,tahini(sesamepaste),andevensoy(whichisnotreallyanut,butthebuttercanbeusedlikenutandseedbutters).Richinprotein,fiber,andessentialfattyacids,atleasthalfthefatinnutsismonounsaturated,whichcanbegoodforbloodcholesterol. Nutbuttersworkwellinvegancookingbecausetheycanbeusedtomakesauces,enrichsoupsandstews,andreplaceanimalfatinbaking.Theyareeasiertodigestthanwholenutsandcanbemadeathomewithablender.Theyshouldbekeptincoveredjarsintherefrigerator,wheretheywillkeepaslongasamonthormore.Trytobuyonlynaturalnutbuttersthatdonotcontainstabilizersandotheradditives.Oils

Thebestoilsforcookingareorganicoilslabeledeither"cold-pressed,""unrefined,"or"expeller-pressed." Eventhoughit'srelativelyexpensive,extra-virginoliveoilismypreferredoptionbecauseofitspleasantflavorandhealthbenefits.It'sespeciallygoodonsaladsandpastadishes,andcanbeusedinmoderate-temperaturecooking.Ineveruseoliveoilforhigher-temperaturecooking,suchasinanAsianstir-fry,becauseithasarelativelylowsmokingpoint.Moreover,theoliveflavormaycompetewithotheringredients.Ireserveapricierextra-virginoliveoilforsaladsortodrizzleonacookeddishforaddedflavor,andusealessexpensivebrandofextra-virginoliveoilforcooking. WhenIwantaflavorlessoilthatisstableathighertemperatures,Iuseeithercanolaorgrapeseedoil—again,organic,unrefined,cold-orexpeller-pressedarebest.Bothcanolaandgrapeseedoilhaveamildblandflavor.Grapeseedoranotherneutraloilcanbeusedinsaladswherethedistinctiveflavorofoliveoilwon'tdo. ToimpartanAsianflavortosaladsandotherrecipes,usedarktoastedsesameoil.Thisoilhasarichtoastedsesameflavorandisusedforflavoringadish,notcooking,sinceitbecomesunstableathightemperatures. Flaxseedoil,agreatsourceofomega-3fattyacids,providesheart-healthypropertiesandvariousothernutritionalbenefits.Flaxseedoilhasamildnuttyflavor.Don'tuseitforcookingsincetheheatwilldestroytheoil'snutritionalbenefits.Instead,addflaxseedoiltosaladsandsmoothies,ordrizzledoncookedfoods,tobenefitfromitsomega-3s.Salt

Saltcanbethedecidingfactorbetweenaflavorfulorblanddish.Iuseseasaltforcookingandseasoning,becauseitisnatural,balancesflavors,andcontributestonutrition.Ordinarytablesalttastesbitter,hasnonutrition,andcontainschemicalstopreventcaking.Althoughseasaltcostsmorethanregulartablesalt,theflavorandnutritionalbenefitsmakeitworthwhile. It'swellknownthatthemoreprocessedthefood,thehigherthesodiumcontent.Sincetoomuchsaltisn'tgoodforanyone,trytocookonlywithnaturalwholefoods,usealow-sodiumsoysauce,andwhenusingcannedbeans,lookforanorganicvarietysincetheycontainlesssodium.Addsalttoadishwhileitiscookingratherthanafterwards,asthebodyabsorbsuncookedsaltfromthefoodinsteadofsimplypassingitout.SoySauce

Inmanydishesinwhichsoysauceisused,thesauceitselfprovidesthesaltcontent,sobecarefulnottoaddsaltuntilyoutastethedish.

Somesoysaucesareveryhighinsodiumandadditives,whichcanresultinabitterorharshflavor.Forbestresultsandnutritionalvalue,Irecommendcookingwithhigh-quality,reduced-sodiumsoysauces,aswellasthenaturallyfermentedtamariandshoyu. Thickerandmoreflavorfulthanothersoysauces,shoyuandtamariaregenerallyfermentedfromonetothreeyears,whichcontributestotheirmellowflavor.Shoyuisablendofsoybeans,wheat,andseasalt.Tamariismadewithsoybeansandseasalt,andtraditionallycontainsnowheat,althoughifyouarewheat-sensitive,readthelabeltobesure.Tamariandshoyuareavailableatnaturalfoodstores,specialtystores,andwellstockedsupermarkets.VegetableBroth

Agoodvegetablebrothisacornerstoneofmanygreatvegansoupsandsauces.Brothenrichestheflavorofanyoftherecipesthatcallforeitherbrothorwaterandboostsnutrition,too.It'snotdifficulttomakeaquicksimplebroth.Justfillapotwithwater,addwashed,rough-choppedvegetables,andletitsimmerforanhour.Strainoutthevegetables,andtheresultisagood,simplebroth.Evenanall-purposebrothmadewithsomebasicssuchascarrots,celery,onions,andwaterwilladddimensiontoyourcooking.Foraricherbroth,Irough-chopthevegetables,withtheirleaves,skins,peels,andstems,andsweattheminalittleoiltobringouttheirflavors.ThenIaddthewater. Ifyoudon'thavetimetomakehomemadebroth,butyouwanttheaddedflavorandnutrition,youcanbuyvegetablebrothincansorasepticcontainers.Asasubstitute,youcanusepowderedvegetablesoupbaseorvegetablebouilloncubes.Thesaltcontentintheseproductsvaries,sofindoneyoulikeandadjustseasoningsaccordingly.(Thesevariablesarewhymanyrecipessay"salttotaste.")Certaincommercialbrothsaresorichandintense,IcutthemwithwaterbyhalfandfreezewhatIdon'tuse.Ifyoudon'thavetimetomakebrothorbuycommercialproducts,youcansimplyaddsomesoysauceormisopaste(aconcentratedandfermentedsoybeanpaste)tothewater.(Formoreinformationandseveralbrothrecipes,seeVegetableBroths.)AboutSweeteners

Whetheryouuserefined,whitecanesugaroranaturalsweetenerinyourcookingisamatterofpersonalpreference,thoughmanypeopleavoidrefinedsugarbecausesomeofitisfilteredusingcharredanimalbones.Anotherreasonisthatit'sdevoidofnutritionalvalueanddifficultforthebodytometabolize. Incooking,Iprefertouseanunrefinedsugar,ornaturallyprocessedgranulatedcanesugar,whichissoldundervariousbrandnames,includingSucanatorFloridaCrystals.Thesecanbesubstitutedinequalmeasureforwhitetablesugar,althoughtheyarealittledarkerincolorthanwhitegranulatedsugarandhaveaslightmolassesflavor.Ifthefilteringissueisimportanttoyoubutyouwanttouseawhitegranulatedsugar,youcanusebeetsugar,whichismoreexpensivethancanesugar,butdoesnotusebonecharforfiltration.Therearealsosomecompaniesthatmakegranulatedcanesugarusingotherfiltrationmethods. Sincehoneyisnotvegan,you'llwantareliablesubstitutewhenaliquidsweetenerisdesired.Twogoodsubstitutesforhoneyareagavenectarandpuremaplesyrup,thoughmaplewillalwaysaddabitofitsdistinctflavortowhateveryou'recooking.Bothhaveasimilarsweetnesslevelashoney.VeganBaking

Justasmostpeopleassociatevegetarianswith"nomeat,"vegansextendtheassociationto"andnoeggs,dairy,orotheranimalproducts."Andthat'spreciselywhatcausesveganstothinktwicebeforestoppingatabakeryoracceptingacookieataholidaygathering. Everyonelovesdesserts,buthavingtoaskorbeaskedthequestion:"Isitvegan?"canbeasourceoffrustrationtomany.Learningtomakeyourownbakedgoodsisthebestdefenseinthewideworldofbreads,cakes,andcookies,andothertastytreatswhereeggsanddairyhavelongheldreign. Intraditionalbaking,mosttypesofbakedgoodscaneasilybemadeveganbyreplacingthedairyandeggswithplant-basedingredients.Someoftheobvioussubstitutionsare:soymilkorricemilktoreplacedairymilk;nonhydrogenatedveganmargarineoroilinsteadofbutter;andagavenectarorpuremaplesyruptoreplacehoney.Variouscompaniesnowmakevegansemisweetchocolate. Therearealsoanumberofwaystoreplaceeggsinbaking.Hereisalistofsomeofthemostcommon.Useanyofthesetechniquestoreplace1egginabakingrecipe: •Inablender,grind1tablespoonflaxseedstoapowder,add21⁄2tablespoonswater,andblenduntilthick.

•Combine11⁄2teaspoonsEner-GEggReplacerwith2tablespoonswater.

•Blendtogether3tablespoonsapplesauce,mashedbanana,orsofttofu,and1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder.(Keepthedesiredflavorofyourfinishedrecipeinmindwhendecidingwhichisbest.)

Itishelpfultoknowthatmany"shortcut"bakingproductsareoftenveganaswell.Commerciallyproducedphyllodoughisveganasis

thePepperidgeFarmbrandfrozenpuffpastry.Manypreparedpiecrustsarevegan,butbesuretocheckthelabelassomebrandscontainlard.Ifyouprefertobakesomething"almostfromscratch,"therearealsoanumberofveganbakingmixesavailable.Checkonlineforsources.

HiddenAnimalIngredients Aswithanythingwebuytoday,it'sespeciallyimportanttoreadthelabelsofanyproductsthatpurporttobevegan.Watchout

for:•Gelatinandlard,forexample,inthelabelsofmarshmallows,cookies,candies,andpastries.•Someseeminglynondairycheeseproductsaremadewithcasein,which isobtainedfromcow'smilkand isused to facilitatemelting.•Animal-basedingredientssuchasalbumin,whey,andlactose,aswellasisinglass,lanolin,andsuet.Asarule,themoreprocessedafooditemis,themorelikelyitistocontainsomeformofanimalproductwhosetruenatureisdisguisedinthetechnicallingo.Fortunately, for virtually every animal ingredient, there is a plant-based alternative. Look carefully, and you will find veganversionsof:•Worcestershiresauce(theregularproductcontainsanchovies)•Gelatin-likedessertsandpuddingsthatuseagar-agarorcarrageen(seavegetables)asgellingagentsinsteadofgelatin,whichismadefromanimalskinandbones.Thesafestbetistoavoidprocessedfoodsasmuchaspossibleandgoforfresh,wholefoods,suchasvegetables,grains,beans,andfruits.

AWell-StockedPantry

Tomakeplant-basedcookingconvenientandfun,equipyourkitchenwithaveganpantry.Inthelistbelow,youwillfindavarietyofitemsthatareespeciallyimportantforplant-basedcooking.Itincludesbeans,grains,pastas,andtomatoproducts,alongwithingredientssuchastahini,salsa,peanutbutter,andchutney,allofwhichaddtoyourcreativityinthekitchen. Certainperishableingredientsarevitaltoaveganpantry.Theseincludeseeds,nuts,wholegrainflours,andoils,whichcanturnrancid.So,afterbeingopened,it'sbesttogettheseoutofthepantryandintotherefrigerator. Otheringredientstokeeponhandaredriedherbs,spices,vinegars,seasalt,andotherbasicseasonings,aswellasbakingitemssuchasbakingpowder,bakingsoda,extracts,andthickeners. Freshingredientsarealsoimportanttothelist,soifyouarenotalreadyinthehabit,keeponions,celery,andcarrotsinthefridgedrawer,alongwithfreshlettuceandothersaladfixings,andavarietyofvegetablesandfruits.Haveonhandlemons,limes,garlic,freshginger,olives,andfreshherbswheneveravailable.Alsokeephandytofu,tempeh,seitan,veggieburgers,andotherproductsyoumayusesuchasvegansourcream,vegancreamcheese,andveganmayonnaise.Thereisnoneedtostockeveryitemallthetime,butchoosetheitemsyouwillregularlyuse,andpurchaseothersasyouneedthem.AboutTheRecipes

Mygoalinthisbookistomaketherecipesasuserfriendlyaspossible.Toaccomplishthis,Ihavesimplifiedcertainstepswithoutdiminishingtheintegrityofthedish,usingingredientsthatareeasytofind,andlistingingredientsubstitutionsforthosethatmaybedifficulttofindornotinseason.Thereisalsoa"Fast"iconnotingeachrecipethatcanbemadewithin30minutes.Still,thereareafewpointstoclarifyinorderforyoutogetthebestresultsfromtheserecipes.CanSizes

Wheningredientssuchasbeansortomatoeslistacansize,I'veusedthesizethatIfindinmylocalsupermarket.Sincebrandscanvaryfromstoretostore,youshouldusewhateveriscloseinsizetothatlisted.Forexample,thecannedbeansIbuyarealmostall15.5-ouncecans,(about11⁄2cupswhendrained).Ifyourcansare16-ouncesandyieldcloserto2cups,goaheadandusethem—suchasmalldifferenceinvolumewillbeinsignificanttothesuccessoftherecipes.Similarly,otheringredients,frompastatotofu,aresoldwithvaryingweightsdependingonthebrand.Thesameruleapplies—otherthaninbakingrecipes,ofcourse,whereexactmeasurementsareimportant.

TravelTipsForVegans WheneverI'mtraveling,IalwaysmaketheInternetmyfirststop,whereIresearchrestaurantslocatedinmydestination.Many

restaurants post their menus online, so it's easy to determine the vegan-friendly options. If there are no vegan-specificrestaurants in the area, I usually head for ethnic eateries, such as Thai, Vietnamese, Italian, or Indian. I also read onlinerestaurant reviews.A littleadvancepreparationcaneliminate thestressof searching forasuitable restaurantand leavemoretimeforrelaxation.Ifyou'regoing toa restaurantoraneventwhen therearenoveganchoices listed,youcanstill request aveganmeal.Manychefs are happy to prepare vegan meals, especially if notified in advance. It's important to specify what you can't eat—sometimesaskingifadishis"vegan"isn'tenoughastherestaurantstaffmaynotbeclearonwhatitmeans.You'llwanttoaskspecificallywhetheramenuitemcontainseggs,dairy,ormeatbroths,andsoon.Whileontheroad,it'salwaysagoodideatobringalongsomeenergybars,nuts,orothernon-perishablehigh-energyfoodtohelpyougetbybetweenexitson the interstate.Whenvisitingnon-vegan friendsor family,youmightwant tooffer tocookduringyourstay.Youcanplantopreparesomeeasydishesthateveryonecanenjoyandeitherbringalongafewingredientsyoumayneedorplantoshopforgroceriesafteryouarrive.

SaltToTaste

Whenarecipesays"salttotaste"ratherthananactualmeasurement,itusuallyhastodowiththerelativesaltinessofotheringredientsin

therecipesuchasvegetablebroth,whichcanrangefromunsaltedtoverysalty.Thekeyhereis:"totaste"—tastingasyoupreparearecipeisanimportantelementofgoodcookingbecauseitallowsyoutokeeptheseasoningsincheck.SubstitutingIngredients

FoodAllergiesAndSensitivitiesWhatwechoosetoeatisapersonalmatter,butsometimesdinnercanbedictatedbyfoodallergiesandsensitivitiesand,ofcourse,you

shouldalwaysfollowtheadviceofyourhealthcareprofessionalinthesematters.Ifyoumustavoidgluten,soy,orfatinrecipes,herearesomegeneralpointerstohelpnavigatearoundthem. Gluten:Seitanismadefromwheatglutenflour,soifyou'reallergictowheatorgluten,youcaninsteadsubstituteextra-firmtofuortempehinrecipes.Inbaking,however,substitutinggluten-freefloursforwheatflourinrecipescanbetricky,sinceitistheglutenthatbindsthedoughinbaking.Therearegluten-freeflourblendsavailable,ifyouwanttoexperiment,butthebeststrategyistoconsultagluten-freecookbookforguidelinesandsuggestions. Soy:Forallergiestosoy,youcanreplacethesoymilkinrecipeswithothernondairymilks,suchasricemilk,almondmilk,oroatmilk.Inrecipeswheretempehorextra-firmtofuisusedinasautéorstir-fry,seitancanbesubstituted.Wheretofuisblendedwithotheringredients,suchasinpuddingsorsauces,itisoftenpossibletosubstitutenon-soyingredients,suchaspureedcookedriceormillet,butthiswoulddependontherecipeandinvolveexperimentation.Ifyouareallergictosoy,itwouldbebesttoconsultsoy-freecookbooksforspecificsubstitutionguidelines. Fats:Ifyouavoidfatsinyourdiet,youmaychoosetomodifytheamountofoilusedincertainrecipessimplybyusinglessofit.Forexample,insaladdressings,athickenedfruitorvegetablejuicemaybeusedtoreplaceallorpartoftheoil.Forrecipesthatcallforsautéingingredientsinoil,theoilcanbeeliminatedbysimplyusinganonstickcookingsprayorbysautéingtheingredientsinasmallamountofwater,vegetablebroth,orwine.TherearenumerouscookbooksandWebsitesavailablethataddressthisissue.

AWordAboutWineAndBeer Justassomebrandsofgranulatedsugarmaynotbeconsideredvegan-friendlybecauseoftheirfiltrationprocess,thesamecan

besaidaboutmanywinesandbeers.Manyvintnersandbrewersuseanimalproductssuchasisinglass,gelatin,orbonecharinprocessingtheirproducts.If thisissueisimportanttoyou,checkwiththecompanythatmakesyourfavoritebeverage,orlookonlineforadirectoryofveganwineandbeer.

AsYouLikeIt

Arecipeislikearoadmapbecauseithelpsyoufindyourwaytoadestination,inthiscase,great-tastingfood.Afteryoufamiliarizeyourselfwitharecipe,youcantrulymakeityourownbypersonalizingit.Whetheryoutakethedirectroute(followingtherecipeexactly)ortrysomesideroads(bysubstitutingingredientsorchangingtherecipeinsomewaytosuityourtaste)matterslittle,aslongastheresultsarepleasingtoyouandyourfamily. Inmanyofmyrecipes,youcansubstituteingredientswithoutaffectingtheintegrityofthedish.Forexample,ifarecipecallsforcilantroandyoudon'tlikecilantro,leaveitoutoruseparsleyinstead.Ifyou'renotafanofchickpeas,useabeanthatyoudoenjoy,andsoon.You'llenjoycookingmoreifyoucanlearntobeflexible,creative,andrelaxed.Theexceptiontothis,ofcourse,isinbaking,whichrequiresprecisemeasurementstosucceed.However,eveninbaking,youcanmodifycertainingredients,suchasswappingoutwalnutsforpecansinabrownierecipe,orleavingthemoutentirely.Ioffersimplevariationsinmanyoftherecipestohelpguideyoutodojustthat,sobesuretoreadtheheadnotesandsidebarsasyouusethisbook.Yields

Inmostcases,you'llfindthattherecipesyieldsare"makes4servings"or"makes4to6servings."I'vecometoconsidertheservingyieldtobeageneralguidelinesincetherearesomanyvariablesthatmaycomeintoplay.Themainvariablesaretherelativeappetitesofthepeopleeating(ortheappetitesofyourrelatives),aswellaswhateverelseisbeingserved(ornotserved)withthedish.Similarly,asregardssoupsandsalads,theservingyieldwillvary,dependingonthesizeofyourbowlsandwhetheryouareservingthesouporsaladasafirstcourseofalargermealorasthemaindish.IngredientSpecifics

Asaspace-savingmeasure,someofthemorefrequentlyusedingredientsintherecipesarelistedinasbriefawayaspossible—forexample,"sugar"and"soysauce."However,thereareparticularadjectivesthat,althoughnotstatedineachrecipe,shouldbeunderstoodwhenthatparticularingredientiscalledfor.

•Whenyousee:"canolaoil"itmeans:"organic,unrfined,cold-pressed/expeller-pressedcanolaoil."Youcan,instead,usegrapeseedoilorotherlightflavorlessoil."Oliveoil"meansextra-virginoliveoil.

•Whenyousee:"soysauce"itmeans:"high-quality,low-sodiumsoysauce,ornaturally-brewedtamariorshoyu."

•Whenyousee:"salt"itmeans:"seasalt."

•Whenyousee"sugar"itcanmean:"unrefined,naturallyprocessedsugarorothernaturalsweetener."Itcanalsomean"regulargranulatedsugar"ifthat'swhatyouwanttouse.Whensuperfinesugariscalledfor,ifyou'reusinganaturalunrefinedsugar,thenyoucanmakeitfinerbywhizzingitinablenderorspicemill.

•Whenyousee"all-purposeflour"itmeans:"unbleachedall-purposeflour"butitcanalsomeanspeltflouroranothertypeofwholegrainflourthatyoumayprefertouse.

•Whenyousee"soymilk"itcanalsomeanricemilk,oatmilk,oranothervarietyofnondairymilk.Feelfreetousewhicheveryouprefer.

•Whenyousee"veganmargarine"itmeans anon-hydrogenatedproductsuchastheEarthBalancebrand.

WashingYourProduce

Ineverycase,therecipesinthisbookassumethatyouhavethoroughlywashed,scrubbed,ortrimmedalltheproducebeforeusingintherecipes.Fruitsandvegetablesshouldbewellscrubbedingeneralbeforeusingtheminordertorinseoffpesticidesandbacteria.Leafygreensneedtobethoroughlywashedtoremovesandandgrit.Potatoesandrootvegetablesshouldbewellscrubbed,aswell,andanywiltedordamagedareasshouldberemovedbeforeusingthem.KitchenEquipment

Withsomanychoicesavailable,kitchenequipmentcanbecostlyandconfusing.AsmuchasIlikethenewest,latestgadgets,Ialsoknowthatyoucancookupastormwithaminimumofbasicreliableequipment. Wherecookwareisconcerned,qualityisdefinitelybetterthanquantity.Ifyou'reshortonspaceorcash,it'sbettertohaveafewgoodmultipurposesaucepansandpots,agoodskillet,andafewgoodknivesthanakitchenfulloftrendygadgets.Agood12-inchskillet,forexample,canbeusedtosauté,braise,andstir-fry.Alargepotcanbeusedforsoupsandstewsorasapastapot.Oneortwosaucepanscantakecareoftherest. Ifyoucan'taffordafullsetofknives,optforagoodchef'sknife,aparingknife,andaserratedbreadknife.Addtothatlistacolander,mixingbowls,bakingpans,agoodcuttingboard,andafoodprocessororblender,andyoucancookyourwaythroughjustaboutanyculinaryscenario. Ifbakingisofspecialinterest,youwillalsoneedtoaddtothelistbreadpans,cakepans,cookiesheets,pieplate,springformpan,muffintin,andsoforth.Addasetofmeasuringspoonsandcups,metalandrubberspatulas,andyou'reonyourway.HowToMakeSimplyGreatFood

Forsomecooks,approachinganewrecipeisintimidating,butitshouldn'tbe.Herearesometrickstosimplifytheprocess.Thefirststepisgettingtherecipeinyourheadbeforeyoubegin. Beforestartinganyrecipe,readtherecipethroughlikeit'sanewspaperarticle,andthenreaditagain,makingnotesonanyingredientsyoudonothaveonhand.Thisbecomesyourshoppinglist.Mis-En-Place

Onceyouhavealltheingredientsyouneed,gatherthemtogetheralongwithanyequipmentyoumayneed.Thisprocess,mis-en-place,includespreheatingyourovenaswellaschoppingandpremeasuringingredientsinthequantitiesrequired.Then,youarereadytocook.Thisway,youwon'tbescramblingforaspatulaorchoppinganonionwhileyouroilisburning.Itcanalsohelpyouavoiddiscoveringmissingingredients,andwillallowyoutogetdonefaster,andenjoythecookingprocess.

Presentation

Forthetimeittakes,thefoodyouprepareneedstosmellgoodandlookgoodontheplate,inadditiontobeingdelicious.It'struethatweeatwithoureyesandnosesaswellaswithourmouths.So,whenyoucook,payspecialattentiontocombiningtextures,colors,andflavorstoturnanymealintoamemorablediningexperience.Thisalsoincludespayingattentiontogarnishesandtableware. Peoplewhoarenewtoplant-basedcookingoftendiscover,oncetheytakethefirststep,thattheworldissuddenlybigger,notsmaller.Theyfindawholenewrangeofexcitingingredients,suchastofu,tempeh,andseitan,andapreviouslyoverlookedvastnewworldofbeansandgrains.Theyarealsopleasedtodiscoverthenaturallyvegandishesofothercultures,suchasIndia,theMiddleEast,Mexico,Indonesia,theMediterranean,andAsia,whereplant-basedingredientshavebeenusedforcenturiesforgoodtasteandgoodhealth. Inthisbook,I'veattemptedtoproviderecipesthatareasdeliciousandsatisfyingasanythinginthenon-veganworld,preparedinawaysothatanyonecanenjoythem.Vegancookstendtorelishtheopportunitytodemonstratejusthowgoodtheirfoodcanbe,andwiththeseonethousandcarefullychosenrecipes,IbelieveIhaveprovidedtheultimatemasterguidetohelpyoudoit.

AppetizersandSnacks

Appetizersencompassawiderangeofflavors,ingredients,andpreparations.Theyincludeanumberofglobaltraditions,suchasantipasti,tapas,meze,andhorsd'oeuvres,butgoodoldAmericandips,chips,andothermunchiesfitin,too. FromtheFrench,"horsd'oeuvres"translatesto"outsidethemainwork"andareoftendramatic,richlyseasonedbitesofsavory,oven-bakednibblesordipsandspreadsideallysuitedtococktailpartiesorabuffettable.Whenservedasthefirstcourseofameal,appetizersareoftenenjoyedwhileseatedatthedinnertablewithaknifeandfork,butmorecasualpickupfoodisofteneatenoutofhand.Peoplemayalsobewillingtotrynewthingswhenofferedin"smallbites,"soitisinspiringbothforthecookandthosebeingfed. Thechapterbeginswithatastycollectionofsnacksandmunchies,frompartymix,topopcorn,tochips,followedbyasavoryselectionofdipsandspreads,includingfavoriteslikehummusandtapenade.Thenextsectionisfilledwithatemptingselectionofcoldappetizers—recipeslikespringrollsanddolmasthatcanbemadeaheadoftimeandthenrefrigerateduntilneeded.Hotappetizerscanbefoundinthefinalsectionofthischapter.Theseincludetastybitessuchasdumplingsandsamosas,aswellascrostiniandvegetablesinpuffpastry.Sincetheserecipesareservedwarmorhot,theyneedlast-minuteattention. =fastSNACKS

Ragin'CajunPopcorn

Makes8to10cups Addingspicestopopcorntransformsitfromanordinarysnackfoodtopartyfare.TheCajunseasoninginthisrecipeisguaranteedtowakeupyourtastebuds,butwhystophere?Experimentwithotherflavors,suchascurryspicesorjerkspiceseasonings.

1tablespoondriedoregano 1tablespoonsmokedpaprika 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoongarlicpowder

1⁄2teaspoononionpowder

1⁄2teaspooncelerysalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1⁄3cuppopcornkernels

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoregano,paprika,cumin,garlicpowder,onionpowder,celerysalt,andcayenne.Mixwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheoilandpopcorn.Covertightlyandplaceoverhighheat,shakingthepanoccasionally.Oncepoppingbegins,continueshakingthepanuntilthepoppingalmoststops.Transferthehotpopcorntoalargebowl.Sprinklewiththespicemixtureandmixwell.Serveimmediately.

AsianFusionPartyMix

Makesabout11cups Wasabipeas,soysauce,andtheuseofricecerealgivethispartymixanAsiannuance.FormoreAsianflavor,usescissorstocutasheetofnoriinto1-inchstripsandthencutthosestripsintothinmatchstick-sizestrips.Justbeforeserving,tossthepreparednoriintothepartymix.

6cupspoppedpopcorn 2cupsbite-sizecrispricebreakfastcerealsquares 1cupunsaltedroastedcashewsorpeanuts 1cupsmallpretzels 1cupwasabipeas 1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2teaspoongarlicsalt

1⁄2teaspoonseasonedsalt

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Ina9x13-inchbakingpan,combinethepopcorn,cereal,cashews,pretzels,andpeas.

2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethemargarine,soysauce,garlicsalt,andseasonedsalt.Cook,stirring,overmediumheatuntilmargarineismelted,about2minutes.Pouroverthepopcornmixture,stirringtomixwell.Bakefor45minutes,stirringoccasionally.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.

SesamePitaChips

Makes64chips Sure,youcanbuypitachipsinthestore,butmakingyourowniseasyandeconomical.Thisrecipeiseasilyhalvedordoubled,accordingtoyourneeds.

4(7-inch)pitabreads Toastedsesameoil 1⁄3cupsesameseeds

Salt

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Carefullysliceeachpitabreadintotwocircleswithaserratedknife.Lightlybrushoilontotheinnersideofeachcircle.

2.Cutthepitacirclesintoeighthsandarrangethepiecesonabakingsheetinasinglelayer,oilsideup.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandsalttotaste.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor1to2days.

TortillaChips

Makes32chips Homemadetortillastastegreatfreshfromtheoven—anadvantageyoudon'tgetwithcommercialchips.Youcanalsoseasonthesechipstosuityourowntaste—addingmoreorlesssaltandevenspicingthingsupbysprinklingonsomechilipowderandcayenne.

4(6-inch)flourtortillas Oliveoilornonstickcookingspray Salt

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlybrushbothsidesofthetortillaswithoil.Cuteachtortillaintoeighthsandplacethetrianglesonabakingsheet.

2.Sprinklewithsalttotaste,andbakeuntilcrispandlightlybrowned,8to10minutes.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor1to2days.

BlackSesameWontonChips

Makes24chips Blacksesameseedsgivethesechipsanexotic,sophisticatedlook,butiftheyareunavailable,regularwhitesesameseedscanbeusedinstead.

12VeganWontonWrappers Toastedsesameoil 1⁄3cupblacksesameseeds

Salt

1.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Cutthewontonwrappersinhalfcrosswise,brushthemwithsesameoil,andarrangetheminasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet.

2.Sprinklewontonwrapperswiththesesameseedsandsalttotaste,andbakeuntilcrispandgoldenbrown,5to7minutes.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor1to2days.

RoastedChickpeas

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thiscrunchyhigh-proteinsnackisanicechangefromnutsandchips.Isometimestossafewinmysalad,too.Foraspicyversion,sprinklecrushedredpepperorgroundcayenneonthechickpeas.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

2tablespoonsoliveoil Salt

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inasmallbowl,combinethechickpeasandoil.Tosstocoat.Spreadthechickpeasina9x13-inchbakingpanandsprinklewithsalttotaste.Roastuntilthechickpeasarecrispandbrowned,about30minutes.

2.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.

FieryPumpkinSeeds

Makesabout2cups Shelledpumpkinseeds,sometimescalledpepitas,areavailableinLatinAmericangroceriesandnaturalfoodstores.

1teaspoonsweetpaprika 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1teaspoonTabascosauce 2cupsshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas) Salt

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inasmallbowl,combinethepaprikaandcumin.WhiskintheoilandTabasco.Addthepumpkinseedsandtosstocoat.

2.Spreadtheseedsonabakingsheetandbakeuntilfragrant,about5minutes.Removefromoven,sprinklewithsalttotaste,andcoolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.

PersonalizedTrailMix

Makesabout3cups Thebestpartaboutmakingyourowntrailmixisthatyougettodecidewhatgoesinit.Don'tlikecoconut?Leaveitout.Wantmorecashews?Putthemin.Brimmingwithnutsandfruit,it'salsoanutritioussnacktokeeponhandforchildren.

1⁄2cupunsweetenedflakedcoconut

1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedcashews

1⁄2cupsliveredblanchedalmonds

1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄3cupchoppeddriedpineapple

1⁄4cupunsaltedroastedsunflowerseeds

1.Inasmallskillet,toastthecoconutovermediumheat,stirring,untillightlybrowned,2to3minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethecashews,almonds,chocolatechips,cranberries,pineapple,andsunflowerseeds.Stirinthetoastedcoconut.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thisisbestwhenservedonthesamedaythatitismade.

Agave-GlazedPecans

Makesabout2cups Adeliciouspartymunchie,thesecrunchypecansalsomakeanicehostessgift—placetheminaclearbagorjarandtiewitharibbon.Lookforagavenectarinnaturalfoodstores.Ifunavailable,brownricesyruporpuremaplesyrupmaybeusedinstead.

1⁄3cupagavenectar

11⁄2tablespoonsveganmargarine

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄8teaspoonsalt

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupspecanhalves

1.Inamediumskillet,combinetheagavenectar,margarine,cinnamon,andsalt.Cookovermediumheat,stirringuntilthemixtureturnsanambercolorandthickens.Addthevanillaandthepecans,stirringgentlyuntilthenutsarecoatedwiththeglaze.

2.Quicklytransferthenutstoanonstickbakingsheetandspreadinasinglelayertocoolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.

Five-SpicedWalnuts

Makesabout2cups Inadditiontobeingagreatsnackburstingwithflavor,thesezestywalnutsmakearichadditiontoAsiansaladsorstir-fries.Iffive-spicepowderisunavailable,useacombinationof1⁄4teaspoongroundfennelseed,1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon,1⁄4teaspoongroundstaranise,1⁄4teaspoongroundSzechuanpeppercorns,and1⁄4teaspoongroundclovesinstead.

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1tablespoonsoysauce 11⁄4teaspoonsfive-spicepowder(seeheadnote)

2cupswalnuthalves Salt(optional)

1.Preheattheovento325°F.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethemargarineandoilandcookoverlowheat,stirringuntilthemargarineismelted.Stirinthesoysauceandthefive-spicepowderandcookfor1to2minutestoblendtheflavors.Addthewalnutsandtosstocoatwell.

2.Spreadthewalnutsonabakingsheetinasinglelayerandbakefor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Sprinklelightlywithsalt,ifusing,andcooltoroomtemperaturebeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.

CurriedCashews

Makesabout2cups Thenaturalsweetnessofcashewsisadelightfulcomplementtothespicycurryseasoning.Eatasasnackorsprinkleontopofyourfavoritecurrieddish.

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonshotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2cupsunsaltedroastedcashews

1.Inalargeskilletovermediumheat,combinethemargarineandoil,stirringuntilthemargarineismelted.Addthecurrypowderandsaltandstirtoblend.Addthecashewsandcook,stirringuntilthenutsarecoatedwiththeseasoningandlightlybrowned,about10minutes

2.Transfertoabakingsheetandspreadinasinglelayertocooltoroomtemperaturebeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.

EdamameWithCoarseSalt

Makes6servings Edamamearegreensoybeansinthepod,soldbothfreshandfrozen.TheymakeanourishingsnackandareagreatwaytobeginaJapanesemeal.They'refuntoeat,too,withthebeansslippingoutofthepodsdirectlyintoyourmouth.Besuretohaveabowlhandyforthediscardedpods.

1(16-ounce)bagunshelledfrozenedamame Coarsesalt

1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheedamameuntiltender,10minutes.Drainwellandpatdry.

2.Transfertoabowlandseasonwithcoarsesalttotaste.Servehotorwarm.

Jerk-SpicedSoyJerky

Makes8servings Thistastyandeconomicaljerkycanalsobemadeinadehydrator,ifyouhaveone.

2teaspoonsallspice 2teaspoonsdriedthyme 1teaspoongarlicpowder 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsketchup 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke

1(16-ounce)packageextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)

1.Inashallowbowl,combinetheallspice,thyme,garlicpowder,sugar,andpepper.Stirinthesoysauce,ketchup,maplesyrup,oil,andliquidsmoke,stirringuntilwellblended.

2.Dipthetofuslicesintothesaucetocoatonbothsidesandplaceonanonstickbakingsheet.Refrigeratefor1hourtoallowthesaucetosoakintothetofu.

3.Placetheovenrackinthelowestpositionoftheoven.Preheattheovento200°F.Transferthebakingsheettotheovenandbakeforabout8hours,turningthetofusliceseveryfewhours.Thejerkyisdonewhenitisveryfirmandadeepreddishbrowncolor.Cooltoroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.

FlowerPowerGranolaSquares

Makes16squares Poweredbysunflowerseeds,aswellascranberries,chocolatechips,andcoconut,thesegranolasquaresmakeayummysnackforflowerchildrenofallages.

1cupshelledsunflowerseeds,lightlycrushed 2cupsquick-cookingoats 1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips ¾cupsweeteneddriedcranberries 1⁄2cupunsweetenedflakedcoconut

1cupsoymilk 2tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 2tablespoonsagavenectarormaplesyrup

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinethesunflowerseeds,oats,chocolatechips,cranberries,andcoconut.

Mixwell. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoymilk,meltedmargarine,andagavenectarandpouroverthedry

mixture.Mixuntilthoroughlyblended. 4.Transferthemixturetothepreparedpanandpressitevenlyintothepan.Bakeuntillightly

brownedaroundtheedges,about25minutes.Coolfor5minutesonawirerackbeforecuttinginto2-inchsquares.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Thesearebesteatenonthedaytheyaremadebut,oncecooled,theycanbecoveredandstoredatroomtemperaturefor2to3days.

DIPSANDSPREADS

Green-GreenGuacamole

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Sinceavocadosarehighinfat,somepeoplelimittheirintake,whichcanbedifficultforcard-carryingguacamolelovers.Thislighter,lowerfatversioncomestotherescuewithzucchiniandprotein-richedamamereplacingsomeoftheavocado.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallzucchini,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced Salt ¾cupshelledfreshorfrozenedamame 1ripeHassavocado 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthezucchiniandgarlic,andseasonwithsalttotaste.Coverandcookuntilsoftandliquidisevaporated,about10minutes.Setasidetocoolfor15minutes.

2.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheedamameuntilsoft,10minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.Transferthecooledzucchinimixturetoafoodprocessor.Addtheedamameandpuree.

3.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandtransfertothefoodprocessoralongwiththelemonjuiceandsalttotaste.Pulsetocombine,ifyoulikealittletextureinyourguacamole,otherwiseprocessuntilsmoothandwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Coverandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.Thisdipisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.

BasicGuacamole

Foranall-avocadoguacamole,simplymash2or3ripeavocadosinabowlwithlemonorlimejuiceandsalttotaste,addingmincedgarlic,tomato,cilantro,orotherseasoningsaccordingtoyourownpreferences.

BlackAndGreenOliveTapenade

Makesabout11⁄2cups

TapenadeisaclassicoliveandcaperspreadfromProvence.Itcanbemadeentirelywithblackorgreenolivesinsteadofboth,ifyouprefer.Justdon'tomitthecaperssincethat'swhatmakesittapenade(tapenomeans"caper"inProvençal).Besuretousegoodqualityolivessuchastheblackniçoiseorkalamataandthegreengordaorpicholine.Tapenadeisdeliciousspreadoncrackersortoastedbread.

1⁄4cupcapers

1cuppittedblackolives 1⁄2cuppittedgreenolives

1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Pinchdriedthyme Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil

Inafoodprocessor,combinethecaperswiththeblackandgreenolivesandprocessuntilfinely

chopped.Addthelemonjuice,thyme,andpeppertotaste.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoilandblendtoasmoothpaste.Transferthetapenadetoasmallbowlandserve.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.

Back-To-BasicsHummus

Makesabout2cups Thistried-and-truehummusrecipecanbethefoundationformyriadvariations,suchastheadditionofchipotlechiles,tapenade,roastedgarlic,ormarinatedartichokes.Ontheotherhand,it'sprettydarngoodjustthewayitis,too.Tahiniismadefromgroundsesameseedsandiswidelyavailableinnaturalfoodstores,specialtygrocers,andwell-stockedsupermarkets.

3to4garliccloves 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

Juiceof1lemon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

2tablespoonsoliveoil Sweetorsmokedpaprika,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyminced.Addthechickpeasandtahiniandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,salttotaste,andcayenneandprocessuntilwellcombined.

2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoilandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewithpaprikatoserve.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystoreditwillkeepintherefrigeratorforupto4days.

RoastedRedPepperHummus

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Roastedredpeppergivesavibrantcolorandflavortohummus,makingitanidealinclusiononaholidaypartybuffet,especiallywhenservedwithgreendipperssuchascelerysticksandblanchedgreenbeansandbroccoliflorets.

2garliccloves,crushed 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

2roastedredpeppers*

1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Salt Groundcayenne

1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyminced.Addthechickpeasandredpepperandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelimejuiceandsaltandcayennetotaste.Processuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Transfertoamediumbowlandserve.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

*RoastingBellPeppers:Roastthepeppersoveranopenflameorunderthebroiler,about4inchesfromtheheat,turninguntiltheskinsarecompletelyblackened.Putthecharredpeppersintoapaperbagandsetasidefor5minutestoallowthesteamtoloosentheskins.Scrapeofftheblackenedskinandremovetheseedsandstems.Thepeppersarenowreadytouseinrecipes.

WhiteBeanAndDillHummus

Makesabout2cups Dillweedaddsaniceflavornuancetothishummus,givingitarefreshingtastethatsetsitapartfromthetraditionalhummusflavor.Servewithricecrackersorcrispcucumberslicesfordipping.Trydifferentherbs,too,suchasrosemary.

2garliccloves,crushed 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,suchasGreatNorthern,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupfreshdillweedor2tablespoonsdried

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyminced.Addthechickpeasandtahiniandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,dillweed,salt,andcayenneandprocessuntilwellblended.

2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoilandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoamediumbowlandcoverandrefrigerate2hoursbeforeserving.Theflavorsimproveandintensifyifmadeahead.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

SmokyChipotle-PintoHummus

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Pintobeansandspicychipotlechilescombinetocreateahummus-inspireddipthatgoesgreatwithtortillachips.

1garlicclove,crushed 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2teaspoonscannedchipotlechileinadobo

2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfinelymincedgreenonions,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyminced.Addthebeansandchipotleandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelimejuiceandsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellblended.

2.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththegreenonions.Serverightawayorcoverandrefrigeratefor1to2hourstoallowtheflavorstointensify.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

BabaGhanoush

Makesabout2cups ThisclassicMiddleEasterneggplantspreadiswonderfulasadipforpitachipsorasaspreadonpitabreadorwrapsandwiches.Thetahiniisaddedinincrements—howmuchyouusewilldependonthesizeofyoureggplantaswellaspersonaltaste.

1largeeggplant,halvedlengthwise 3garliccloves,slivered 1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste),plusmoreifneeded

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano(optional)

1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish 1tablespoonpomegranateseeds,forgarnish(optional)

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Makesmallslitsinthecutsidesoftheeggplantandpressthegarlicintotheslits.Transfertheeggplanthalves,cut-sidedown,tothepreparedbakingpanandbakeuntilsoft,about30minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Scoopthecookedeggplantfleshintoafoodprocessor.Addabout1⁄4cupofthetahini,thelemonjuice,salt,cayenne,andoregano,ifusing,andprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,addingmoretahini,ifneeded.

3.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththeparsleyandpomegranateseeds,ifusing.Serveatroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

Three-BeanDip

Makesabout3cups Thisdiplendsitselftolotsofvariation.Changethenumberandquantityofbeansaccordingtopersonalpreference.Ifyousubstitutekidneybeansorpintosfortheedamame,forexample,itwillgiveitapinkishhue.Addingmoregarlicandsomehotchileswillspiceitup.Asprinkleofcilantroorbasilinsteadofparsleychangesthecharacterinyetanotherway.Beansfreezewell,soifyouhaveleftoverbeansfromanopenedcan,youcanstoretheminasealedcontainerinthefreezerforlateruse.

1garlicclove,crushed 1tablespoonchoppedgreenonions 1cupcookedorcannedGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1cupcookedorcannedchickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1cupcookedshellededamame 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicandgreenonionsuntilminced.Addbeans,chickpeas,edamame,lemonjuice,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste,andprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serverightawayorcoverandrefrigeratefor1hourtoallowtheflavorstointensify.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerate.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

BlackBeanAndSun-DriedTomatoDip

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Sun-driedtomatoesandbalsamicvinegaraddacomplexitytotheflavorofthisrobustdip.Servewithwholegraincrackersortoastedcoarsebread.

1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoramorbasil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inafoodprocessor,processthetomatoesuntilfinelychopped.Addthebeansandpulseuntilcombined.Addthevinegar,parsley,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntiljustblended,leavingsometexture.

2.Transfertoamediumbowlandserve.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerate.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

Mylie'sSecretQuesoDip

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Thischeesydipistoogoodtokeepasecretanylonger.AdaptedfromarecipesharedwithmebymyfriendandveganquesodiploverMylieThompson,it'sgreatfornachosaswellasonbakedpotatoes,cookedveggies,orevensoftpretzels.Tryspooningalittleoversomeveggiechili.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion

1⁄4cupoatflourorfinelygroundold-fashionedoats

2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 1⁄2cupnutritionalyeast

1⁄3cupunsweetenedsoymilk,plusmoreifneeded

1teaspoonpuremaplesyrup 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drainedandfinelychopped 1(4-ounce)candicedhotormildgreenchiles,drained 11⁄2teaspoonschilipowder

11⁄2teaspoonssweetorsmokedpaprika

1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheflour,tahini,nutritionalyeast,soymilk,andmaplesyrup.Stirinthetomatoesandmixwell.

2.Lowerheat,andcook,stirringconstantly.Whenthemixturestartstobubble,addthechiles,chilipowder,paprika,cumin,cayenne,andsalt.Continuetocook,stirringforabout10minutes.Stirinthelemonjuice.Ifthemixtureistoothick,addabitmoresoymilk.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoamediumbowlandservewarm.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerate.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto4days.

LayeredBeanDip

Makesabout6cups Thisrecipemakesalot,sokeepitinmindwhenyouneedsomethingeasyanddelicioustoserveacrowd.Servewithtortillachips.

1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed 11⁄2cupstomatosalsa,homemade(FreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought

1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(TofuSourCream)orstore-bought

1cupguacamole,homemade(seeGreen-GreenGuacamole)orstore-bought 4greenonions,chopped 1ripetomato,chopped 1⁄2cupslicedpittedblackolives

1(4-ounce)candicedhotormildgreenchiles 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro

1.Inamediumbowl,mashthebeanswell.Add1⁄2cupofthesalsaandmixwelltocombine.

2.Spreadthebeanmixtureinaglassbowloronaplatter.Spreadthesourcreamontop,followedbytheguacamole.Spreadalayeroftheremainingsalsaontopoftheguacamoleandsprinklewiththegreenonions,tomato,olives,chiles,andcilantro.

3.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast1hourbeforeserving.Thisdipisbestifeatenonthesamedaythatitismade.

CucumberAndGreenOliveDip

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thislight,refreshing,palegreendipcanbeservedwithcrackers,chips,orcut-upvegetables.Ifyoupreferadipwithtexture,stirinsomeextrachoppedgreenolivesandmincedgreenoniontothefinisheddip.

1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,halved,seeded,andchopped

¾cuppittedgreenolives 1garlicclove,crushed 4ouncesfirmtofu,welldrainedandcrumbled 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecucumber,olives,andgarlic.Processuntilfinelychopped.Addthetofu,parsley,lemonjuice,salt,andcayenneandprocessuntilsmooth.

2.Transfertoamediumbowl.Coverandchillfor1hourbeforeserving.Thisdipisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.

LemonyEdamameDip

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Edamame,orfreshsoybeans,arenowwidelyavailableinandoutofthepodandsoldfreshandfrozen.Thevibrantcolorissurpassedonlybythefreshtastederivedbycombiningedamamewithfrozengreenpeasandatouchoflemon.Thisdiplendsitselftolotsofvariation—youcanaddchilesordifferentherbstochangetheflavor.

11⁄4cupsshelledfreshorfrozenedamame

¾cupfrozenpeas 1garlicclove,crushed 1tablespoonchoppedgreenonions 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄2cupwater

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepanofsaltedboilingwater,cooktheedamameuntilsoft,about10minutes.Duringthelastminute,addthepeas.Drainwellandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicandgreenonionsuntilfinelyminced.Addthecookededamameandpeas,lemonjuice,oil,salt,andcayenne,andprocessuntilsmooth.Addupto1⁄2cupofwaterandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serverightawayorcoverandrefrigeratefor1hourtoallowflavorstointensify.Thisdipisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.

Sushi-InspiredEdamame-AvocadoDip

Makesabout2cups TwoofmyfavoriteJapanesetreats,avocadosushirollsandedamame,weretheinspirationforthisdip.ServeitwithBlackSesameWontonChips.Ifblacksesameseedsareunavailable,regulartoastedsesameseedscanbeused.

¾cupshelledfreshorfrozenedamame 1ripeHassavocado 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice,plusmoreifneeded Salt 1tablespoonmincedpickledginger,forgarnish 1tablespoonblacksesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsaltedboilingwater,cooktheedamameuntilsoft,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.

2.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandtransfertoafoodprocessor.Addthelimejuiceandsalttotaste,andthecookededamameandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingabitmorelimejuiceifneeded.Transfertoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththepickledgingerandsesameseeds.Thisdipisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.

CreamySpinach-TahiniDip

Makesabout1cup ThedelectableJapanesesesame-spinachdishcalledgomaiistheinspirationforthisdelightfulfresh-tastingspinachdipmadewithtahini(sesamepaste).

1(10-ounce)packagefreshbabyspinach 1to2garliccloves 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cuptahini(sesamepaste)

Juiceof1lemon Groundcayenne 2teaspoonstoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Lightlysteamthespinachuntilwilted,about3minutes.Squeezedryandsetaside. 2.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicandsaltuntilfinelychopped.Addthesteamedspinach,

tahini,lemonjuice,andcayennetotaste.Processuntilwellblendedandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transferthediptoamediumbowlandsprinklewiththesesameseeds.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

SassySpinachDipWithRoastedGarlic

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Thankstovegansourcreamandmayo,noonehastobewithouttheirfavoritespinachdip.Thisversion,developedbymyfriendandrecipetesterToniDahlmeier,hastheaddedflavordimensionofroastedgarlic.Servewithcrackers,chips,veggies,orGreatGarlicBread.

5to7garliccloves 1(10-ounce)packagefrozenchoppedspinach,thawed 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought

2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

1⁄4cupshreddedcarrot

2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantroorparsley 1⁄2teaspooncelerysalt

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Roastthegarliconasmallbakingsheetuntilgolden,12to15minutes.Pressorcrushtheroastedgarlicandmashtoapaste.Setaside.

2.Whilethegarlicisroasting,steamthespinachuntiltender,5minutes.Squeezedryandfinelychop.Setaside.

3.Inamediumbowl,combinethemayonnaise,sourcream,limejuice,androastedgarlic.Stirtocombine.Addthegreenonions,carrot,andcilantro.Stirinthesteamedspinachandseasonwiththecelerysaltandsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.Chillatleast1hourbeforeservingtoallowflavorstointensify.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerate.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

SalsaAndPintoBeanSpread

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Pintobeansaddproteinandsubstancetothiszestyspread.Makeitwithhotormildsalsa,dependingonyourpreference.Servewithcornchips.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed

1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro

1teaspoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Inafoodprocessor,combinealloftheingredients.Pulseuntilwellmixed,butstillslightlycoarse.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transferthemixturetoamediumabowl.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast1hourbeforeserving.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

Four-SeedBreadSpread

Makesabout11⁄4cups

Iliketospreadthishigh-proteinspreadontoastedSunflowerArtisanBread.Tovarythetextureandflavor,tryaddingsomemincedonion,greenonion,celery,ortomato.

1⁄2cupsunflowerseeds

1⁄4cupshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas)

3tablespoonssesameseeds 1tablespoongroundflaxseed 1garlicclove,minced 3tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 3tablespoonswater 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonsoysauce 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1teaspoonmincedfreshchives(optional) 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Lightlytoastthesunflowerseeds,pumpkinseeds,andsesameseeds(seeToastingNutsAndSeeds),thentransferthemtoafoodprocessor.

2.Addtheflaxseedsandgarlic,andprocessuntilfinelyground.Addthetahini,water,oil,soysauce,lemonjuice,parsley,chives,ifusing,salt,andcayenneandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transferthespreadtoamediumbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto4days.

GoldenSunshineRoastedVegSpread

Makesabout2cups Thisrecipewasoneofthosehappyaccidentsthatbeganasawaytouseupleftoverroastedvegetables.AfterIspreaditonsometoastedcoarsebread,itwasloveatfirstbite.ThisspreadisalsogreatservedwiththeWalnutOatCrackersoryourfavoritecrackers.

1mediumsweetpotato,peeledanddiced 1mediumcarrot,sliced 1⁄2mediumyellowbellpepper,diced

1⁄2smallyellowonion,chopped

2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargebowl,tossthesweetpotato,carrot,bellpepper,andonionwiththeoilandspreadonabakingsheet.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroast,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about30minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Transferthecooledvegetablemixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthetahiniandprocessuntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Transferthemixturetoamediumbowl.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

EggplantWalnutSpread

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Walnutsandeggplantcombinetomakeaversatile,rich-tastingspreadthatcanbeusedasadip,aspreadforcrackersorbread,orasaflavorfuladditiontoawrapsandwich.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 1smalleggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2garliccloves,chopped 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1tablespoonfreshmincedbasil 2tablespoonsveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,eggplant,garlic,salt,andcayenne.Coverandcookuntilsoft,about15minutes.Stirinthewalnutsandbasilandsetasidetocool.

2.Transferthecooledeggplantmixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthemayonnaiseandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andthentransfertoamediumbowlandgarnishwiththeparsley.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

Za'Atar-SpicedRoastedRedPepperSpread

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Za'atarisArabicfor"thyme."ThenameisgiventotheherbSyrianmarjoram,aswellasaspiceblendcontainingthyme,marjoram,andsumac.Thelatteriswhatiscalledforinthisrecipe.Ifza'atarspiceblendisunavailable,usedriedthymemixedwithapinchofmarjoram.

2⁄3cuptoastedwalnuts

2jarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus) 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonza'atarspiceblend

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

Choppedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,processthewalnutsuntilfinelyground.Addtheredpeppersandlemonjuiceandprocessuntilsmooth.Addtheoil,za'atar,salt,andcayenneandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Transferthespreadtoasmallbowlandgarnishwiththeparsley.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

WhiteBeanAndArtichokeSpread

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Creamywhitebeansareanidealcomplementforthepiquantartichokeheartsinthistastyspreadfestoonedwithchoppedkalamataolives.It'sgreatspreadonpitatrianglesorusedasabaseforwrapsandwiches.

1(6-ounce)jarmarinatedartichokehearts,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)GreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 1tablespoonoliveoil 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

2tablespoonspittedchoppedkalamataolives

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheartichokehearts,beans,parsley,oil,lemonjuice,salt,andcayenne.Processuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Transfertoamediumbowlandtopwiththechoppedolives.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

Tempeh-PimientoCheezeBall

Makes8servings Thistotallyretroappetizergetsathoroughlymodernmakeoverwiththehelpoftempehandnutritionalyeast.Servewithcrackersandoneofthoselittlecheese-spreadknivesyouthoughtyou'dneveruseagain.

8ouncestempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchpieces

1(2-ounce)jarchoppedpimientos,drained 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast

1⁄4cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

2tablespoonssoysauce ¾cupchoppedpecans

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Setasidetocool.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecooledtempeh,pimientos,nutritionalyeast,mayo,andsoysauce.Processuntilsmooth.

2.Transferthetempehmixturetoabowlandrefrigerateuntilfirmandchilled,atleast2hoursorovernight.

3.Inadryskillet,toastthepecansovermediumheatuntillightlytoasted,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.

4.Shapethetempehmixtureintoaball,androllitinthepecans,pressingthenutsslightlyintothetempehmixturesotheystick.Refrigerateforatleast1hourbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandkeeprefrigerateduntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor2to3days.

SmoothAndSavoryMushroomPâté

Makesabout2cups Groundcashewsgivethisluxuriouspâtéabutteryrichnessthatwillmakeitdisappearinacrowd.Servewithaselectionofcrackersorbreadsforslathering.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion

1garlicclove,minced 2cupsthinlyslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory

1tablespoonbrandyorcognac(optional) 2teaspoonssoysauce Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuprawcashews

Choppedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandsavory.Stirinthebrandy,ifusing,soysauce,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untilthemushroomsaresoftandtheliquidisevaporated,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Inafoodprocessor,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthecooledmushroommixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.Spoonthepâtéintoasmallcrockorservingbowl.Smooththetopandsprinklewithparsley.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast1hourbeforeserving.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.

COLDAPPETIZERS

MarinatedOlives

Makes4servings Abowlofmarinatedolivesmakesagreatappetizerbeforedinnerorazesty(andeasy)additiontoabuffettable.Whilemanysupermarketsnowhaveolivebarswheremarinatedolivesareavailable,IprefermakingmyownmarinadesoIcancustomizetheflavorstomyowntaste.Forarefreshingvariation,makeacitrusmarinadebyusingorangeorlemonjuiceinplaceofthevinegarandaddingatablespoonoforangeorlemonzest.Insteadoftheoregano,usethyme,fennel,orrosemary.

1⁄4cupoliveoil

2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

11⁄2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar

1cupbrine-curedblackolives,drained 2teaspoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheoiloverlowheat.Addthegarlic,oregano,crushedredpepper,andvinegarandcookfor2minutes.Removefromheatandstirintheolives.

2.Transfertoabowl.Coverandrefrigerateovernight.Removetheolivesfromthemarinadeandplaceinasmallservingbowl.Sprinklewithparsleyandserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyunusedolives.Properlystored,theywillkeepforseveralweeks.Tointensifyflavor,remainingolivescanbestoredintheleftovermarinade;otherwise,theremainingmarinadecanbediscarded.

Sesame-ShiitakeWontonCrisps

Makes12crisps Chewy,earthyshiitakesandcrisp,refreshingsnowpeasandcarrotareanointedwithalightsesame-limedressingforadeliciousandeasytoppingfortoastedwontons.Thisisagreatwaytousehomemadewrappers,butifyoudon'thavethetimetomakethem,youcanusepitachipsorricecrackersasabaseforthetopping,orspoonthemixtureintothawedfrozenphyllocups,whichcanbefoundinsupermarketfreezers.

12VeganWontonWrappers 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 2teaspoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 12shiitakemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,stemmed,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

4snowpeas,trimmedandcutcrosswiseintothinslivers 1teaspoonsoysauce 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1mediumcarrot,shredded Toastedsesameseedsorblacksesameseeds,ifavailable

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Brushthewontonwrapperswith1tablespoonofthesesameoilandarrangeonthebakingsheet.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandcrisp,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.(Alternately,youcantuckthewontonwrappersintomini-muffintinstocreatecupsforthefilling.Brushwithsesameoilandbakethemuntilcrisp.)

2.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,3to5minutes.Stirinthesnowpeasandthesoysauceandcook30seconds.Setasidetocool.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethelimejuice,sugar,andremaining1tablespoonsesameoil.Stirinthecarrotandcooledshiitakemixture.Topeachwontoncrispwithaspoonfuloftheshiitakemixture.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandarrangeonaplattertoserve.

CheezyCashew–RoastedRedPepperToasts

Makes16to24toasts Atangyflavorandbrightcolorgivethesecutecanapésafestiveappealandaretrolook.Asoftwhitesourdoughorwheatbreadworksbest,sincecoarserbreadsmaybetoocrumblytocutattractively.

8thinsoftbreadslices 2jarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus) 1cupunsaltedcashews 1⁄4cupwater

1tablespoonsoysauce 2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast

2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Usecanapéorcookiecutterstocutthebreadintodesiredshapesabout2incheswide.Ifyoudon'thaveacutter,useaknifetocutthebreadintosquares,triangles,orrectangles.Youshouldget2to4piecesoutofeachsliceofbread.Toastthebreadandsetasidetocool.

2.Coarselychop1redpepperandsetaside.Cuttheremainingpepperintothinstripsordecorativeshapesandsetasideforgarnish.

3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthewaterandsoysauceandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthechoppedredpepperandpuree.Addthegreenonions,nutritionalyeast,vinegar,andoilandprocessuntilsmoothandwellblended.

4.Spreadaspoonfulofthepeppermixtureontoeachofthetoastedbreadpiecesandtopdecorativelywiththereservedpepperstrips.Arrangeonaplatterortrayandserve.

Jicama-GuacamoleBites

Makesabout24bites Jicamaisusedhereasafresh,crisp,andsurprisingcanapébottomthatcomplementstheguacamoletopping.Foramorecasualpresentation,servetheguacamoleinabowlandcutthejicamaintostripstouseasdippers.

2ripeHassavocados,pittedandpeeled 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largejicama Cilantroleaves,forgarnish

1.Inamediumbowl,combinetheavocado,garlic,greenonions,and1tablespoonofthelimejuice.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mashwithaforkuntilsmoothbutstillslightlychunky.Setaside.

2.Peelthejicamaandcutitinto1⁄4-inchslices.Usecanapéorcookiecutterstocuttheslicesintodesiredshapes,oruseaknifetocutthejicamainto2-inchtriangles.Tossthejicamawiththeremaininglimejuicetopreventdiscoloration.

3.Topeachsliceofjicamawithaheapingteaspoonfuloftheguacamole.Garnisheachcanapéwithacilantroleafandarrangeonaplattertoserve.

LemonAndGarlicMarinatedMushrooms

Makes4servings Onceyoudiscoverhowfresh-tastinganddeliciousthesemushroomsare(andeasytoprepare),you'llnevergobacktobuyingthosetireddelimushrooms.Serveonabuffetwithaslottedspoonortoothpicksforeasypickup.Theymakeagreatadditiontoanantipastoplatteraswell.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2garliccloves,crushed 1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1⁄2teaspooncoarselygroundfennelseed

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

8ouncessmallwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andstemmed 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley

1.Inamediumbowl,whisktogethertheoil,lemonjuice,garlic,marjoram,fennelseed,salt,andpepper.Addthemushroomsandparsleyandstirgentlyuntilcoated.

2.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast2hoursorovernight.Stirwellbeforeserving.

CherryTomatoesStuffedWithWhirledPeas

Makes24tomatoes Notmanyrecipeshavebeeninspiredbybumperstickers,butit'seasytovisualize"whirledpeas"whenit'satastystuffingforcherrytomatoes.Passaplatterofthematyournextgatheringandaskgueststo"givepeasachance."

24ripecherrytomatoes 2teaspoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,finelychopped ¾cupfrozenpeas,thawed 1teaspoonchoppedfreshbasilormint 1tablespoonvegancreamcheeseorvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Cutaverythinsliceoffthebottomsofthetomatoes.Useasmallmelonballerorateaspoontoscoopoutseedsandjuice.Discardseedsandjuice.Setasidescooped-outtomatoes,cutsidedowntodrain.

2.Inasmallskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthepeas,andcook,covered,2minuteslonger.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool.

3.Transfertheshallotandpeamixturetoafoodprocessorandaddthebasil,creamcheese,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pureeuntilsmooth.Useapastrybagtopipethemixtureintothetomatoesandarrangeonaplattertoserve.

SnowPeasStuffedWithSun-DriedTomatoHummus

Makesabout24snowpeas Crisp-tendersnowpeasstuffedwithaflavorfulsun-driedtomatohummuslooklovelyonaplatter,especiallywhenthehummusispipedintothesnowpeasusingapastrybagwithadecorativetip.Youcanalsouseaplasticbagwithonecornersnippedoff.

24largefirmsnowpeas,trimmed 3garliccloves,crushed 2tablespoonschoppedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2tablespoonswater 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne(optional)

1.Immersethesnowpeasinamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwaterjustlongenoughtoturnthembrightgreen,about30seconds.Drainandrunundercoldwater.Patdryandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,tomatoes,andsalt,andprocesstoathickpaste.Addthechickpeas,tahini,water,andcayenne,ifusing,andprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Spoonorpipethemixtureontothesnowpeasandarrangedecorativelyonaplattertoserve.

Artichoke-And-Walnut-StuffedBelgianEndive

Makes6servings Whentheendiveleavesarearrangedconcentricallyonaroundplatter,theylooklikealargeflowerorstarburst.Toaddabitofcolortothepresentation,fillthecenterofthecirclewithasmallbowlfilledwithcherrytomatoes.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.

1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 1⁄2cupwalnutpieces

1garlicclove,crushed 2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1tablespoonoliveoil 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshthyme

2mediumBelgianendive,leavesseparated

1.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheartichokeheartsuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethewalnuts,garlic,greenonions,salt,andpepperandprocessuntilchopped.Addtheoil,lemonjuice,thyme,andcooledartichokeheartsandprocessuntilwellmixed.Transfertoamediumbowl.

3.Useasmallspoontostufftheartichokemixtureintoeachoftheendiveleaves.Arrangethefilledendiveleavesdecorativelyonaplattertoserve.

Lentil-PecanCountry-StylePâté

Makes6to8servings Servethisheartyandflavorfulpâtéonaplattersurroundedbybreadsandcrackers,orsliceandplateforanelegantfirstcourse.Garnishwithfreshthymesprigsorchoppedparsleyorpecans.

1cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 11⁄4teaspoonsdriedthyme

1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonssherryorbrandy(optional) 2tablespoonsherryvinegar 1⁄2cuptoastedchoppedpecanpieces

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsall-purposeflour

1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelentilsuntilsoft,about40minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Stirinthethyme,allspice,salt,pepper,andsherry,ifusing.Cook1minutelongerandsetaside.

3.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookedlentilswiththeonionmixture.Addthevinegar,pecans,andparsleyandprocessuntilmixed,butnotpureed.Addtheflourandpulsetocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,thenspoonintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilfirm,30to40minutes.

4.Coolthepâtétoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled,3to4hours.Whenreadytoserve,runaknifealongtheedgeofthepanandinvertontoaplate.Garnishdecorativelyandserveatroomtemperature.

Mushroom-WalnutPâté

Makes6to8servings Youcanuseregularwhitemushroomsinthissavorypâté,butifyouwantadeepermushroomflavor,considerusingamixofwildmushrooms.Thispâtétastesbetterthedayafteritismade,soifpossiblemakeitadayaheadofwhenyouneedit.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,chopped 2cupschoppedmushrooms,anyvariety 2tablespoonsbrandy(optional) 1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

1teaspoondriedsavory 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1cuptoastedwalnutpieces 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 3tablespoonsall-purposeflour

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcoverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,untilthemushroomsaresoftandtheliquidhasevaporated,5to7minutes.Addthebrandy,ifusing.Stirinthetahini,savory,salt,andcayenneandcook,stirringfor1to2minutesmore.Setaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,chopthewalnuts.Addtheparsleyandflourandpulsetocombine.Addthemushroommixtureandprocessuntilcombined.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,thenspoonthemixtureintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilfirm,about40minutes.Coolthepâtétoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled.Whenreadytoserve,runaknifealongtheedgeofthepanandinvertontoaplate.Serveatroomtemperature.

Mango-AvocadoSpringRolls

Makes10to12rolls ThesedelightfulspringrollsareespeciallygoodwithSpicyMangoSauce.Ricevermicelli,extremelythinandbrittledriednoodlesmadefromrice,areavailableatAsianmarkets,naturalfoodstores,andwell-stockedsupermarkets.Don'tconfusethemwithcellophanenoodles,whicharemadefrommungbeanstarch.

3ouncesricevermicelli 12ricepaperwrappers 2ripeHassavocados 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,seeded,andcutintothinstrips 2cupsfinelychoppedromaineoriceberglettuce Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupfreshcilantroleaves

1.Soakthevermicelliinamediumbowlofhotwateruntilsoft,about1minute,anddrainwell.Cutthenoodlesinto4-or5-inchlengthsandsetaside.

2.Fillalargeshallowbowlwithwarmwaterandaddonericepaperwrapperatatime,soakingitinthewaterforafewsecondsuntilsoft.Removeitfromthewaterandlayitonadryworksurface.Pitandpeeltheavocadosandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips.Tosstheavocadostripswiththelemonjuicetopreventdiscoloration,thenplace2or3avocadostripsdownthecenterofeachthewrapper,leavinga1-inchmarginateachend.Addafewstripsofmango,followedbyalayerofcucumberstrips.Topwithsomeofthericenoodlesandalayeroflettucestrips.Seasonwithsaltandpepper,totaste,andsprinklewithsomeofthecilantroleaves.

3.Pullonesideofthericepaperoverthefilling,foldingoverthetwoshortends,rollinguptightlytoenclosethefilling.Transfertoaservingplateandrepeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveimmediatelyorcovertherollswithadampclothfornomorethan1hourbeforeserving.

LemongrassTofuAndSnowPeaSpringRolls

Makes12rolls ServethesespringrollswithSesame-ScallionDippingSauceoranotherdippingsauceofyourchoice.Ricepaperwrappers,availableinAsianmarkets,aresometimeslabeled"banhtrang"or"galettesderiz."

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)

2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 1tablespoonmincedlemongrass 4ouncessnowpeas,trimmed 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 12ricepaperwrappers 1largecarrot,shredded 1cupfreshThaibasilorcilantroleaves

1.Cutthetofuinto1⁄4-inchstrips.Transfertoashallowbowlandaddthesoysauce,mirin,andlemongrass.Coverandrefrigeratefor1to2hourstomarinate.

2.Inasmallsaucepanofsaltedboilingwater,cookthesnowpeasfor1minute.Drainandrinseundercoldwater.Patthesnowpeasdryandslicethemlengthwiseintothinstrips.Setaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Drainthemarinadefromthetofuanddiscard.Addthetofutothehotskilletandcook,turninggently,untilgoldenbrown,about7minutes.Transferthetofutoaplateandsetasidetocool.

4.Fillalargeshallowbowlwithwarmwaterandadd1ricepaperwrapperatatime,soakingitinthewaterforafewsecondsuntilsoft.Removeitfromthewaterandlayitonadryworksurface.Place2or3stripsoftofudownthecenterofeachwrapper,leavinga1-inchmarginateachend.Topwithafewstripsofthecookedsnowpeas,followedbysomeshreddedcarrotandbasilleaves.

5.Foldthebottomofthericepaperoverthefilling,foldoverthetwoshortends,thenrolluptightlytoenclosethefilling.Transfertoaservingplate.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveimmediatelyorcovertherollswithadampclothfornomorethan1hourbeforeserving.

SesameSeitanAndSpinachSpringRolls

Makes8rolls SeitanmakesaheartyadditiontothesespringrollsthatareespeciallygoodservedwithGinger-SoyDippingSauce.

3tablespoonshoisinsauce 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchthinstrips

3tablespoonssesameseeds 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 8ricepaperwrappers 2mediumcarrots,shredded 4ouncesfreshbabyspinach

1.Inashallowbowl,combinethehoisinsauce,soysauce,andsesameoil.Addtheseitan,spooningthemarinadeovertheseitantocoatthoroughly.Coverandrefrigeratefor1hour.

2.Spreadthesesameseedsonaplate.Drainthemarinadefromtheseitananddiscard.Addtheseitanstripstothesesameseeds,turningtocoat.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrowned,5minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetasidetocool.

3.Fillalargeshallowbowlwithwarmwaterandadd1ricepaperwrapperatatime,soakingitforafewsecondsuntilsoft.Removeitfromthewaterandlayitonadryworksurface.Place2or3stripsofseitandownthecenterofeachwrapper,leavinga1-inchmarginateachend.Toptheseitanwithsomeofthecarrotsfollowedbyafewspinachleaves.

4.Foldthebottomofthericepaperoverthefilling,thenfoldoverthetwoshortendsandrolluptoenclosethefilling.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveimmediatelyorcovertherollswithadampclothfornomorethan1hourbeforeserving.

Vietnamese-StyleLettuceRolls

Makes4servings Crispvegetablesandalettuceleafwrappermaketheserollsespeciallylightandrefreshing—idealforaspringorsummergathering.Variation:substitutestripsofbakedmarinatedtofuforthericenoodlesinthefilling.Insteadofthescallion-soydippingsauceinthisrecipe,tryservingthemwithApricotandChileDippingSauce.

2greenonions 2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsricevinegar 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄8teaspooncrushedredpepper

3tablespoonswater 3ouncesricevermicelli 4to6softgreenleaflettuceleaves 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,andcutlengthwiseinto

1⁄4-inchstrips

1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1cuplooselypackedfreshcilantroorbasilleaves

1.Cutthegreenpartoffthegreenonionsandcutthemlengthwiseintothinslicesandsetaside.Mincethewhitepartofthegreenonionsandtransfertoasmallbowl.Addthesoysauce,ricevinegar,sugar,crushedredpepper,andwater.Stirtoblendandsetaside.

2.Soakthevermicelliinmediumbowlofhotwateruntilsoftened,about1minute.Drainthenoodleswellandcuttheminto3-inchlengths.Setaside.

3.Placealettuceleafonaworksurfaceandarrangearowofnoodlesinthecenteroftheleaf,followedbyafewstripsofscalliongreens,carrot,cucumber,bellpepper,andcilantro.Bringthebottomedgeoftheleafoverthefillingandfoldinthetwoshortsides.Rollupgentlybuttightly.Placetherollseamsidedownonaservingplatter.Repeatwithremainingingredients.Servewiththedippingsauce.

LemonyRice-StuffedGrapeLeaves

Makesabout30grapeleaves Calleddolmadesordolmas,thesemoistleaf-wrappedpackagesmakeagreatadditiontoamezeplatterorabuffet.Theirdiminutivesizemakesthemanidealfingerfood.Lookforgrapeleavesinwell-stockedsupermarkets,gourmetgrocers,orGreekorMiddleEasternmarkets.

2cupscookedbasmatiorotherrice*

3tablespoonsfinelymincedgreenonions 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonfinelymincedlemonzest 2tablespoonsminceddillweed Salt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1(16-ounce)jargrapeleaves,drained,rinsed,andpatteddry 2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Inalargebowl,combinetherice,greenonions,1tablespoonofthelemonjuice,lemonzest,dillweed,about1⁄2teaspoonofsalt(lessifyourriceiswellseasoned),andpepper.Mixwell.

2.Trimthestemsfromthegrapeleaves.Placeonegrapeleafatatimeonaworksurface,shinysidedown.Placeabout1tablespoonofthericemixturenearthestemendandfoldthesidesoftheleafoverthefilling.Beginningatthestemend,rolluptheleaffirmlyintoaneatroll.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.

3.Placethestuffedleavesinalargeskillet.Addtheoil,remaining2tablespoonslemonjuice,andjustenoughwatertocomeabouthalfwayupthestuffedleaves.Coverandheattoasimmer.Cookoverlowheatuntiltender,20to30minutes.Uncover,removefromtheheat,andsetasidetocool.Useaslottedspoontotransfertoaplatter.Serveatroomtemperature.

*Anyvarietyofricemaybeusedinthestuffing,butIpreferfragrantbasmatirice.

CouscousDolmas

Makesabout20grapeleaves Tiredofthesameoldrice-filledstuffedgrapeleaves?Trythisnontraditionalversionmadewithcouscousandchoppedcashewsforaninterestingcontrastoftexturesandflavors.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion

1cupcouscous 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

1⁄4cupchoppedgoldenraisins

1⁄4cupchoppedcashews

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1(16-ounce)jargrapeleaves,drained,rinsed,andpatteddry 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heat1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthecouscousandstirinthebroth,raisins,cashews,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandremovefromtheheat.Setasidefor5minutes.

2.Trimthestemsfromthegrapeleaves.Placeonegrapeatatimeleafonacuttingboard,shinysidedown.Placeabout1tablespoonofthecouscousmixturenearthestemendandfoldthesidesoftheleafoverthefilling.Beginningatthestemend,rolluptheleaffirmlyintoaneatroll.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandgrapeleaves.

3.Placethestuffedleavesinalargeskillet.Addenoughwatertocoveralongwiththeremaining1tablespoonofoilandthelemonjuice.Coverandheattoasimmer.Cookoverlowheatuntiltender,about30minutes.Uncover,removefromtheheat,andsetasidetocool.Useaslottedspoontotransfertoaservingplate.Serveatroomtemperature.

RainbowSushi

Makes6rolls Thesedays,youcanfindsushiingredientsinnearlyeverysupermarket,aswellasinnaturalfoodstoresand,ofcourse,Asianmarkets.Feelfreetoaddotheringredientssuchasthinstripsofbakedmarinatedtofu,mincedgreenonions,ortoastedsesameseeds.

11⁄2cupssushirice

3cupswater 1⁄4cupricevinegar

2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

6norisheets 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,seeded,andcutintothinstrips 1mediumredbellpepper,cutlengthwiseintothinstrips 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1tablespoonwasabipowder 1tablespoonwarmwater Pickledginger,forgarnish Soysauce,fordipping

1.Rinseanddrainthericeuntilthewaterrunsclear.Transferthedrainedricetoamediumsaucepan.Addthe3cupswater,soakfor30minutes,thencoverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reducetheheattolowandsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbed,about15minutes.Removefromtheheatandletstandfor10to15minutes.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,sugar,andsalt,thenstirthemixtureintotherice.Transferthericetoashallowbowlandcooltoroomtemperature.

3.Placeasheetofnorionabamboosushimat.Spreadabout1⁄2cupofthericeevenlyoverthenori,leavinga2-inchborderalongthetopedge.Placestripsofcucumberandbellpepperontopoftherice,alongtheedgenearestyou.Topthevegetablestripswithshreddedcarrot.

4.Rollthematawayfromyou,pressingfirmlyagainstthenoritoenclosetheingredients.Continuerollingslowlyuptothetopedge.Moistentheexposededgeofthenoriwithasmallamountofwatertosealtheroll.Gentlysqueezethemataroundthesushirollandremove.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientstomakeatotalof6filledrolls.

5.Usingasharpknife,cutthesushirollinto6pieces.Wipetheknifecleanwithadampclothaftereachcut.Turnthepiecesuprightandplaceonaplatter.

6.Inasmallbowl,combinethewasabipowderwiththe1tablespoonwarmwatertoformapaste.Shapethewasabipasteintoasmallmoundandplaceitonthesushiplatter,alongwithamoundofpickledginger.Servewithdippingbowlsofsoysauce.

AvocadoAndAsparagusSushiRolls

Makes6rolls Asparagusandavocadojoinforcesintheseluxurioussushirolls.Foraddedcrunchandcolor,sprinklesomegratedcarrotalongsidetheasparagusspears.

11⁄2cupssushirice

3cupswater 1⁄4cupricevinegar

2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1ripeHassavocado 6norisheets 2tablespoonsblacksesameseeds 12thinasparagusspears,toughendstrimmedandlightlysteameduntilcrisp-tender 1tablespoonwasabipowder 1tablespoonwarmwater Pickledginger,forgarnish Soysauce,fordipping

1.Rinseanddrainthericeuntilthewaterrunsclear.Transferthedrainedricetoamediumsaucepan.Addthe3cupswater,soakfor30minutes,thencoverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reducetheheattolowandsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbed,about15minutes.Removefromtheheatandletstandfor10to15minutes.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,sugar,andsalt,thenstirthemixtureintotherice.Transferthericetoashallowbowlandcooltoroomtemperature.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips.Setaside.

3.Placeasheetofnorionabamboosushimat.Spreadabout1⁄2cupofthericeevenlyoverthenori,leavinga2-inchborderalongthetopedge.

4.Sprinklethesesameseedsovertherice.Attheedgenearesttoyou,place2stripsofavocadoand2asparagusspearsendtoendontopoftherice.Rollthematawayfromyou,pressingfirmlyagainstthenoritoenclosetheingredients.Continuerollingslowlyuptothetopedge.Moistentheexposededgeofthenoriwithasmallamountofwatertosealtheroll.Gentlysqueezethemataroundthesushirollandremovethemat.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientstomakeatotalof6filledrolls.

5.Usingasharpknife,cutthesushirollinto6pieces.Wipetheknifecleanwithadampclothaftereachcut.Turnthepiecesuprightandplaceonaplatter.

6.Inasmallbowl,combinethewasabipowderwiththe1tablespoonwarmwatertoformapaste.Shapethewasabipasteintoasmallmoundandplaceitonthesushiplatter,alongwithamoundofpickledginger.Servewithdippingbowlsofsoysauce.

HOTAPPETIZERS

AsparagusWrappedInPhyllo

Makes24pieces Thiseasyandelegantappetizerisbestmadewithasparagusspearsthatarecuttobenomorethanfiveinchesinlength.Selectspearsthatareofuniformthickness—slendertomediumonesworkbest,butifusingthickasparagus,peelthespearswithavegetablepeelersotheyaremoretender.Foraflavorvariation,sprinkletheasparaguswithlemonpepperandgarlicsaltinsteadofregularpepperandsalt.Driedherbs,suchasbasilortarragon,arealsogoodadditions.Insteadofasparagus,youcanusesteamedgreenbeansorroastedspicedcarrotsticks.

24asparagusspears,toughendstrimmed 4sheetsfrozenphyllopastry,thawed 1⁄4cupoliveoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Steamtheasparagusuntiljusttender,about3minutes,thenrunthespearsundercoldwateranddrain.Patdryandsetaside.

2.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Spreadthephyllosheetsonaworksurfaceandcuttheminhalflengthwise.Cutthephyllohalvescrosswiseintothirds.Youshouldendupwith246-inchsquares.Coverthemwithaslightlydampcleandishtoweltokeepthemfromdryingout.

3.Workingwith1phyllosquareatatime,brushwithoil,andarrange1asparagusspearonthesquare,about1inchfromtheedgeclosesttoyou.Sprinkletheasparagusandphyllowithsaltandpepper,totaste.Brushtheedgesofthephyllowithabitmoreoil,ifnecessary,andfoldtheshortedgesupontotheasparagus.Tightlyrolltheasparagusandphyllointoacigar-shapedpacket.Arrangeonthepreparedbakingsheet.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.

4.Whenalloftherollsareprepared,bakethemuntilbrowned,12to15minutes.Allowtocoolfor2to3minutesbeforeserving.

Pinto-PecanFireballs

Makesabout20pieces Spicyfoodloverswillmakeshortworkofthesezestytidbitsatyournextget-together,soyoumaywanttomakeadoublebatchandsetoutsometoothpicksforskewering.They'realsogreattuckedintoapitapocket.Foramilderversion,omitthecayenneanddecreasetheamountofhotsauceinthefireballs;forextraspice,addalittleextrahotsaucetothesauce.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cupchoppedpecans

1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

1garlicclove,minced 3tablespoonswheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 3tablespoonsunseasoneddrybreadcrumbs 4tablespoonsTabascoorotherhotsauce 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Blotthedrainedbeanswellwithapapertowel,pressingoutanyexcessliquid.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepintobeans,pecans,greenonions,garlic,flour,breadcrumbs,2tablespoonsoftheTabasco,salt,andcayenne.Pulseuntilwellcombined,leavingsometexture.Useyourhandstorollthemixturefirmlyinto1-inchballs.

2.Placetheballsinthepreparedbakingpanandbakeuntilnicelybrowned,about25to30minutes,turninghalfwaythrough.

3.Meanwhile,insmallsaucepan,combinetheremaining2tablespoonsTabascoandthemargarineandmeltoverlowheat.Pourthesauceoverthefireballsandbake10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

MushroomsStuffedWithSpinachAndWalnuts

Makes4to6servings Thesejuicymushrooms,stuffedwithatastymixtureofspinach,walnuts,andgarlic,aredeliciousandeasytomake.Theycanbearrangedonaplatterasapickupfoodornestledonsmallplatesingroupsofthreetoserveasafirstcourseforasit-downdinner.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 8ounceswhitemushroom,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andstemsreserved 1garlicclove,minced 1cupcookedspinach 1cupfinelychoppedwalnuts 1⁄2cupunseasoneddrybreadcrumbs

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomcapsandcookfor2minutestosoftenslightly.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.

2.Chopthemushroomstemsandaddtothesameskillet.Addthegarlicandcookovermediumheatuntilsoftened,about2minutes.Stirinthespinach,walnuts,breadcrumbs,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookfor2minutes,stirringwelltocombine.

3.Fillthereservedmushroomcapswiththestuffingmixtureandarrangeinthebakingpan.Bakeuntilthemushroomsaretenderandthefillingishot,about10minutes.Servehot.

SpicyChipotlePotatoQuesadillas

Makes4servings Guacamolemakesagoodaccompanimenttotheseflavorfulandfieryquesadillas.Ifyouwanttobeattheheat,cutbackonthechipotleorsubstitutesomecannedmincedmildgreenchilesinstead.Tomakethemkid-friendly,leaveoutthechilesaltogether.Ifyoudon'thavecookedpotatoesonhand,youcanbakepotatoesinthemicrowaveinamatterofminutes.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion

2bakedorboiledmediumpotatoes,coarselymashed 1to11⁄2teaspoonschoppedcannedchipotlechileinadobo

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)flourtortillas

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoestotheskilletandstirinthechipotleandsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Spreadalayerofthepotatomixtureevenlyovereachofthetortillasandfoldtheminhalf.Arrangetwoofthequesadillasinalargenonstickskilletorgriddleovermedium-heatandcookuntillightlybrownedonbothsides,turningonce.Keepwarmwhileyoucooktheremainingquesadillas.Cutthequesadillasintoquartersandservewarm.

BabyPotatoesStuffedWithRoastedBellPepperAndWalnuts

Makes12potatoes Thecrunchyfillingplaysnicelyagainstthesoftpotatointhisheartyappetizer.Forthemostappealingpresentation,trytofindsmallpotatoesthatareuniforminsize.

12smallwhite-orred-skinnedpotatoes,about2inchesindiameter 1jarredroastedredpepper(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus) 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonveganParmesanorParmasio(optional)

1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingwater,cookthepotatoesuntiljusttender,about12minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.

2.Meanwhile,inafoodprocessor,combinetheredpepper,walnuts,parsley,oil,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellmixed.Setaside.

3.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Whenthepotatoesarecoolenoughtohandle,gentlycutathinsliveroffeachpotatotomakeaflatbottom.Cutoffathirdofeachpotatoandscoopouttheinsideofthepotatowithasmallmelonballerorasmallspoon.Spoonthepepper-walnutmixtureintothepotatoshellandarrangeonthebakingsheet.SprinklewithParmesan,ifusing,andbakeuntilhot,about15minutes.Servewarm.

MushroomCroustades

Makes12croustades Acroustadeisanediblecontainer,usuallymadefrombreadorpastry,thatisusedtoholdafilling—inthiscase,asavorymushroommixture.Besureyourbreadslicesarethinandsoftforbestresults.Trycreminiorporcinimushroomsinsteadof,orincombinationwith,thewhitemushroomsforadeepermushroomflavor.

12thinslicessoftwhitebread 1tablespoonoliveoil,plusmoreforbrushingbread 2mediumshallots,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,chopped 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

1teaspoondriedthyme 1tablespoonsoysauce

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Usinga3-inchroundpastrycutteroradrinkingglass,cutacirclefromeachbreadslice.Brushthebreadcircleswithoilandpressthemfirmlybutgentlyintoamini-muffintin.Bakeuntilthebreadistoasted,about10minutes.

2.Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heatthe1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,garlic,andmushroomsandsautéfor5minutestosoftenthevegetables.Stirintheparsley,thyme,andsoysauceandcookuntiltheliquidisabsorbed,about5minuteslonger.Spoonthemushroommixtureintothecroustadecupsandreturntotheovenfor3to5minutestoheatthrough.Servewarm.

CherryPeppersStuffedWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndPineNuts

Makes8to12peppers Thecherrypepperisasmallroundpepperthatismostoftenfoundpickledinjarslabeled"mild"or"hot."Itslivelyflavoranddiminutivesizemakeitanidealfingerfood.Thenumberofpeppersinajarwillvarydependingonthesize(usually1to2inchesindiameter),soplanaccordingly—thestuffingiseasilydoubled.Lookforcherrypeppersinwell-stockedsupermarketsorItaliangrocerystores.

1(16-ounce)jarhotormildcherrypeppers,drained 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cuppinenuts

1⁄2cupchoppedsun-driedtomatoes

1⁄2cupfreshunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1teaspoonchoppedfreshbasilor1⁄2teaspoondried

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Slicethetopsoffthecherrypeppers,scrapeouttheseeds,andsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addgarlicandpinenutsandcooktosoftenthegarlicandlightlytoastthepinenuts,2to3minutes.

2.Transferthepinenutmixturetoafoodprocessorandaddthesun-driedtomatoes,breadcrumbs,basil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pulseuntilwellcombined.Stuffthecherrypepperswiththepinenut–tomatomixtureandplacetheminthepreparedbakingdish.Coverandbakeuntilthefillingishot,about15minutes.Servewarm.

CajunTofuCrunchies

Makes6to8servings Thesecrispandchewytofustripsmakeagreathigh-proteinsnack.Insteadofcuttingthemintostrips,youcancubethemandservewithtoothpicksandadippingsauce.Theycanalsobetossedintosalads.Changetheseasoningsaccordingtoyourpreference—tryanAsianversionbyeliminatingtheCajunspicesandsaltandsplashingonsoysaucebeforebaking.

1poundextra-firmtofu,welldrained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonCajunseasoning 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Cutthetofuslicesinto1⁄4-inchstrips.

2.Inamediumbowl,gentlytossthetofustripswiththeoil,Cajunspiceblend,salt,andpepper,untilwellcoated.Arrangeinasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet,andbakeuntilfirmandnicelybrowned,about45minutes,turningoncewithametalspatulaabouthalfwaythrough.Setasidetoletthemcoolandfirmup.Serveatroomtemperature.

BasicBruschetta

Makes4to6servings Bruschettaistoastedbreadthathasbeenbrushedwitholiveoilandrubbedwithgarlic.Itcanbeservedaloneorwithanynumberofdelicioustoppings.Choppedfreshtomatoesarethemosttraditionaltopping,buttryanyflavorcombinationthatinspiresyou.Inadditiontotoastingthebreadonagrillorunderabroiler,youcantoastitinahotoven,asdoneintheClassicCrostinirecipebelow.

4to6thickslicesItalianbread Oliveoil,forbrushingthebread 1largegarlicclove,halved Coarsesalt Toppingofchoice(seesidebar)

1.Preheatthegrillorbroiler.Lightlybrushthebreadsliceswithoilandplaceonahotgrillorunderthebroileruntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,1to2minutesperside.

2.Whenthebreadistoasted,rubthegarlichalvesontoonesideofeachbreadsliceandsprinklewithcoarsesalt.Serveasisortopeachslicewithtoppingofchoice.

ClassicCrostini

Makes6servings Crostiniarethediminutivesiblingsofthebruschetta,themaindifferencebeingthatcrostiniareusuallymadewithsmallerbread,suchasaFrenchbaguette.Becausecrostinibreadismoredelicate,itisusuallynotrubbedwithgarlic.Crostinicanbetoppedwiththesametoppingsusedforbruschetta.

1smallFrenchbaguette,cutinto1⁄2-inch-thickslices

Toppingofchoice(seesidebar)

Preheattheovento400°F.Arrangethebreadslicesinasinglelayeronabakingsheetandtoast,turningonce,untillightlybrowned,6to8minutes.Serveimmediatelywithtoppingofchoice.

BruschettaAndCrostiniToppings

The most traditional bruschetta topping, beyond the requisite olive oil and garlic, is chopped ripe tomatoes. For the smallercrostini,Ipreferamoreassertivetopping,suchastapenade.Belowaresomeofmyfavoritetoppingsthatcanbeusedoneitherbruschettaor crostini. In addition to the individual toppings, youcanmix andmatchmanyof them for evenmorevariety andgreatflavorcombinations.ChoppedfreshtomatoesGreenorblackolivetapenadeRoastedgarlicRoastedredpepperBasilpestowithchoppedfreshtomatoPureedwhitebeanswithsageGarlickysautéedspinach,chard,orothergreensSautéedmushroomsFlavorCombosChoppedtomatoeswithblackolivetapenadePureedwhitebeanswithgarlickysautéedgreensRoastedgarlicwithsautéedmushroomsSautéedmushroomswithroastedredpepperPureedwhitebeanswithbasilpestoGarlickysautéedgreenswithsautéedmushroomsRoastedgarlicwithchoppedfreshtomatoes

FrenchOnionPastryPuffs

Makes24puffs Theseelegantlittleappetizersareinspiredbytheonion-toppedpastrytartofsouthernFranceknownaspissaladière.Onionsplayastarringroleinthisrecipe,sobesuretouseflavorfulsweetonionssuchasVidaliaorWallaWalla.Whencookingtheonions,thegoalistogetthemmeltinglysofttobringouttheirflavor.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumsweetyellowonions,thinlysliced 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoonchoppedfreshrosemary Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespooncapers 1sheetfrozenveganpuffpastry,thawed 18pittedblackolives,quartered

1.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionsandgarlic,seasonwithrosemaryandsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilverysoft,stirringoccasionally,about20minutes.Stirinthecapersandsetaside.

2.Preheattheovento400°F.Rolloutthepuffpastryandcutinto2-to3-inchcirclesusingalightlyflouredpastrycutterordrinkingglass.Youshouldgetabout2dozencircles.

3.Arrangethepastrycirclesonbakingsheetsandtopeachwithaheapingteaspoonofonionmixture,pattingdowntosmooththetop.Topwith3olivequarters,arrangeddecoratively—eitherlikeflowerpetalsemanatingfromthecenterorparalleltoeachotherlike3bars.

4.Bakeuntilpastryispuffedandgoldenbrown,about15minutes.Servehot.

ShiitakesInPuffPastry

Makes4to6servings Althoughclassicpuffpastryistraditionallymadewithbutter,thePepperidgeFarmbrandfoundinthefreezersectionofyoursupermarketisnot,makingitavegan'sbestfriendforquickandeasyappetizers.Thisbrandofpuffpastrycontainstwosheetstoaboxandhasthawing,handling,andstorageinstructionsonthebox.Ifshiitakesareunavailable,anytypeofmushroommaybeusedinstead.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2cupsfinelychoppedfreshshiitakemushrooms 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumbunchgreenonions,finelychopped 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1sheetfrozenveganpuffpastry,thawed

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushrooms,garlic,andgreenonions.Seasonwiththyme,salt,andpepper.Cookuntilthevegetablesaresoftandtheliquidhasevaporated,about10minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool.

2.Unfoldthepastrysheetontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandrollintoarectangleabout12x15inches.Cutthepastryinto3-inchsquaresandpressthemintothebottomsofnonstickmini-muffintins.Spoonabout1tablespoonofthemushroommixtureintothecenterofeachpastrycup.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about15minutes.Servewarm.

TempehTacoBites

Makes3dozen RecipetesterTamiNoyeswaskindenoughtoshareherrecipeforthesetemptingtempehtacobites.Shemadethemwhenshehostedaninternationalappetizerparty.Itturnedouttobethehitoftheevening!Miniaturephyllopastrycupsarewidelyavailableinsupermarketfreezercases.Theyareprebakedandeasytouseinavarietyofways,bothsavoryandsweet.Keepsomeonhandforimpromptuentertaining.

8ouncestempeh 3tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsgroundcumin 1teaspoonchilipowder 1teaspoondriedoregano 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupfinelymincedonion

2garliccloves,minced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonstomatopaste 1chipotlechileinadobo,finelyminced 1⁄4cuphotwaterorvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,plusmoreifneeded

36phyllopastrycups,thawed 1⁄2cupbasicguacamole,homemade(seeGreen-GreenGuacamole)orstore-bought

18ripecherrytomatoes,halved

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainwell,thenfinelyminceandplaceitinabowl.Addthesoysauce,cumin,chilipowder,andoregano.Mixwellandsetaside.

2.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookfor5minutes.Stirinthegarlic,thenaddthetempehmixtureandcook,stirring,for2to3minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinethetomatopaste,chipotle,andthehotwaterorbroth.Returntempehmixturetoheatandinstirtomato-chilemixtureandcookfor10to15minutes,stirringoccasionally,untiltheliquidisabsorbed.Themixtureshouldbefairlydry,butifitbeginstosticktothepan,addalittlemorehotwater,1tablespoonatatime.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Removefromtheheat.

4.Toassemble,fillthephyllocupstothetopwiththetempehfilling,usingabout2teaspoonsoffillingineach.Topwithadollopofguacamoleandacherrytomatohalfandserve.

SavoryArtichokeSquares

Makes9squares Imbuedwiththeflavorsofartichokeandwalnuts,thesetastysquarescanbemadeaheadandreheatedinamoderateoven.Ifcookingforacrowd,thisrecipeiseasilydoubled.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notthemarinatedkind)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.

1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 1⁄4cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil

1largeyellowonion,chopped 1cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

3tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2cupunsweetenedsoymilk

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Ifusingfrozenartichokehearts,inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheartichokeheartsuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.

2.Inamediumskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Setasidetocool.

3.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addtheremaining1⁄4cupoilandstiruntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Add2tablespoonsparsley,thyme,andsoymilkandstirtocombine.Stirinabouthalftheonionandspreadthemixtureevenlyintothebottomofthepreparedpan.

4.Chopthecookedartichokeheartsandcombinewiththeremainingcookedonion.Addsaltandpepper,totaste.SpreadtheartichokeandonionmixtureontopofthedoughandsprinklewiththeParmesanandwalnuts.Bakeuntilhotandcookedthrough,about20minutes.Cutintosquares.Serveimmediatelysprinkledwiththeremaining1tablespoonparsley.

ChickpeaPancakeWithRosemary

Makes6servings ServedinNorthernItalyandSouthernFrance,thechickpeapancakeiscalledfarinatainLiguriaandsoccainNice.Itisasublimetreatthatcanbeenjoyedasanappetizerorservedaspartofthemainmeal.Chickpeaflourisarichsilkyflourmadefromgroundchickpeas.Lookforitingourmetgrocers,naturalfoodstores,Indianmarkets(whereit'scalled"gramflour"),orinItalianmarkets(whereit'sknownas"ceciflour").Add1⁄4cupfinelychoppedpittedkalamataolivestothebattertogiveitevenmoreMediterraneanflavor.

1cupwater 1cupchickpeaflour 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonsalt 2teaspoonschoppedfreshrosemary Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargemixingbowl,whisktogetherthewaterandthechickpeaflouruntilthemixtureisverysmooth.Addtheoil,salt,androsemaryandmixuntilsmoothandwellblended.Setasideatroomtemperatureforatleast30minutesorupto4hours.(Coverifleavingoutforlongerthananhour.)

2.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila12-inchpizzapanorlargecast-ironskilletandheatintheovenuntilhot.Carefullyremovethepanfromtheovenandpourthebatterintothepan.Bakeuntilthetopisfirmandtheedgesaregoldenbrown,about15minutes.Besurethatthepanliesveryflatintheoven,orthemixturewillbetoothickandundercookedononesideandtoothinandovercookedontheother.Ifthetopseemsundercooked,cookitinthebroilerforaminutetobrownitlightly.

3.Toserve,sprinklewithfreshlygroundpeppertotasteandcutintoslices.Serveimmediately.

Sesame-CilantroScallionPancakes

Makes4servings ThesecrispandflavorfulpancakesaredeliciouswhenservedwithGinger-SoyDippingSauce.Theyalsomakeagoodsoupaccompaniment—IespeciallyenjoythemservedalongsideasteamybowlofVietnamese-StyleNoodleSoup.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupchoppedgreenonions(scallions)

1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantro

11⁄2tablespoonswhiteorblacksesameseeds

¾teaspoonsalt 1cupwater 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,greenonions,cilantro,sesameseeds,andsalt.Addthewaterandsesameoilandmixtoformdough,addingmorewaterifnecessary.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredsurfaceanddivideinto4pieces.Rolleachpieceofdoughintocircles,about1⁄4inchthick.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Frythepancakesinbatchesuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about3minutesperside.Drainonpapertowelsandkeepwarmwhileyoucooktherest,addingmoreoilasneeded.Toserve,cutthepancakesintowedgesandservehot.

Ginger-Lime–GlazedBeanCurdSkewers

Makes4servings Theheadyginger-limemarinadecomplementsthetofu,whichsoaksitupreadily.Remembertoimmersebambooskewersinwaterfor30minutespriortousing,topreventthemfromburning.Note:Youcanstrainthereservedmarinadetoremovethebitsofgingerandgarlicbeforeservinginsmalldippingbowls.Foraddedinterest,sprinklesomecrushedpeanutsontopofthedippingsauce.

1⁄2cupsoysauce

11⁄2tablespoonsgratedfreshginger

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto11⁄2-inchcubes

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,ginger,limejuice,vinegar,garlic,andsugarandsetaside.Threadthetofuontopresoakedbambooskewersandarrangetheminasinglelayeronabakingpan.Pourthemarinadeoverthetofu,turningtocoat.Marinateatleast30minutesatroomtemperature,orupto2hoursintherefrigerator.

2.Preheatthegrillorbroiler.Removethetofuskewersfromthepanandreservethemarinade.Placetheskewersonanoiledgrillorunderthebroileruntilbrowned,about5minutesperside.Whilethetofuskewersarebrowning,heatthereservedmarinadeinasmallsaucepanandservewiththetofu.

TempehSatay

Makes4servings ApopularstreetfoodinmanyAsiancountries,satay—grilled,skeweredfoods—originatedinIndonesiaandisusuallymadewithchickenorothermeats.Hereitismadewithtempeh,which,coincidentally,alsocamefromIndonesia.Thisrecipecanalsobemadewithseitanorextra-firmtofu.Besuretosoakbambooskewersinwaterfor30minutesbeforeusingtopreventburning.

8ouncestempeh 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄4cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk

2tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil SataySauce(recipefollows) Limewedges,forgarnish Cilantrosprigs,forgarnish

1.Cutthetempehinto1⁄2-inch-thickpieces,1inchwideby2incheslong.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes,thenplaceinashallowbowlandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesugar,coriander,cumin,turmeric,salt,andpepper.Stirinthecoconutmilk,soysauce,andlimejuice.Spoonthecoconutmixtureoverthetempeh,turningtocoat.Setasidefor30minutesorcoverandrefrigerateovernight.

3.Preheatagrillorbroiler.Threadthetempehontopresoakedbambooskewers,brushwiththeoil,andcookuntilbrownedandheatedthrough,turningfrequently,10to15minutes.Meanwhile,heatthesataysauce.Toserve,arrangethetempehskewersonaplatterandgarnishwithlimewedgesandcilantro,alongsideabowlofwarmsataysauce.

SataySauce

Makesabout11⁄4cups

1mediumshallot,chopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

11⁄2tablespoonsricevinegar

1teaspoonsoysauce 1tablespoonsugar ¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheshallot,garlic,andchilipasteandblendtoapaste.Addthepeanutbutter,ricevinegar,soysauce,sugar,andcoconutmilk.Blenduntilsmooth.

2.Transferthemixturetoasmallsaucepanandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandcook,stirring,for5minutes.Addalittlewaterifthesaucebecomestoothick.Transfertoasmallbowlandservewarm.Ifnotusingrightawaycoverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeep2to3days.Whenreadytouse,heatinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilwarm.

Wanted:VeganWontons

Sincecommercialwontonwrappersgenerallycontaineggs,makinghomemadeveganwontonwrappersisamatterofnecessityforthosewhowanttoenjoytheversatilityofthisAsianstaple.UsetherecipebelowtomaketheSteamedVegetableDumplingsortheIn-Lieu-of-CrabWontons.

VeganWontonWrappers

Makesabout20wrappers 1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cuphotwater

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,salt,andhotwater.Processintoasmoothdough.Thedoughcanbemixedbyhandinabowl,ifyouprefer.Whenadoughballisformed,dustitwithflourandcoveritwithplasticwrap.Setasidefor30minutesoruptoanhour.

2.Placethedoughonalightlyflouredboard,andkneadfor2minutes.Rollintoalog,about1inchindiameter.Cutthelogcrosswiseinto1-inchpieces.Flattenthepiecesofdoughonalightlyflouredworksurface.Usearollingpintorolleachpieceintoaverythinroundwrapper,about31⁄2inchesindiameter.Repeatwithremainingdough.Ifnotusingrightaway,stackeachwrapperbetweenpiecesofplasticwrap,thenwrapthemtogether.Properlystoredthewrapperswillkeepintherefrigeratorforuptoaweekorinthefreezerforuptoamonth.

In-Lieu-Of-CrabWontons

Makes4to6servings There'ssomethingmagicalaboutahotappetizerthatdeliversacrisppastryoutsideandacreamysavoryfilling.Thetasteoftheseacomesfromnoriseaweedandoystermushrooms,althoughtheflavorisstillquitegoodwhenmadewithregularwhitemushrooms.Vegancreamcheeseisavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandwell-stockedsupermarkets.MyfavoritebrandisTofuttiBetterThanCreamCheese(thenonhydrogenatedkind).

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

8ouncesoystermushroomsorothermushrooms,trimmedandchopped 1teaspoonsoysauce SplashofTabascosauce 4ouncesvegancreamcheese 16to20VeganWontonWrappers 2norisheets,cutinto2-inchsquares

1.Inasmallskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgreenonionsandcookuntilsoftened,about45seconds.Addthemushroomsandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltender.AddthesoysauceandTabasco,andremovefromheat.Stirinthecreamcheeseuntilwellblended.Setasidetocoolcompletely.

2.Arrangethewontonwrappersonaworksurface.Placeapieceofthenoriontopofeachwontonwrapperandtopwithasmallteaspoonfulofthefillingmixture.Foldthewontonsovertomakeasemicircleandsealtheedgeswithabitofwater.Repeatuntilallthefillingmixtureisusedup.

3.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Addthewontonsinbatchesandcook,turninggently,untilcrispandgoldenbrown,about5minutes.Keepthecookedwontonswarmwhileyoufrytherest.Servewarm.

SteamedVegetableDumplings

Makes4to6servings Thesesoftyetchewydumplingscanbeenjoyedasanappetizerwithasoydippingsauce,buttheyarealsodeliciouswhenservedasasoupinalightAsianbroth,suchasDashi.

2cupsfreshbabyspinach 2cupsfinelychoppednapacabbage 1cupchoppedwhiteorshiitakemushrooms 1⁄2cupshreddedcarrot

1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil ¾teaspooncornstarch 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

16to20VeganWontonWrappers

1.Steamthespinach,cabbage,mushrooms,andcarrotjustlongenoughtosoften,about2minutes.Blotdrytoremoveanyliquid.Transferthevegetablestoafoodprocessorandaddthegreenonions,garlic,ginger,sesameoil,cornstarch,andsalt.Processuntilwellcombined.

2.Workingwith1wontonwrapperatatime,placeonaworksurfaceandspoon1tablespoonofthefillingmixtureontothewrapper.Foldthewrapperoverthefillingtoformasemicircle.Moistentheedgesofthewrapperwithwatertoseal.Repeatwiththeremainingwrappersandfilling.

3.Steamthedumplingsuntilcookedthrough,about10minutes.Serveimmediately.

Artichoke-MushroomPhylloPackets

Makesabout24packets Theearthyflavorsofartichokesandmushroomscombinebeautifullyinthistastyfillingthatalsomakesayummytoppingforbruschetta.Ifnotusedrightaway,thesetastypastrypackagescanbeassembledaheadandfrozenforbakingatanothertime.Thiscanbeespeciallyhelpfulwhenplanningapartysoyoucangetsomeoftheworkdoneaheadoftime.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notthemarinatedkind)andproceedwiththerecipefromStep2.Variation:Insteadofartichokes,substitute2(10-ounce)packagesoffrozenspinach.

2(10-ounce)packagesfrozenartichokehearts 1⁄2cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil

1smallyellowonion,chopped 8ounceswhitemushrooms,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1(16-ounce)packagefrozenphyllopastry,thawed

1.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheartichokeheartsuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushroomsandgarlicandcookuncovereduntilthemushroomssoftenandtheliquidisabsorbed,about7minutes.

3.Transferthemixturetoafoodprocessorandaddthecookedartichokes,parsley,mustard,thyme,salt,andpepper.Processuntiltheartichokesarefinelychoppedandthemixtureiswellblended.

4.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheet.Dividethephyllosheetsinhalf.Tightlywraphalfthesheetsandreserveforanotheruse.Cuttheremainingsheetslengthwiseintothirds.

5.Placeonestripofphylloonaflatsurface.Covertheremainingphyllowithacleandampcloth.Lightlybrushthestripofphyllowithoil.Topwithanotherstripandbrushwithmoreoil.Spoonasmallamountofthefillingmixtureacrossoneshortendofthepastry,about2inchesfromtheend.Foldtheendupoverthefilling.Foldthesideinandcontinuefoldingthefilledendofthepastryuntilyoucometotheendofthestrip.Youshouldendupwithasmallrectangularpacket.

6.Placethepacketonthepreparedbakingsheetandbrushthetopwithoil.Repeatwiththeremainingphyllostripsuntilthefillingisusedup.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about15minutes.Servehot.

VegetablePakoras

Makes4pakoras Pakorasaresmallcrispfriedfritters,usuallymadewithoneormorevegetables.Inadditiontothevegetablessuggestedbelow,slicedcarrots,potatoes,andcaulifloweraregoodchoices.ServewithyourfavoritechutneyorwithTamarindSauce.LookforchickpeaflourinIndianmarkets(whereitiscalled"gram"or"besan").ItcanalsobefoundatItalianmarkets(whereitiscalled"ceciflour")andspecialtygrocers.

1cupchickpeaflour 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1teaspoonhotormildcurrypowderorgarammasala 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1⁄4teaspoonturmeric

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying ¾cupwarmwater 1cupbroccoliflorets,blanched 1cuppeeledandslicedsweetpotatoes,steameduntiljusttender 1⁄2largeyellowonion,cutinto

1⁄2-inchslices

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,bakingpowder,currypowder,cumin,coriander,turmeric,andcayenne.Stirinthe1tablespoonofoilandthewaterandmixwelltomakeasmoothbatter.Setasidetorest.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Dipthebroccoli,sweetpotatoslices,andonionslicesinthebattertocoat,thenplacetheminthehotoilandfryuntillightlybrowned,4to5minutes.Drainonpapertowelsandservehot.

PotatoSamosas

Makes4samosas Samosasarecrisppastrypillowsfilledwithasavoryblend.Inthiscasethefillingisayummypotatoandonionmixturethatisgoodenoughtoeatrightoutofthebowl,somakesureyousaveenoughtomakethesamosas.Somethawedfrozengreenpeasorcookedchoppedspinachorcauliflowercanbeaddedtothefillingmixture,ifdesired.ServethesamosaswithTamarindSauceoradippingsauceofyourchoice.Leftoversamosafillingcanbeshapedintosmallpattiesandfriedinasmallamountofoilforcrispandtastyfritters.

2cupsall-purposeflour Salt ¾cupwater,orasneeded 2tablespoonsunsweetenedsoymilk 4tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying 1poundbakingpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1largeyellowonion,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2teaspoonshotormildcurrypowderorgarammasala 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,1teaspoonsalt,water,soymilk,and2tablespoonsoilandmixuntilcrumbly.Kneadintoadough,addingmorewaterifneeded.Coverandsetasidefor20minutes.

2.Steamthepotatoesuntiltender,about15minutes.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheremainingoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Stirintheginger,currypowder,coriander,turmeric,cayenne,andsalttotaste.Addthepotatoes,stirringtomixwellandmashthepotatoesslightly.Removefromheatandsetasidetocool.

3.Rolloutthedoughintoalargerectangleonaflouredboard.Useapastrycutteroraknifetocutthedoughinto5-inchsquares.Placeaspoonfulofthefillingmixtureintothecenterandfoldthedoughover,sealingthesidestogetherwithasmallamountofwater.Repeatwithremainingingredients.

4.Inadeepskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Frythesamosas,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown,2to3minutesperside.Drainonpapertowels.Ifnotusingrightaway,thesamosascanbereheatedina350°Fovenuntilhot.

ChickpeaKoftaWithChutneyDippingSauce

Makesabout24kofta KoftaarespicedIndiandumplingsor"meatballs"usuallyservedasamaindishinacreamygravy.Transformthemintoanappetizerbyflatteningthemandarrangingthemonaplatterservedwithadippingsauce.Youcanmakethemaheadandthenreheatthemwhenreadytoserve.

11⁄4cupswater

1⁄2cupmedium-grindbulgur

Salt 1⁄2cupmangochutney,homemade(seeChutneys)orstore-bought

1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄4cupplus1tablespoonmincedfreshcilantro

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1garlicclove,crushed 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoongroundcardamom

1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

Freshlygroundblackpepper Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inasmallsaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthebulgurandsaltthewater.Cover,andremovefromheat.Setasideuntilthebulguristender,15to20minutes.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechutney,limejuice,andthe1tablespoonofcilantroandblenduntilsmooth.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetaside.

3.Inafoodprocessor,combinethechickpeas,garlic,remaining1⁄4cupcilantro,coriander,cardamom,cumin,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmooth.

4.Combinethechickpeamixturewiththereservedbulgurandformintoballs,about1inchindiameter.Flattentheballsuntiltheyare1⁄2-inchpatties.

5.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Addthekoftaandcook,inbatchesifnecessary,turninggently,untilgoldenbrownallover,about15minutes.Servehot,accompaniedbythesauce.

BakedChickpeaKofta

Insteadoffryingthekofta,theymaybelightlybrushedwithoilandbakedina400°Foveninanonstickbakingpanuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.

Salads

Today'ssupermarketsofferanamazingarrayoflettucevarietiesandsaladgreens,frommesclunmix,fieldgreens,andbabyspinach,tocrunchyromaine,assertivearugula,andsoftleaflettuceslikeBibbandBoston.But,asthischapterattests,thereisalotmoretosaladsthanjustgreens. Inadditiontolightandleafysalads,thischapterincludesmanygloballyinspiredvegetable-centricdishes,suchasMangoandSnowPeaSalad,EggplantandBellPepperSalad,andTuscanBreadandTomatoSalad.Therearealsonumerousheartymaindishsaladsmadewithgrains,pasta,andbeans,suchasLentilSaladwithChiles,MediterraneanQuinoaSalad,andTropicalBlackBeanSaladwithMango. Roundingoutthecollectionarerecipesfordeliciouspotatosalads,slaws,andfruitsalads,includingPotatoSaladwithSeitanStripsandTarragon-MustardVinaigrette,SpicySouthwestern-StyleColeslaw,andCherryBerryWatermelonSalad. Agooddressingisavitalpartofanysalad.Thechapterconcludeswithseveralrecipesfordelicioussaladdressingsthataddapersonaltouchtoanysalad.Thebasicdressingofagreensaladcanbeassimpleasoilandvinegar,butwithsomanyfragrantoilsandagedvinegars,theflavorcombinationsareseeminglyendless.Citrus,lemonjuiceinparticular,issometimesusedtoreplacethevinegarinsaladdressings.Andwhilethebasicoil-and-vinegarcombinationrequireslittlemorethanabitofsalt,youcan,infact,enhancethesesimpleingredientswiththeadditionofgarlic,shallots,herbs,andspices. =fastLEAFYGREENSALADS

ButterheadLettuceAndWalnutSaladWithRaspberry-WalnutVinaigrette

Makes4servings Thiselegantsaladisanidealfirstcourseforaspecialdinner.Oliveoilcanbeusedtoreplacethewalnutoilifdesired.

1tablespoonraspberryjam 2tablespoonssherryvinegar 1⁄4cupwalnutoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1mediumheadbutterheadlettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1⁄3cuptoastedcoarselychoppedwalnuts

2tablespoonscoarselychoppedredonion 1⁄2cupfreshraspberries

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethejam,vinegar,oil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,walnuts,andonion.Addthedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Divideamongsaladplatesandgarnishwithfreshraspberries.

RomaineAndGrapeTomatoSaladWithAvocadoAndBabyPeas

Makes4servings Thisflavorfulsalad,madewithcrispromainelettuce,caneasilybetransformedintoamaindishbyaddingacanofchickpeasordicedbakedtofuandservedwithtoastedgarlicbread.

1garlicclove,chopped 1tablespoonchoppedshallot 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄4teaspoonsugar

3tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1mediumheadromainelettuce,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

12ripegrapetomatoes,halved 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed

8kalamataolives,pitted 1ripeHassavocado

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,shallot,basil,salt,pepper,sugar,andvinegaruntilsmooth.Addtheoilandblenduntilemulsified.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,tomatoes,peas,andolives.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Addtothebowl,alongwithenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

ArugulaAndAppleSaladWithCreamyMustardDressing

Makes4servings Thesweetnessoftheapplebalancesnicelywiththeassertiveflavorsofarugula,redonion,andthetangymustarddressing.

2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2cupsarugulaleaves 3cupschoppedleaflettuce 1⁄2smallredonion,cutinto

1⁄4-inchslices

1apple,suchasGalaorFuji,halved,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,mustard,parsley,oil,salt,andpepper.Whiskuntilemulsified.Setasidetoallowflavorstoblend,10to15minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethearugula,leaflettuce,onion,andapple.Addenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

SaladBasics

Withbaggedlettuceblendsandbottleddressingswidelyavailable,puttingasaladtogethercanbeassimpleas tossandserve.But bagged salads can be expensive and less than fresh, and bottled dressings can be hit ormiss in terms of flavor (not tomentionexpensive).Sometimeslessreallyismore.TaketheclassicFrenchgreensalad,whichconsistsofbutterheadlettucedressedwithasimplevinaigrette.Whenthelettuceisfresh,andthevinaigrettemadewithhigh-qualityoilandvinegar,theflavorisbeyondcomparison.Asaladdoesn'thavetobecomplicatedorcontainamile-longlistofingredients,butthelettuceandotheringredientsdoneedtobethefreshestpossibleandthedressingofgoodquality.Whileasimplegreensaladwithalightvinaigretteislovely,mostofusenjoysomevariety.Therearenohard-and-fastrulestosaladmaking:youcancombineavarietyofgreens,softtenderleavessuchasBostonorBibb,bitteroneslikearugulaorchicory,andcrunchyonessuchasromaine.Embellishmentssuchasraworcookedvegetables,freshordriedfruit,toastednuts,orcookedbeanscanaddflavor,color,andtexturetosalads.Infuseyourvinaigrettewithgarlic,mustard,and/orfreshherbssuchasbasil,parsley,ortarragon.Also,experimentwithoilsandvinegars.Ifyoudon'twantthepronouncedflavorofoliveoil,substitutegrapeseedoil.Ifyouwantadistinctivenuttyflavor,consideraddingsomewalnutortoastedsesameoil.Forvariety,besuretokeepanarrayofvinegarsonhand, including balsamic, sherry, rice, and cider.Use lemon or lime juice instead of vinegarwhen it seems appropriate.Richcreamydressingsareusuallybestoncrisplettuces,whilelighterdressingsdobetteronsofterleaves.

MixedLettucesWithWhiteRadish,SnowPeas,AndYuzuDressing

Makes4servings Yuzuvinegarismadefromthejuiceoftheyuzu,asourJapanesecitrusfruit.Ifyuzuvinegarisunavailable,substitute11⁄2tablespoonsricevinegarplus1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice.

21⁄2tablespoonsJapaneseyuzuvinegar(seeheadnote)

1tablespoonmincedshallot 1⁄2teaspoonagavenectar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄3cupoliveoil

5cupsmixedlettuceleaves(tornorchoppediflarge) 3smallwhiteradishes,cutinto1⁄8-inchslices

12snowpeas,trimmed,blanched,andcutdiagonallyintothirds

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,shallot,agavenectar,salt,andpepper.Whiskintheoil,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,radishes,andsnowpeas.Addenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

StrawberryFieldGreensWithBlackOlivesAndToastedPineNuts

Makes4servings Thetextureandflavorharmoniescreatedbycombiningblackolives,strawberries,andpinenutswillmakeyouwanttoservestrawberryfieldgreens—forever.Fieldgreensaresoldinbagsorinbulkinwell-stockedsupermarketsandspecialtygrocers.Ifunavailableunderthatmoniker,anymixedbabylettuceswilldo.Oliveoilmaybeusedinsteadofwalnutoil,ifyouprefer.

1tablespoonchoppedgreenonions 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

1⁄4cupwalnutoil

11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Freshlygroundblackpepper 5cupsmixedfieldgreens 1⁄4cupchoppedpittedkalamataolives

¾cupslicedhulledfreshstrawberries 2tablespoonstoastedpinenuts

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethegreenonions,parsley,oil,lemonjuice,sugar,salt,andpeppertotaste,andprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethefieldgreens,olives,strawberries,andpinenuts.Addenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

Watercress,Fennel,AndAvocadoSaladWithDriedCherriesAndMacadamias

Makes4servings Thisgorgeoussaladisoneofmyfavorites—wheneverImakeit,Ifindmyselfhumming"theseareafewofmyfavoritethings."What'snottoloveaboutacolorfulsaladmadewithpepperywatercress,fragrantfennel,andcreamyavocado,teamedupwithsweetdriedcherries,crunchymacadamianuts,andalightsherryvinaigrette?Sincedriedcherriescanbepricey,youcansubstitutethemoreeconomicaldriedcranberries,ifyouwish.Ifwatercressisunavailable,substituteoneormoreofyourfavoritesaladgreensandstarthumming.

1tablespoonchoppedshallot 1⁄3cupoliveoil

3tablespoonssherryvinegar ¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonsugar

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2mediumbuncheswatercress,toughstemsremoved 1fennelbulb,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄3cupdriedcherriesorsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄4cupmacadamianuts,coarselychopped

1ripeHassavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheshallot,oil,vinegar,salt,sugar,andpepperandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethewatercress,fennel,cherries,andmacadamias.Addtheavocadotothesalad,alongwithenoughdressingtocoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

LeafLettuceAndGrilledRadicchioSaladWithLemonyDressing

Makes4servings Grillingmellowstheslightlybitterflavorofradicchio,amemberofthechicoryfamily.Thecreamysweet-tartdressingisanidealcomplement.

1mediumheadradicchio,quartered 1⁄4cupoliveoil,plusmoretocoattheradicchio

1mediumheadleaflettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1smallredoryellowbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 1⁄4cuprawcashews

1⁄4cupchoppedgreenonions

1⁄4cupwater

3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonpuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Preheatthegrillorbroiler.Coattheradicchiowithoilandgrillorbroiluntiltheleavesbegintochararoundtheedges,turningandbrushingwithmoreoil,asnecessary,about6minutestotal.

2.Cuttheradicchiohalvesinhalflengthwise,thencutcrosswiseinto1-inchstripsandplaceinalargebowl.Addtheleaflettuceandbellpepperandsetaside.

3.Inablender,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthegreenonionsandwaterandblenduntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,maplesyrup,salt,cayenne,andtheremaining1⁄4cupofoil.Blenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Addenoughdressingtothesaladtocoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

BabyGreensWithPear,Pecans,AndGingerDressing

Makes4servings Thenaturalaffinityofgingerandpeararefurtherenhancedbythecrunchytextureofpecansinthisdelicioussalad.Babygreensareusedfortheirdelicatetasteandvisualappeal,butothersaladgreens,aloneorincombination,maybeusedinstead.

3tablespoonssherryvinegar 1mediumshallot,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄8teaspoondrymustard

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cupoliveoil

5cupsmixedbabygreens 2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cuptoastedpecanpieces

1ripepear,suchasBoscorAnjou

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,shallot,ginger,sugar,mustard,cayenne,andsalt.Whiskintheoilandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethegreens,celery,andpecans.Corethepearandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice.Addthepeartothesaladandaddenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

GreekGoddessSalad

Makes4servings Atangy"goddess"dressingcombinedwithcrispromainelettuce,olives,andtofufetacreatesaheavenlyGreeksalad.

1mediumheadromainelettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped 1ripetomato,cutintobite-sizepieces 3cannedartichokehearts,drainedandquartered 1⁄2smallredonion,cutinto

1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved

1⁄4cuptoastedpinenuts

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

1⁄2cupOh-My-GoddessDressing

8ouncesTofuFeta

Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,cucumber,tomato,artichokehearts,onion,olives,pinenuts,andparsley.Addthedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Topwiththetofufetaandserve.

SpinachSaladWithAlmonds,FujiApple,AndFigs

Makes4servings Thissalad,resplendentwithdeliciousbitsofalmonds,figs,andapple,makesagreatfirstcourseforawintermeal.IfaFujiappleisunavailable,substituteaGala,Delicious,orothergoodeatingapple.

1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonswhitebalsamicvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 5cupsfreshbabyspinach 1cuptoastedsliveredalmonds 1⁄2cupslicedorchoppedfigs

1Fujiapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blendwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethespinach,almonds,andfigs.Addtheapplealongwiththedressing.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

SpinachSaladWithOrange-DijonDressing

Makes4servings Therefreshingtasteoforangeaddssparkletothislovelysaladmadewithtenderbabyspinach.

2tablespoonsDijonmustard 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

1teaspoonagavenectar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonmincedgreenonions 5cupsfreshbabyspinach,tornintobite-sizepieces 1navelorange,peeledandsegmented 1⁄2smallredonion,slicedpaperthin

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessorcombinethemustard,oil,orangejuice,agavenectar,salt,pepper,parsley,andgreenonions.Blendwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethespinach,orange,andonion.Addthedressing,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

VEGETABLESALADS

ChoppedSalad

Makes4servings Theclassicchoppedsaladhasalmostendlessvariations.Itisbasicallylettuceandadressingwithwhateveradditionalsaladingredientsyouenjoy—feelfreetoaddsomechoppedredbellpepper,artichokehearts,bakedtofu,orotheringredients,accordingtoyourpersonalpreference.Dependingonwhatingredientsyouadd,thissaladcanbeheartyenoughtoserveasamaindish.

¾cupoliveoil 1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar

2teaspoonsDijonmustard 1garlicclove 1tablespoonmincedgreenonions 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundblackpepper

1⁄2smallheadromainelettuce,chopped

1⁄2smallheadiceberglettuce,chopped

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

2ripetomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,andchopped 2celeryribs,choppedcelery 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1⁄2cuphalvedpittedkalamataolives

3smallredradishes,chopped 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1ripeHassavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheoil,vinegar,mustard,garlic,greenonions,salt,andpepper.Blendwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheromaineandiceberglettuces.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,cucumber,celery,carrot,olives,radishes,parsley,andavocado.Addenoughdressingtolightlycoat.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

CarrotAndOrangeSaladWithCashewsAndCilantro

Makes4servings I'vealwayslovedtheflavorcombinationofcarrotandorange,whetherinajuiceblend,cookedsidedish,ormuffin,sowhenIwantedtodevelopagreat-tastingcarrotsalad,Ireachedfortheoranges.Furthercomplementedbycrunchycashews,aromaticcilantro,andatouchoflime,theresultisadelightfulmergingofcolor,texture,andflavorandarefreshingandflavorfulwaytogetyourvitaminCandbeta-carotene.

1poundcarrots,shredded 2oranges,peeled,segmented,andchopped 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedcashews

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro

2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonssugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecarrots,oranges,cashews,andcilantroandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuice,limejuice,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Whiskintheoiluntilblended.Pourthedressingoverthecarrotmixture,stirringtolightlycoat.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

DazzlingVegetableSalad

Makes4servings Colorfulvegetableswithavarietyofflavorandtexturalelementsadduptoonedazzling—anddelicious—salad.Ifwatercressisunavailable,coarselychoppedromaineworkswellinthissalad.

3cupswatercress,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1cupfinelyshreddedredcabbage 1cupripegrapeorcherrytomatoes,halved 1mediumyellowbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,rinsedanddrained

1⁄4cuphalvedpittedkalamataolives

1ripeHassavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄4cupoliveoil

11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Pinchsugar

1.Inalargebowl,combinethewatercress,carrot,cabbage,tomatoes,bellpepper,chickpeas,olives,andavocadoandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,lemonjuice,salt,blackpepper,andsugar.Blendwellandaddtothesalad.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

Cucumber-RadishSaladWithTarragonVinaigrette

Makes4servings Thepepperybiteofradishcombinesnicelywiththerefreshingtasteofcucumbers,unifiedbyalighttarragonvinaigrette.Thissaladneedstobeenjoyedwithinafewhours,otherwisethecucumberswilllosetheircrispness.

2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeled,halved,seeded,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

6smallredradishes,cutinto1⁄8-inchslices

21⁄2tablespoonstarragonvinegar

1⁄2teaspoondriedtarragon

1⁄4teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecucumbersandtheradishesandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,tarragon,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Whiskintheoiluntilwellblended,thenaddthedressingtothesalad.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

MangoAndSnowPeaSalad

Makes4servings Aspicypeanutdressingprovidesarichflavoraccenttothecrunchysnowpeasandjuicysweetmangosinthisgorgeoussalad.Addsomecookednoodlestotransformitintoamaindishmeal—ifyoudo,besuretomakeadoublebatchofthedressingsoyouhaveenoughtocoatthenoodles.

1⁄2teaspoonmincedgarlic

1⁄2teaspoongratedfreshginger

1⁄4cupcreamypeanutbutter

1tablespoonplus1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

3tablespoonsricevinegar 3tablespoonswater 1tablespoonsoysauce 2cupssnowpeas,trimmedandlightlyblanched 2ripemangos,peeled,pitted,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1largecarrot,shredded 1mediumcucumber,peeled,halvedlengthwise,andseeded 3cupsshreddedromainelettuce 1⁄2cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,ginger,peanutbutter,sugar,andcrushedredpepper.Stirinthevinegar,water,andsoysauce.Taste,adjustingseasonings,ifnecessary,andsetaside.

2.Cutthesnowpeasdiagonallyintoathinmatchsticksandplaceinalargebowl.Addthemangosandcarrot.Cutthecucumberinto1⁄4-inchslicesandaddtothebowl.

3.Pourthedressingontothesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Spoonthesaladontoabedofshreddedlettuce,sprinklewithpeanuts,andserve.

AutumnHarvestSalad

Makes4servings Thecolorsofautumnleavesandthevibrantproduceoftheseasonweretheinspirationforthisbeautifulsalad.Foradramaticpresentation,serveitonabedofshreddedredcabbageandromainelettuce,tossedwithalittleadditionaldressing.

1poundsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 1⁄3cupgrapeseedoil

1ripeBoscpear 1crispred-skinnedapple,suchasRedDelicious,Fuji,orGala 2celeryribs,chopped 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutsorpecans

1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

2greenonions,minced

1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthesweetpotatoesuntiljusttender,about20minutes.Drainwell,placeinalargebowl,andsetaside.

2.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethemaplesyrup,mustard,salt,andvinegar.Whiskintheoiluntilwellblended.Setaside.

3.Corethepearandappleandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Addthemtothebowlwiththedressing,andtosstocoat.Addthepearandapplemixturetothesweetpotatoes.Addthecelery,walnuts,cranberries,andgreenonions.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

IndonesianGreenBeanSaladWithCabbageAndCarrots

Makes4servings Thistastysalad,loadedwithflavorandcrunchappeal,wasinspiredbygadogado,anIndonesianvegetablesaladwitharichpeanutdressing.Equallygoodservedchilledoratroomtemperature,thissaladcanbemadeaheadandkeptintherefrigeratorforadayortwo,aplusforbusypeople.

2cupsgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2cupsfinelyshreddedcabbage 1⁄3cupgoldenraisins

1⁄4cupunsaltedroastedpeanuts

1garlicclove,minced 1mediumshallot,chopped 11⁄2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger

1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk

1.Lightlysteamthegreenbeans,carrots,andcabbageforabout5minutes,thenplacetheminalargebowl.Addtheraisinsandpeanutsandsetasidetocool.

2.Inafoodprocessororblender,pureethegarlic,shallot,andginger.Addthepeanutbutter,soysauce,lemonjuice,sugar,salt,andcayenne,andprocessuntilblended.Addthecoconutmilkandblenduntilsmooth.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

Giardiniera

Makes6servings IfindmostcommercialbrandsofthisclassicItalianvegetablesaladtobetoovinegaryandexpensive.Makingyourownismorecost-effective,andyoucanadjustthedressingtosuityourtaste.

1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchrounds

1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1cupsmallcauliflowerflorets 2celeryribs,finelychopped 1⁄2cupchoppedonion

2tablespoonssalt 1⁄4cupslicedpimiento-stuffedgreenolives

1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecarrot,bellpepper,cauliflower,celery,andonion.Stirinthesaltandaddenoughcoldwatertocover.Tightlycoverthebowlandrefrigeratefor4to6hours.

2.Drainandrinsethevegetablesandplacetheminalargebowl.Addtheolivesandsetaside. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,sugar,crushedredpepper,blackpepper,vinegar,andoil,and

mixwell.Pourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtossgentlytocombine.Coverandrefrigerateovernightbeforeserving.

ChilledCucumberSalad

Makes6servings Thinslicesofredonionaddalovelycolorcontrastandburstofflavortothisversatilecucumbersalad.Byusingadifferentherborswappingoutotheringredients,youcantransformthissimplesaladintoarangeofflavors.SeeVariationsbelowforsomedeliciousoptions.

2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2smallredonion,cutinto1⁄8-inchslices

3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonschoppedfreshdillweed 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Pinchsugar

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecucumbersandonion.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthelemonjuice,oil,dillweed,salt,pepper,andsugar.Pourthe

dressingoverthesaladmixtureandtossgentlytocoat.Refrigeratefor1hour,untilchilledandserve.

•Insteadofdillweed,usefreshbasilandswaptheredonionforgarlic.

•Usecilantroinsteadofthedillweedandlimejuiceinplaceofthelemon.

•Replacetheredonionwith3or4mincedgreenonions.

•Usesherryvinegarinsteadofthelemonjuice.

•Insteadofoliveoil,useequalamountsofwalnutoilandcanolaorgrapeseedoil.

•Useparsleyinsteadofthedillweed,andsprinklewithtoastedchoppedwalnuts.

DaikonSalad

Makes4servings BlacksesameseedsprovideadramaticgarnishtothislightandlovelyAsian-stylesaladmadewithtwokindsofradish.Ifblacksesameseedsareunavailable,substitutetoastedwhitesesameseedsorsimplyomitthem.MirinisasweetJapanesecookingwinemadefromrice.Lookforitinnaturalfoodstores,Asianmarkets,orwell-stockedsupermarkets.

1mediumdaikonradish,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3smallredradishes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupricevinegar

1tablespoonsugar 2teaspoonsmirin(seeheadnote) 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1tablespoonblacksesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethedaikonandredradishesandsetaside. 2.Inaseparatesmallbowl,combinethevinegar,sugar,mirin,oil,andsalt,andmixwell.Pourthe

dressingovertheradishes.Setasideforatleast15minutesbeforeserving. 3.Spoontheradishsaladinto4smallbowls,sprinklewithsesameseeds,andserve.

SesameCucumberSalad

Makes4to6servings Thelight,delicateflavorsofthisAsian-flavoredsaladofferasweetcomplimenttoasushimeal.

2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 3tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 2teaspoonsricevinegar 1teaspoonsugar 2tablespoonstoastedsesameseeds

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethecucumbersandparsleyandsetaside. 2.Inaseparatesmallbowl,combinetheoil,soysauce,mirin,vinegar,andsugar,stirringtoblend.

Pourthedressingoverthecucumbers.Setasideforatleast10minutes. 3.Spoonthecucumbersaladintosmallbowls,sprinklewithsesameseeds,andserve.

EggplantAndBellPepperSalad

Makes4servings ThisrecipeisinspiredbyasaladIenjoyedinaMoroccanrestaurant.IliketouseJapaneseorAsianeggplantsherebecausetheyhavefewerseedsandamoredelicateflavorthantheWesternglobeeggplants.IfJapaneseeggplantsareunavailable,use1mediumglobeeggplantinstead.Thissaladtastesbestwhenallowedtomarinateforabit.

2mediumJapaneseeggplants,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2mediumredbellpeppers,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonswhitebalsamicvinegar 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1smallheadromainelettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutpieces,forgarnish

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Placetheeggplantsandbellpeppersinthepreparedpan,andbakeuntiltender,15to20minutes.Transfertheeggplantsandpepperstoalargebowlandsetasidetocoolfor10minutes.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,garlic,sugar,salt,andcrushedredpepper.Mixwellandpouroverthecooledvegetables.Coverandrefrigerateforatleast30minutes.

3.Spreadtheromaineonaservingplatter.Spoontheeggplantandpeppermixtureontotheromaineandtopwiththeremainingmarinade.Garnishwithwalnutsandserve.

CornAndRedBeanSalad

Makes4servings ThisheartyandcolorfulsaladisagreataccompanimentfortheSearedPortobelloFajitasortheBeer-MarinatedSeitanFajitas.Totransformthissaladintoatemptingone-dishmeal,combineitwithabout3cupsofcookedlong-grainbrownrice.

1(10-ounce)packagefrozencornkernels,cooked 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantroorparsley 1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecorn,beans,celery,greenonions,andcilantro,andsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,cumin,sugar,salt,andpepper.Mixwellandpourthedressingoverthevegetables.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

CaponataSalad

Makes6servings Thisclassicsweet-tartSicilianeggplantsaladcanbeenjoyedonitsownoraspartofanantipastoplatter.Italsomakesadeliciousbruschettatoppingwhenservedatroomtemperature.

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1mediumeggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1smallredonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 2cupschoppedfreshordrainedcannedplumtomatoes 2tablespoonscapers 3tablespoonsredwinevinegar 2teaspoonssugar 1tablespoonmincedfreshbasilor1teaspoondried 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheeggplant,onion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about15minutes.Addthetomatoes,cover,andcook5minuteslonger.Stirinthecapers,vinegar,sugar,basil,andsaltandsimmer,uncovered,for5minutestoallowflavorstodevelop.

2.Removefromheatandallowtocoolslightly,thentransfertoalargebowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about2hours.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.

YellowMungBeanSaladWithBroccoliAndMango

Makes4servings Diverseingredientscometogetherinthissaladofvividcolorsandflavors.Yellowmungbeans,alsocalledmoongdal,aremungbeansthathavebeenhulledandsplit.Theycookupquicklyanddon'trequiresoaking.LookforthematgourmetgrocersorIndianmarkets.

1⁄2cupyellowmungbeans,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

3cupssmallbroccoliflorets,blanched 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1smallredbellpepper,chopped 1jalapeñoorotherhotgreenchile,seededandminced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonsgrapeseedoil Salt 1⁄4teaspoonsugar

1⁄3cupunsaltedroastedcashews,forgarnish

1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemungbeansuntiljusttender,18to20minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwatertocool.Transferthebeanstoalargebowl.Addthebroccoli,mango,bellpepper,chile,andcilantro.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheginger,lemonjuice,oil,salttotaste,andsugar.Stirtomixwell,thenpourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtosstocombine.Sprinklewithcashewsandserve.

GreenBeanAndPearSaladWithAlmonds

Makes4servings Acreamysesame-almonddressingisthecrowninggloryonthisluscioussaladmadewithtendercookedgreenbeans,juicypears,andcrunchyalmonds.

1⁄4cuptoastedsesameoil

3tablespoonsricevinegar 2tablespoonsalmondbutter 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonagavenectar 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 1carrot,cutonthediagonalinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupmincedredonion

2ripepears,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄2cuptoastedsliveredalmonds

1⁄4cupgoldenraisins

4to6cupsmixedsaladgreens

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheoil,vinegar,almondbutter,soysauce,agavenectar,ginger,andcayenne.Processtoblend.Setaside.

2.Inasaucepanofboilingwater,immersethegreenbeansandcarrotandcookuntilcrisp-tender,about5minutes.Drainandtransfertoalargebowl.Addtheonion,pears,almonds,andraisins.Addthedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Lineaservingplatterorindividualplateswiththesaladgreens,spoonthesaladmixtureontop,andserve.

Cranberry-CarrotSaladWithCitrus-WalnutVinaigrette

Makes4servings Isetouttocomeupwithalighteralternativetothetraditionalmayo-basedcarrot-raisinsalad.Whatbeganasanexperimentdevelopedintoasaladthatisnotonlylightanddeliciousbutalsovisuallystunning.

1poundcarrots,shredded 1cupsweeteneddriedcranberries 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutpieces

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonstoastedwalnutoil 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecarrots,cranberries,andwalnuts.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthelemonjuice,walnutoil,sugar,salt,andpepper.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombineandserve.

Fennel-OrangeSaladWithBlackOlivesAndPineNuts

Makes4servings Thisrefreshingsaladisinspiredbyanoldfamilyfavoritethatmymotherusedtomake.Itgenerallyaccompaniedpastamealstoaidindigestion,ostensiblybecauseorangesarealkaline-forminginthesystemandfennelcontainsacompoundthathasbeenbelievedsinceancienttimestopromotegooddigestion.

1mediumfennelbulb,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2oranges,peeled,quartered,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4largeor8smallBostonlettuceleaves 1⁄4cuptoastedpinenuts

1.Inalargebowl,combinethefennel,oranges,olives,andparsley.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,whisktogethertheoil,lemonjuice,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtossgentlytocombine.

3.Arrangealayerofthelettuceleavesonaservingplatterorindividualplates.Spoonthesaladontopofthelettuce,sprinklewiththepinenuts,andserve.

YellowBeetSaladWithPearsAndPecans

Makes4servings Thisheartywintersaladshowcasesyellowbeets,onceonlyseenatfarmer'smarketsandspecialtygrocers,butnowavailableinmanysupermarkets.Ifyoucan'tfindyellowbeets,redbeetsmaybeusedinstead,takingcarethatjuicefromtheredbeetsdoesn'trunanddetractfromtheappearanceofthesalad.

3to4mediumyellowbeets 2tablespoonswhitebalsamicvinegar 3tablespoonsveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 3tablespoonsvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought 1tablespoonsoymilk 11⁄2tablespoonsmincedfreshdillweed

1tablespoonmincedshallot 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2ripeBoscpears Juiceof1lemon 1smallheadredleaflettuce,tornintobite-sizepieces 1⁄2cuptoastedpecanpieces

1.Steamthebeetsuntiltender,thencoolandpeelthem.Cutthebeetsintomatchsticksandplacetheminashallowbowl.Addthevinegarandtosstocoat.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,sourcream,soymilk,dillweed,shallot,salt,andpepper.Setaside.

3.Corethepearsandcuttheminto1⁄4-inchdice.Placethepearsinamediumbowl,addthelemonjuice,andtossgentlytocombine.Dividethelettuceamong4saladplatesandspoonthepearsandthebeetsontop.Drizzlethedressingoverthesalad,sprinklewithpecans,andserve.

EndiveAndOrangeSaladWithToastedPecans

Makes4servings Thislightandlovelysaladisanelegantwaytostartameal.Iffig-infusedbalsamicvinegarisunavailable,useawhitewineortarragonvinegarinstead.

2mediumheadsBelgianendive,leavesseparated 2naveloranges,peeled,halved,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupchoppedtoastedpecans

2tablespoonsmincedredonion 3tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄2tablespoonsfig-infusedbalsamicvinegar

1⁄4teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshpomegranateseeds(optional)

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheendive,oranges,pecans,andonion.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stiruntilblended.

Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithpomegranateseeds,ifusing,andserve.

FreshTomatoSalad

Makes4servings Thissaladisacelebrationofthetomatoandshouldbereservedforthesummermonthswhenfreshripetomatoesareattheirpeak.

2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonstarragonvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

4largeripetomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

4to8Bostonlettuceleaves 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1tablespoontornfreshbasilleaves

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,oil,vinegar,salt,andpepper.Stiruntilblended.Setaside. 2.Arrangetheslicedtomatoesonalargeplatterorindividualplateslinedwiththelettuceleaves.

Sprinkleparsleyandbasiloverthetomatoesanddrizzlewithdressing.Letthesaladrestatroomtemperaturetoallowtheflavorstomingle,about10minutes,andthenserve.

TuscanBreadAndTomatoSalad

Makes4servings Thisheartysalad,calledpanzanella,hasmanyvariations,butgoodbread,oliveoil,andtomatoesareessential,soplantomakethisonlywhentomatoesareinseason.

1⁄2poundday-oldcrustyItalianbread,cutinto1⁄2-inchcubes

1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonsredwinevinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupoliveoil

2or3largeripetomatoes,chopped 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandcutinto

1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄2cupchoppedredonion

1⁄3cupbrine-curedblackolives,pittedandhalved

1tablespooncapers 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasilleaves

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Arrangethebreadcubesonbakingsheetinsinglelayer.Bakeuntillightlytoasted,about10minutes,tossingonce.Setasidetocool.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,vinegar,sugar,salt,andpepper.Whiskintheoiluntilblended.Setaside.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethetomatoes,cucumber,onion,olives,capers,basil,andparsley,andthetoastedbreadcubes.Addthedressing,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

SyrianBreadSalad

Makes4servings SimilartotheTuscanpanzanella,thisSyrianbreadsalad,calledfattoush,ismadewithpitabreadandavarietyofvegetables.Likepanzanella,goodtomatoesandoliveoilareessential.

3(6-inch)pitabreads,tornintobite-sizepieces 2largeripetomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1smallredonion,chopped 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄3cupchoppedgreenbellpepper

1⁄4cuppittedbrine-curedblackolives

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

2garliccloves,minced Juiceof1lemon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Pinchgroundcayenne 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Arrangethepitapiecesonabakingsheetinasinglelayer.Bakeuntillightlytoasted,about10minutes,thentransfertoalargebowl.

2.Addthetomatoes,onion,cucumber,bellpepper,olives,andparsley.Setaside. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,lemonjuice,salt,cayenne,andoil.Mixwellandpourover

thesalad.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

EdamameAndSnowPeaSaladWithLime-GingerDressing

Makes4servings Afragrantdressingofsesameoil,ginger,andlimeanointsthisrefreshingsaladmadewithprotein-richedamame,crispsnowpeas,andotherflavorfulvegetables.

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonsgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 3ouncessnowpeas,trimmedandblanched 11⁄2cupscookedfreshorfrozenshellededamame

1largecarrot,shredded 1mediumyellowbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 3greenonions,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethelimejuice,ginger,sugar,salt,grapeseedoil,andsesameoil.Mixwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethesnowpeas,edamame,carrot,bellpepper,greenonions,andparsley.Addthedressing,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

POTATOSALADSANDSLAWS

RetroPotatoSaladRedux

Makes4to6servings Ifyou'relongingforaveganversionoftheclassicpotatosalad,liketherecipemostofusgrewupwith,thisrecipeistheoneforyou,completewithceleryandsweetpicklerelish.Veganmayonnaiseandasplashofsoymilkmakeitvegan.It'sahitwithchildrenofallages.

11⁄2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled

2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupsweetpicklerelish

3tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1⁄2to¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1tablespoonsoymilk 1tablespoontarragonvinegar 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofsaltedboilingwater,cookthepotatoesuntiljusttender,about30minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,peelthepotatoesandcuttheminto1-inchdice.Transferthepotatoestoalargebowlandaddthecelery,picklerelish,andgreenonions.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,soymilk,vinegar,mustard,salt,andpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellblended.Pourthedressingontothepotatomixture,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

French-StylePotatoSalad

Makes4to6servings TheslightlyanisescentoftarragonpermeatesthissaladmadetheFrenchway—withavinaigretteratherthanmayonnaisedressing.AfewthinlyslicedFrenchcornichonsareadeliciousaddition.Ifyoudon'tliketarragon,justomitit—you'llstillhaveadelicioussalad.Youcanalsoaddalittlefreshordrieddillweedinstead,ifyouenjoytheflavor.

11⁄2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonmincedfreshchives 1teaspoonmincedfreshtarragonor1⁄2teaspoondried

1⁄3cupoliveoil

2tablespoonswhitewineortarragonvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄8teaspoonsugar

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltenderbutstillfirm,about30minutes.Drainandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices.Transfertoalargebowlandaddtheparsley,chives,andtarragon.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,salt,pepper,andsugar.Pourthedressingontothepotatomixtureandtossgentlytocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Chillfor1to2hoursbeforeserving.

Three-AlarmPotatoSalad

Makes4to6servings Thisisonehotpotatosalad,perfectforallthosespicyfoodloversinyourcrowd.Thecreamyrichnessoftheavocadooffersaflavorfulrespitefromtheheat.

2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled 1smallredonion,minced 1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,chopped

2celeryribs,chopped 1or2smallfreshhotchiles,seededandminced 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1⁄3cuphottomatosalsa

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1ripeHassavocado

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltenderbutstillfirm,about30minutes.Drainwellandletcool.Cutthepotatoesintobite-sizechunksandtransfertoalargebowl.Addtheonion,bellpepper,celery,chiles,andparsleyandsetaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,blendthemayonnaise,salsa,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste. 3.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Chillfor1to2hours.Pit,peel,and

cuttheavocadointo1⁄2-inchdiceandaddtothesalad,stirringgentlytocombine,andserve.

RoastedPotatoSaladWithChickpeasAndSun-DriedTomatoes

Makes4to6servings Roastinggivesthepotatoesloadsofextraflavorinthisheartysaladthatisfillingenoughtoserveasamaindish,thankstotheadditionofprotein-richchickpeas.Sincethisrecipeusesmostlypantryingredients(exceptthepotatoesandparsley),itmakesagoodwintersalad.

11⁄2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumshallot,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupoliveoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄3cupchoppeddrainedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

1⁄4cupgreenolives,pittedandhalved

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Inalargebowl,combinethepotatoes,shallot,and1tablespoonoftheoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandtosstocoat.Transferthepotatoesandshallottoabakingsheetandroast,turningonce,untiltenderandgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Transfertoalargebowlandsetasidetocool.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining3tablespoonsoilwiththevinegarandsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,olives,andparsleytothecookedpotatoesandshallots.Drizzlewiththedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.

PotatoAndWhiteBeanSaladWithRoastedRedPepper

Makes4servings Capersandasprightlymustardvinaigretteaddsatangyflavortothisheartyandcolorfulpotatosalad.

11⁄2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled

1mediumredbellpepper 1(15.5-ounce)cancannelliniorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 3greenonions,minced 1tablespooncapers 1⁄3cupoliveoil

3tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,about30minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.

2.Roastthebellpepperoveranopenflameorunderthebroileruntilcharredandblackenedonallsides.Placethepepperinsideapaperfor10minutes.Peel,halve,andseedthepepper,scrapingoffanyblackbits.Cutintothin1-inchstripsandsetaside.

3.Whenthepotatoesarecool,cutinto1-inchchunks.Transfertoalargebowl.Addtheroastedpeppersalongwiththebeans,greenonions,andcapersandtossgentlytocombine.

4.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,mustard,salt,andblackpepperandstirtoblend.Addthedressingtothepotatosaladandmixgentlytocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

German-StylePotatoSalad

Makes4to6servings Tempehbaconaddsitssmokyflavortothisheartysweet-and-sourpotatosaladinspiredbytheGermanclassic.

11⁄2poundswhitepotatoes,unpeeled

1⁄2cupoliveoil

4slicestempehbacon,homemade(seeTempehBacon)orstore-bought 1mediumbunchgreenonions,chopped 1tablespoonall-purposeflour 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄3cupwhitewinevinegar

1⁄4cupwater

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiljusttender,about30minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehbaconandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutestotal.Removefromskillet,andsetasidetocool.

3.Cutthecooledpotatoesinto1-inchchunksandplaceinalargebowl.Crumbleorchopthecookedtempehbaconandaddtothepotatoes.

4.Reheattheskilletovermediumheat.Addthegreenonionsandcookfor1minutetosoften.Stirintheflour,sugar,vinegar,water,salt,andpepper,andbringtoaboil,stirringuntilsmooth.Pourthehotdressingontothepotatoes.Stirgentlytocombineandserve.

PotatoSaladWithArtichokeHeartsAndGrapeTomatoes

Makes4to6servings Ilovepairingpotatoesandartichokesingratinsandotherhotdishes,soitisnosurprisethatthey'realsocompatibleinthissophisticatedsalad.Grapetomatoesaregenerallyflavorfulallyearround,orsubstitutecherrytomatoesordicedplumtomatoes.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated).

11⁄2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchdice

1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts,cooked 2cupshalvedripegrapetomatoes 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas,thawed

3greenonions,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄3cupoliveoil

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiljusttenderbutstillfirm,about15minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.

2.Quartertheartichokesandaddthemtothepotatoes.Addthetomatoes,peas,greenonions,andparsleyandsetaside.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,lemonjuice,garlic,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell,pourthedressingoverpotatosalad,andtossgentlytocombine.Setasideatroomtemperaturetoallowflavorstoblend,about20minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

PotatoSaladWithSeitanStripsAndTarragon-MustardVinaigrette

Makes4to6servings Servethisheartysaladtothemeatandpotatoloversinyourcrowd.Ifyou'renotafanoftarragon,usewhitewinevinegarinsteadandomitthetarragon,usingparsleyoranotherherbthatyouenjoy.

11⁄2poundssmallredpotatoes,unpeeledandhalvedorquartered

1⁄2cupmincedredonion

2celeryribs,chopped 1⁄3cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil

6ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1tablespoonDijonmustard 1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonstarragonvinegar 1teaspoonmincedfreshtarragonor1⁄4teaspoondried

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes.Drainwellandplaceinalargebowl.Addtheonionandceleryandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonallsides,about5minutes.Addtothepotatomixture.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1⁄3cupoilwiththemustard,garlic,vinegar,tarragon,salt,andpepper.Blendwell.Pourthedressingoverthepotatosalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

Indonesian-StylePotatoSalad

Makes4to6servings InspiredbytheIndonesianvegetablesaladcalledgadogado,thisflavorfuldishismaderichandcreamybytheadditionofpeanutbutterandcoconutmilk.

11⁄2poundssmallwhitepotatoes,unpeeled

1cupfrozenpeas,thawed 1⁄2cupshreddedcarrot

4greenonions,chopped 1tablespoongrapeseedoil 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonAsianchilipaste

2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonricevinegar ¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 3tablespoonschoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,20to30minutes.Drainwellandsetasidetocool.

2.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinto1-inchchunksandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthepeas,carrot,andgreenonions,andsetaside.

3.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirinthepeanutbutter,sugar,chilipaste,soysauce,vinegar,andabouthalfofthecoconutmilk.Simmerovermediumheatfor5minutes,stirringfrequentlytomakeasmoothsauce.Addasmuchoftheremainingcoconutmilkasneededforacreamyconsistency.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtosswelltocombine.Garnishwithpeanutsandserve.

SweetPotatoAndBroccoliSaladWithPomegranate-PeanutDressing

Makes4to6servings Thisgorgeoussaladisdefinitelynotyourmother'spotatosalad—butevenMomwouldhavetoagreethatitisonedeliciousandbeautifuldish.Ifpomegranateseedsareunavailable,addsweeteneddriedcranberriesinsteadtoaddthattouchofscarlet.

3sweetpotatoes,unpeeled 2cupslightlysteamedbroccoliflorets 2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupcreamypeanutbutter

1teaspoonmincedfreshginger 1⁄4cupgrapeseedoil

1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupcrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish

2tablespoonsfreshpomegranateseedsor1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthesweetpotatoesandenoughwatertocovertoboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattomediumandsimmeruntiltender,butstillfirm,about30minutes.Drainandcool,thenpeelthemandcutinto1⁄2-inchchunksandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthebroccoli,celery,greenonions,andparsley.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethepeanutbutter,ginger,oil,lemonjuice,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Garnishwithpeanutsandpomegranateseedsandserve.

CreamyColeslaw

Makes4servings Thisclose-to-classiccoleslawusesvegansoyproductstomakethecreamydressing.

1smallheadgreencabbage,finelyshredded 1largecarrot,shredded ¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupsoymilk

2tablespoonscidervinegar 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoondrymustard

1⁄4teaspoonceleryseeds

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecabbageandcarrotandsetaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,soymilk,vinegar,sugar,mustard,celeryseeds,salt,

andpeppertotaste.Mixuntilsmoothandwellblended.Addthedressingtotheslawandmixwelltocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

German-StyleKool-Sla

Makes8servings LikeGermanpotatosalad,German-stylecabbagesalad(koolsla)issweetandsourratherthancreamy.Thisrecipemakesalot,butiseasilyhalved.

1mediumheadgreencabbage,shredded 1smallyellowonion,minced 1⁄2mediumgreenbellpepper,minced

¾cupsugar ¾cupcidervinegar ¾cupgrapeseedoil 1teaspoonceleryseeds 1teaspoondrymustard 1teaspoonsalt

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecabbage,onion,andbellpepperandsetaside. 2.Inasmallsaucepancombinethesugar,vinegar,oil,celeryseeds,mustard,andsalt,andcookover

mediumheat,stirringuntilthesugardissolvesandthedressingishot.Pourthehotdressingoverthecabbagemixtureandtosstocombine.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutesbeforeserving.

RedCabbageSlawWithBlack-VinegarDressing

Makes6servings Chineseblackvinegarandblacksesameseedsteamupwithredcabbagetoproduceaboldandvibrantslawthattastesasgoodasitlooks.Szechuanpeppercornsarenotactuallyamemberofthepeppercornfamily,butratheradistinctivespicefromthepricklyashtree.Ifunavailable,youcanomitthemandstillhaveayummyslaw.Ifnapacabbageisunavailable,useregulargreencabbage.ChineseblackvinegarisacomplexvinegarsimilartobalsamicvinegarandisavailableinAsianmarketsandgourmetgrocers.Ifyoucan'tfindit,usebalsamicvinegarinsteadandtheslawwillstilltastegreat.

4cupsshreddedredcabbage 2cupsthinlyslicednapacabbage 1cupshreddeddaikonradish 1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

2tablespoonsChineseblackvinegar(seeheadnote) 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoongrapeseedoil 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundSzechuanpeppercorns(seeheadnote)

1tablespoonblacksesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheredcabbage,napa,anddaikonandsetaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuice,vinegar,soysauce,grapeseedoil,sesameoil,ginger,

sugar,andpeppercorns.Blendwell.Pourthedressingontotheslaw,stirringtocoat.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Coverandrefrigeratetoallowflavorstoblend,about2hours.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandserve.

AsianSlaw

Makes4servings SimilartotheRedCabbageSlawwithBlack-VinegarDressingbutmadewithlessexoticingredients,thisisaquickandeasyslawtowhipupasanaccompanimenttotheVietnamesePo'BoysorTeriyakiTofuWraps.Tosavetime,substitutebaggedshreddedcabbage(coleslawmix)forthenapaandcarrot.

8ouncesnapacabbage,cutcrosswiseinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1cupgratedcarrot 1cupgrateddaikonradish 2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsricevinegar 1tablespoongrapeseedoil 2teaspoonstoastedsesameoil 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoondrymustard

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonschoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish(optional)

1.Inalargebowl,combinethenapacabbage,carrot,daikon,greenonions,andparsley.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,grapeseedoil,sesameoil,soysauce,ginger,sugar,mustard,

andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stiruntilwellblended.Pourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtossgentlytocoat.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Coverandrefrigeratetoallowflavorstoblend,about2hours.Sprinklewithpeanuts,ifusing,andserve.

CrunchySesameSlaw

Makes4servings Theoptionaladditionofchowmeinnoodlesaddsadeliciousandsurprisingcrunchtothistastyslaw.

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2tablespoonsricevinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsshreddedgreencabbage 1mediumcarrot,shredded 12snowpeas,trimmedandcutdiagonallyintothinmatchsticks 2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonstoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish 1cupcrispychowmeinnoodles(optional)

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,vinegar,soysauce,sesameoil,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirwelltoblendandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethecabbage,carrot,snowpeas,andgreenonions.Pourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtossgentlytocoat.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Sprinklewithtoastedsesameseedsandchowmeinnoodles,ifusing.Refrigerate,covered,untilreadytoserve.

RainbowSlaw

Makes6servings Avarietyofcolors,textures,andflavors,makesthisunusualslawprettytolookatandfuntoeat.IfAsianpearsareunavailable,substituteanappleoraripeBoscpear.

1⁄2smallheadgreencabbage,finelyshredded

1largecarrot,shredded 1cupshreddedfennelbulb 1Asianpear,halved,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupdriedsweetenedcranberries

2tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1cupveganvanillayogurt 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecabbage,carrot,fennel,pear,cranberries,andgreenonionsandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyogurt,lemonjuice,andsugarandblenduntilsmooth.Addthedressingtotheslaw,stirringwelltocoat.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetaside,covered,toallowflavorstoblend,about20minutes.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.

BroccoliSlawWithAppleAndWalnuts

Makes4to6servings Shreddedbroccolistems,called"broccolislaw,"canbefoundinsupermarkets,andmakeanicechangefromtheusualcabbageslaw.Thisheartyslaw,madewithwalnutandapple,isadecidedlywinterdish.

1FujiorGalaapple,halved,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1(12-ounce)bagbroccolislaw 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutpieces

1tablespoonsugar 1⁄4cupwhitebalsamicvinegar

1⁄4cupwalnutoil

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheapplesandlemonjuiceandtosstopreventdiscoloration.Addthebroccolislawandwalnutpiecesandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesugar,vinegar,walnutoil,salt,andpepper.Mixwellandpourthedressingovertheslawmixture.Tosswelltocombineandserve.

TahiniBroccoliSlaw

Makes4to6servings Makeyourownbroccolislawbyshreddingthebroccolistalkswiththeshreddingdisconyourfoodprocessor.ThecreamytahinidressingcomplementsthebroccolinicelyforatastyslawloadedwithcalciumandvitaminC.

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2tablespoonswhitemiso 1tablespoonricevinegar 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2teaspoonssoysauce 1(12-ounce)bagbroccolislaw 2greenonions,minced 1⁄4cuptoastedsesameseeds

1.Inalargebowl,whisktogetherthetahini,miso,vinegar,oil,andsoysauce.Addthebroccolislaw,greenonions,andsesameseedsandtosstocoat.

2.Setasidefor20minutesbeforeserving.

SpicySouthwestern-StyleColeslaw

Makes4servings ShreddedredandgreencabbagesaretossedinaspicyvinaigretteforalightandflavorfulslawthatmakesagreataccompanimentforchilioraMexicancasserole.

2cupsshreddedgreencabbage 2cupsshreddedredcabbage 1mediumredbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonscidervinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoonchilipowder

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inalargebowl,combinethegreenandredcabbage,bellpepper,andparsley.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,sugar,salt,cumin,chilipowder,andcayenne.Blendwell.Pourthedressingoverthevegetablesandtosstocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Coverandrefrigeratetoallowflavorstoblend,about2hours,andserve.

BEAN,GRAIN,ANDPASTASALADS

TropicalBlackBeanSaladWithMango

Makes4to6servings Thiscolorfulandflavorfulsaladcanbetransformedintoaheartymain-dishsaladwiththeadditionof2or3cupsofcookedlong-grainbrownrice.

3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutintoa1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄2cupchoppedredbellpepper

1⁄4cupmincedredonion

1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantro

1jalapeño,seededandminced(optional) 3tablespoonsgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inalargebowl,combinethebeans,mango,bellpepper,onion,cilantro,andjalapeñoifusing,andsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,whisktogethertheoil,limejuice,agavenectar,salt,andcayenne.Pourthedressingontothesaladandmixwell.Refrigeratefor20minutesandserve.

WhiteBeanSaladWithFennelAndAvocado

Makes4to6servings Creamycannellinibeansarethestarofthissalad,combinedwithadazzlingarrayofcontrastingtexturesandcomplementaryflavors,includingfragrantfennel,piquantolives,andbutteryavocado.Add3cupsofcoldcookedbrownriceandturnthisintoaone-dishmeal.

3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canscannellinibeansorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1smallfennelbulb,shredded 1cupripegrapetomatoes,halved 1⁄4cupmincedredonion

1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1⁄4cupkalamataolives,pittedandsliced

1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1ripeHassavocado

1.Inalargebowl,combinethebeans,fennel,tomatoes,onion,parsley,andolives.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,lemonjuice,sugar,basil,marjoram,salt,andpepper.Setaside. 3.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Addtheavocadotothesaladanddrizzlewith

thedressing.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

GrainAndBeanSalads Whole grains and beans are the foundation of a healthful vegan diet, so it's no surprise they have become popular salad

ingredients as well. From rice in its many varieties, including basmati, jasmine, and the basic brown, to quinoa, bulgur, andcouscous,cookedcoldgrainsareanutritiouscomponenttoasatisfyingsalad.When paired with beans such as lentils, cannellini, kidney, pinto, and black, you have the makings of a satisfying dish thattranscends a simple salad and can become a meal in itself. Add cooked or raw vegetables, nuts, seeds, or fruit, and acomplementarydressing,thenserveoveryourfavoritesaladgreens.Quick,easy,nutritious,andgreattasting—whatmorecouldyouaskfor?Bestofall,whenyouusetheseingredientcomponentsin different combinations, you create an astonishingvariety of salads.Next timeyouhave a small amount of cooked leftovergrainsorbeansintherefrigerator,thinkaboutusingthemasabasisforasalad.

WarmLentilSaladWithWalnuts

Makes4servings Tinygreenlentils,orFrenchlentils,arethemostflavorfulvarietyoflentils.Inthissalad,theyarecomplementedbythecrunchoftoastedwalnutsanddressedinazestyDijonvinaigrette.Forextraflavor,drizzlewithasmallamountofwalnutoilwhenreadytoserveoromittheoliveoilandusehalfwalnutoilandhalfgrapeseedoilinthedressing.

1cupgreenlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 1mediumshallot,halved 1garlicclove,crushed 2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupfinelychoppedredbellpepper

1⁄3cupchoppedtoastedwalnuts

1⁄4cupfinelychoppedredonion

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Bringamediumsaucepanofsaltedwatertoaboil.Addthelentilsandreturntoaboil,thenreducetheheattolow.Coverandcookuntillentilsaretender,about45minutes.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mincetheshallotandgarlic.Addthevinegar,mustard,oil,oregano,salt,andblackpepperandprocessuntilwellblended.Setaside.

3.Whenthelentilsaretender,drainwellandtransfertoaservingbowl.Addthebellpepper,walnuts,onion,andparsley.Addenoughdressingtocoatandtossgentlytocombine.Servewarm.

LentilSaladWithChiles

Makes4servings Earthybrownlentilsmakeagreatsalad—aslongasyoudon'tovercookthem.Theheatlevelofthissaladdependsontheamountandtypeofchilesused—fromsuper-hottomildlyflavorful.

1cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 4ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1or2hotormildchiles,seededandminced 1⁄3cupchoppedgreenonions

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 4tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonssherryorbalsamicvinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Bringamediumsaucepanofsaltedwatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthelentils,returntoaboil,thenreducetolow.Coverandcookuntilthelentilsaretender,about40minutes.

2.Drainthelentilswellandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthetomatoes,celery,chiles,greenonions,parsley,oil,andvinegar.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,tosswelltocombine,andserve.

SouthwesternThree-BeanSalad

Makes6to8servings Threekindsofbeanscombinedwithavarietyofvegetablesresultsinabeautifulsaladfilledwithgreatflavorsandtextures.Bestofall,thisrecipeyieldsgenerousportions,soit'sgreattofeedacrowd.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1cupfrozencornkernels,thawed 2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshcilantro 2ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1garlicclove,crushed 1teaspoonmincedcannedjalapeño 1⁄4teaspoonchilipowder

1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 1⁄4cupoliveoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1ripeHassavocado(optional)

1.Inalargebowl,combineallthebeans,thebellpepper,corn,greenonions,andcilantro.Setaside. 2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetomatoes,garlic,jalapeño,chilipowder,cumin,

vinegar,oil,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellblended.Pourthedressingontothesalad.Tosstocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

3.Coverandsetasidefor30minutes.Pit,peel,andcuttheavocadointo1⁄2-inchdice,ifusing.Addtothesaladandserve.

BlackBeanAndCornSaladWithCilantroDressing

Makes4servings ThisattractivesaladcontainsfavoriteflavorsofMexicanandSouthwesterncuisine.Serveitonabedoflettuceorcoldcookedrice—orboth.

2cupsfrozencorn,thawed 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,rinsedanddrained 1⁄2cupchoppedredbellpepper

1⁄4cupmincedredonion

1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro

1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonswater 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1.Inalargebowl,combinethecorn,beans,bellpepper,onion,andchiles.Setaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mincethegarlic.Addthecilantro,cumin,salt,andblackpepperandpulsetoblend.Addthelimejuice,water,andoilandprocessuntilwellblended.Pourthedressingoverthesaladandtosstocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

GrilledVegetableAntipastoSaladWithChickpeas

Makes4to6servings Thiscelebrationofsummerproducemakesanidealoutdoormeal.Whileyouhavethegrillon,makesomegrilledgarlicbreadtoservewithit.

1⁄2cupoliveoil

3tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonchoppedfreshbasil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1smalleggplant,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumfennelbulb,quartered 2largeportobellomushroomcaps,thicklysliced 2mediumzucchinioryellowsquash,trimmedandhalvedlengthwise 2mediumredbellpeppers,halvedlengthwiseandseeded 1(9-ounce)jarmarinatedartichokehearts,drainedandchopped 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1cupripecherrytomatoes,halved 1⁄3cupGaetaorkalamataolives,pitted

3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,garlic,basil,salt,andblackpepper.Mixwellandsetaside.Preheatthegrill.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheeggplant,onion,fennel,mushrooms,zucchini,andbellpeppers,anddrizzlewiththemarinade.Transferthevegetablestothehotgrill,brushingwithsomeofthemarinadeastheygrill.Grillfor4to5minutes,thenflipthevegetablesoverandgrillontheothersideuntiltender,about5minutesmore.Arrangethegrilledvegetablesonaplatterandsetaside.

3.Inamediumbowl,combinetheartichokehearts,chickpeas,tomatoes,olives,andparsley.Pouronasmuchoftheremainingmarinadeasneededtomoisten.Tosstocombineandthenspoonthechickpeamixtureontopofthegrilledvegetablesandserve.

ProvençalWhiteBeanSalad

Makes4servings Creamywhitebeansplaynicelyagainstthesteamedgreenbeansandothersaladingredients.Atangyvinaigrettebringsitalltogether.Thoughdeliciousonitsown,theadditionofcookedpastaorslicedpotatoesturnsthissaladintoaheartyone-dishmeal.

4ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1⁄3cupmincedredonion

1cupripecherrytomatoes,halved 1⁄4cuppittedniçoiseolives

1⁄3cupoliveoil

3tablespoonstarragonvinegar 1teaspoonDijonmustard 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄4teaspoonsugar

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about7minutes,andtransferthemtoalargebowl.Addthewhitebeans,onion,tomatoes,andolivesandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,mustard,garlic,parsley,sugar,salt,andpepper.Whiskuntilblendedandpouroverthesalad.Tossgentlyuntilwellmixed.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

WhiteBeanAndBroccoliSaladWithParsley-WalnutPesto

Makes4to6servings ThissatisfyingsaladcombinescreamycannellinibeansandbutteryYukonGoldpotatoeswithfreshbroccoliandkalamataolives.Therichfull-bodiedflavorofthewalnutdressingunifiestheingredientsintoadelightfulwhole.

1poundYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 3cupsbroccoliflorets 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannelliniorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved

1⁄2cupwalnutpieces

2garliccloves,finelyminced 1⁄2cupchoppedfreshparsley

1⁄4cupwalnutoil

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1.Steamthepotatoesuntilalmosttender,about10minutes.Steamthebroccoliuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Drainthepotatoesandbroccoliandplacetheminalargebowl.Addthebeans,olives,and1⁄4cupofthewalnutsandsetaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheremaining1⁄4cupwalnutswiththegarlicandprocessuntilwellminced.Addtheparsley,walnutoil,oliveoil,vinegar,salt,sugar,andcrushedredpepperandprocessuntilblended.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

Chickpea"Tuna"SaladInAvocados

Makes2to4servings Thissalad,reminiscentoftuna,looksandtastesgreat,especiallywhenmoundedontoavocadohalves.Choppedchickpeassupplythetextureandkelppowderprovidesthetasteofthesea.Serveoneortwoavocadohalvesperperson,dependingonwhetherthesaladisafirstcourseormaindish,foralightlunch.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

2celeryribs,minced 1⁄4cupmincedredbellpepper

2greenonions,minced 1⁄3cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought,plusmoreifneeded

1tablespoonplus1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1teaspoonkelppowder Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2ripeHassavocados Lettuceleaves,toserve

1.Inafoodprocessor,pulsethechickpeasuntilchopped,thentransfertoalargebowl.Addthecelery,bellpepper,greenonions,mayonnaise,1tablespoonofthelemonjuice,mustard,kelppowder,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwell,addingalittlemoremayonnaiseifthemixtureseemsdry.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutes.

2.Halveandpittheavocadosandbrushtheexposedfleshwiththeremaining1teaspoonlemonjuicetopreventdiscoloration.Dividethechickpeamixtureamongtheavocadohalves,pressinggentlywithaspoontomoundthesaladontotheavocados.Arrangethefilledavocadosonsaladplateslinedwiththelettuceleaves,andserve.

PuttanescaSeitanAndSpinachSalad

Makes4servings Youdon'tneedaplateofpastatoenjoythetantalizingflavorsofputtanesca—notablyolives,garlic,tomatoes,andcapers—whentheycanbesavoredinthisheartysalad.Ontheotherhand,tossingin2or3cupsofcookedpastaisn'tabadidea,anditeasilytransformsthissaladintoaheartyone-dishmeal.

4tablespoonsoliveoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

3garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved

1⁄2cupgreenolives,pittedandhalved

2tablespoonscapers 3cupsfreshbabyspinach,cutintostrips 11⁄2cupsripecherrytomatoes,halved

2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonstornfreshbasilleaves 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Transfertoalargebowlandsetasidetocool,about15minutes.

2.Whentheseitanhascooledtoroomtemperature,addthekalamataandgreenolives,capers,spinach,andtomatoes.Setaside.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining3tablespoonsoilwiththevinegar,sugar,salt,andpepper.Whiskuntilblended,thenpourthedressingoverthesalad.Addthebasilandparsley,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

CurriedWalnut"Chicken"Salad

Makes4servings Insteadofusingseitanasthevegan"chicken"inthisrecipe,trybakedmarinatedtofu,extra-firmtofu,orsimmeredtempeh.Servethissalad"luncheon-style,"scoopedontoalettuceleaforuseitasafillingforwrapsandwiches.

1tablespoonoliveoil 3cupschoppedseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought ¾cupchoppedtoastedwalnuts 2celeryribs,finelychopped 1⁄3cupshreddedcarrot

3tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1⁄4cupgoldenraisins

1⁄3cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1⁄3cupplainveganyogurt

2teaspoonshotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrowned,about7minutes.Transfertoalargebowl.Addthewalnuts,celery,carrot,greenonions,andraisins.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,yogurt,currypowder,andsalt.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,addingmorecurrypowderifdesired.Addthedressingtothesalad,tosstocombine,andserve.

Chinese"Chicken"Salad

Makes4servings IlikeusinganAsian-flavoredbakedmarinatedtofuinthisrecipe,butseitanortempehcanbeusedinstead,ifyouprefer.Youcanomitthelettucefromthesaladandwrapthe"chicken"saladinsoftlettuceleavestoenjoyaslettuceroll-ups.

2cupsfinelyshreddedromainelettuceorcabbage 1⁄2cupshreddedcarrot

1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1garlicclove,crushed 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 3tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 1tablespoonhotwater 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

12ouncesbakedmarinatedtofu(seeheadnote),choppedorshredded 1⁄3cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish

1.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,carrot,greenonions,andcilantro.Setaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mincethegarlicandginger,thenaddthepeanutbutter,water,lemonjuice,oil,soysauce,andsugar.Blenduntilsmooth.Pourthedressingoverthelettucemixture,addthetofu,andtosswelltocoat.Garnishwithpeanutsandserve.

RiceSaladWithCashewsAndDriedPapaya

Makes4servings Thisheartywinterricesaladgetsatasteofthetropicsthankstocrunchycashewsandsweetbitsofdriedpapaya.

31⁄2cupscookedbrownrice

1⁄2cupchoppedroastedcashews

1⁄2cupthinlysliceddriedpapaya

4greenonions,chopped 3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1⁄3cupgrapeseedoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargebowl,combinetherice,cashews,papaya,andgreenonions.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethelimejuice,agavenectar,andginger.Whiskintheoilandseason

withthesaltandpeppertotaste.Pourthedressingoverthericemixture,mixwell,andserve.

RoastedCauliflowerAndRiceSaladWithDijonVinaigrette

Makes4servings Thissaladissodeliciousitcanmakeacauliflower-loveroutofalmostanyone.Thesecretisroastingthecauliflower—atechniquethatbringsoutthebestinmanyvegetables,butperhapsmostremarkablysoincauliflower.

3cupssmallcauliflowerflorets 1⁄4cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar

2teaspoonsDijonmustard 1teaspoonsugar 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cannavybeansorotherwhitebeans,rinsedanddrained

3cupscookedbrownrice 1freshripetomato,chopped 1⁄2cupmincedredbellpepper

2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2tablespoonsgreenonions 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyordillweed

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Spreadthecaulifloweronalightlyoiledbakingpananddrizzlewiththe1tablespoonofoil.Seasonwithsaltandblackpepperandroastuntiltenderandlightlybrowned,turningonce,about15minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Whilethecauliflowerisroasting,combinetheremaining1⁄4cupoil,vinegar,mustard,sugar,1⁄2teaspoonsalt,andblackpeppertotasteinasmallbowl.Mixwellandsetaside.

3.Inalargebowl,combinetherice,tomato,bellpepper,celery,greenonions,andparsley.Pouronthereserveddressing,addtheroastedcauliflower,andtossgentlytocombine.

WhiteAndWildRiceSaladWithWalnuts,Cranberries,AndFigs

Makes4servings Acombinationofwhiteandwildriceareusedhereforcontrast,butasinglerice(orothercookedgrain)wouldworkjustaswell.Thenexttimeyoumakerice,putsomeasideinthefreezerforasaladsuchasthisone.

2cupscooledcookedwildrice 3cupscooledcookedbasmatiorotherlong-grainwhiterice 1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed 1⁄2cupchoppedtoastedwalnuts

1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

4freshripefigs,finelychopped 2greenonions,finelyminced 1⁄4cupcranberryjuice

1⁄4cupoliveoil

11⁄2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargebowlcombinethewildrice,basmatirice,peas,walnuts,cranberries,figs,andgreenonions.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecranberryjuice,oliveoil,balsamicvinegar,andsugar,andpouroverthericemixture.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandtosswelltocombine.Setasidefor30minutesbeforeservingorcoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.Serveatroomtemperature.

BrownRiceSaladWithBlack-EyedPeas

Makes4servings ThisSouthern-stylesalad,madewithblack-eyedpeasandrice,isadeliciouslyeasywaytoservethetraditionalNewYear'sdishbelievedtobringgoodluck.Bestofall,thisdishcanbemadeaheadoftimeandtherecipedoubleseasilyifyou'reservingacrowd.

3cupscookedlong-grainbrownrice 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblack-eyedpeas,rinsedanddrained

1⁄2cupmincedredonion

2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupchoppedtoastedpecans

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupoliveoil

3tablespoonscidervinegar 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inalargeservingbowl,combinetherice,black-eyedpeas,onion,celery,pecans,andparsley.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,thyme,salt,andcayenne.Mixwell,thenpourthedressingoverthesalad,tosstocombine,andserve.

EightTreasureBarleySalad

Makes4to6servings Barley,adeliciousbutunderappreciatedgrain,willgarnertheattentionitdeservesinthisdelightfulsaladloadedwithtastytreasures.

1cuppearlbarley 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cannavybeans,drainedandrinsed

1celeryrib,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 3greenonions,minced 1⁄2cupchoppedpittedkalamataolives

1⁄2cupdriedcherriesorsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄2cuptoastedpecanspieces,coarselychopped

1⁄2cupmincedfreshparsley

1garlicclove,pressed 3tablespoonssherryvinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupgrapeseedoil

1.Inalargesaucepan,bring21⁄2cupssaltedwatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthebarleyandreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthebarleyistender,about30minutes.Transfertoaservingbowl.

2.Addthebeans,celery,carrot,greenonions,olives,cherries,pecans,andparsley.Setaside. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,vinegar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Whiskintheoiluntil

wellblended.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tosstocombine,andserve.

Pistachio-PearCouscousSalad

Makes4servings Cookingthecouscousinwhitegrapejuiceaddsadelightfulsweetnessthatcomplementsthepearsinthiselegantsalad.Itmakesalovelylightlunch.Foranattractivepresentation,linesaladplateswithsoftlettuceleavesandspoonthesaladontop.Ifyoudon'thavepistachiosorripepearshandy,swapthemforapplesandwalnuts.

2cupswhitegrapejuice 1cupwater 11⁄2cupscouscous

Salt 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄2cupchoppedredonion

2celeryribs,minced 2ripepears 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledpistachios

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethegrapejuiceandwaterandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthecouscousandlightlysaltthewater.Cover,removefromheat,andsetasidefor10minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethebellpepper,onion,andcelery.Peelandcorethepearsandcutthemintochunks.Coarselychoponeofthepearsandplaceitinthebowlwiththevegetables.Add1tablespoonofthelemonjuiceandtosstocombine.

3.Intheblenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheremaining1pear,theremaining2tablespoonslemonjuice,oliveoil,salttotaste,andblackpepperandprocessuntilsmooth.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,addthecookedcouscousandthepistachios,andtosstocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.

GoldenCouscousSalad

Makes4servings Cookingthecouscouswithturmericgivesitagoldenglowthatcomplementstheothergolden-huedingredientsinthisbeautifulsalad.Choppedcilantroaddsavividcolorcontrast,nottomentiontrulydeliciousflavor.

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1mediumshallot,minced 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1cupcouscous 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1⁄2cupchoppeddriedapricots

1⁄4cupgoldenraisins

1⁄4cupchoppedunsaltedroastedcashews

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantroleaves 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsugar

1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallot,coriander,turmeric,cayenne,andcouscousandstiruntilfragrant,about2minutes,beingcarefulnottoburn.Stirinthebrothandsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenremovefromtheheat,cover,andletstandfor10minutes.

2.Transferthecookedcouscoustoalargebowl.Addthebellpepper,carrot,apricots,raisins,cashews,chickpeas,andcilantro.Tossgentlytocombineandsetaside.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining3tablespoonsofoilwiththelemonjuiceandsugar,stirringtoblend.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

ClassicTabbouleh

Makes4servings ThistraditionalLebanesesaladismadewithbulgur,tomato,andlotsofchoppedparsley.Somefreshmintmaybeadded,ifdesired.

2cupswater 1cupmedium-grindbulgur Salt 3ripeplumtomatoes,finelychopped 1⁄2cupmincedredonion

1⁄2cupchoppedcucumber

¾cupmincedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Stirinthebulgurandlightlysaltthewater.Cover,removefromheat,andsetasideuntilthebulgursoftensandthewaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.Ifanywaterremains,drainitoff,pressingoutanyremainingmoisture.

2.Transferthecookedbulgurtoalargebowlandaddthetomatoes,onion,cucumber,andparsley.Addtheoliveoilandlemonjuice.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandtosswelltocombine.Coverandsetasideforatleast20minutesbeforeserving.

GardenVarietyCouscousTabbouleh

Makes4servings Couscousreplacesthetraditionalbulgurforalighterversionoftabbouleh,whichisespeciallywelcomeduringhotsummermonths.

2cupswater 1cupcouscous Salt 1ripetomato,chopped 1⁄3cupmincedgreenonions

1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,chopped

1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cupchoppedfreshparsley

1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Stirinthecouscousandlightlysaltthewater.Cover,removefromheat,andsetasideuntilthewaterisabsorbed,about10minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethetomato,greenonions,bellpepper,cucumber,chickpeas,andparsley.Setaside.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoliveoil,lemonjuice,salttotaste,andcayenne.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,addthecookedcouscous,andtosswelltocombine.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutesbeforeserving.

QuinoaSaladWithBlackBeansAndTomatoes

Makes4servings Protein-richquinoa,thesupergrainoftheIncas,needstobewellrinsedbeforeusingtoremoveanyremnantsofsaponin,abitterwhitecoating.

3cupswater 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed

Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

4ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄3cupmincedredonion

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonssherryvinegar 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthequinoa,saltthewater,andreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.

2.Transferthecookedquinoatoalargebowl.Addtheblackbeans,tomatoes,onion,andparsley. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoliveoil,vinegar,salttotaste,andpepper.Pourthedressingover

thesaladandtosswelltocombine.Coverandsetasidefor20minutesbeforeserving.

SouthwesternQuinoaSaladWithPintoBeansAndCorn

Makes4servings Quinoa,adeliciousnutty-tastinggrain,isconsideredacompleteproteinbecauseitcontainsalleightessentialaminoacids.

3cupswater 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed

Salt 2cupsfrozencornkernels,thawed 11⁄2cupsor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed

2celeryribs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1hotormildchile,seededandminced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1garlicclove,minced 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonsagavenectaror1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthequinoa,saltthewater,andreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.

2.Transferthecookedquinoatoalargebowl,andaddthecorn,beans,celery,chile,andcilantroandsetaside.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,agavenectar,lemonjuice,oil,salttotaste,andpepper.Mixwellandpourontothesalad.Tosstocombineandserve.

MediterraneanQuinoaSalad

Makes4servings Quinoaprovidesawholesomebackdroptothetastyarrayofingredientsinthisrecipe.Thissaladisalsodeliciousmadewithbrownriceorpasta.

2cupswater 1cupquinoa,wellrinsed Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1cupripegrapeorcherrytomatoes,halved 2greenonions,minced 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandchopped

1⁄4cuppittedbrine-curedblackolives

2tablespoonstoastedpinenuts 1⁄4cupsmallfreshbasilleaves

1mediumshallot,chopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1teaspoonDijonmustard 2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar 1⁄4cupoliveoil

Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthequinoa,saltthewater,andreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilwaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.

2.Transferthecookedquinoatoalargebowl.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,greenonions,cucumber,olives,pinenuts,andbasil.Setaside.

3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheshallot,garlic,mustard,vinegar,oil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellblended.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

PastaSaladWithGrilledSummerVegetables

Makes4servings Pastasaladsareperfectforsummer:themake-aheadconvenience,greatflavorandtexturecombinations,andtheabilitytoserveitatroomtemperatureforcasualdining.Thisdelicioussaladcombinesallthoseelementswithanothersummerlove:grilledvegetables.Addchickpeasordicedbakedtofuforaheartierdish.Ifagrillbasketisunavailable,grillthevegetableswholeorhalvedandcutthemintobite-sizepiecesaftertheyarecooked.

8ouncesradiatoreorothersmallpasta 1⁄2cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil

3tablespoonscidervinegar 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄4teaspoondrymustard

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1cuphalvedripecherrytomatoes 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1smallzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1smallyellowsquash,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumredbellpepper,seededandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1cupwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinse,patteddry,andquartered

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepasta,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.

2.Preheatthegrill.Inasmallbowl,combinethe1⁄2cupoil,vinegar,sugar,mustard,salt,andblackpepper.Pourenoughdressingontothepastatocoat.Addthetomatoesandparsleyandtosstocombine.Setaside.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethezucchini,yellowsquash,bellpepper,onion,andmushrooms.Addtheremaining2tablespoonsoilandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Tosstocoat.Transferthevegetablestoalightlyoiledgrillbasket.Placethebasketonthehotgrill,andcookuntilthevegetablesaregrilledontheoutsideandslightlytenderontheinside,12to15minutes.

4.Addthegrilledvegetablestothepastamixtureandtosstocombine.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.

WinterPastaSaladWithCreamyMustardVinaigrette

Makes4servings Theheartycharacterofthedressingandvegetablesmakesthisanidealchoiceforawintersaladandagoodadditiontoabuffettableorpotluck.Thedressingisalsoperfectforagreensalad,soyoumaywanttodoublethatpartoftherecipetouseagainlater.

8ouncesziti 21⁄2cupsbroccoliflorets

1smallredonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,grated 11⁄2cupsfrozenpeas,thawed

1⁄2cupsilkentofu,drained

3tablespoonsDijonmustard 2tablespoonscidervinegar 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheziti,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.About2minutesbeforethepastaisfinishedcooking,stirinthebroccoli.Drainandrinsethepastaandbroccoliundercoldwater.Transferthepastaandbroccolitoalargebowlandaddtheonion,carrots,andpeas.Setaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,mustard,vinegar,oil,salt,andpepperandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Pourthedressingoverthepastasaladandtossgentlytocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.

TarragonPastaSaladWithRedAndGreenGrapes

Makes4servings Theslightlylicoriceflavoroftarragonpermeatesthisrefreshingsaladstuddedwithjuicysweetgrapesandcrunchytoastedalmondslivers.

8ouncespenne 11⁄2cupsredseedlessgrapes

1cupgreenseedlessgrapes 1⁄4cupchoppedredonion

1celeryrib,minced 1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄3cupoliveoil

1tablespoonmincedfreshtarragonor1teaspoondried 1⁄3cuptoastedsliveredalmonds

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenne,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandrinseundercoldwater.Transferthepastatoalargebowlandaddtheredandgreengrapes,onion,andcelery.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethelemonjuice,salt,andpepper.Whiskintheoliveoiluntilblended,thenpourdressingoverpasta.Addthetarragonandalmondsandtossgentlytocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.

CaliforniaPastaSalad

Makes4servings ThreefavoriteCaliforniacrops—avocados,walnuts,andMeyerlemons—aretheinspirationforthistastysalad.IfthedelightfullyfragrantMeyerlemonsareunavailable,heaveasighandmoveforwardusingregularlemons—youmayneedtoaddapinchofsugarifthelemonsaretootart.

8ouncespenne 1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks

1mediumcarrot,shredded 3greenonions,minced ¾cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved ¾cupcoarselychoppedwalnuts 1⁄3cupoliveoil

3tablespoonsMeyerlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2ripeHassavocados 1⁄4cuptornfreshbasilleaves

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenne,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthebellpepper,carrot,greenonions,olives,andwalnuts,andtosstocombine.Setaside.

2.Inaseparatebowl,combinetheoil,lemonjuice,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Pit,peel,anddicetheavocadoandaddtothedressing,tossingtocoat.Addtheavocadomixturetothepastamixturealongwiththebasilleavesandtossgentlytocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.

FarfalleWithCrunchyCrucifersAndCreamyPoppySeedDressing

Makes4servings Thesweet-and-sourpoppyseeddressingaccentstheflavorofthecauliflowerandbroccoli,twopopularmembersofthecruciferfamily,knownfortheirmanyhealthbenefits.

8ouncesfarfalle 2cupsbroccoliflorets 2cupscauliflowerflorets 4ouncessilkentofu,drained 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1teaspoonpuremaplesyrup 1tablespooncidervinegar 2teaspoonspoppyseeds 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefarfalle,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Duringthelast5minutesofcookingtime,addthebroccoliandcauliflower.Drainthepastaandvegetablesandrinseundercoldwater.Transfertoalargebowlandsetaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,mustard,maplesyrup,vinegar,poppyseeds,oil,salt,andpepper.Blenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Pourthedressingoverthepastasaladandtossgentlytocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.

Last-MinuteItalian-StylePastaSalad

Makes4to6servings Whilethissaladisperfectlydeliciousmadesolelywithpantryingredients,feelfreetoaddanyfreshvegetablesyoumayhaveonhand,suchasgreenonions,redonions,cucumbers,orcarrots.

8ouncespenne,rotini,orothersmallpasta 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cuppittedkalamataolives

1⁄2cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

1(6-ounce)jarmarinatedartichokehearts,drained 2jarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus),chopped 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas,thawed

1tablespooncapers 2teaspoonsdriedchives 1⁄2cupoliveoil

1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepasta,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthechickpeas,olives,tomatoes,artichokehearts,roastedpeppers,peas,capers,andchives.Tossgentlyandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,basil,garlic,sugar,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Pourthedressingontothepastasaladandtosstocombine.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.

MacaroniSalad

Makes4to6servings Veganmayonnaiseisusedtomakethiscreamyclassicmadewithelbowmacaroni,celery,andsweetpicklerelish.Thebellpepperandonionlendadditionalflavorandcolor,butyoucanomittheseingredientsifyoupreferamorebasicversionoraremakingitforchildren.

12ounceselbowmacaroni 2celeryribs,minced 1⁄4cupfinelymincedredbellpepper

3tablespoonssweetpicklerelish 2tablespoonsmincedredonion ¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 11⁄2teaspoonsDijonmustard

3tablespoonssoymilk 3tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Paprika,forgarnish

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroni,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drain,rinsewithcoldwater,andtransfertoalargebowl.Addthecelery,bellpepper,picklerelish,andonion,andsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,mustard,soymilk,vinegar,sugar,andsaltandblendwell.Addthedressingtothemacaronimixtureandstirgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithpaprika,cover,andrefrigeratetochill,about2hours,beforeserving.

CreamyCurryPastaAndVegetableSalad

Makes4to6servings Curryisn'tusuallythefirstthingthatcomestomindwhenwethinkofpastasalads,butthiscombinationissoflavorful,youmayfindyourselfthinkingabout(andmaking)itmorethanonce.

8ouncesradiatoreorotherbite-sizepasta 2cupscauliflower,cutinto1-inchflorets 1smallredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄2cupmincedredonion

1cupripegrapetomatoes,halved 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandcutinto

1⁄4-inchdice

2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonsMadrascurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄3cupgrapeseedoil

Choppedunsaltedroastedcashews,forgarnish

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepasta,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Abouthalfwaythroughthecookingtime,addthecauliflower.Drain,rinsewithcoldwater,andtransfertoalargebowl.Addthebellpepper,onion,tomatoes,cucumber,andcilantro.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethelemonjuice,currypowder,sugar,salt,andcayenne.Stirintheoilandblendwell.Pourthedressingontothesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklethesaladwithchoppedcashews.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.

RotiniRemoulade

Makes4servings Thispastasaladpairsspringyrotiniwithalivelyremoulade,amayonnaise-basedsauceofFrenchorigin,popularinNewOrleans.Similartotartarsauce,butinfinitelymoreflavorful,remouladesauceincludescapers,mustard,andchoppedpickles,andoftenahealthydashofhotsauce.Theresultisanintriguingandzestyvariationontheold-fashionedmacaronisalad.

8ouncesrotinipasta 1⁄4cupgratedredonion

1celeryrib,minced 1⁄4cupmincedgreenbellpepper

¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupsoymilk

2tablespoonssweetpicklerelish 1tablespoonmincedcapers 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoontomatoketchup 1teaspoonCreolemustardorotherdarkcoarsemustard Tabascosauce,totaste Salt

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotini,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drain,rinsewithcoldwater,andsetasideinalargebowl.Addtheonion,celery,andbellpepperandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,soymilk,relish,capers,parsley,lemonjuice,ketchup,mustard,Tabasco,andsalttotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.Addthedressingtothepastamixtureandcombinewell.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Servechilledoratroomtemperature.

AsianNoodleSaladWithTempeh

Makes4servings Thissaladcombineschewynoodlesandtempehwithcrunchyvegetablesandacreamy,spicypeanutdressing.Itisheartyenoughtomakeasatisfyingsidedishforfourpeopleoraone-dishmealfortwo.

8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonsgrapeseedoil 3tablespoonssoysauce 8ounceslinguineorthinricenoodles 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter

2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonsugar 2tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1⁄2cupwater

1mediumcarrot,shredded 1mediumredbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed

1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandcoolslightly,thencutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Inalargeskillet,heatthegrapeseedoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrowned,about8minutes.Splashwith1tablespoonofthesoysauceandsetasidetocool.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguine,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.(Ifusingricenoodles,cookaccordingtopackagedirections.)Drain,rinseundercoldwater,andtransfertoalargebowl.Addthesesameoilandtosstocoatthenoodles.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinethepeanutbutter,garlic,chilipaste,ginger,sugar,vinegar,water,andtheremaining2tablespoonssoysauce,stirringwelltoblend.Addthedressingtothenoodlesalongwiththecarrot,bellpepper,peas,greenonions,andreservedtempeh.Tossgentlytocombine.Serveatroomtemperature.

SesameUdonSaladWithAdzukiBeansAndBabySpinach

Makes4servings Thenaturalaffinityofspinachandsesameareplayedoutnicelyagainstthebackdropofudon—thickandchewyJapanesewheatnoodles.TheyareavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandAsianmarkets,asaretheadzukibeans,asmallredprotein-richbeanthatcanbefounddriedorcanned.

8ouncesudonnoodles 1⁄4cupplus1teaspoontoastedsesameoil

3cupsfreshbabyspinach,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15-ounce)canadzukibeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

2tablespoonricevinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoongratedfreshginger

1.Addthenoodlestoapotofboilingwater.Returnthewatertoagentleboil,thenreducetheheattoasimmer.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilthenoodlesaretenderbutnotmushy,6to8minutes.Drainandrinseundercoldwater.Transferthenoodlestoalargebowlandtosswiththe1teaspoonoftheoil.Addthespinach,beans,andgreenonionsandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,soysauce,ginger,andremaining1⁄4cupoil.Stirtoblendwell.Pourthedressingoverthesalad,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

ChilledGlassNoodlesWithSnowPeasAndBakedTofu

Makes4servings Glassnoodles,madefrommungbeanflour,arealsocalledcellophanenoodles,beanthreadnoodles,andharusame.Marinatedbakedtofuisavailableatwell-stockedsupermarketsandnaturalfoodstores.LookforonemarinatedwithThaiorAsianflavorsforbestresults.

4ouncesglassnoodles 1(8-ounce)packagemarinatedbakedtofu,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1ouncesnowpeas,trimmedanddiagonallycutinto1-inchpieces 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumcarrot,grated 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedpeanuts,crushedorchopped

2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonsgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonsricevinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 1garlicclove,minced

1.Soakthenoodlesinaheatproofbowlofboilingwateruntilsoftened,8to10minutes.Drainwellandrinseundercoldwater.

2.Cutthenoodlesintothirdsandplacetheminalargebowl.Addthetofu,snowpeas,cucumber,carrot,greenonions,cilantro,andpeanuts.Setaside.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoils,vinegar,soysauce,andgarlic,stirringtoblendwell.Addthedressingtothesaladandtossgentlytocombine.Refrigeratefor30minutesbeforeserving.

FRUITSALADS

Mango-AvocadoSaladWithMacadamiasAndPomegranateSeeds

Makes4servings Ithasoftenbeensaidthatwefirsteatwithoureyesandthenwithourmouths.Justtastethisbeautifulanddelicioussalad,andallyoursenseswillbeinforatreat!Substitutedriedcranberriesforcolorifpomegranateseedsareunavailable.

1firmripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2ripeHassavocados,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar 1⁄4cupcrushedmacadamianuts

1tablespoonfreshpomegranateseeds 1tablespoonfreshmintorcilantroleaves

1.Inalargebowl,combinethemangoandavocados. 2.Addthelimejuiceandagavenectarandtossgentlytocoatthefruit.Sprinklewithmacadamias,

pomegranateseeds,andmintleaves.Serveimmediately.

BlazingSunsetSalad

Makes4to6servings Thefierycolorsofasummersunsetweretheinspirationforthisfruitsalad.Feelfreetomixandmatchtheingredientswithothersimilarlycoloredfruitssuchasnectarines,mango,cantaloupe,orapricots.

2tablespoonslemonjuice 2tablespoonsagavenectar 1GoldenDeliciousapple,unpeeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1orange,peeled,sectioned,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1banana,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1peachornectarine,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1cuppittedfreshcherries

Inalargebowl,combinethelemonjuiceandagavenectar,stirringtoblend.Addtheapple,orange,banana,peach,andcherries.Stirgentlytocombineandserve.

FruitSaladInWinter

Makes4servings Walnutsandwalnutoiladdanuttyrichnesstothisflavorfulfruitsaladmadewithwinterfruits.Thinlyslicedstarfruitaddsatouchofwhimsy.

2tablespoonswalnutoil 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonagavenectar 1Fuji,Gala,orRedDeliciousapple,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1largeripepear,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1largeorange,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1cupseedlessredgrapes,halved 1smallstarfruit(carambola),cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethewalnutoil,lemonjuice,andagavenectar.Blendwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheapple,pear,orange,grapes,starfruit,andwalnuts.Drizzlewithdressing,tosstocoat,andserve.

SummerBerriesWithFreshMint

Makes4to6servings Thiscelebrationofsummerberriescanbeadapted,dependingonavailability.Ifoneormoreofthefruitsareunavailable,doubleupontheothers.Youcanservethefruitwithoutthesauce,butIthinkittrulyaddsatouchofelegancewhilealsounifyingtheflavors.

2tablespoonsfreshorangeorpineapplejuice 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonagavenectar 2teaspoonsmincedfreshmint 2cupspittedfreshcherries 1cupfreshblueberries 1cupfreshstrawberries,hulledandhalved 1⁄2cupfreshblackberriesorraspberries

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuice,limejuice,agavenectar,andmint.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethecherries,blueberries,strawberries,andblackberries.Addthedressingandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

CurriedFruitSalad

Makes4to6servings ServethislovelysaladasarefreshingaccompanimenttoacurryorotherIndian-inspiredmeal.

¾cupveganvanillayogurt 1⁄4cupfinelychoppedmangochutney

1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1teaspoonmildcurrypowder 1FujiorGalaapple,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2ripepeaches,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

4ripeblackplums,halvedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1cupredseedlessgrapes,halved 1⁄4cupunsweetenedtoastedshreddedcoconut

1⁄4cuptoastedsliveredalmonds

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyogurt,chutney,limejuice,andcurrypowderandstiruntilwellblended.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheapple,peaches,plums,mango,grapes,coconut,andalmonds.Addthedressing,tossgentlytocoat,andserve.

"MixedGrill"FruitPlatter

Makes4to6servings Beforegrillingfruit,itisimportantthatyourgrillisscrupulouslyclean.

1⁄2cupwhitegrapejuice

1⁄4cupsugar

1pineapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

2ripeblackorpurpleplums,halvedandstoned 2ripepeaches,halvedandpitted 2ripebananas,halvedlengthwise

1.Preheatthegrill.Inasmallsaucepan,heatthegrapejuiceandsugarovermediumheat,stirring,untilthesugardissolves.Removefromheatandsetasidetocool.

2.Transferthefruittothehotgrillandgrillfor2to4minutes,dependingonthefruit.Arrangethegrilledfruitonaservingplatteranddrizzlewiththesyrup.Serveatroomtemperature.

FruitSaladWithAHintOfHeat

Makes4servings Atouchofcayenneenlivensthisflavorfulcombinationoffruitmadeespeciallyappealingbythegarnishofpumpkinseeds,driedcranberries,andfreshmint.Ifyoudon'tliketheideaofaslightlyspicyfruitsalad,leaveoutthecayenne.

1⁄3cuppineapplejuice

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonagavenectar Groundcayenne 1navelorange,peeledandcutinto1-inchdice 1ripepear,coredandcutinto1-inchdice 1ripebanana,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

11⁄2cupsfreshorcannedpineapplechunks

2tablespoonssweeteneddriedcranberries 2tablespoonsshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas) 1tablespoonchoppedfreshmint

1.Inalargebowl,combinethepineapplejuice,limejuice,agavenectar,andcayennetotaste,stirringtoblendwell.

2.Addtheorange,pear,banana,andpineapple.Tossgentlytocombine,sprinklewiththecranberries,pumpkinseeds,andmint,andserve.

OrangeAndFigSaladWithWalnutsAndDriedCherries

Makes4servings Inadditiontoservingthisfestivemélangeasasaladorside,itmakesagreatwinterdessert.Ifdriedcherriesareunavailable,substitutedriedcranberries.

3oranges,peeledandchopped 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedfreshordriedfigs

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

3tablespoonssweetenedflakedcoconut 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsugar 2tablespoonssweeteneddriedcherries

Inabowl,combinetheoranges,figs,andwalnuts.Addthecoconut,lemonjuice,andsugar.Tossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewiththecherriesandserve.

Strawberry,Mango,AndPineappleSaladWithBanana-LimeDressing

Makes4servings Whenallorsomeofyourfruitispastitspeak,thesweet-tartdressingcanimprovetheoverallflavor.However,ifyourfruitisperfectlysweetandripe,youmaywanttoreservethedressingforanotherday.Thetangydressingshouldenhancetheflavorsandtexturesofthefruit,notmaskthem.

2cupsfreshorcanneddicedpineapple,juicereserved 1mango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2cupsthinlyslicedhulledfreshstrawberries 1ripebanana 1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonsugar

1.Inalargebowl,combinethepineapple,mango,andstrawberries.Setaside. 2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethebananawiththereservedpineapplejuice,orangejuice,

limejuice,andsugar.Pourthedressingoverthefruit,tossgentlytocombine,andserve.

CherryBerryWatermelonSalad

Makes4to6servings Thevividcolorsofthissaladareastonishinglybeautiful.Ifyourfruitisperfectlysweet,youmaywanttoforgomakingthesauceandjustservethefruitunadorned.

1⁄3cupfreshorangejuice

1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspoonsugar 4cupsseedlesswatermeloncubesorballs 2cupspittedfreshcherries 1cupfreshblueberries

Inalargebowl,combinetheorangejuice,limejuice,vanilla,andsugar.Addthewatermelon,cherries,andblueberries.Tossgentlytocombineandserve.

SALADDRESSINGS

BasicBalsamicVinaigrette

Makesabout¾cup Therich,full-bodiedflavorofbalsamicvinegarhasmadeitafavoritefordressingmostanygreensalad.Tryittossedwithmixedbabygreens.

1tablespoonfinelychoppedshallots 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard

1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 1⁄2cupoliveoil

Inasmallbowl,combinetheshallots,mustard,sugar,salt,andpepper.Stirinthevinegar.Add

theoil,whiskingconstantlyuntilblended.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor3to4days.

DijonVinaigrette

Makesabout11⁄4cups

Thistangyvinaigretteisbestonacrispcrunchylettucesuchasromaine,perhapsinamixwithassertivegreenslikearugulaorchicory.

1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar

2tablespoonsDijonmustard 1garlicclove 1mediumshallot 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasilormarjoram

1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

¾cupoliveoil

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethevinegar,mustard,garlic,shallot,basil,parsley,salt,andpepper.Streamintheoilandblenduntilsmooth.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor3to4days.

Oh-My-GoddessDressing

Makesabout1cup Avarietyofherbsprovidesthelovelygreencolortothisinterpretationofgreengoddessdressingandtahinilendsacreamytexture.UseittodresstheGreekGoddessSalad.

2garliccloves,crushed 2greenonions,chopped 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1tablespoonchoppedfreshbasilleaves 1tablespoonchoppedchives 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2tablespoonstarragonvinegar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Combinealltheingredientsinablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilwellblended.Store

leftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor2to3days.

Tarragon-ChiveVinaigrette

Makesabout1cup Thislight,flavorfuldressingisidealfortossedgreensaladsmadewithsoftBibborbutterheadlettuces.It'salsogooddrizzledoversteamedorroastedasparagus.

3tablespoonstarragonvinegar 2tablespoonschoppedfreshtarragonor2teaspoonsdried 1tablespoonsnippedfreshchivesor1teaspoondried 1⁄4teaspoondrymustard

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonblackpepper

1⁄2cupoliveoil

Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthevinegar,tarragon,chives,mustard,sugar,salt,andpepper

untilblended.Whiskintheoiluntilsmooth.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor2to3days.

Carrot-GingerDressing

Makesabout1cup Thefreshtasteofcarrotandgingerarethestarsofthisdressingthatisgreatdrizzledoveraspinachsaladorusedasaslawdressingwithshreddedcabbage.

2mediumcarrots,shredded 2tablespoonschoppedfreshginger 3tablespoonsricewinevinegar 3tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 2tablespoonsgrapeseedoil

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethecarrots,ginger,andvinegarandblenduntilsmooth.Addtheorangejuice,soysauce,mirin,andoilandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andaddasplashmoreorangejuiceifathinnerdressingisdesired.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor1to2days.

GreenOliveHerbDressing

Makes1⁄2cup

Thisboldlyflavoreddressingiswellsuitedtoapairingwithassertivegreenssuchasarugula.Itcanalsobeusedtodazzlebakedtofuorroastedcauliflower.

2tablespoonsgreenolivetapenade,homemade(seeBlackAndGreenOliveTapenade)orstore-bought 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions 1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 1teaspoonsnippedfreshchives 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoram

Pinchgroundcayenne

Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthetapenade,lemonjuice,andoliveoiluntilwellblended.Stirinthegreenonions,parsley,chives,basil,marjoram,andcayenne.Mixuntilwellblended.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor1to2days.

CreamyCucumberDressing

Makesabout2cups Drizzlethisrefreshingdressingoverasimplesaladofleaflettuceandslicedtomatoes.

1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeled ¾cupplainveganyogurt 11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

Finelychop1⁄3ofthecucumberandsetaside.Coarselychoptheremainingcucumberandtransfertoablenderorfoodprocessor.Addtheyogurt,lemonjuice,salt,andcayenneandblenduntilsmooth.Transfertoabowlandstirintheparsleyandreservedchoppedcucumber.Thisdressingisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.

CreamyArtichokeDressing

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Marinatedartichokeheartsmakethistart,tangydressingquickandeasytoprepare.ItremindsmealittleofaCaesardressing,soIliketotossitwithcrispromainelettuce.Italsomakesazestydressingforapastasaladorcanbeusedtoperkupsteamedvegetablessuchasgreenbeansorbroccoli.

1(6-ounce)jarmarinatedartichokehearts,undrained 2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

Combinealltheingredientsinablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.

Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepforupto2days.

Sesame-OrangeDressing

Makesabout1cup Tahinigivesthisdressingacreamytexturewhilesesameoilampsupthesesameflavor.It'sgreatdrizzledoverasaladtoaccompanyasushidinner.

1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuiceandtahiniandstiruntilwellblended.Addthesoy

sauce,oil,vinegar,andcayenne.Stiruntilsmooth.Thisdressingisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.

LemonyWhiteMisoVinaigrette

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Thisrefreshingdressing,madewithmiso,soysauce,andsesameoil,hasadecidedlyAsianflavor.Inadditiontobeinggreatonsalads,itmakesagoodmarinadefortofu.

2tablespoonswhitemisopaste 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonwater 2teaspoonssoysauce 1teaspoonagavenectar 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard

1⁄4cupgrapeseedoil

1tablespoontoastedsesameoil

Inasmallbowl,combinethemisopaste,lemonjuice,water,soysauce,agavenectar,andmustard,stirringuntilblended.Stirinthegrapeseedoilandsesameoilandblenduntilsmooth.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor2to3days.

CreamyAvocadoDressing

Makesabout1cup IfyouprefermoreofaSouthwesternflavor,uselimejuiceinsteadoflemonjuiceandreplacetheparsleywithcilantro.Thiscreamydressingisgreatoncrunchylettucessuchasromaineoriceberg.

2garliccloves,minced 1ripeHassavocado,pittedandpeeled 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

2tablespoonswater 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄4cupoliveoil

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,avocado,parsley,lemonjuice,water,salt,

andcayenneandblenduntilsmooth.Addtheoilandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Thisdressingisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.

CreamyTahiniDressing

Makesabout11⁄4cups

Inadditiontousingongreensalads,thisdressingisfornoodlesaladsorcanbedrizzledonsteamedchilledspinach.

1⁄2cuptahini(sesamepaste)

1⁄4cupwater

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Salt Groundcayenne

Inasmallbowl,combinethetahiniandwater,stirringtoblend.Addthelemonjuice,soysauce,sesameoil,andparsleyandstiruntilwellcombined.Seasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor2to3days.

Lime-CilantroDressing

Makesabout1cup ServethisrefreshingdressingonasaladmadewithcrunchyromaineoriceberglettucetoaccompanyaspicyMexicanmeal.Italsomakesagoodsauceforsandwichwraps.

¾cupplainveganyogurt 1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantro

1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

Combinealltheingredientsinasmallbowlandwhisktogetheruntilwellblended.Thisdressing

isbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.

CitrusVinaigrette

Makes1⁄2cup

ThislightandrefreshingdressingisespeciallygoodonsoftleafsaladssuchasBibb,butterhead,orredleaf.Itcanalsoaddsparkletochilledsteamedvegetablessuchasasparagusorbroccoli.

2teaspoonsagavenectar 1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard

2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 1⁄2tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

1⁄2tablespoonfreshlimejuice

Salt Groundcayenne 1⁄4cupoliveoil

Inasmallbowl,whisktogethertheagavenectar,mustard,orangejuice,lemonjuice,andlime

juice.Addsaltandcayennetotaste.Whiskintheoiluntilwellblended.Thisdressingisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.

GingerSoyVinaigrette

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Alittleofthisdressinggoesalongway,sodrizzle—don'tpour—ontoyoursalad.Itcanalsobeusedasamarinadefortofuortempeh.

2teaspoonsmincedfreshginger 1largegarlicclove,crushed 1teaspoonsugar 3tablespoonssoysauce 3tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil

Combinealltheingredientsinasmallbowl.Whiskuntilwellblended.Storeleftoverdressingtightlycoveredintherefrigerator,whereitwillkeepfor3to4days.

Sandwiches,Pizza,andMore

Simplyput,asandwichcanbedescribedasafillingsur-roundedbysomekindofbread.Althoughmanyclassicsandwichestraditionallycontainmeatorcheesefillings,virtuallyanyofthemcanbemadewithplant-basedingredients,suchastheTempehReuben,theCurriedTofu"EggSalad"Pitas,andthePortobelloPo'boys. Otherfavoritesinthesandwichfamilyareburgersandwraps,andthischapterincludesseveralmadewithtofu,tempeh,seitan,beans,nuts,andavarietyofvegetables. Ofcourse,youcanalwaysmakethereliablestandby,apeanutbutterandjellysandwich,perhapsgivingtheclassicPB&Jyourowncreativespinbyvaryingtheflavorofjellyorjam,usingadifferentnutbutter,suchasalmondorcashew,orbyslippinginaflavorfuladditionsuchasslicedbananasorsomedriedcranberries.FortheultimatePB&J,youcanmakeyourownnutbutter,jam,andevenbread. Breadchoicesexpandbeyondwhite,wheat,orrye,andmoveintotortillas,pita,lavash,andbaguettes.Portableandflavorful,sandwichescanbeenjoyedinabrown-baglunchoronapicnic,orservedathomeforlunchoracasualdinneraccompaniedbyasoup,salad,orothersides. Anothercasualmealtimefavoriteispizza,America'smostpopularimport.Giventheprominenceofacheesytoppingontoday'saveragepizza,it'sinterestingtonotethattheoriginalItalianpizzasweretoppedwithnocheeseatall,butwithtomatoes,oliveoil,garlic,andoregano—naturallyanddeliciouslyvegan.Inadditiontoamastercrustrecipe,thischapterincludesrecipesforpizzawithavarietyofcreativetoppingsaswellasotherdough-baseddelightssuchascalzones,stromboli,andempanadas. =fastSANDWICHESANDWRAPS

TempehReubenSandwiches

Makes2sandwiches Tempehandsauerkrauthaveanaturalaffinityforoneanother,asyou'lldiscoverwhenyoubiteintothissatisfyingReubensandwich.It'sperfectlydeliciouswithoutthevegancheese,butifyouwanttoincludeit,laysomeon.Garlickydeli-stylepicklesandcoleslawmakegoodaccompaniments.

8ouncestempeh 3tablespoonsveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 11⁄2tablespoonsketchup

1tablespoonsweetpicklerelish 1greenonion,minced 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2tablespoonsveganmargarine

4slicesryeorpumpernickelbread ¾cupsauerkraut,welldrained

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainthetempehandsetasidetocool.Patdryandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,ketchup,relish,andgreenonion.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,blendwell,andsetaside.

3.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutestotal.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.

4.Wipeouttheskilletandsetaside.Spreadmargarineononesideofeachsliceofbread.Place2slicesofbread,margarinesidedown,intheskillet.Spreadthedressingontobothslicesofbreadandlayerwiththefriedtempehandthesauerkraut.

5.Topeachwiththeremaining2slicesofbread,margarinesideup.Transferthesandwichestotheskilletandcookuntillightlybrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about2minutesperside.

6.Removethesandwichesfromtheskillet,cutinhalf,andserveimmediately.

PortobelloPo'Boys

Makes4po'boys JuicychunksofportobellomushroomsreplacethetraditionaloystersinthisflavorfulinterpretationoftheSouthernclassic.LeavetheTabascobottleonthetableforanyonewhowantsanextrasplash.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 4portobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1-inchpieces 1teaspoonCajunseasoning Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

4crustysandwichrolls,halvedhorizontally 4slicesripetomato 11⁄2cupsshreddedromainelettuce

Tabascosauce

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilbrownedandsoftened,about8minutes.SeasonwiththeCajunseasoningandsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.

2.Spreadmayonnaiseontothecutsidesofeachoftherolls.Placeatomatosliceonthebottomofeachroll,topwithshreddedlettuce.Arrangethemushroompiecesontop,sprinklewithTabascototaste,topwiththeotherhalfoftheroll,andserve.

ShakeUpYourSandwichRoutine

Whetherwe'repackingaschoollunchforthekidsorbrownbaggingourownlunchforwork,manyofusgetintoasandwichrut.Afterall,howcanyouimproveonagoodPB&J?It'sfast,easy,andeconomical.Buteveryonelikesalittlevarietynowandthen,andwhenyoubegintothinkoutsidethelunchbox,thepossibilitiesforvariationbecomeendless.Muchinthewaytherightaccessoriescanmakeagreatoutfit,it'softenthelittletouchesthatmakeagreatsandwich.Herearesomewaystoshakeupyoursandwichroutine:1.Doabreadswap:Ifyounormallyensconceyourburgerinabun,tryitinawrap.Ifthathummusspreadisalwaysinapita,tryitontwoslabsofpumpernickel.2.Changeyourcondiments:Tryanewspicymustardoraddsomecurryorwasabitoyourveganmayo.Useachutneyorrelishinsteadofketchuponyourveggieburger.You'llbeamazedhowthesameoldsandwichsuddenlytastesbrand-new.3.Adda layer: If it's aPB&J, add a layer of fresh or dried fruit, choppednuts, or evenminced celery or shredded carrot.Yum'stheword.Foraburgerorother"meaty"sandwichlikeseitanortempeh,addalayerofgrilledorroastedveggiessuchasthinlyslicedzucchini,bellpepper,mushroom,oronion.4.Turnoveranew leaf: Still using iceberg on your sandwiches after all these years? Slide in a leaf of soft butter lettuce,crunchyromaine,orpepperyarugula.Worriedaboutwilting?Pack the lettuceseparately inazip-topbagand tuck it intoyoursandwichwhenit'stimetoeat.5.Ontheside:Evenasandwichdeservesgoodcompany.Bringalongasideofslaw,beansalad,potatosalad,orfruitsalad.Anddon'tforgetthepicklesandchips.

TastesLikeTunaSaladSandwiches

Makes4sandwiches Kelppowder,anutrient-richseavegetable,givesthissandwichfillingadelicatetasteofthesea.Lookforkelppowderatnaturalfoodstores.Ifunavailable,useapairofkitchenscissorstofinelysnipsomenori(about2teaspoons).Usewhateverbreadyoulikeforthese—toastedornot.TheBasicWhiteBreadorThree-GrainBreadwouldbegoodforthesesandwiches.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

2celeryribs,minced 1⁄4cupmincedonion

1teaspooncapers,drainedandchopped ¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought,divided 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1teaspoonkelppowder Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8slicesbread 4lettuceleaves 4slicesripetomato

1.Inamediumbowl,coarselymashthechickpeas.Addthecelery,onion,capers,1⁄2cupofthemayonnaise,lemonjuice,mustard,andkelppowder.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellcombined.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutestoallowflavorstoblend.

2.Whenreadytoserve,spreadtheremaining1⁄4cupmayonnaiseonto1sideofeachofthebreadslices.Layerlettuceandtomatoon4ofthebreadslicesandevenlydividethechickpeamixtureamongthem.Topeachsandwichwiththeremainingsliceofbread,mayonnaisesidedown,cutinhalf,andserve.

SloppyBulgurSandwiches

Makes4sandwiches AmeatlesssloppyJoecanbemadewithcrumbledtempehortofu,lentils,groundseitan,orfrozenveggieburgercrumbles.Allworkwellwhensimmeredinthezestytomatosauceweknowandlove.Inthisversion,theuseofbulgur,atender,chewygrain,ensuresthatthesesloppysandwichesarenotyouraverageJoes.

1¾cupswater 1cupmedium-grindbulgur Salt 1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,minced

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1tablespoonsugar 1tablespoonyelloworspicybrownmustard 2teaspoonssoysauce 1teaspoonchilipowder Freshlygroundblackpepper 4sandwichrolls,halvedhorizontally

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Stirinthebulgurandlightlysaltthewater.Cover,removefromheat,andsetasideuntilthebulgursoftensandthewaterisabsorbed,about20minutes.

2.Meanwhile,inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,sugar,mustard,soysauce,chilipowder,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Simmerfor10minutes,stirringfrequently.

3.Spoonthebulgurmixtureontothebottomhalfofeachoftherolls,topwiththeotherhalf,andserve.

CurriedTofu"EggSalad"Pitas

Makes4sandwiches Alivelycurrydressingmakestofuterrificinthistofueggsalad—it'sagoodsandwichtoservesomeonewhothinkstofuisbland.They'resuretoeattheirwords.Ifpitabreadisn'tyourfavorite,useanybreadyoulike:toastedwheatbreadorevenabagelaregoodchoices.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1⁄4cupchoppedmangochutney,homemade(seeMangoChutney)orstore-bought

2teaspoonsDijonmustard 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

¾cupshreddedcarrots 2celeryribs,minced 1⁄4cupmincedredonion

8smallBostonorothersoftlettuceleaves 4(7-inch)wholewheatpitabreads,halved

1.Crumblethetofuandplaceitinalargebowl.Addthemayonnaise,chutney,mustard,currypowder,salt,andcayenne,andstirwelluntilthoroughlymixed.

2.Addthecarrots,celery,andonionandstirtocombine.Refrigeratefor30minutestoallowtheflavorstoblend.

3.Tuckalettuceleafinsideeachpitapocket,spoonsometofumixtureontopofthelettuce,andserve.

GardenPatchSandwichesOnMultigrainBread

Makes4sandwiches Thiscouldbeconsideredavariationonthetofueggsalad,buttherealstarsofthissandwichfillingareallthefreshveggiesandthesurprisingcrunchofsunflowerseeds.Useyourfavoritelettuceandanyfreshripeslicingtomatoes.TheThree-GrainBreadisagoodchoiceforthesesandwiches.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1mediumredbellpepper,finelychopped 1celeryrib,finelychopped 3greenonions,minced 1⁄4cupshelledsunflowerseeds

1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspooncelerysalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

8sliceswholegrainbread 4(1⁄4-inch)slicesripetomato

4lettuceleaves

1.Crumblethetofuandplaceitinalargebowl.Addthebellpepper,celery,greenonions,andsunflowerseeds.Stirinthemayonnaise,salt,celerysalt,andpepperandmixuntilwellcombined.

2.Toastthebread,ifdesired.Spreadthemixtureevenlyonto4slicesofthebread.Topeachwithatomatoslice,lettuceleaf,andtheremainingbread.Cutthesandwichesdiagonallyinhalfandserve.

Creamy,CrunchyFruit-And-NutSandwiches

Makes4sandwiches Thissandwichisasurefirefavoritewithkids.Itwasbornoutofthedesireforanuttyandfruitysandwichbeyondtheconfinesofpeanutbutterandjelly.Ichosealmondbutterbecauseitsmellowflavorallowstheotheringredientstoshine,butfeelfreetousepeanutbutter,cashewbutter,oranothernutbutterofyourchoice.Youcanalsoexperimentwiththeotheringredients,perhapsswappingpecansforwalnutsandbananaslicesforthepear.TheThree-GrainBreadisagoodchoiceforthesesandwiches.

2⁄3cupalmondbutter

1⁄4cupagavenectarorpuremaplesyrup

1⁄4cupchoppedwalnutsorothernutsofchoice

1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

8sliceswholegrainbread 2ripeBoscorAnjoupears,coredandthinlysliced

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethealmondbutter,agavenectar,walnuts,andcranberries,stirringuntilwellmixed.

2.Dividethemixtureamongthebreadslicesandspreadevenly.Top4slicesofthebreadwiththepearslices,spreadsideup.Placetheremainingslicesofbreadontopofthepearslices,spreadsidedown.Slicethesandwichesdiagonallyandserveatonce.

MarinatedMushroomWraps

Makes2wraps Thejuicyandflavorfulmushroomscombinedwiththebutteryavocadoandcrunchyvegetablescreateadeliciouscontrastoftexturesandflavorsallrolledintoonetastywrap—well,twowraps,actually,ifyoumaketheentirerecipe.Toaddcolor,flavor,andvariety,trymakingthesewrapswithspinachortomatotortillas.

3tablespoonssoysauce 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 11⁄2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil

2portobellomushroomcaps,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1ripeHassavocado,pittedandpeeled 2(10-inch)flourtortillas 2cupsfreshbabyspinachleaves 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1ripetomato,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inamediumbowl,combinethesoysauce,2tablespoonsofthelemonjuice,andtheoil.Addtheportobellostrips,tosstocombine,andmarinatefor1hourorovernight.Drainthemushroomsandsetaside.

2.Mashtheavocadowiththeremaining1tablespoonoflemonjuice. 3.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadwithsomeofthemashed

avocado.Topwithalayerofbabyspinachleaves.Inthelowerthirdofeachtortilla,arrangestripsofthesoakedmushroomsandsomeofthebellpepperstrips.Sprinklewiththetomatoandsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.

PeanuttyTofuRoll-Ups

Makes4wraps Combiningtofuandpeanutbuttermaysoundunusual,butwhenmixedwithginger,lime,andgarlicitmakesatastyprotein-richspreadforthesewrapsandwichesfilledwithcrunchyvegetables.

8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedwellandpatteddry 2⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoongratedfreshginger

1garlicclove,minced 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread 2cupsshreddedromainelettuce 1largecarrot,grated 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandcutinto

1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,peanutbutter,andsoysauceandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelimejuice,ginger,garlic,andcayenneandprocessuntilsmooth.Setasidefor30minutesatroomtemperaturetoallowflavorstoblend.

2.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadwithabout1⁄2cupofthetofumixture.Sprinklewithlettuce,carrot,andcucumber.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.

GardenSaladWraps

Makes4wraps Thesewrapsareanothergreatwaytocombinetofuandvegetables.Here,soysauce–coatedtofustripsgetallwrappedupwithazestyvegetablesalad,resultinginatastysandwich.Thevegetablescanbevariedifyouhaveothersonhandthatyou'dliketoadd.

6tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar

1teaspoonyelloworspicybrownmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3cupsshreddedromainelettuce 3ripeRomatomatoes,finelychopped 1largecarrot,shredded 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandchopped 1⁄3cupmincedredonion

1⁄4cupslicedpittedgreenolives

4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread

1.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Sprinklewithsoysauceandsetasidetocool.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,mustard,salt,andpepperwiththeremaining4tablespoonsoil,stirringtoblendwell.Setaside.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethelettuce,tomatoes,carrot,cucumber,onion,andolives.Pouronthedressingandtosstocoat.

4.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadwithaboutone-quarterofthesalad.Placeafewstripsoftofuonthetortillaandrolluptightly.Sliceinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwithremainingingredientsandserve.

Tempeh-Walnut"Chicken"SaladWraps

Makes4wraps Thishearty,protein-richsandwichfillingisalsoterrificontoastedthicklyslicedbreadoronsesame-toppedbagels.

8ouncestempeh 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1celeryrib,chopped 1⁄4cupfinelychoppedgreenonions

1⁄4cupfinelychoppedredbellpepper

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought,divided 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

4(10-inch)tortillasorlavashflatbread 1to2cupsshreddedromainelettuce

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Removetempehfrompanandsetasidetocool.

2.Patthetempehdry,chopitfinely,andplaceitinabowl.Addthewalnuts,celery,greenonions,bellpepper,andparsley.Stirin1⁄2cupofthemayonnaise,themustard,lemonjuice,salt,andblackpepper.Mixuntilthoroughlycombined.

3.Coverandrefrigerateatleast30minutestoallowflavorstoblend.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

4.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadwith1tablespoonoftheremainingmayonnaise.Topwithabout2⁄3cupofthetempehmixture.Topwithshreddedlettuceandrolluptightly.Cuteachtortillainhalfdiagonally.Repeatwithremainingingredients.

AvocadoAndTempehBaconWraps

Makes4wraps Thecreamyrichnessoftheavocadoisaperfectmatchforthesmokycrispnessoftempehbacon.Addlettuce,tomato,andveganmayoandit'sawrap!

2tablespoonsoliveoil 8ouncestempehbacon,homemade(seeTempehBacon)orstore-bought 4(10-inch)softflourtortillasorlavashflatbread 1⁄4cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

4largelettuceleaves 2ripeHassavocados,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1largeripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehbaconandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about8minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.

2.Place1tortillaonaworksurface.Spreadwithsomeofthemayonnaiseandone-fourthofthelettuceandtomatoes.

3.Pit,peel,andthinlyslicetheavocadoandplacetheslicesontopofthetomato.Addthereservedtempehbaconandrolluptightly.Repeatwithremainingingredientsandserve.

Chickpea-TomatoWraps

Makes4wraps Thisisoneofthosetastybutsloppyfillingsthatwouldbeadisasterbetweentwoslicesofbreadbutisidealforawrapsandwich.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,drained*

1celeryrib,minced 1⁄4cupmincedredonion

3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1tablespoonspicybrownmustard Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread 4lettuceleaves

1.Mashthechickpeasinalargebowl.Cutthetomatoesinto1⁄4-inchpiecesandaddtothechickpeasalongwiththecelery,onion,andparsley.Addthemayonnaise,mustard,andsaltandpeppertotaste,stirringtomixwell.

2.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadabout1⁄2cupofthechickpeamixtureacrossthesurface.Topwithalettuceleaf.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.

*Tousedriedsun-driedtomatoes,placetheminaheatproofbowlandcoverwithboilingwater.Setaside10minutestoreconstitute.

TofuWaldorfSaladWraps

Makes4wraps Althoughitcontainsmanyofthesameingredients,thissweetandcrunchywrapbearslittleresemblancetothesaladthatinspiredit.Createdinthe1890satNewYork'sWaldorf-AstoriaHotel,theclassicWaldorfsaladconsistsofapples,celery,walnuts,andmayonnaiseservedonalettuceleaf.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutin1⁄2-inchdice

2firmcrispapples,suchasGalaorFuji,coredandchopped 2celeryribs,minced 1⁄3mincedredonion

1⁄3cupchoppedwalnuts,toasted

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread 4lettuceleaves

1.Inalargebowl,combinethetofu,apples,celery,onion,walnuts,andparsley.Addthemayonnaise,lemonjuice,sugar,salt,andpepper,stirringwelltocombine.

2.Toassemblewraps,lay1tortillaonaworksurface.Spreadabout1⁄2cupofthetofumixtureacrossthetortillaandtopwithalettuceleaf.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.

TeriyakiTofuWraps

Makes4wraps Thesweetlypungentteriyakisaucepermeatesthetofuandimbuesitwithgreatflavor.Whenyouaddthebellpepperstrips,youcantossinsomegreenonionsorotherveggiesaswell,forkindofastir-frywrap.

3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonsugar 1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largeredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavashflatbread,warmed

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,lemonjuice,sugar,garlic,sesameoil,andcayenneandsetaside.

2.Placethetofuinashallowbowl.Pourtheteriyakimarinadeoverthetofu,turninggentlytocoat. 3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Removethetofufromthemarinade,reservingthe

marinade.Placethetofuinthehotskilletalongwiththebellpepperandcookuntilthetofuisbrownedandthepeppersaretender,about10minutes.Pourthereservedmarinadeoverthetofuandpeppersandsimmer,stirringgentlytocoat.

4.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandplacesomeofthetofuandpepperstripsacrossthelowerthird.Rolluptightly.Repeatwithremainingingredientsandserve.

Tofu-TahiniVeggieWraps

Makes4wraps Theflavorofthetofu-tahinispreadwillintensifyifrefrigeratedforatleastanhourbeforeserving.Ialsolovethisspreadonatoastedsesamebagelwithslicedripetomato.

8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄2cuptahini(sesamepaste)

3greenonions,minced 2celeryribs,minced 1⁄2cupmincedfreshparsley

2tablespoonscapers 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

4(10-inch)flourtortillasorlavash 1mediumcarrot,shredded 4lettuceleaves

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,tahini,greenonions,celery,parsley,capers,lemonjuice,mustard,salt,andcayenneandprocessuntilwellcombined.

2.Toassemblewraps,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspreadabout1⁄2cupofthetofumixtureacrossthetortilla.Sprinklewithshreddedcarrotandtopwithalettuceleaf.Rolluptightlyandcutinhalfdiagonally.Repeatwiththeremainingingredientsandserve.

DeconstructedHummusPitas

Makes4pitas Thisideawasaresultofadesireforthetasteofhummusbutalsothedesirefortexture—thesolutionwastoleavethechickpeasmostlywhole,mashingthemjustenoughsotheydon'trolloutofthesandwich.

1garlicclove,crushed ¾cuptahini(sesamepaste) 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄4cupwater

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,rinsedanddrained

2mediumcarrots,grated(about1cup) 4(7-inch)pitabreads,preferablywholewheat,halved 1largeripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2cupsfreshbabyspinach

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mincethegarlic.Addthetahini,lemonjuice,salt,cayenne,andwater.Processuntilsmooth.

2.Placethechickpeasinabowlandcrushslightlywithafork.Addthecarrotsandthereservedtahinisauceandtosstocombine.Setaside.

3.Spoon2or3tablespoonsofthechickpeamixtureintoeachpitahalf.Tuckatomatosliceandafewspinachleavesintoeachpocketandserve.

MuffalettaSandwiches

Makes4sandwiches ThemuffalettaisaNewOrleansclassicthatstarsapiquantolivesaladthatplaysnicelyagainstthecrustybread.Tome,thetraditionalinclusionofslicedhamandcheeseareincidentaltotheflavorfulfilling,butslicedveganhamandcheesecanbeaddedifdesired.

1cupchoppedpittedkalamataolives 1cupchoppedpimiento-stuffedgreenolives 1⁄2cupchoppedpepperoncini(pickledpeppers)

1⁄2cupjarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus),chopped

2tablespoonscapers 3greenonions,minced 3plumtomatoes,chopped 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄4cupoliveoil

2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4individualkaiserrolls,boules,orothercrustysandwichrolls,halvedhorizontally

1.Inamediumbowl,combinethekalamataolives,greenolives,pepperoncini,redpeppers,capers,greenonions,tomatoes,parsley,marjoram,thyme,oil,vinegar,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Setaside.

2.Pulloutsomeoftheinsideofthesandwichrollstomakeroomforthefilling.Spoonthefillingmixtureintothebottomhalfoftherolls,packinglightly.Topwithremainingrollhalvesandserve.

FalafelSandwiches

Makes4sandwiches Falafelisthefast-foodburgerofMiddleEasterncuisines.Madewithchickpeasandfragrantlyspiced,thesesturdypattiesareespeciallydeliciousstuffedintopitasandservedwiththeTahini-LemonSauce.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

3garliccloves,chopped 1smallyellowonion,chopped 3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats

1teaspoongroundcumin ¾teaspoongroundcoriander ¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Chickpeaflourorall-purposeflour,fordredging Oliveoil,forfrying 4loavespitabread,cutinhalf Shreddedromainelettuce,toserve 1ripetomato,chopped 1⁄2cupTahini-LemonSauce

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethechickpeas,garlic,onion,parsley,oats,cumin,coriander,salt,andpepperandprocesstocombine.Refrigeratefor20to30minutes.

2.Formthemixtureintosmallballs,about2inchesindiameter.Ifthemixtureisnotfirmenough,addupto1⁄4cupofflour,alittleatatime,untilthedesiredconsistencyisreached.Flattentheballsintopattiesanddredgetheminflour.

3.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Addthefalafelandcook,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown,about8minutestotal.

4.Stuffthefalafelpattiesintothepitapockets,alongwithlettuce,tomato,andtahinisauce.Serveimmediately.

VietnamesePo'Boys

Makes4po'boys TheseextremelyyummyandveryfillingsandwichesareinspiredbythetraditionalVietnamesebahnmisandwich,withanodtothepo'boyoftheAmericanSouth.Theyarebasicallyaheartyanddeliciousfillingonasubrollorbaguette.IliketoservethemwiththeAsianSlaw.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1recipeSoy-TanDreamCutlets 2tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsAsianchilisauce(suchasSriracha) 3tablespoonsveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 4(7-inch)baguettes,splitlengthwise 1⁄2smallredonion,thinlysliced

1mediumcarrot,shredded 1⁄2mediumEnglishcucumber,cutinto

1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupfreshcilantroleaves

1tablespoonmincedjalapeño(optional)

1.Inaskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthesoy-tancutletsandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about8minutestotal.

2.Abouthalfwaythrough,sprinklethecutletswiththesoysauceand1teaspoonofthechilisauce.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremainingchilisaucewiththemayonnaiseandlimejuice,stirringtoblendwell.

4.Spreadthemayonnaisemixtureontotheinsideofthebaguettes.Layerwiththeonion,carrot,cucumber,cilantro,andjalapeño,ifusing.Thinlyslicethereservedsoy-tancutletsandarrangetheslicesontop.Serveimmediately.

BURGERS

TempehTantrumBurgers

Makes4burgers Ifcommerciallyproducedveganburgersaren'tyourthing,butyouwantsomethingsubstantialtoeatonabun,thesetempehburgersmaybewhatyou'relookingfor.Ithinkthey'reespeciallygoodslatheredwithabitofDijonmustard,butyoucanuseketchuporrelishifyouprefer.

8ouncestempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

¾cupchoppedonion 2garliccloves,chopped ¾cupchoppedwalnuts 1⁄2cupold-fashionedorquick-cookingoats

1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3tablespoonsoliveoil Dijonmustard 4wholegrainburgerrolls Slicedredonion,tomato,lettuce,andavocado

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheonionandgarlicandprocessuntilminced.Addthecooledtempeh,thewalnuts,oats,parsley,oregano,thyme,salt,andpepper.Processuntilwellblended.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheburgersandcookuntilcookedthoroughlyandbrownedonbothsides,about7minutesperside.

4.Spreaddesiredamountofmustardontoeachhalfoftherollsandlayereachrollwithlettuce,tomato,redonion,andavocado,asdesired.Serveimmediately.

GrilledPortobelloBurgers

Makes4burgers Thisismyfavoritewaytoenjoyportobellomushrooms—hotandjuicyrightoffthegrill.Servedonatoastedroll,withfreshripetomatoslicesandasprightlyvinaigrette,theseburgersareidealforabackyardcookout.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar 1⁄4teaspoonsugar

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

4largeportobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 4slicesredonion 4kaiserrolls,halvedhorizontallyorotherburgerrolls 8largefreshbasilleaves 4slicesripetomato

1.Preheatthegrillorbroiler.Inasmallbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,sugar,salt,andpepper.Setaside.

2.Placethemushroomcapsandonionslicesonthehotgrillandcookuntilgrilledonbothsides,turningonce,about10minutestotal.

3.Brushthetopsofthemushroomsandonionwiththevinaigretteandkeepwarm.Placetherollscutsidedownonthegrillandlightlytoast,about1minute.

4.Layeranonionsliceandmushroomontothebottomhalfofeachroll.Topeachwithtwobasilleavesandatomatoslice.Drizzlewithanyremainingvinaigretteandcovereachburgerwiththerolltops.Serveimmediately.

Macadamia-CashewPatties

Makes4patties Theseexoticprotein-richnutpattiesareloadedwithflavorandcrunch.ServeonyourfavoriterollswithlettuceandachutneyorGinger-PapayaRelish.

¾cupchoppedmacadamianuts ¾cupchoppedcashews 1mediumcarrot,grated 1smallonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1jalapeñoorothergreenchile,seededandminced ¾cupold-fashionedoats ¾cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying 4sandwichrolls Lettuceleavesandcondimentofchoice(seeheadnote)

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethemacadamianuts,cashews,carrot,onion,garlic,chile,oats,breadcrumbs,cilantro,coriander,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellmixed.Addthelimejuiceandprocessuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Addthepattiesandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about10minutestotal.Serveonsandwichrollswithlettuceandcondimentsofchoice.

Pecan-LentilBurgers

Makes4to6burgers Thelentilsandpecanscombinedwiththeotheringredientsmakeasturdy,healthful,andflavorfulburger.Akeytofirmburgersismakingsureyourlentilsarenotwet.Usuallyafewminutesinaskilletovermediumheatdoesthetrick,althoughyoucanalsospreadthemonabakingsheetandbakethemforafewminutestodrythemout.

11⁄2cupscookedbrownlentils

1⁄2cupgroundpecans

1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats

1⁄4cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

1⁄2cupmincedonion

1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundpepper

2tablespoonsoliveoil 4to6burgerrolls Lettuceleaves,slicedtomato,slicedredonion,andcondimentsofchoice

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethelentils,pecans,oats,breadcrumbs,flour,onion,parsley,mustard,salt,andpepper.Pulsetocombine,leavingsometexture.Shapethelentilmixtureinto4to6burgers.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheburgersandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about5minutesperside.

3.Servetheburgersontherollswithlettuce,tomatoslices,onion,andcondimentsofchoice.

BlackBeanBurgers

Makes4burgers Denseandmeatyblackbeanstransformeasilyintoheartytastyburgersthatcanbeenjoyedwiththeusualcondimentsortuckedintoapitaorwrapandtoppedwithyoursauceofchoice.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion

1garlicclove,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

1teaspoonsmokedpaprika 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4burgerrolls 4lettuceleaves 1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inasmallskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.

2.Transfertheonionmixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthebeans,parsley,breadcrumbs,flour,paprika,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellcombined,leavingsometexture.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpattiesandrefrigeratefor20minutes.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheburgersandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about5minutesperside.

4.Servetheburgersontherollswithlettuceandtomatoslices.

Some-Kinda-NutBurgers

Makes4burgers Nutloverswillgonutsovertheseheartyandprotein-richburgers.Mixandmatchyourfavoritenutsandnutbutteratwill.Inadditiontotheusualburgercondiments,theseburgersareterrifictoppedwithalittlechutneyorenjoyed"cutlet-style"asamaindishatdinner.

2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,grated 1cupunsaltedmixednuts 1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten),plusmoreifneeded

1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats,plusmoreifneeded

2tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

4burgerrolls 4lettuceleaves 1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inamediumskillet,heat1teaspoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Stirinthecarrotandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,pulsethenutsuntilchopped.Addtheonion-carrotmixturealongwiththeflour,oats,peanutbutter,parsley,salt,andpepper.Processuntilwellblended.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties,about4inchesindiameter.Ifthemixtureistooloose,addalittlemoreflouroroats.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat,addtheburgersandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.

4.Servetheburgersontherollswithlettuceandtomatoslices.

GoldenVeggieBurgers

Makes4burgers Here'sagreatwaytogetyourkidstoeatmoreveggies—puttheminburgers!Thesemellowyellowburgersfryuptoanicegoldenbrown.Theinclusionofwheatglutenflour(themainingredientinseitan)assuresachewyburgerthatholdsitsshape.Ifyoulikemonochrome,topthemwithslicedyellowtomatoesandadabofmustard,althoughIpreferthestunningcontrastofusingaredtomatoandketchup.Insteadoffryingtheburgers,youcanbakethemat375°Fonalightlyoiledbakingsheetuntilfirm,about12minutes.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,chopped 1⁄2smallyellowbellpepper,chopped

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

4burgerrolls Condimentsofchoice

1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandpepperandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Setasidetocoolslightly.

2.Transferthecooledonionmixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthechickpeas,salt,andblackpepperandpulsetomix.Addtheflourandprocesstocombine.

3.Shapethemixtureinto4burgers,about4inchesindiameter.Ifthemixtureistooloose,addalittleextraflour.

4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsofoilovermediumheat.Addtheburgersandcookuntilfirmandbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about5minutesperside.

5.Servetheburgersontherollswithcondimentsofchoice.

RedLentilPattiesInPita

Makes4pitas TheflavorsofIndiapermeatethesefragrantlittlepatties.Ifthemixtureistoowet,addsomebreadcrumbsorold-fashionedoats,ifyoulike—justcheckforseasonings.Iliketuckingthepattiesintopitapocketsanddousingthemwithmintandcoconutchutney.

1⁄2cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion

1smallpotato,peeledandshredded 1⁄2cuproastedcashews

1⁄4cupchickpeaflourorwheatglutenflour

1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 2teaspoonshotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

4(7-inch)pitabreads,warmedandhalved Shreddedromainelettuce FreshMintandCoconutChutneyoryourfavoritechutney

1.Bringasmallsaucepanofsaltedwatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthelentils,returntoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandcookuntiltender,about15minutes.Drainwell,thenreturntothesaucepanandcookoverlowheatfor1to2minutes,stirring,toevaporateanyremainingmoisture.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandpotato,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Setaside.

3.Inafoodprocessor,processthecashewsuntilfinelyground.Addthecookedlentilsandtheonion-potatomixtureandpulsetocombine.Addtheflour,parsley,currypowder,salt,andcayenne.Processuntiljustmixed,leavingsometexture.Shapethemixtureinto8smallpatties.

4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addthepattiesandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.

5.Stuffapattyinsideeachpitahalf,alongwithsomeshreddedlettuceandaspoonfulofchutney.Serveimmediately.

WhiteBeanAndWalnutPatties

Makes4patties Insteadoffryingthesesturdyandtastypatties,youcanbakethemonalightlyoiledbakingsheetina375°Fovenuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about20minutestotal.Inadditiontoenjoyingtheminasandwichforlunch,they'realsogreattoppedwithasaucesuchasRoastedYellowTomatoandPepperCoulisorWatercressSauceandservedasadinnerentrée.

1⁄4cupdicedonion

1garlicclove,crushed ¾cupwalnutpieces ¾cupcannedorcookedwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed ¾cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoonDijonmustard,plusmoretoserve 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoongroundsage

1⁄2teaspoonsweetpaprika

1⁄4teaspoonturmeric

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonsoliveoil Breadorrollsofchoice Lettuceleavesandslicedtomatoes

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheonion,garlic,andwalnutsandprocessuntilfinelyground. 2.Cookthebeansinasmallskilletovermediumheat,stirring,for1to2minutestoevaporateany

moisture.Addthebeanstothefoodprocessoralongwiththeflour,parsley,soysauce,mustard,salt,sage,paprika,turmeric,andpepper.Processuntilwellblended.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepattiesandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.

4.Serveonyourfavoritesandwichbreadwithmustard,lettuce,andslicedtomatoes.

CurriedChickpeaPatties

Makes4patties ChickpeasarecommonlyusedinIndiancooking,soit'snowonderthattheytastesogoodinthesepattiesspicedwithcurrypowder.Inadditiontothecurriedmayo,youcandressthesepattieswithyourfavoritechutneyforaddedflavor.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 11⁄2teaspoonshotormildcurrypowder

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1cupcookedchickpeas 1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

1⁄3cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

Breadorrollsofchoice Lettuceleaves 1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirin1teaspoonofthecurrypowder,salt,andcayenneandremovefromtheheat.Setaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethechickpeas,parsley,wheatglutenflour,breadcrumbs,andthecookedonion.Processtocombine,leavingsometexture.

3.Formthechickpeamixtureinto4equalpattiesandsetaside. 4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addthepatties,cover,

andcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about5minutesperside. 5.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1⁄2teaspoonofcurrypowderwiththemayonnaise,stirring

toblend.Spreadthecurriedmayonnaiseonthebread.Topwiththepatties,lettuce,andtomatoslices.Serveimmediately.

PintoBeanPattiesWithChile-Lime"Mayo"

Makes4patties Thezestyflavorofthesecrisplyfriedpattiesisenhancedbyalivelylime-spikeddressing.Inadditiontobeinggreatinasandwich,thesepattiescanbeenjoyedasatastydinnerentrée.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,rinsedanddrained

1mediumshallot,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1teaspoonCreoleseasoning 1⁄4cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 1serranochile,seededandminced 2tablespoonsoliveoil Bread,flourtortillas,orsandwichrolls Shreddedlettuce 1tomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Blotthebeanswithpapertowelstoabsorbexcessmoisture.Inafoodprocessor,combinethebeans,shallot,garlic,cilantro,Creoleseasoning,flour,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilwellblended.

2.Shapethemixtureinto4equalpatties,addingmoreflourifneeded.Dredgethepattiesinthebreadcrumbs.Refrigeratefor20minutes.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,limejuice,andserranochile.Seasonwiththesaltandpeppertotaste,mixwell,andrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.

4.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepattiesandcookuntilbrownedandcrispyonbothsides,about5minutesperside.

5.Spreadthechile-limemayoonthebreadandtopwiththepatties,lettuce,andtomato.Serveimmediately.

FAJITASANDBURRITOS

SearedPortobelloFajitas

Makes4fajitas Thisisaneasyandtastywaytoservetheinfinitelyversatileportobellomushroom.Itsmeatytexturemakesitanidealfajitafillingalongwithasupportingcastofonion,spinach,andsalsa.ServewithGreen-GreenGuacamole.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3largeportobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1largeredonion,halvedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1serranoorotherhotchile,seededandminced(optional) 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)flourtortillas,warmed 1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumhighheat.Addthemushrooms,onion,andchile,ifusing,andcookuntilsearedontheoutsideandslightlysoftened,stirringoccasionally,about5minutes.

2.Addthespinachandcookuntilwilted,1to2minutes.Seasonwiththecumin,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Toassemblethefajitas,place1tortillaonaworksurface.Spreadwithone-quarterofthemushroommixture.Spoon1⁄4cupofthesalsaontopandrolluptightly.Repeatwithremainingingredients.Serveimmediately.

Beer-MarinatedSeitanFajitas

Makes4fajitas Arobustbeer-infusedmarinadegivesthesefajitasanaddedflavordimension.Forarefreshingvariation,addsomeshreddedlettucewhenyouassemblethefajitas.

1⁄2cupchoppedredonion

1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2cupbeer

2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonchoppedfreshcilantro 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1ripeHassavocado 4(10-inch)flourtortillas,warmed 1⁄2cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought

1.Inashallowbowl,combinetheonion,garlic,beer,limejuice,cilantro,crushedredpepper,andsalt.Addtheseitanandmarinatefor4hoursorovernightintherefrigerator.

2.Removetheseitanfromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about10minutes.Addthereservedmarinadeandsimmeruntilmostoftheliquidisevaporated.

3.Pit,peel,andcuttheavocadointo1⁄2-inchslices.Toassemblethefajitas,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandtopwithone-quarteroftheseitanstrips,salsa,andavocadoslices.Rolluptightlyandrepeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveimmediately.

SeitanTacos

Makes4tacos Tacosareanall-timefavorite,especiallywithkidsandteens.Youwon'thavetocallanyonetothetabletwiceontaconight!Foranevenquickertacofilling,usefrozenveganburgercrumblesorthawed,finelychoppedveggieburgers.Thebestpartoftacosisbuildingthemyourself.ServewithMexicanhotsauce,lime-infusedvegansourcream,dicedfreshtomato,andslicedblackolives.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 12ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,finelychopped 2tablespoonssoysauce 11⁄2teaspoonschilipowder

1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoongarlicpowder

12(6-inch)softcorntortillas 1ripeHassavocado Shreddedromainelettuce 1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrowned,about10minutes.Sprinklewiththesoysauce,chilipowder,cumin,andgarlicpowder,stirringtocoat.Removefromheat.

2.Preheattheovento225°F.Inamediumskillet,warmthetortillasovermediumheatandstackthemonaheatproofplate.Coverwithfoilandplacethemintheoventokeepthemsoftandwarm.

3.Pitandpeeltheavocadoandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices.Arrangethetacofilling,avocado,andlettuceonaplatterandservealongwiththewarmedtortillas,salsa,andanyadditionaltoppings.

RefriedBeanAndSalsaQuesadillas

Makes4quesadillas Thiszesty,protein-richrecipeisespeciallysuitedforthosewhoprefernottousevegancheeseproductsbutstillwanttoenjoyquesadillas.Iliketoofferabowloffreshlymadeguacamole(seeGreen-GreenGuacamole)ontheside.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandmashed

1teaspoonchilipowder 4(10-inch)flourtortillas 1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupmincedredonion(optional)

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemashedbeansandchilipowderandcook,stirring,untilhot,about5minutes.Setaside.

2.Toassemble,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspoonabout1⁄4cupofthebeansacrossthebottomhalf.Topthebeanswiththesalsaandonion,ifusing.Foldtophalfofthetortillaoverthefillingandpressslightly.

3.Inlargeskilletheatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Placefoldedquesadillas,1or2atatime,intothehotskilletandheatuntilhot,turningonce,about1minuteperside.

4.Cutquesadillasinto3or4wedgesandarrangeonplates.Serveimmediately.

Spinach,Mushroom,AndBlackBeanQuesadillas

Makes4quesadillas Includingtenderfreshbabyspinachinthisflavorfulquesadillafillingisasimplewaytogetkidstoeattheirgreens.Andifyoustillcan'twinthemover,thatmeansmorequesadillasforyou.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedredonion

2garliccloves,minced 2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms 4cupsfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)flourtortillas Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Placetheblackbeansinamediumbowlandcoarselymashthem.Setaside. 2.Inasmallskillet,heattheoliveoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcoverand

cookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,untilsoftened.Addthespinach,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andcook,stirring,untilthespinachiswilted,about3minutes.

3.Stirinthemashedblackbeansandcontinuecooking,stirring,untilliquidisabsorbed. 4.Toassemblequesadillas,place1tortillaatatimeonaworksurfaceandspoonaboutone-quarter

mixtureontothebottomhalfofthetortilla.Foldthetophalfofthetortillasoverthefillingandpresslightly.

5.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Placethefoldedquesadillas,1or2atatime,intothehotskilletandheatovermediumheatuntilhot,turningonce,about1minuteperside.

6.Cutthequesadillasinto3or4wedgeseachandarrangeonplates.Serveimmediately.

BlackBeanAndCornBurritos

Makes4burritos Theseburritosareeasyandquicktomake.Thegreatflavorisaresultofthesweetburstofcornkernelsplayingagainstthezestysalsaandearthybeans.Towarmtortillas,wraptheminfoilandplacethemina275°Fovenforafewminutes.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cupfreshorthawed,frozencornkernels

1⁄2cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought

4(10-inch)flourtortillas,warmed

1.Inasaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebeansandmashthemuntilbrokenup.

2.Addthecornandsalsa,stirringtocombine.Simmer,stirring,untilthebeanmixtureishotabout5minutes.

3.Toassembleburritos,place1tortillaonaworksurfaceandspoonabout1⁄2cupofthefillingmixturedownthecenter.Rolluptightly,tuckinginthesides.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveseamsidedown.

RedBeanBurritos

Makes4burritos Theseeasyandtastyburritosmakeagreatweeknightmealwhenyou'reinahurrybutwantsomethingfilling.It'sahandywaytomakeamealwithasmallamountofleftoverriceandacanofkidneybeans.Theseburritoscanalsobemadewithpintobeansorblackbeans.ServewithGreen-GreenGuacamoleorthebasicguacamole.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought,plusextraifdesired 4(10-inch)flourtortillas,warmed 1cuphotcookedrice 1ripeHassavocado,pitted,peeled,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebeansandsalsaandcook,stirringtocombine.Simmer,mashingthebeansasyoustirthem,untilhot.

2.Toassembleburritos,place1tortillasonaworksurfaceandspoonabout1⁄2cupofthebeanmixturedownthecenter.Topwiththerice,followedbyslicesofavocadoandextrasalsa,ifdesired.Rolluptightly,tuckinginthesides.Repeatwiththeremainingingredients.Serveseam-sidedown.

PIZZA,CALZONE,STROMBOLI,ANDTURNOVERS

BasicPizzaDough

Makesone12-inchpizza Thisisamasterrecipeforabasicpizzadough.Allthepizzasreferbacktothisrecipeandbeginwiththedoughalreadymadeandatrest.Variation:Forawholewheatcrust,replaceuptoonehalfoftheall-purposeflourwithwholewheatflour.

Oliveoil 1cupwarmwater 1(1⁄4ounce)packetactivedryyeast(2

1⁄4teaspoons)

11⁄4teaspoonssalt

Pinchsugar 21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour,plusmoreasneeded

1.Lightlyoilamediumbowlandsetaside.Inaseparatemediumbowl,combinethewarmwaterandyeast.Stiruntilyeastisdissolved.

2.Addthesalt,sugar,andflour,andmixjustlongenoughtoformasoftdough.Addsmalladditionalamountsofflourifthedoughistoosticky.Donotovermix.

3.Withwell-flouredhands,placethedoughintotheoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleankitchentowel.Letthedoughriseinawarmspotuntildoubledinbulk,about1hour.

VeganMargheritaPizza

Makes4servings PizzaMargheritaemploysthreeflavorfulItalianingredients:tomatoes,basil,andcheese,todepictthecolorsoftheItalianflag.Upuntilthelate1800swhenPizzaMargheritawascreated,pizzatoppingsdidnottraditionallyincludecheese,andeventothisday,pizzainItalyisnotthecheese-soddenpiethatyougenerallyfindintheUnitedStates.Inthisveganversion,seasonedtofustandsinforthecheese.

1recipeBasicPizzaDough 1cupfirmtofu,drained 1tablespoonnutritionalyeast 2ripeplumtomatoes,slicedpaperthin 11⁄2tablespoonsoliveoil

1⁄4cupveganbasilpesto,homemade(seeBasilPistou)orstore-bought,roomtemperature

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleantowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.

2.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.

3.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.

4.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofuandnutritionalyeastandprocessuntilsmooth.Addsaltandpeppertotasteandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.

5.Blotanyexcessliquidfromthetomatosliceswithpapertowels. 6.Spread1⁄2tablespoonoftheoliveoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipsto

spreadevenly.Topwiththetofumixture,spreadingevenlytoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge. 7.Whisktheremaining1tablespoonofoilintothepestoandspreadevenlyoverthetofumixtureto

about1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Arrangethetomatoslicesonthepizzaandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

8.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutthepizzainto8wedgesandservehot.

PortobelloAndBlackOlivePizza

Makes4servings Mushroomshavelongbeenanimportantpizzatoppinginmyhouse,andweespeciallyenjoythinslicesofmeatyportobellomushroomscomplementedbysaltybitsofgoodblackolives.

1recipeBasicPizzaDough 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2portobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1tablespoonfinelychoppedfreshbasil 1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuppittedslicedkalamataolives

1⁄2cuppizzasauceormarinarasauce(seeMarinaraSauce)

1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.

2.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.

3.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.

4.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Removefromheatandaddthebasil,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirintheolivesandsetaside.

5.Spreadtheremaining1tablespoonoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipstospreaditevenly.Topwiththepizzasauce,spreadingevenlytoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Spreadthevegetablemixtureevenlyoverthesauce,toabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.

6.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutthepizzainto8wedgesandservehot.

Ebap(EverythingButAnimalProducts)Pizza

Makes4servings Thisisan"anythinggoes"kindofpizzawhereyoucanaddasfeworasmanytoppingsasyoulike—aslongasthey'replantbased.Ifyou'remakingpizzaforacrowd,it'sfuntoofferavarietyoftoppingsandleteveryonecreatehisorherownsectionofthepies.Otherwise,youcancustomizeithoweveryoulike.

1recipeBasicPizzaDough 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupthinlyslicedredonion

1⁄4cupchoppedredbellpepper

1cupslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2cuppizzasauceormarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought

1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄4teaspoondriedbasil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsslicedpittedkalamataolives Optionaltoppings:sautéedzucchini,slicedhotpeppers,artichokehearts,sun-driedtomatoes

1.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.

2.Oncethepizzadoughhasrisen,flattenthedoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleantowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.

3.Turnthedoughoutontoaflouredsurfaceanduseyourhandstoflattenit,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.

4.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andmushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Removefromheatandsetaside.

5.Spreadtheremaining1tablespoonofoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipstospreaditevenly.Topwiththepizzasauce,spreadingevenlytoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Sprinklewiththeoreganoandbasil.

6.Spreadthevegetablemixtureevenlyoverthesaucetowithinabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Sprinklewiththeolivesandanydesiredtoppings.

7.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutthepizzainto8wedgesandservehot.

WhitePizzaWithPotato,Onion,AndYellowTomatoes

Makes4servings ToppingapizzawithcrisproastedYukonGoldpotatomakesthispizzaheartyandsatisfying.Becausethepotatoisthinlysliced,itreallydoesn'tfeellikecarboverload,andwhenusedinconcertwithslicedtomatoandonion,theflavorissublime.

1mediumYukonGoldpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1recipeBasicPizzaDough 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumVidaliaorothersweetonion,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

6to8freshbasilleaves 2ripeyellowtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Arrangethepotatoslicesonalightlyoiledbakingsheetandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bakeuntilsoftandgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Setaside.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.

2.Oncethepizzadoughhasrisen,flattenthedoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleantowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.

3.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.

4.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntilsoftandcaramelized,stirringfrequently,about30minutes.Removefromheat,seasonwithoreganoandsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetaside.

5.Spreadtheremaining1tablespoonofoliveoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipstospreaditevenly.Topwiththecaramelizedonion,spreadingevenlytoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Topwiththebasilleaves,thenarrangethepotatoandtomatoslicesontopoftheonionsandbasil.

6.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutthepizzainto8wedgesandservehot.

SpicySouthwestern-StylePizza

Makes4servings Ifyourfamilycan'tagreeonwhethertohavetacosorpizzafordinner,compromisebyservingthispizzatoppedwiththeflavorsoftheSouthwestandMexico.Thepizzadoughismoresubstantialthantortillas,andwhentoppedwithpintobeans,thisisoneheartymeal.Youcanaddasprinklingofshreddedvegancheese,ifyoulike.

1recipeBasicPizzaDough 1tablespoonoliveoil 1teaspoonchilipowder 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drained

1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 2tablespoonshotormildcannedmincedgreenchiles 2tablespoonsslicedpittedkalamataolives 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro

1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.

2.Placetheovenrackonthelowestlevelofthemoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.

3.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Stirinthechilipowder,thenaddthebeans,stirringtocombineandwarmthebeans,about5minutes.

4.Removefromtheheatandmashthebeanswell,addingasmallamountofthesalsa,ifneeded,tomoistenthebeans.

5.Spreadthebeanmixtureevenlyontothepreparedpizzadoughtoabout1⁄2inchfromthedough'sedge.Spreadthesalsaevenlyoverthebeanmixtureandsprinklewiththechilesandolives.

6.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Afterremovingthepizzafromtheoven,sprinklewiththecilantro,cutinto8wedges,andservehot.

TapenadeAndTomatoPizza

Makes4servings Thepiquantflavoroftapenade,azestyoliveandcaper-basedspread,combinedwithadditionalolivesandcapers,makesthisasupremelyflavorfulpizza.Slicedtomatoesreplacethepizzasauce,makingthismorefoccacia-likethanyouraveragepizza,sinceitdoesn'thavetheusualpizzasauceandcheesetopping.

1recipeBasicPizzaDough 3ripeplumtomatoes,slicedpaperthin 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupblackandgreenolivetapenade,homemade(seeBlackAndGreenOliveTapenade)orstore-bought

1⁄2cupslicedpittedblackorgreenolives

2teaspoonscapers,drainedandchoppediflarge

1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.

2.Placetheovenrackonthelowestleveloftheoven.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorlargebakingsheet.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa12-inchround.Becarefulnottooverworkthemiddleorthecenterofthecrustwillbetoothin.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheet.

3.Blotanyexcessliquidfromthetomatoeswithpapertowels.Spread1tablespoonoftheoilontothepreparedpizzadough,usingyourfingertipstospreaditevenly.

4.Whisktheremaining1tablespoonofoilintothetapenadeandspreadthetapenadeontothepizzadough.Arrangethetomatoslicesonthepizzaandsprinklewiththeolivesandcapers.

5.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Cutinto8wedgesandservehot.

SpicyMushroomAndHotPepperCalzones

Makes4calzones Acalzoneisbasicallyapizzafoldedinonitselftomakealargesavoryturnover,althoughwithacalzone,it'seasiertoenjoyalltheflavorsineverybitebecausetheingredientsareenclosedandcookedtogether.Usuallythestuffingismadewiththesameingredientsthatyouwouldusetotopapizza.

1recipeBasicPizzaDough 1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1poundwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patted,dry,andchopped 1(12-ounce)jarcherrypeppers,drained,stemmed,andseeded*

8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Flattentherisendoughslightly,coverwithplasticwraporcleandishtowel,andsetasidetorelaxfor10minutes.

2.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthemushroomsandcook,stirring,untilanyliquidevaporates,about5minutes.Chopthecherrypeppersandaddtothemushroomsalongwiththetofu,oregano,salt,andpepper.Cookstirringtoblendtheflavorsandevaporateanyremainingliquid,about5minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool.

3.Turntherelaxeddoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceanddivideinto4equalpieces.Useyourhandstoflatteneachpieceinto6-inchcircles,turningandflouringasneeded.

4.Dividethefillingequallyamongthedoughcircles,leavinga1⁄2-inchborder.Foldeachdoughcircleoverthefillingtomeettheoppositeedgeofthedough.

5.Withdampenedfingers,presstheedgesofthedoughtogethertosealthefillinginside. 6.Transferthecalzonestothepreparedpizzapanorbakingsheetandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about

20minutes.

*Ifcherrypeppersareunavailable,substituteanothertypeofmildorhotjarredchilepeppersorsautéoneortwochoppedfreshhotchileswithachoppedbellpepper.

RoastedVegetableStromboli

Makes4to6servings Likethecalzone,astromboliisavariantoftheclassicpizza—thistimethepizzadoughistoppedandthenrolledupbeforebaking.Makethedoughfirstandsetitasidetorisewhileyoumakethefilling.Toserve,thebakedstromboliiscutcrosswiseintoslices.Variations:Insteadofroastingthevegetables,youcanalsogrillthemwholeandthencutthemforthestromboli,orslicethemfirstandgrillthemonastovetopgrillpan.

1recipeBasicPizzaDough 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,chopped 1mediumzucchini,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1tablespoonmincedfreshbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper(optional)

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cuppizzasauceormarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought

2tablespoonsveganParmesancheeseorParmasio

1.Makethedough.Preheattheovento450°F. 2.Inalightlyoiledshallowbakingpan,combinetheonion,bellpepper,zucchini,garlic,

mushrooms,tomatoes,basil,oregano,crushedredpepper,ifusing,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Drizzlewiththeoliveoil,stirringtocoatthevegetables.

3.Placethebakingpanintheovenandroastthevegetablesuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,20to30minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocool.Drainthevegetablesandblotthemdry.

4.Reducetheoventemperatureto375°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheetandsetaside. 5.Punchdownthedoughdownanddivideitinhalf.Turnoneofthedoughpiecesoutontoalightly

flouredsurfaceandflattenwithyourhands,turningandflouringfrequently,workingitintoa9x12-inchrectangle.

6.Addthepizzasaucetothevegetablemixture,stirringtocombine.SprinklewiththeParmesan,ifusing.

7.Spreadhalfofthecooledvegetablemixtureacrossthedoughleavinga1-inchborderonallsides. 8.Beginningatalongside,rollthestromboliintoacylinder,pinchingtheedgestosealinthefilling. 9.Transferthestrombolitothepreparedbakingsheet,seamsidedown.Repeatwiththeremaining

ingredients. 10.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about30minutes.Removefromtheovenandletstand10

minutes.Useaserratedknifetocutintothickslicesandserve.

SpicyTempehEmpanadas

Makes6empanadas FromtheSpanishfor"tobakeinpastry"thesesavoryturnoverstraditionallyhaveameatandvegetablefilling.Heretempehreplacesthemeat,butchoppedseitanorblackbeansmaybeusedinstead.It'salonglistofingredients,butallarefoundatthesupermarket.

8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

11⁄2teaspoonssalt

1⁄4teaspoonblackpepper

1⁄2cupketchup

1⁄2cupraisins

1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄2cupyelloworwhitecornmeal

1teaspoonsugar 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2cupveganmargarine

1⁄3cupplus2teaspoonssoymilk

2teaspoonsDijonmustard

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainwell,chop,andsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat,addonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.

3.Stirinthechoppedtempeh,oregano,cumin,crushedredpepper,the1⁄2teaspoonsalt,andblackpepper.Cook5minuteslonger,thenreducetheheattolowandstirintheketchup,raisins,andorangejuice.Simmeruntilflavorshaveblendedandliquidhasevaporated,about15minutes.Setasidetocool.

4.Preheattheovento400°F.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,cornmeal,sugar,theremaining1teaspoonsalt,andbakingpowder.Pulsetoblend.Addthemargarine,soymilk,andmustard.

Processuntilasoftdoughforms. 5.Dividethedoughinto6equalpiecesandrollthemoutinto7-inchcirclesonalightlyfloured

worksurface. 6.Dividethefillingmixtureontoonehalfofeachdoughcircle.Foldtheotherhalfofthedoughover

thefillingandcrimptheedgestosealthefillinginside. 7.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,25to30minutes.Servehot.

QuickPinto-PotatoEmpanadas

Makes4empanadas Thisisagreatwaytouseupleftoverbakedpotatoes.(Ialwaystossanextrapotatoortwointheoventohaveonhandforjustsucharecipe.)Ifyoudon'thaveanycookedpotatoes,youcanquickly"bake"oneinthemicrowave,butbesuretopiercetheskinfirstsoitdoesn'tburst.Unlikethepreviousempanadarecipe,thisoneusesready-madepuffpastrysoitisgreatifyou'reshortontime.

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed

1smallbakedrussetpotato,peeledandcoarselychopped 1⁄2cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought

1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inamediumbowl,mashthebeansslightlywithafork.Addthepotato,salsa,chilipowder,salt,andpepper.Mashwellandsetaside.

2.Rolloutthepastryonalightlyflouredboardanddivideintoquarters. 3.Spoonthebeanmixtureontothefourpiecesofdough,dividingevenly.Foreachempanada,fold

oneendofthedoughoverthefillingtomeettheoppositeendofthedough.Useyourfingerstosealandcrimptheedgestoenclosethefilling.Useaforktopiercethetopofempanadasandplacethemonanungreasedbakingsheet.

4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.

LentilWalnutPasties

Makes4to6pasties Theseheartypastrypackagestakealittleextratimetoprepare,butthedeliciousresultisworththeeffort.Tosavetime,assemblethemaheadandrefrigerateforupto1day,covered.Then,justpopthemintheoven.Servethesewithafruityrelishorchutney.

2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder

11⁄2teaspoonssalt

2⁄3cupveganmargarine,softened

1⁄3cupsoymilk

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallpotato,peeledandshredded 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 1⁄2cupmincedonion

2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoonsoysauce 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1cupcookedbrownlentils 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedwalnuts

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,and1teaspoonofthesalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Slowlystirinthesoymilk,addingjustenoughtoformadough.

2.Wrapthedoughinplasticwrapandrefrigeratefor20minutes.Preheattheovento375°F.Greaseabakingsheetandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepotato,carrot,onion,garlic,soysauce,thyme,savory,pepper,andremaining1⁄2teaspoonsalt.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoft,about10minutes.Stirinthecookedlentilsandthewalnutsandsetaside.

4.Rollthechilleddoughoutonalightlyflouredworksurfaceuntilabout1⁄8inchthickandusea4-inchroundcookiecutter(ortherimofa4-inchbowlorglass)tocutthedoughintofour4-inchcircles.

5.Placeabout¾cupofthefillinginthecenterofeachdoughcircle.Overlapthedoughandpinchtheedgestogethertoformahalfcircle.Rolluptheendstomakeasmoothedge.

6.Placethepastiesonthepreparedbakingsheet.Brushwithalittleoilandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Servehot.

MushroomTurnovers

Makes4turnovers SimilartoanempanadaandinspiredbytheCornishpasty,athyme-scentedmushroomfillingisthestarofthesesavoryturnovers.Foraddedbulk,youcanincludesomechoppedcookedpotatotothefilling.Theportabilityoftheseturnoversmakesthemideallunchboxfare,whileatthesametimetheycanlookratherelegantplatedontopofabrownsauce.Smallerversionswouldbetastyasanappetizer,too.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallonion,minced 1garlicclove,minced 3cupsslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄2cupfrozenpeas,thawed

1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought,orpureedtofu

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed 1tablespoonsoymilk

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushrooms,thyme,savory,andcayenne.Coverandcookuntiljusttender,about5minutes.

2.Uncoverandcontinuetocookuntiltheliquidhasevaporated.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool.Stirinthepeasandsourcreamandseasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Setaside.

3.Rolloutthepastryanddivideintoquarters.Spoonthemushroommixtureintothecenterofeachpieceofpastry,dividingevenly.

4.Foldthepastryinhalfoverthefillingtoenclosethefilling.Useyourfingerstopresstheedgestogethertosealthefillinginside.

5.Brusheachturnoverwithsoymilkandpiercethetopwithafork.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,15to20minutes.Servewarm.

Indian-StylePizza

Makes2servings Uttappam,thesavorySouthernIndianpancake,sometimescalled"Indianpizza,"istheinspirationforthisdelightfultastetreat.Semolinaflour,calledsooji,isavailableinIndianmarketsandgourmetgrocers.Ifunavailable,usehalfregularall-purposeflourandhalfchickpeaflour.Thisrecipemakestwo"personalpan"-sizeuttappam.Iliketoservethemwithavegetablesambarandcoconutchutney.

1cupveganplainyogurt 1cupsemolinaflour 1tablespooncornstarch 1⁄3cupplus2tablespoonswater

1mediumcarrot,grated 1hotormildgreenchile,seededandfinelyminced 1⁄3cupmincedonion

1⁄4cupplus1tablespoonchoppedfreshcilantro

1⁄4cupfinelychoppedunsaltedcashews

¾teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil

1.Placetheyogurtinamediumbowlandwarmitinthemicrowavefor30seconds.Stirintheflourandmixwelltocombine.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarchwiththe2tablespoonsofwater.Blendwell,thenstiritintotheflourmixture,addingtheremaining1⁄3cupofwatertoformathickbatter.

3.Stirinthecarrot,chile,onion,the1⁄4cupofcilantro,cashews,coriander,andsalt,blendingwell.Setasidefor20minutesatroomtemperature.Preheattheovento250°F.

4.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Pourhalfofthebatterintotheskillet.Coverandcookuntilthebottomislightlybrownedandthebatteriscookedthrough,about5minutes.Becarefulnottoburn.

5.Carefullyslidetheuttapamontoabakingsheetorheatproofplatterandkeepwarmwhileyoucookthesecondonewiththeremainingbatter.

6.Inverteachuttappamontodinnerplates,sprinklewiththeremaining1tablespooncilantro,andservehot.

Soups

Asteamingbowlofsoupisbothsoothingandrestorative.Becauseitisasimpleandinexpensivewaytogethealthyanddeliciousfoodonthetable,soupremainsafavorite,evenintoday'sconvenience-orientedsociety.Innovativeandversatile,soupscanbeenjoyedasafirstcourse,maindish,orevendessert. Soupsoftenhaveveryforgivingrecipes.Ifitturnsouttoothick,addmorewaterorbroth;iftoothin,cookuncoveredtoreduceliquid,addmoresolids,orpureesomeoftheexistingsolids.Toavoidoverseasoning,addtheherbsandspicesjudiciouslyandchecktheseasoningsneartheendofcookingtime. Thefoundationofmostsoupsisabrothorstock,andthischapterincludesseveraldifferentbroths:anall-purposeLightVegetableBroth,aswellasthericherRoastedVegetableBroth,RootVegetableBroth,andMushroomVegetableBroth,allofwhichcanbeusedtoadddepthtoheartiersoups.AlightAsianbroth,calledDashi,canbeusedtoenhancemisosoup,hotandsoursoup,andotherAsiansoups. Sinceflavorintensityandsaltinessofbrothsvarygreatly,mostofthesouprecipesinthisbooklist"salttotaste"ratherthanaprescribedamount.Besuretotasteyoursoupasitcooks,addingmoresaltandotherseasoningsasneeded.Tightlycovered,vegetablebrothkeepswellintherefrigeratorfor3to4daysorinthefreezerforuptothreemonths.Homemadebrothsareeasyandeconomicaltoprepareandfreezewell.Whenfreezing,it'sagoodideatoportionyourbrothsintosmallcontainerssothatyoucanuseonlywhatyouneed. Thesoupsinthischapterareorganizedbytype,beginningwithseveral"clearbroth"soups,manyofwhicharesuitableforfirstcoursesorlightlunches.Heartysoupsfeaturingbeans,grains,ornoodlesarealsoincluded.Thesecanmakesatisfyingmealsinthemselves.Roundingoutthechapterisaselectionofcreamysoupsthataremade,ofcourse,withoutdairy;the"creaminess"comesfrompureedvegetables,beans,andotherhealthfulingredients.Thechapterendswithseveralrefreshingchilledsoups,bothsavoryandsweet. =fastVEGETABLEBROTHS

LightVegetableBroth

Makesabout6cups Thisbasicbrothrecipecanbeconsidered"all-purpose"andcanbeusedinvirtuallyanyrecipeinthisbookcallingforvegetablebroth.Aswithallbrothrecipes,usetheingredientlistasaguide,addingmoreorlessofthevegetablesaccordingtotasteandavailability.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumonions,quartered 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,unpeeledandcrushed 8cupswater 2teaspoonssoysauce 1⁄3cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley

1bayleaf 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonblackpeppercorns

1.Inalargestockpot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonions,carrots,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthewater,soysauce,parsley,bayleaf,salt,andpeppercorns.Bringtoaboilandthenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for11⁄2hours.

2.Setasidetocool,thenstrainthroughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowlorpot,pressingagainstthesolidswiththebackofaspoontoreleasealltheliquid.Discardsolids.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.

AboutVegetableBroths

Vegetablebrothcangiveextra flavor tosoupsalongwithaddednutrients. Ifyouarenot inclined topreparehomemadebroth,thereareanumberofcommercialproductsthatcanbeusedinstead.Vegetablebrothisavailableincansandasepticorshelf-stablecontainers.Differentbrandsproducebrothofvaryingstrengths,sotrytobeawareofhowtheflavorofaparticularbrothwillaffectyoursoup.Asageneralrulewhenusingcommercialbroth,Irecommendequalproportionsofwatertobrothtodilutethebrothabitandminimizethepotentialforoverpoweringflavor;forexample,use1⁄2cupofwaterforevery

1⁄2cupofbroth.Anotherviablealternativeistousepowderedvegetablebaseorvegetablebouilloncubesorpastetoenrichyoursoup.Perhapstheeasiestwaytobeginpreparingsoup(anddefinitelymosteconomical)istousewaterinsteadofbroth.Ifrequentlyusewater (oftenwith the additionof a little powderedvegetable soupbaseor a bouillon cubeor two) insteadof brothwhenmaking soups, especially hearty ones such as bean soups, since the ingredients impart loads of flavor on their own.Wheningredientsaresimmeredinwater,theliquidtransformsintoalightbroth—albeitlighterthanifyouhadstartedwithabroth,butinmanycases,itisquiteenough.Forthatreason,manyofthesouprecipeswillcallforbrothorwater.Thechoiceisyours.Justbesuretoadjustseasoningsappropriately—asoupmadewithwaterasopposedtobrothwillneedmoresalttobringouttheflavoroftheotheringredients.

RoastedVegetableBroth

Makesabout6cups Roastvegetablespriortoaddingthemtoyourbrothtogivethemadeeperflavor.Thebrothwill,inturn,bericher-tastingandmorefull-bodied.Youcanusethisbrothinanyrecipecallingforvegetablebrothwherearichvegetableflavorisdesired.

1largeonion,thicklysliced 2largecarrots,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 1largepotato,unpeeledandchopped 3garliccloves,unpeeledandcrushed 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8cupswater 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley

2bayleaves 1⁄2teaspoonblackpeppercorns

1tablespoonsoysauce

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Inalightlyoiled9x13-inchbakingpan,placetheonion,carrots,celery,potato,andgarlic.Drizzlewiththeoilandsprinklewithsaltandpeppertotaste.Roastthevegetablesuntiltheyareslightlybrowned,turningonce,about30minutestotal.Setasidefor10minutestocoolslightly.

2.Placetheroastedvegetablesinalargestockpot.Addthewater,parsley,bayleaves,peppercorns,soysauce,andsalttotaste.Bringtoaboilandthenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthebrothhasreducedslightlyandisadeepgoldencolor,about1hour.

3.Setasidetocool,thenstrainthroughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowlorpot,pressingagainstthesolidswiththebackofaspoontoreleasealltheliquid.Discardsolids.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.

RootVegetableBroth

Makesabout6cups Thesweetnessoftherootvegetablescomethroughinthisbroththatworksespeciallywellwhenmakingheartybeansoups,suchastheThreeBeanSoup.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeonion,coarselychopped 2mediumcarrots,coarselychopped 2mediumparsnips,coarselychopped 1mediumturnip,coarselychopped 8cupswater 1mediumwhitepotato,unpeeledandquartered 3garliccloves,unpeeledandcrushed ¾cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley 2bayleaves 1⁄2teaspoonblackpeppercorns

1teaspoonsalt

1.Inalargestockpot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,parsnips,andturnip.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about8minutes.Stirinthewater.Addthepotato,garlic,parsley,bayleaves,peppercorns,andsalt.Bringtoaboilandthenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for11⁄2hours.

2.Setasidetocool,thenstrainthroughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowlorpot,pressingagainstthesolidswiththebackofaspoontoreleasealltheliquid.Discardsolids.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.

MushroomVegetableBroth

Makesabout6cups Whilethisbrothcancertainlyaddadditionallayersofmushroomflavortoamushroomsoup,Ialsoliketofreezeitinsmallamountsanduseittoenrichsauces,gravies,andgrains.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,unpeeledandquartered 1mediumcarrot,coarselychopped 1celeryribwithleaves,coarselychopped 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcoarselychopped 5driedshiitakeorporcinimushrooms,soakedin2cupshotwater,drained,soakingliquidstrainedandreserved 3garliccloves,unpeeledandcrushed 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley

2bayleaves 1⁄2teaspoonblackpeppercorns

1teaspoonsalt 5cupswater

1.Inalargestockpot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,celery,andwhitemushrooms.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Stirinthesofteneddriedmushroomsandthereservedsoakingliquid,alongwiththegarlic,parsley,bayleaves,peppercorns,salt,andwater.Bringtoaboilandthenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for11⁄2hours.

2.Setasidetocool,thenstrainthroughafine-meshsieveintoalargebowlorpot,pressingagainstthesolidswiththebackofaspoontoreleasealltheliquid.Discardsolids.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.

Dashi

Makes4cups DashiisadelicateJapanesesoupbroth.Basicvegetariandashi,calledkombudashi,ismadewithjusttwoingredients:kombu(driedkelp)andwater.LookforkombuinnaturalfoodstoresorAsianmarkets.Foralittleextraflavordimension,addadashofgreenonionandalittlesoysauce.

1six-inchpiecekombu(seeheadnote) 4cupswater 2greenonions,coarselychopped 2teaspoonssoysauce Pinchsalt

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethekombuandwaterandletsoakfor1hour.Addgreenonions,soysauce,andsalt.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes.

2.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature,thenstrainthebrothintoanothersaucepanorbowl,discardingthekombuandgreenonions.Coolbrothcompletely,thenportionintotightlycoveredcontainersandrefrigerateforupto4daysorfreezeforupto3months.

CLEARBROTHSOUPS

GreensAndBeansSoup

Makes4servings Thisquickandeasysoupcontainsthenutrient-richgoodnessofdarkleafygreensandtheprotein-packedrichnessoftwokindsofbeans.Foraheartierdish,addcookedriceorpastatothesoupafewminutesbeforeservingtime.Youcanusejustonekindofgreenorbean,ifyouprefer,orsubstitutedifferentvarietiesfortheonesgivenhere.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 3largegarliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupscoarselychoppedstemmedSwisschard 3cupscoarselychoppedstemmedkale

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook,uncovered,1minute.

2.Stirinthebeans,broth,crushedredpepper,andsaltandblackpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattoasimmer,uncovered,andstirinthegreens.Continuetocookuntilthegreensaretender,15to20minutes.Servehot.

GoldenBeetSoupWithATwist

Makes6servings Thissoupoffersmorethanonetwistontheborschttheme—usinggoldenbeetsinsteadofredandaddingatwistoflemonjustbeforeserving.Ifyoupreferasmoothsoup,pureeitinablenderorfoodprocessorforamorecreamytexture.Thissoupcanbeservedhotorchilled.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 4mediumgoldenbeets,peeledanddiced 1smallyellowbellpepper,chopped 1mediumYukonGoldpotato,diced 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2teaspoonssugar 1teaspoondriedthyme Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshdillweedor11⁄2teaspoonsdried,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthebeets,bellpepper,andpotatoandcook,uncovered,stirring,for1minute.Stirinthebroth,sugar,andthymeandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.

2.Servehotor,alternately,setasidetocool,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled.Justbeforeserving,stirinthelemonjuiceandgarnishwiththedill.

Chile-LimeTortillaSoup

Makes4servings Iliketouseseitaninthiszestysoup,butstripsoflightlybrowned,extra-firmtofuwillalsoworkwell.Foranextraembellishment,addsomecookedriceorcornkernelsnearservingtime.Foralessspicysoup,useonlyonechile.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 2serranochiles,seededandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(4-ounce)canmildchoppedgreenchiles,drained Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro

3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 3to4(6-inch)corntortillas,cutintostrips 1ripeHassavocado

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandserranochiles,thenstirinthebroth,seitan,tomatoes,cannedchiles,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes.Stirinthecilantroandlimejuiceandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Whilethesoupsimmers,spreadthetortillastripsonabakingsheetandbakeuntilcrisp,about8minutes.Pit,peel,anddicetheavocado.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandtopwiththetortillastripsanddicedavocadoandserve.

HeartyMinestroneSoup

Makes4to6servings ThisclassicItalianvegetablesouptastesbetterthedayafteritismadesoplantomakeitaheadoftime.Feelfreetovarythevegetablesasdesired.Forexample,youcansubstitutespinachforthecabbageorusewhitebeansorchickpeasinplaceofthekidneybeans.Insteadofbarley,smallcookedsouppastamakesagoodaddition,butforbestresults,thepastashouldbecookedseparatelyandaddedwhenreadytoserve.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 1celeryrib,chopped 1mediumlargecarrot,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 2cupsshreddedcabbage 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoeswithliquid 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cuppearlbarley

1⁄4cupsplitpeas,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecabbage,tomatoes,beans,barley,andsplitpeas.Addthebroth,oregano,andbasil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,partiallycovered,for1hourorlonger,untilthevegetablesaretender.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Addabitmorebrothiftheliquidreducestoomuch.Stirintheparsleyandserve.

BroccoliNoodleSoup

Makes4servings Thekeytothesuccessofthiswholesomesoupistonotovercookthebroccoliorthenoodles—thebroccolishouldbebrightgreenandjusttenderandthenoodlestenderbutfirm.Thisrecipecanbeapatternfornumerousvariations,usingasparagus,zucchini,oranothervegetableinplaceofthebroccoli,orasmallbite-sizepasta(orevenagrain)insteadoftheangelhairpasta.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3garliccloves,minced 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupssmallbroccoliflorets 2ouncesangelhairpasta,brokenintothirds 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Addthebroccoliandcookfor3minutes,thenbringtoaboilandaddthepasta.Cookuntilthepastaandbroccoliaretender,about5minutes.Reduceheattolow,stirintheparsley,andsimmeranotherminuteorsotoblendflavorsbeforeserving.

PotatoAndKaleSoup

Makes4servings Thisrichbrothysoupissatisfyingenoughtoserveasamaindishfortwoorthreewhenaccompaniedbywarmcrustybread.Foramoresubstantialsoup,sautéslicesofvegansausagelinksuntilbrownedandaddthemwhenreadytoserve.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2largerussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1bayleaf Salt 4cupschoppedstemmedkale 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed

1.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebroth,potatoes,oregano,crushedredpepper,bayleaf,andsalttotaste,andbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes.

2.Stirinthekaleandthebeansandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,15to20minuteslonger.Remove,discardthebayleaf,andserve.

ShiitakeMushroomSoupWithSake

Makes4servings ConsiderservingthisdelicatesoupasastartertoaJapanesemealofvegansushiordonburi.Youcanmakethissoupusingalightvegetablebroth,dashi,orevenwater.However,theMushroomVegetableBrothwillofferthedeepestmushroomflavorbase.Substitutemirininplaceofthesake,ifyouprefer.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2leeks,whitepartsonly,wellrinsedandchopped 2celeryribswithleaves,chopped 8ouncesfreshshiitakemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,stemmed,andsliced 3tablespoonssake 2tablespoonssoysauce 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheleeksandcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.

2.Stirinthemushrooms,sake,soysauce,andbrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthemushroomsaretender,about15minutes.Stirintheparsley,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

MushroomMedleySoup

Makes4to6servings Formorecontrastanddepthofflavor,includesomemorels,porcini,oroystermushrooms,ifavailable.Cookedrice,barley,ororzoaddedneartheendofcookingtimethickensthesoup.Formorecolor,texture,andflavor,add1⁄2cupoffrozenbabypeasabout10minutespriortoservingtime.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1largecarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 8ouncesfreshshiitakemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,stemmedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

8ouncescreminimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andquartered 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andquartered 6cupsvegetablebroth,mushroombroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBrothorMushroomVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,or

water 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinallthemushroomsandbroth,andbringtoboil.Reduceheattolow,addtheparsleyandthyme,andseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Servehot.

GoldenHarvestSoup

Makes4to6servings Turmericisaddedtothepastawatertogiveitagoldenhuetocomplementtheyellowandorangevegetablesinthisvibrantlycoloredsoup.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1mediumsweetpotato,peeledandchopped 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 4largeripeyellowtomatoes,chopped 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1bayleaf 1teaspoonfreshsavoryor1⁄2teaspoondried

Salt Groundcayenne 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄3cupditaliniorothersmallsouppasta

1⁄4teaspoonturmeric

1.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,sweetpotato,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,broth,bayleaf,savory,andsaltandcayennetotaste.Bringtoaboil,reduceheat,andsimmer,uncovered,30minutes.Addthechickpeasandsimmeranother15minutes.

2.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheditaliniandturmeric,stirringoccasionally,untilpastaisaldente,about5minutes.Drainwellandstirintothesoup.Removeanddiscardbayleafbeforeserving.Ladlesoupintobowlsandserve.

VersatileVegetableSoup

Makes4to6servings Thisbasicvegetablesouprecipecanbeembellishedatwill,addingmoreorlessofaparticularingredientinfavorofanother,dependingonwhat'sonhandorinseason.Forexample,trychardorkaleinsteadofthecabbageorwhitebeansinsteadofthechickpeas,andsoon.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1largeonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 2cupschoppedcabbage 1⁄2mediumredbellpepper,chopped

4smallred-skinnedpotatoes,unpeeledandquartered 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupfreshorfrozengreenpeas,thawed

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley

1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecarrots,onion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthecabbage,bellpepper,potatoes,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.

2.Addthechickpeasandsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.About5minutesbeforeserving,stirinthepeas.Addtheparsley,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

SummerVegetableSoup

Makes4to6servings Gardenfreshvegetablessuchaszucchini,corn,spinach,andtomatoesstarinthisflavorfulsoup,butothersummerproducesuchasfennel,greenbeans,andchardaregoodchoicesaswell.Althoughitcallsforfreshbasil,feelfreetouseadifferentherbsuchaschervilortarragontochangeuptheflavor.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumleeks,whitepartsplusaninchofgreen,wellrinsedandchopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2garliccloves,minced 3smallnewpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumzucchini,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumyellowsummersquash,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

2freshripetomatoes,diced,or1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupsfreshcornkernels

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 6cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2cupschoppedfreshspinach 1⁄4cupfreshbasilleaves,chopped

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheleeks,carrots,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoes,zucchini,yellowsquash,tomatoes,corn,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook5minuteslonger,thenstirinthebroth.Bringtoaboil,reduceheattolow,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Stirinthespinachandthebasil,thenladleintosoupbowls,andserve.

CaramelizedFrenchOnionSoup

Makes4servings CaramelizingtheonionsiswhatgivesFrenchonionsoupitsdepthofflavor.Floatingathicksliceoftoastedbreadinittosoakupthatflavoriswhatmakesitfuntoeat.Useamandolineortheslicingdisconyourfoodprocessortocuttheonionsasthinaspossible.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 4mediumVidaliaorothersweetonions,thinlysliced 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupcalvadosorbrandy(optional)

1⁄2cupappleciderorapplejuice

5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1bayleaf Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4slicesFrenchbaguette VeganParmesanorParmasio(optional)

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionsandgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened.Uncoverandcontinuetocookuntiltheonionsareverysoftandbegintocaramelize.Stirinthecalvados,ifusing,thenaddthecider,broth,thyme,andbayleaf,andseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for45minutestoanhourtoallowtheflavorstomingle.

2.Preheatthebroiler.Whenreadytoserve,arrangethebreadslicesonabakingsheetandtopeachwithasmallamountofParmesan,ifusing.Placeunderthebroileruntiltoasted,about1minute.Removeanddiscardthebayleaf.Ladlethesoupinto4bowls,topwithatoastedbreadslice,andserve.

RoastedTomatoSoup

Makes4servings Thissoupisbestmadeinthesummerduringthatshortwindowoftimewhengreat-tastingtomatoesareplentiful.Roastingthetomatoesbringsouttheirnaturalsweetnessandprovidesadepthofflavorthatisunmatched.Thesoupisequallydeliciousservedwarmorchilled.

2poundsripetomatoes,coredandhalved 2largegarliccloves,crushed 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupchoppedredonion

2cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cuplightlypackedfreshbasilleaves

1.Preheattheovento450°F.Inalargebowl,combinethetomatoes,garlic,2tablespoonsoftheoil,vinegar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Spreadthetomatomixtureintoa9x13-inchbakingpanandroastuntilthetomatoesbegintodarken,about30minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.

2.Inalargesouppot,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilverysoft,about10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addtheroastedtomatoesandbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for10minutes.Removefromtheheat,addthebasil,andseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Reheatovermediumheat,ifnecessary.Toservethissoupchilled,refrigerateitforatleast1hourbeforeserving.

VeganMatzoBallSoup

Makes4servings Tofustandsinforeggstomakethematzoballsforthiscomfortingsoup.Therecipeformatzoballsfollowsthisrecipe.Ifyoudon'thavethetimeorinclinationtomakematzoballs,addsomecookednoodleswhenreadytoserveforanequallyrestorativepotofvegetablenoodlesoup.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallonion,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3greenonions,chopped 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1teaspoonfreshordrieddillweed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt,ormoreifneeded

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

VeganMatzoBalls(recipefollows)

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegreenonionsandcook3minuteslonger.Stirinthebroth,parsley,dill,salt,andpepper.Youmayneedtoaddadditionalsalt,dependingonthesaltinessofyourbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Whenreadytoserve,place3ofthematzoballsintoeachsoupbowlandladlethesoupontop.Serveimmediately.

VeganMatzoBalls

Makesabout12matzoballs Ilikemymatzoballsonthefirmside,soIpreferbakingthem.Forlighter,fluffiermatzoballs,boiltheminsteadbyaddingthemtothebrothandsimmering,covered,for30minutes,thenturnofftheheatandsetasidefor20minutes.

1cupmatzomeal 1⁄2teaspoononionpowder

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1cupcrumbleddrainedfirmtofu 1⁄3cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

2tablespoonsfreshminceddillweed 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1.Inamediumbowl,combinethematzomeal,onionpowder,salt,andpepper.Setaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,broth,dill,parsley,andoilandpuree.Stirthetofumixtureintothematzomixtureandblendwell.Coverthebowlandrefrigeratefor1hourorovernight.

3.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Dividethematzomixtureinto12equalportions.Useyourhandstoformthemixtureintotightlypackedballsandarrangeontheoiledbakingsheet.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeforabout30minutes.Setasidetocool.Servewarm.

Vietnamese-StyleNoodleSoup

Makes4servings ThisflavorfulsoupisavariationoftheVietnamesenoodlesoupcalledpho,whichistraditionallymadewithbeef.Althoughsomeoftheingredientsmaysoundexotic,theyareallavailableinwell-stockedsupermarkets,naturalfoodstores,andAsianmarkets.AccompanywiththeSesame-CilantroScallionPancakes.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,coarselychopped 1serranoorotherhotgreenchile,seededandchopped 1tablespooncoarselychoppedfreshginger 3tablespoonssoysauce 2wholestaranise 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonsbarleymisopaste 2tablespoonshoisinsauce 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2cuphotwater

4ouncesdriedricenoodles 6ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutintostrips 1⁄2cupfreshbeansprouts,forgarnish

3greenonions,chopped,forgarnish 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthechileandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthesoysauce,anise,andbroth.Simmer,uncovered,for45minutestoallowflavorstoblend.Strainthesoupandreturnittothepot,discardingthesolids.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethemiso,hoisin,limejuice,andwaterandaddtothesoup.Stirinthenoodlesandtheseitan.Cookuntilthenoodlesaresoft,about10minutes.

3.Ladlethesoupinto4bowls,garnishwithbeansprouts,greenonions,andcilantro,andserve.

MisoSoup

Makes4servings Misoisfermentedsoybeanpaste,witharichsaltyflavor,knownforitsrestorativequalities,especiallyinJapanwhereitiseatendaily,evenforbreakfast.Quickandeasytoprepare,traditionalmisosoupisusuallylittlemorethanmisopastedissolvedindashiorwaterwithabitofgreenonion,slicedmushrooms,ordicedtofu.Shreddeddaikonorcarrot,aswellaswakameorotherseavegetables,makesagoodadditionaswell.

5cupswater 2tablespoonssoysauce,ortotaste 4whitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupchoppedgreenonions

3tablespoonsmellowwhitemisopaste 6ouncesextra-firmtofu,cutintosmalldice

1.Inalargesouppot,bringthewaterandsoysaucetoaboil.Addthemushroomsandgreenonions.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerfor5minutestosoftenthevegetables.

2.Place1⁄2cupofthehotsoupintoasmallbowlandaddthemisopaste,blendingwell.Stirtheblendedmisointothesoupandsimmerfor2minutes.Donotboil.Addthetofuandadjusttheseasonings,addingalittlemoremisopasteorsoysauceifneeded,andserve.

HotAndSourSoup

Makes4servings Theamazingvarietyoftextureandflavorelementsmayexplainwhythisdeliciousandinvigoratingsoupisaclassic.Freshshiitakesarepreferred,butdriedmaybeusedinapinch.Strawmushroomsmakeagoodaddition,asdoreconstitutedlilystems,availableatAsianmarkets.

1cupfreshshiitakemushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inch-thickstrips

1(6-ounce)canbambooshoots,drained,rinsed,andcutintomatchsticks 1(6-ounce)canwaterchestnuts,drained,rinsed,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions

2garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonsricevinegar 3tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoonmincedfreshginger 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 6cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespooncornstarchblendedwith3tablespoonswater 6ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1tablespoontoastedsesameoil

1.Inalargesouppot,combinethemushrooms,bambooshoots,waterchestnuts,greenonions,garlic,vinegar,soysauce,ginger,andchilipaste.Stirinthebrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor30minutes.

2.Returntoaboilandstirinthecornstarchmixture,stirringuntilthesoupthickensslightly.Addthetofu,thenturnofftheheatanddrizzlewiththesesameoil,andserve.

TomYum

Makes4servings ThisfragrantThaisoupisredolentoflemongrass,ginger,chilepaste,andcilantro.Atthefirstsignofacold,asteamingbowlofthisspicyandflavorfulsoupcanbeasoothingcomfort,ifnotasurefirecure.Iflemongrassisunavailable,substitutethezestofonelemon.

1mediumonion,quarteredandthinlysliced 1tablespoonmincedfreshlemongrass,whitepartonly 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 3tablespoonssoysauceorNothin'FishyNamPla 6cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

4greenonions,chopped 2smallripetomatoes,cutintowedges 1(14-ounce)canstrawmushrooms,drainedandrinsed 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas

3tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1.Inalargesouppot,combinetheonion,lemongrass,ginger,chilepaste,andsoysauce.Stirinthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor20minutes.

2.Strainthebroththroughafine-meshsieveintoanotherpot,discardingthesolids.Tothestrainedbroth,addthetofu,greenonions,tomatoes,mushrooms,peas,cilantro,limejuice,andsugarandsimmer10minuteslonger.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

HEARTYSOUPS

Ribollita

Makes4servings Literallymeaning"reboiled,"ribollitaisaTuscanvegetableandbeansoup,similartoaminestronebutmadethickandheartybytheadditionofItalianbread.Thiseconomical,stick-to-your-ribssouphaslongbeenafavoriteinmyfamily.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 3cupsshreddedcabbage 2cupschoppedstemmedkale 1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4thickslicesItalianbread,toastedandcutinto1⁄2-inchcubes

1.Inalargesouppot,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addcabbage,kale,potato,tomatoes,beans,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about1hour.

2.Dividethebreadamong4soupbowls.Ladlethesoupoverthebread,drizzlewiththeremainingtablespoonoil,andserve.

TuscanTomatoAndBreadSoup

Makes4servings Likeribollita,thisTuscansoupisarichthickbreadsoup.Here,tomatoesstealtheshowwithoutcompetingwithothervegetables.Iffreshtomatoesaren'tattheirpeak,substitutecanneddicedtomatoes.

4cupscubedItalianbread 1⁄4cupoliveoil

4garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2freshripetomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Tornfreshbasilleaves,forgarnish

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Spreadthebreadcubesonabakingsheetandbakeuntillightlytoasted,about20minutes,stirringonceabouthalfwaythrough.

2.Inalargesouppotovermediumheat,heat2tablespoonsoftheoil.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about1minute.Stirinthecannedandfreshtomatoes,broth,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor30minutes.

3.Dividethetoastedbreadamong4bowlsandladlethesoupoverthebread.Thebreadshouldabsorbmostoftheliquidinthesoup.Garnishwithbasilleaves,drizzlewiththeremaining2tablespoonsoil,andserve.

MoroccanVermicelliVegetableSoup

Makes4to6servings HarissaisazestyNorthAfricancondimentavailableatspecialtygrocers.Foraspiciersoup,swirlinasmallamountofharissasauceatservingtime,orpassabowlofharissaatthetableforeveryonetoaddaccordingtotaste.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 1largecarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3smallzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 2tablespoonstomatopaste 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

2teaspoonssmokedpaprika 1teaspoongroundcumin 1teaspoonza'atarspice(optional) 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 4ouncesvermicelli 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthezucchini,tomatoes,tomatopaste,chickpeas,paprika,cumin,za'atar,andcayenne.Addthebrothandsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Shortlybeforeserving,stirinthevermicelliandcookuntilthenoodlesaretender,about5minutes.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithcilantro,andserve.

MulligatawnySoup

Makes4to6servings Mulligatawnyliterallymeans"pepperwater,"fromtheTamilwordsmolegoo(pepper)andtunes(water).OriginallyavegetarianIndiansauce,theBritishaddedmeatandvariousotheringredientstocreateasoup.Riceandlentilscombinewithvegetablesandspicestomakethisveganversionawarmingandsubstantialsoup.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1serranoorotherhotgreenchile,seededandminced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupbrownbasmatirice

1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1GrannySmithapple,finelychopped 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,celery,bellpepper,garlic,andchile.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Stirinthegingerandcurrypowderandcook,uncovered,for1minute.Addthebrothandlentils,andbringtoaboil.Reduceheatandsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes.

2.Whenthesoupisdone,seasonwiththesaltandblackpeppertotaste.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Addthericeandcookovermediumheatuntiltender,about30minutes.

3.Addthecoconutmilk,apple,andlemonjuice.Toserve,ladlethesoupintobowlsandsprinklewithcilantro.

Southern-StyleBeans-And-RiceSoupWithCollards

Makes4to6servings Beans,grains,andgreensareanutritiouscombination,andwithsomanyvarietiesavailable,thecombinationsseemlimitless.Inthisrichandflavorfulsoup,twostrictlySoutherningredients—collardsandblack-eyedpeas—arepairedwithnutritiousandnuttybrownrice.Thecollardsarecookedseparatelybeforeaddingtothesouptoremovebitterness.Ifcollardsareunavailable,otherdarkgreenssuchaskalemaybeused.

6cupscoarselychoppedstemmedcollardgreens 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblack-eyedpeas,drainedandrinsed 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuplong-grainbrownrice

Tabascosauce,forserving

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthecollardsuntiltender,about20minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheblack-eyedpeas,broth,cookedcollards,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,addtherice,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthericeiscooked,about30minutes.ServewithTabascosauce.

ChickpeaAndFennelSoup

Makes4servings InSardiniatheymakeachickpeaandfennelsoupusingawildfennelthathasnobulb,justfronds.Thisversionusesbulb,fronds,andgroundfennelseedtomaximizethefennelflavor.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumfennelbulbwithfronds,chopped 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1teaspoongroundfennelseed 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuporzoorothersouppasta

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,andthefennelbulb,reservingthefronds.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about5minutes.

2.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,broth,fennelseed,andcrushedredpepper.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes.

3.Stirintheorzoand1⁄4cupofthereservedfennelfrondsandcontinuecookinguntiltheorzoistender,about10minutes.Ladleintobowls,garnishwiththereservedfennelfronds,andserve.

FarroAndWhiteBeanSoupWithItalianParsley

Makes6servings FarroisanancientgrainpopularinTuscany,whereIfirstenjoyedthissoupinarestaurantinthecharmingtownofLucca.Farroisnaturallyhighinfiberandcontainssignificantlymoreproteinthanwheat.Itisfrequentlyconfusedwithspeltoremmerwheat;thoughsimilar,ittakessignificantlylongertocook.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 2celeryribs,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 3mediumshallots,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1cupfarro 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 2bayleaves 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canscannelliniorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1⁄4cupchoppedflat-leafparsley

1.Inlargesouppot,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthecelery,carrots,shallots,andgarlic.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes.

2.Addthefarrotothepotalongwiththebroth,tomatoes,bayleaves,salt,andpepper.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandcook,uncovered,untilthevegetablesandfarroaretender,about1hour.Addthebeansandparsleyandsimmer20minuteslonger,addingmorebrothifthesoupbecomestoothick.Removeanddiscardbayleavesbeforeserving.

3.Ladleintobowls,drizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoil,andserve.

GumboZ'Herbes

Makes6servings Therearemanyvariationsofgumbo,theCreoleclassic,butgumboz'herbesisanaturaladditiontoavegancookbook;itisatraditionalmeatlesssoupmadewithatleastsevenkindsofgreens,suchascollards,kale,chicory,andspinach.Awidevarietyofgreensarenowreadilyavailableinbulk,souseasmanyasyouwish.Filépowder(groundsassafrasleaves)isusedtothickenandflavorthesoup;ifitisunavailable,simplyomitit—you'llstillhaveadeliciousgumbo.

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

7cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 4cupschoppedstemmedfreshspinach 4cupschoppedstemmedkale 2mediumbuncheswatercress,toughstemsremoved,chopped 1mediumbunchchicory Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cupchoppedfreshparsley

1teaspoonTabascosauce,ortotaste 1⁄2teaspoongumbofilépowder(optional)

3cupshotcookedlong-grainwhiterice

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.

2.Stirintheflourandcook,stirringconstantly,untiltheflourdarkenstoabrownishcolor,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,marjoram,cayenne,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Addthespinach,kale,watercress,andchicory.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,andsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.

3.Addthebeans,parsley,andTabascoandcook10minuteslonger.Stirinfilépowder,ifdesired,andremovefromheat.

4.Spoon1⁄2cupofriceintoeachshallowsoupbowl,ladlegumboovertherice,andserve.

Two-PotatoSoupWithRainbowChard

Makes6servings Inadditiontovibrantrainbowchard,Iuseunpeeledredpotatoes,sweetpotatoes,andredoniontoaddcolortothisheartysoup.Ifrainbowchardisunavailable,regularSwisschardoranydarkgreen,suchasspinachorkale,willdo.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumleek,whitepartonly,wellrinsedandchopped 2garliccloves,minced 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1poundredpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1poundsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1mediumbunchrainbowchard,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped

1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,leek,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebroth,potatoes,andcrushedredpepperandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,andsimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.

2.Stirinthechardandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about15minuteslongerandserve.

SweetPotatoAndPeanutSoupWithBabySpinach

Makes4servings Adelectablemergerofflavorsandtextures,thiscolorfulsoupcombinesbrightchunksofsweetpotatoandstrandsofvividgreenspinachinasilkybrothenrichedwithpeanutbutter.Despitetherich,complexflavor,thisdelicioussoupisextremelysimpletomake.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 11⁄2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto

1⁄2-inchdice

6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupsfreshbabyspinach

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthesweetpotatoesandbrothandcook,uncovered,untilthepotatoesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Ladleaboutacupofhotbrothintoasmallbowl.Addthepeanutbutterandstiruntilsmooth.Stirthepeanutbuttermixtureintothesoupalongwiththecayenne,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.About10minutesbeforereadytoserve,stirinthespinach,andserve.

MexicanFideoSoupWithPintoBeans

Makes4servings FideoistheMexicanwordforathinpastathatissoldincoils.Beforebuyingthenoodlescheckthepackageincasetheyaremadewitheggs.Regularvermicelliorangelhairpastacanbeusedinstead.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 3garliccloves,chopped 8ouncesfideo,vermicelli,orangelhairpasta,brokeninto2-inchpieces 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,rinsedanddrained

1(4-ounce)canchoppedhotormildgreenchiles 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthegarlicandcook1minutelonger.Removetheonionmixturewithaslottedspoonandsetaside.

2.Inthesamepot,heattheremaining2tablespoonsofoilovermediumheat,addthenoodles,andcookuntilgolden,stirringfrequently,5to7minutes.Becarefulnottoburnthenoodles.

3.Stirinthetomatoes,beans,chiles,cumin,oregano,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirintheonionmixtureandsimmeruntilthevegetablesandnoodlesaretender,10to15minutes.Ladleintosoupbowls,garnishwithcilantro,andserve.

BlackBeanSoupWithASplash

Makes4to6servings Sherrymakesagoodadditiontothiscreamysmoothblackbeansoup,butsincenoteveryoneatyourtablemayagree,servethesherryseparatelysotheycanaddtheirownsplashatwill.Forafunpresentation,servethesherryinacruetorshotglasses.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,finelychopped 1celeryrib,finelychopped 2mediumcarrots,finelychopped 1smallgreenbellpepper,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1teaspoondriedthyme 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish 1⁄3cupdrysherry

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,carrots,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Addthebroth,beans,thyme,salt,andcayenne.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthesouphasthickened,about45minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Reheatifnecessary.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandgarnishwithparsley.Serveaccompaniedbythesherry.

SpicyBlackBeanOrzoSoup

Makes4to6servings Orzo,thediminutiverice-shapedpasta,addsaninterestingtexturalnuancetothisheartysoup,whilesun-driedtomatoesprovideanaddedflavordimension.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1tablespoonchilipowder 1teaspoondriedoregano 41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1smalljalapeño,seededandfinelychopped(optional) 1⁄4cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuporzo

2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthechilipowder,oregano,beans,jalapeño,ifusing,tomatoes,broth,water,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmerfor30minutestoblendflavors.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Cookthesoup15minuteslongerovermediumheat.Taste,adjustingseasonings,andaddmorewaterifnecessary.

3.Whilethesoupissimmering,cooktheorzoinapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about5minutes.Draintheorzoanddivideitamongthesoupbowls.Ladlethesoupintothebowls,garnishwithcilantro,andserve.

BlackBeanAndCornSoup

Makes4servings Thissoupisafavoriteinmyhouse,thankstothewaythecornkernelsaddaburstofsweetness,especiallywithagenerousadditionofhotsauce.Onlyaportionofthesoupispureedtoaddflavorandcreaminesswhilestillleavinglotsoftextureandcolor.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,chopped 1mediumcarrot,minced 4garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongroundcumin 1teaspoondriedoregano 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,rinsedanddrained

6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2cupsfresh,frozen,orcannedcornkernels 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Tabascosauce,toserve

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,carrot,andgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Uncoverandstirinthecuminandoregano,tomatoes,beans,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes,stirringoccasionally.

2.Pureeaboutone-thirdofthesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblender,orinablenderorfoodprocessor,thenreturntothepot.Addthecorn,andsimmeruncovered,for10minutestoheatthroughandblendflavors.

3.Justbeforeserving,stirinthelemonjuiceandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Ladleintobowlsandservewithhotsauceontheside.

ThreeBeanSoup

Makes4to6servings Thecolorsofthebeansplaynicelyagainstoneanother,makingthisasoupthatisbothsatisfyingandappealing.It'squicktoassemblewhenyouusecannedbeans,anditmakesaneconomicalandfillingmaindish.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1cupchoppedcelery 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cannavyorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoondriedthyme 1bayleaf Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Uncover,andstirinthetomatoes,allthebeans,andthebroth.Addthesoysauce,thyme,andbayleafandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.

2.Removethebayleafanddiscardbeforeserving.Addtheparsleyandserve.

SpicyPintoBeanSoup

Makes4servings FlavorsoftheSouthwestconvergeinthissatisfyingsoupflavoredwithasmokyheat,courtesyofthechipotlechile.It'sdeliciouswithafewcornchipsaddedtoeachbowlforabitofcrunch.

41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1teaspoonchipotlechileinadobo 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1⁄4cupchoppedcelery

2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,puree11⁄2cupsofthepintobeanswiththetomatoesandchipotle.Setaside. 2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Coverand

cookuntilsoft,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Stirinthecumin,oregano,broth,pureedbeanmixture,andtheremaining3cupsbeans.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Bringtoaboilandreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untiltheflavorsareincorporatedandthesoupishot,about15minutes.Ladleintobowls,garnishwithcilantro,andserve.

SobaAndGreenLentilSoup

Makes4to6servings Greenlentils(alsocalledFrenchlentils)aretinyslate-greendiscsthatholdtheirshapebetterthanotherlentilsandcomplementtheheartyflavorofbuckwheatsobainthissatisfyingsoup.Otherlentilscanbesubstituted,butkeepinmindtheymaygetmushyifovercooked.Theadditionofafewcupsofdarkgreens,suchasspinachorchard,duringthelastfewminutesofcookingturnsthisintoagreatone-dishmeal.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 1mediumcarrot,halvedlengthwiseandsliceddiagonally 2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupgreen(French)lentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 1teaspoondriedthyme 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4ouncessobanoodles,brokenintothirds

1.Inalargesouppotovermediumheat,heattheoil.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Uncoverandstirinthetomatoes,lentils,thyme,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomedium,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andcoverandsimmeruntilthelentilsarejusttender,about45minutes.

2.Stirinthenoodlesandcookuntiltender,about10minuteslonger,andserve.

WhiteAndWildMushroomBarleySoup

Makes4to6servings Acombinationofbothwhiteandwildmushroomsgivesthisclassicsoupextradimension.Forevenmoremushroomflavor,usemushroombrothforatleastaportionoftheliquid.Aswithmostsoupsandstews,theamountofsaltyouneedtoadddependsonhowmuchbrothvs.waterisusedandthesaltinessofthebroth—itcouldmeanthedifferencebetweenusingjustone-halfteaspoonofsaltorclosertotwoteaspoons.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andsliced 8ouncescremini,shiitake,orotherwildmushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1cuppearlbarley 7cupsvegetableormushroombroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBrothorMushroomVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1teaspoondrieddillweed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Uncoverandstirinthemushrooms,barley,broth,dillweed,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthebarleyandvegetablesaretender,about40minutes.

2.Addtheparsley,taste,adjustseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

GreenAndYellowSplitPeaSoup

Makes4to6servings Thisverycreamysoupisalovelyshadeofpalegreen,owingtothecombinedgreenandyellowsplitpeas.Youcanalsomakethesoupusingallgreenorallyellowsplitpeas,ifyouprefer.Iusewaterratherthanbrothtomakepeasoupsincethedistinctiveflavordoesn'treallyneedhelpfrombroth.Naturallyheartyandprotein-rich,thesoupdoesn'trequirefurtherembellishment,buttheoptionalvegankielbasa(Tofurkybrand)isatastyoption.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 1mediumpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

8ouncesgreensplitpeas,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 8ouncesyellowsplitpeas,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 7cupswater 1bayleaf 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

8ouncesslicedvegankielbasa(optional)

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andceleryandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotato,greenandyellowsplitpeas,water,bayleaf,salt,andpepperandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,andsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthepeasareverysoftandthesoupisthick,about1hour.

2.Addvegankielbasa,ifusing,andsimmeranother15to20minutes,addingmorewaterifthesoupbecomestoothick.Removeanddiscardbayleafbeforeserving.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

RiceAndPeaSoup

Makes4servings RiceandpeasareapopularcombinationinVeniceandthiscomfortingsoup,knownasrisiebisi,isagoodexampleofwhythisisso.Arboriorice(usedinrisotto)isthechoiceherebecauseitsinherentcreaminessaddsavelvetytexturetothissoup.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 2garlicclovesminced 1cupArboriorice 6cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1(16-ounce)bagfrozenpetitegreenpeas 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftenedabout5minutes.

2.Uncoverandaddtherice,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandsimmeruntilthericebeginstosoften,about30minutes.

3.Stirinthepeasandcook,uncovered,for15to20minuteslonger.Stirintheparsleyandserve.

LemonyLentilAndRiceSoup

Makes6servings Asmallamountoflemonjuiceaddsacleanrefreshingtastetothisheartysoup.Sincethisrecipecallsforwater,andboththelentilsandriceneedenoughsaltaddedtobringouttheirflavor,besuretoaddenoughsalt—atleast1teaspoon.Thissoupisverythick,soyoumayneedtoaddextraliquid,especiallyifmakingitaheadandreheatinglater.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

11⁄4cupsbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

¾cuplong-grainbrownrice 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2cupstomatojuice 2bayleaves 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

6cupswater 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.

2.Addthelentils,rice,tomatoes,tomatojuice,bayleaves,cumin,water,salt,andpepper.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattomediumlow,andsimmer,uncovered,untillentilsandricearetender,about1hour.

3.Justbeforeserving,removeanddiscardthebayleaves,andstirinthelemonjuiceandparsley.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

MoroccanLentilAndChickpeaSoup

Makes4servings Lemonandgingeraddrefreshingnotesandspicyharissa(afieryNorthAfricansaucemadewithchiles,garlic,andspices)addssomeheattothissatisfyingsoupinspiredbytheclassicMoroccansoup,harira.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupdriedbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1to2teaspoonsHarissaSauce

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilslightlysoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheginger,turmeric,andcumin.Addthetomatoes,lentils,chickpeas,andbroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthelentilsandvegetablesaresoft,about1hour.

3.About10minutesbeforeserving,stirinthelemonjuiceandharissa.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

CornAndPotatoChowder

Makes4to6servings Isthisacornchowderwithpotatoesorapotatochowderwithcorn?Onceyoutastethisrichandflavorfulsoup,you'llrealizethereisnowronganswer.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3mediumYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledanddiced 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsfresh,frozen,orcannedcornkernels 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1tablespoonmincedgreenonionsorchives,forgarnish

1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.

2.Addthepotatoes,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthepotatoesbegintosoften,about30minutes.

3.Addthecornandsimmer15minuteslonger.Pureeabouthalfthesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

4.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithgreenonions,andserve.

CurriedButternutAndRedLentilSoupWithChard

Makes4servings Thisbeautifulsouphasarichcomplexityofflavorthattasteslikeittookhourstomake.Serveitwithwarmroti,parantha,orotherIndianbread.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumbutternutsquash,peeledanddiced 1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupschoppedstemmedSwisschard

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,squash,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.

2.Stirinthegingerandcurrypowder,thenaddthetomatoes,lentils,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthelentilsandvegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionally,about45minutes.

3.About15minutesbeforeserving,stirinthechard.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserve.

TomatoOrzoSoup

Makes4servings Sincegreat-tastingfreshtomatoesareofteninshortsupply,thisrecipecallsforbothcannedandfreshtomatoestomaintainagoodbalanceofflavor.Soymilkaddscreaminessandorzoprovidestexture.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,minced 3garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3cupschoppedfreshripetomatoes 2tablespoonstomatopaste 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Pinchsugar 2bayleaves Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 11⁄2cupscookedorzo

2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasil,forgarnish

1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecannedandfreshtomatoes,tomatopaste,broth,sugar,andbayleaves.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.

2.Removeanddiscardbayleaves.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilk,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andheatthrough.

3.Spoonabout1⁄3cupoftheorzointothebottomofeachbowl,ladlethehotsoupontop,andservesprinkledwiththebasil.

LaksaComeHome

Makes4servings ThisspicysoupcombinesmanyelementsoftheheartySingaporesoupknownaslaksa;mosttraditionalversionscallforfreshlaksaleaves,candlenuts,andotherhard-to-finditems.Thisversionhasbeenadaptedforthehomekitchenwithreadilyavailableingredients.Ricenoodlesmaybeusedinsteadofthelinguine,ifyouprefer.

12ounceslinguine 1cupchoppedonion 5driedredchiles,softenedfor30minutesinhotwater 1lemongrassstalk,whitepartonly,crushed 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

2teaspoonsgroundcoriander 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1teaspoonsalt Freshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2teaspoonssugar

8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchcubes

1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1tablespoonAsianchilepaste 1cupfreshbeansprouts,blanched 3greenonions,sliced 1cupcoarselychoppedpineapple(optional) 1mediumcucumber,peeled,seeded,andshredded 1mediumbunchcilantro,chopped Limewedges,forserving

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineuntilitisaldente,about8minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheonion,chiles,lemongrass,andginger,andprocesstoapaste.Addtheturmeric,coriander,currypowder,andcayenne,andprocessuntilblended.

3.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionmixtureandcook,stirringfor3minutes,stirringinasmallamountofthebrothtopreventburning.Addtheremainingbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomediumandaddthesalt,pepper,andsugar.Simmerfor20minutes,thenstrainanddiscardthesolids.

4.Returntheliquidtothepot.Stirinthetofuandheatuntilhotbutdonotboil.Addthecookedlinguine,coconutmilk,andchilipaste;coverandsimmerforanother10minutes.

5.Dividethebeansproutsandgreenonionsamong4bowlsandladlethesoupintothebowls.Garnishwiththepineapple(ifusing),cucumber,andcilantro.Servewithlimewedges.

CREAMYSOUPS

AsparagusEdamameBisque

Makes4servings Forthecreamiesttexture,pureethiselegantanddelicioussoupinahigh-speedblenderor,ifusingafoodprocessor,strainthroughafine-meshsievebeforeserving.Asanoptionalgarnish,reservesomecookededamameorasparagustips.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumleeks,whitepartsonly,wellrinsed,andchopped 2mediumshallots,chopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 11⁄2cupsfreshorfrozen,edamame,thawedandshelled

Salt 1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutinto1-inchlengths Groundcayenne Blacksesameseedsormincedparsley,forgarnish(optional)

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheleeksandshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebroth,edamame,andsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.Addtheasparagusandcayennetotaste.Returntoaboil,thenreduceheattomedium,cover,andcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about12minuteslonger.

2.Pureethesoupinahigh-speedblenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,addingmoreliquidiftoothick.Reheatoverlowheatuntilhot.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,andgarnishwithsesameseedsorparsley,ifusing.

GoldenPotatoSoup

Makes4to6servings Whiteandsweetpotatoesjoinforcestocreatealovelygolden-coloredsoupwithavelvetytextureanddeliciousmellowflavor.

1tablespoonoliveoil 3mediumshallots,chopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 3mediumrussetpotatoes,peeledanddiced 2mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledanddiced 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonmincedchives,forgarnish

1.Inlargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebrothandpotatoesandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthepotatoesaresoft,about20minutes.

2.Pureethepotatomixtureinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmerfor5minutestoheatthroughandblendflavors.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,sprinklewithchives,andserve.

Thai-InspiredCoconutSoup

Makes4servings Smooth,silky,andspicy,withallthecomplexityofflavoryou'dexpectfromaThai-inspiredsoup,butwithoutallthefuss—orexoticingredients.Thissoupismadewitheasy-to-findingredients.Usegingerinsteadofgalangal(apungentrhizomesimilartoginger)andlimejuiceinsteadofkaffirlimeleaves.ItmakesalusciousbeginningtoaThaimealsuchastheThai-phoonStir-Fry.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2tablespoonsmincedfreshginger 2tablespoonssoysauceorNothin'FishyNamPla 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 21⁄2cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2(13.5-ounce)cansunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 3tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgingerandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthesoysauce,sugar,andchilepaste.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomediumandsimmerfor15minutes.

2.Strainthebrothanddiscardsolids.Returnthebrothtothepotovermediumheat.Addthetofuandstirinthecoconutmilkandlimejuice.Simmer5minuteslongertoallowflavorstoblend.

3.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithcilantro,andserve.

CreamOfBroccoliSoup

Makes4to6servings Youdon'tneedcreamtohaveacreamysoup—pureedvegetablesandatouchofsoymilkmakealuxurioussoupthat,inthisinstance,isliterally"creamofbroccoli."Thechoppedblackolivegarnishaddsadramaticcolorcontrastandtastyflavor.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumrussetorYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandfinelychoppedorshredded 1poundbroccoli,trimmedandcoarselychopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1tablespoonchoppedpittedkalamataolives,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcoverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoesandbroccoliandstirinthebroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilk,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatthesoupoverlowheatuntilhot.

3.Ladlesoupintobowls,garnishwithchoppedolives,andserve.

CarrotSoupWithGinger

Makes4to6servings Freshgingerandasplashoflemonaddvibrancytothesweetflavorofcarrotsinacreamyandcolorfulsouploadedwithbeta-caroteneandgreattaste.Foradifferentflavoraccent,useparsley,basil,dillweed,orotherfreshherbtoreplacethechivegarnish.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 11⁄2poundscarrots,coarselychopped

1mediumYukonGoldpotato,peeledandchopped 1tablespoonmincedfreshginger Salt 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Groundcayenne 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonschoppedfreshchives

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecarrots,potato,ginger,andsalttotaste.Coverandcookfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addthebrothandcayennetotaste,andbringtoaboil.

2.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,cov-ered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,30to40minutes. 3.Pureethesoupmixtureinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,in

batchesifnecessary,addingadditionalbrothtoobtainthedesiredconsistency. 4.Returnthesouptoapotandreheatuntilhot.Stirinthelemonandtaste,adjustingseasoningsif

necessary.Ladleintobowls,garnishwithchives,andserve.

CreamyTomatoSoup

Makes4servings Ifyourlastmemoryoftomatosoupwasthesodium-lacedcannedvariety,thenyou'reinforapleasantsurprisewiththisgreat-tastingversion,madewithfreshtomatoesandseasonedwithgroundfennelseedsandfreshbasil.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 5ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄4teaspoongroundfennelseeds

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Freshbasilleaves,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthefreshandcannedtomatoes,broth,driedbasil,groundfennelseed,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,covered,untilvegetablesaretender,about20minutes.

2.Useanimmersionblendertopureethesoupinthepotortransferinbatchestoablenderorfoodprocessorandpuree.Returnthesouptothepotandheatthesoupuntilhot,addingadditionalbroth,ifnecessaryfordesiredconsistency.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithbasilleaves,andserve.

ButternutSoupWithASwirlOfCranberry

Makes4to6servings SoupsmadewithwintersquashesareafixtureinmyhousefromNovemberthroughFebruary.WhenIservethisforaholidaymeal,Iliketoaddafestivegarnish,suchastheswirlofcranberryinthisrecipe.Thecolorcontrastandflavorcomplementareextraordinary.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundginger

1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandchopped 3poundsbutternutsquash,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1-inchpieces 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1⁄2cupwholeberrycranberrysauce,homemade(TripleCranberryRelish,)orcanned

2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot,cover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheallspice,ginger,potato,squash,broth,andsalttotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesareverysoft,about30minutes.

2.Whilethesoupiscooking,pureethecranberrysauceandorangejuiceinablenderorfoodprocessor.Runthepureedcranberrysaucethroughastraineranddiscardsolids.Setaside.

3.Whenthesoupisdonecooking,pureeitinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Reheatthesoupandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ladleintobowls,swirlatablespoonorsoofthereservedcranberrypureeintothecenterofeachbowl,andserve.

CreamOfFennelSoup

Makes4servings Thedelicate,slightlyaniseflavorofcookedfennelmakesthisanidealfirst-coursesoupforaspecialdinner.Thegreenpeasenhancethepalegreencolor,andthepotatoaddsthickness.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1largebulbfennelwithfronds,chopped 1largerussetorYukonGoldpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas

1⁄2teaspoondriedtarragon

1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1.Inlargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,fennel,andpotato.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesbegintosoften,about5minutes.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Stirinthepeasandtarragonandcook5minuteslonger.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.

3.Reheatthesoupovermediumheat.Stirinthelemonjuiceandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirinthesoymilkandheattoasimmer.

4.Ladlethesoupintobowls,sprinkleeachbowlwithasmallamountofmincedfennelfronds,andserve.

SquashSoupWithPecansAndGinger

Makes4servings Thesweetrichflavoranddeeporange-coloredfleshofthekabochasquashmakeitbyfarmyfavoriteofthewintersquashes.Thepecansandcrystallizedgingergarnishfurtherenhancesthenaturalsweetnessofthesquash.Ifkabochasquashisunavailable,substitutebuttercupsquash,whichissimilarinappearance,withitsdarkgreenskinandsquatroundshape.

1⁄3cuptoastedpecans

2tablespoonschoppedcrystallizedginger 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 5cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1kabochasquash,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepecansandcrystallizedgingerandpulseuntilcoarselychopped.Setaside.

2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andfreshginger.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthebrothandsquash,cover,andbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,covered,stirringoccasionally,untilthesquashistender,about30minutes.

3.Stirinthemaplesyrup,soysauce,allspice,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Pureeinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.

4.Stirinthesoymilkandheatoverlowheatuntilhot.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandsprinklewiththepecanandgingermixture,andserve.

RootVegetableBisque

Makes4to6servings Youmayvarythetypeandquantityofthevegetablesaccordingtoyourpersonalpreference.Forexample,aturniporsmallrutabagamaybeusedtoreplacetheparsnips.Foramoreintenserootvegetableflavor,usetheRootVegetableBroth.

1tablespoonoliveoil 3largeshallots,chopped 2largecarrots,shredded 2mediumparsnips,shredded 1mediumpotato,peeledandchopped 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoram

4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,garnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,carrots,parsnips,potato,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthethyme,marjoram,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessorinbatchesifnecessary,thenreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Heatthesoupoverlowheatuntilhot.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithparsley,andserve.

CurriedPumpkinSoup

Makes4to6servings Theflavorsofpumpkin,coconutmilk,andcurrymergeharmoniouslyinthiscreamysoup.Foraddedtextureandflavor,usebothoftheoptionalgarnishes,chutneyandcashews.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1tablespoonsugar 1(16-ounce)canpumpkinpureeor2cupscookedfreshpumpkin 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish Mangochutney,forgarnish(optional) Choppedroastedcashews,forgarnish(optional)

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlicandcoverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Stirintheginger,currypowder,andsugarandcookfor30secondsoverlowheat,stirringconstantly.Stirinthepumpkin,broth,andsalttotasteandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmer,uncovered,untiltheflavorsareblended,about15minutes.

2.Useanimmersionblendertopureethesoupinthepotortransferinbatchestoablenderorfoodprocessor,puree,thenreturntothepot,andseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addcoconutmilkandheatuntilhot.

3.Ladleintosoupbowls,sprinklewithparsleyandaspoonfulofchutneysprinkledwithchoppedcashews,ifusing,andserve.

Spinach,Walnut,AndAppleSoup

Makes4servings Thislightandluscioussoupmakesarefreshingfirst-coursesoupforadinner.It'salsogreatpairedwithasandwichforlunch.Thecrispappleandcrunchywalnutgarnishprovidestexturalcontrast.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallonion,chopped 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2Fujiorotherflavorfulapples 1cupapplejuice 4cupsfreshspinach ¾cupgroundwalnuts 1teaspoonmincedfreshsageor1⁄2teaspoondried

1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupsoymilk 1⁄4cuptoastedwalnutpieces

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addabout1cupofthevegetablebroth,cover,andcookuntiltheonionisverysoft,about5minuteslonger.

2.Peel,core,andchoponeoftheapplesandaddittothepotwiththeonionandbroth.Addtheapplejuice,spinach,groundwalnuts,sage,allspice,theremaining2cupsbroth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor10minutes.

3.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandreheatovermediumheatuntilhot.

4.Choptheremainingapple.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnisheachbowlwithsomeofthechoppedapple,sprinklewiththewalnutpieces,andserve.

SpicyWhiteBeanAndTomatoSoup

Makes4to6servings Thesurprisingpeanutbutterhereaddsamellowrichnesstothisspicysoup.Ifyoudon'tliketheheat,usemildgreenchilesinsteadofhotones—thesoupwillstillbeimmenselyflavorful.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)candicedhotgreenchiles,drained 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canswhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 2tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Mincedfreshparsleyorcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthetomatoes,chiles,andbeans.Simmer,covered,for15minutes.

2.Stirinpeanutbutter,broth,andsalttotaste,andsimmer,uncovered,15minuteslonger. 3.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatches

ifnecessaryandreturntothepot. 4.Stirinthelimejuiceandsimmerovermedium,stirring,untilhot.Ladleintobowls,garnishwith

parsley,andserve.

PeanuttyTwo-PotatoSoup

Makes4to6servings Sweetandwhitepotatoesblendharmoniouslywithpeanutbutterinthiscreamyandwholesomesoupthatiseasytoprepareandadelighttoeat.Iusuallygarnishitwithchoppedpeanutstomirrortheflavorofthepeanutbutterandaddabitofcrunch,butyoucanalsoaddchoppedfreshparsley,chives,orotherherbofyourchoosingforabitofcolorcontrast.Aneasywaytocrushpeanutsistoplacetheminazip-topbagonaflatsurfaceandrolloverthemfirmlyandrepeatedlywitharollingpinoracanturnedonitsside.Youcanchoppeanutsinafoodprocessor,butnottoomuchoryou'llendupwithpeanutbutter.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 1largesweetpotato,peeledandchopped 1largerussetpotato,peeledandchopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cupplus2teaspoonscreamypeanutbutter

Salt Groundcayenne 3tablespoonschoppedorcrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoesandbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Ladleabout1cupofthesoupintoasmallbowlandstirinthepeanutbutteruntilblended.Stirthepeanutbuttermixtureintothesoupandseasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste.Reheatthesoupovermediumheatuntilhot.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,sprinklewiththepeanuts,andserve.

ZucchiniAndButterBeanBisque

Makes4to6servings Freshbutterbeans,atypeoflimabean,areoneofthedelightsofsummerinthesouthernUnitedStates,whereyoucanfindtheminthepodoralreadyshelled.Terrificontheirownorinsuccotash,butterbeansalsopairwellwithzucchini,anothersummercrop.Ifbutterbeansareunavailable,uselimabeansinstead.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 2cupsfreshorfrozenbutterbeansorlimabeans 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 3mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

2tablespoonsmincedjarredpimiento

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebutterbeansandthebroth.Coverandcookfor20minutes.Addthezucchini,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about20minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatoverlowheatuntilhot.Ladleintobowls,garnishwiththepimiento,andserve.

PumpkinSoupWithChipotlePuree

Makes4servings Smokyhotchipotlechilesenliventheflavorinthiscreamypumpkinsoupwhileaddingadramaticswathofcolor.Bestofall,everyonecanaddasmuchoraslittleastheylike,sincethechipotlepureegetsswirledintoeachbowlatservingtime.Note:leftovercannedchipotlescanbeportionedandfrozenforlateruse.

2to3teaspoonschipotlechilesinadobo 1tablespoonwater 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 1(16-ounce)canpumpkinpureeor2cupspureedcookedfreshpumpkin 1teaspoongroundcumin 1bayleaf 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechipotleandwaterandpuree.Setaside. 2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntil

soft,about10minutes.Stirinthepumpkin,cumin,bayleaf,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes,stirringoccasionally.

3.Removethebayleafanddiscard.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Cookoverlowheatfor5minutes.

4.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithaswirlofthechipotlepuree,andserve.

ChestnutBisqueWithFreshPear

Makes4to6servings Definitelynotaneverydaysoup,thiselegantflavorfulbisqueisawonderfulfirstcourseforaspecialautumnorwintermeal.Sincefreshchestnutscanbedifficulttofindandtime-consumingtoprepare,IstockuponfrozenorjarredchestnutswheneverIfindthemonsale.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 2ripeBoscpears 12ouncesfresh,frozen,orjarredcookedandpeeledchestnuts 4cupsroastedvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orothervegetablebroth 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundginger

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1bayleaf Salt 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.

2.Peel,core,anddiceoneofthepearsandaddtothepotalongwiththechestnuts,broth,allspice,ginger,cayenne,bayleaf,andsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,covered,for30minutes.

3.Removethebayleafanddiscard.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatovermediumheatuntilhot.

4.Peel,core,andchoptheremainingpear.Whenthesoupishot,ladleitintobowls,garnishwithchoppedpear,andserve.

CreamOfArtichokeSoup

Makes4servings Almondbutteraddsasubtlenuttyundertonetothislusciousandlovelysoup.Frozenartichokeheartsareusedbecausetheyaresuperiorinflavortocannedanddon'thavetheexpenseorlaboroffreshones.However,iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutetwo15-ouncecans(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozenartichokecookinginstructions.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,chopped 2(10-ounce)packagesfrozenartichokehearts,thawed 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Salt 1⁄3cupalmondbutter

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1tablespoonsnippedfreshchives,forgarnish 2tablespoonsslicedtoastedalmonds,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened.Uncoverandstirintheartichokehearts,broth,lemonjuice,andsalttotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untiltheartichokesaretender,about20minutes.

2.Addthealmondbutterandcayennetotheartichokemixture.Pureeinahigh-speedblenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilkandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Simmerthesoupovermediumheatuntilhot,about5minutes.

3.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithchivesandalmonds,andserve.

Watercress–WhiteBeanSoupWithToastedPineNuts

Makes4servings Thisisoneofthosesoupsthatlooksandtastesgreatwhetheritispureedornot.Iliketopureethesoupbecauseitgivesitamoreelegantappearanceandthevariousflavorsmergeintoone.Unpureed,thesoupoffersthedistinctflavorsandtextureofthevariousingredients.Whynottryitbothwaysanddecideforyourself?

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,chopped 2mediumbuncheswatercress,thickstemsremovedandchopped 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1⁄4cuptoastedpinenuts,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthewatercressandcookuntilwilted,about3minutes.Stirinthebeansandbrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilk,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatoverlowheatuntilhot.

3.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithpinenuts,andserve.

CreamyMushroomSoup

Makes4servings Tomaximizethemushroomflavor,usemushroombrothforallorpartoftheliquidandincludesomewildmushroomsinwiththeregularwhiteones.

1tablespoonplus1teaspoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1⁄2cupchoppedcelery

1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandchopped 2garliccloves,minced 16ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andsliced 1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor

1⁄8teaspoondried

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 2teaspoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inalargepot,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,potato,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addallbut1cupofthemushrooms,thyme,broth,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,andreturntothepot.Stirinthesoymilk,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Heatthesoupoverlowheatuntilhot.

3.Inasmallskillet,heattheremaining1teaspoonofoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheremaining1cupofmushroomsandsautéuntilgoldenbrownandsoftened.Splashwiththesoysauce,tossingtocoat.Setaside.

4.Ladlethesoupintobowlsandspoonsomeofthecookedmushroomsintoeachbowl.Sprinklewithparsleyandserve.

CreamyPotato-ChardSoup

Makes4to6servings Swisschard,withitsdarkgreenleavesandpalegreenstalks,isalmosttooprettytopuree,butonceyoutastethisdelicioussoup,you'llbegladyoudid.YukonGoldsaddabutteryrichnesstothesoup,althoughanothervarietyofpotatomaybeusedsuccessfully.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed

1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupschoppedSwisschard

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoesandstirinthebroth,fennelseed,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about30minutes.Stirinthechardandcookuntiltender,about15minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Reheatthesoupovermediumheat,stirring,untilhotandserve.

AlmondSoupWithCardamom

Makes4servings ThisunusualsoupmakesanelegantstarttoanIndianmeal.It'sveryrich,soplantoserveitinsmallbowls.CardamombelongstothegingerfamilyandisusedinIndiancooking.Becauseofitsaromaticbutstrongspicy-sweetflavor,itshouldbeusedjudiciouslysotheflavordoesn'toverpowerthesoup.Ifyou'renotafanofcardamom,youcanleaveitoutaltogetheroraddatouchofallspiceorgroundcorianderinstead.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumrussetpotato,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoongroundcardamom

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupalmondbutter

1⁄4cupslicedtoastedalmonds,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,potato,andbellpepper.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthebroth,cardamom,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

2.Addthealmondbutterandpureeinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Reheatovermediumheatuntilhot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andaddmorebrothorsomesoymilkifneededfordesiredconsistency.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,sprinklewithtoastedslicedalmonds,andserve.

RoastedVegetableBisque

Makes6servings Roastingvegetablesbringsouttheirnaturalsweetness,resultinginanintenselyflavorfulsoup,andgivesfurtherdimensionifyouuseroastedvegetablebrothasyourliquidofchoice.

1largeonion,coarselychopped 2mediumcarrots,coarselychopped 1largerussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumzucchini,thinlysliced 1largeripetomato,quartered 2garliccloves,crushed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalightlyoiled9x13-inchbakingpan,placetheonion,carrots,potato,zucchini,tomato,andgarlic.Drizzlewiththeoilandseasonwithsavory,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilsoftened,about30minutes.Uncoverandbake,stirringonce,untilvegetablesarelightlybrowned,about30minutesmore.

2.Transfertheroastedvegetablestoalargesouppot,addthebroth,andbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.

3.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary,andreturntothepot.Heatovermediumheatuntilhot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

4.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithparsley,andserve.COLDSOUPS

GardenGazpacho

Makes4servings Brimmingwithgarden-freshveggiesandalwaysrefreshing,thisisanidealsouptopreparewhensummerproduceisplentiful.

6ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumcucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 4greenonions,minced 1garlicclove,minced 1celeryrib,minced 3tablespoonssherryvinegar 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonsugar Salt Tabascosauce 2cupsblendedvegetablejuice 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

1⁄4cupslicedpittedkalamataolives

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combineallbut1⁄4cupeachofthetomatoes,onion,cucumber,andbellpepper.Addhalfofthegreenonionsandallofthegarlicandceleryandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthevinegar,oil,andsugarandseasonwithsaltandTabascototaste.Processuntilwellblended.

2.Transferthesouptoalargenonmetallicbowlandstirinthevegetablejuice.Coverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast3hours.

3.Whenreadytoserve,addtheremainingtomatoes,onion,cucumber,bellpepper,andgreenonions.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithparsleyandblackolives,andserve.

Three-TomatoGazpachoWithChipotleCrème

Makes4servings Fresh,canned,andsun-driedtomatoesprovidelayersoftomatoflavorinthisdeliciousinterpretationoftheSpanishclassic.Theadditionofchipotlecrèmeaddsheatandrichnesstothesoup.

1tablespoonoliveoil 11⁄2teaspoonschipotlechileinadobo

1⁄4cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought

1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumcucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3cupsblendedvegetablejuice 1poundripeplumtomatoes,chopped Salt 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonions,forgarnish

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheoil,chipotle,andsourcreamandprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheonion,bellpepper,halfthecucumber,garlic,sun-driedtomatoes,andcrushedtomatoes.Processuntilsmooth.Transfertoalargebowlandstirinthevegetablejuice,freshtomatoes,remainingcucumber,andsalttotaste.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,atleast3hours.

3.Whenchilled,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ladleintobowlsandswirlinaspoonfulofthechipotlecrèmeintoeachbowl.Garnishwithmincedgreenonionsandserve.

GazpachoWithDitaliniAndChileAioli

Makes4to6servings Theadditionofcookedpastatothefamous"saladsoup"makesthisgazpachoa"pastasalad"soup.Thechileaioliprovidesheatandamplifiestheflavorofthesoup.

Aioli 1smallhotchile,seeded 3garliccloves 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1teaspoonredwinevinegar 1⁄2cupoliveoil

Gazpacho 4largeripetomatoes,peeled,seeded,andchopped 2largecucumbers,peeled,seeded,andchopped 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 1⁄2cupmincedgreenonions

1tablespoonmincedgarlic 3cupstomatojuice Salt 1⁄2cupditaliniorothersouppasta

1tablespoonoliveoil

1.Maketheaioli:Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechile,garlic,andsaltandpureeuntilsmooth.Addthevinegarandprocesstoblend.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil,untilblended.Donotoverprocess.Transfertoabowlandsetasideatroomtemperatureuntilservingtime.

2.Makethegazpacho:Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinehalfthetomatoes,halfthecucumbers,halfthebellpepper,halfthegreenonions,andallofthegarlic.Processtoblend,thentransfertoalargenonmetallicbowlandstirinthetomatojuiceandremainingtomato,cucumber,bellpepper,andgreenonion.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,atleast2hours.

3.Whilethesoupischilling,cookthepastainapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,6to8minutes.Drainandrinsethepasta,thentossitwiththeoliveoilandsetaside.

4.Whenreadytoserve,addthepastatothesoupandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ladleintobowlsandswirlaspoonfuloftheaioliintoeachbowl.Servewithadditionalaioliontheside.

BlackAndGoldGazpacho

Makes4servings Yellowbellpepperandyellowtomatoescreateagoldenbackgroundforblackbeansinthisunusualanddramatic-lookinggazpachovariation.

11⁄2poundsripeyellowtomatoes,chopped

1largecucumber,peeled,seeded,andchopped 1largeyellowbellpepper,seeded,andchopped 4greenonions,whitepartonly 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonswhitewinevinegar Salt Groundcayenne 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1cuptoastedcroutons(optional)

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinehalfthetomatoeswiththecucumber,bellpepper,greenonions,andgarlic.Processuntilsmooth.Addtheoilandvinegar,seasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste,andprocessuntilblended.

2.Transferthesouptoalargenonmetallicbowlandstirintheblackbeansandremainingtomatoes.Coverthebowlandrefrigeratefor1to2hours.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithparsleyandcroutons,ifusing,andserve.

SenegaleseSoup

Makes4servings Inadditiontoagarnishofchutney,thiscoldcurriedsoupmaybefurtherenhancedwithgarnishofchoppednutsorthinlyslicedapples.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 3GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andchopped 2tablespoonshotormildcurrypowder 2teaspoonstomatopaste 3cupslightvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 4teaspoonsmangochutney,homemade(seeMangoChutney)orstore-bought,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addtheapplesandcontinuetocook,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untiltheapplesbegintosoften,about5minutes.Addthecurrypowderandcook,stirring,1minute.Stirinthetomatopaste,broth,andsalttotaste.Simmer,uncovered,for30minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary.Pourthesoupintoalargecontainer,stirinthesoymilk,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,about3hours.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnisheachwithateaspoonfulofchutney,andserve.

SweetPotatoVichyssoise

Makes4servings Thisupdateontheclassicvichyssoiseusessweetpotatoesinsteadofwhitepotatoesforaluxuriouslyrichsoupwithalovelyblushofcolor.Ifyouprefertraditionalvichyssoise,simplysubstitutewhitepotatoesforthesweetpotatoes.Thistastesgreatheated,aswell.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumleeks,whitepartsonly,wellrinsedandchopped 3largesweetpotatoes,peeledandchopped 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt Pinchgroundcayenne 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk,ormoreasneeded Snippedfreshchives,forgarnish

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheleeksandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthesweetpotatoes,broth,andsaltandcayennetotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthepotatoesaresoft,about30minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary.Transfertoalargecontainerandstirinthesoymilk.Coverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast3hours.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andaddingabitmoresoymilkifthesoupistoothick.

3.Ladleintobowls,sprinklewithchives,andserve.

ChilledAvocado-TomatoSoup

Makes4servings Tomatoesandavocadoshaveanaturalaffinityandthissimplechilledsoupmakesthemostofthatrelationship.Flavorfulripetomatoesareoftenatapremium,sobothcannedandfreshtomatoesareused.Ifyouhaveabumpercropoffreshtomatoes,omitthecannedandaddafewmorefreshonestothesoup.Tochangetheflavor,uselimejuiceandcilantroinplaceofthelemonjuiceandbasil.

2garliccloves,crushed Salt 2ripeHassavocados 2teaspoonslemonjuice 2poundsripeplumtomatoes,coarselychopped 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cuptomatojuice Freshlygroundblackpepper 8freshbasilleaves,forgarnish

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethegarlicand1⁄2teaspoonofsaltandprocesstoapaste.Pitandpeeloneoftheavocadosandaddittothefoodprocessoralongwiththelemonjuice.Processuntilsmooth.Addthefreshandcannedtomatoes,tomatojuice,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmooth.

2.Transferthesouptoalargecontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,2to3hours. 3.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Pitandpeeltheremainingavocadoandcutitintoasmall

dice.Slicethebasilleavesintothinstrips.Ladlethesoupintobowls,addthedicedavocado,garnishwithbasil,andserve.

CucumberCashewSoup

Makes4servings Rawcashewsgroundtoapasteprovideacreamyrichnesstothisflavorfulsoup.Besurethecashewsaregroundtoapowderandthenblendeduntilsmoothorthesoupmayhaveagrittyconsistency.

¾cuprawunsaltedcashews 1garlicclove,crushed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeledandchopped 2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 2teaspoonsmincedfreshdillweedor1⁄2teaspoondried

1tablespoonsnippedfreshchives,forgarnish

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthegarlicandsalt,blendinguntiltoformathickpaste.Add1⁄4cupofthesoymilkandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Addthecucumbers,greenonions,lemonjuice,parsley,anddillweedandprocessuntilsmooth.Addtheremaining¾cupsoymilkandprocessuntilwellblended.

2.Transferthemixturetoalargecontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilwellchilledandflavorsareblended,2to3hours.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

3.Ladlethesoupintobowls,garnishwithchives,andserve.

ChilledCarrotSoup

Makes4to6servings Ginger,coconutmilk,andlimejuicegivethisflavorfulsoupadecidedlyAsianaccent.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1smallonion,chopped 1poundcarrots,shredded 3ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1teaspoonfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonmincedfreshbasilorcilantro

1.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirinthecarrots,cover,andcook5minuteslonger.Addthetomatoes,ginger,sugar,salt,cayenne,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about30minutes.

2.Pureethesoupinthepotwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary.Pourthesoupintoalargebowl,stirinthecoconutmilkandlimejuice,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast3hours.

3.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andladleintobowls.Garnishwithbasilandserve.

ChilledBeetSoup

Makes4to6servings Beetscombinewithbalsamicvinegarandavarietyofvegetablesforabeguilingsoupthatisbeyondyourbasicborscht.

11⁄2poundsredbeets

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallredonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoonsugar 3tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandchopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 4cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupapplejuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Vegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought,forgarnish Choppedfreshdillweed,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingwater,cookthebeetsjustlongenoughtoloosentheskinssotheyremoveeasily,15to20minutes.Drainandallowtocool,thenslipofftheskinsanddiscard.Coarselychopthebeetsandsetaside.

2.Inalargesouppot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthegarlic,sugar,andvinegarandcook,uncovered,untilthevinegarevaporates,about1minute.Addthetomatoes,choppedbeets,potato,andcarrot.Stirinthebrothandapplejuice.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Removefromheatandletcoolslightly.

3.Pureethesoupinablenderorfoodprocessor,inbatchesifnecessary.Transferthesouptoalargecontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast3hours.

4.Ladleintobowls,garnishwiththesourcreamanddillweed,andserve.

WildCherrySoup

Makes4servings Thissweetdessertsoupmakesalovelyendingtoaspicymeal.Note:Ifcherryliqueurisunavailable,substituteframboise,kirsch,orforanonalcoholicversion,usecherryjuice,cherrynectar,orcherrypreserves.Frozencherriesmaybeusediffreshareunavailable.

11⁄2poundsripecherries,pitted

2cupswhitegrapejuiceorcranberryjuice 1⁄3cupsugar

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1cupveganvanillaicecream,softened 2tablespoonscherryliqueur(seeheadnote)

1.Chop8ofthecherriesandsetaside.Placetheremainingcherriesinablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthegrapejuice,sugar,lemonjuice,and1⁄2cupoftheicecreamandprocessuntilsmooth.Pourthesoupintoanonmetallicbowl.Coverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about3hours.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1⁄2cupicecreamandthecherryliqueur,stirringtoblendwell.Setaside.

3.Ladlethechilledsoupintobowls,garnishwithaspoonfuloftheicecreammixtureandchoppedcherries,andserve.

SummerFruitSoup

Makes4servings Analluringassortmentoffruitjoinsforcesinthiscreamysoupthattastesassweetandfreshassummertime.

2cupschoppedcantaloupeorhoneydewmelon 1cupchoppedfreshpineapple 1ripemangoor2peaches,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1ripebanana,chopped 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1cupfreshorangejuice 1cupappleorpineapplejuice 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1⁄3cupveganplainyogurtorvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought

2tablespoonsagavenectar 1⁄2cuphulledslicedstrawberries,forgarnish

Freshmintsprigs,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecantaloupe,pineapple,mango,andbananaandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,orangejuice,applejuice,andsoymilkandprocessuntilwellblended.Pourthesoupintoalargecontainer.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,atleast3hours.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyogurtandagavenectarinasmallbowlandblenduntilsmooth.Ladlethechilledsoupintobowls,garnishwithaspoonfuloftheyogurtmixture,afewstrawberryslices,andfreshmintsprigs,andserve.

JewelboxFruitSoup

Makes4servings Thebrightfruitnestledinalightandcreamyfruitbrothremindsmeofajewelboxfilledwithpreciousgems.

2cupswhitegrapejuice 2cupspearnectar 1ripebanana,chopped 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Pinchsalt 1⁄2cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk(optional)

1cupblueberries 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1cupdicedpineapple 1cupdicedstrawberries Freshmintleaves,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegrapejuice,pearnectar,banana,lemonjuice,andsalt.Processuntilsmooth,thenpourintoalargebowl.Stirinthecoconutmilk,ifusing.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,for3hoursorovernight.

2.Ladlethechilledsoupintobowlsandspoon1⁄4cupeachoftheblueberries,mango,pineapple,andstrawberriesintoeachbowl.Garnishwithmintleavesandserve.

PastaandNoodles

Easytoprepare,infinitelyversatile,andalwaysdelicious,pastaisaconvenientandeconomicalwaytoenjoyasatisfyingandnutritiousone-dishveganmeal.Whenpreparedwithbeans,vegetables,ornuts,orservedwithasalad,apastamealcanprovideveganswithagoodbalanceofcarbohydrates,fiber,protein,vitamins,andminerals.Bestofall,manytraditionalItalianpastadishesarenaturallyvegan. Theseflavorfulrecipescallforparticularpastatypesandshapesforvariety,butfeelfreetomixandmatchaccordingtoavailabilityandyourpersonalpreferences.Insomecases,however,theshapeortexturehelpstopickupmoresaucewitheverybite,soit'susuallybesttouseasimilarshapetothepastacalledforintherecipe.Ialsorecommendthatyoutryanyavailableprotein-enrichedorwhole-grainpastas,astheseprovidebetternutritionthanthestandardbleached-flourvariety. =fast

CommonPastaNames Attemptingtolistallthepastashapeswouldbedaunting(estimatesrangebetween300and750).However,belowisalistofthe

mostcommonones,manyofwhichareusedinthischapter.Longstrandscappellini—literally"finehairs";verythinnoodlesfettuccine—literally"smallribbons";thin,flatnoodlesabout1⁄4inchwidelasagna—long,broadnoodleswithstraightorripplededgeslinguine—literally"littletongues";verynarrow,1⁄8-inch-wideribbonspappardelle—long,wideribbonswithripplededgesperciatelli—long,thin,hollownoodlesspaghetti—literally"littlestrings";longthin,roundstrandsspaghettini—thinspaghettitagliatelle—longthinnoodles,about1⁄4inchwidevermicelli—literally"littleworms";verythinspaghettiHollowshapescannelloni—literally"largereeds";largeroundtubesforstuffinglumache—literally"snails";largeshellsforstuffingmanicotti—literally"smallmuffs";verylargetubesforstuffingmostaccioli—literally"smallmustaches";2-inch-longridgedorsmoothtubespenne—literally"quillpens";diagonallycutsmoothtubesrigatoni—largegroovedtubesziti—literally"bridegrooms";thin2-inchtubesCurvedshapescampanelle —literally"bellflower;smallrolledpastacavatappi—literally"corkscrews";shortthinspiralsconchiglie—literally"conchshells";ridgedshell-shapedpastafarfalle—literally"butterflies";bow-tieshapedpastafusilli—literally"littlesprings";spiraledspaghettithatcanbelongorcutinto2-inchlengthsgemelli—literally"twins";shorttwistedstrandsorecchiette—literally"littleears";tinydisk-shapedpastaradiatore—literally"littleradiators";shortchunkypastawithripplededgesrotini—shortspiralsruote—literally"wagonwheels";smallwheel-shapedpastastrozzapreti—literally"prieststranglers":longhand-rolledpastaSmallshapes(souppasta)acinidipepe—literally"peppercorns";tiny,rice-shapedpastaanelli—literally"littlerings";tinyring-shapedpastaditalini—literally"littlethimbles";verysmallshorttubesorzo—literally"barley";smallrice-shapedpastastelline—literally"littlestars";tinystar-shapedpastatubetti—literally"littletubes";tiny,hollowtubestubettini—smallertubetti

PASTAANDNOODLES

Egg-FreePastaDough

Makesabout1pound Thisisanall-purposepastadoughthatcanbeusedtomaketheravioliandtortellinirecipeslaterinthischapter(PumpkinRavioliWithPeasAndCaramelizedShallots,Artichoke-WalnutRavioliWithSageAndWalnutSauce,andTortelliniWithOrange-ScentedTomatoCreamSauce),orotherhandmadepastashapessuchasfarfalleandpapardelle.Youcanalsocrankthisdoughthroughapastamakertomakeyourownlinguineandfettuccine.Theoliveoilgivesthedougharichtextureandflavor.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2to¾cuphotwater

1.Inalargemixingbowl,combinetheflourandsalt.Makeawellinthecenterandaddtheoliveoil.Pourin1⁄2cupofthewaterand,stirringwithafork,graduallyincorporatetheflourintotheliquid.Addadditionalwaterifneededtomakeastiffdough.

2.Whenthedoughispliable,andnotsticky,kneaditonalightlyflouredworksurfaceuntilsmooth,2to3minutes.Ifthedoughissticky,sprinkleitwithasmallamountofflour.Shapethedoughintoadiskandwrapitinplasticwrapandletitrestunrefrigeratedfor15minutes.Thedoughisnowreadytorolloutandcutperrecipeinstructions.

FoodProcessorVariation

Tosavetime,youcanmakethisdoughinthefoodprocessorinsteadofbyhand.Placetheflourandsaltinthefoodprocessorandpulsetodistributeevenly.Withmachinerunning,addtheoilandthenthewaterinaslowsteadystreamuntilincorporated.Thedoughshouldformintoaball.Ifthedoughistoosticky,addmoreflouratablespoonatatimeandpulseuntildoughholdstogether.Removedoughfrommachine,kneadforabout5minutes,thencoverandrestunrefrigeratedfor15minutesbeforerollingout.

FreshPastaShapes TheEgg-FreePastaDough(seeleft)canbeusedtomakethetortelliniandraviolirecipes in thisbook.Itcanalsobeusedto

makeavarietyofotherfreshpastashapes,evenwithoutbenefitofanextrusionmachineorotherequipment.Someexamplesofhand-craftedfreshpastainclude:fusilli—Shapefusillibywindingcutpastastripsaroundaflouredthinwoodendowelorknittingneedle—justslidethemoffthestickandletthemdry.maltagliati—Evenifyouthinkyou'reallthumbs,youcanmakepasta:maltagliati,whichmeans"badlycut,"ismadebycuttingunevenandlopsidedtrianglesfromtherolled-outdough.farfalle—Knownasbutterfliesorbow-ties, farfallearesurprisinglysimple toshape:cutpasta into11⁄4x2

1⁄2-inch rectangles,thenpinchtogetherinmiddleandletdry.fazzoletti—Tomake theseelegantherb-pressedpastasquares("handkerchiefs"),simply lay leavesofsoftherbsbetween twoverythinstripsofrolled-outfreshpastadoughandthenrolloutagaintosandwichtheherbsbetweenthepastasheets.

MakingFreshPasta

Oneofmyearliestmemoriesishelpingmymothermakehomemadepasta,aweeklyritualinmyItalianhousehold.WhenMomcooked,sheneverreferredtoarecipeandsheusedhercuppedhandsorasmallglassinsteadofmeasuringspoonsorcups.Thepastaalways turnedoutperfectly.Mymother'spastadoughcontainedeggs,sowhenIwentvegan, itwas important tometodeveloparecipeforagoodegg-freefreshpastadough.Becausemost fresh pasta ismadewith eggs, vegans are usually limited to using the dried pasta varieties.However, certainregionsof Italy are famous for their delicious egg-freepastadough recipes, including theoneused tomakeorecchiette (littleears)inthePugliaregionandthesoftLiguriandoughenhancedwithwhitewinethatisusedtomakethinpastasquarescalled

fazzoletti("handkerchiefs").Aversatileegg-freepastadoughrecipeisprovidedlaterinthischapter(Egg-FreePastaDough).Itiseasyandcanbemadeinadvance.Justkeepthedoughtightlywrappedinplasticwrapintherefrigeratorovernightorfrozenforuptotwoweeks.Beforerollingitout,bringthedoughtoroomtemperature.Use this dough tomake your own ravioli, tortellini, and other stuffed pasta recipes in this book, aswell as other handcraftedpastassuchaspapardelle,trofie,trenette,andcrozetti.Ifyouhaveapastamachine,youcancrankoutyourownlinguineandfettuccineaswell.Alsointhischapterisarecipeforhomemadeorecchiette,althoughdriedorecchietteisgenerallyavailableinsupermarkets,ifyoudon'twanttotakethetimetomakeitfromscratch.Uncookedhomemadestuffedpastassuchastortelliniandraviolicanberefrigeratedovernightifnotusingrightawayorfrozenforuptotwoweeks.Tofreeze,arrangetheindividualpiecesinasinglelayeronbakingsheets(spacedsotheydonottouch)andplacetheminthefreezer.Oncefrozen,carefullyremovethepiecesfromthebakingsheetsandplacetheminfreezerbagsuntilneeded.To prevent the pasta pieces from sticking together, lightly dust themwith flour.When ready to use, do not thaw thefrozenpastashapes—theyarebestwhencookedfrozenandnotdefrosted.

Orecchiette

Makesabout1pound AspecialtyofthePugliaregionofItaly,orecchiette,or"littleears,"areasmalldisk-shapedpastatraditionallymadewithacombinationofsemolinaandall-purposeflour—andnoeggs.Whenfinishedshapingorecchiette,cookthemrightawayorair-drythemforupto24hours.Ifthecenterisstilldamp,leavethemout.Youwillknowtheyaredrywhentheyaretoohardtocutwithaknife.Driedorecchiettewillkeepatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerforseveralmonths.Ifpreparingfresh,theywillcookinabout7minutes,whereasdriedmaytakeupto15minutestocook.

1cupsemolinaflour 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1cupwarmwater

1.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,combinebothfloursandshapeintoamound.Makeawellinthecenterandpourin1⁄2cupofthewater.Withafork,stirtheflourintothewatertoformapaste.Continueaddingtherestofthewaterasyoustirintheflour,tomakeasoftbutnotstickydough.

2.Onceadoughballhasbeenformed,kneaditfor5to7minutes.Dividethedoughintofourpieces,reservethree,andcoverthemwithacleandishtowelorplasticwrap.Taketheremainingpieceofdoughandrollitinto1⁄2-inchcylindricalshape,thencutinto1⁄8-inchdisks.

3.Oneatatime,placeadiskinthepalmofyourhand,andpressanindentationintothecenterofthediskwiththethumbofyourotherhand,movingyourthumbtothinoutcenterofdiskandstretchittoabout1inchwide.Placeoncleandishtowel.Repeatprocesswithremainingdisks,flouringyourthumbifitstickstothedough.Whenfinished,sprinkleflouroverthepastaandrepeatwithremainingthreepiecesofdough.

IntroducingParmasio

Believe it or not,Americans usewaymore cheese on their pasta and pizza than Italians do, so veganswho simply skip thecheeseonthesedishesareofteneatingamoreauthenticpreparation.ButifyouhaveatasteforParmesanonyourpasta,thenyoumaywanttoinvestigatethevariousveganParmesancheesealternativesonthemarket.Orsimplymakeyourown,usingtherecipebelow.

Parmasio

Makesabout1cup Icallthistopping"Parmasio"becauseitisbasicallygomasio,awonderfulJapanesesesameseedandsaltcondiment,withnutritionalyeastaddedforitssalty-cheesyflavor.UsethiswheneverveganParmesaniscalledforinrecipes.

1⁄2cupsesameseeds

1⁄2cupnutritionalyeast

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Inadryskillet,toastthesesameseedsovermediumheat,stirring,untilgoldenbrown,4to5minutes.Immediatelyremovefromthepantocoolsotheydon'tburn.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetoastedsesameseeds,nutritionalyeast,andsaltandpulseuntilfinelyground.Storeintherefrigeratorinadrycontainerwithatight-fittinglid.

MarinaraSauce

Makesabout31⁄2cups

Despiteitsseaworthyname,"mariner'sstyle"saucedoesnotcontainseafood.ThesimpletomatosaucewithfewingredientswassupposedlyfavoredbyItaliansailorswhohadlimitedingredientsathand.Thisbasicall-purposetomatosauceisn'tjustforspaghetti;it'sgreatonotherpastashapestoo.ItcanalsocanbeusedinanyrecipewhereanItaliantomatosauceisdesired,suchaspolenta(seeBasicPolenta),SpicyEggplantandTempeh-StuffedPastaShells,orlightlybreadedandsautéedseitanortofu.

1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,crushed 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1tablespoonmincedfreshbasilor1teaspoondried ¾teaspoonmincedfreshoreganoor1⁄2teaspoondried

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Pinchsugar 2bayleaves

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthetomatoes,basil,oregano,salt,pepper,sugar,andbayleaves.

2.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Removeanddiscardthegarlicclovesandbayleavesbeforeserving.

Variation:Addanyofthefollowingtothisbasictomatosauce,aloneorincombination:2or3tablespoonsdryredwine,1⁄2teaspoon

groundfennelseeds,1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper,1cupsautéedslicedmushrooms.

PASTAWITHTOMATOES

SpaghettiAndT-Balls

Makes4servings Everyone'sfavoriteItalianpastadish,spaghettiandmeatballs,goesveganwiththesedeliciouslittle"T-Balls"madewithtempeh.

1poundtempeh 2or3garliccloves,finelyminced 3tablespoonsfinelymincedfreshparsley 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonoliveoil,plusmoreforcooking ¾cupfreshbreadcrumbs 1⁄3cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

3tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1poundspaghetti 3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeleft)orstore-bought

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainwellandcutintochunks.

2.Placethecookedtempehinafoodprocessor,addthegarlicandparsley,andpulseuntilcoarselyground.Addthesoysauce,oliveoil,breadcrumbs,glutenflour,yeast,oregano,salt,andblackpepper,andpulsetocombine,leavingsometexture.Scrapethetempehmixtureintoabowlanduseyourhandstokneadthemixtureuntilwellblended,1to2minutes.Useyourhandstorollthemixtureintosmallballs,nolargerthan11⁄2inchesindiameter.Repeatwiththeremainingtempehmixture.

3.Inalightlyoiledlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.AddtheT-balls,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilbrowned,movingtheminthepanasneededforevenbrowning,15to20minutes.Alternatively,youcanarrangetheT-ballsonanoiledbakingsheetandbakeat350°Ffor25to30minutes,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough.

4.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthespaghettiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.

5.Whilethespaghettiiscooking,heatthemarinarasauceinamediumsaucepanovermediumheatuntilhot.

6.Whenthepastaiscooked,drainwellanddivideamong4dinnerplatesorshallowpastabowls.TopeachservingwithafewoftheT-balls.SpoonthesauceovertheT-Ballsandspaghettiandservehot.CombineanyremainingT-ballsandsauceinaservingbowlandserve.

PastaArrabbiata

Makes4servings ThenameofthispopularRomanpastadishmeans"angry"or"enraged"becauseofthehotnatureofthesauce.Ifyoupreferthesaucemoreorless"enraged,"adjusttheamountofcrushedredpepperaccordingly.Gemelli("twins")isashorttwistedpastathatresemblestwostrandsofspaghettitwistedtogether.Ilikeitschewytextureandthewayitholdsthesauceinthisrecipe,althoughanotherbite-sizepastashapesuchaspenneorradiatoremaybeusedinstead.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1teaspooncrushedredpepper 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 3tablespoonstomatopaste 3tablespoonsdryredwine Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundgemelli,orotherbite-sizepastashape

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcrushedredpepperandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthetomatoes,tomatopaste,andwineandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,for10to15minutes,oruntilthetomatoeshavebrokendownandtheflavorsarewellcombined.Keepwarm,partiallycovered,overlowheatwhileyoucookthepasta.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoashallowservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

LinguinePuttanesca

Makes4servings Thelustyrichnessofolivesandcaperscombineswithfragrantgarlic,herbs,andtomatoestomakeoneofthemostcaptivatingsaucesevercreatedforpasta.Itissaidthatthis"streetwalker-style"pastagotitsnamebecauseitwasaquickmealthattheladiesoftheeveningcouldeasilypreparefrompantryingredientsafterahardnight'swork.Youcanomitorcutbackonthecrushedredpepperforamildersauce.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper ¾cupkalamataorMoroccanolives,pittedandhalved 1⁄4cupManzanillaorothergreenolives,pittedandhalved

3tablespoonscapers 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1poundlinguine

1.Inalargeasaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcrushedredpepperandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirinthecrushedtomatoes,dicedtomatoes,oregano,andbasil.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringthesaucetoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Stirintheblackolives,greenolives,capers,andparsley,cover,andkeepwarm.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoashallowservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

RadiatoreWithAuroraSauce

Makes4servings "Aurora"isthenamegiventoatomatosaucethathasbeenlightenedwithcreamtoapinkblush.Here,tofucreamcheesebothlightensandenrichesthesauce,addingproteinandacreamytexture.Besuretousegood-qualityimportedItaliantomatoesforthebestflavor.Radiatore("littleradiators")aresmallsquarepastawithripplededgesthatlooklike,well,littleradiators.Theirshapeallowsthesaucetoadheretoitsnooksandcrannies,butanotherpastashapeofyourchoicemaybeusedinstead.

1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 3greenonions,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄3cupvegancreamcheeseordrainedsofttofu

1poundradiatoreorothersmall,shapedpasta 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgreenonionsandcookuntilfragrant,1minute.Stirinthetomatoes,basil,marjoram,salt,andpepper.Bringthesaucetoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor15minutes,stirringoccasionally.

2.Infoodprocessor,blendthecreamcheeseuntilsmooth.Add2cupsofthetomatosauceandblenduntilsmooth.Scrapethetofu-tomatomixturebackintothesaucepanwiththetomatosauce,stirringtoblend.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Keepwarmoverlowheat.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.

SicilianPenneWithTomatoesAndEggplant

Makes4servings InSicily,pastadishesmadewitheggplantarecalled"alaNorma."ItisbelievedthisnamehonorstheBellinioperaofthesamename,thoughsomefoodwritersnotethattheword"norma"intheSiciliandialectmeans"normal."Thus,itcanbeinferredthatpastawitheggplantissimplypastainthe"normal"way,sinceeggplantfiguresprominentlyinSiciliancuisine.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumeggplant,peeledandchopped 2tablespoonstomatopaste 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupdryredwine

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundpenne 2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addtheeggplant,andcook,covered,7or8minuteslonger.Stirinthetomatopaste,thenaddthetomatoes,wine,andsaltandpeppertotaste;reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoftandthesaucethickens,about15minutes.Keepwarmoverlowheatwhileyoucookthepasta.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8to10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoashallowservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithbasilandserveimmediately.

PenneWithVodka-SpikedTomatoSauce

Makes4servings AnyonewhoenjoysBloodyMaryswilltellyoutomatoesandvodkamakeagreatpair.Thecombinationextendstoapopularpastasauceaswell.Here,whitebeansandsoymilkreplacethetraditionalheavycream,whilecayenneaddsjusttherightbite.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1⁄4cupvodka

1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1tablespoonmincedfreshmarjoramor1teaspoondried 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupcookedorcannedwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1poundpenne

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Addthevodkaandsimmerforaminutetoletthealcoholburnoff.Stirinthetomatoes,marjoram,andsaltandsimmeroverlowheatfor10minutes.

2.Pureethebeansandsoymilkinablenderorfoodprocessoruntilsmooth.Add1cupofthetomatosauceandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Addthebeanmixturetothetomatosauceinthesaucepan,andstirtoblend.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andkeepwarmoverlowheatwhileyoucookthepasta.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauce,tossgentlytocombine,andserveimmediately.

PerciatelliWithSlow-RoastedTomatoSauce

Makes4servings Theintenseflavorofthisversatilesaucecomesfromthecaramelizationofnaturalsugarsachievedbyroastingthetomatoes.Perciatelliarelonghollowpastastrandsaboutdoublethethicknessofspaghetti.Iftheyareunavailable,useyourfavoritepastashape.Inthisrecipe,Icombinefreshandcannedtomatoes,butyoucoulduseallfreshtomatoesiftheyareplentiful.Thisrecipecanbeeasilytweakedtosuityourowntastes;forexample,youcanaddmoregarlicifdesiredor,neartheendofcookingtime,addsomecrushedredpepperorpittedchoppedkalamataolives.

1⁄4cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil

2poundsripeplumtomatoesorcherrytomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1(28-ounce)canwholeplumtomatoes,drainedandhalvedlengthwise 1smallredonion,chopped 2garliccloves,finelychopped 1teaspoondriedoregano 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupdryredwine

1poundperciatelli

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishwiththe2tablespoonsofoil.Arrangethefreshandcannedtomatoescutsideupinthedish.Sprinklewiththeonion,garlic,oregano,basil,salt,andpeppertotaste.Drizzlewiththeremaining1⁄4cupoil.Bakeuntilthetomatoesaresoftandjuststartingtobrown,about90minutes.Removefromovenandallowtocoolslightly.

2.Presstheroastedtomatomixturethroughafine-meshsieveorrunthroughafoodmillsetoveralargesaucepan.Discardthesolids.Addthewineandbringtoaboil,reduceheattolow,andsimmerfor15minutes.Removefromheatandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Keepwarmwhileyoucookthepasta.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheperciatelliovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about12minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

FettuccineWithChardAndRedLentilTomatoSauce

Makes4servings You'dexpecttofindredlentilsinanIndiandish,notpairedwithlinguineinanItaliantomatosauce,butjustonetastewillconvinceyouit'sagreatidea.Softlycookedlentilsblendeffortlesslyintothesauce,addingsubstanceandprotein.Thechardaddstextureandflavor,makingthisanutritiousone-dishmealthatisalsoextremelytasty.

1⁄2cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

1mediumbunchSwisschard,toughstemsremovedandcutinto1⁄2-inchpieces

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,sliced 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundlinguine

1.Bringasmallsaucepanofsaltedwatertoboiloverhighheat.Addthelentils,returntoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about30minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepanofboilingwater,cookthecharduntiljusttender,about3minutes.Drainandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthecrushedredpepper,tomatoes,thecookedlentils,andthecookedchard.Reducetheheattolow,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsimmerfor10minutestoincorporatetheflavors.

4.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

TagliatelleWithPorciniBologneseSauce

Makes4servings ThisrichBolognesesaucereliesonheartyporcinimushroomstoaddtextureandflavorinsteadofthetraditionalgroundmeat.Tagliatellearelongflatpastaribbonsandarevirtuallyinterchangeablewithfettuccine.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 1mediumcarrot,minced 1celeryrib,minced 3garliccloves,minced 12ouncesfreshporcinimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andchopped 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilkorsoycreamer

1poundtagliatelleorfettuccine 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthemushroomsandthewineandsimmerfor5minutes.Addthetomatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,for15minutes,thenreduceheattolowandstirinthesoymilk.Removefromheatandkeepwarmwhileyoucookthepasta.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.

ZitiWithAbruzzeseVegetableRagù

Makes4servings Thisrich,full-bodiedsauceistypicaloftheAbruzziregionofItaly,asistheuseofyellowbellpeppers.ToaddAbruzzeseauthenticitytothedish,use"guitar"macaroni(maccheroniallachitarra)insteadoftheziticalledforinthisrecipe.Maccheroniallachitarraisnamedfortheguitarstring–likecutteronwhichthesquare-shapedpastastrandsarecut.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonstomatopaste 1⁄2cupdryredwine

1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundziti 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Uncoverandstirinthetomatopaste,wine,andoregano.Addthetomatoes,crushedredpepper,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Simmerfor20minutes,uncovered,stirringoccasionally.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthezitiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.

PASTAWITHPESTO

LinguineWithLigurianPesto

Makes4servings Pesto,thefamousbasilsauce,originatedinLiguria,whereitismoremellowthanmostofthepestomadeinAmerica.ThisisbecausetheLigurianbasilismuchmilderandmoretenderthatthelargebasilgrowninAmerica.TheLigurianoliveoilislighterandfruitierandthegarlicsmallerandmilder.Enjoythisaromaticfresh-tastingpastadishduringthehotsummermonthswhenfreshbasilisatitspeakandalightermealisespeciallywelcome.

3garliccloves 1⁄3cuppinenuts

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

21⁄2cupsfreshbasilleaves

1⁄2cupoliveoil(Ligurian,ifavailable)

1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio(optional)

1poundlinguine

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,andsaltandprocessuntilgroundtoapaste.Addthebasilandprocessuntilwellblended.Withthemachinerunning,slowlystreamintheoil.TransfertoasmallbowlandstirintheParmesan,ifusing.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reservingabout1⁄2cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertoabout1cupofthepesto,stirringtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthepestotothepastaandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

Orzo,WhiteBeans,AndTomatoesWithLemonySpinachPesto

Makes4servings Orzo,thetinyrice-shapedpasta,iswhatgivesthiscolorfulandsprightlydishamorerisotto-likequality.Ifyoupreferaheartierdish,usepenneoranotherlargepastavariety.

2cupsfreshbabyspinach 2garliccloves 1⁄3cuppinenuts

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2teaspoonsfreshmincedmarjoramor1teaspoondried 1⁄4cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley

Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil

11⁄2cupsorzo

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsedifcanned

Juiceof1lemon 11⁄2cupsripegrapetomatoes,halved

1.Microwavethespinachinamicrowave-safebowluntilwilted,about1minute.Setaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addthespinach,marjoram,parsley,andpeppertotasteandprocesstocombine.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil.Transferthepestotoasmallbowlandsetaside.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheorzoovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about5minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepotoverlowheat.Addthewhitebeansandlemonjuiceandstirtoheatthebeans,about5minutes.Addthetomatoesandpestoandtossgentlytocombine.Transfertoaservingbowl.Serveimmediately.

FettuccineWithPuttanescaPesto

Makes4servings Myall-timefavoritepastasauceisputtanesca,thatincomparablefusionoftomatoes,olives,capers,andgarlic.But,Ialsolovepestoandwasuptomyeyeballsinfreshbasilfromthegarden.Theonlylogicalsolutionwastobringthetwotogethertocreateadelicious,flavorfulsaucethatpairsperfectlywithlongpastaribbonslikefettuccine.

3garliccloves 1⁄4cuppinenutsorsliveredalmonds

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

2cupsfreshbasilleaves(smalltenderleaves,ifavailable) 2ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1⁄3cuppittedManzanillaorothergreenolives,chopped

1tablespooncapers Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1poundfettuccine

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addthebasil,tomatoes,olives,capers,andpeppertotasteandprocessuntilwellblended.Withthemachinerunning,slowlystreamintheoil.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetaside.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefettuccineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertothepesto,stirringtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthepestotothepastaandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

TricolorRotiniWithPestoBianco

Makes4servings Creamyandflavorful,thispestobianco,or"whitepesto,"ismadewithpinenuts,cashews,andartichokehearts.Itlightlycloaksthecolorfulshortspiralrotinipasta,althoughyoucansubstituteanotherpastashapeifyouprefer.Sprinklewithparsley,basil,greenpeas,orchoppedblackolivesforaddedcolorandflavor.Donotusemarinatedartichokeheartsbecausetheflavoristoostrong.Usefrozenartichokeheartsinsteadofcanned,butyou'llneedtocookthemfirstaccordingtopackagedirections.

2or3garliccloves 1⁄3cuppinenuts

1⁄3cupunsaltedrawcashews

1teaspoonsalt 1cupcoarselychoppedcannedartichokehearts,drainedandrinsed 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1poundtricolorrotini

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,cashews,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addtheartichokesandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthesoymilkandprocessuntilwellblended.Withthemachinerunning,slowlystreamintheoil.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetaside.Alternatively,youcanwarmthesauceinasaucepanoververylowheatbut,likemostpestos,tossingitwiththehotcookedpastaisusuallyenoughtowarmitup.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotiniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainthepastaandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthepestoandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

PenneWithPeanutPesto

Makes4servings Asianflavorspermeatethisgarlicky-peanuttypesto.Iserveitwithpennejustforthefunofalliteration,butanAsianricenoodlewouldalsobeagreatmatch.

3garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedpeanuts

1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4cupsoysauce

1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonAsianchilipaste

1⁄4cupcreamypeanutbutter

2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1poundpenne 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

2tablespoonschoppedgreenonions,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,peanuts,andsugarandprocesstoapaste.Addthesoysauce,limejuice,andchilipasteandprocessuntilwellblended.Addthepeanutbutterandsesameoilandprocessuntilsmooth.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetaside.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertothepesto,stirringtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Garnishwithcilantroandgreenonionsandserveimmediately.

RotiniAndAlmond-MintPestoWithOrangeZest

Makes4servings Almonds,mint,andorangeareatraditionalSicilianflavorcombinationinsavorydishes.Thefaintlysweettasteofmintandalmondareagreatcomplementtothebiteoftheorangezest.

2garliccloves 1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds

¾teaspoonsalt 2cupsfreshmintleaves 1⁄2cupoliveoil

2teaspoonsorangezest 1poundrotini

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,almonds,andsaltandprocessuntilfinelychopped.Addthemintandprocessuntilgroundtoapaste.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil.Transfertoasmallbowlandstirintheorangezest.

2.Inlargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotiniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reservingabout1⁄2cupofthepastawater.Transferpastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertothepesto,stirringtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthepestotothepastaandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

CampanelleAndZucchiniWithSquashBlossomsAndSunflowerPesto

Makes4servings Thissummertimerecipehasanunderlying"flower"theme:thecampanellemeans"bellflowers,"fortheshapeofthepasta.Inthisrecipe,theyaretossedwithsunflowerpestoandzucchiniflowers.Zucchiniflowersorblossomsaredeliciousfriedinoliveoilandseasonedwithnothingmorethansaltandpepper.Theymakealovelyadditiontothispastadish.Lookforthematyourlocalsupermarketorfarmer'smarket(orinyourownvegetablegarden)duringthesummermonths,whenzucchiniisatitspeak.Ifzucchiniflowersareunavailable,youcanomitthemandthedishwillstillbedelicious.Campanellepastaissometimeshardtofind,sofeelfreetosubstituteanothervarietyofpasta.

2cupsfreshparsleyleaves 1⁄2cupshelledunsaltedsunflowerseeds

2garliccloves Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupplus3tablespoonsoliveoil

1poundcampanelle 2smallzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

4zucchiniflowers,washedanddried

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheparsley,sunflowerseeds,garlic,1⁄2teaspoonsalt,andapinchofpepperandpulseuntilcoarselyground.Withthemachinerunning,streaminthe1⁄3cupofoiluntilwellblended.Setaside.

2.Inlargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthecampanelleovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.

3.Whilethepastaiscooking,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addthezucchini,cover,andcookuntiltender,about7minutes.Addsaltandpeppertotaste,cover,andkeepwarmoververylowheat.

4.Inasmallnonstickskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthezucchiniflowersandcookuntilsoftened,turningonce,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandkeepwarmoververylowheat.

5.Drainthecookedpastawellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthepestoandcookedzucchiniandtossgentlytocombine.Topwiththecookedzucchiniflowersandserveimmediatelywithplentyoffreshlygroundblackpepper.

GemelliWithGreenBeans,Potatoes,AndBasilPesto

Makes4servings Whentossedwithlinguine,thispestodish,madewithgreenbeansandpotatoes,iscalled"pestoGenovese"becauseitisapopularcombinationinGenoa,wherepestoisprevalent.Whilethedishiscertainlywonderfulwithlinguine,Iprefergemelliforitssize(about11⁄2incheslong)andchewytexture.Thenamegemellimeans"twins,"forthewaythepastalooksliketwotwistedstrandsofspaghetti.Ifyoudon'thavepinenuts,youcansubstitutewalnutpiecesorsliveredalmonds.

3garliccloves 1⁄3cuppinenuts

2cupsfreshbasilleaves Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupoliveoil

8ouncesnewpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

4ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 1poundgemelli

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandpinenutsandprocesstoapaste.Addthebasil,about1teaspoonofsalt,peppertotaste,andoil.Process,scrapingdownthesidesasnecessary,untilthepestoissmooth.Setaside.

2.Steamthepotatoesoverboilingwateruntiljusttender,10to12minutes,thentransfertoalargebowl.Whenthepotatoesarefinishedsteaming,steamthegreenbeansuntiltender,7to8minutes.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthegemelliovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.

4.Addthepestotothesteamedpotatoesandgreenbeans,alongwiththereservedpastawater.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthevegetable-pestomixturetothecookedpastaandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

RadiatoreWithWalnut-ParsleyPesto

Makes4servings WalnutsareacommoningredientinLiguriancooking,andtheyaddiron,magnesium,andotheressentialnutrientstothisflavorfulpesto.Spicyfoodloversmaywanttoaddtheoptionalcrushedredpeppertothepestoforalittleheat,butitisperfectlydeliciouswithoutit.

2garliccloves 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cuplightlytoastedwalnutpieces

1⁄2cupchoppedfreshparsley

1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper(optional)

1⁄3cupoliveoil

1poundradiatore 1tablespoonwalnutoil(optional)

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandsaltandprocessuntilgarlicisminced.Addthewalnuts,parsley,andcrushedredpepper,ifusing,andprocessuntilgroundtoapaste.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoilandprocessuntilwellblended.Setaside.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheradiatoreovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferthepastatoalargeservingbowl.Addthereservedpastawatertothepestoandblendtomakeasmoothsauce.Addthepestotothepastaandtossgentlytocombine.Drizzlewiththewalnutoil,ifusing,andserveimmediately.

PASTAWITHVEGETABLESANDMORE

PastaPrimavera

Makes4servings Thenamepastaprimaverameans"springtimepasta."Countlessversionsofthefamousdishexist,includingonemadewitholiveoilandothersmadewithcream.Whattheyhaveincommonisavarietyoffreshvegetablesand,tobetruetothename,thevegetablesshouldbethefirstofthespringtimecrop.Tricolorrotiniareusedtoplayupthecolorfulspringtheme.ThedishissaidtobeanAmericaninventioncreatedatNewYork'sLeCirquerestaurant,butthepairingofpastawithspringvegetablesisactuallyquitecommoninItaly.

1poundtricolorrotini 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

2garliccloves,minced 1smallzucchini,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

8thinasparagusspears,toughendstrimmedandcutinto2-inchlengths 1smallbunchgreenonions,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotiniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat,addthebellpepperandgarlic,andcook4minutes,untilslightlysoftened.Addthezucchini,asparagus,andgreenonionsandcookuntiltender,about7minuteslonger.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandkeepwarm.

3.Drainthepastawellandtransferittoalargeservingbowl.Addthecookedvegetables,alongwiththebasil,andparsley.Tossgentlyandserveimmediately.

OrecchietteWithRapini

Makes4servings OrecchiettecomefromthePugliaregionofsoutheasternItaly,whereitistraditionallyservedwithbroccolirabe(rapini)orothergreenvegetablesuchasarugula.Adifferentpastashapecanbeused,ifdesired.

1⁄4cupoliveoil

3garliccloves,minced 9ouncesbroccolirabe(rapini),thickstemsremovedandchopped 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoondrywhitewine(optional) 1poundorecchiette,homemadeorstore-bought

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30secondsAddtherapini,crushedredpepper,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cook,stirringfrequently,untiltherapiniistender,about5minutes.Stirinthewine,ifusing,andkeepwarmoververylowheat.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheorecchietteovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilitistender.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addtheremaining2tablespoonsoilandtherapinimixtureandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Tossgentlytocombineandserveimmediately.

PenneWithCreamyAsparagusSauce

Makes4servings Asparagusloverswillenjoythisluxuriouspastadish—thecreamysaucecontainspureedasparagusandisalsothickwithpiecesofthelusciousgreenvegetable.

1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutinto2-inchpieces 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedyellowonion

3garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupdrywhitewineorvegetablebroth

1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1cupcookedorcannedGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed Plainunsweetenedsoymilk,asneeded 1poundpenne

1.Steamtheasparagusuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Rinseundercoldwaterandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,1minute.Stirinthewine,basil,salt,andcayenneandsimmer,uncovered,for2minutes.Addhalfofthesteamedasparagusalongwiththebeansandstirtocombine.

2.Transfertheasparagusandbeanmixturetoafoodprocessorandpureeuntilsmooth,addingalittlesoymilkiftoothick.Transferthesaucetoalargesaucepanandaddthereservedsteamedasparagus.Cook,stirring,overmediumheatuntilhot.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Keepthesaucewarmoververylowheat.

3.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

FusilliWithFennelAndSun-DriedTomatoes

Makes4servings Bothfennelandsun-driedtomatoesarepopularingredientsinCalabriancooking.Fusilliisaspiral-shapedspaghetti,oftensoldcutassmall2-inchpieces.InCalabria,homemadefusilliismadebywrappingthepastadougharoundknittingneedlestodry.Iffusilliisunavailable,useyourfavoritepastashape.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumfennelbulbs,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3mediumshallots,minced 1largegarlicclove,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,drainedandfinelychopped

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasil 1poundfusilli

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthefennel,shallots,andgarlic.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilsoftened,about7minutes.Stirinthedicedtomatoesandtheirjuice,crushedtomatoes,andsun-driedtomatoesandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsimmer,uncovered,forabout25minutesoruntilthesaucethickens.Stirinthefreshbasilandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Keepwarmoververylowheat.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefusilliovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

ZitiWithRedPepper–WalnutSauce

Makes4servings Finelygroundwalnutsaresprinkledoverthepastaandsauce,muchasyouwoulddowithgratedParmesancheese.Theprotein-richwalnutsaddarichflavornoteaswellasnutritionsincetheycontainironandmagnesium,aswellasvitaminsA,B,andE.Usingbottledroastedredpeppersmakesthisrecipeespeciallyquick,butfreshroastedmaybeusedaswell.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 3garliccloves 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

2jarredroastedredpeppers(orseeRoastedRedPepperHummus),chopped 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2tablespoonschoppedfreshflat-leafparsley 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1poundpenne 1⁄2cuplightlytoastedwalnutpieces,groundorfinelyminced

1.Inaskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirinthebasilandoregano.Removefromheatandsetaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,processthebellpeppersuntilsmooth.Addtheonionandgarlicmixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthetomatoes,parsley,salt,andblackpepperandprocessuntilwellblended.Setaside.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithwalnutsandserveimmediately.

Carbonara-StyleSpaghetti

Makes4servings Inspiredbythe"baconandeggs"Italianclassic,thisdeliciousveganversionismadewithheart-healthysoy.Tossin1⁄2cupofthawedgreenpeaswhenaddingtheparsleyforadditionalcolor,ifdesired.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3mediumshallots,minced 4ouncestempehbacon,homemade(seeTempehBacon)orstore-bought,chopped 1cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1⁄2cupsoftorsilkentofu,drained

1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1poundspaghetti 3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Addthetempehbaconandcook,stirringfrequently,untillightlybrowned,about5minutes.Setaside.

2.Inablender,combinethesoymilk,tofu,nutritionalyeast,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.Setaside.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthespaghettiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthetofumixture,1⁄4cupoftheParmesan,andallbut2tablespoonsofthetempehbaconmixture.Tossgentlytocombineandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,addingalittlemoresoymilkiftoodry.Topwithseveralgrindingsofpepper,theremainingtempehbacon,theremainingParmesan,andparsley.Serveimmediately.

PagliaEFienoWithPeas

Makes4servings Thenameofthisdishtranslatesto"strawandhay"—namedforthegreenandyellowcolorsofthenoodles.Sincefreshpeasarenotalwaysavailable,thisrecipecallsforfrozenbabypeas,whicharemuchsweeterandmoretenderthanthelargerfrozenones.

1⁄3cupplus1tablespoonoliveoil

2mediumshallots,finelyminced 1⁄4cupchoppedtempehbacon,homemade(seeTempehBacon)orstore-bought(optional)

11⁄2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 21⁄2cupsfrozenbabypeas

8ouncesregularorwholewheatlinguine 8ouncesspinachlinguine VeganParmesanorParmasio

1.Inalargeskillet,heatthe1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Addthetempehbacon,ifusing,andcookuntilnicelybrowned.Stirinthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirinthepeasandtheremaining1⁄3cupoil.Coverandkeepwarmoververylowheat.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.

3.Addthesauce,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsprinklewithParmesan.Tossgentlytocombineandserveimmediately.

Lemon-KissedLinguineWithGarlickyWhiteBeanSauce

Makes4servings Creamywhitecannellinibeans,orwhitekidneybeans,makethisasatisfyingandnutritiousdishwithalightsparkleoflemon.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 4garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundlinguine 3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthebeans,lemonjuice,oregano,basil,andsaltandpeppertotasteandcookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Keepwarmoverlowheat.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Transferpastatoalargeservingbowl.

3.Mixthereservedpastawaterintothebeanmixturetomakeasmoothsauce.Addthebeanmixturetothepastaalongwiththeparsleyandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

FarfalleWithWhiteBeansAndRoastedAsparagus

Makes4servings Thedelectableflavorofroastedasparagusisenhancedbythegarlickywhitebeansandchewypastaforatrulydeliciousone-dishmeal.

8ouncesthinasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 1⁄4cupoliveoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed

1poundfarfalleorothersmallpasta 10freshbasilleaves,cutintothinstrips

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Tosstheasparaguspieceswith1tablespoonoftheoilandspreadthemonalightlyoiledbakingsheet.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroastuntiltheasparagusistender,about8minutes.Setaside.

2.Inlargeskillet,heattheremaining3tablespoonsofoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirinthebeansandcookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Addtheasparagusandkeepwarmoververylowheat.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainthepastaandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthebeanandasparagusmixture,basil,andlotsoffreshlygroundblackpepperandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

PenneWithChickpeasAndRosemary

Makes4servings Thisisaquickandeasydishmadewithpantryingredients.Ifyou'renotafanofthedistinctivelyfragrantrosemary,feelfreetouseadifferentherb,suchasbasilorparsley.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonschoppedfreshrosemaryleavesor1teaspoondried 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundrotini

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandrosemaryandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthetomatoes,chickpeas,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirringoccasionally,for15minutestoallowtheflavorstoblend.Keepwarmoververylowheat.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktherotiniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

FettuccineWithFreshFigsAndWalnuts

Makes4servings Mymotheralwaysservedhomemadepastaandtomatosaucesprinkledwithafig,walnut,andbreadcrumbtoppingaspartofmyfamily'straditionalChristmasEvesupper.Iprefertouseawhitesauceinstead,soitdoesn'tcompetewiththetastytopping.

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1⁄3cupdrybreadcrumbs

1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfettuccine 3garliccloves,finelyminced 1cupchoppedfreshfigs ¾cupchoppedtoastedwalnutpieces 2cupsCreamyCashewSauce

1.Inamediumskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthebreadcrumbsandstiruntillightlybrowned,about5minutes.Transfertoasmallbowl,mixintheparsleyandsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetaside.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefettuccineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.

3.Whilethepastaiscooking,heattheremaining3tablespoonsoilinaskilletovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftandfragrant,about1minute.Donotbrown.Stirinthefigsandwalnutsandkeepwarmoververylowheat.

4.Drainthepastawellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthecashewsauceandthefigmixtureandtossgentlytocombine.Topwiththebreadcrumbmixtureandsaltandpeppertotaste.Serveimmediately.

AngelHairPastaWithOliveOilAndGarlic

Makes4servings Agoodoliveoilwithlotsofgarlicandfreshgroundblackpepperareallyouneedforthisclassicdish,pastaaglio-olio,makingitaperfectchoiceforwhenyou'reinahurry.Useaquick-cookingpastasuchasangelhairorcappellini,sodinnercanbeonthetableinminutes.Itisimportantnottolettheoilgettoohot,sinceyoudon'twantthegarlictoturnbrownoritwilltastebitter.Thissimplerecipecanserveasthebasisforinfinitevariations,fromtheminimaladditionofmincedparsleyorcrushedredpeppertomoresubstantialoptionssuchascookedbeansorvegetables.

1⁄2cupoliveoil

4garliccloves,finelyminced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundangelhairpasta

1.Putalargepotofsaltedwaterontoboilforthepasta.Inamediumskillet,heattheoiloverlowheat.Addthegarlicandabout1⁄2teaspoonofsaltandcook,stirringfrequently,untilthegarlicisfragrantandsoftened,about2minutes.Becarefulnotbrownthegarlic.Add1cupofthehotpastawaterandsimmerovermediumheatuntiltheliquidreducesabit.Keepwarmoververylowheat.

2.Addthepastatotheboilingsaltedwaterandcookovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,3to4minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauce,seasonwithsalttotaste,andseveralgrindingsoffreshblackpepper.Tossgentlytocombineandserveimmediately.

PenneWithWhiteBeans,RedChard,AndGrapeTomatoes

Makes4servings Infusedwiththeflavorofgarlicandbasil,thisfresh-tastingdishisalsoprettytolookat,thankstothetenderchardleavesandsweetgrapetomatoes.Creamywhitebeansaddproteinandsubstanceforasatisfyingone-dishmeal.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,finelychopped 1mediumbunchredchard,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupsripegrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise

1poundpenne 2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshbasil,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthechardandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untilwilted,about3minutes.Addthebeansandtomatoes,reduceheattolow,andsimmerfor10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewithbasilandserveimmediately.

InspiredBySpaghettiWithWhiteClamSauce

Makes4servings SpaghettiwithwhiteclamsaucewasoneofmyhusbandJon'sfavoritemealsbeforegoingvegan.SinceIdidn'twanttobemarriedtoa"bivalve-mollusk-vegetarian,"Icameupwiththisveganalternativetoappeasehiscravingforthedish.Cannellinibeansandatouchofkelppowderareusedinplaceofclamsinthegarlickysauceandwhitemisopasteaddssaltiness.Kelppowderandmisoareavailableatnaturalfoodstores,butifunavailable,useascissorstofinelysnipa3-inchsquarepieceofnoriandsprinkleitonthefinisheddish.

1⁄4cupoliveoil

4or5garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cupdrywhitewine

1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonswhitemisopastedissolvedin1⁄4cuphotwater

1⁄2teaspoonkelppowder

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

4tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 1poundspaghetti

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthebeans,wine,broth,basil,oregano,andsaltandblackpeppertotasteandsimmerforabout5minutes.Stirinthemisopaste,kelppowder,crushedredpepper,and2tablespoonsoftheparsleyandkeepwarmoververylowheat.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthespaghettiovermedium-highheat,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Sprinklewiththeremaining2tablespoonsparsleyandserveimmediately.

ZitiWithCatalanVegetables

Makes4servings InspiredbytheCatalanvegetabledishescalivada,thisdishpairssturdyzitiwitharousingmedleyofgrilledvegetableslacedwithcapers,lemonjuice,andcrushedredpepper.

1mediumeggplant 1mediumredbellpepper 1mediumyellowpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1mediumredonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1tablespooncapers 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundziti 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Preheatagrillorbroiler.Grilltheeggplantandbellpeppers,turningsothattheyareevenlycharred,10to15minutes.Placethecharredvegetablesinabowl,cover,andsetasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,removeanddiscardthecharredskinsfromthevegetables.Dicethevegetablesandsetthemaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoil.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,7minutes.Addthegrilledeggplantandbellpeppers,alongwiththetomatoes,capers,lemonjuice,andremaining3tablespoonsoil.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixgentlytocombine.Simmeroverlowheatfor20minutestoblendtheflavors.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheziti,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Spoonthesauceoverthepasta,sprinklewithparsley,andserveimmediately.

AustrianNoodlesAndCabbage

Makes4servings ThepopularEasternEuropeanpairingofnoodlesandcabbageisknownaskrautfleckerlninAustria.Itmakesatastyandsatisfyingmealthatisespeciallygoodonacoldwinternight,servedwithasideofcinnamon-lacedapplesauceandbakedtempeh.Tosavethetimeofshreddingsavoycabbage,useabagofshreddedcabbage(soldforcoleslaw)instead.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3cupsshreddedsavoycabbage Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 12ounceslinguine,brokenintothirds 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1teaspoonsugar 1teaspooncarawayseeds

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftandgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Addthecabbageandsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untilthecabbagebeginstobrownslightly,about10minutes.Cover,reduceheattolow,andcontinuecookinguntilcabbageissoft,about10minuteslonger.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguine,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthecabbagemixture,margarine,sugar,andcarawayseedsandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

PersianNoodlesAndLentils

Makes4servings SweetandsavorynoodledishesarefoundthroughouttheregionsoftheMediterranean.ThisMiddleEasterndishissometimescalledrishta,forthethinnoodlesthataretraditionallyusedtomakeit.Youcaneasilysubstitutevermicelliorotherthinpastainitsplace.Fragrantspicessuchascoriander,cumin,andallspice,combinedwithlentilsandtomatoes,aretossedwiththenoodlesforasatisfyingandflavorfulmeal.

¾cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupwalnutpieces

1⁄2cuppitteddates,halved

1teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 8ouncesvermicelliorotherthinpasta,brokenintothirds Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelentilsuntiltender,about45minutes. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntil

soft,about10minutes.Stirinthewalnuts,dates,coriander,cumin,allspice,andcayenne.Cook,stirring,for2minutestobringouttheflavorsofthespices.Stirinthetomatoesandcook,stirring,untilhot,about5minutes.

3.Whenthelentilsarecooked,drainthemandreturntothepot.Stirinthetomatomixtureandkeepwarmoververylowheat.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntilaldente,5to7minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthelentilmixtureandtossgentlytocombine.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Serveimmediately.

LASAGNAEIGHTWAYS

ClassicTofuLasagna

Makes6servings ThisrecipereliesontofuandveganParmesantocreateatraditional-stylelasagna.Servedwithacrispgreensalad,thisisagreatwaytofeedacrowd.

12ounceslasagnanoodles 1poundfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1poundsofttofu,drainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio

4cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargebowl,combinethefirmandsofttofus.Addthenutritionalyeast,lemonjuice,salt,pepper,parsley,and1⁄4cupoftheParmesan.Mixuntilwellcombined.

2.Spoonalayerofthetomatosauceintothebottomof9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwithalayerofthecookednoodles.Spreadhalfofthetofumixtureevenlyoverthenoodles.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodlesfollowedbyalayerofsauce.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureontopofthesauceandfinishwithafinallayerofnoodlesandsauce.Sprinklewiththeremaining1⁄4cupParmesan.Ifanysauceremains,saveitandserveithotinabowlalongsidethelasagna.

3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.Removecoverandbake10minuteslonger.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.

RedChardAndBabySpinachLasagna

Makes6servings Freshredchardandbabyspinachaddcolorandnutrientstothisfamilyfavoriterecipe.Plusit'sagreatwaytoservemoregreenstothosewhomightotherwisenotchoosetoeatthem.Ifredchardisunavailable,substituteanothervarietyofchardoruseallspinachifyouprefer.

12ounceslasagnanoodles 1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 8ouncesfreshredchard,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach,coarselychopped 1poundfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1poundsofttofu,drainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

31⁄2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought

1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Preheattheovento350°F.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant.Addthechardandcook,stirringuntilwilted,about5minutes.Addthespinachandcontinuetocook,stirringuntilwilted,about5minutesmore.Coverandcookuntilsoft,about3minutes.Uncoverandsetasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,drainanyremainingmoisturefromthegreens,pressingagainstthemwithalargespoontosqueezeoutanyexcessliquid.Placethegreensinalargebowl.Addtofus,thenutritionalyeast,lemonjuice,parsley,salt,andpepper.Mixuntilwellcombined.

3.Spoonalayerofthetomatosauceintothebottomof9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwithalayerofthenoodles.Spreadhalfofthetofumixtureevenlyoverthenoodles.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodlesandalayerofsauce.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureontopofthesauceandfinishwithafinallayerofnoodles,sauce,andtopwiththeParmesan.

4.Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.Removecoverandbake10minuteslonger.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.

RoastedVegetableLasagna

Makes6servings Thinlayersofroastedvegetableslendtheirrichflavorstothelasagna,meldingwiththetofufillingandnoodles.Iliketousezucchini,eggplant,andredbellpepperinthislasagnabecause,notonlyaretheythequintessentialItalianvegetables,butalsotheirflavorsareespeciallyenhancedwhenroasted.Foraddedflavor,roastsomechoppedonionorgarlicaswell.

1mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumeggplant,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumredbellpepper,diced 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8ounceslasagnanoodles 1poundfirmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcrumbled 1poundsofttofu,drained,patteddry,andcrumbled 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 31⁄2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought

1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Spreadthezucchini,eggplant,andbellpepperonalightlyoiled9x13-inchbakingpan.Drizzlewiththeoilandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Roastthevegetablesuntilsoftandlightlybrowned,about20minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocool.Lowertheoventemperatureto350°F.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethetofuwiththenutritionalyeast,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.

3.Toassemble,spreadalayeroftomatosauceinbottomofa9x13-inchbakingdish.Topthesaucewithalayerofnoodles.Topthenoodleswithhalfoftheroastedvegetables,thenspreadhalfthetofumixtureoverthevegetables.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodles,andtopwithmoresauce.Repeatlayeringprocesswithremainingvegetablesandtofumixture,endingwithalayerofnoodlesandsauce.SprinkleParmesanontop.

4.Coverandbakefor45minutes.Removecoverandbakeanother10minutes.Removefromovenandletstandfor10minutesbeforecutting.

Variation:Insteadofthezucchiniandeggplant,useslicedandroastedportobellomushroomsandbutternutsquashalongwiththebellpepper.

LasagnaWithRadicchioAndCreminiMushrooms

Makes6servings ThissophisticatedlasagnaismadewithwoodsycreminimushroomsandtheslightlybitterItalianchicoryknownasradicchio.Ifcreminimushroomsareunavailable,substituteanothertypeoffreshmushroom.Althoughitismadewitharedsaucehere,itisalsogoodwhenpairedwiththeVeganWhiteSauce.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1smallheadradicchio,shredded 8ouncescreminimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andthinlysliced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8ounceslasagnanoodles 1poundfirmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcrumbled 1poundsofttofu,drained,patteddry,andcrumbled 3tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupgroundwalnutpieces

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,radicchio,andmushrooms.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about10minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheatovento350°F.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethefirmandsofttofu.Addthenutritionalyeastandparsleyandmixuntilwellcombined.Mixintheradicchioandmushroommixtureandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

4.Spoonalayerofthetomatosauceintothebottomof9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwithalayerofthenoodles.Spreadhalfofthetofumixtureevenlyoverthenoodles.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodlesfollowedbyalayerofsauce.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureontopandfinishwithafinallayerofnoodlesandsauce.Sprinklethetopwithgroundwalnuts.

5.Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.Removecoverandbake10minuteslonger.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.

LasagnaPrimavera

Makes6to8servings Intypical"primavera"style,thislasagnaincludeslotsofveggies.Thevegetablesyouusearenotcastinstone—feelfreetoswapanyofthesetforothersyoumayprefer,suchasescarole,mushrooms,peas,fennel,orasparagus.Ithinkthevegetableslookbestinthisdishwhencutintofairlysmallpieces,nomorethan1⁄4inchinsize.

8ounceslasagnanoodles 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 6ouncessilkentofu,drained 3cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk 3tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupschoppedbroccoliflorets 2mediumcarrots,minced 1smallzucchini,halvedorquarteredlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2poundsfirmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1⁄2cupgroundalmondsorpinenuts

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Inasmallskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Transfertheonionmixturetoablender.Addthesilkentofu,soymilk,nutritionalyeast,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmoothandsetaside.

3.Steamthebroccoli,carrots,zucchini,andbellpepperuntiltender.Removefromheat.Crumblethefirmtofuintoalargebowl.Addtheparsleyand1⁄4cupoftheParmesanandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellcombined.Stirinthesteamedvegetablesandmixwell,addingmoresaltandpepper,ifneeded.

4.Spoonalayerofthewhitesauceintothebottomoflightlyoiled9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwithalayerofthenoodles.Spreadhalfofthetofuandvegetablemixtureevenlyoverthenoodles.Repeatwithanotherlayerofnoodles,followedbyalayerofsauce.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureontopandfinishwithafinallayerofnoodlesandsauce,endingwiththeremaining1⁄4cupParmesan.

5.Coverwithfoilandbakefor45minutes.Removecover,sprinklewithalmonds,andbake10minuteslonger.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeserving.

Tex-MexLasagna

Makes6to8servings ThezestyflavorsofTex-Mexcuisinearelayeredamongchewynoodlesforaheartyandsubstantiallasagnathatwillfeedahungrycrowd.IfyoulikeveganCheddarcheese,sprinklesomeontopofthelasagnawhenitisdonebakingandbakeanotherfewminutestomeltthecheese.OrtopwithsomeofMylie'sSecretQuesoDip.

12lasagnanoodles 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed 1teaspoondriedoregano 1teaspoonchilipowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1poundfirmtofu,drained 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 1⁄2cupchoppedgreenonions

1⁄4cupslicedpittedblackolives

2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupstomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethepintobeans,oregano,chilipowder,andcumin.Mashthebeanswellandincorporatethespices.Setaside.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethetofu,chiles,greenonions,olives,cilantro,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwellandsetaside.

3.Spread1⁄2cupofthesalsainthebottomofa9x13-inchbakingdish.Arrange4ofthenoodlesontopofthesalsa.Spreadhalfofthebeanmixtureoverthenoodles,followedbyanother1⁄2cupofthesalsa.Topwith4noodlesfollowedbythetofumixture,spreadingevenly.Topwith1cupofthesalsa,followedbytheremainingbeanmixtureandtopwiththeremainingnoodles.Spreadtheremainingsalsaontop.

4.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhotandbubbly,45to50minutes.Uncoverandletstand10minutesbeforeserving.

BlackBeanAndPumpkinLasagna

Makes6to8servings Thiscombinationofingredientsmayseemunusualforlasagna,buttheresultisatastymergerofcolors,textures,andflavorsthatisespeciallyfuntoservearoundHalloween.

12lasagnanoodles 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2teaspoonschilipowder Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfirmtofu,welldrained 3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro 1(16-ounce)canpumpkinpuree 3cupstomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupcoarselygroundpumpkinseeds(pepitas)

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionallyuntiljustaldente,about7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened.Addthebellpepperandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,5minuteslonger.Stirinthebeans,tomatoes,1teaspoonofthechilipowder,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwellandsetaside.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethetofu,parsley,theremaining1teaspoonchilipowder,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Setaside.Inamediumbowl,combinethepumpkinwiththesalsaandstirtoblendwell.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

4.Spreadabout¾cupofthepumpkinmixtureinthebottomofa9x13-inchbakingdish.Topwith4ofthenoodles.Topwithhalfofthebeanmixture,followedbyhalfofthetofumixture.Topwithfourofthenoodles,followedbyalayerofthepumpkinmixture,thentheremainingbeanmixture,toppedwiththeremainingnoodles.Spreadtheremainingtofumixtureoverthenoodles,followedbytheremainingpumpkinmixture,spreadingittotheedgesofthepan.

5.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhotandbubbly,about50minutes.Uncover,sprinklewithpumpkinseeds,andletstand10minutesbeforeserving.

LasagnaPinwheels

Makes4servings Ifyoulovethetasteoflasagnabutdislikethestruggleofgettingitoutofthepan,thenthisprettyandelegant-lookingalternativewilldefinitelyappealtoyou.Thepinwheelslookabitlikeflowers,especiallywhenarrangedonapoolofsauceingroupsofthreeperperson.

12lasagnanoodles 4cupslightlypackedfreshspinach 1cupcookedorcannedwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1poundfirmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg

3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthenoodlesovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untiljustaldente,about7minutes.

2.Placethespinachinamicrowavabledishwith1tablespoonofwater.Coverandmicrowavefor1minuteuntilwilted.Removefrombowl,squeezeoutanyremainingliquid.Transferthespinachtoafoodprocessorandpulsetochop.Addthebeans,tofu,salt,andpepperandprocessuntilwellcombined.Setaside.

3.Toassemblethepinwheels,laythenoodlesoutonaflatworksurface.Spreadabout3tablespoonsoftofu-spinachmixtureontothesurfaceofeachnoodleandrollup.Repeatwithremainingingredients.Spreadalayerofthetomatosauceinthebottomofashallowcasseroledish.Placetherollsuprightontopofthesauceandspoonsomeoftheremainingsauceontoeachpinwheel.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Serveimmediately.

BAKEDANDBEYOND

PenneBakedWithEggplant-TomatoSauce

Makes6servings Thesizeoftheeggplantyouuse,aswellashowlargeorsmallyoudiceit,willdependonhowmuchyouwanttheeggplanttodominatethedish.Alongthesamelines,thedecisiontopeeltheeggplantornotisapersonalone—peelitifyouwanttheeggplantto"melt"intothedishorleavetheskinonifyoufindthecontrastintextureandcolorappealing.Forconvenience,thisdishcanbeassembledaheadoftimeandrefrigerated.Bringtoroomtemperaturebeforebaking.

12ouncespenne 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumeggplant,finelychopped 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄4cupdryredwine

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshflat-leafparsley

1teaspoonmincedfreshmarjoramor1⁄2teaspoondried

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1⁄4cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenneovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addtheeggplant,cover,andcookuntilsoft,12to14minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,wine,parsley,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untiltheliquidreduces,about15minutes.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedpennewiththeeggplant-tomatomixtureandspoonitintoalightlyoiled3-quartcasserole.Inasmallbowl,combinetheParmesanwiththebreadcrumbsandsprinkleontop.

4.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbakeuntillightlybrownedontop,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

CreamyCashewFettuccineWithMushroomsAndPeas

Makes6servings Fromtheshallotsandmushroomssautéedinsherrytotherichandcreamysauce,thisflavorfulpastadishisluxuriousenoughtoserveguests,yetit'seasyandeconomicaltomake.Bestofall,itcanbeassembledaheadoftimesothere'snoneedforamessykitchenwhencompanyarrives.

1tablespoonoliveoil 4mediumshallots,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupdrysherry

1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 12ouncesfettuccine,brokenintothirds 3cupsCreamyCashewSauce 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedroastedunsaltedcashews

1⁄4cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about4minutes.Addthesherryandcook,stirring,for1minutetocookoffalcohol.Removefromtheheat,stirinthepeas,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetaside.Preheatovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefettuccineovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandreturnittothepot.Addthemushroomandpeamixturealongwiththecashewsauce.Mixgentlytocombine,thentransfertothepreparedbakingdish.Sprinklethetopwithcashewsandbreadcrumbs.

3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbake10untillightlybrownedontop,about10minutesmore.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.

BakedMacAndCheeze

Makes4to6servings Thisisthelatestentryinmyquestforaveganmacandcheeze,theultimatekid-friendlyrecipe,thatcomescloseinflavorandtexturetomymom'sdairy-filledversion.Tomakethisaone-dishmeal,addsomechoppedcookedspinachoranothervegetabletothepastamixturebeforebaking.

12ounceselbowmacaroni 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion

1⁄4cupall-purposeflour

¾cupnutritionalyeast 21⁄2cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1tablespoonsoysauce 2teaspoonswhitemisopaste 1teaspoonyellowmustard 1teaspoonsweetpaprika 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

3tablespoonscornstarch 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroniovermedium-highheatuntilaldente,about8minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila3-quartcasseroleandsetaside.

2.Inamediumsaucepan,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcook5minutes,oruntilsoft.Stirintheflourandthenutritionalyeastandcook,uncovered,stirring,for1minute.Reduceheattolow,andslowlywhiskinthesoymilk.Continuetocook,stirring,untilthemixturethickens.Stirinthesoysauce,miso,mustard,1⁄2teaspoonofthepaprika,turmeric,salt,andcayenne.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarchwiththevegetablebroth,stirringtoblend.Stirthecornstarchmixtureintothesauceandcook,stirring,untilthesaucethickens.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

4.Combinethesauceandthecookedmacaroniinthepreparedcasseroledish.Topwiththebreadcrumbsandtheremaining1⁄2teaspoonofpaprikaanddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonofoil.Bakeuntilthemixtureishotandthecrumbsarebrowned,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.

MacAndChard

Makes4to6servings Ifyou'renotafanofnutritionalyeastorsoy,trythisyeast-free,soy-free(andcheese-free)versionofmacaroniandcheese,withthelovelyandhealthfuladditionofchoppedrainbowchard.(Ifunavailable,useanothervarietyofchardorsubstitutespinach.)Tomakethesaucesilkysmooth,itisbesttouseahigh-speedblendersuchasaVita-Mixtohelptrulygrindthecashewstoapowder;otherwisethesaucemaybeabitgrainy,buttastynonetheless.LiketheprecedingBakedMacandCheezerecipe,thisonealsomakesakid-friendlymeal.

12ounceselbowmacaroni 1mediumbunchrainbowchard,toughstemsremovedandchopped 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedyellowonion

1garlicclove,chopped 1mediumYukonGoldpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

¾teaspoonsweetpaprika 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedcashews

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2cupdrybreadcrumbs

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroniovermedium-highheatuntilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.

2.Steamthecharduntiltender,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,squeezeanyremainingmoisturefromthechardandsetchardaside.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F.

3.Inalargesaucepan,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,andpotato.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,cover,andcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.Add1cupofthebroth,theturmeric,and1⁄2teaspoonofthepaprikaandcontinuecooking,uncovered,untilthevegetablesareverysoft.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.

4.Grindthecashewsinahigh-speedblenderuntilgroundtoafinepowder.Addtheonionandpotatomixture,theremainingbroth,lemonjuice,mustard,andsaltandpeppertotasteandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

5.Combinethesaucewiththecookedmacaroniandsteamedchardandtransfertothepreparedcasserole.Sprinklewiththebreadcrumbsandremaining1⁄4teaspoonpaprikaanddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonofoil.Bakeuntilhotandgoldenbrownontop,about30minutes.Serve

immediately.

BakedPastaShellsAndBroccoli

Makes6servings BroccoliisbelievedtohaveoriginatedinRome,sopairingitwithpastaseemslikeanaturalfitinthishomeycasserole.BroccoliisatremendoussourceofcalciumandvitaminC—ahalfcupofbroccolicontainsabout40milligramsofcalciumandasmuchvitaminCasanorange.Ifyouhavetroublegettingyourkidstoeatbroccoli,thisdishmaydothetrick.

1mediumbunchbroccoli,trimmedandcutintosmallflorets 8ouncessmallshellpasta 3cupsMornay-StyleCheezeSauce(seeMornay-StyleCheezeSauce) Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1teaspoonsweetpaprika

1.Steamthebroccoliuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Runundercoldwatertostopthecookingprocessandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheatuntilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.Addthesteamedbroccoli,theMornaysauce,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixgentlytocombine,thenspoonthemixtureintothepreparedbakingdishandtopwiththebreadcrumbsandpaprika.

3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbakeuntilthetopislightlybrowned,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

WildWestPastaBake

Makes6servings Picantesauce,pintobeans,and"wagonwheel"pastateamupforazesty"wildwest"versionofmacaroniandcheese.Useamildpicantesaucetomakeitchild-friendly.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed 1tablespoonchilipowder 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

11⁄2cupsbottledpicantesauce

1(14.5-ounce)crushedtomatoes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1poundroulleorothersmallpasta 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedroastedpumpkinseeds(pepitas)

1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoiloverlowheat,addthegarlic,andcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthebeans,chilipowder,andoregano.Stirinthepicantesauceandtomatoesandmixwell.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor10minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinehalfofthebeanmixturewiththesoymilkandprocessuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Preheatovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.Addtheremainingbean-tomatomixtureandtransfertothepreparedbakingdish.Topwiththereservedpureedpintobeanmixtureandsprinklewiththepumpkinseeds.

3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandcontinuebaking10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

CheezyTomatoMacaroni

Makes4to6servings BothfreshandcannedtomatoesareusedinthissimpleandtastycasserolemadewiththeveganMornay-StyleCheezeSauce.Liketheothermac-and-cheese-stylerecipesinthischapter,thisisagoodonetomakeforchildren.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedonion

2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8ounceselbowmacaroni 21⁄2cupsMornay-StyleCheezeSauce

1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio

1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for10minutes.Setaside.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.AddthetomatomixtureandtheMornaysauceandmixwell.Transferthemixturetothepreparedbakingdish.Topwiththeslicedtomato,fanningtheslicesaroundtheperimeterofthecasserole.SprinklewithParmesan.

3.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandcontinuebakinguntiltopislightlybrowned,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

Pastitsio

Makes6servings TheclassicGreekpastadishiscalledpastitsiobecauseitisa"pastiche"ofseveralingredientsthatarecookedseparatelyandthencombinedtocreateonedish.Thisveganversionremainstruetothe"pastiche"idea,butitismadewithchickpeasandspinachinsteadofthetraditionalgroundmeat.

3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 12ounceselbowmacaroni 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 1(10-ounce)packagefrozenchoppedspinach,thawed 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoondriedmint

1⁄4cupdrywhitewine

2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought 2tablespoonschoppedfreshflat-leafparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupsVeganWhiteSauce 1⁄2cupchoppedpinenuts

1.Inafoodprocessor,pulsethechickpeasuntilcoarselychoppedandsetaside.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemacaroniovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthespinach,choppedchickpeas,oregano,cinnamon,mint,andwineandsimmer,uncovered,for3minutes.Stirinthetomatosauce,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookoverlowheatfor10minutestoblendflavors.

4.Spreadhalfofthecookedpastainthepreparedbakingdishandspreadthetomato-chickpeasauceontop.Spreadtheremainingpastaontopofthetomato-chickpeasauceandtopthepastawiththewhitesauce.Sprinklewithpinenuts.

5.Coverwithfoilandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbake10minuteslonger.Letstandatroomtemperaturefor10minutesbeforeserving.

PastaGratinWithProvençalVegetables

Makes4to6servings InspiredbythevegetablesforwhichthesouthernregionofFranceisknown,thislightanddeliciousgratinminglesbite-sizepennepastawithatantalizingsaucestuddedwithzucchini,bellpeppers,artichokes,andtomatoes.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumzucchini,chopped 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1tablespoonmincedfreshflat-leafparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 12ouncespenneorothersmallpasta 1cupcannedartichokehearts,drainedandrinsed 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthebellpepperandzucchiniandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,thyme,parsley,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Finelychoptheartichokesandaddtotheskillet.Reduceheattolowandsimmer10minutestoblendtheflavors.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartgratindishorcasseroleandsetaside.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepenne,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainandreturntothepot.Addthevegetablemixturetothepasta,mixwelltocombine,thentransfertotheprepareddish.

3.Topwiththebreadcrumbs,coverwithfoil,andbakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Uncoverandbake10minuteslongertobrownthecrumbs.Serveimmediately.

BuckwheatNoodlesWithCabbageAndPotatoes

Makes4to6servings Thisrobustdish,knownaspizzoccheri,ismadewithbuckwheatorwholewheatpasta,potatoes,andcabbage.ItcomesfromtheLombardyregionofnorthernItalyneartheSwissborder.Theadditionofcashewsaucegivesitextrarichness.Savoycabbageremainsgreenwhencookedandhasamoresubtlefragrancethanregulargreencabbage,allowingtheotheringredientstoreallyshinethrough.It'salsodeliciousmadewithSwisschard.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2largeYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutin1⁄4-inchslices

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 8ouncessavoycabbage,shredded 2garliccloves,minced 4freshordriedsageleaves,choppedorcrumbled 8ouncesbuckwheatnoodlesorwholewheatfettuccine,brokenintothirds 2cupsCreamyCashewSauce 1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepotatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthepotatoesbegintosoften,about10minutes.Stirinthecabbage,garlic,sage,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthecabbageandpotatoesaresoft,about10minutes.Setaside.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.

2.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepastaovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwell,reserving1⁄3cupofthepastawater.Returnthepastatothepot.Addthevegetablemixturetothepasta.Stirinthecashewsauceandthereservedpastawaterandsimmeroverlowheatforabout1minute,stirringgentlytoblendtheflavors.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

3.TransfertothepreparedbakingdishandsprinkledwithParmesan.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

STUFFEDPASTAANDDUMPLINGS

Chard-StuffedManicottiWithCreamyCashewSauce

Makes4servings Thisisagreatdishtoservecompanybecauseitcanbeassembledinadvanceandithasanopulentsophisticatedqualitytoit,thankstotherichcashewsauceandthetastyfillingstuddedwithbitsofSwisschard.

12manicotti 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,minced 1mediumbunchSwisschard,toughstemstrimmedandchopped 1poundfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cuprawcashews 3cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside. 2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemanicottiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,

untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandrunundercoldwater.Setaside. 3.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcook

untilsoftenedabout5minutes.Addthechard,cover,andcookuntilthechardistender,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Removefromtheheatandaddthetofu,stirringtomixwell.Seasonwellwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.

4.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,grindthecashewstoapowder.Add11⁄2cupsofthesoymilk,thenutmeg,thecayenne,andsalttotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.Addtheremaining11⁄2cupssoymilkandblenduntilcreamy.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

5.Spreadalayerofthesauceonthebottomofthepreparedbakingdish.Packabout1⁄3cupofthechardstuffingintothemanicotti.Arrangethestuffedmanicottiinsinglelayerinthebakingdish.Spoontheremainingsauceoverthemanicotti.

6.Inasmallbowl,combinethebreadcrumbsandtheremaining2tablespoonsoilandsprinkleoverthemanicotti.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhotandbubbly,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.

SpinachManicottiWithWhiteWalnutSauce

Makes4servings I'vealwayslovedpairingspinachwithwalnuts,whetherinasalad,asauté,orapesto,soitdidn'ttakemelongtorealizehowgreattheywouldtastetogetherinamanicottidish.Herethespinachispartofthestuffing,whilethewalnutsarefinelygroundtobecomethebasisfortherich-tastingsauce.Iusuallyservethreestuffedmanicottiperperson,butyoucouldstretchitfurtherdependingonwhatelseyouareserving.

12manicotti 1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,chopped 2(10-ounce)packagesfrozenchoppedspinach,thawed 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cuptoastedwalnutpieces 1cupsofttofu,drainedandcrumbled 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast

2cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1cupdrybreadcrumbs

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdish.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthemanicottiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandrunundercoldwater.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Squeezespinachtoremoveasmuchliquidaspossibleandaddtotheshallots.Seasonwithnutmegandsaltandpeppertotaste,andcook5minutes,stirringtoblendflavors.Addtheextra-firmtofuandstirtoblendwell.Setaside.

3.Inafoodprocessor,processthewalnutsuntilfinelyground.Addthesofttofu,nutritionalyeast,soymilk,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmooth.

4.Spreadalayerofthewalnutsauceonthebottomofthepreparedbakingdish.Fillthemanicottiwiththestuffing.Arrangethestuffedmanicottiinsinglelayerinthebakingdish.Spoontheremainingsauceontop.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Uncover,sprinklewithbreadcrumbs,andbake10moreminutestolightlybrownthetop.Serveimmediately.

SpicyEggplantAndTempeh-StuffedPastaShells

Makes4servings Largepastashellsareeasiertofillthanmanicotti,andIthinktheylookadorablenestledondinnerplatesingroupsofthree.Forvariety,stufftheshellswithoneofthemanicottistuffingsinstead,suchasthespinachstuffinginthepreviousrecipe.

8ouncestempeh 1mediumeggplant 12largepastashells 1garlicclove,mashed 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Dryunseasonedbreadcrumbs 3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandsetasidetocool.

2.Preheattheovento450°F.Piercetheeggplantwithaforkandbakeonalightlyoiledbakingsheetuntilsoft,about45minutes.

3.Whileeggplantisbaking,cookthepastashellsinapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about7minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwater.Setaside.

4.Removetheeggplantfromoven,halvelengthwise,anddrainoffanyliquid.Reducetheoventemperatureto350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Inafoodprocessor,processthegarlicuntilfinelyground.Addthetempehandpulseuntilcoarselyground.Scrapetheeggplantpulpfromitsshellandaddtothefoodprocessorwiththetempehandgarlic.Addthecayenne,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andpulsetocombine.Ifthefillingisloose,addsomebreadcrumbs.

5.Spreadalayerofthetomatosauceonthebottomthepreparedbakingdish.Stuffthefillingintotheshellsuntilwellpacked.

6.Arrangeshellsontopofthesauceandpourtheremainingsauceoverandaroundshells.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Uncover,sprinklewiththeParmesan,andbake10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

PumpkinRavioliWithPeasAndCaramelizedShallots

Makes4servings RaviolimadewithasavorypumpkinfillingisaclassicdishinLombardy.Accentedwithgoldenbrownshallotsandgreenpeas,thismakesalovelylateautumnmeal.Becausemakingravioliistime-consuming,Iprefertopreparetheminadvance,thenfreezethem.Tostore,placetheassembleduncookedraviolionalightlyflouredbakingsheetinasinglelayerandfreezeforonetotwohours.Whenfrozen,removefromthebakingsheetandstoreinatightlysealedfreezerbagforuptotwoweeks.

1cupcannedpumpkinpuree 1⁄2cupextra-firmtofu,welldrainedandcrumbled

1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Pinchgroundnutmeg Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1recipeEgg-FreePastaDough 1⁄4cupoliveoil

2or3mediumshallots,halvedlongwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed

1.Useapapertoweltoblotexcessliquidfromthepumpkinandthetofu,thencombineinafoodprocessorwiththenutritionalyeast,parsley,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.

2.Tomaketheravioli,rolloutthepastadoughthinlyonalightlyflouredsurface.Cutthedoughinto2-inch-widestrips.Place1heapingteaspoonfulofstuffingonto1pastastrip,about1inchfromthetop.Placeanotherteaspoonfuloffillingonthepastastrip,aboutaninchbelowthefirstspoonfuloffilling.Repeatalongtheentirelengthofthedoughstrip.Lightlywettheedgesofthedoughwithwaterandplaceasecondstripofpastaontopoffirstone,coveringthefilling.Pressthetwolayersofdoughtogetherbetweentheportionsoffilling.Useaknifetotrimthesidesofthedoughtomakeitstraight,thencutacrossthedoughinbetweeneachmoundoffillingtomakesquareravioli.Besuretopressoutairpocketsaroundfillingbeforesealing.Usethetinesofaforktopressalongtheedgesofthedoughtosealtheravioli.Transfertheraviolitoaflouredplateandrepeatwithremainingdoughandsauce.Setaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltheshallotsareadeepgoldenbrownbutnotburned,about15minutes.Stirinthepeasandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Keepwarmoververylowheat.

4.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheravioliuntiltheyfloattothetop,about5minutes.Drainwellandtransfertothepanwiththeshallotsandpeas.Cookforaminuteortwotomingletheflavors,thentransfertoalargeservingbowl.Seasonwithlotsofpepperandserveimmediately.

Artichoke-WalnutRavioliWithSageAndWalnutSauce

Makes4servings Walnutsinthefillingandwalnutsinthesauceaddadoublehelpingofrichnuttyflavoraswellasprovidinganexcellentsourceofomega-3essentialfattyacidsandothernutrients,includingantioxidants.Ifthatweren'tenoughofareasontomakethesedelectabledoughpillows,thetranscendentfragranceofsagemakesitashoo-in.Becausethedoughneedstorest,makeitfirstbeforepreparingthefilling.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutecannedones(notmarinated).

1⁄3cupplus2tablespoonsoliveoil

3garliccloves,minced 1(10-ounce)packagefrozenspinach,thawedandsqueezeddry 1cupfrozenartichokehearts,thawedandchopped 1⁄3cupfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled

1cuptoastedwalnutpieces 1⁄4cuptightlypackedfreshparsley

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1recipeEgg-FreePastaDough 12freshsageleaves

1.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,spinach,andartichokehearts.Coverandcookuntilthegarlicissoftandtheliquidisabsorbed,about3minutes,stirringoccasionally.Transferthemixturetoafoodprocessor.Addthetofu,1⁄4cupofthewalnuts,theparsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilmincedandthoroughlymixed.Setasidetocool.

2.Tomaketheravioli,rolloutthedoughverythinly(about1⁄8inch)onalightlyflouredsurfaceandcutitinto2-inch-widestrips.Place1heapingteaspoonfulofstuffingontoapastastrip,about1inchfromthetop.Placeanotherteaspoonfuloffillingonthepastastrip,about1inchbelowthefirstspoonfuloffilling.Repeatalongtheentirelengthofthedoughstrip.Lightlywettheedgesofthedoughwithwaterandplaceasecondstripofpastaontopoffirstone,coveringthefilling.Pressthetwolayersofdoughtogetherbetweentheportionsoffilling.Useaknifetotrimthesidesofthedoughtomakeitstraight,thencutacrossthedoughinbetweeneachmoundoffillingtomakesquareravioli.Usethetinesofaforktopressalongtheedgesofthedoughtosealtheravioli.Transfertheraviolitoaflouredplateandrepeatwithremainingdoughandfilling.

3.Cooktheravioliinalargepotofboilingsaltedwateruntiltheyfloattothetop,about7minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1⁄3cupoilovermediumheat.Addthesageandtheremaining¾cupwalnutsandcookuntilthesagebecomescrispandthewalnutsbecomefragrant.Addthecookedravioliandcook,stirringgently,tocoatwiththesauceandheatthrough.Serveimmediately.

TortelliniWithOrange-ScentedTomatoCreamSauce

Makes4servings Tortellinicanbetrickytomake,butifyouhavesearchedinvaintofindvegantortelliniandsimplycravethelittlestuffeddoughrings,thengettingyourhandsintheflourmaybetheonlysolution.Youcanalsoservethemwithregularmarinarasauce,butaslongasyou'regoingthroughthetroubleofmakingthem,youmightaswellmakeaspecialsauce,too.

1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,finelyminced 1cupfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled ¾cupchoppedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1recipeEgg-FreePastaDough 21⁄2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought

Zestof1orange 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1⁄2cupsoycreamerorplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoft,about1minute.Stirinthetofu,parsley,Parmesan,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellblended.Setasidetocool.

2.Tomakethetortellini,rolloutthedoughthinly(about1⁄8inch)andcutinto21⁄2-inchsquares.Place1teaspoonofstuffingjustoffcenterandfoldonecornerofthepastasquareoverthestuffingtoformatriangle.Pressedgestogethertoseal,thenwraptriangle,centerpointdown,aroundyourindexfinger,pressingtheendstogethersotheystick.Folddownthepointofthetriangleandslideoffyourfinger.Setasideonalightlyflouredplateandcontinuewiththerestofthedoughandfilling.

3.Inalargesaucepan,combinethemarinarasauce,orangezest,andcrushedredpepper.Heatuntilhot,thenstirinthesoycreamerandkeepwarmoververylowheat.

4.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthetortelliniuntiltheyfloattothetop,about5minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargeservingbowl.Addthesauceandtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

GnocchiWithRedWine–TomatoSauce

Makes4servings Madewithpotatoesandflour,gnocchiaretastylittledumplingsthattakesomeextratimetomake,butsincetheyfreezewell,youcanmakethemaheadofwhenyouneedthem.Freezegnocchibyarrangingtheminrowsonlightlyflouredbakingsheetsandplaceinthefreezerforseveralhoursorovernight.Oncefrozen,youcantransferthemtofreezerbags.Theywillkeepforseveralweeksinthefreezer.

2mediumrussetpotatoes 1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄3cupdryredwine

11⁄2teaspoonsdriedbasil

1teaspoondriedoregano 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 1cupall-purposeflour,plusmoreifneeded Freshbasil,forgarnish(optional)

1.Preheattheovento450°F.Placethepotatoesintheovenandbakeuntilsoftwhenpiercedwithafork,about1hour.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Donotburn.Stirinthetomatoes,wine,basil,oregano,1tablespoonoftheparsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerfor20minutes.Keepwarmoverlowheat.

3.Tomakethegnocchi,combinetheflourand1teaspoonofsaltinalargebowl.Setaside.Whilethebakedpotatoesarestillhot,carefullycuttheminhalf,scrapetheinsidesintoaseparatelargebowl,andrunthemthroughapotatoricerorfoodmilltomakethemfluffy.Placethericedpotatoesinthecenteroftheflouralongwiththeremaining1tablespoonparsley.Seasonwellwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

4.Graduallymixtheflourintothepotatoestomakeadough,addingmoreflourasneeded.Kneadthedoughuntilsmooth,about4minutes.Donotoverworkthedough.Dividethedoughinto4pieces.Onalightlyflouredsurface,usingthepalmofyourhands,rolleachdoughsectionintoa1⁄2-inch-thickroll.Cuteachdoughrollinto¾-inchpieces.

5.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthegnocchiuntiltheyfloattothetop,about3minutes.Retrievethecookedgnocchiwithaslottedspoonandplaceincolandertodrainwell.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandaddthetomatosauce,tossinggentlytocombine.Garnishwithfreshbasil,ifusing,andserveimmediately.

PierogiWithFriedOnions

Makes6servings Pierogiarelikeravioliwithapotatofilling.Isometimesaddsomeshreddedcabbagewhenfryingtheonionsandcookuntilsoftandgoldenbrown.It'simportanttocoolthefillingbeforeassembly;otherwisethepierogiwillfallapart.Ifnotcookingrightaway,freezethepierogionbakingsheetsfor1hour,thendustthefrozenpierogiwithalittleflour,transfertofreezerbags,andkeepfrozenuntilneeded.

1poundrussetpotatoes,peeledandcutintochunks 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 1recipeEgg-FreePastaDough

1.Inalargepotofsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes.Drainandreturntothepot.Addthesaltandpepper,mashthepotatoes,andsetaside.Inaskillet,heatthe2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Stirthecookedonionintothemashedpotatoes.Mixwellandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Setasidetocoolcompletely.

2.Dividethedoughinto2equalportionsandrollout,onepieceatatime,onalightlyflouredsurfaceuntilverythin,about1⁄8inchthick.Cutthedoughinto3-inch-widestrips,andthencutacrossthestripstocreate3-inchsquares.Put1heapingteaspoonfuloffillingontoonehalfofeachdoughsquare.Moistentheedgeofeachsquarewithwaterandfoldintotriangles,foldingonecornerofthedoughoverthefillingtopressagainsttheoppositecorner.Usingyourfinger,pressalltheedgestogethertosealwell.Repeatwiththeremainingdoughandfilling.Ifthereisfillingleftover,reserveitforanotheruse.Pressthetinesofaforkalongtheedgeofthepierogitoseal.Setasideonalightlyflouredplate.

3.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepierogiuntiltheyfloattothetop,about3minutes.Drainwell.Brownthepierogilightlyinalargeskilletwiththeremaining1teaspoonoil.Seasonwithsaltandplentyofpepper.Serveimmediately.

ASIANNOODLES

VegetableLoMeinWithTofu

Makes4servings SincelomeinistraditionallymadewithChinese-styleeggnoodles,Iuselinguinetomakeaveganversion.YoucouldalsouseShanghainoodles,ifyoucanfindthematanAsianmarket,whicharemadewithwheatandwaterandcontainnoegg.

12ounceslinguine 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsdrysherry,(optional;ifnotusing,addanextratablespoonofsoysauceandapinchofsalt) 1tablespoonwater Pinchsugar 1tablespooncornstarch 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedanddiced 1mediumonion,halvedandthinlysliced 3cupssmallbroccoliflorets 1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1cupslicedfreshshiitakeorwhitemushrooms 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2greenonions,chopped

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelinguine,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about10minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoabowl.Add1teaspoonofthesesameoilandtosstocoat.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,sherry,water,sugar,andtheremaining2teaspoonssesameoil.Addthecornstarchandstirtodissolve.Setaside.

3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.

4.Reheattheremainingcanolaoilinthesameskillet.Addtheonion,broccoli,andcarrotandstir-fryuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Addthemushrooms,garlic,ginger,andgreenonionsandstir-fryfor2minutes.Stirinthesauceandthecookedlinguineandtosstomixwell.Cookuntilheatedthrough.Taste,adjustingseasoningsandaddingmoresoysauceifneeded.Serveimmediately.

AboutAsianNoodles

Longbefore the first Italian twirled strandsof spaghetti onto a fork, people throughoutAsiawere eating avarietyofnoodlesmadefromrice,wheat,mungbean,andotherflours.AlthoughAsiansdon'tcreatefancifulpastashapesasdotheItalians,theydoenjoyawidevarietyofthinandthicknoodles,includingricesticks,buckwheatsoba,udon,andsomen.AmongthedifferencesbetweenItalianpastaandAsiannoodlesisthefactthatAsiannoodlesarecookeduntilsoftratherthanaldente. In fact,manyAsiannoodles suchasbean threadnoodles and ricenoodlesdonot require cooking,but can, instead,besoakedinwateruntiltender.UnlikefortheirItaliancounterparts,thecookingwaterforAsiannoodlesisnotsalted.Oncecooked,thenoodlesaremerelyrinsedunderthetap.

NoodleshaveanancienthistoryinAsia,wheretheyaresaidtorepresentlongevityforthosewhoeatthem.PerhapsitisforthatreasonthatAsiannoodles,withtheexceptionofwontonsandotherdumplings,arelongstrands.HerearesomeofthemorecommontypesofAsiannoodles:beanthreadnoodles—alsoknownas"cellophanenoodles,""mungbeannoodles,"and"glassnoodles."UsedthroughoutAsia,theyaremadefrommungbeanstarchandarethin,colorless,andvirtuallyflavorless,buttheyabsorbsurroundingflavorswell.Usuallysolddried.ramen—instantnoodlespressedintoblocks.Usuallysoldwithseasoningpacketsandcombinedwithhotwatertomakeaquicknoodlesoup.ricesticks—alittlethinnerthanfettuccine,usuallyflatbutcanberound.Difficulttobreakorseparatewhenraw.CommoninChina,Thailand,Indonesia,andVietnam.Whitewhendry,theylightenincolorastheycookbecomingnearlytransparent.ricevermicelli—thinricenoodlesusedcoldinsaladsorhotinsoupsandstir-fries.Sometimesfriedinalargeclumpwheretheyexpandandturncrunchy.soba—anutritiousnoodlemadefrombuckwheatflourandadelicacyofJapan.Theycomeinlongstrands,likespaghetti,andareservedhotinbrothandcoldwithdippingsauce.Appealingflavorwithanuttybrowncolor.somen—thin, fine,andfragileJapanesewheatnoodlesmadewithasmallamountofoil in thedough.Frequentlyused incolddisheslikesaladsorservedcoldwithadippingsauce.udon—aJapanesewheatnoodlewithafirm,chewytexture.Usually thesamewidthand thickness(canberoundorsquare),available dried, fresh, and frozen. In Japan, udon is often served hot in broth in thewinter and chilledwith dipping sauce insummer.

SesameSobaNoodles

Makes4servings SobaarethinbuckwheatnoodlesthatarepopularinJapan,traditionallyservedinahotbrothorcoldwithadippingsauce.Stir-frysomedicedextra-firmtofuandaddittothenoodlesandvegetablestomakethedishmoresubstantialandsatisfying.

12ouncessobanoodles 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 3cupsshreddednapacabbageorbokchoy 1mediumyellowonion,halvedandthinlysliced 2mediumcarrots,thinlysliced 11⁄2cupssnowpeas,trimmed

2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonstoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Inalargepotofboilingwater,cookthesobauntiltender,stirringoccasionally,about5minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.Addthesesameoilandtosstocoat.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addthecabbage,onion,carrot,andsnowpeasandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegingerandsoysauceandstir-fry2minuteslonger.Addthecookedsobaandstir-frytocombineandheatthrough.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandserve.

PadThai

Makes4servings Nowyoucanmakeeveryone'sfavoriteThainoodledishinyourownkitchen.WhileIneverthinkhomemadepadthaitastesexactlylikethekindyoucanfindinThairestaurants,thisiscertainlycloseenoughtosatisfythoseThainoodlecravingswhenyouwanttomakedinnerathome.Tomakethisaone-dishmeal,addafewcupsoflightlysteamedbroccolifloretstothestir-fry.TamarindpasteisavailableatAsianmarketsoronline.Ifyoucan'tfindit,substitute1teaspoonmolassesorbrownsugarcombinedwith1teaspoonlimejuice.

12ouncesdriedricenoodles 1⁄3cupsoysauce

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1tablespoontamarindpaste(seeheadnote) 1tablespoontomatopaste 3tablespoonswater 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,pressed(seeTofu),andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1smallredonion,quarteredandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

4greenonions,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄3cupcoarselychoppeddry-roastedunsaltedpeanuts

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro

1cupbeansprouts,forgarnish 1lime,cutintowedges,forgarnish

1.Soakthenoodlesinalargebowlofhotwateruntilsoftened,5to15minutes,dependingonthethicknessofthenoodles.Drainwellandrinseundercoldwater.Transferthedrainednoodlestoalargebowlandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,limejuice,sugar,tamarindpaste,tomatopaste,water,andcrushedredpepper.Stirtomixwellandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandstir-fryuntilgoldenbrown,about5minutes.Transfertoaplatterandsetaside.

4.Inthesameskilletorwok,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandstir-fryfor1minute.Addthegreenonionsandgarlic,stir-fryfor30seconds,thenaddthecookedtofuandcookabout5minutes,tossingoccasionally,untilgoldenbrown.Addthecookednoodlesandtosstocombineandheatthrough.

5.Stirinthesauceandcook,tossingtocoat,addingasplashortwoofadditionalwater,ifneeded,

topreventsticking.Whenthenoodlesarehotandtender,moundthemonaservingplatterandsprinklewithpeanutsandcilantro.Garnishwithbeansproutsandlimewedgesonthesideoftheplatter.Servehot.

SpringtimeRiceNoodlesWithCoconutCrème

Makes4servings Withitscolorfulvegetablesandcreamysauce,thisdishislikeanAsianpastaprimavera.Anysizericenoodlescanbeused,fromthinricevermicellitoflatricesticknoodles.

12ouncesricenoodles 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1smallredbellpepper,finelychopped 2mediumshallots,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1(13-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 3tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonslightbrownsugar 1cupcookedshellededamame 4greenonions,coarselychopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1cupfrozengreenpeas,thawed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Soakthericenoodlesinalargebowlofhotwateruntilsoftened,5to15minutes,dependingonthethicknessofthenoodles.Drainwellandrinseundercoldwater,andsetaside.

2.Inamediumsaucepan,heat1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepperandshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthegingerandcrushedredpepper.Stirinthecoconutmilk,soysauce,andsugar.Addthecookededamameandkeepwarmoverlowheat.

3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumhighheat.Addthegreenonions,carrot,andpeasandcook2minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthecookednoodlesandsaucetotheskilletandtossgentlytocombineandheatthrough.Servesprinkledwithcilantro.

BokChoyAndGinger-SesameUdonNoodles

Makes4servings Foraflavorfulvariation,addsomeslicedshiitakemushroomswhenyouaddtheshallotsandginger.

1largeheadbokchoy,cutcrosswiseinto1⁄4-inchslices

12ouncesudonnoodles 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonswater 1tablespoonmirin 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1⁄2cupthinlyslicedshallots

1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds

1.Lightlysteamthebokchoyuntiljusttender,about3minutes.Setaside. 2.Cooktheudoninapotofboilingwateruntiltender,stirringoccasionally,6to7minutes.Drain,

rinseundercoldwater,andplaceinabowl.Tosswithsesameoilandsetaside. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,soysauce,water,andmirin,stirringtoblendwell.Setaside. 4.Heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilinskilletorwokovermedium-highheat.Addtheshallots,

ginger,andcrushedredpepperandstirfor1minute.Addthereservedbokchoy,noodles,andsauce.Cook,stirring,untilhot,5to7minutes.Serveatoncesprinkledwithsesameseeds.

SzechuanSesameNoodlesWithAsparagus

Makes4servings Insteadoflinguine,makethisdishwithfettuccine,spaghetti,oranAsiannoodleofyourchoice—virtuallyanynoodletastesgreatcoatedwiththissweetandspicysesamesauce.Chinesesesamepastehasamoreintenseflavorthantahinibecauseitismadefromtoastedgroundsesameseeds.Tahini,however,ismadefromtheuntoastedseeds.Chineseblackvinegarisanintenselyflavorfulvinegarmadefromglutinousrice.LookforChinesesesamepasteandblackvinegarinAsianmarkets.Foraflavorvariation,usecreamypeanutbutterinsteadofsesamepaste.

12ounceslinguineorothernoodles 12ouncesasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutdiagonallyinto2-inchpieces 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄4cupChinesesesamepaste(seeheadnote)

2teaspoonsAsianchilipaste 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonChineseblackvinegar(seeheadnote) 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar,ormoretotaste 3tablespoonswater 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 3greenonions,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Cookthelinguineinapotofboilingsaltedwateruntilaldente,about10minutes.(Ifusinganothertypeofnoodle,cookaccordingtopackagedirections.)Duringthelastfewminutesofcookingtime,addtheasparagustolightlycook.Drainwell,rinse,andtransferthenoodlesandasparagustoalargebowl.Tosswiththesesameoilandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesesamepaste,chilipaste,soysauce,vinegar,sugar,andwaterandmixuntilwellblended.Setaside.

3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addthegreenonionsandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthereservednoodlesandasparagus.Stirinthereservedsauceandtossgentlytocombineuntilhot.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandsprinklewithsesameseeds.Serveimmediately.

ChineseNoodlesAndBroccoliWithSpicyBlackBeanSauce

Makes4servings Thisrecipeisfast,easy,anddelicious.KimHammond,whotestedthisrecipeforme,said,"Evenmysix-year-old(whousuallyhateseverythingexceptpeanutbutter)ateitandsaiditwasdelicious...that'shighpraise!"Youcanvarythisrecipebyaddingadditionalveggies:edamameorslicedcarrotsaregoodchoices.Chinesenoodlesareoftenmadewithegg,butsome(usuallycalledChinesewheatnoodles)arenot.Ifegg-freeChinesenoodlesareunavailable,uselinguineorspaghetti.LookforChineseblackbeansauceinAsianmarketsandwell-stockedsupermarkets.

12ouncesegg-freeChinesenoodlesorlinguine 3cupsbroccoliflorets 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredonion,thinlysliced 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 3tablespoonsblackbeansauce(seeheadnote) 3tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 1⁄2cupwater

1tablespooncornstarchdissolvedin2tablespoonswater 1⁄4cupchoppedcashews,forgarnish

1.Cookthenoodlesinapotofboilingwateruntiltender.(DriedChinesenoodlestakeabout5minutestocook;linguinetakesabout10minutes.)Duringthelastfewminutesofcookingtime,addthebroccolifloretstolightlycook.Drainwell,rinsewithcoldwater,andtransferthenoodlesandbroccolitoalargebowl.Tosswiththesesameoilandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonionandstir-fryuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandgingerandstir-fryuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirintheblackbeanpaste,soysauce,chilipaste,andwater.Simmer30secondstoblendflavors.Addthecornstarchmixtureandstirtothicken.Addthecookednoodlesandbroccoliandtosstocoatwithsauceandheatthrough.

3.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandsprinklewithcashews.Serveimmediately.

SpicySesameNoodlesWithGreenBeans

Makes4servings Sobanoodlesareagoodchoiceforthisdish,butricenoodlesorevenlinguineworkgreataswell.Youcanalsoaddextraveggiestothisversatilestir-fry,insteadoforinadditiontothegreenbeans.

2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 1tablespoonsugar 3tablespoonsricewinevinegar 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1⁄4cupsoysauce

2tablespoonswater 8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 12ouncesnoodlesofchoice(seeheadnote) 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredbellpepper,thinlysliced 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1tablespoonsesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,sugar,ricewinevinegar,andcrushedredpepperuntilwellblended.Stirinthesoysauceandwateruntilblended.Setaside.

2.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Removeandrinseundercoldwater.Drainwellandsetaside.Cookthenoodlesaccordingtopackagedirections.Drainwell,rinse,tosswiththesesameoil,andsetaside.

3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepper,garlic,andgingerandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about1minute.Addthesteamedgreenbeans,cookednoodles,andsauceandtosstocombine;heatthrough.

4.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandsprinklewithsesameseeds.Serveimmediately.

DrunkenSpaghettiWithTofu

Makes4servings Thisspicynoodledishistraditionallymadewithflatricesticknoodles,butI'vebeenhookedonmakingitwithspaghettieversincemyfavoriteThairestaurantserveditasalunchspecialthatway.Ifyoucan'tfindvegetarianoystersauce,useanextratablespoonofsoysauceandanextrapinchofsugar.IfThaibasilisunavailable,substituteregularbasilorcilantro.Ineithercase,thedishwillstillturnoutwell,justnotquiteas"intoxicating,"althoughthestoryIheardastowhythesenoodlesarecalled"drunken"hastodowiththespicinessofthedish,sincehotchilesaresaidtobeahangoverremedy.

12ouncesspaghetti 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonvegetarianoystersauce(optional) 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandpressed(seeTofu) 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredonion,thinlysliced 1mediumredbellpepper,thinlysliced 1cupsnowpeas,trimmed 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1cupfreshThaibasilleaves

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthespaghettiovermedium-highheat,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargebowl.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,oystersauce,ifusing,andsugar.Mixwell,thenpourontothereservedspaghetti,tossingtocoat.Setaside.

2.Cutthetofuinto1⁄2-inchstrips.Inalargeskilletorwok,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgolden,about5minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.

3.Returntheskillettotheheatandaddtheremaining1tablespooncanolaoil.Addtheonion,bellpepper,snowpeas,garlic,andcrushedredpepper.Stir-fryuntilthevegetablesarejusttender,about5minutes.Addthecookedspaghettiandsaucemixture,thecookedtofu,andthebasilandstir-fryuntilhot,about4minutes.

SingaporeNoodlesWithTempeh

Makes4servings ThispopularIndonesiandishisalsoknownasbamigorengormeegoreng,acounterparttothericedishnasigoreng.Tofuorseitanmaybeusedinsteadoftempeh,ifyouprefer.

8ouncestempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

8ouncesricevermicelli 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 4tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

1⁄2cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk

1⁄2cupwater

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcayenne

1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 3cupsshreddedcabbage 3garliccloves 1cupchoppedgreenonions 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1cupfrozenpeas,thawed Salt 1⁄4cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish

2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandblotdry.Soakthericevermicelliinalargebowlofhotwateruntilsoftened,about5minutes.Drainwell,rinse,andtransfertoalargebowl.Tosswiththesesameoilandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addcookedtempehandcookuntilbrownedonallsides,adding1tablespoonofthesoysaucetoaddcolorandflavor.Removethetempehfromtheskilletandsetaside.

3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethepeanutbutter,coconutmilk,water,lemonjuice,sugar,cayenne,andtheremaining3tablespoonssoysauce.Processuntilsmoothandsetaside.

4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespooncanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addthebellpepper,cabbage,garlic,greenonions,andgingerandcook,stirringoccasionallyuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Reduceheattolow;stirinthepeas,thebrownedtempeh,andthesoftenednoodles.Stirinthesauce,addsalttotaste,andsimmeruntilhot.

5.Transfertoalargeservingbowl,garnishwithchoppedpeanutsandcilantro,andserve.

KoreanNoodleStir-Fry

Makes4servings SeitantakestheplaceofbeefinthisKoreannoodlestir-frycalledchapchae.ItistraditionallymadewithKoreanpotatostarchnoodlescalleddangmyun,whichcanbefoundinAsianmarkets.Ifunavailable,Chinesebeanthreadnoodleswillworkwell.Formoreheat,drizzlewithasmallamountofAsianchilioilwhenreadytoserve.

8ouncesdangmyun(seeheadnote)orbeanthreadnoodles 1⁄3cupsoysauce

2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1mediumonion,halvedlengthwiseandthinlysliced 1mediumcarrot,cutintothinmatchsticks 6ouncesfreshshiitakemushrooms,stemmedandthinlysliced 3cupsfinelyslicedbokchoyorotherAsiancabbage 3greenonions,chopped 3garliccloves,finelyminced 1cupbeansprouts 2tablespoonssesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Soakthenoodlesinhotwaterfor15minutes.Drainandrinseundercoldwater.Setaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,sesameoil,sugar,salt,andcayenneandsetaside. 3.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandstir-fry

untilbrowned,about2minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside. 4.Addtheremaining1tablespooncanolaoiltothesameskilletandheatovermedium-highheat.

Addtheonionandcarrotandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthemushrooms,bokchoy,greenonions,andgarlicandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about3minutes.

5.Addthebeansproutsandstir-fry30seconds,thenaddthecookednoodles,brownedseitan,andsoysaucemixtureandstirtocoat.Continuetocook,stirringoccasionally,untiltheingredientsarehotandwellcombined,3to5minutes.Transfertoalargeservingdish,sprinklewithsesameseeds,andserveimmediately.

NoodlesWithSpicyPeanutSauce

Makes4servings Alightlysteamedgreenvegetable,suchasbroccoli,greenbeans,orsnowpeas,wouldmakeagoodadditiontotossinwiththenoodlesforextracolorandcrunch,aswellasnutrition.

1poundflatricenoodlesorlinguine 3tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2greenonions,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter

3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonricevinegar 1⁄2teaspoonAsianchilipaste

1⁄3cuphotwater

1smallredonion,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1smallredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 2tablespoonschoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts

1.Ifusingricenoodles,soaktheminhotwateruntilsoftened,15to20minutes.Ifusinglinguine,cooktheminapotofboilingsaltedwateruntiltender,about10minutes.Drainwell,rinsewithcoldwater,tosswiththesesameoil,andsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,garlic,andgingerandcook,stirring,for1minute.Addthesugar,peanutbutter,soysauce,ricevinegar,chilipaste,andwater.Stiruntilthesugarisdissolvedandthemixtureissmooth.Removefromtheheat.Addadditionalhotwater,ifnecessary,toachievethedesiredconsistency.

3.Heattheremaining1tablespooncanolaoilovermediumheatinthesamepotinwhichyoucookedthenoodles.Addtheonionandbellpepperandcook,stirringuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthecookednoodlesandpeanutsauceandtosstocoat.Transfertoalargeservingbowl,sprinklewithcilantroandpeanuts,andserveimmediately.

IndianDoubleChickpeaNoodles

Makes4servings LookforcrispychickpeanoodlesinIndiangrocerystores.Calledsev,thesefriednoodlesaremadefromchickpeaflourusingaspecialnoodlepress.Cookedchickpeasareaddedtogivethisdishadoublehelpingofchickpeas.Note:ifsevareunavailable,thisdishtastesgreatmadewithcookedangelhairpasta.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2garliccloves,chopped 1serranoorotherhotgreenchile,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcoriander

1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Freshlygroundblackpepper 3cupscrispychickpeanoodles,plusmoreforgarnish(seeheadnote) 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,chile,andgingerandcook,stirringuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirincoriander,cumin,andturmeric.Addthetomatoes,chickpeas,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Addthenoodles,gentlystirringtomixthemin.Cookjustlongenoughtoheatthenoodlesandbarelysoftenthem,about1minute.Transfertoalargeservingbowl,sprinklewithnoodlesandcilantro,andserveimmediately.

MainDishes

Thischapterwillgiveyouenoughmaindishideastofeedyouandyourfamilyandfriendsformonthswithoutanyrepeats.IncludedaresatisfyingrecipesforheartystewsandchilissuchasBrazilianBlackBeanStewandFour-AlarmChili,numerousgratinsandcasserolessuchasChardandNewPotatoGratinwithHerbesdeProvenceandThree-GreenTian,lightningquicksautésandstir-friessuchasSeitanPiccataandThai-PhoonStir-Fry,aswellasdishesthatarestuffed,baked,andgrilled,includingArtichokeandChickpeaLoaf,GrilledVegetableSkewerswithMopSauce,andWinterSquashwithForbiddenRiceStuffing. Thesesatisfyingrecipesfeatureavarietyofgrainsandbeans,aswellasdeliciousprotein-richmeatalternativessuchastofu,tempeh,andseitan.AsexplainedintheIntroduction(seeTofu),tofu,tempeh,andseitanarethreeofthemostnutritioussourcesofprotein.Theyarealsoamongthemostpopularbecausetheylendthemselvestoanumberofrecipes,includingonesthattraditionallyusemeat,thusmakingitpossibletoenjoyfamiliarfavoritedisheswithplant-basedingredients.Thistrioofingredientscanbesautéed,stir-fried,grilled,baked,andbraised.Seitancanevenbestuffedandmadeintoaroast.Allthreecanbechoppedorgroundandusedinchilis,soups,salads,andstews.Enjoyingmealspreparedwithtofu,tempeh,andseitan,alongwithbeans,wholegrains,andproduce,ensuresawell-balanceddietrichinproteinandothernutrients. Thischapterisorganizedbythemaindish'sprimaryproteinsource.Whilethereareothermaindishrecipesinotherchaptersinthisbookthatareorganizedbytype,suchastheSoupsorPastaandNoodleschapters,inthischapteryouwillfindrecipesorganizedbyingredient,suchasbeans,grains,tofu,tempeh,seitan,orvegetables.Thiscanbehelpfulif,forexample,youhavesometofuortempehintherefrigeratorandarelookingforaninterestingwaytoprepareitorifyou'venevertriedseitanandwanttoseethemanywaysitcanbeusedinrecipes. =fastBEANS

Three-BeanChili

Makes4servings Ilovethecolorcontrastofthered,black,andwhitebeansinthisrobustchili.Serveoverriceornoodlesandtopwithcornkernels,dicedavocado,oryourfavoritetopping.Accompanywithasaladtocompletethemeal.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 1cupwater 3tablespoonschilipowder 1cannedchipotlechileinadobo,minced 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.

2.Addthetomatoes,greenchiles,water,chilipowder,chipotle,cumin,marjoram,andsugar.Stirintheblackbeans,GreatNorthernbeans,andkidneybeansandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,for45minutes.

3.Uncover,andcookanadditional10minutestoallowflavorstodevelopandthechilitothicken.Serveimmediately.

Four-AlarmChili

Makes4servings Dependingonyourheattolerance,youcanmakethischilimoreorlessalarming.Ifyoulikeitreallyhot,usetwochilesandahotchilipowder;totoneitdown,omitthechiles,useamediumchilipowder,andaddthecayenneatyourowndiscretion.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1or2serranochiles,seededandminced 3garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupwater 3tablespoonschilipowder 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed

3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,chiles,andgarlicandcook,covered,untilsoftened,about10minutes.

2.Addtomatoes,water,chilipowder,marjoram,cayenne,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolow,addthepintobeansandkidneybeans,andsimmer,covered,stirringoccasionally,for30minutes.

3.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andsimmer,uncovered,about15minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

ChineseBlackBeanChili

Makes4servings GarlickyChineseblackbeansauceisasaltyintenseseasoningthataddsarichlayerofflavortothissatisfyingandunusualchili.LookforitinAsianmarketsorgourmetgrocers.Thischiliisgoodservedoverfreshlycookedlong-grainricetocomplementthisAsian-styledish.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2mediumcarrots,finelychopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2tablespoonschilipowder 1teaspoonsugar 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1⁄2cupChineseblackbeansauce

¾cupwater 41⁄2cupscookedor3(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonion,forgarnish

1.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot.Coverandcook,untilsoftened,about10minutes.

2.Stirintheginger,chilipowder,andsugar.Addthetomatoes,blackbeansauce,andwater.Stirintheblackbeansandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Simmer,uncovered,10to15minuteslonger.Serveimmediately,garnishedwiththegreenonion.

NewWorldChili

Makes4servings ThischiliincorporatesingredientsthatearlyexplorersdiscoveredintheNewWorldfrompintobeansandsquashtocorn,tomatoes,andlimabeans.Thechipotlechileaddsasmokyheat.Portionandfreezeremainingchipotleinadobosauceforfutureuse.Sprinklewithdicedavocadoandchoppedredonionforaflavorfulgarnish.

1smallbutternutsquash,peeled,halved,andseeded 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 3cupsmildtomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canspintobeans,drainedandrinsed 1cupfrozenlimabeans 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 1cannedchipotlechileinadobo,minced 1cupwater 3tablespoonschilipowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Cutthesquashinto1⁄4-inchdiceandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandsquash,cover,andcook,untilsoftened,about10minutes.

2.Addthesalsa,pintobeans,limabeans,corn,andchipotlechile.Stirinthewater,chilipowder,allspice,sugar,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.

3.Uncoverandsimmerabout10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

Jerk-SpicedRedBeanChili

Makes4servings Spicesfoundinjerkseasoningblendscombinewithbarbecuesaucetogiveaspicy-sweetflavortothisheartychili.Makeithotormildaccordingtoyourpreferencebyadjustingtheamountofcayenneandchoosingmildorhotgreenchiles.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,chopped 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildorhotgreenchiles,drained 1⁄2cupbarbecuesauce,homemade(seeBarbecueSauce)orstore-bought

1cupwater 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonchilipowder 1teaspoongroundcumin 1teaspoongroundallspice 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundoregano

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepot,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandseitan.Coverandcook,untiltheonionissoftened,about10minutes.

2.Stirinthekidneybeans,crushedtomatoes,dicedtomatoes,andchiles.Stirinthebarbecuesauce,water,soysauce,chilipowder,cumin,allspice,sugar,oregano,cayenne,salt,andblackpepper.

3.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.Uncoverandsimmerabout10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

RedBeanAndBulgurChili

Makes4servings Thischilicombinesdarkredkidneybeanswithbulgur,asturdygrainthatgivesthechiliadeliciousflavorandpleasingtexture.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonschilipowder 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 2cupstomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,rinsedanddrained 1cupwater 1cupbulgur 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.

2.Stirinthegarlic,chilipowder,andoregano,andcook,uncovered,untilfragrant,1minute.Addthetomatoes,salsa,beans,water,bulgur,chiles,andsalt.

3.Coverandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthebulguristenderandthechiliisthickandflavorful,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

RedBeanJambalaya

Makes4servings RedbeansareapopularCreoleingredient,soIthinktheyarethenaturalalternativetomeatinthisveganjambalaya,thequintessentialCreoledishthatcombinesricewithaspicytomato-basedstew.Foraheartyaddition,sautésomedicedseitanorslicedvegansausagelinks,andaddtothejambalayaduringthelastfewminutesofcooking.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1cuplong-grainrice 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)canmildgreenchiles,drained 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1teaspoonsalt Freshlygroundblackpepper 21⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish Tabascosauce(optional)

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.

2.Stirintherice,beans,dicedtomatoes,crushedtomatoes,chiles,thyme,marjoram,salt,andblackpeppertotaste.Addthebroth,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaresoftandthericeistender,about45minutes.

3.SprinklewithparsleyandasplashofTabasco,ifusing,andserve.

JamaicanRedBeanStew

Makes4servings ThisheartystewwillfillyourhomewiththefragrantscentoftheflavorsofJamaica.Itisespeciallygoodservedoverriceorcouscous,sincetheluscioussauceinthestewwillbeabsorbedbythegrain.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2largecarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced 1largesweetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1teaspoonhotormildcurrypowder 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupwater

1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.

2.Addthegarlic,sweetpotato,andcrushedredpepper.Stirinthekidneybeans,tomatoes,currypowder,thyme,allspice,salt,andblackpepper.

3.Stirinthewater,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.Stirinthecoconutmilkandsimmer,uncovered,for10minutestoblendflavorsandthickenthesauce.Ifathickersauceisdesired,pureesomeofthevegetableswithanimmersionblender.Serveimmediately.

BeansBourguignon

Makes4servings Thecommonkidneybeangetsstartreatmentinthisoh-so-Frenchstewtraditionallymadewithlotsofredwineandthickenedwithaveganbeurremanie,aFrenchtermmeaning"kneadedbutter."Inthisversionit'sveganmargarinethatgetskneadedwiththeflour.Thestewis,ofcourse,bestservedwithcrustyFrenchbreadanddryredwine,preferablyfromtheBurgundyregionofFrance,sinceBourguignonmeans"aspreparedinBurgundy."

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonoliveoil 3mediumshallots,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

4mediumcarrots,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄4-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andquartered 1teaspoondriedthyme 1bayleaf 1cupcannedcrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

1cupdryredwine 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethemargarineandflourandkneaduntilincorporated.Refrigerateuntilneeded.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,carrots,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.

3.Stirinthethyme,bayleaf,tomatoes,broth,and1⁄2cupofthewine.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilvegetablesarecooked,about30minutes.Addtheremainingwine,beans,andsaltandpeppertotaste.

4.Returntoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,forabout10minutes.Whilethestewissimmering,pinchoffpiecesofthebeurremanieandaddittothestew,stirringaftereachadditiontothicken.Removeanddiscardthebayleafbeforeserving.Serveimmediately.

ArgentineanBeanAndVegetableStew

Makes6servings MyformerneighborwasfromArgentina,whereshelearnedtomakeawonderfulstewthickwithavarietyofvegetablesandlacedwithbitsoforange.Heroriginalrecipeincludedbeef,whichI'vesubstitutedwithdarkredkidneybeanstoaddanothercolortoanalreadyvibrantstew.Thiswouldalsobegoodmadewithchunksofseitan.Serveitoverfreshlycookedquinoa,aprotein-richgrainfromSouthAmerica.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 4garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumbutternutsquash,peeled,halved,andseeded 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

2tablespoonssugar 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canskidneybeans,drainedandrinsedifcanned 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 1teaspoonsalt 1seedlessorange,peeledandchopped 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,bellpepper,andsquash.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesbegintosoften,about10minutes.

2.Addtomatoes,chiles,broth,sugar,crushedredpepper,oregano,andblackpepperandbringtoaboil.Reduceheatandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.Addthekidneybeans,corn,andsalt.Simmer,uncovered,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

3.Addtheorangeandstirtoheatthrough.Serveimmediately,sprinkledwithparsley.

African-InspiredRedBeanStew

Makes4servings Peanutbutterisusedtothickenandenrichthisdelectablestewstuddedwithmahogany-coloredkidneybeans.Spoonitoverabedofrice,quinoa,orcouscous.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

2largeYukonGoldorrussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

3cupscookeddarkredkidneybeansor2(15.5-ounce)cans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)candicedmildgreenchiles,drained 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupcreamypeanutbutter

3cupsfreshbabyspinach 1⁄3cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthegarlicandginger.Cook,uncovered,untilfragrant,about1minute.

2.Addthecumin,cayenne,potatoes,beans,tomatoes,chiles,and1cupofthebroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaresoft,about30minutes.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinethepeanutbutterandtheremaining1⁄2cupofbroth,stirringuntilblended,thenaddittothestew.Addthespinachandcook,stirring,untilwilted,about3minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Sprinklewithpeanutsandserveimmediately.

BrazilianBlackBeanStew

Makes4servings ThistantalizingrecipewassharedwithmebymyfriendFrancisJanes,atalentedveganchefandformerownerofCaféAmbrosiainSeattle,Washington.Notonlyisthisgorgeousstewvisuallyappealing,butalsotheflavoristrulysublime.Serveitoverfreshlycookedquinoaorrice.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeredonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 2mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1smalljalapeño,seededandminced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsedifcanned 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1firmripebanana,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupchoppedfreshcilantro

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Stiringarlicandcook,uncovered,another2minutes.

2.Stirinthesweetpotatoes,bellpepper,tomatoes,jalapeño,andbroth.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthesweetpotatoesaretenderbutstillfirm,about20minutes.

3.Stirinthebeansandsimmergently,uncovered,untilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Stirinthemango,banana,andsaltandcookuntilheatedthrough,about1minute.Stirinthecilantroandserveimmediately.

BlackBeansAndWildRice

Makes4servings Chewy,darkbrownwildricecombineswithblackbeansforawholesomeanddramaticallyappealingdishpunctuatedbybitsoftomatoandstrandsofspinach.Forastudyincontrast,serveoverwhitebasmatiriceandgarnishwithasprinklingofchoppedavocado.

¾cupwildrice 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3cupsfreshbabyspinach

1.Combinethewildriceinalargesaucepanwith3cupsofsaltedwater.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor40minutesoruntiltender.Addthebeans,tomatoes,marjoram,salt,andpepper.

2.Coverandcookoverlowheat,stirringoccasionally,untiltheflavorsarewellcombined,about15minutes,addingasplashofwateriftoodry.

3.Stirinthespinachandcookuntilthespinachiswiltedandtheflavorshaveblended,about5minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

BlackBeansWithSerrano"Aioli"

Makes4servings Inthisrecipe,aspicy"aioli"addsacreamyheattoblackbeansandtomatoesthatisalsogoodwiththeadditionofcookedrice,quinoa,orothergrain.Ifyouprefernottoaddagraintothedish,youcanserveitonabedoffreshlycookedgraintohelpmellowtheheatfromtheaioli.Otherwise,ifyoupreferalessspicyversion,youcansimplycutbackontheamountofchileintheaioli.

1or2serranochiles,seededandcoarselychopped 1garlicclove,crushed 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1⁄4teaspoonsugar

1⁄4cupoliveoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drainedandrinsed 2largeripetomatoes,choppedor1(14.5)ouncecandicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethechilesandgarlicandprocessuntilfinelyminced.Addthelemonjuice,mayonnaise,andsugar.Withthemachinerunning,slowlyaddtheoilinathinstreamuntilthemixtureisthinandsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Scrapetheaioliintoasmallbowl.Coverandsetasideuntilneeded.Ifnotusingrightaway,refrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,theaioliwillkeepforupto2days.

2.Inalargesaucepan,combinethebeansandtomatoesandcookovermediumheatuntilhot,stirringoccasionally.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Transferthebeanandtomatomixturetoashallowbowl.Drizzlewiththeaioliandgarnishwiththecilantro.Serveimmediately.

TuscanWhiteBeansAndBroccoliRabe

Makes4servings PairthisheartyTuscandishwithgrilledfocacciaortoastedgarlicbread,ortossitwithsomecookedpastaandalittleadditionaloliveoil,forahealthfulyetscrumptiousmeal.

1mediumbunchbroccolirabe(rapini),toughstemsremoved 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canscannellinibeansorotherwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed 1teaspoonmincedfreshrosemary Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthebroccolirabeuntiltender,about5minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwater,thencoarselychop.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookfor30seconds.Stirinthebeansandtherosemary,thenaddthecookedbroccolirabeandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Cook,stirring,untiltheflavorsarewellblendedandthemixtureishot,about10minutes.Serveimmediately.

Three-BeanCassoulet

Makes4to6servings Sincecassoulet,theclassicstewfromthesouthofFrance,isallaboutwhitebeans,Iusethreedifferentkindsinthisrecipe.Thesizedifferenceandsubtletastevarianceaddinterest.Foraheartyaddition,cutveggiesausagelinksinto1⁄2-inchslices,sautéinalittleoil,andthenaddthemtothecassouletwiththebeans.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cansNavybeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cansGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canscannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1teaspoondriedsavory 1teaspoondriedthyme 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila3-quartcasseroleandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.

3.Transferthevegetablemixturetothepreparedcasserole.Stirinthebeans,tomatoes,broth,parsley,savory,thyme,salt,andpepper.Covertightlyandbakeuntilthevegetablesaretenderandtheflavorsareblended,about45minutes.

4.Removethecassouletfromtheoven,uncover,andtopwiththebreadcrumbs.Returntotheovenandbake,uncovered,10minuteslongertolightlybrownthecrumbs.Serveimmediately.

MapleBakedBeans

Makes4servings Sureyoucantaketheeasywayoutandheatacanofvegetarianbakedbeans.Butwhynotmakeyourownfromscratch?Thatwayyoucantweaktheluscioussaucetoyourliking.Ifyoubeginwithcannedbeansinsteadofdried,you'llhavethisdishintheoveninnotime.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 3garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup

2tablespoonsblackstrapmolasses 1tablespoonsoysauce 11⁄2teaspoonsdrymustard

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartcasseroleandsetaside. 2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic.Coverandcookuntil

softened,about5minutes. 3.Stirinthetomatoes,maplesyrup,molasses,soysauce,mustard,andcayenneandbringtoaboil.

Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilslightlyreduced,about10minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

4.Placethebeansinthepreparedcasserole.Addthesauce,stirringtocombineandcoatthebeans.Coverandbakeuntilhotandbubbly,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.

Chickpea,Tomato,AndEggplantStew

Makes4servings Thisstewiseasytobringtogether,sinceeverythinggoesintothesamepotnearlyatthesametimeandthensimmersuntildone.It'salsoquiteversatile:forexample,ifyoudon'tlikechickpeas,usewhitebeanssuchascannellinibeans;ifyou'renotafanofeggplant,youcanusezucchiniinstead(orusesomeofboth,ifyouwanttoaddextraveggies).Imakethisstewyear-round;inthewinter,Iusecannedtomatoesandveggiesfromthesupermarket.WhenImakethisinthesummer,Iusefreshtomatoesfromthegarden,whereIalsogetmyherbs,eggplant,andzucchini.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeonion,chopped 1mediumeggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1largeYukonGoldpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1-inchdice 3garliccloves,minced 2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsedifcanned 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,eggplant,andcarrots,cover,andcookuntilvegetablesbegintosoften,about5minutes.

2.Reduceheattolow.Addthepotato,bellpepper,andgarlicandcook,stirring,uncovered,for5minutes.Stirinthechickpeas,tomatoes,parsley,oregano,basil,soysauce,andbroth.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilvegetablesaretender,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

ChickpeaAndVegetableCurry

Makes4servings ThisexoticallyspiceddishissimplywonderfulservedoverfreshlycookedricepairedwithyourfavoritechutneyandsomewarmChapati.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1largepotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1cupwater 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsedifcanned 1cupfrozenpeas,thawed 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildorhotgreenchiles,drained 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄2cupraisins

1teaspoonsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,potato,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.

2.Stirintheginger,currypowder,cumin,andcorianderandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Addthewaterandsimmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaresoft,about20minutes.

3.Addthechickpeas,peas,chiles,coconutmilk,raisins,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,uncovered,forabout20minuteslongertoallowflavorstointensifyandreducetheliquid.Ifathickersauceisdesired,pureeasmallamountofthesolidswithanimmersionblenderorblend1teaspoonofcornstarchin1tablespoonofwaterandaddtothesaucepan,stirringtothicken.Serveimmediately.

Coconut-PeanutChickpeasAndVegetables

Makes4servings Richcoconutmilkandpeanutbuttercombinebeautifullywithgarlicandcurrypowdertocreateaflavorfulbackdropforchickpeasandvegetables.Servethisdishoverbasmatiricetocatcheverydropoftheyummysauce.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 2tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 3cupsfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Crushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcurrypowder,stirringuntilfragrant,about30seconds.

2.Addthepeanutbutterandgraduallystirinthecoconutmilkuntilwellblended.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,andspinach,stirringtowiltthespinach,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Simmeruntilhotandtheflavorsarewellblended,about7minutes.Serveimmediately,sprinkledwiththepeanuts.

TamarindChickpeaStew

Makes4servings Theuniquelydelicioustangoftamarindpermeatesthislusciousstewthickwithmeatychickpeas,vegetables,andfragrantspices.Tamarindisoneofthoseingredientsyoumaynotfindinyoursupermarket,butit'savailableinIndian,Asian,orMiddleEasternmarkets,gourmetgrocers,andonline.Theeasiestwaytobuyitisinajarlabeled"tamarindconcentrate"or"tamarindpaste."Forahomemadesubstitute,blend1tablespoonoflemonorlimejuicewith1teaspoonbrownsugarormolasses;additneartheendofcookingtime.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeonion,chopped 2mediumYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

3cupscookedchickpeasor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)canmildchoppedgreenchiles,drained 2tablespoonstamarindpaste 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonschilipowder 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoes,chickpeas,tomatoes,andchilesandsimmer,uncovered,for5minutes.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethetamarindpaste,maplesyrup,andbrothandblenduntilsmooth.Stirthetamarindmixtureintothevegetables,alongwiththechilipowder,coriander,cumin,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattomediumandsimmer,covered,untilthepotatoesaretender,about40minutes.

3.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andstirinthepeas.Simmer,uncovered,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

Pomegranate-InfusedLentilAndChickpeaStew

Makes4servings Pomegranatejuiceseemstobeeverywherethesedays,whichisagoodthingconsideringitsantioxidantpropertiesandotherhealthbenefits.Asifhavingagreat-tastingjuiceandbeautifulruby-redseedsweren'tenough,enterpomegranatemolasses,asweet-soursyrupusedtoflavormanyMiddleEasterndishes.Youcanfinditbottledinspecialtymarketsormakeyourownusingtherecipefollowingthisone.

¾cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedgreenonions

2teaspoonsmincedfreshginger ¾cuplong-grainbrownrice 1⁄2cupdriedapricots,quartered

1⁄4cupgoldenraisins

1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1teaspoonturmeric Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cuppomegranatemolasses,homemade(recipefollows)orstore-bought

3cupswater 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantroorparsley

1.Soakthelentilsinamediumbowlofhotwaterfor45minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,ginger,soakedlentils,rice,apricots,raisins,allspice,cumin,cayenne,turmeric,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,for1minute.

3.Addthepomegranatemolassesandwaterandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow.Coverandsimmeruntilthelentilsandricearetender,about40minutes.

4.Stirinthechickpeasandcilantro.Simmer,uncovered,for15minutes,toheatthroughandallowtheflavorstoblend.Serveimmediately.

PomegranateMolasses

Makesabout¾cup 2cupspomegranatejuice 1⁄3cupsugar

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethepomegranatejuiceandsugarandcookovermedium-highheat.Cook,stirringuntilthesugardissolves.Reduceheattolowandsimmerovermedium-highheatuntilthesugarhasdissolved,about5minutes.

2.Reduceheatjustenoughtomaintainasimmerandcookuntilthejuicethickensandreducestolessthanacup.

3.Stirinthelemonjuiceandpourintoacontainerorjarwithatight-fittinglid.Letcool,uncovered,thenstoretightlycoveredintherefrigeratorwhereitwillkeepforseveraldays.

AutumnMedleyStew

Makes4to6servings Chickpeasandseitancombinewithaharvestofautumnvegetablesforasatisfyingstewthatisanespeciallywelcomemealwhentheweatherturnscold.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutin1-inchcubes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largeyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1largerussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1mediumparsnip,cutinto1⁄4-inchdicechopped

1smallbutternutsquash,peeled,halved,seeded,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1smallheadsavoycabbage,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2cupcrumbledangelhairpasta

1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonallsides,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic.Coverandcookforuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotato,carrot,parsnip,andsquash.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.

3.Stirinthecabbage,tomatoes,chickpeas,broth,wine,marjoram,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.

4.Addthecookedseitanandthepastaandsimmeruntilthepastaistenderandtheflavorsareblended,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

Variation:Leaveoutthepastaandservewithsomewarmcrustybread.

Moroccan-SpicedChickpeaAndSweetPotatoStew

Makes4to6servings Dazzlingcolorsandexoticspicespunctuatethismouthwateringstewthickwithcolorfulvegetables,sweetpotatoes,andchickpeas.It'sdeliciouswhenservedovercouscousforaddedtextureandflavor.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchdice

2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

2mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchlengths 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,celery,garlic,andginger.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.

2.Stirinthecoriander,cumin,turmeric,cinnamon,nutmeg,andsugar.Addthesweetpotatoes,greenbeans,chickpeas,andtomatoeswiththeirjuice.Stirinthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Coverandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about40minutes.Stirintheparsleyandlemonjuiceandcook10minuteslonger.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.

EdamameDonburi

Makes4servings A"fastfood"ofJapan,donburiistypicallyabowlofsoftricetoppedwithmeat,vegetables,and/oreggsforacompletemealonthego.ThisveganversionincludestwofavoriteJapaneseingredients,edamameandtofu,fortheprotein-richtoppingandisseasonedwithginger,greenonions,soysauce,andsesame.Forextraauthenticity,addsomestripsofaburage(friedtofufoundinAsianmarkets)sautéedinabitofmirinandsoysauce.

1cupfreshorfrozenshellededamame 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 5shiitakemushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1teaspoongratedfreshginger 3greenonions,minced 8ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonssoysauce 3cupshotcookedwhiteorbrownrice 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Inasmallsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheedamameuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.Stirinthegingerandgreenonions.Addthetofuandsoysauceandcookuntilheatedthrough,stirringtocombinewell,about5minutes.Stirinthecookededamameandcookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.

3.Dividethehotriceamong4bowls,topeachwiththeedamameandtofumixture,anddrizzleonthesesameoil.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandserveimmediately.

YellowDalWithSpinach

Makes4servings DalisaHindiwordforboththemanyvarietiesofbeans,peas,andlentils,andthedishmadefromthem.Thebabyspinachandchoppedtomatoaddlivelystreaksofgreenandredtothesavoryyellowpuree.

11⁄4cupsyellowsplitpeas,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

31⁄2cupswater

1teaspoonsalt 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 2ripeplumtomatoes,finelychopped 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2garliccloves,minced 1tablespoonfinelychoppedfreshginger 1serranoorotherhotgreenchile,seededandminced 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice

1.Soakthesplitpeasinamediumbowlofhotwaterfor45minutes.Drainandtransfertoalargesaucepan.Addthewaterandbringtoaboil.Addthesalt,reduceheattomedium,andcookuntilsplitpeasaretenderandthickened,about40minutes.

2.Addthespinach,tomatoes,andcilantro,stirringtowiltthespinach.Keepwarmoververylowheat.

3.Inasmallskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,ginger,andchile.Heatuntilfragrant,about1minute.

4.Removefromtheheatandaddthecumin,coriander,turmeric,andlemonjuice,stirringtomixwell.Addthemixturetothedal,stirringtocombine.Serveimmediately.

ThreeLentilDal

Makes6servings Sincethedifferentvarietiesoflentilshavesubtlevariationsintasteandtexture,here'saninterestingblendofthreeinonedal.

1⁄2cupgreenlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

1⁄2cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

3cupswater Salt 1⁄2cupredlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1tablespoonhotormildcurrypowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes

1.Soakthegreenlentilsandbrownlentilsinseparatemediumbowlsofhotwaterfor45minutes.Drainthegreenlentilsandplacetheminalargesaucepanwiththewater.Bringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor10minutes.

2.Drainthebrownlentilsandaddtothegreenlentilswithsalttotaste.Simmer,partiallycovered,for20minutes,stirringoccasionally.Addtheredlentilsandsimmer,uncovered,untilthesaucethickensandthebeansareverysoft,20to25minuteslonger.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftenedabout10minutes.Addthegarlicandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.

4.Addthecurrypowder,cumin,coriander,cayenne,andtomatoes,stirringconstantlyforabout1minute.Addthetomatomixturetothecookedlentilsandstirtomixwell.Cookanother10minutesuntiltheflavorsareblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

BlackBeanAndBulgurLoaf

Makes4to6servings Besuretoremoveanymoisturefromthebulgurandbeansforafirmerloaf.Ifthemixtureseemstoosticky,tosssomeadditionaloatsintothemixbeforeshapingintoaloaf.ToptheloafwithabitofBasicBrownSauce

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 1cupmedium-grindbulgur 2cupswater Salt 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansblackbeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed 1⁄2cupquick-cookingoats

1⁄3cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 11⁄2teaspoonsdriedthyme

11⁄2teaspoonsdriedsavory

1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthebulgurandwaterandbringtoaboil.Saltthewater,reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilbulguristenderandwaterisabsorbed,15to20minutes.Ifanywaterremains,drainwellinafine-meshsieve,pressinganyexcessliquidfromthebulgur.

2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Transferthebulgurmixturetoalargebowl.Addthemashedbeanstothebulgur.Stirintheoats,flour,yeast,thyme,savory,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwelluntilthoroughlycombined.

3.Spoonthemixtureintothepreparedloafpan,pressingwithyourhandstomakeasmoothloaf.Bakeuntilfirm,about40minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocoolfor10minutesbeforeslicing.

ChickpeaAndVegetableLoaf

Makes4servings Ifyoushredthepotatoandcarrotinthefoodprocessor,itwillsavetimeandthere'snoneedtorinseoutthebowl,sinceyouneedittomaketheloafmixtureanyway.ServetoppedwithGoldenMushroomGravy

1smallwhitepotato,peeledandshredded 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1smallyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

¾cupwheatglutenflourorchickpeaflour,ormoreifneeded ¾cupquick-cookingoats 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoondriedsavory 1⁄2teaspoondriedsage

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Squeezetheexcessliquidfromtheshreddedpotatoandplaceitinafoodprocessor,alongwiththecarrot,onion,andgarlic.Addthechickpeasandpulsetoblendtheingredientswhileretainingsometexture.Addtheflour,oats,breadcrumbs,parsley,soysauce,savory,sage,salt,andblackpepper.Pulsejustuntilblended.

2.Scrapethemixtureontoalightlyflouredworksurface.Useyourhandstoformthemixtureintoaloaf,addingmoreflouroroatsifthemixtureistooloose.Placetheloafinthepreparedpan,smoothingthetop.Bakeuntilfirmandgolden,about1hour.Removefromovenandletstandfor10minutesbeforeslicing.

Millet-ToppedLentilShepherd'sPie

Makes4servings Milletisasuper-nutritiousandversatilegrainthatisastapleinmuchoftheworld.Richinproteinandmildinflavor,milletcanbeboiledandenjoyedplainasasidedishorusedinapilaforloaf.Iespeciallylikethewaymilletsmoothsoverthetopofthecasseroletomimictheclassicmashedpotatotoppingofashepherd'spie.

2cupswater Salt 1cupmillet 1tablespoonnutritionalyeast 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drainedandfinelychopped 1⁄2cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained

1cupchoppedwhitemushrooms 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 1cupfrozenpeas 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1teaspoondriedthyme 1teaspoondriedmarjoram Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlya3-quartcasseroleandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboil.Saltthewater,addthemillet,cover,andreduceheattolow.Simmeruntilthemilletiscooked,about30minutes.Stirinthenutritionalyeastandmargarineandsetaside.

2.Inaseparatelargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,bellpepper,andcarrots.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addthetomatoes,lentils,mushrooms,corn,peas,broth,thyme,marjoram,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandsimmeruntilthelentilsaresoftandthemixturehasthickened,about40minutes,addingalittlewaterifthemixturebecomestoothick.

3.Placethelentilmixtureintothepreparedcasserole,spoonthecookedmilletontop,andspreaditevenlyoverthelentilmixture.Sprinklewithpaprika.Bakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.

Piccata-StyleCashewChickpeaMedallions

Makes4servings Thiseasyrecipetransformsacupofchickpeasandahandfulofcashewsintoasophisticatedmaindish.Iliketoservetheselemonymedallionswithroastedasparagusandpotatoesoraricepilaf.

1largegarlicclove,crushed ¾cupunsaltedroastedcashews 1cupcookedorcannedchickpeas,drained,rinsed,andblotteddry ¾cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika

1⁄4teaspoonturmeric

Salt 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1tablespooncapers 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Freshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonveganmargarine

1.Preheattheovento275°F.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandcashewsandprocessuntilfinelyground.Addthechickpeasandpulseuntilchopped.Addtheflour,soysauce,paprika,turmeric,andsalttotasteandpulseuntilwellmixed.

2.Turnthemixtureoutontoaworksurfaceandmixwithyourhandsforaminuteortwotofullyincorporate.Dividethemixtureintoeightpiecesandshapeinto1⁄4-inch-thickmedallions.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemedallions,cover,andcookuntilnicelybrowned,about5minutesperside.Transferthemedallionstoabakingsheetandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoumakethesauce.

4.Tothesameskillet,addthewine,lemonjuice,capers,andparsley.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmeruntiltheliquidisreducedbyathird.Swirlinthemargarine,stirringuntilmelted.Transferthemedallionstodinnerplatesanddrizzlewiththesauce.Serveimmediately.

BlackBeanAndWalnutCroquettes

Makes4servings Theearthlyflavorsofwalnutsandblackbeanscombinetomaketheseversatileanddeliciouscroquettes.Foralovelydinnerentrée,servethemtoppedwithHollandazeSauceorRoastedYellowTomatoandPepperCoulis.Foramorecasualmeal,tuckthemintosandwicheswithlettuce,tomato,andablendofcoarsebrownmustardandveganmayo.

¾cupwalnutpieces 3greenonions,chopped 3tablespoonsfreshparsley,coarselychopped 1cupcookedorcannedblackbeans,drained,rinsed,andpatteddry 1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

1teaspoondriedsavory Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethewalnuts,greenonions,andparsleyandprocessuntilfinelyground.Addtheblackbeans,soysauce,flour,savory,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmoothandwellcombined.

2.Useyourhandstoshapethemixtureinto8smallpatties.Placethebreadcrumbsinashallowbowl.Dredgethecroquettesinthecrumbsuntilcoatedandarrangeonaplate.Refrigeratetofirmup,about20minutes.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecroquettesandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.Serveimmediately.

GRAINS

VegetableFriedRice

Makes4servings Forbestresults,usecoldcookedlong-grainricesoitremainsfluffyandseparatedwhenfriedwiththeveggies.Friedriceisadeliciousreasontoplanaheadandmakeextraricetostoreforlater.Riceactuallyfreezesquitewell,sokeepacontainerinthefreezer.Theoptionalturmericwillturnthericeaprettyyellowcolor.

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1largecarrot,finelychopped 1mediumzucchini,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 3greenonions,minced 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric(optional)

31⁄2cupscoldcookedlong-grainrice

1cupfrozenpeas,thawed 3tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsmirinordrywhitewine 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil

1.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andzucchiniandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlic,ginger,andgreenonionsandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about3minutes.

2.Stirintheturmeric,ifusing.Addtherice,peas,soysauce,andmirinandstir-fryuntilhot,about5minutes.Drizzlewiththesesameoil,tosstocombine,andtaste,adjustingseasoningsandaddingmoresoysauceifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

CaribbeanRice,Squash,AndPeas

Makes4servings PigeonpeasaretraditionalinCaribbeancooking,butblack-eyedpeasareeasiertofind,especiallyifusingcanned.Foraspicyversion,addaseededandmincedhotchilewhenyouaddthesquashandgarlic.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,chopped 2cupspeeled,seeded,anddicedbutternutorotherwintersquash 3garliccloves,minced 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblack-eyedpeas,drainedandrinsed

1cuplong-grainrice 21⁄2cupshotwater

2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthesquash,garlic,thyme,andcumin.Coverandcookuntilthesquashissoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthepeas,rice,andwater.

2.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Coverandsimmeruntilthericeiscooked,about30minutes.Fluffwithaforkandsprinklewithcilantro.Serveimmediately.

WildRiceAndMilletCroquettes

Makes4to6servings Spikyblackwildriceandsoftwhitemilletmaybetheoddcoupleofgrains,butthecontrastsofcolorandtextureadduptogreat-tastingandappealingcroquettesthatmakeanattractivemaindish.TheylookespeciallyprettynestledonashallowpoolofRoastedYellowTomatoandPepperCoulis.Youcanmakethecroquettemixtureaheadofwhenyouneeditsoithastimetochill.

¾cupcookedmillet 1⁄2cupcookedwildrice

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupmincedonion

1celeryrib,finelyminced 1⁄4cupfinelyshreddedcarrot

1⁄3cupall-purposeflour

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

2teaspoonsdrieddillweed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Placethecookedmilletandwildriceinalargebowlandsetaside. 2.Inamediumskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,and

carrot.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthevegetablestothecookedgrains.Stirintheflour,parsley,dillweed,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellcombined.Refrigerateuntilchilled,about20minutes.

3.Useyourhandstoshapethemixtureintosmallpattiesandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addthecroquettesandcookuntilgoldenbrown,turningonce,about8minutestotal.Serveimmediately.

GreenTeaRiceWithLemonSnowPeasAndTofu

Makes4servings Thislightandlovelyricedishisflavoredwithgreenteaandlemonforasophisticatedtaste.Crunchysnowpeasandgoldenfriedtofucompletethemeal.

3cupswater 4greenteabags 11⁄2cupswhitesushirice

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

3greenonions,minced 2cupssnowpeas,trimmedandcutdiagonallyinto1-inchpieces 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoongratedlemonzest Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboil.Addtheteabagsandremovefromtheheat.Letstandfor7minutesandremoveanddiscardtheteabags.Rinsethericeunderrunningwateruntilthewaterrunsclear,thenaddtothebrewedtea.Coverandcookovermediumheatuntiltender,about25minutes.Removefromheatandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,5minutes.Addthegreenonionsandsnowpeasandcookuntilsoftened,3minutes.Stirinthelemonjuiceandzest.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedricewiththetofuandsnowpeamixture.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andserveimmediately.

BrownRiceAndLentilPilaf

Makes4to6servings Theheartycombinationoflentilsandbrownriceisspicedwithgroundcoriander.Theuseofcilantroasagarnishmirrorsthegroundcoriander,sincecorianderseedsandcilantroleavesarefromthesameplant.

¾cupbrownlentils,pickedover,rinsed,anddrained 1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,minced 1mediumcarrot,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1cuplong-grainbrownrice 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcoriander

1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

3cupswater Salt 3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Bringasaucepanofsaltedwatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthelentils,returntoaboil,thenreduceheattomediumandcookfor15minutes.Drainandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andgarlic,cover,andcookuntiltender,10minutes.

2.Addthelentilstothevegetablemixture.Addtherice,coriander,andcumin.Stirinthewaterandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,saltthewater,andcook,covered,untilthelentilsandricearetender,about30minutes.Removefromheatandsetasidefor10minutes.

3.Transfertoalargebowl,fluffwithafork,andsprinklewiththecilantroandfreshlygroundblackpepper.Serveimmediately.

SavoryBeansAndRice

Makes4servings Thisheartydishincludestheherbsavoryamongitsingredients.Interestingly,theGermanwordforsavoryisbohnenkraut,whichmeans"beanherb,"makingthisdishdoubly"savory."

1tablespoonoliveoil 3greenonions,chopped 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1cupbrownbasmatirice 2cupswater 1tablespoonsoysauce Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

1tablespoonnutritionalyeast 1tablespoonmincedfreshsavoryor11⁄2teaspoonsdried

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonionsandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Addtherice,water,soysauce,andsalttotaste.Coverandbringtoaboil.

2.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,covered,untilthericeistender,about30minutes.Stirinthebeans,nutritionalyeast,andsavory.Cook,uncovered,stirring,untilheatedthroughandtheliquidisabsorbed,about10minutes.Serveimmediately.

MexicanGreenRiceAndBeans

Makes4servings Thisgreenrice,orarrozverde,isheartyenoughtoserveasamaindishthankstotheadditionofdarkredkidneybeans,whichalsogiveitaprettycoloraccent.Foramildversion,omitthechilesandaddanextragreenbellpepper.

1largegreenbellpepper 2or3smallfreshjalapeñoorotherhotgreenchiles 21⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley

1smallyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,chopped 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1cuplong-grainwhiterice Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro,garnish

1.Roastthebellpepperandchilesoveragasflameorunderabroileruntiltheskinblisters,turningonallsides.Placeinapaperbagfor5minutes.Useadamptoweltoruboffscorchedbitsofskin.Stem,seed,andchopthebellpepperandchilesandplacetheminafoodprocessor.Add1cupofthebroth,parsley,onion,garlic,pepper,sugar,oregano,andcuminandprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthericeandstirconstantlyforafewminutestocoatthericewiththeoil.Addthepureedvegetablesandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes.Addtheremaining11⁄2cupsbrothandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattomedium,addsalttotaste,cover,andcookuntiltheliquidisabsorbed,about30minutes.About10minutesbeforereadytoserve,stirinthekidneybeans.Garnishwithcilantroandserveimmediately.

ItalianRiceWithSeitanAndMushrooms

Makes4servings Seasonedwithfragrantbasilandfennelseed,andspicedwithcrushedredpepper,thistastydishislikeanItalianversionofdirtyrice.Insteadofseitan,youcanmakethiswithchoppedvegetariansausagelinks.Ifyouhavecoldcookedriceonhand,youcanuseittomakethisrecipeinjustafewminutes.

2cupswater 1cuplong-grainbrownorwhiterice 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,chopped 8ounceswhitemushrooms,chopped 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoboiloverhighheat.Addtherice,reducetheheattolow,cover,andcookuntiltender,about30minutes.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addtheseitanandcookuncovereduntilbrowned.Stirinthemushroomsandcookuntiltender,about5minuteslonger.Stirinthebasil,fennel,crushedredpepper,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.

3.Transferthecookedricetolargeservingbowl.Stirintheseitanmixtureandmixthoroughly.Addagenerousamountofblackpepperandserveimmediately.

CreoleRiceAndRedBeans

Makes4servings Aseconomicalasitisdeliciousandfilling,redbeansandriceisthequintessentialCreoledish,madewiththeonion,bellpepper,andceleryandflavoredwithchiles,garlic,thyme,andcumin.Ifyoupreferamilderversion,omitthehotchile.Ifyoulikeitspicier,serveitwithabottleofTabascoorotherhotsauceonthetable.Filépowderisgroundsassafrasleavesandisavailableinspecialtyfoodshopsorthegourmetsectionofwell-stockedsupermarkets.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,finelychopped 1smallgreenbellpepper,finelychopped 1celeryrib,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1jalapeñoorserranochile,seededandminced 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)cansdarkkidneybeans,drained 11⁄2cupslong-grainwhiterice

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1teaspoonTabascosauce,ortotaste 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoonfilépowder(seeheadnote;optional)

Salt Groundcayenne

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.

2.Stirinthejalapeño,tomatoes,beans,rice,broth,Tabascosauce,thyme,cumin,filépowder,salt,andcayenne.Coverandsimmeruntilthericeistenderandliquidisabsorbed,about30minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

SpanishRiceAndBeans

Makes4servings Spanishriceistypicallyasidedishmadewithwhitericeandtomatoes,butwhenyouusebrownriceandaddbeans,itbecomesasatisfyingandnutritiousmaindish.Pungentcapersandspicycrushedredpepperaddextraflavor.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1tablespooncapers,choppediflarge 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

11⁄2cupslong-grainbrownrice

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cupslicedpittedkalamataolives

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthetomatoesandtheirjuice,thecapers,andthecrushedredpepper.Stirtocombineandsimmerfor5minutestoblendtheflavors.

2.Addthericeandbrothandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Addsalttotaste.Coverandcookuntilthericeistenderandtheliquidisevaporated,30to40minutes.Removefromheatandstirinthebeans,olives,andparsley.Coverandsetasidefor10minutesbeforeserving.Serveimmediately.

BrownRiceWithArtichokes,Chickpeas,AndTomatoes

Makes4servings Thisisanextremelyversatiledishthatcanbeadaptedtousedifferentbeansandvegetables(orgrains,forthatmatter),dependingonyourmoodorwhat'sonhand.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1cupfrozenartichokeshearts,thawedandchopped 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

11⁄2cupslong-grainbrownrice

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orhotwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupripegrapetomatoes,quartered 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about1minute.Addtheartichokes,basil,marjoram,andchickpeas.Stirinthericeandbroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Covertightlyandreduceheattolow.Simmeruntilthericeiscooked,about30minutes.Transfertoaservingbowl,addthetomatoesandparsley,taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andfluffwithafork.Serveimmediately.

CoconutJasmineRiceAndEdamame

Makes4servings Whenyoustartwithdelectableingredientslikefragrantjasminerice,creamycoconutmilk,andflavorfuledamame,yoususpectyoumaybeinforagreatmeal.Whenyouaddaflourishoffreshcilantroandcrunchycashews,there'snoroomfordoubt.

11⁄2cupsshelledfreshorfrozenedamame

11⁄2cupsjasminerice

2(13.5-ounce)cansunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1cupwater Salt 1⁄2cupmincedfreshcilantro

1⁄2cupchoppedroastedcashews

1.Bringalargesaucepanofsaltedwatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addtheedamameandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,combinetherice,coconutmilk,andwaterandbringtoaboil,stirringoccasionally.Reduceheattolow,addsalttotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthericeistender,about20minutes.

2.Stirinthecookededamame,cover,andremovefromheat.Setasidefor10minutes.Transfertoaservingbowlandstirinthecilantroandcashews.Serveimmediately.

ItalianTruck-StopArtichokeRisotto

Makes4servings Thisrecipeisinspiredbythebestrisottomyhusbandeverhad—atatruck-stopdinerinthemiddleofTuscany.Sincefreshartichokesareprohibitivelyexpensiveformostofustochopupforarecipe,thefrozenvarietyworksjustfine.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄2cupsfrozenartichokehearts,thawedandchopped

2garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupsArboriorice

1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

41⁄2cupshotvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasil

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheartichokeheartsandgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,for5minutes.Addthericeandstirtocoatwithoil.Addthewineandstirgentlyuntilliquidisabsorbed.

2.Addthebroth1cupatatime,stirringuntilliquidisabsorbedbeforeeachaddition.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmeruntilthericeissoftandtheconsistencyiscreamy.Addthebasilandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

RoastedWinterSquashRisotto

Makes4servings Studdedwithlovelyorangepiecesofwintersquashandredolentofsage,thiscreamyrisottomakesasoothingcold-weathermeal.Myfavoritesquashisthesweetandflavorfulkabochavariety.Ifunavailable,usebuttercuporbutternutsquash.

1smallwintersquash,peeled,halved,andseeded 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced ¾teaspoongroundsage 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

11⁄2cupsArboriorice

5cupshotvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Freshsageleaves,forgarnish(optional)

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Cutthesquashinto1⁄2-inchdiceandarrangeinasinglelayerinthepreparedbakingpan.Roastuntiltender,about25minutes,turningonce.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcook1minute.Stirinthegroundsage,wine,andrice,stirringuntiltheliquidisabsorbed.

3.Addthebroth1cupatatime,stirringuntilliquidisabsorbedbeforeeachaddition.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandcontinuetosimmer,stirring,untilthericeissoftandcreamy.

4.Whentherisottoisnearlyready,stirin2cupsoftheroastedsquash.Spoontherisottointo4shallowbowlsandgarnisheachservingwithaspoonfuloftheremainingsquashandthesageleaves,ifusing.Serveimmediately.

BarleyRisottoWithAsparagusAndMushrooms

Makes4servings AlthoughArborioriceistraditionalinrisotto,barleycooksupthickandcreamy,resultinginadishthatisveryrisotto-likeinappearanceandtexture,withtheuniquewholesomeflavorofbarley.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2poundthinasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutdiagonallyinto1-inchpieces

8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3garliccloves,minced 1cuppearlbarley 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄4teaspoondried

1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

3cupshotvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,ormoreifneeded Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheasparagus,mushrooms,andgarlic.Coverandcookfor5minutes.Addthebarleyandstirtocoatwithoil.Addthethymeandwineandstirgentlyuntiltheliquidisabsorbed.

2.Addthebroth,1cupatatime,stirringuntilliquidisabsorbedbeforeeachaddition.Addsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmer,stirringfrequently,untilcreamy.Serveimmediately.

BarleyAndWinterVegetableStew

Makes4servings Thissubstantialandsatisfyingstewisjustthethingtotakethechilloffonacoldwinterevening.Aswithmostsoupsandstews,thisonetastesbetterthedayafteritismade,soplanaheadandmakeitinadvance.You'llberewardedthenextday,whenyoujusthavetoheatandserve.Ifyouusewateroraverylightbroth,you'llprobablywanttoaddanextrasplashofsoysaucetoboosttheflavor.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1celeryrib,chopped 2garliccloves,minced ¾cuppearlbarley 3cupsshreddedcabbage 1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1cupslicedcreminiorwhitemushrooms 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoondriedthyme 2teaspoonsdrieddillweed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecarrots,onion,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,1minute.Addthebarley,cabbage,potato,mushrooms,soysauce,thyme,dillweed,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirinthebrothandbringtoaboil.

2.Reduceheattolow,addthebeans,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthebarleyiscookedandthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,dependingonthesaltinessofyourbroth.Serveimmediately.

BarleyPilafWithCarrots,Walnuts,AndGoldenRaisins

Makes4servings Carrotsandgoldenraisinsaddcolorandwalnutsaddcrunchtothistastypilafmadewithheartyandwholesomebarley.Itmakesanicechangeofpacefromtheusualpilafsmadewithrice.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1cuppearlbarley 1⁄3cupgoldenraisins

1tablespoonmincedfreshdillweedor1teaspoondried

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthewalnutsandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.

2.Addthebrothandbarleyandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthebarleyandvegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionallyabout30minutes.About5minutesbeforereadytoserve,stirintheraisinsanddillweed.Serveimmediately.

BasicPolenta

Makes4servings PolentaisaversatileandeconomicalItaliandishmadefromcornmeal.EnjoyitsprinkledwithParmasioanddrizzledwithalittlegoodoliveoilortryoneofthevariationsbelow.Afterthepolentaiscooked,itcanbespreadintoaloafpanandcooleduntilfirm,thenslicedandpan-fried.Unlikethefinelygroundcornmealusedtomakecornbread,thecornmealusedforpolentaismediumorcoarselyground.

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 1cuppolentacornmeal 1tablespoonoliveoil Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Bringthebrothtoaboilinalargesaucepan.Saltthewater,thenslowlystreaminthepolenta,whiskingconstantly.Reducetheheattolowandcontinuewhiskinguntilthepolentathickensandpullsawayfromthesidesofthesaucepan,about15minutes.Stirintheoliveoil.

2.Serveasis,seasonedwithsaltandpeppertotasteandwithyoursauceortoppingofchoice,orsmoothintoaloafpanandchillforatleast2hours,thensliceandfry.

Oncethepolentaiscooked,stirinanyofthefollowing: •sautéedshallots,redchardorspinach,andporcinimushrooms

•choppedcookedartichokehearts

•thawedfrozenpeas

•cannedchoppedmildorhotgreenchiles

•choppedsautéedTempehBacon

•freshorthawedfrozencornkernels

•finelymincedcannedchipotlechilesinadobo

•choppedfreshcilantroorparsley

PolentaWithSpicyTomatoRagù

Makes4servings CreamypolentatoppedwithaspicytomatosaucemadearegularappearanceonthemenuwhenIwasgrowingup.Today,itremainsmyfavoritewaytoenjoypolenta.Foraquickerversion,useprecookedpolenta,availableintheproducesectionofwell-stockedsupermarkets.Cutitintoslicesandsautéinaskilletinasmallamountofoliveoil,thentopwiththesauce.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,chopped 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andchopped 3cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought 1teaspoongroundfennelseed 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano

1recipeBasicPolenta,warm

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthegarlicandmushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,uncovered,about3minutes.

2.Stirinthemarinarasauce,fennelseed,crushedredpepper,andoregano.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerfor10minutes.Spoonthewarmpolentainto4shallowbowls,topwithsauce,andserve.

FriedDouble-CornGrits

Makes4servings Grits,thepolentaoftheSouth,aremadefromgrounddriedcornkernelsfromwhichthehullofthecornhasbeenremoved.SincefriedfoodsarealsoaspecialtyofSoutherncooking,it'sanaturalfittofrythesetastygrits.Servewithblack-eyedpeasandtheSlow-SimmeredCollardGreens

4cupswater 1cupstone-groundgrits Salt 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels,thawed 2or3greenonions,minced Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthegrits,saltthewater,andreducetheheattomedium.Simmer,stirringconstantly,untilthegritsarecookedandthickened,about20minutes.Stirinthecornandgreenonions.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Pourthehotgritsintoalightlyoiledbakingdishorloafpanandsmooththetop.Setasidetocool,thencoverandrefrigeratetochillthoroughly,2hours.Whenthegritsarefirm,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices.Dredgethegritsslicesintheflour,shakingofftheexcess.

3.Inalargenonstickskillet,heatathinlayerofoil.Addthegritslicesandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about8minutestotal.Transfertoaplatelinedwithpapertowelstoabsorbanyexcessoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandserveimmediately.

CouscousPilaf

Makes4servings Fromthecrunchytoastedalmondsandchewysweetdriedapricotsandcranberries,thiscolorfulpilafisadelightforthesenses.Deliciouseitherhotorcold,itmakesagreatadditiontoapotluck.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed 1⁄4cupchoppeddriedapricots

1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1cupcouscous 2cupswater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cuptoastedsliveredalmonds

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthecarrotandcook,uncovered,3minuteslonger.Stirinthepeas,apricots,cranberries,couscous,andwater.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenremovefromtheheatandcoverwithalid.Setasidefor10minutes.

2.Transferpilaftoaservingbowl,stirintheparsleyandalmondsandserveimmediately.

Couscous-ChickpeaLoaf

Makes6servings Quick-cookingcouscouscombineswithchickpeas,tomatoes,andMediterraneanspicesinthiswholesomeandflavorfulloaf.

2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1cupcouscous Salt 1tablespoonoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

1tablespoonchoppedcapers 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

Freshlygroundblackpepper 8ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandpatteddry

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthebrothtoaboiloverhighheat.Addthecouscousandsalttotaste.Turnofftheheat,cover,andletsitfor10minutes.

2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about30seconds.Addthechickpeas,tomatoes,sun-driedtomatoes,capers,basil,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirtomixwell,thenreduceheattolowandsimmeruntiltheliquidevaporates,about5minutes.Setaside.

3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,1cupofthechickpeamixture,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Processuntilsmoothandstirbackintothechickpeamixture.

4.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedcouscouswiththechickpeaandtofumixtureandtransfertothepreparedloafpan.Coverandbakefor25minutes.Uncoverandcontinuebakinguntilthetopislightlybrowned,about10minuteslonger.Allowtositatroomtemperaturefor15minutesandthensliceandserve.

QuinoaAndSummerSquashPilaf

Makes4servings Italwaysamazesmethatthistiny"super-grainoftheIncas"canbesodenselypackedwithnutrientsandis,infact,acompleteprotein.That'ssomethingtoponderwhileenjoyingthislightandlovelysummertimepilaf.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,minced 2mediumyellowsummersquashorzucchini,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupripegrapeorcherrytomatoes,quartered 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasil

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,10minutes.Addthesquashandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,untilsoftened,5minutes.

2.Stirinthequinoa,thenaddthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,addsalttotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthequinoahasabsorbedalltheliquid,20to30minutes.Whenreadytoserve,transfertoaservingbowlandstirinthetomatoesandbasil.Serveimmediately.

QuinoaAndChickpeaPilafWithOrangeAndPistachios

Makes4servings "Easy"and"elegant"arethekeywordsforthisflavorfulpilafenlivenedbythesweettangoforangeandthegentlecrunchofpistachios.Toturnitintoafabulousone-dishmeal,stirinsomethawedfrozenpeasoraddafewcupsofbabyspinachandcookuntilwilted.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,minced 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Salt 3cupsor2(15.5-ounce)canschickpeas,drainedandrinsed 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1tablespoonmincedfreshchives 1orange,peeled,segmented,andchopped 1⁄2cupshelledpistachios

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,10minutes.Stirinthequinoa,addthebroth,andbringtoaboil.

2.Reduceheattolow,addsalttotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthequinoahasabsorbedalltheliquid,20to30minutes.Removefromheatandsetasidefor5minutes,thenstirinthechickpeas,cayenne,chives,orange,andpistachios.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

QuinoaAndMixedVegetableSauté

Makes4servings Thiscolorfulgrainandvegetablemélangeisasversatileasthevegetablesinyourrefrigerator.Forexample,youcansubstitutegreenonionsfortheredonion,yellowsquashorcarrotsforthezucchini,orcilantroorbasilfortheparsley.It'sterrificonitsownorservedwiththeChipotle-PaintedBakedTofu.

3cupswater Salt 11⁄2cupsquinoa,wellrinsed

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumzucchini,chopped 2cupscookedshellededamame 2cupsfrozencornkernels,thawed 2ripeRomatomatoes,chopped Freshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Saltthewaterandaddthequinoa.Reducetheheattomediumandcook20to30minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthezucchiniandcook,uncovered,untilsoftened,about7minutes,stirringoccasionally.Stirintheedamame,corn,tomatoes,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cook5minutes,stirringoccasionally,untilheatedthrough.

3.Addthecookedquinoaandparsleyandstirgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

KashaWithRoastedSweetPotatoesAndPeas

Makes4servings Whentheweatherturnscold,visionsofkashadanceinmyhead.Alsoknownasbuckwheatgroats,kashaisaheartygrainthatcombinesbeautifullywithnutritiousandcolorfulsweetpotatoesandpeasforawarmingwintermeal.

2largesweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largeyellowonion,finelychopped 1cupcoarsekasha(buckwheatgroats) 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1cupfrozenpeas

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Spreadthesweetpotatoesonalightlyoiledbakingpananddrizzlewith1tablespoonoftheoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroastuntiltender,about25minutes,stirringonceabouthalfwaythrough.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,untilbrowned,about10minutes.Stirinthekasha.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthekashaiscooked,about15minutes.

3.Addthepeasandroastedsweetpotatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

HerbedMilletAndPecanLoaf

Makes4to6servings TherecipeforthisdelectableloafwassharedwithmebyFrancisJanes,formerchef-ownerofCaféAmbrosiainSeattle.Itissomoistandflavorful,itdoesn'treallyneedasauce,butifyou'dlikeone,considertheMushroomSauce.

1⁄2cupmillet

11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1celeryrib,minced 4garliccloves,minced 1mediumcarrot,finelyshredded 2cupspecanpieces 6greenonions,minced 1cupfreshparsley,finelychopped 1⁄2cupfreshbasil,finelychopped

2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inamediumsaucepan,bringthemilletandbrothtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andcookuntilwaterisabsorbed,35to40minutes.

2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecarrotandtransfertoalargebowl.Setaside.

3.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepecans,greenonions,parsley,andbasil.Pulseuntilthepecansarefinelyground.Addtothecelerymixtureandstirtocombine.Addthecookedmilletalongwiththesoysauceandpepper.Stirwelltomix.

4.Transferthemixturetothepreparedloafpanandsmooththetop.Bakeuntilfirm,about30minutes.Letstandatroomtemperaturefor15minutesbeforeslicing.

Millet,Chard,AndWhiteBeanCasserole

Makes4to6servings Thecreamywhitecolorandmildflavorofmilletandwhitebeanscreateaperfectbackdroptothevibrantredbellpepper,chard,andtomatoes.Thissatisfyingcomfort-foodcasserolecanbeassembledinadvanceofwhenyouneeditandthenpoppedintheoven.

2¾cupswater 1cupmillet Salt 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 3cupschoppedstemmedSwisschard Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canGreatNorthernbeans,drainedandrinsed

1cupripecherrytomatoes,quartered 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast(optional)

2tablespoonsmincedfreshdillweed 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄3cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthemilletand1⁄2teaspoonofsaltandreturntoaboil.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntiltender,30to40minutes.Setaside.

2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartcasseroleandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,7minutes.Addthegarlicandchardandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthechardiswilted,about5minutes.Stirthechardmixtureintothecookedmillet,alongwiththebeans,tomatoes,lemonjuice,yeast,dillweed,andparsley.

3.Transferthemixturetothepreparedcasseroleandsprinkleevenlywiththebreadcrumbs.Bake,uncovered,untilgoldenbrownontop,20to25minutes.Serveimmediately.

MilletAndAmaranthLoaf

Makes4servings Milletisanutritious,nonglutinousgrainwithamild,nutlikeflavor.Richinprotein,fiber,andB-complexvitamins,itisalsohighiniron,magnesium,andpotassium.Similarly,amaranthhasaslightlysweet,nuttyflavorandisfullofamazingnutritionalbenefits,beingextremelyhighinprotein,iron,calcium,andfiber.Bothmilletandamarantharegluten-free,makingthisisanespeciallygoodrecipetoservetothosewhoaregluten-sensitive.

3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater ¾cupmillet 1⁄4cupamaranth

Salt 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumzucchini,finelychopped 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas

1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1teaspoondriedthyme Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthebrothtoaboiloverhighheat.Addthemillet,amaranth,andsalttotaste.Cookuntilthegrainsaresoftandthewaterisabsorbed,about25minutes.

2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about8minutes.Addthegarlic,zucchini,andpeasandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened.Addtheparsley,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Stirinthecookedmilletandamaranth,thentransferthemixturetothepreparedloafpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownontop,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

SavoryAmaranthPatties

Makes4patties Thenuttyflavorofamaranthcombineswithwalnutstomakethesehearty,protein-richpatties.ServethemwithChipotleMayonnaiseorTahini-LemonSauceorenjoytheminasandwichwithlettuce,tomato,andyourfavoritecondiment.Althoughamaranthisoftenthoughtofasagrain,itisactuallyasmallsuper-nutritiousseed.Asmallservingofamaranthprovidesnearly30percentofthedailyrequirementofprotein.Infact,amaranthcontainshigheressentialaminoacidsthananyothergrain,makingitoneofthebestsourcesofvegetableproteinontheplanet.

1cupwater 1⁄2cupamaranth

Salt 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion

1⁄2cupshreddedcarrot

1⁄2cupgroundwalnuts

1teaspoonsoysauce 2tablespoonswheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inasmallsaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addtheamaranthandsalttotasteandreducetheheattolow.Coverandsimmeruntiltheamaranthiscooked,about15to20minutes.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot.Coverandcookuntilsoft,5minutes.Stirinthewalnutsandcook,uncovered,2minuteslonger.Transferthemixturetoalargebowl.Addthesoysauce,flour,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthecookedamaranthandstirtomixwell.

3.Formthemixtureinto4patties.Heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilinalargenonstickskillet.Addthepattiesandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about10minutestotal.Serveimmediately.

TOFUANDTEMPEH

Soy-GlazedTofu

Makes4servings Nowyoucanmakebakedmarinatedtofuathomeforafractionofthecostofthepackagedvariety.Thiseasyandversatiletofucanbeservedhotasamaindishorcooledtoroomtemperatureandrefrigeratedtouseinsaladsandsandwiches.Insteadofbakingitinslices,youcancutthetofuintostripsorcubes,ifyouprefer.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)

1⁄3cupsoysauce

1⁄4cuptoastedsesameoil

1⁄4cupricevinegar

2teaspoonssugar

1.Blotthetofudryandarrangeina9x13inchbakingdishandsetaside. 2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethesoysauce,oil,vinegar,andsugarandbringtoaboil.Pourthe

hotmarinadeontothetofuandsetasidetomarinate30minutes,turningonce. 3.Preheattheovento350°F.Bakethetofufor30minutes,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough.Serve

immediatelyorallowtocooltoroomtemperature,thencoverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.

Cajun-StyleTofu

Makes4servings AcrispoutercoatingofCajunspicesandaspicyhottomatosaucedispelsanyrumorsthattofuhasnoflavor.Oneoftofu'sgreatestqualitiesisitsabilitytoabsorbtheflavorofitssurroundingingredients,soifyoulikeithotandspicy,thistofuisforyou.Usemoreorlessofthespiceblendaccordingtotaste.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry Salt 1tablespoonplus1teaspoonCajunseasoning 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupmincedgreenbellpepper

1tablespoonmincedcelery 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonion 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley

1.Cutthetofuinto1⁄2-inchthickslicesandsprinklebothsideswithsaltandthe1tablespoonCajunseasoning.Setaside.

2.Inasmallsaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepperandcelery.Coverandcookfor5minutes.Addthegreenonionandgarlicandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Stirinthetomatoes,soysauce,parsley,theremaining1teaspoonCajunspiceblend,andsalttotaste.Simmerfor10minutestoblendtheflavorsandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about10minutes.Addthesauceandsimmer5minutes.Serveimmediately.

CrispyTofuWithSizzlingCaperSauce

Makes4servings Thepiquantsparkleofthecapersauceistheperfectcomplementtothecrispslicesoftofu.Ricepilafandroastedasparagusmakegoodaccompaniments.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupcornstarch

3tablespoonsoliveoil,plusmoreifneeded 1mediumshallot,minced 3tablespoonscapers 3tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsveganmargarine Juiceof1lemon

1.Preheattheovento275°F.Patthetofudryandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Placethecornstarchinashallowbowl.Dredgethetofuinthecornstarch,coatingallsides.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofu,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Transferthefriedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthecapersandparsleyandcookfor30seconds,thenstirinthemargarine,lemonjuice,andsaltandpeppertotaste,stirringtomeltandincorporatethemargarine.Topthetofuwithcapersauceandserveimmediately.

Country-FriedTofuWithGoldenGravy

Makes4servings Therichgoldengravyismadewithpureedchickpeasforawholesomeandsatisfyingsaucetocloakthecrisplyfriedtofu.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices,andpressed(seeTofu)

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupcornstarch

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,chopped 2tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄8teaspoonturmeric

1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1tablespoonsoysauce ¾cupcookedorcannedchickpeas,drainedandrinsed 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Blotthetofudryandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Placethecornstarchinashallowbowl.Dredgethetofuinthecornstarch,coatingallsides.Preheattheovento250°F.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofu,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutes.Transferthefriedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Uncoverandreduceheattolow.Stirintheflour,thyme,andturmericandcookfor1minute,stirringconstantly.Slowlywhiskinthebroth,thenthesoymilkandsoysauce.Addthechickpeasandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Continuetocook,stirfrequently,for2minutes.Transfertoablenderandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Returntothesaucepanandheatuntilhot,addingalittlemorebrothifthesauceistoothick.Spoonthesauceoverthetofuandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serveimmediately.

Orange-GlazedTofuAndAsparagus

Makes4servings Thisisanelegantandextremelytastywaytoservetofu.Iespeciallyenjoyitservedoverafragrantrice,suchasbasmatiorjasmine.Ifyouhavealittleextratimeanddon'tminddirtyinganotherpan,considerroastingtheasparagusseparatelyonanoiledbakingsheet(425°Ffor8to10minutes)—youcanactuallyroastitwhilethetofuismarinatingandthenaddittotheskilletjustlongenoughtoheatthrough.Althoughasparagusisperfectlyfinepreparedotherways,IroastiteverychanceIgetbecauseIthinktheflavorisincomparable.

2tablespoonsmirin 1tablespooncornstarch 1(16-ounce)packageextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1⁄3cupfreshorangejuice

2tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonAsianchilipaste

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshginger

8ouncesthinasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutinto11⁄2-inchpieces

1.Inashallowbowl,combinethemirinandcornstarchandblendwell.Addthetofuandtossgentlytocoat.Setasidetomarinatefor30minutes.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheorangejuice,soysauce,sesameoil,sugar,andchilipaste.Setaside. 3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgingerandstir-

fryuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthemarinatedtofuandtheasparagusandstir-fryuntilthetofuisgoldenbrownandtheasparagusisjusttender,about5minutes.Stirinthesauceandcookforabout2minutesmore.Serveimmediately.

TofuPizzaiola

Makes4servings Althoughthetermpizzaiolaindicatesasaucemadewithtomatoes,garlic,andoreganoonly,I'veincludedsomeolivesandcapersforextraflavor.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1(16-ounce)packageextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth)

Salt 4garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto

1⁄4-inchstrips

1⁄4cuppittedkalamataolives,halved

1tablespooncapers 1teaspoondriedoregano 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

Freshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Preheattheovento275°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about5minutesperside.Sprinklethetofuwithsalttotaste.Transferthefriedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about1minute.Donotbrown.Stirinthedicedtomatoes,sun-driedtomatoes,olives,andcapers.Addtheoregano,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Simmeruntilthesauceishotandtheflavorsarewellcombined,about10minutes.Topthefriedtofusliceswiththesauceandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serveimmediately.

"Ka-Pow"Tofu

Makes4servings IordertofukapraoinmyfavoriteThairestaurant,knowingitwillcontainthewonderfullyfragrantThaibasilcalledkaprao.Ialsoknowitwillpackaspicypunch,soI'vecometocallit"ka-pow."Serveoverjasminerice.IfthesublimeThaibasilisunavailable,there'snoexactsubstitute,thoughyoucoulduseregularbasilorcilantroandstillhaveatastymeal.VegetarianoystersauceisavailableatAsianmarketsoronline.Ifyoucan'tfindit,leaveitoutandaddalittleextrasoysauce.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1-inchcubes Salt 2tablespoonscornstarch 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonvegetarianoystersauce 2teaspoonsNothin'FishyNamPla(seeNothin'FishyNamPla)or1teaspoonricevinegar 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,halvedandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3greenonions,chopped 1⁄2cupThaibasilleaves

1.Inamediumbowl,combinethetofu,salttotaste,andcornstarch.Tosstocoatandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,oystersauce,nampla,sugar,andcrushedredpepper.Stirwelltocombineandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about8minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.

4.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepperandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegreenonionsandcook1minutelonger.Stirinthefriedtofu,thesauce,andthebasilandstir-fryuntilhot,about3minutes.Serveimmediately.

Sicilian-StyleTofu

Makes4servings Thezestytomatosauceonthecrisplyfriedtofuisalsogreatoverpasta.Infact,ifyoucutthetofuintobite-sizepiecesbeforecooking,theentiredishcanbeservedoveryourfavoritenoodles.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth)

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1smallyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1⁄3cuppittedkalamataolives

11⁄2tablespoonscapers

2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasilor1teaspoondried(optional)

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofu,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,5minutespersides.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Transferthecookedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoupreparethesauce.

2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntiltheonionissoftened,10minutes.Addthetomatoes,wine,andcrushedredpepper.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for15minutes.Stirintheolivesandcapers.Cookfor2minutesmore.

3.Arrangethetofuonaplatterorindividualplates.Spoonthesauceontop.Sprinklewithfreshbasil,ifusing.Serveimmediately.

Thai-PhoonStir-Fry

Makes4servings Icallthisspicy-sweettofuandvegetablestir-frya"Thai-phoon"becausethetastygarnishesarescatteredontopasifbyastrongwind.Serveoverfreshlycookedriceoryourfavoritenoodles.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 3mediumshallots,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄8-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 8ounceswhitemushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1tablespooncreamypeanutbutter 2teaspoonslightbrownsugar 1teaspoonAsianchilipaste 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 6ounceschoppedfreshspinach 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil Freshlycookedriceornoodles,toserve 1⁄4cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconut

2tablespoonsfinelychoppedfreshThaibasilorcilantro 2tablespoonscrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts 2teaspoonsmincedcrystallizedginger(optional)

1.Cutthetofuinto1⁄2-inchdiceandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandstir-fryuntilgoldenbrown,about7minutes.Removethetofufromtheskilletandsetaside.

2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addshallots,garlic,ginger,andmushroomsandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about4minutes.

3.Stirinthepeanutbutter,sugar,chilipaste,soysauce,andmirin.Stirinthecoconutmilkandmixuntilwellblended.Addthefriedtofuandthespinachandbringtoasimmer.Reducetheheattomedium-lowandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untilthespinachiswiltedandtheflavorsarewellblended,5to7minutes.Stirinthesesameoilandsimmerforanotherminute.Toserve,spoonthetofumixtureontoyourchoiceofriceornoodlesandtopwithcoconut,basil,peanuts,andcrystallizedginger,ifusing.Serveimmediately.

Chipotle-PaintedBakedTofu

Makes4servings Ifyoulikethesmokyheatofchipotlechiles,thenyou'lllovewhatitdoesfortofu.Alittlechipotlegoesalongway,butthere'snoneedtowastetherestwhenopeningacanforjustasmallamount.Simplymeasureoutwhatyouneedandthenfreezetherestinsmallmeasuredamountsforuseinfuturerecipes.

3tablespoonssoysauce 2cannedchipotlechilesinadobo 1tablespoonoliveoil 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄2-inchthickslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth)

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethesoysauce,chipotles,andoilandprocessuntilblended.Scrapethechipotlemixtureintoasmallbowl.

3.Brushthechipotlemixtureontobothsidesofthetofuslicesandarrangetheminasinglelayerinthepreparedpan.Bakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

GrilledTofuWithTamarindGlaze

Makes4servings VeganchefTalRonnenisafirst-classsoy-meister.Here'smyversionofhisgrilledtamarindtofu.Serveoverfreshlycookedricesononeofthescrumptioussaucegoestowaste.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2ripetomatoes,coarselychopped 3tablespoonsketchup 1⁄4cupwater

2tablespoonsDijonmustard 1tablespoondarkbrownsugar 2tablespoonsagavenectar 2tablespoonstamarindconcentrate 1tablespoondarkmolasses 1⁄2teaspoongroundcayenne

1tablespoonsmokedpaprika 1tablespoonsoysauce

1.Cutthetofuinto1-inchslices,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetasideinashallowbakingpan.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlicandsautéfor2minutes.Addalltheremainingingredients,exceptforthetofu.Reducetheheattolowandsimmerfor15minutes.Transferthemixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Returntothesaucepanandcook15minuteslonger,thensetasidetocool.Pourthesauceoverthetofuandrefrigerateforatleast2hours.Preheatagrillorbroiler.

3.Grillthemarinatedtofu,turningonce,toheatthroughandbrownnicelyonbothsides.Whilethetofuisgrilling,reheatthemarinadeinasaucepan.Removethetofufromthegrill,brusheachsidewiththetamarindsauce,andserveimmediately.

Variation:Insteadofgrilling,thetofucanbesautéedinaskilletorbakedinamoderateovenfor20to30minutes.

TofuStuffedWithWatercressAndTomatoes

Makes4servings Thislight,fresh-tastingwaytoservetofuislikestuffingyoursaladintoyourmaincourse.Justbecarefulwhenyoucutandstuffthefragiletofu,asitcanteareasily.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto¾-inchslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth) Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1smallbunchwatercress,toughstemsremovedandchopped 2ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1⁄2cupmincedgreenonions

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil 1teaspoonmincedgarlic 4tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar Pinchsugar 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2cupwater

11⁄2cupsdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1.Cutalongdeeppocketinsideofeachsliceoftofuandplacethetofuonabakingsheet.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethewatercress,tomatoes,greenonions,parsley,basil,garlic,2tablespoonsoftheoil,vinegar,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixuntilwellcombined,thencarefullystuffthemixtureintothetofupockets.

3.Placetheflourinashallowbowl.Pourthewaterintoaseparateshallowbowl.Placethebreadcrumbsonalargeplate.Dredgethetofuintheflour,thencarefullydipitinthewater,andthendredgeitinthebreadcrumbs,coatingthoroughly.

4.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addthestuffedtofutotheskilletandcookuntilgoldenbrown,turningonce,4to5minutesperside.Serveimmediately.

TofuWithPistachio-PomegranateSauce

Makes4servings Thisisalovely,simplerecipe,butthebeautifulmahogany-redsaucestuddedwithpalegreenpistachioshassuchadelicious,complexflavorthatitturnseverydaytofuintogourmetfare.Thisrecipecanalsobemadewithseitanortempeh,ifyouprefer.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices,andpressed(seeLightVegetableBroth)

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cuppomegranatejuice

1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 3greenonions,minced 1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledpistachios,coarselychopped

1.Seasonthetofuwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuslices,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntillightlybrowned,about4minutesperside.Removefromskilletandsetaside.

3.Inthesameskillet,addthepomegranatejuice,vinegar,sugar,andgreenonionsandsimmerovermediumheat,for5minutes.Addhalfofthepistachiosandcookuntilsauceisslightlythickened,about5minutes.

4.Returnthefriedtofutotheskilletandcookuntilhot,about5minutes,spooningthesauceoverthetofuasitsimmers.Serveimmediately,sprinkledwiththeremainingpistachios.

SpiceIslandTofu

Makes4servings Tofugetsadoubledoseofflavorinthisrecipe—first,fromthecrispcoatingofherbsandspicesandsecond,fromthezestysaucethatincludesbitsofpineappleforatouchofthetropics.Serveonabedoffreshlycookedriceorcouscous.Seitanortempehmaybeusedinsteadofthetofu.

1⁄2cupcornstarch

1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄4teaspoondried

1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshmarjoramor1⁄4teaspoondried

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄4teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika

1⁄4teaspoonlightbrownsugar

1⁄8teaspoongroundallspice

1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

3greenonions,chopped 1garliccloves,minced 1jalapeño,seededandminced 2ripeplumtomatoes,seededandchopped 1cupchoppedfreshorcannedpineapple 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4cupwater

2teaspoonsfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inashallowbowl,combinethecornstarch,thyme,marjoram,salt,cayenne,paprika,sugar,andallspice.Mixwell.Dredgethetofuinthespicemixture,coatingonallsides.Preheattheovento250°F.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthedredgedtofu,inbatchesifnecessaryandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about4minutesperside.Transferthefriedtofutoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepper,greenonions,garlic,andjalapeño.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about10minutes.Addthetomatoes,pineapple,soysauce,water,andlimejuiceandsimmeruntilthemixtureishotandtheflavorshavecombined,about5minutes.Spoonthevegetablemixtureover

thefriedtofu.Sprinklewithmincedparsleyandserveimmediately.

GingerTofuWithCitrus-HoisinSauce

Makes4servings Servethisluscioussweetandpungenttofuoverfreshlycookedrice.Addsomesteamedbroccolifloretswhenheatingthetofuinthesauceforacolorfulandnutritiousaccent.Foravariation,omitthelemonandlimejuicesanduseallorangejuiceinthesauce.

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchcubes

2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsplus1teaspooncornstarch 1tablespoonplus1teaspooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 3greenonions,minced 1⁄3cuphoisinsauce

1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice

11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Placethetofuinashallowbowl.Addthesoysauceandtosstocoat,thensprinklewith2tablespoonsofcornstarchandtosstocoat.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,turningoccasionally,about10minutes.Removethetofufromthepanandsetaside.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1teaspooncanolaoilandthesesameoilovermediumheat.Addthegingerandgreenonionsandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Stirinthehoisinsauce,broth,andorangejuiceandbringtoasimmer.Cookuntiltheliquidisreducedslightlyandtheflavorshaveachancetomeld,about3minutes.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1teaspooncornstarchwiththelimejuiceandlemonjuiceandaddtothesauce,stirringtothickenslightly.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

4.Returnthefriedtofutotheskilletandcookuntilcoatedwiththesauceandheatedthrough.Serveimmediately.

TofuWithLemongrassAndSnowPeas

Makes4servings Thevibrantgreensnowpeasarealovelycontrasttothetofu,whichseemsathomewiththedistinctiveSoutheastAsianflavoroflemongrass.Tomincethelemongrass,removethehardouterlayersofthestalkanddiscard,thenpeeloffthemediumlayersanddiscard.Theremainingsoftinnerpartiswhatyouminceforthisrecipe.

3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredonion,halvedandthinlysliced 2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirinorsake 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

8ouncessnowpeas,trimmed 1tablespoonmincedlemongrassorzestof1lemon 2tablespoonscoarselygroundunsaltedroastedpeanuts,forgarnish

1.Inalargeskilletorwok,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheonion,garlic,andgingerandstir-fryfor2minutes.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about7minutes.

2.Stirinthesoysauce,mirin,sugar,andcrushedredpepper.Addthesnowpeasandlemongrassandstir-fryuntilthesnowpeasarecrisp-tenderandtheflavorsarewellblended,about3minutes.Garnishwithpeanutsandserveimmediately.

Double-SesameTofuWithTahiniSauce

Makes4servings Sesameandtofuarebothrichincalciumandhighinprotein,makingthislusciousdishashealthfulasitisattractive.Foranevenbiggercalciumwallop,servewithsteamedbroccoli.

1⁄2cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonswater 1⁄4cupwhitesesameseeds

1⁄4cupblacksesameseeds

1⁄2cupcornstarch

1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,lemonjuice,soysauce,andwater,stirringtoblendwell.Setaside.

2.Inashallowbowl,combinethewhiteandblacksesameseedsandcornstarch,stirringtoblend.Seasonthetofuwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Dredgethetofuinthesesameseedmixtureuntilwellcoated,thenaddtothehotskilletandcookuntilbrownedandcrispyallover,turningasneeded,3to4minutesperside.Becarefulnottoburntheseeds.Drizzlewithtahinisauceandserveimmediately.

TofuAndEdamameStew

Makes4servings Thehealthbenefitsofsoyarewellknown,andthiscomfortingstewservesituptwoways:chunksoftofu,sautéedtoagoldenbrownandedamame,thepopularfreshsoybean,availableinsupermarketsalreadyshelledandsoldfreshandfrozen.Withthelovelycoloroftheedamame,greenisthedominanthueofthismellowstew.Youcancontinuethethemebyaddingsomebabyspinachatthelastminute,orifyouprefertoaddcolors,youcanincludesomecarrotorredbellpepperwhenyousautétheonionandcelery.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1⁄2cupchoppedcelery

2garliccloves,minced 2mediumYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1cupshelledfreshorfrozenedamame 2cupspeeledanddicedzucchini 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas

1teaspoondriedsavory 1⁄2teaspooncrumbleddriedsage

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundextra-firmtofu,drained,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthepotatoes,edamame,zucchini,peas,savory,sage,andcayenne.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretenderandtheflavorsareblended,about40minutes.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenbrown,about7minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.About10minutesbeforethestewisfinishedcooking,addthefriedtofuandparsley.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.

Soy-TanDreamCutlets

Makes6servings Ilovetosautébothseitanandextra-firmtofubutsometimesthetextureisn'talwaysideal—thetofumaynotbefirmenoughortheseitanmaybetoochewy.Mydreamhaslongbeentocreateavegancutletwithatexturethatwas"justright."Thisisit.Thesecutletscanbeusedinvirtuallyanysautéorstir-fryrecipecallingforseitan,tempeh,orextra-firmtofu.TrythemintheVietnamesePo'Boysandwichesorserveasis,toppedwithyourfavoritesauce.

6ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 3tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4teaspoonsweetpaprika

1⁄4teaspoononionpowder

1⁄4teaspoongarlicpowder

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

¾cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,soysauce,paprika,onionpowder,garlicpowder,pepper,andflour.Processuntilwellmixed.Transferthemixturetoaflatworksurfaceandshapeintoacylinder.Dividethemixtureinto6equalpiecesandflattenthemintoverythincutlets,nomorethan1⁄4-inchthick.(Todothis,placeeachcutletbetweentwopiecesofwaxedpaper,filmwrap,orparchmentpaperandrollflatwitharollingpin.)

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecutlets,inbatchesifnecessary,cover,andcookuntilnicelybrownedonbothsides,5to6minutesperside.Thecutletsarenowreadytouseinrecipesorserveimmediately,toppedwithasauce.

MyKindaMeatLoaf

Makes4to6servings Thiswholesomeloafcombinestofu,oats,andwheatglutenflourwithwalnutsandtahiniforanutritiousprotein-packedvegan"meatloaf"thatisgreatwithoven-roastedpotatoesandvegetablesforanostalgiccomfort-foodmeal.ItlooksremarkablylikeameatloafandisespeciallygoodtoppedwiththeMushroomSauce.Insteadofbakinginaloafpan,itcanbeshapedintoaloafandbakedinanoiledbakingdish.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2⁄3cupmincedonion

2garliccloves,minced 1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 3tablespoonsketchup 2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste)orcreamypeanutbutter 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2cupgroundwalnuts

¾cupold-fashionedoats ¾cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonsweetpaprika

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,ketchup,tahini,andsoysauceandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthereservedonionmixtureandalltheremainingingredients.Pulseuntilwellcombined,butwithsometextureremaining.

3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan.Pressthemixturefirmlyintothepan,smoothingthetop.Bakeuntilfirmandgoldenbrown,about1hour.Letstandfor10minutesbeforeslicing.

TempehAndVegetableStir-Fry

Makes4servings Broccoli,redbellpepper,andtempehareadynamicteam,notjustbecausethey'reimmenselynutritiousingredientsbutalsobecausetheylookandtastegreatwhencombinedinthisspicystir-fry.

8ouncestempeh Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonscornstarch 3cupssmallbroccoliflorets 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonswater 1tablespoonmirin 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

2teaspoonstoastedsesameoil 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1teaspoongratedfreshginger

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drain,patdry,andsetasidetocool.Cutthetempehinto1⁄2-inchcubesandplaceinashallowbowl.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,sprinklewiththecornstarch,andtosstocoat.Setaside.

2.Lightlysteamthebroccoliuntilalmosttender,about5minutes.Runundercoldwatertostopthecookingprocessandretainthebrightgreencolor.Setaside.

3.Inalargeskilletorwok,heat1tablespoonofthecanolaoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetempehandstir-fryuntilgoldenbrown,about5minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.

4.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,water,mirin,crushedredpepper,andsesameoil.Setaside.

5.Reheatthesameskilletovermedium-highheat.Addtheremaining1tablespoonofcanolaoil.Addthebellpepperandmushroomsandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthegarlic,greenonions,andgingerandstir-fry1minute.Addthesteamedbroccoliandfriedtempehandstir-fryfor1minute.Stirinthesoysaucemixtureandstir-fryuntilthetempehandvegetablesarehotandwellcoatedwiththesauce.Serveimmediately.

TeriyakiTempeh

Makes4servings Tempehandteriyakiweremadeforeachother.Aftersimmeringthetempehtomellowitsflavor,itisplacedinthemarinadetoabsorbtheflavorsoftheteriyakimixture.Itisthencookedinthesameliquid,whichthickensandcoatsthetempehwithamahoganyglaze.Youcanaccompanyitwithyourfavoritestir-friedvegetablesorsimplyaddsomesteamedbroccoliorgreenbeanstothetempehtocoatthemwiththeteriyakisauce.Serveoverfreshlycookedrice.

1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupsoysauce

1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice

1teaspoonmincedgarlic 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1tablespoonsugar 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1tablespooncornstarch 2tablespoonswater 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandplaceinalargeshallowdish.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,lemonjuice,garlic,greenonions,ginger,sugar,sesameoil,cornstarch,andwater.Blendwell,thenpourthemarinadeoverthecookedtempeh,turningtocoat.Marinatethetempehfor1hour.

2.Inlargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Removethetempehfromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade.Addthetempehtothehotskilletandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Addthereservedmarinadeandsimmeruntiltheliquidthickens,about8minutes.Serveimmediately.

BarbecuedTempeh

Makes4servings Barbecuesauceseemstobethegreatequalizerwhenitcomestofinickyfamilymemberswhomightotherwisenotbetemptedtotrytempeh.Thisluscioussauceisalsoterrificpairedwithtofuorseitan.

1poundtempeh,cutinto2-inchbars 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,minced 3garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 3tablespoonsdarkmolasses 2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 2teaspoonsspicybrownmustard 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,molasses,vinegar,soysauce,mustard,sugar,salt,allspice,andcayenneandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for20minutes.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilgoldenbrown,turningonce,about10minutes.Addenoughofthesaucetogenerouslycoatthetempeh.Coverandsimmertoblendtheflavors,about15minutes.Serveimmediately.

Orange-BourbonTempeh

Makes4to6servings IadaptedthisrecipefromonesharedwithmebymyfriendandveganchefTalRonnen.Evenpeoplewhothinktheydon'tliketempehmaychangetheirmindswhentheytastethisdish.

2cupswater 1⁄2cupsoysauce

6thinslicesfreshginger 2garliccloves,sliced Zestof1⁄2anorange

1poundtempeh,cutintothinslices Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

1⁄4cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil

1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄8teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄3cupfreshorangejuice

1⁄4cupbourbon

4or5orangeslices,halved 1tablespooncornstarchmixedwith2tablespoonswater

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,soysauce,ginger,garlic,andorangezest.Placethetempehinthemarinadeandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor30minutes.Removethetempehfromthemarinade,reservingthemarinade.Sprinklethetempehwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Placetheflourinashallowbowl.Dredgethecookedtempehintheflourandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempeh,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Graduallystirinthereservedmarinade.Addthesugar,allspice,orangejuice,andbourbon.Topthetempehwiththeorangeslices.Coverandsimmeruntilthesauceissyrupyandtheflavorsaremelded,about20minutes.

3.Useaslottedspoonorspatulatoremovethetempehfromthepanandtransferittoaservingplatter.Keepwarm.Addthecornstarchmixturetothesauceandcook,stirring,tothicken.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringconstantly,untilthesauceisthickened.Spoonthesauceoverthetempehandserveimmediately.

Pineapple-GlazedTempehAndSweetPotatoes

Makes4servings Thesturdytextureanddistinctiveflavoroftempehprovidetheperfectbackdropforthedazzlingarrayofboldingredientsinthisrecipe.

1poundtempeh 3tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1⁄2teaspoonturmeric

3tablespoonsoliveoil 3largeshallots,chopped 1or2mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1cuppineapplejuice 2teaspoonslightbrownsugar Juiceof1lime

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Transferittoashallowbowl.Add2tablespoonsofthesoysauce,coriander,andturmeric,tossingtocoat.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandsweetpotatoes.Coverandcookuntilslightlysoftenedandlightlybrowned,about10minutes.Stirintheginger,pineapplejuice,theremaining1tablespoonsoysauce,andsugar,stirringtocombine.Reduceheattolow,addthecookedtempeh,cover,andcookuntilthepotatoesaresoft,about10minutes.Transferthetempehandsweetpotatoestoaservingdishandkeepwarm.Stirthelimejuiceintothesauceandsimmerfor1minutetoblendtheflavors.Drizzlethesauceoverthetempehandserveimmediately.

CreoleTempeh

Makes4to6servings FirmslicesoftempehstandupwelltothelivelyCreoleseasoning.ServeoverfreshlycookedriceandcelebrateMardiGras.

1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupsoysauce

3tablespoonsCreoleseasoning 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,chopped 2celeryribs,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 3garliccloves,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Placethetempehinalargesaucepanwithenoughwatertocover.Addthesoysauceand1tablespoonoftheCreoleseasoning.Coverandsimmerfor30minutes.Removethetempehfromtheliquidandsetaside,reservingtheliquid.

2.Inashallowbowl,combinetheflourwiththeremaining2tablespoonsCreoleseasoningandmixwell.Dredgethetempehintheflourmixture,coatingwell.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthedredgedtempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about4minutesperside.Removethetempehfromtheskilletandsetaside.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,thenaddthetempehbacktothepanalongwiththethyme,wine,and1cupofthereservedsimmeringliquid.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoasimmer,andcook,uncovered,forabout30minutestoreducetheliquidandblendtheflavors.Serveimmediately.

TempehWithLemonAndCapers

Makes4to6servings Tempehisusuallyatitsbestinrecipesthatrequirelongercookingtimesandboldflavorstohelpmellowitsdistinctiveflavor.Here,therelativelyshortcookingtimeisaugmentednotonlybytherequisitepre-recipesimmering(withtheadditionofsoysauce),butalsobythethinslices,allowingtheflavorsofthesaucetosoakinmorereadilyforadeliciousfinish.

1poundtempeh,cuthorizontallyinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupsoysauce

1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonscapers 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

2tablespoonsveganmargarine Juiceof1lemon 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Placethetempehinalargesaucepanwithenoughwatertocover.Addthesoysauceandsimmerfor30minutes.Removethetempehfromthepotandsetasidetocool.Inashallowbowl,combinetheflourandsaltandpeppertotaste.Dredgethetempehintheflourmixture,coatingbothsides.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempeh,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about8minutestotal.Removethetempehfromtheskilletandsetaside.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookabout2minutes.Addthegarlic,thenstirinthecapers,wine,andbroth.Returnthetempehtotheskilletandsimmerfor6to8minutes.Stirinthemargarine,lemonjuice,andparsley,stirringtomeltthemargarine.Serveimmediately.

TempehWithMaple,Mustard,AndBalsamicGlaze

Makes4servings Theboldflavorsofbalsamicvinegar,mustard,andmaplesyrupcombineinarobustanddeliciousglazethatcomplementsthedistinctiveflavoroftempeh.Itmakesawonderfulcold-weathermealwhenpairedwithgarlickygreensandtheCornFritters.

1poundtempeh,cutinto2-inchbars 3tablespoonsbalsamicvinegar 3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 11⁄2tablespoonsspicybrownmustard

1teaspoonTabascosauce 1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,maplesyrup,mustard,andTabasco.Setaside. 3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonboth

sides,turningonce,about4minutesperside.Addthegarlicandcook30secondslonger. 4.Stirinthebrothandsaltandpeppertotaste.Increasetheheattomedium-highandcook,

uncovered,forabout3minutes,oruntiltheliquidisnearlyevaporated. 5.Addthereservedmustardmixtureandcookfor1to2minutes,turningthetempehtocoatwiththe

sauceandglazenicely.Becarefulnottoburn.Serveimmediately.

TemptingTempehChili

Makes4to6servings Tempehprovidesanidealtextureforchiliandabsorbstheflavorsofthespicesasitsimmers.It'sespeciallygoodservedwithwarmcornbread.

1poundtempeh 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonschilipowder 1teaspoondriedoregano 1teaspoongroundcumin 1(28-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupwater,plusmoreifneeded

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drainedandrinsed

1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandallowtocool,thenfinelychopandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoil.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthetempehandcook,uncovered,untilgolden,about5minutes.Addthechilipowder,oregano,andcumin.Stirinthetomatoes,water,beans,andchiles.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwelltocombine.

3.Bringtoaboil,thenreducetheheattolow,coverandsimmerfor45minutes,stirringoccasionally,addingalittlemorewaterifneeded.

4.Sprinklewithcilantroandserveimmediately.

TempehCacciatore

Makes4to6servings Despiteitsdecidedlynon-veganname,thisItalian"hunter-style"stewisdeliciouslyanimalfriendlywhenmadewithtempeh.Serveoverhotcookednoodles.

1poundtempeh,cutthinlysliced 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine

1teaspoondriedoregano 1teaspoondriedbasil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry. 2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntil

brownedonbothsides,8to10minutestotal.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside. 3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bell

pepper,carrot,andgarlic.Cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthetomatoes,wine,oregano,basil,andsaltandblackpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,addthereservedtempeh,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoftandtheflavorsarewellcombined,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.

IndonesianTempehInCoconutGravy

Makes4to6servings TempehisatraditionalingredientinIndonesiawhereitisoftenpreparedwithcoconutmilk.Ifspicyfoodisn'tyourthing,thenomitthechilesforamildversionofthecreamyandflavorfulsauce.Besureyouusetheunsweetenedcoconutmilkandnotthesweetenedcoconutmilkthatisusedincocktails.Serveoverrice.

1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 1or2smallserranoorotherfreshhotchiles,seededandminced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedpeanuts,groundorcrushed,forgarnish

2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro,forgarnish

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry. 2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntil

goldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutes.Removefromtheskilletandsetaside. 3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,

redandgreenbellpeppers,andchiles.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintomatoesandcoconutmilk.Reduceheattolow,addthereservedtempeh,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsimmer,uncovered,untilthesauceisslightlyreduced,about30minutes.Sprinklewithpeanutsandcilantroandserveimmediately.

Ginger-PeanutTempeh

Makes4servings Theboldflavorofgingerstandsoutinthisfragranttempehstir-frystrewnwithcrunchypeanuts.Tocrushpeanuts,placetheminazip-topplasticbagonaflatworksurfaceandfirmlyrolloverthemafewtimeswitharollingpin.

1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1garlicclove,minced 1smallbunchgreenonions,chopped 1tablespoongratedfreshginger 3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1tablespooncornstarch ¾cupwater ¾cupcrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts 3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry.Inalargeskilletorwok,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntillightlybrowned,about8minutes.Addthebellpepperandstir-fryuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlic,greenonions,andgingerandstir-fryuntilfragrant,1minute.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,sugar,crushedredpepper,cornstarch,andwater.Mixwell,thenpourintotheskillet.Cook,stirring,for5minutes,untilslightlythickened.Stirinthepeanutsandcilantro.Serveimmediately.

TempehWithPotatoesAndCabbage

Makes4servings Thisstick-to-your-ribscold-weathercomfortfoodcanbemadewithsauerkrautinsteadoffreshcabbageifyouprefer.Theadditionoftheoptionalvegansourcreamwillmakeitreminiscentofgoulash.

1poundtempeh,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 11⁄2tablespoonssweetHungarianpaprika

2mediumrussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

3cupsshreddedcabbage 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine

1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought(optional)

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutes.Removetempehandsetaside.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Stirinthepaprika,potatoes,cabbage,tomatoes,wine,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

4.Reducetheheattomedium,addthetempeh,andsimmer,uncovered,for30minutes,oruntilthevegetablesaretenderandtheflavorsareblended.Whiskinthesourcream,ifusing,andserveimmediately.

SouthernSuccotashStew

Makes4servings ThissavorySouthernstewisafrequentmenuitematmyhouseduringthewintermonths.Thesmokyflavorinthestewcomesfromliquidsmoke,whichisahickoryflavoringavailableatwell-stockedsupermarkets.Insteadof,orinadditionto,thetempeh,youcouldaddslicedTofurkybrandvegansausagelinksoracanofkidneybeans.

8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largesweetyellowonion,finelychopped 2mediumrussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2carrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1(16-ounce)packagefrozensuccotash 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoondrymustard 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drain,patdry,andcutinto1-inchdice.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about10minutes.Setaside.

3.Inalargesaucepan,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthepotatoes,carrots,tomatoes,succotash,broth,soysauce,mustard,sugar,thyme,allspice,andcayenne.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandaddthetempeh.Simmer,covered,untilthevegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionally,about45minutes.

4.About10minutesbeforethestewisfinishedcooking,stirintheliquidsmoke.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

BakedJambalayaCasserole

Makes4servings Alltheflavorofjambalayawithoutapottowatch.Onceyouputittogether,justpopitintheovenandletitbake.Thisisagreatwaytomakejambalayaforcompany,sinceyoucanassembleitaheadoftimeandthenbakeandserveitinthesamedish.Ifyoulikevegansausagelinks,youcanusetheminsteadoforinadditiontothetempehorkidneybeans.

8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1⁄2cupwhiterice

11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 11⁄2teaspoonsCajunseasoning

1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry.Cutinto1⁄2-inchdice.Preheattheovento350°F.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about8minutes.Transferthetempehtoa9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about7minutes.

4.Addthevegetablemixturetothebakingdishwiththetempeh.Stirinthetomatoeswiththeirliquid,therice,broth,kidneybeans,parsley,Cajunseasoning,thyme,salt,andblackpepper.Mixwell,thencovertightlyandbakeuntilthericeistender,about1hour.Serveimmediately.

TempehAndSweetPotatoShepherd'sPie

Makes4servings Thisissatisfyingcomfortfoodthatisidealfareforacasualcompanydinneronacoldautumnorwinterevening.Assembleitaheadoftimesothere'snomessyclean-upatdinnertime.Insteadofmakingthiswithtempeh,youcouldusechoppedseitanorveggieburgersorfrozenvegetarianburgercrumbles.

8ouncestempeh 3mediumsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 1cupfrozenpeas,thawed 1cupfrozencornkernels,thawed 11⁄2cupsMushroomSauce

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Drainandpatdry.Finelychopthetempehandsetitaside.

2.Steamthesweetpotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes.Preheattheovento350°F.Mashthesweetpotatoeswiththemargarine,soymilk,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Transfertoa10-inchbakingpan.

4.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,8to10minutes.Addthetempehtothebakingpanwiththeonionandcarrots.Stirinthepeas,corn,andmushroomsauce.Addthethymeandsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirtocombine.

5.Spreadthemashedsweetpotatoesontop,usingaspatulatospreadevenlytotheedgesofthepan.Bakeuntilthepotatoesarelightlybrownedandthefillingishot,about40minutes.Serveimmediately.

SEITAN

BasicSimmeredSeitan

Makesabout2pounds Traditionalseitanmadeentirelyfromscratchisamessyandtime-consumingprocessthatinvolvesrepeatedrinsingofwholewheatflourtoseparatethestarchandbranfromthegluten.Byusingvitalwheatgluten,orglutenflour,thestarchandbranarealreadyremoved,whichprovidesawaytomakeadeliciousandeconomicalhomemadeseitaninafractionofthetimeandwithoutallthefuss.Thisrecipemakesabouttwopoundsofseitan—IliketomakeadoublebatchandrefrigerateorfreezehalfsoIhavesomeonhandwhenIneedit.

Seitan 1¾cupswheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten) 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoononionpowder

1⁄4teaspoonsweetpaprika

1tablespoonoliveoil 3tablespoonssoysauce 12⁄3cupscoldwater

SimmeringLiquid 2quartswater 1⁄2cupsoysauce

2garliccloves,crushed

1.Maketheseitan:Inafoodprocessor,combinethewheatglutenflour,nutritionalyeast,salt,onionpowder,andpaprika.Pulsetoblend.Addtheoil,soysauce,andwaterandprocessforaminutetoformadough.Turnthemixtureoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about2minutes.

2.Makethesimmeringliquid:Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,soysauce,andgarlic. 3.Dividetheseitandoughinto4equalpiecesandplaceinthesimmeringliquid.Bringjusttoaboil

overmedium-highheat,thenreduceheattomedium-low,cover,andsimmergently,turningoccasionally,for1hour.Turnofftheheatandallowtheseitantocoolintheliquid.Oncecool,theseitancanbeusedinrecipesorrefrigeratedintheliquidinatightlysealedcontainerforuptoaweekorfrozenforupto3months.

SeitanInRecipes

Seitanisapopularandversatilemeatalternativemadefromtheproteinpartofwheat:thegluten.Itisavailableinnaturalfoodstores,usuallyinrefrigeratedtubs.Itissimpletomakeathometotallyfromscratch(usingwholewheatflourthatmustundergoalengthykneadingandrinsingprocess)oralmostfromscratchwithwheatglutenflour,alsocalled"vitalwheatgluten,"aflourthatalreadyhasthebranandstarchremoved,sothereisnotediousrinsingrequired.TherecipeforBasicSimmeredSeitan,left,makesabouttwopounds.Almostalloftherecipescallingforseitaninthisbookcanbemadewiththisseitanaswellasstore-boughtseitan.Anyexceptionsarenotedinthatparticularrecipe.

StuffedBakedSeitanRoast

Makes6servings Thisstuffedandrolledseitanroasthasbecomemytraditionalmaindishforholidaymealsandotherspecialoccasions.TherecipebeginswiththeBasicSimmeredSeitan,butinsteadofsimmeringontopofthestove,theseitanisrolledout,stuffed,andbaked.ServewiththeBasicBrownSauceorMushroomSauce

1recipeBasicSimmeredSeitan,uncooked 1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1celeryrib,minced 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoondriedsage

1⁄2cupwater,ormoreifneeded

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupsfreshbreadcubes 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1.Placetherawseitanonalightlyflouredworksurfaceandstretchitoutwithlightlyflouredhandsuntilitisflatandabout1⁄2inchthick.Placetheflattenedseitanbetweentwosheetsofplasticwraporparchmentpaper.Usearollingpintoflattenitasmuchasyoucan(itwillbeelasticandresistant).Topwithabakingsheetweigheddownwithagallonofwaterorcannedgoodsandletitrestwhileyoumakethestuffing.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoft,10minutes.Stirinthethyme,sage,water,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Removefromheatandsetaside.Placethebreadandparsleyinalargemixingbowl.Addtheonionmixtureandblendwell,addingalittlemorewaterifthestuffingistoodry.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.ifnecessary.Setaside.

3.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Rollouttheflattenedseitanwitharollingpinuntilitisabout1⁄4inchthick.Spreadthestuffingacrossthesurfaceoftheseitanandrollitupcarefullyandevenly.Placetheroastseamsidedowninthepreparedbakingpan.Rubalittleoilonthetopandsidesoftheroastandbake,coveredfor45minutes,thenuncoverandbakeuntilfirmandglossybrown,about15minuteslonger.

4.Removefromtheovenandsetasidefor10minutesbeforeslicing.Useaserratedknifetocutitinto1⁄2-inchslices.Note:Foreasiestslicing,maketheroastaheadandcoolcompletelybeforeslicing.Sliceallorpartoftheroastandthenreheatintheoven,tightlycovered,for15to20minutes,beforeserving.

SeitanPotRoast

Makes4servings ThisissimplecomfortfoodatitsfinestthatcanbeadjustedtoserveuptoeightpeoplesimplybyaddingafewadditionalvegetablesandusingtheentirerecipeofBasicSimmeredSeitan.

1recipeBasicSimmeredSeitan 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3to4mediumshallots,halvedlengthwise 3mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1poundYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto2-inchchunks 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory

1⁄4teaspoongroundsage

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2teaspoonsweetpaprika

Horseradish,toserve

1.FollowthedirectionsformakingBasicSimmeredSeitan,butdividetheseitandoughinto2piecesinsteadof4beforesimmering.Aftertheseitanhascooledinitsbrothfor30minutes,removeitfromthesaucepanandsetaside.Reservethecookingliquid,discardinganysolids.Reserve1pieceoftheseitan(about1pound)forfutureusebyplacingitinabowlandcoveringitwithsomeofthereservedcookingliquid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Ifnotusingwithin3days,cooltheseitancompletely,wraptightly,andfreeze.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcarrots.Coverandcookfor5minutes.Addthepotatoes,thyme,savory,sage,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Add11⁄2cupsofreservedcookingliquidandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandcook,covered,for20minutes.

3.Rubthereservedseitanwiththeremaining1tablespoonoilandthepaprika.Placetheseitanontopofthesimmeringvegetables.Coverandcontinuecookinguntilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutesmore.Cuttheseitanintothinslicesandarrangeonalargeservingplattersurroundedbythecookedvegetables.Serveimmediately,withhorseradishontheside.

AlmostOne-DishThanksgivingDinner

Makes6servings Whyalmostonedish?BecauseIthoughtthatitmightbeoverthetoptoaddalayerofgreenbeancasseroletothisamazingrecipe—buteverythingelseisthere,including"whiteanddarkmeat"(tofuandseitan),stuffing,mashedpotatoes,andgravy.There'sevenagoldenbrowncrustthatfillsinnicelyforhotrolls.AddagreenvegetablesidedishandroundupthePilgrimsfordinner.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1cupfinelychoppedonion 2celeryribs,finelychopped 2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory

1⁄2teaspoongroundsage

Pinchgroundnutmeg Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4cupsfreshbreadcubes 21⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1⁄3cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,verythinlysliced 11⁄2cupsBasicBrownSauce

21⁄2cupsBasicMashedPotatoes

1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila10-inchsquarebakingdish.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushrooms,thyme,savory,sage,nutmeg,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,untilthemushroomsaretender,about3minuteslonger.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethebreadcubeswithasmuchofthebrothasneededtomoisten(about11⁄2cups).Addthecookedvegetablemixture,walnuts,andcranberries.Stirtomixwellandsetaside.

3.Inthesameskillet,bringtheremaining1cupbrothtoaboil,reduceheattomedium,addthetofu,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthebrothisabsorbed,about10minutes.Setaside.

4.Spreadhalfofthepreparedstuffinginthebottomofthepreparedbakingdish,followedbyhalfoftheseitan,halfofthetofu,andhalfofthebrownsauce.Repeatlayeringwiththeremainingstuffing,

seitan,tofu,andsauce.Spreadthemashedpotatoesevenlyovertop.Rolloutthesheetofpastryandplaceontopofthepotatoes.Pinchdowntheedgesofthepastrytosealinthefilling.Useasharpknifetomakeafewslitsinthetop.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

SeitanMilaneseWithPankoAndLemon

Makes4servings Thissimpleandbasicseitanpreparationisoneofmyfavorites.Iprefertoservethelemonwedgesonthesideforpeopletosqueezeonatwill.Ifpankocrumbsareunavailable,regularbreadcrumbscanbeusedinstead.

2cupspanko 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cut1⁄4-inchslices

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1lemon,cutintowedges

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargebowl,combinethepanko,parsley,salt,andpepper.Moistentheseitanwithalittlewateranddredgeitinthepankomixture.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcook,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown,workinginbatches,ifnecessary.Transferthecookedseitantoabakingsheetandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately,withlemonwedges.

SeitanWithDriedPlums,Olives,AndCapers

Makes4servings ThissweetandsavorydishwiththeflavorsofMoroccowasinspiredbyapopularchickenrecipethatmadetheroundsintheearly1980s.Thisisafundishtoservetoguestsiftheirtastesleantotheexotic.It'sgreatservedoverrice,millet,orcouscousaccompaniedwithasaladorsautéedgreens.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Yellowcornmeal,fordredging Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

2tablespoonsredwinevinegar 2tablespoonssugar 1teaspoonchoppedfreshoreganoor1⁄2teaspoondried

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

¾cuppitteddriedplums(prunes) 1⁄2cuppittedgreenolives

1⁄3cupdriedapricots,halved

1⁄4cupcapers

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Dredgetheseitanslicesincornmealandaddtotheskillet,inbatchesifnecessary.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotasteandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,3to4minutesperside.Transferthecookedseitantoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Stirinthewhitewine,broth,vinegar,sugar,oregano,andcrushedredpepper.Bringtoaboil,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Reduceheattolowandsimmeruntiltheliquidreducesslightly.Stirinthedriedplums,olives,apricots,andcapers,andcookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Spoonthesauceoverthebrownedseitanandsprinklewiththeparsley.Serveimmediately.

Sesame-CrustedSeitan

Makes4servings Theflavoroftoastedsesameseedsexaltsthisseitandishtonewflavorheightsandmakesasauceunnecessary.Foranunusualpresentationandadeliciousmirrorofthesesameflavor,serveonabedofCrunchySesameSlaw

1⁄3cupsesameseeds

1⁄3cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-boughtseitan,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Placethesesameseedsinadryskilletovermediumheatandtoastuntillightgolden,stirringconstantly,3to4minutes.Setasidetocool,thengrindtheminafoodprocessororspicegrinder.

2.Placethegroundsesameseedsinashallowbowlandaddtheflour,salt,andpepper,andmixwell.Placethesoymilkinashallowbowl.Diptheseitaninthesoymilk,thendredgeitinthesesamemixture.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitan,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntilcrispandgoldenbrownonbothsides,about10minutes.Serveimmediately.

Pan-SearedSeitanWithArtichokesAndOlives

Makes4servings Pungentlyredolentofolives,capers,andartichokehearts,thisfull-flavoreddishisterrificoverfreshlycookedriceorpasta.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscannedorfrozen(cooked)artichokehearts,cutinto

1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄3cupoil-curedblackolives,pittedandhalved

1tablespooncapers 3tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupTofuFeta(optional)

1.Preheatovento250°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandbrownonbothsides,about5minutes.Transfertheseitantoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

2.Insameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthetomatoes,artichokehearts,olives,capers,andparsley.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandcookuntilhot,about5minutes.Setaside.

3.Placetheseitanonaservingplatter,topwiththevegetablemixture,andsprinklewithtofufeta,ifusing.Serveimmediately.

SeitanWithAncho-ChipotleSauce

Makes4servings Ienjoyedadishsimilartothisatthehomeofmyfriend,ChefTalRonnen,whichhemadewithtempeh.Inspiredbythesmokyheatofthesauce,I'vereinterpretedhisdishanduseseitaninsteadoftempeh.Fire-roastedtomatoesaddcomplexitytothesauce.Ifunavailable,however,thesaucewillstillbegoodusingregularcrushedtomatoes.Foramildersauce,omitthechipotlechileandusetwoanchosinstead.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1(28-ounce)cancrushedfire-roastedtomatoes 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

2driedanchochiles 1driedchipotlechile 1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots,cover,andcookfor7minutes.Addthegarlicandcook1minute.Stirinthetomatoes,broth,andtheanchoandchipotlechiles.Simmer,uncovered,for45minutes,thenpourthesauceintoablenderandblenduntilsmooth.Returntothesaucepanandkeepwarmoververylowheat.

2.Inashallowbowl,combinethecornmealwiththesaltandpepper.Dredgetheseitaninthecornmealmixture,coatingevenly.

3.Inalargeskillet,heatthe2remainingtablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,about8minutestotal.Serveimmediatelywiththechilesauce.

SeitanPiccata

Makes4servings Thismayseemlikeaspecial-occasiondish,butit'ssoeasytopreparethatyoucouldmakeitanytime.Thelemonandcapersaddalivelyflavortotheseitan.Potatoesoraricepilafareequallygoodwiththisdish.Addyourfavoritegreenvegetableandyou'reallsettoenjoyagreatmeal.

1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumshallot,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonscapers 1⁄3cupwhitewine

1⁄3cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Preheattheovento275°F.Seasontheseitanwithsaltandpeppertotasteanddredgeintheflour. 2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthedredgedseitanandcook

untillightlybrownedonbothsides,about10minutes.Transfertheseitantoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandgarlic,cookfor2minutes,thenstirinthecapers,wine,andbroth.Simmerforaminuteortwotoreduceslightly,thenaddthelemonjuice,margarine,andparsley,stirringuntilthemargarineisblendedintothesauce.Pourthesauceoverthebrownedseitanandserveimmediately.

Three-SeedSeitan

Makes4servings Crisp,crunchy,andloadedwithflavor,theseseitannuggetswilldisappearasquicklyasyoumakethem.They'requiteflavorfulontheirown,butadippingsauceisalwaysfun,dependingonwhatelseyou'reserving.Ithinkthey'reespeciallygoodservedwithVeganAioliaccompaniedbyroastedsweetpotatosticks.Ifyoucan'tfindsmokedpaprika,useregularpaprikainstead.

1⁄4cupunsaltedshelledsunflowerseeds

1⁄4cupunsaltedshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas)

1⁄4cupsesameseeds

¾cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1teaspoonsmokedpaprika 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutintobite-sizepieces 2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethesunflowerseeds,pumpkinseeds,andsesameseedsandgrindtoapowder.Transfertoashallowbowl,addtheflour,coriander,paprika,salt,andpepper,andstirtocombine.

2.Moistentheseitanpieceswithwater,thendredgeintheseedmixturetocoatcompletely. 3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntillightlybrownedand

crispyonbothsides.Serveimmediately.

FajitasWithoutBorders

Makes4servings Thisisagreatdishtomakewithleftoverbakedsweetpotatoes,especiallyonabusynightwhenyou'retootiredtoevenrollafajita—justputeverythinginbowls!Ifyoudon'thaveleftoversweetpotatoesonhand,youcan"bake"somequicklyinamicrowaveoven.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,chopped 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

2mediumbakedsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1⁄4cupcannedhotormildmincedgreenchiles

1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 4(10-inch)softflourtortillas 2cupstomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought 1⁄4cupslicedpittedkalamataolives(optional)

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Addtheseitanandcook,uncovered,for5minutes.

2.Addthesweetpotatoes,chiles,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste,stirringtomixwell.Continuetocookuntilthemixtureishotandtheflavorsarewellcombined,stirringoccasionally,about7minutes.

3.Warmthetortillasinadryskillet.Placeeachtortillainashallowbowl.Spoontheseitanandsweetpotatomixtureintothetortillas,thentopeachwithabout1⁄3cupofthesalsa.Sprinkleeachbowlwith1tablespoonoftheolives,ifusing.Serveimmediately,withanyremainingsalsaservedontheside.

Variation:Insteadofseitan,youcansubstitutetempeh,extra-firmtofu,oryourfavoritebeans.Insteadofsweetpotatoes,usebakedwhitepotatoesorputsomecookedriceonthebottomofthetortilla.Youcanalsoaddtoppingssuchasguacamole,shreddedlettuce,orvegansourcream.

SeitanWithGreenAppleRelish

Makes4servings Thebrisksweet-tartapplerelishmakesazesty,fresh-tastingcondimentforseitaninthisrecipeadaptedfromonesharedwithmebyveganchefTalRonnen.

2GrannySmithapples,coarselychopped 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedredonion

1⁄2jalapeñochile,seededandminced

11⁄2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger

3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1⁄4cupapplejuice

1.Inamediumbowl,combinetheapples,onion,chile,ginger,limejuice,agavenectar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.

2.Heattheoilinaskilletovermediumheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonbothsides,turningonce,about4minutesperside.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addtheapplejuiceandcookforaminuteuntilitreduces.Serveimmediatelywiththeapplerelish.

SeitanAndBroccoli-ShiitakeStir-Fry

Makes4servings Thewoodsyflavorandchewytextureoftheshiitakesareagoodmatchfortheseitaninthisflavorfulstir-fry.Abedoffreshlycookedriceisanaturalaccompaniment.

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

8ouncesshiitakemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,stemmed,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 3greenonions,minced 1mediumbunchbroccoli,cutinto1-inchflorets 1⁄2cupwater

3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsdrysherry 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds

1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcook,stirringoccasionallyuntillightlybrowned,about3minutes.Transfertheseitantoabowlandsetaside.

2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoilovermedium-highheat.Addthemushroomsandcook,stirringfrequently,untilbrowned,about3minutes.Stirinthegarlic,ginger,andgreenonionsandcook30secondslonger.Addthemushroommixturetothecookedseitanandsetaside.

3.Addthebroccoliandwatertothesameskillet.Coverandcookuntilthebroccolibeginstoturnbrightgreen,about3minutes.Uncoverandcook,stirringfrequently,untiltheliquidevaporatesandthebroccoliiscrisp-tender,about3minuteslonger.

4.Returntheseitanandmushroommixturetotheskillet.Addthesoysauceandsherryandstir-fryuntiltheseitanandvegetablesarehot,about3minutes.Sprinklewiththesesameoilandsesameseedsandserveimmediately.

SeitanBrochettesWithPeachesAndHerbs

Makes4servings Thislovelysummerentréetakesfulladvantageoffreshherbs,ripepeaches—andthegrill.Ifyouhavearosemarybush,cutoffeightbranchestouseasskewersforaddedflavorandflairofpresentation,althoughyoumayneedtopiercetheingredientswithametalskewerfirstsincetherosemarybranchesmaybetoofragile.Ifusingwoodenskewers,besuretosoakthemfor30minutesbeforeusing.Andforthoseofyouoldenoughtoremembertheduowhosang"LoveIsStrange,"Ihopethisrecipetitlemadeyousmile.

1⁄3cupbalsamicvinegar

3tablespoonsdryredwine 3tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshbasil

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshmarjoram

2tablespoonsmincedgarlic 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1-inchchunks 4shallots,halvedlengthwiseandblanched Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2ripepeaches,pittedandcutinto1-inchchunks

1.Combinethevinegar,wine,andsugarinasmallsaucepanandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomediumandsimmer,stirring,untilreducedbyhalf,about15minutes.Removefromtheheat.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethebasil,marjoram,garlic,andoliveoil.Addtheseitan,shallots,andpeaches,andtosstocoat.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Preheatthegrill.*Threadtheseitan,shallots,andpeachesontotheskewersandbrushwiththebalsamicmixture.

4.Placethebrochettesonthegrillandcookuntiltheseitanandpeachesaregrilled,about3minutesperside.Brushwiththeremainingbalsamicmixtureandserveimmediately.

*Insteadofgrilling,youcanputthesebrochettesunderthebroiler.Broil4to5inchesfromtheheatuntilhotandlightlybrownedaroundtheedges,about10minutes,turningoncehalfwaythrough.

GrilledSeitanAndVegetableKabobs

Makes4servings Summerhasn'tofficiallyarriveduntilImakekabobsonthegrill.Becausethekabobsareassembledaheadoftimetomarinate,thisisanespeciallygooddishtoserveguests.Whenservedonabedoffreshlycookedriceorothergrain,theymakealovelypresentation.Remember,ifyou'reusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwateratleast30minutesbeforeusing.

1⁄3cupbalsamicvinegar

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonmincedfreshoreganoor1teaspoondried 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried

2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1-inchcubes 8ouncessmallwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 2smallzucchini,cutinto1-inchchunks 1mediumyellowbellpepper,cutinto1-inchsquares 12ripecherrytomatoes

1.Inamediumbowl,combinethevinegar,oil,oregano,thyme,garlic,salt,andblackpepper.Addtheseitan,mushrooms,zucchini,bellpepper,andtomatoes,turningtocoat.Marinateatroomtemperaturefor30minutes,turningoccasionally.Draintheseitanandvegetables,reservingthemarinade.

2.Preheatthegrill.*Threadtheseitan,mushrooms,andtomatoesontoskewers. 3.Placetheskewersonthehotgrillandcook,turningkabobsoncehalfwaythroughgrilling,about

10minutestotal.Drizzlewithasmallamountofthereservedmarinadeandserveimmediately.

*Insteadofgrilling,youcanputtheseskewersunderthebroiler.Broil4to5inchesfromtheheatuntilhotandlightlybrownedaroundtheedges,about10minutes,turningoncehalfwaythroughbroiling.

SeitanEnCroute

Makes4servings Servetheseclassylittlenumberstospecialguestsforaholidaymealortonon-veganrelativeswhoask:"Whatdoveganseat?"Onetasteisworthathousandwords.InspiredbytheclassicbeefWellington,hereseitanslicesandaflavorfulmushroomstuffingarewrappedinpastryasindividualparcelsandbakedtoagoldenbrown.Forthemosteffective(andshow-stopping)presentation,placeeachbakedpastry-wrappedseitanonadinnerplatenestledinamoundoffreshmashedpotatoesandsurroundedbyafewspoonfulsofMadeiraSauce.Criss-crossspearsofroastedasparagusandcarrotstripsinfrontofeachplatedpastry-wrappedseitanpackageandservehot.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 8ounceswhitemushrooms,minced 1⁄4cupMadeira

1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoondriedsavory

2cupsfinelychoppeddrybreadcubes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1frozenpuffpastrysheet,thawed 8(1⁄4-inch-thick)seitanslices(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan),about3X4-inchovalsorrectangles,patteddry

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthemushroomsaresoftened,about5minutes.AddtheMadiera,parsley,thyme,andsavoryandcookuntiltheliquidisnearlyevaporated.Stirinthebreadcubesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Setasidetocool.

2.Laythepuffpastrysheetonalargepieceofplasticfilmwraponaflatworksurface.Topwithanotherpieceofplasticwrapandusearollingpintorolloutthepastryslightlytosmoothout.Cutthepastryintoquarters.Place1sliceofseitaninthecenterofeachpieceofpastry.Dividethestuffingamongthem,spreadingittocovertheseitan.Topeachwiththeremainingseitanslices.Foldupthepastrytoenclosethefilling,crimpingtheedgeswithyourfingerstoseal.

3.Placethepastrypackages,seamsidedown,onalargeungreasedbakingsheetandrefrigeratefor30minutes.Preheattheovento400°F.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

SeitanAndPotatoTorta

Makes6servings Iliketomakethisdelicioustortawhencompany'scoming.Iusuallybakeitpartwayjustbeforeguestsarriveandthenputitbackintotheovenforthefinal15minutes.Amandolineslicercanbeused—thethinnerthepotatoslices,thelesstimethiswilltaketobake.BreadcrumbscanbesprinkledwiththefinalsprinklingofveganParmesan,ifdesired.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 4cupschoppedfreshbabyspinachorstemmedchard 8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,finelychopped 1teaspoonmincedfreshmarjoram 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed

1⁄4to1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1ripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila3-quartcasseroleor9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatthe1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Addthespinachandcook,uncovered,untilwilted,about3minutes.Stirintheseitan,marjoram,fennelseed,andcrushedredpepper,andcookuntilwellcombined.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.

3.Spreadthetomatoslicesinthebottomofthepreparedpan.Topwithalayerofslightlyoverlappingpotatoslices.Brushthepotatolayerwithsomeoftheremaining1tablespoonoilandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Spreadabouthalfoftheseitanandspinachmixtureoverthepotatoes.Topwithanotherlayerofpotatoes,followedbytheremainingseitanandspinachmixture.Topwithafinallayerofpotatoes,drizzlewiththeremainingoilandsaltandpeppertotaste.SprinklewiththeParmesan.Coverandbakeuntilthepotatoesaretender,45minutesto1hour.Uncoverandcontinuebakingtobrownthetop,10to15minutes.Serveimmediately.

SeitanNoodleCasserole

Makes4servings Thissatisfyingcasseroleisacinchtoputtogetherandmaybeassembledinadvanceforeasyclean-up.Youcanalsomakeitwithtofuortempehinsteadofseitanifyouprefer.Thesherryimpartsawonderfulflavor,butyoucanleaveitoutforachild-friendlyversion.

8ouncesfettuccine,brokenintothirds 1tablespoonoliveoil 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,chopped 1cupfrozenbabypeas,thawed 1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1⁄4cupall-purposeflour

2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley ¾teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄4cupdrysherry

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupveganParmesanorParmasio

Sweetpaprika,forgarnish

1.Lightlyoila10-inchbakingdishandsetaside.Cookthenoodlesinasaucepanofboilingsaltedwateruntilaldente,about10minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirintheseitanandpeasandsetaside.

3.Inamediumsaucepan,meltthemargarineandstirintheflour.Slowlyaddthebroth,thenaddtheparsley,thyme,andsherryandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untilthickened.

4.Transferthenoodles,sauce,andseitanmixturetothepreparedbakingpan,mixingtoevenlycoatthenoodleswithsauce.SprinklewiththeParmesanandpaprika.Coverandbakefor30minutes.Uncoverandbake,untilbrowned,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

RusticCottagePie

Makes4to6servings Coarselymashedskin-onpotatoesserveasthetastytoppingforthissavorybakeddish.Intheveganworld,acottagepieisvirtuallythesameasashepherd'spie,justmadewithdifferentkindsofmeat.

4YukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchdice 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped 1mediumcarrot,finelychopped 1celeryrib,finelychopped 12ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,finelychopped 11⁄2cupsMushroomSauce

1cupfrozenpeas 1cupfrozencornkernels 1teaspoondriedsavory 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,15to20minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.Addthemargarine,soymilk,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coarselymashwithapotatomasherandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,andcelery.Coverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Transferthevegetablestoa9x13-inchbakingpan.Stirintheseitan,mushroomsauce,peas,corn,savory,andthyme.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandspreadthemixtureevenlyinthebakingpan.

3.Topwiththemashedpotatoes,spreadingtotheedgesofthebakingpan.Bakeuntilthepotatoesarebrownedandthefillingisbubbly,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

SeitanWithSpinachAndSun-DriedTomatoes

Makes4servings ThissatisfyingseitandishisimbuedwiththelustyflavorsoftheMediterranean,soIliketoserveitoverfreshlycookedpastatossedwithabitofgoodoliveoil.Youcansubstitutechardforthespinachoraddfreshbasilororegano.Giveitasqueezeoflemonwhenreadytoserve.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3garliccloves,minced 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 4oil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1⁄2cuppittedkalamataolives,halved

1tablespooncapers 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheseitan,seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,andcookuntilbrowned,about5minutesperside.

2.Addthegarlicandcookfor1minutetosoften.Addthespinachandcookuntilitiswilted,about3minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,olives,capers,andcrushedredpepper.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untiltheflavorshaveblended,about5minutes.Serveimmediately.

SeitanAndScallopedPotatoesCasserole

Makes4servings Servethisheartycasseroletotheskeptical"meatandpotatoes"personinyourfamilyandwatchitdisappear.It'salsoagooddishtoservechildren.Ifyou'dliketoaddalittlecolortothedish(beyondthefinalsprinkleofparsley,add1cupofthawedfrozenpeastothemixturebeforebaking.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1⁄4cupmincedgreenbellpepper

3largeYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

8ouncesseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,chopped 11⁄2cupsBasicBrownSauce

1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1tablespoonveganmargarine 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,asgarnish

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila10-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inaskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepperandcookuntiltender,

about7minutes.Setaside. 3.Inthepreparedbakingpan,layerhalfofthepotatoesandsprinklewithsaltandblackpepperto

taste.Sprinkletheonionandbellpeppermixtureandthechoppedseitanontopofthepotatoes.Topwiththeremainingpotatoslicesandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.

4.Inamediumbowl,combinethebrownsauceandsoymilkuntilwellblended.Pouroverthepotatoes.Dotthetoplayerwithmargarineandcovertightlywithfoil.Bakefor1hour.Removethefoilandbakeforanadditional20minutesoruntilthetopisgoldenbrown.Serveimmediatelysprinkledwiththeparsley.

SeitanAndChickpeaStew

Makes6servings Thisisoneofthosefortifyingwinterstewsthattastesevenbetterthedayafteritismade.Makeitinadvanceofwhenyouneeditandyou'llberewardedwithahotandsatisfyingmeal.Servewithwarmcrustybreadandacrispgreensalad.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought,cutinto1-inchcubes Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largeyellowonion,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1poundsmallnewpotatoes,unpeeledandquartered 3cupschoppedsavoycabbage 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

1teaspoondriedthyme 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheseitanandcookuntilbrownedonallsides,about5minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,removefromthesaucepan,andsetaside.

2.Inthesamesaucepan,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,andcelery.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthepotatoesandcabbage.Stirinthetomatoes,chickpeas,wine,thyme,marjoram,andbroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,for45minutes.

3.Addthereservedseitanandsimmerthestewtoblendflavors,about15moreminuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

VEGETABLES

Sesame-BakedVegetables

Makes4servings Acreamysesamesauceandflakycrustmakethesevegetablesdeceptivelyrich.Sesameseeds,sprinkledonboththefillingandthecrust,furtherenhancethesesameflavor.

4cupsbroccoliflorets 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 2mediumcarrots,minced 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2to3tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄4cupsesameseeds

1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Steamthebroccoliuntiljusttender,about5minutes,thencoarselychopandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrots,cover,andcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthetomatoeswiththeirjuice,tahini,andsoysauceandcook,uncovered,stirringuntilwellmixed,about5minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthesteamedbroccoli.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingalittlemoresoysauceifnecessary.

3.Spreadthemixtureevenlyintoa9-or10-inchsquarebakingpanandsprinklewithhalfthesesameseeds.Setaside.

4.Rolloutthepastryonaflatworksurfacesothatitwillfitontopofthebakingdish,thenplaceitontopofthefillingandcrimptheedges.Brushthecrustwithalittlewaterorsoymilkandsprinklewiththeremainingsesameseeds.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

Ratatouille

Makes4to6servings ThisclassicProvencalevegetablestewistooheartytorelegatetotherealmofsidedish.Theadditionofwhitebeansmakesitamaindishthatisespeciallygoodservedwithwarmcrustybread.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumeggplant,peeledandchopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumyellowbellpepper,chopped 2mediumzucchini,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1teaspoondriedthyme 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook30seconds.Stirintheeggplant,redandyellowbellpeppers,zucchini,tomatoes,andbeans.Addthesaltandpepperandcook,uncovered,stirring,for5minutes.

2.Addthebroth,marjoram,andthyme.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretenderbutnotmushy,about30minutes.Stirintheparsleyandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

VegetablePaella

Makes4servings IliketoservethisveganpaellawitharobustRiojaandroundoutthemealwithagreensaladandtoastedgarlicbread.Foramoresubstantialdish,addsomesautéedseitan,tempeh,orslicedvegansausagelinks.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1celeryrib,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

3garliccloves,chopped 8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)candarkredkidneybeans,drainedandrinsed

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 21⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

Salt 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed

1⁄4teaspoonsaffronorturmeric

¾cuplong-grainrice 2cupsoystermushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 1(14-ounce)canartichokehearts,drainedandquartered

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthecarrots,celery,onion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookfor10minutes.

2.Addthegreenbeans,kidneybeans,tomatoes,broth,salt,oregano,crushedredpepper,fennelseed,saffron,andrice.Coverandsimmerfor30minutes.

3.Stirinthemushroomsandartichokehearts.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingmoresaltifnecessary.Coverandsimmer15minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

Three-GreenTian

Makes4to6servings Thewordtianrefersbothtotheearthenwaregratindishandthefoodcookedinthedish.Atianisalightergratin,fromthesouthofFrance,thatisoftenmadewitholiveoiloratomatocoulis.Ifallthreegreensarenotavailable,youcanusejustoneortwoofthegreenswithgoodresults.Crustybreadandacrispgreensaladmakegoodaccompaniments.

2mediumbakingpotatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslicesonthediagonal

¾cupoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 3cupspackedfreshspinachleaves,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 2cupspackedstemmedandchoppedkale 2cupsstemmedandchoppedSwisschard 1cuplooselypackedfreshbasilleaves 5to6ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

¾cupfreshbreadcrumbs 3tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Lightlyoiltwolargebakingsheetsandarrangethepotatoslicesononeofthem,overlappingasneeded.Arrangethezucchinislicesontheother,overlappingasneeded.Drizzlewith1or2tablespoonsoftheoilandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bakethezucchinislicesuntilsoftened,about10minutes,andthepotatoslicesuntilsoftened,about20minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthespinach,kale,andchardandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthegreensarewilted,about7minutes.

3.Transferthegreensmixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocesswiththebasiland3tablespoonsoftheremainingoiluntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

4.Linethebottomofthepreparedpanwithahalfofthecookedpotatoslices,overlappingasneeded.Spoonaverythinlayerofthepureedgreensevenlyoverthepotatoes.Arrangealayerofhalfofthecookedzucchinislicesontop,overlappingasneeded,followedbymoreofthepureedgreens.Arrangealayeroftomatoslicesontop,followedbymoreofthegreens.Repeatusingtheremainingpotato,zucchini,andtomatoslicesandtheremainingpureedgreens,seasoningeachlayerwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

5.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.RemovefromtheovenandsprinklethetianwiththebreadcrumbsandParmesananddrizzlewiththeremainingoliveoil.Returntotheovenandbakeuncoveredfor10minutestobrownthetopping.Serve

immediately.

EggplantPaprikash

Makes4servings TheheartyHungarianpaprikashdishistraditionallymadewithchicken,sourcream,andbacondrippings.Inthisversion,paprikashgoesveganwithmeatychunksofeggplant,vegansourcream,andatouchofliquidsmoke.Ifeggplantisn'tyourthing,youcanusetempehorseitaninstead.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonssweetHungarianpaprika 2mediumeggplants,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumgreenbellpepper,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought

1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about8minutes.Addthegarlicandpaprika.Cook,stirring,for1minute.

2.Addtheeggplants,bellpepper,tomatoes,broth,andsalt.Coverandsimmeruntiltheeggplantistender,20to30minutes.

3.Stirinthesourcreamandliquidsmokeandcookuntilthesauceisblendedandheatedthrough,about1minute.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.

ChardAndNewPotatoGratinWithHerbesDeProvence

Makes4servings Gratinstendtoturnoutbestwhentheingredientsusedinthemareprecooked.Thistranslatestoshortercookingtimesandensuresthatvegetableswon'treleasetoomuchliquidintothegratin.Theskinofnewpotatoesistenderandnutritious,soleaveiton—justbesuretoscrubyourpotatoeswell.Amandolineworksbestforslicingthepotatoesverythin,butuseasharpknifeifyoudon'thaveone.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumbunchSwisschard,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2poundsnewpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1teaspoonherbesdeProvence 2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-or10-inchsquarebakingpanorlargegratindish.Heat1tablespoonoftheoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addtheonionandgarlic,cover,andcooktosoften,about5minutes.AddtheSwisschardandcook,uncovered,turningituntilitiswilted.Seasonwithsaltandpepperandsetaside.

2.Layerhalfofthepotatoesinthebottomofthepreparedpan,overlappingasnecessary.SeasonwithsomeoftheherbesdeProvenceandsaltandpeppertotaste.Drizzlewith1tablespoonoftheoliveoil.Addthechardandonionmixtureinalayeracrossthepotatoes.SeasonwithsaltandherbesdeProvenceandtopwiththeremainingpotatoes.Drizzlewiththeremainingtablespoonoftheoilandseasonwithsaltandpepper.

3.Covertightlywithaluminumfoilandbakeuntilthevegetablesaretender,about1hour.SprinklewithveganParmesanandbake10minuteslonger.Servehotdirectlyfromthegratindish.

SesameSpinachNoodlePie

Makes4servings LinguineandspinacharebathedinacreamytahinisauceinthisAsianversionofmacandcheese.Ifyoudon'thavealargedeep-dishpieplate,ashallowbakingdishworksjustaswell.

¾cuptahini(sesamepaste) 3garliccloves,coarselychopped 3tablespoonsmellowwhitemisopaste 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1cupwater 8ounceslinguine,brokenintothirds 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 2tablespoonssesameseeds

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetahini,garlic,miso,lemonjuice,cayenne,andwaterandprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Cookthelinguineinalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Addthespinach,stirringuntilwilted,about1minute.Drainwell,thenreturntothepot.Addtheoilandthetahinisauceandtosstomixwell.

3.Transferthemixturetoa9-inchdeep-dishpieplateorroundbakingpan.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

BroccoliAndWhiteBeansWithPotatoesAndWalnuts

Makes4servings Sometimesit'sthesimplestdishesthatarethebestbecausetheylettheflavorsoftheingredientsshinethrough.Thatiscertainlythecasewiththisone,whichpairscreamyfingerlingpotatoesandwhitebeanswithtenderbroccoliandcrunchywalnutsforsatisfyingtexturalcontrast.Thelusciousflavorisheightenedbygarlic,lemonjuice,andatouchofheat.

11⁄2poundsfingerlingpotatoes

4cupsbroccoliflorets 3tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced ¾cupchoppedwalnutpieces 1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

11⁄2cupsor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drainedandrinsed

1teaspoondriedsavory Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Steamthepotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes.Setaside. 2.Steamthebroccoliuntilcrisp-tender,about7minutes.Setaside. 3.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,walnuts,and

crushedredpepper.Cookuntilthegarlicissoftened,about1minute. 4.Stirinthesteamedpotatoesandbroccoli.Addthebeansandsavoryandseasonwithsaltandblack

peppertotaste.Cookuntilheatedthrough,about5minutes.Sprinklewithlemonjuiceanddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoliveoil.Serveimmediately.

EggplantWithPomegranateWalnutSauce

Makes4servings Thisrecipewasinspiredbyfesanjun,aMiddleEasterndishusuallymadewithchicken.Ifpomegranatemolassesisunavailable,makeyourownseerecipeforPomegranateMolasses.Serveoverbasmatirice.

1largeor2smalleggplants 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1mediumyellowonion,finelychopped ¾cupgroundwalnutpieces 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄3cuppomegranatemolasses

1tablespoonsugar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon

1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Peeltheeggplants,halvelengthwise,andcutcrosswiseinto1⁄2-inch-thickslices.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheeggplantslicesinasinglelayer,inbatchesifnecessary,andcookuntiltenderandbrownedonbothsides,about5minutesperside.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Transfertheeggplanttoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthewalnutsandbroth.Stirinthepomegranatemolasses,sugar,lemonjuice,cinnamon,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,andsimmer,uncovered,untilthesauceisslightlythickened,about20minutes.

3.Spoonthesauceovertheeggplantandsprinklewithparsley.Serveimmediately.

GardenVegetableStew

Makes4servings Thislightandcolorfulvegetablestewhasnorulesexceptthatthevegetablesaregarden-fresh,evenifnotfromyourowngarden,perhapsmadeafteratriptothefarmer'smarket.Mixandmatchveggiesaccordingtoyour"harvest."

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

3mediumnewpotatoes,unpeeledandcutinto1-inchpieces 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

2mediumzucchini,trimmed,halvedlengthwise,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumyellowsummersquash,trimmed,halvedlengthwise,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1poundripeplumtomatoes,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupsfreshcornkernels 1cupfreshpeas 1⁄4cupfreshbasil

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley

1tablespoonmincedfreshsavoryor1teaspoondried

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcarrot,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,7minutes.Addthewineandcook,uncovered,for5minutes.Stirinthepotatoes,bellpepper,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattomediumandsimmerfor15minutes.

2.Addthezucchini,yellowsquash,andtomatoes.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,20to30minutes.Stirinthecorn,peas,basil,parsley,andsavory.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Simmertoblendflavors,about10minutesmore.Serveimmediately.

MediterraneanVegetableStew

Makes4servings Ifyouhavefreshherbs,byallmeansusetheminthisstewtoaddfresherflavor.Serveoverpastaorpolenta,orsimplyaccompanywithgoodcrustybread.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumcarrot,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumfennelbulb,quarteredandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumzucchini,chopped 1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Salt Freshlygroundblackpepper 8ounceswhiteorporcinimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andsliced 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)cancannellinibeans,drainedandrinsed

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,garlic,andbellpepper.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,7minutes.

2.Addthefennel,zucchini,tomatoes,andbroth.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about30minutes.

3.Stirinthemushrooms,spinach,beans,basil,marjoram,andparsley.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Simmer10minutesmore.Serveimmediately.

PotatoAndArtichokeGratinWithSpinachAndPineNuts

Makes4servings Thissavorygratin,adornedwithchoppedpinenuts,makesasatisfyingmaindishwhenservedwithhotgrilledgarlicbreadandacrispsalad.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.

1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 5cupsfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

2largerussetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1⁄2cupcoarselygroundpinenuts

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila2-quartgratindishorcasserole.Ifusingfrozenartichokehearts,cooktheminasmallsaucepanofboilingsaltedwateruntiltender,about12minutes.Drainwell.Cuttheartichokeheartsintothinslicesandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,spinach,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthespinachiswilted,stirringoccasionally,about2minutes.Stirinthebasil,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Setaside.

3.Layerhalfofthepotatoslicesinthepreparedgratindish.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Topwiththeslicedartichokes,followedbythespinachmixture.Topwithalayeroftheremainingpotatoes.

4.Inasmallbowl,combinethebrothandnutritionalyeastandstiruntilblended.Pouroverthegratin.Sprinklegroundpinenutsontopofthegratinanddrizzlewiththe1tablespoonremainingoil.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilthepotatoesaretender,about40minutes.Uncoverandbakeuntilthetopisgoldenbrown,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

Artichoke-WalnutTart

Makes4servings Theconvenienceofpackagedpuffpastryandfrozenartichokeheartsmakesthiselegantandflavorfultartsoeasytopreparethatyouwon'tneedtowaitforaspecialoccasiontoserveit.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea(drained)15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.

1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 1frozenpuffpastrysheet,thawed 1⁄2cuptoastedwalnutpieces

8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 3greenonions,minced 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonmincedfreshmarjoram,or1teaspoondried Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2ripeplumtomatoes,slicedpaperthin

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Cooktheartichokeheartsinasmallsaucepanofboilingsaltedwateruntiltender,about12minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,rolloutthepastry,thenpressitintothebottomandupthesidesofa9-inchtartpanorpieplate.Trimandcrimptheedges.Partiallybakethecrustfor10minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.

3.Coarselychop2oftheartichokeheartsandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheremainingartichokehearts,¾cupofthewalnuts,tofu,andgreenonionsandprocessuntilfinelychopped.Addthelemonjuice,parsley,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotasteandprocessuntilwellblended.Spoonthemixtureintoabowlandaddtheremaining1⁄4cupwalnutsandreservedartichokes.Stirtoblend.

4.Spreadtheartichoke-walnutmixtureevenlyoverthepartiallybakedpastry.Arrangethetomatoslicesontop,overlappingslightly.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Bakeuntilthecrustisgoldenbrownandthefillingishot,about25minutes.Cool10to15minutesbeforeserving.

MushroomGoulash

Makes4servings AlthoughtheheartyHungarianstewcalledgoulashistypicallymadewithbeef,chunksofjuicyportobellomushroomsfilltheroledeliciously,especiallybecausemushroomsareaprominentingredientinEasternEuropeancooking.Serveoverfreshlycookedwidenoodlessuchasfettuccine,whichhavebeenbrokenintothirds,oregg-freenoodles.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1largerussetpotato,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

4largeportobellomushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1-inchchunks 1tablespoontomatopaste 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

11⁄2tablespoonssweetHungarianpaprika

1teaspooncarawayseeds 11⁄2cupsfreshorcannedsauerkraut,drained

11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought

1.Inlargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,andpotato.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about10minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,3minuteslonger.Stirinthetomatopaste,wine,paprika,carawayseeds,andsauerkraut.Addthebrothandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaresoftandtheflavorisdeveloped,about30minutes.

2.Spoonabout1cupofliquidintoasmallbowl.Addthesourcream,stirringtoblend.Stirthesourcreammixturebackintothesaucepanandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

GreenBeanAndMushroomStroganoff

Makes4servings Whileusingseitaninsteadofgreenbeanswouldcertainlymakethismoresimilartotheclassicdish,Ilikethetextureandflavorofthegreenbeansinthecreamysaucestuddedwithslicesofjuicymushrooms.Serveoverricepilafornoodles.

1poundgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchlengths 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,chopped 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1tablespoonsweetHungarianpaprika 2tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1tablespoontomatopaste 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought

1.Lightlysteamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,5to7minutes.Setaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,untilmushroomsreleasetheirjuices,about3minutesmore.Stirinthepaprikaandtheflour,andcook,stirringfor1minute.Addthetomatopasteandwine,stirringuntilsmooth.

3.Addthesteamedgreenbeansandbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretenderandthesaucethickensslightly,about20minutes.

4.Spoonabout1cupofthebrothintoasmallbowl.Addthesourcream,stirringtoblend.Stirthesourcreammixturebackintothesaucepan.Serveimmediately.

TamarindEggplantWithBellPeppersAndMango

Makes4servings Ifyouthinkeggplantisboring,thenyoujusthaven'tallowedittorealizeitsfullpotential.Liketofu,eggplantreadilyabsorbsitssurroundingflavors,sowhenmingledwithlivelyingredientssuchastamarind,chile,mango,andcilantro,theresultisanythingbutbland.Serveoverriceorquinoa.TamarindpastecanbefoundinAsianorIndianmarketsoronline.Ifunavailable,use1tablespoonlimejuiceblendedwith1teaspoonsugarormolasses,andaddneartheendofcookingtime.TheslenderAsianeggplantsareusedinthisdishbecausetheyaremoretenderandhavefewerseedsthanthelargeglobeeggplant,althoughalargeeggplantcanbesubstitutedifnecessary.

1⁄2cupoliveoil

1mediumyellowonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

3smallAsianeggplants,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 1mediumredpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumyellowbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

3garliccloves,minced 1serranoorothersmallhotchile,seededandminced 2tablespoonstamarindpaste 1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice

2teaspoonslightbrownsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄2cupfinelychoppedfreshcilantro

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addtheeggplants,redandyellowbellpeppers,garlic,andchile.Cook,covered,untilsoftened,10minutes.

2.Addthetamarindpaste,orangejuice,sugar,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,untilthevegetablesaresoftandtheliquidthickensandreducesbyhalf,about20minutes.

3.Stirinthemangoandcilantroandserveimmediately.

Stir-FriedCurriedVegetables

Makes4servings Thespeedofastir-frycombineswiththeflavorsofIndiaforthiscurryinahurry.Stripsofseitanorextra-firmtofumaybeaddedforamoresubstantialdish.Serveoverfreshlycookedbrownbasmatirice.

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1mediumcarrot,sliceddiagonally 1mediumredpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

2cupsbroccoliflorets 2tablespoonswater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄2cupsnowpeas,trimmed

1ripetomato,chopped 11⁄2tablespoonshotormildcurrypasteorpowder

1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk

1.Inalargeskilletorwok,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,30seconds.Addthecarrot,bellpepper,broccoli,water,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandcookfor2minutes.Uncover,andstir-fry2minuteslonger.Addthemushrooms,snowpeas,andtomato.Stir-fryuntilthevegetableshavesoftened,about3to5minutes.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecurrypastewiththecoconutmilk,stirringuntilsmooth.Pourthesauceoverthevegetablesandstir-fryuntilthevegetablesarecoatedwiththesauce,thensimmertothickenthesauce,about2minutesmore.Serveimmediately.

SpinachSoufflé

Makes4servings Ifyouthoughtyoursoufflédayswereoverwhenyouwentvegan,trythislightandflavorfulegg-freeversionmadewithtofu.Bakingpowderisusedtogetariseoutofitandwhileperhapsnotasfluffyasanegg-basedsoufflé,itstillprovidesadelicioussoufflé-likeexperience.

4tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 4cupsfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfirmtofu,drained 1cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder ¾cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonssoysauce

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila3quart-casseroleorroundbakingdishandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthespinachandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthespinachiswilted,about3minutes.Setaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofuandtheonionandspinachmixtureandprocessuntilblended.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,broth,soysauce,andremaining3tablespoonsoilandprocessuntilsmooth.

3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedcasseroleandbakeuntilfirm,about60minutes.Serveimmediately.

RoastedCauliflowerAndShallotsWithMillet

Makes4servings Theprocessofroastingheightenstheflavorofthecauliflowerandshallots,makingthemexceptionallysweetandflavorful.Whencombinedwithcreamymilletandgreenpeas,yougetauniquelydeliciousmedleyoftexturesandflavors.

1cupmillet 3cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas

3cupssmallcauliflowerflorets 3mediumshallots,quartered 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inamediumsaucepan,bringthemilletandbrothtoaboil.Coverwithatight-fittinglidandcookuntilthebrothisabsorbed,about40minutes.Stirinthepeasandsetaside,covered,andkeepwarm.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Spreadthecauliflowerandshallotsinthepreparedbakingpananddrizzlewiththeoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroastuntiltenderandlightlybrowned,turningonce,about20minutes.

3.Inalargeservingbowl,combinetheroastedcauliflowerandshallotswiththecookedmilletandpeas.Tossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

ArtichokeAndChickpeaLoaf

Makes6to8servings Thismellowyetflavorfulloafisequallydeliciousservedhot,cold,oratroomtemperature.Inadditiontoservingasanentréewithasauce(tryitwiththeHollandaze),itcanbeservedwithcrackersmuchlikeacountrypâté.Whilechickpeaflourispreferableforitsdistinctcolorandflavor,youcanuseanothertypeoffloursuchasspeltoroatflour,ifitisunavailable.Theresultingloafwillstillbedelicious,andonlyslightlylesscomplexinflavor.Note:ifservingitwholeasanappetizerpâté,youmightwanttodressitupabitbysprinklingthetopwithmincedparsleytoppedwithafewthinstripsofoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.

1largerussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1(10-ounce)packagefrozenartichokehearts 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1largeyellowonion,chopped 11⁄2cupsor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

1⁄4cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

2tablespoonstahini 11⁄2tablespoonssoysauce

11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

2⁄3cupwheatglutenflour(vitalwheatgluten)

2⁄3cupchickpeaflour

1⁄2cupnutritionalyeast

1teaspoondriedmarjoram 1teaspoondriedthyme 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupchoppedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanorsquarebakingpan.Steamthepotatoandartichokehearts(ifusingfrozen)untiltender,about15minutes.Blotoffanyexcessmoistureandsetaside,reserving2oftheartichokehearts.Chopthereservedartichokeheartsandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthesteamedpotatoesandartichokehearts.

3.Spoonthepotatoandartichokemixtureintoafoodprocessor.Addthechickpeas,broth,tahini,soy

sauce,andlemonjuice,andblenduntilsmooth. 4.Inalargebowl,combinebothkindsofflour,thenutritionalyeast,marjoram,thyme,salt,and

pepperandstirtocombinewell. 5.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients.Addthesun-driedtomatoes,parsley,andreserved

choppedartichokeheartsandmixuntilwellcombined.Scrapethemixtureintotheprepared.Bakeuntilfirmandgoldenbrown,about1hour.Letsitatroomtemperaturefor15minutesbeforeslicing.

GrilledVegetableSkewersWithMopSauce

Makes4servings Amopsauceisathinsauceusedforgrilledandbarbecuedfoods.Likemostmarinadesandbarbecuesauces,mopsaucescancontainavarietyofingredientsandrangefrommildtospicy.Ifusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwaterforatleast1hourbeforeusetopreventburning.

1⁄2cupstrongblackcoffee

1⁄4cupsoysauce

1⁄2cupketchup

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonhotsauce 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1largeredoryellowbellpepper,cutinto11⁄2-inchpieces

2smallzucchini,cutinto1-inchchunks 8ouncesfreshsmallwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 6mediumshallots,halvedlengthwise 12ripecherrytomatoes

1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethecoffee,soysauce,ketchup,oil,hotsauce,sugar,salt,andblackpepper.Simmerfor20minutes,thenkeepwarmoververylowheat.

2.Threadthebellpepper,zucchini,mushrooms,shallots,andcherrytomatoesontoskewersandarrangetheminashallowbakingdish.Pourabouthalfofthemopsauceovertheskeweredvegetablesandmarinateatroomtemperaturefor20minutes.Preheatthegrill.

3.Removetheskeweredvegetablesfromthepan,reservingthemarinade.Placetheskewersonthegrilldirectlyovertheheatsource.Grilluntilthevegetablesarebrownedandtender,turningoncehalfwaythrough,about10minutestotal.Transfertoaplatterandspoontheremainingsauceoverall.Serveimmediately.

BroiledVegetableSkewers

Placetheskeweredvegetablesonabroilerpanandplaceunderthebroiler,about4inchesfromtheheat.Broiluntiltenderandnicelybrowned,about8minutestotal,turningoncehalfwaythrough.

Pastry-WrappedPortobellos

Makes4servings Mushroomsareagoodsourceoffiber,Bvitamins,potassium,iron,zinc,andotherminerals.It'simportantthatthemushroomsandstuffingarecompletelycoolandblotteddrybeforewrappinginpastry,otherwisethepastrywillbecomesoggy.Thesepastry-wrappedmushroomsmakeanattractiveanddeliciousentréeservedwithMadeiraSauceorBasicBrownSauce.Ifyouwanttobulkupthestuffingabit,addsomechoppedseitantothestuffingmixture.

5largeportobellomushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumbunchgreenonions,chopped 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedwalnuts

1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed

1.Stemthemushroomsandreserve.Carefullyscrapethegillsoutofthemushroomsandset4ofthemushroomcapsaside.Chopthefifthmushroomandthereservedstemsandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthechoppedmushrooms,greenonions,andwalnuts,andcook,stirringfor5minutes.Transfertoalargebowlandsetasidetocool.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoil.Addthereservedmushroomcapsandcookuntiltheysoftenslightly.Sprinklewithsoysauceandcookuntiltheliquidevaporates.Setasideonpapertowelstocoolanddrainanyliquid.

4.Addthebreadcrumbs,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotastetothecookedmushroommixture.Mixwell,thensetasideuntilcompletelycool.Preheattheovento425°F.

5.Unfoldthepuffpastrysheetonalightlyflouredworksurfaceandquarter.Rollouteachpieceofpastryslightlytomakea5-inchsquare.Centereachmushroomcaponapastrysquare,gillsideup.Pressone-fourthofthestuffingmixtureintoeachmushroomcap.Foldthepastryovereachmushroomtoenclose,overlappingslightly.Presstheedgestogethertoseal.Setthebundles,seamsidedown,onabakingsheet.Useasmallknifetocutafewsmallsteamventsinthetopsofthepastry.Bakeuntilthepastryisgoldenbrown,about12minutes.Serveimmediately.

Spinach,WhiteBean,AndPineNutStrudel

Makes4to6servings Tenderbabyspinachisdelicious,goodforyou,andeasytouse.Itcombineswellwithcreamywhitebeansandcrunchypinenutsinflakypastryforastrudelvaguelyreminiscentofspanakopita.Sincepinenutscanbeabitpricey,usewalnutsinsteadforamoreeconomicalalternative.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach,chopped 11⁄2cupsor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed 1⁄2cupchoppedpinenuts

1.Inasaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlic,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,3minutes.Addthespinach,andcook,uncovered,stirringuntilthespinachiswiltedandanyliquidisevaporated,3to5minutesandtransfertoalargebowl.

2.Addthebeanstothespinachmixture.Addthelemonjuice,oregano,salt,andpepper,stirringtomixwell.Refrigeratetocoolcompletely.

3.Preheattheovento425°F.Coverabakingsheetwithparchmentpaperandsetaside.Rolloutthepuffpastryonaflatworksurfaceandsprinklewithabout1⁄3ofthepinenuts.Spreadthecooledspinachmixtureevenlyacrossthedoughandsprinklewithabout1⁄3moreofthepinenuts.Foldthesidesinandthenrollup.Placethestrudelonthepreparedbakingsheet,seamsidedown.Sprinklethetopwiththeremainingpinenuts,pressinggentlywithyourhandsotheysticktothepastry.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,20to25minutes.Serveimmediately.

RoastedVegetableStrudel

Makes4to6servings Roastingthevegetablesgivesthemadeeprichflavorthatcombineswithwhitebeansandthymetomakeatantalizingfillingfortheflakypastryinthisdeliciousstrudel.ServeitasalightandlovelydinnerentréeonitsownorwithadrizzleofHollandazeSauce

1mediumredonion,halvedandthinlysliced 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

12asparagusspears,toughendstrimmed 1smallzucchini,cutinto3-inch-longstrips 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andchopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

3tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3ripeplumtomatoes,halvedlengthwiseandcutintostrips 2cupsfreshspinachleaves,stemmedandcoarselychopped 1teaspoondriedthyme 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canwhitebeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed

6sheetsfrozenphyllodough,thawed*

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargebowl,combinetheonion,bellpepper,asparagus,zucchini,mushrooms,carrots,andoliveoil,tossingtocoat.Sprinklethevegetableswithsaltandblackpeppertotaste,thentransfertoa9x13-inchbakingpanandroastuntiltender,about30minutes.

2.Transfertheroastedvegetablestoalargebowl.Addthetomatoes,spinachleaves,andthyme,andstirtomixwell.

3.Blotoffanymoisturefromthebeansandaddthemtothevegetables.Mixwellandsetasidetocool,drainingoffanyliquidthatmayremaininthevegetables.

4.Whenthevegetablesarecompletelycool,place1sheetofphyllodoughonaflatworksurface.Brushwithsomeofthemeltedmargarine.Topwithasecondpieceofphylloandbrushwithmeltedmargarine.Repeatwiththeremainingphyllosheetsandmeltedmargarine.Spoonthevegetablemixturelengthwisedownthecenterofthephyllo,spreadingittowithin1inchoftheedge.Foldintheshortedgesabout1inch,thentuckinthesidesandrollup.Placetheroll,seamsidedown,onalargebakingsheet.Brushthestrudelwiththeremainingmeltedmargarine.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Letstandfor5minutesbeforeslicing.

*Ifyoudon'thavetimetofusswithphyllopastry,youcanmakethisstrudelusingthawedfrozenpuffpastryinstead.

IndonesianVegetableStew

Makes4to6servings Tamarind,coconutmilk,andchilescombinewithherbsandspicestotransformeverydayvegetablesintoarichandexotic-tastingstew.

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1yellowonion,chopped 3garliccloves,minced 1or2freshhotchiles,seededandminced 1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1largerussetpotato,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumeggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

8ouncesgreenbeans,cutinto1-inchpieces 2cupssmallcauliflowerflorets 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2teaspoongroundturmeric

1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1tablespoontamarindpaste 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 2tablespoonsmincedscallions,forgarnish

1.Heattheoilinalargepotovermediumheat.Addtheonion,garlic,chile,andginger.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.

2.Addthepotato,eggplant,greenbeans,cauliflower,broth,tomatoes,soysauce,andturmeric.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,stirringoccasionally,about45minutes.

3.Uncover,reduceheattolow,andaddthecoconutmilk,tamarindpaste,sugar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Theamountofsaltneededdependsonthesaltinessofyourbroth.Simmeruncovered,untilthesaucethickens,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Stirinthelimejuice.Servehot,sprinkledwithcilantroandscallions,ifusing.

MoroccanVegetableStew

Makes4servings Despitethelonglistofingredients,thisrecipecomestogethereasily.Inordertogivethecomplexflavorstimetoblendtogether,thisisbestmadeadayaheadofwhenyouplantoserveit.Theflavorswillthenhaveachancetomeld,forwonderfulsweetandsavoryflavorlayers.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumyellowonions,chopped 2mediumcarrots,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamonorallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika

1⁄2teaspoonsaffronorturmeric

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,undrained 8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 2cupspeeled,seeded,anddicedwintersquash 1largerussetorotherbakingpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drainedandrinsed

¾cupfrozenpeas 1⁄2cuppitteddriedplums(prunes)

1teaspoonlemonzest Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuppittedgreenolives

1tablespoonmincedfreshcilantroorparsley,forgarnish 1⁄2cuptoastedsliveredalmonds,forgarnish

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionsandcarrots,cover,andcookfor5minutes.Stirinthecumin,cinnamon,ginger,paprika,andsaffron.Cook,uncovered,stirring,for30seconds.Addthetomatoes,greenbeans,squash,potato,andbrothandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes.

2.Addthechickpeas,peas,driedplums,andlemonzest.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirintheolivesandsimmer,uncovered,untiltheflavorsareblended,about10minutes.Sprinklewithcilantroandalmondsandserveimmediately.

STUFFEDVEGETABLES

BellPeppersStuffedWithWhiteBeans,Mushrooms,AndWalnuts

Makes4servings Themellowflavorofthestuffingcomplementsthenaturalsweetnessofthepeppers.Useallofonecolorbellpepperortwoofeach,asdesired.Ifyouusedillweedinsteadofparsley,thestuffingwillhaveadecidedlyEasternEuropeanflavorthatwouldbesupportedbytheadditionofsomecookedbarleyifyouhaveitonhand.

2largeor4smallredoryellowbellpeppers 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andchopped 3cupscookedor2(15.5-ounce)canswhitebeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed 1cupfinelychoppedwalnuts 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyordillweed 1⁄2cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Cutthebellpeppersinhalflengthwiseandremovetheseedsandmembranes.Cookthepeppersinapotofboilingwatertosoftenslightly,3to4minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandmushroomsandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.Addthebeans,walnuts,parsley,and1⁄4cupofthebreadcrumbstothemushroommixture.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotasteandmixwell.

3.Stuffthesoftenedpepperhalveswiththeenoughofthestuffingmixturetofillthepeppers(1⁄2to1cup,dependingonthesizeofthepepper)andarrangestuffingsideupinthepreparedbakingpan.Coverwithfoilandbakefor20minutes.Uncover,sprinklewiththeremainingbreadcrumbs,andcontinuebakinguntilthepeppersarehotandthecrumbsaregoldenbrown,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

QuinoaAndPintoBean–StuffedPeppers

Makes4servings Bellpepperscomeinallsortsofcolors,fromorangetoblack.IgenerallypreferredoryellowbecauseIthinktheyhavethesweetestflavorandtheyareusuallyasreadilyavailableasthecommongreenbellpepper,whichtendstobemoreonthebitterside.

21⁄2cupswater

1cupquinoa,wellrinsed Salt 4largeredoryellowbellpeppers 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedredonion

1garlicclove,minced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed

3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantroorparsley Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inamediumsaucepan,bring2cupsofthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthequinoa,saltthewater,reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor25minutes.Removefromheatandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Sliceoffthetopsofthepeppersandremovetheseedsandmembranes.Chopthepeppertopsandreserve.Cookthepeppersinapotofboilingwateruntilslightlysoftened,3to4minutes.Drainandsetaside,cutsidedown.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandreservedpeppertops.Coverandcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Stirinthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,about30seconds.Addthecookedquinoa,beans,cilantro,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwell.

4.Fillthepepperswiththequinoamixture,packingwell(1⁄2to1cupofstuffingeach,dependingonthesizeofthepepper),andplaceuprightinthepreparedbakingpan.Addtheremaining1⁄2cupwatertothebakingpan,covertightlywithfoil,andbakeuntilthepeppersaretenderandthestuffingishot,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

Millet-StuffedBellPeppersWithWatercressAndOrange

Makes4servings Milletmakesagreatstuffingbecauseitcompressesnicelyintothepeppers.Inthisstuffing,themildyetflavorfulgrainisaugmentedbythepepperybiteofwatercressandthesweetnessoforange.

3cupswater 1cupmillet Salt 4mediumredoryellowbellpeppers 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,minced 2cupscoarselychoppedstemmedwatercress 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

Freshlygroundblackpepper 1sweetseedlessorange,peeledandchopped 1cupfreshorangejuice

1.Inalargesaucepan,bring2cupsofwatertoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthemilletandsaltthewater.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntiltender,about35minutes.Setaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Cutthebellpeppersinhalflengthwiseandremovetheseedsandmembranes.Cookthepeppersinapotofboilingwaterfor3to4minutestosoftenslightly.Drainandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthewatercressandcookuntilwilted,about3minutes.Stirinthecorianderandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Setaside.

4.Addthecookedmilletandtheorangepiecestothewatercressmixtureandstirtocombinewell.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

5.Tightlypackthepepperswiththestuffing(about1⁄2to1cupeach,dependingonthesizeofthepepper)andplacetheminthepreparedbakingpan.Pourtheorangejuiceintothebottomofthebakingdishandcoverwithfoil.Bakeuntilthepeppersaretender,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.

CabbageRollsStuffedWithBulgurAndChickpeas

Makes4to6servings Stuffedcabbagerollsaregreatcoldweatherfareandcanbeassembledinadvancetoheatandserveforaone-dishmealonabusyweeknight.Allowtwoorthreerollsperperson,dependingonwhatelseyou'reserving.

1largeheadgreencabbage,cored 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 1cupmedium-grindbulgur 2cupswater Salt 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canchickpeas,drained,rinsed,andmashed

2tablespoonsmincedfreshdillweedor1tablespoondried Freshlygroundblackpepper 2cupstomatojuice

1.Carefullyremove12largeleavesfromthecabbage,reservingtheremainingcabbageforanotheruse.Steamthecabbageleavesuntilsoftened,8to10minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcook,covered,untilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthebulgur,water,and1⁄2teaspoonofsalt.Bringtoaboil.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntilthebulgurhasabsorbedthewater,about15minutes.Transfertoalargebowl.Addthebeanstothebulgurmixturealongwiththedillweedandsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.

3.Placethecabbageleaves,oneatime,onaflatworksurface,ribsidedown.Placeabout1⁄3cupofthestuffingmixtureatthestemendofeachleaf.Beginningatthestemend,rolluptheleafaroundthestuffing,tuckinginthesidesoftheleafasyourollitup.Repeattheprocesswiththeremainingleavesandstuffing.

4.Pour1cupofthetomatojuiceintoalargedeepskilletwithalid.Arrangethestuffedcabbagerollsinthepot,seamsidedown.Pourtheremaining1cuptomatojuiceoverthecabbagerolls.Coverandcookoverlowheatuntiltender,20to30minutes.Serveimmediately.

Sweet-And-SourKashaCabbageRolls

Makes4to6servings Theseheartycabbagerolls,bathedinatangysweetandsoursauce,arestuffedwithtastymixtureofwalnuts,raisins,andkasha,alsoknownasbuckwheatgroats.Variation:usericeinplaceofthekasha,increasingthecookingtimetoabout30minutesoruntilthericeistender.

1largeheadgreencabbage,cored 1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 1mediumcarrot,grated 1cupkasha(buckwheatgroats) 2cupswater Salt 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1⁄3cupgoldenraisins

1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

Freshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupstomatojuice

1⁄4cuplightbrownsugar

2tablespoonscidervinegar

1.Carefullyremove12largeleavesfromthecabbage,reservingtheremainingcabbageforanotheruse.Steamthecabbageleavesuntilsoftened,8to10minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcook,covered,untilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthecarrot,kasha,water,and1⁄2teaspoonofsalt.Bringtoaboil.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntilthekashahasabsorbedthewater,about15minutes.Stirinthewalnuts,raisins,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell,cover,andsetasidefor10minutes.

3.Placethecabbageleaves,oneatime,onaflatworksurface,ribsidedown.Placeabout1⁄3cupofthestuffingmixtureatthestemendofeachleaf.Beginningatthestemend,rolluptheleafaroundthestuffing,tuckinginthesidesoftheleafasyourollitup.Repeattheprocesswithremainingleavesandstuffing.

4.Inamediumbowl,combinethetomatojuice,sugar,andvinegarandstirtoblend.Pourhalfofthejuicemixtureintoalargedeepskilletwithalid.Arrangethefilledcabbagerollsinthepot,seamsidedown.Pourtheremainingjuicemixtureoverthecabbagerolls.Coverandcookoverlowheatuntiltender,20to30minutes.Serveimmediately.

StuffedEggplantRolls

Makes4servings Insteadoftheusualstuffedeggplantdishes,thisoneinvolvesrollingupindividualslicesofeggplantthathavebeenspreadwithazestymixtureofraisins,garlic,pinenuts,andsun-driedtomatoes.Therolledbundlesarethentoppedwitharichmarinarasauceandbakeduntiltender.

1largeor2mediumeggplants Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 2greenonions,chopped 1⁄4cupgroundpinenuts

2tablespoonsfinelychoppedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes 3tablespoonsgoldenraisins 3tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 2cupsmarinarasauce,homemade(seeMarinaraSauce)orstore-bought

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheetanda9x13-inchbakingpanandsetside.Cuttheeggplantslengthwiseinto1⁄4-inch-thickslicesandarrangethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.Bakeuntilpartiallysoftened,about15minutes.Removefromtheoven,sprinklewithsaltandpeppertotaste,andsetasidetocool.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,greenonions,andpinenutsandcook,stirringfor1minute.Stirinthetomatoes,raisins,Parmesan,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

3.Spreadabout2tablespoonsofthestuffingmixtureontoeachofthesoftenedeggplantslicesandrolluptheeggplant.Arrangetheeggplantbundles,seamsidedown,inthepreparedbakingpan.Topwiththemarinarasauce,covertightlywithfoil,andbakeuntiltenderandhot,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.

Orzo-And-Spinach–StuffedEggplant

Makes4servings TocomplementthisGreek-inspireddish,topwithasprinklingofTofuFetaandservewithaGreekGoddessSalad

2mediumeggplants,halvedlengthwise 1⁄2cuporzo

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3cupsfreshbabyspinach 1⁄2cuptoastedpinenuts

1.Useasmallsharpknifetocuta1⁄4-inch-thickperimeterinsideeacheggplanthalf,thenscoopouttheflesh,leavingtheshellintact.Chopthefleshandsetaside.Steamtheeggplantshellsuntilsoftened,about7minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Inapotofsaltedboilingwater,cooktheorzountiljusttender,about5minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,choppedeggplant,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntiltheeggplantistender,about10minutes.Stirinthespinachandcoverandcookuntilthespinachiswilted,about5minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthecookedorzoandthepinenuts.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

4.Dividethestuffingmixtureamongtheeggplantshellsandtransfertothepreparedbakingpan,stuffingsideup.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhotandtender,about30minutes.Serveimmediately.

Couscous-StuffedEggplant

Makes4servings Thecouscousstuffingisembellishedwithsweetgoldenraisins,crunchywalnuts,andredbellpepper,makingitascolorfulasitisdelicious.

2mediumeggplants,halvedlengthwise 2cupswater 1cupcouscous 2cupswater 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1⁄2cupgoldenraisins

1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro,forgarnish

1.Useasmallsharpknifetocuta1⁄4-inch-thickperimeterinsideeacheggplanthalf,thenscoopouttheflesh,leavingtheshellintact.Choptheeggplantfleshandsetaside.Steamtheeggplantshellsuntilsoftened,7to8minutes.Setasidetocool.

2.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboil.Addthecouscous,cover,andremovefromheat.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookfor5minutes.Stirinthebellpepperandchoppedeggplantandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntiltheeggplantistender,about10minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthecookedcouscous,walnuts,raisins,coriander,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Mixwell,thentaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

4.Dividethestuffingamongtheeggplantshellsandtransferthemtothepreparedbakingpan,stuffingsideup.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about30minutes.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.

Potato-And-Artichoke–StuffedPortobelloMushrooms

Makes4servings Whenyouusethelargemeatyportobellomushrooms,stuffedmushroomcapssuddenlybecomeaheartymaindish,andnutritiousaswell,thankstoasavorystuffingofpotatoesandartichokes.Theboldflavorofartichokes(anditsnaturalaffinitytomushrooms)makesasauceunnecessary,althoughadrizzleofHollandazeorBasicBrownSaucecanmakeagoodthingevenbetter.

1poundYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1tablespoonveganmargarine 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 11⁄2cupscannedorcookedfrozenartichokehearts

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedonion

3garliccloves,minced 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried

4largeportobellomushroomcaps,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 1⁄4teaspoonsweetpaprika

1.Steamthepotatoesuntiltender,about15minutes.Transferthesteamedpotatoestoalargebowl.Addthemargarine,nutritionalyeast,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mashwell.Finelychopthecookedorcannedartichokeheartsandaddthemtothepotatoes.Stirtocombineandsetaside.

2.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Addthethymeandsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookfor5minutestoblendtheflavors.Stirtheonionmixtureintothepotatomixtureandmixuntilwellblended.

3.Usetheedgeofateaspoontoscrapeoutanddiscardthebrowngillsfromtheundersidesofthemushroomcaps.Carefullyspoonthestuffingmixtureintothemushroomcaps,packingthemtightlyandsmoothingthetops.

4.Transferthestuffedmushroomstothepreparedbakingpananddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoil.Sprinklewithpaprika,covertightlywithfoil,andbakeuntilthemushroomshavesoftenedandthestuffingishot,about20minutes.Uncoverandcookuntilthestuffingislightlybrowned,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

Peruvian-InspiredStuffedPotatoes

Makes4servings Ifyou'retiredofthesameoldbakedpotatoes,thisstuffingmadewithblackolivesandraisinsissuretowakeupyourtastebuds.Theadditionofprotein-richtofuelevatesthesetastyspudstomain-dishstatus.

4largebakingpotatoes,unpeeled 2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 8ouncessofttofu,drainedandmashed 1⁄3cupraisins

1⁄3cupbrine-curedblackolives,pittedandchopped

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Plainunsweetenedsoymilk,asneeded

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Piercethepotatoeswithaforkandbakeuntilsoft,about1hour.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinhalflengthwiseand,leavingtheshellsintact,scoopoutthefleshandtransfertoalargebowl.Mashwellandsetaside.Reducetheoventemperatureto375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inlargeskillet,heatthe2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcoverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Stirinthetofu,raisins,olives,parsley,andoregano.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandcookfor5minutestoblendflavors.Addthemixturetothemashedpotatoesandmixwelltocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ifthestuffingseemstoodry,addalittlesoymilktomoisten.

3.Fillthepotatoshellsevenlywiththestuffingandarrangeinthepreparedpan.Drizzleeachpotatowiththeremaining1teaspoonoil.Bakeuntilthetopsbrownlightlyandthepotatoesareheatedthrough,15to20minutes.Serveimmediately.

PotatoesStuffedWithFennelAndPeas

Makes4servings Theadditionoftarragonamplifiesthefaintlylicoriceflavorofthefennelintheselovelystuffedpotatoesstuddedwithshadesofgreenfromthefennel,peas,greenonions,andherbs.

4largebakingpotatoes,unpeeled 2tablespoonsoliveoil,plusmoretodrizzleontop 1smallyellowonion,chopped 1mediumfennelbulb,minced 4greenonions,minced 1⁄2cupfrozenbabypeas

1teaspoonmincedfreshtarragonor1⁄2teaspoondried

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Unsweetenedsoymilk,asneeded

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Piercethepotatoeswithaforkandbakeuntilsoft,about1hour.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinhalflengthwiseand,leavingtheshellsintact,scoopoutthefleshandtransfertoalargebowl.Mashwellandsetaside.Reducetheoventemperatureto375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandfennel.Coverandcookuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,about10minutes.Stirinthegreenonions,peas,tarragon,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookfor2minutestoblendtheflavors.

3.Addthefennelmixturetothemashedpotatoesandaddtheparsley;mixwelltocombine.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Ifthefillingseemstoodry,addalittlesoymilktomoisten.

4.Fillthepotatoshellsevenlywiththefillingandarrangeinthepreparedbakingpan.Drizzleeachpotatowithalittleoliveoil.Bakeuntilthetopsbrownlightlyandpotatoesareheatedthrough,about15minutes.Serveimmediately.

GreatStuffedPumpkin

Makes6servings Oneofmyrecipetesters,KimHammond,createdthisrecipeforapumpkincookingcontestatherchurchlastyear.Shesaiditwasfuntoshowthekidsawholecookedpumpkinratherthanjustoutofacan.Bestofall,shewonthecontest.Trythisprize-winningrecipetoletyourkitchenfillwiththearomaofbakedpumpkin.Ifyou'renotafanofrosemary,substitutethyme,sage,oracombinationoffreshordriedherbs.

2smallpiepumpkins 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumyellowonions,minced 3celeryribs,minced 3mediumcarrots,minced 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater

1teaspoonsalt 3cupscookedbrownrice 2teaspoonsfreshrosemaryor1teaspoondried 2teaspoonsfreshmincedsageor1teaspoondried 1teaspoonfreshmincedthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupunsaltedroastedpumpkinseeds(pepitas)*

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Cutthetopsoffthepumpkinsandscoopoutseedsandmembranesanddiscard.(Ifyouwanttoroasttheseeds,seenotebelow.)

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonions,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addtheceleryandcarrots.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthebrothandsaltandsimmerfor10minutes.Addthecookedrice,rosemary,sage,thyme,pepper,andpumpkinseeds.

3.Dividethericemixturebetweenthetwohollowed-outpumpkins.Placethepumpkinsinthepreparedpanandcovertightlywithfoil.Bakeuntilthepumpkinsaresoft,butnotcollapsing,about11⁄2hours.Serveimmediately.

*Ifroastedpumpkinseedsareunavailable,youcanmakeyourownusingtheseedsfromthepumpkins.Removeanypulpadheringtotheseedsandrinsetheseedsinacolander.Patdry.Spreadtheseedsevenlyinasinglelayeronalightlyoiledbakingsheet.Bakeat350°Funtillightlybrown,about10minutes.

ButtercupSquashStuffedWithPistachio-ApricotRice

Makes4servings Buttercupsquashismygo-tosquashforstuffing.Notonlyisthedeeporangefleshcharacteristicallysweet,butitalsohasanicelargecavity,idealforstuffingandisslightlysquat,providingareasonablyflatbottomandtopforstandingupinthebakingdish.Ifbuttercupsquashisunavailable,substituteanothersweetwintersquash.Tomakecuttingthesquasheasier,microwaveitforafewminutestoslightlysoftenthehardouterskin.Note:Ifyourdriedapricotsaredifficulttomince,soaktheminhotwaterfor10minutestosoftenthem.

1largebuttercupsquash,halvedcrosswiseandseeded 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largeyellowonion,chopped 1cupbrownbasmatirice Salt 2cupswater 1⁄2cupdriedapricots,minced

1⁄2cupchoppedunsaltedshelledpistachios

3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 1teaspoongroundcoriander Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Placethesquashhalves,cutsidedown,inthepreparedbakingpan.Add1⁄4inchofwater,covertightly,andbakeuntilalmosttender,about30minutes.

2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Addtherice,salttotaste,andwaterandbringtoaboil.Cover,reduceheattolow,andsimmeruntilthericeiscooked,about30minutes.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.

3.Removethesquashhalvesfromtheovenandcarefullyturnthemover,cutsideup. 4.Fluffthericewithaforkandaddtheapricots,pistachios,cilantro,andcoriander.Seasonwithsalt

andpeppertotaste.Dividethestuffingbetweenthesquashhalves,packingtightly.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,20to30minutes.Serveimmediately.

Fruit-StuddedMillet-StuffedAcornSquash

Makes4servings Asweetandsavorymilletstuffingdottedwiththecolorsofautumnturnsacornsquashintoatastymaincourse.

4smallacornsquash Salt 2tablespoonsoliveoil 5greenonions,minced 1mediumcarrot,grated 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1cupmillet 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1(8-ounce)cancrushedpineapple,welldrained 2tablespoonsgoldenraisins 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Cutasmallsliceoffthebottomofeachsquashsotheystandupright.Cutthetopoffeachsquash,reservingthetopstouseaslids.Scoopoutanddiscardtheseedsandpulp.Seasonthesquashcavitieswithsaltandsetaside.

2.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila10-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,carrot,andgingerandcookuntilfragrant,about1minute.Addthemillet,thebroth,andabout1⁄2teaspoonofsalt.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthemilletistender,about30minutes.

3.Addthepineapple,raisins,marjoram,andsaltandpeppertotastetothecookedmillet,stirringtomixwell.Spoonthemilletmixtureintothesquashcavities,packingtightly.Setthetopsbackonthesquashesandarrangetheminthepreparedpan.Pourabout1⁄2inchofhotwaterintothepan.Covertightlywithfoil.Bakeuntilthesquashesaretenderbutnotcollapsing,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

BlackBean,Rice,AndMango-StuffedSquash

Makes4servings Thevividcolorcontrastsanddelectableflavorssetthisstuffedsquashapart.Ifyoucanfindthesuper-sweetbrilliantlyorange-fleshedkabochasquash,pleasebuyit—it'sthebest-tastingsquashontheplanet.Ifyoucan'tfindasquashwithalargecavity,usetwosmallersquashes.

1largesweetwintersquash,halvedandseeded Salt 1tablespoonoliveoil 6greenonions,minced 1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1smallhotormildchile,seededandminced 2cupscookedbrownrice 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canblackbeans,drainedandrinsed

2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

Freshlygroundblackpepper 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Seasonthesquashhalveswithsaltandplacetheminthepreparedpan,cutsidedown.Add1⁄4inchofwatertothepanandcovertightly.Bakeuntilslightlysoftened,about20minutes.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,ginger,andchileandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Transfertoalargebowl.Addthecookedrice,beans,lemonjuice,sugar,andparsleyandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixthoroughlytocombinewell,thentaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

3.Turntheroastedsquashhalvesover,cutsideup,andfillthecavitieswiththestuffing,packingtightly.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilthestuffingishotandthesquashistender,35to45minutes.Serveimmediately.

Sesame-StuffedSpaghettiSquash

Makes4servings Spaghettisquashisjustplainfun—what'snottolikeaboutasquashthatcombsouttolooklikespaghetti?Itcanbeadieter'sdreamwhenbathedinmarinarasauce,butit'salsoterrificcloakedinatantalizingsesamesauceandreturnedtoitsshellforaquickbake.Blacksesameseedsprovideacontrastinggarnish,butregularsesameseedscanbeusedinsteadifblackonesareunavailable.

1largespaghettisquash 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion

1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1⁄2cupfrozenpeas,thawed

3tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro 1⁄3cuptahini(sesamepaste)

3tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2cupwater

2tablespoonsblacksesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Piercethesquashwithaforkandplaceitonungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeuntiljusttender,about45minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocool.Lowertheoventemperatureto350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Whenthesquashiscoolenoughtohandle,cutitinhalflengthwiseandremoveanddiscardtheseeds.Useaforktoscoopoutthe"spaghetti"strandsandreservealongwiththeshells.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntiltender,about5minutes.Stirintheginger,carrot,andpeasandcook,uncovered,1minutelonger.Addthereservedsquashpulpandcilantroandsetaside.Inasmallbowl,combinethetahini,soysauce,sesameoil,andwater,stirringuntilwellblended.Addmorewaterifnecessarytomakeasmoothandcreamysauce.Stirasmuchofthesauceintothestuffingmixtureasneededtomoisten.Tossgentlytocombine.

4.Spoonthemixtureintothesquashshellsandarrangetheminthepreparedpan.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Drizzlewithanyremainingsauceandgarnishwithblacksesameseeds.Serveimmediately.

ThreeSistersStuffedSquash

Makes4servings Thisisagreatwaytoassembleareunionofthe"threesisters"ofIroquoislore:squash,corn,andbeans.Notsurprisingly,theflavorsofthesethreecomplementaryingredientsmergedeliciouslyinthisautumnalmaindish.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1hotormildchile,seededandminced 11⁄2cupscookedor1(15.5-ounce)canpintobeans,drained,rinsed,andmashed

1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantroorparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1largebuttercuporotherwintersquash,halvedandseeded 1cuphotwater

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandchileandcook,uncovered,untilfragrant,about1minute.

2.Addthebeans,corn,cilantro,andsaltandpeppertotastetotheskillet.Mixwell,thenspoonthestuffingmixtureintothesquashcavities,packingtightly.

3.Placethestuffedsquashhalvesinthepreparedpan.Pourthewaterintothebottomofthebakingdishandcovertightlywithfoil.Bakeuntilthesquashistender,about11⁄2hours.Serveimmediately.

WinterSquashWithForbiddenRiceStuffing

Makes4servings Thesophisticatedappealofblackforbiddenriceaddsmorethandramatothisdish—italsohasawonderfulnuttyflavorvaguelyreminiscentofpopcorn.LookforitinnaturalfoodstoresandAsianmarkets.

1largekabochasquashorotherlargewintersquash,halvedandseeded Salt 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 6greenonions,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds

2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2cupscookedblackforbiddenrice 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsleyorcilantro

Freshlygroundblackpepper 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Seasonthesquashhalveswithsaltandplacetheminthepreparedpan,cutsidedown.Add1⁄4inchofwatertothepanandcovertightlywithfoil.Bakeuntilslightlysoftened,about20minutes.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat;addthegreenonions,garlic,almonds,andginger,andcookuntilthealmondsareslightlytoasted,about5minutes.Transfertoalargebowl.Addtherice,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixthoroughlytocombinewell,thentaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

3.Turntheroastedsquashhalvesover,cutsideup,andfillthesquashcavitieswiththestuffing,packingtightly.Coverandbakeuntilthestuffingishotandthesquashistender,about45minutes.Drizzlewithtoastedsesameoilbeforeserving.Serveimmediately.

Walnut-And-Cranberry–StuffedSweetPotatoes

Makes4servings Ithinkit'stimethatsweetpotatoesregainsomerespectattheThanksgivingdinnertable.Bakedandstuffedwithadelectablewalnutandcranberrystuffing,thesebeautieswillmakeyouforgetaboutthatmarshmallow-toppedglopthatdominatedholidayspast.

4largesweetpotatoes,unpeeled 1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupmincedredonion

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup Salt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2teaspoonswalnutoil(optional)

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Piercethepotatoeswithaforkandbakeuntilsoft,about1hour.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinhalflengthwiseand,leavingtheshellsand1⁄4-inch-wideperimeterofthefleshintact,scoopoutthemiddleofthepotatoesandplacetheminabowl.Mashwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthewalnuts,cranberries,andmargarine.Addthemixturetothemashedsweetpotatoes.Addthemaplesyrupandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwelltocombine.

3.Fillthepotatoshellswiththefillingandarrangeonabakingsheet.Bakeuntilthepotatoesareheatedthrough,about15minutes.Drizzleeachpotatowithalittlewalnutoil,ifusing.Serveimmediately.

SicilianStuffedTomatoes

Makes4servings Siciliancuisine,withitssweetandsavoryflavorcombinations,variesgreatlyfromthatofthemainland.TheselusciousstuffedtomatoesaretypicallySicilian,rightdowntotheuseofcouscous,raisins,andorangezest.

2cupswater 1cupcouscous Salt 3greenonions,minced 1⁄3cupgoldenraisins

1teaspoonfinelygratedorangezest 4largeripetomatoes 1⁄3cuptoastedpinenuts

1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

Freshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonsoliveoil

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Stirinthecouscousandsalttotasteandremovefromtheheat.Stirinthegreenonions,raisins,andorangezest.Coverandsetasidefor5minutes.

2.Cuta1⁄2-inch-thicksliceoffthetopofeachofthetomatoes.Scoopoutthepulp,keepingthetomatoshellsintact.Chopthepulpandplaceitinalargebowl.Addthecouscousmixturealongwiththepinenuts,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwell.

3.Fillthetomatoeswiththemixtureandplacetheminthepreparedpan.Drizzlethetomatoeswiththeoil,coverwithfoil,andbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

Spaghetti-StuffedTomatoes

Makes4servings Ifanyspaghettiisremainingafteryou'vestuffedthetomatoes,reheatitwhenreadytoserveandarrangeitonplatestoserveasnestsforthebakedtomatoes.Tosavetime,youcouldusejarredmarinarasauceinsteadofmakingyourowntomatosauce.Thisisafundishtoservechildrenbecausetheygettoeattheirspaghettioutoftheirownlittletomatobowl.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1(15.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 2tablespoonsoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,minced 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

6ouncesspaghetti 4largeripetomatoes 1⁄2cupcoarselygroundwalnuts

1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,1minute.Stirinthecrushedtomatoes,sun-driedtomatoes,parsley,basil,oregano,salt,andpepper.Simmer,stirringoccasionally,toblendflavors,15to20minutes.

2.Whilethesauceissimmering,cookthespaghettiinapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.

3.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside. 4.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedpastawiththetomatosauceandmixwell. 5.Slicethetopsoffthetomatoesandgentlyremovetheseeds.Carefullystuffthetomatoeswiththe

pastamixture,thensprinklewiththewalnutsanddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoil.Arrangethestuffedtomatoesinthepreparedpanandcoverwithfoil.Bakeuntilthefillingishotandthetomatoesaretender,butnotcollapsing,15to20minutes.Uncoverandbake5to10minuteslongertotoastthewalnuts.Serveimmediately.

Quinoa-StuffedZucchini

Makes4servings Muchinthewayrestaurantshavetheir"soupoftheday,"ourvegetablegarden'sprolificzucchiniyieldinspiredmetoprepare"zucchinioftheday"—takingonthechallengetoprepareitadifferentwayeachday.Thisquinoa-stuffedzucchini—aka"zuc-quinoa"—isonesuchmeal.

2cupswater 1cupquinoa,wellrinsed 4mediumzucchini,halvedlengthwise,endstrimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1garlicclove,minced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupchoppedpittedblackolives

1⁄3cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupdrybreadcrumbs

1.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthequinoa,saltthewater,andreturntoaboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntiltender,about20minutes.

2.Scoopoutthezucchiniflesh,leavingshellsintact.Chopthefleshandsetaside.Steamthezucchinishellsuntilslightlysoftened,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.

3.Inalargeskillet,heatthe1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheatandaddtheonion,garlic,choppedzucchini,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about10minutes.

4.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedquinoawiththeonionandzucchinimixture.Addtheolives,tomatoes,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwelltocombine.

5.Stuffthezucchinishellswiththequinoamixture,thensprinklewiththebreadcrumbsandarrangeinthepreparedpan.Add1⁄4inchofwatertobottomofthepan.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilthefillingishotandthezucchiniaretenderbutnotcollapsing,20to30minutes.Uncoverandbake10minuteslongertolightlybrownthetopping.Serveimmediately.

Pesto-And-Ditalini–StuffedZucchini

Makes4servings Theonlythingmygardenhasmoreofthanzucchiniisbasil,soitseemedlikeagoodfittocombinethetwointhesamerecipe.Ifditalini(smallpastatubes)isunavailable,useanytinysouppasta;suchasrice-shapedorzo,pastina,oracinidipepe.

6ouncesditalini 4mediumzucchini,halvedlengthwise,endstrimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1garlicclove,minced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupPestoPresto

2tablespoonsmincedfreshflat-leafparsley 1⁄2cupdrybreadcrumbs

1.Cookthepastainapotofboilingsaltedwater,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about7minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.

2.Scoopoutthezucchiniflesh,leavingtheshellsintact.Chopthefleshandsetaside.Steamthezucchinishellsoveruntilslightlysoftened,about5minutes.Setasidetocool.

3.Preheattheovento350°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheatandaddtheonion,garlic,choppedzucchini,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthevegetablesaretender,about10minutes.

4.Inalargebowl,combinethecookedditaliniwiththeonionandzucchinimixture.Addthepesto,parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Mixwelltocombine.

5.Stuffthezucchinishellswiththemixture,thensprinklewiththebreadcrumbs.Arrangeinthepreparedpan.Add1⁄4inchofwatertothebottomofthedish.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilthefillingishotandthezucchiniaretenderbutnotcollapsing,20to30minutes.Uncoverandbake10minuteslongertolightlybrownthetopping.Serveimmediately.

VegetableSideDishes

Theterm"sidedish"generallyimpliesthatthevegetabledishplaysasecond-classroletothemaindish,orthemeatinanon-veganmeal.Thefactis,whenvegetablesaregiventherespecttheydeserveandarepreparedwithcare,theycanbethebest-tastingandoftenthemostnutritiousfoodsonthedinnertable.Often,differenttypesofvegetablesarecombinedwithgrains,beans,orotheringredientstocreate"one-dish"meals—nosidedishesrequired.Thatsaid,thereare,ofcourse,timeswhenveganentréessuchastempehorseitancutletsneedsomecompanyatmealtime.AndsoIhaveassembledaselectionofmanyofmyfavoritevegetable"side"dishes. Whilesomeoftherecipesinthischapteraresubstantialenoughtoclaimmain-dishstatus,thereareothersthattakequitewelltobeingonthesidelines.Betteryet,makeafewsidedishesandletthemsharethespotlight.Ifyou'relookingfor"maindish"vegetabledishes,youcanfindtheminthe"MainDishes"chapter.Theprimarydifferencebetweenvegetablesidedishesandmaindishesisportionsize,certainly,butthereisalsoadifferentheartinessandbalanceofingredients.Forexample,mostofusprobablywouldn'tfeelsatisfiedgettingupfromthedinnertableifwewereservedonlyaportionofLemonBraisedFennel,whereasweprobablywouldifwehadjustenjoyedsomeVegetablePaella. Sincemanyveganmealsaregrain-andbean-centered,Igenerallyconsiderthoseingredientsaspartofmaindishesratherthansides(althoughyoucancertainlyusethemassides,too,ifyouwish).However,youwillfindmostofthebeanandgrainrecipes,includingpilafs,gratins,risottos,andnumerousstuffedvegetables,includedinthe"MainDishes"chapter. Therecipesinthischapterareorganizedinalphabeticalorderbytheprimaryvegetablesoyoucanquicklyfindyourfavorites,butIalsonotewhendifferentvegetablescanbeusedinsimilarpreparations. =fast

BasicVegetableFritters

Makes4to6servings Useyourchoiceofgratedrawvegetablesorchoppedcookedvegetables.Ifraw,besuretosqueezeoutexcessliquid.Herbsandspicescanbeaddedtogivethefrittersadifferentflavorprofile.Theamountofsoymilkwilldependonthemoistnessofyourvegetables.

2cupsraw,grated,orcookedmashedvegetables 1⁄4cupgratedonionormincedgreenonions

1cupall-purposeflourordrybreadcrumbs 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Unsweetenedsoymilk,asneeded Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargebowl,combinethevegetableswiththeonion.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,salt,andpepper.Mixwell.Addalittlesoymilk,ifneeded.

2.Inalargenonstickskilletorgriddle,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Dropthefritterbatterbytheheapingtablespoonfulontothehotskillet.Cook,turningonce,untilbrownedonbothsides,about12minutes.Transferthecookedfritterstoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoufrytherest.Serveimmediately.

AllAboutFritters

"Fritter"isabroadtermthatcanbeusedtodescribebothsweetandsavoryfriedcakes.Fritterscanbeeitheracombinationofchoppedorgratedingredientsinathickbatter,suchascornorzucchinifritters,orlargepiecesoffooddippedinbatter,suchasapple fritters. Sometimes fritters go by other names, as in the case of potato cakes or potato pancakes. Italian batter-dippedvegetables are called "fritto misto" and Japanese batter-fried vegetables are known as "tempura." Korean-style vegetablepancakesarecalled"pa-jun."Bothrawandcookedvegetablescanbeusedtomakefritters.Whilelargepiecesofbatter-dippedvegetablesareusuallydeepfriedinalargeamountofoil,theflatterpancake-likefritterscanbefriedinaskilletinathinlayerofoil.Frittersarefuntomakeandagreatwaytostretchasmallamountofvegetables—potatopancakesandcornfritters,forexample,areoftenmadewithleftovers.Vegetablesforfritterscanbeusedaloneorincombination.Theycanberaw/gratedorcooked/mincedormashed.Amongthevegetables thatmakegoodfrittersarecorn,potatoes,sweetpotatoes,zucchini,yellowsummersquash,wintersquash,carrots,spinach,eggplant,mushrooms,cauliflower,andartichokehearts.Avarietyofvegetablefritterscanbefoundinthischapter,usingbothcookedandrawvegetables:CornFritters;IndianEggplantFritters;PotatoPancakeswithGreenOnions;SweetPotatoPancakes;andZucchiniWalnutFritters.Youcanexperimentwithyourowncombinationsusingthebasicfritterrecipeabove.Priortocooking,thetextureshouldbelikeathickpancakebatter.Simplysubstituteyourfavoriteingredients,andyou'llbefryingfrittersinnotime.

MediterraneanArtichokeSauté

Makes4servings Freshartichokescanbeexpensive,butfrozenartichokeheartscanbequiteflavorful,especiallywhencombinedwitharetinueofMediterraneaningredients.ThisdishmakesalovelyaccompanimenttoamealofsautéedSeitanMilaneseandroastedpotatoes.Itcanalsobetransformedintoazestypastasaucewiththeadditionof2cupsdicedfreshorcannedtomatoes.Iffrozenartichokeheartsareunavailable,substitutea15-ouncecan(notmarinated)andproceedwiththerecipeafterthefrozen-artichokecookinginstructions.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumredbellpepper,cutintomatchsticks 1(10-ounce)bagfrozenartichokehearts,thawedandquartered 2tablespoonsdrywhitewine 2tablespoonswater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄4cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved

1tablespooncapers 2tablespoonstornfreshbasilleaves

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookfor3minutes.Stirinthegarlicandcook,uncovered,for1minute.Addtheredbellpepperandtheartichokehearts.Addthewhitewineandwaterandseasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Coverandsimmeruntilthevegetablesaretender,about10minutes.

2.Stirinthetomatoes,olives,andcapersandcook,uncovered,untilthevegetablesarehotandtheliquidisabsorbed,about5minutes.Addthebasilandtosstocombine.Servehot.

Ted'sArtichokeAndGreenBeanBake

Makes6servings RecipetesterRobinDempsey'sfather,TedFaulkner,wasacreativecookwhowaswritingacookbookwhenhediedin1998.Robinhadplannedtoonedaycompleteherdad'srecipecollectionandpublishitinhishonor.WhenhurricaneKatrinadestroyedRobin'shome,italsotookmostofherfather'srecipesandherhopeofgettingthemintoprint.I'mhappytoincludeaveganizedadaptationofoneofTed'ssurviving(anddelicious)recipeshere.

1poundfreshgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedonion

1⁄2cupfinelychoppedcelery

1⁄2cupfinelychoppedredbellpepper

4garliccloves,minced 8ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andthinlysliced 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Salt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1(15-ounce)canartichokehearts,drainedandthinlysliced 1⁄2cupveganParmesanorParmasio

1⁄3cupdrybreadcrumbs

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartcasserole.Steamthegreenbeansuntiltender,about8minutes.Transfertoalargebowlandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,celery,andbellpepper.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlic,mushrooms,basil,andoreganoandcontinuetocook,uncovered,foranother3minutes.

3.Stirintheflourandcook1moreminute.Addthevegetablebrothandcook,stirring,untilthickened.Reduceheattolowandsimmeranadditional5minutes.Stirinthesalttotasteandblackpepperandsetaside.

4.Addtheartichokeheartstothesteamedgreenbeans.Addthemushroommixtureandallbut1tablespoonoftheParmesanandstirtocombine.Spreadthemixtureevenlyinthepreparedcasserole.

5.Sprinklewiththebreadcrumbsandtheremaining1tablespoonofParmesan.Bakeuntilheatedthrough,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

AsparagusDijon

Makes4servings Sincethisdishisterrificservedeitherhotorchilled,itmakesagoodadditiontoabuffettableormake-aheadmeal.TheboldDijonvinaigretteisalsoagreatdressingforcauliflowerorbroccoli.

1tablespoonDijonmustard 1tablespoonmincedshallots 1tablespoonsherryvinegar 1tablespoonsoysauce 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmed

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethemustard,shallots,vinegar,andsoysauce.Whiskintheoilandsetaside.

2.Steamtheasparagusuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Ifservinghot,transfertoaservingplatter,drizzlewiththevinaigrette,andserveatonce.

3.Ifservingchilled,runtheasparagusundercoldwatertostopthecookingprocessandretainthecolor.Drainonpapertowels,thencoverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about1hour.Arrangetheasparagusonaservingplatter,drizzlewiththedressing,andserve.

Orange-DressedAsparagus

Makes4servings Asparagusandorangehaveanaturalaffinityandthisdeliciousmake-aheadsidedishisagreatwaytoshowcasetheirflavors.Whilethecomponentscanbemadeinadvance,don'tdresstheasparagusuntilservingtimeorthecitruswilldullthebrightgreenspears.Thisrecipecanbeservedeitherhotorchilled.

1mediumshallot,minced 2teaspoonsorangezest 1⁄3cupfreshorangejuice

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Pinchsugar 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmed

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheshallot,orangezest,orangejuice,lemonjuice,sugar,andoil.Addsaltandpeppertotasteandmixwell.Setasidetoallowflavorstoblend,for5to10minutes.

2.Steamtheasparagusuntiljusttender,4to5minutes.Ifservinghot,arrangeonaservingplatteranddrizzlethedressingovertheasparagus.Serveatonce.

3.Ifservingchilled,runtheasparagusundercoldwatertostopthecookingprocessandretainthecolor.Drainonpapertowels,thencoverandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about1hour.Toserve,arrangetheasparagusonaservingplatteranddrizzlewiththedressing.

Stir-FriedSesameAsparagus

Makes4servings Thetoastednuttyflavorofsesamecombineswithgingerandsoysauceinthissimpleandfragrantstir-fry.Inadditiontobeingadelicioussidedish,itcanalsotransitiontoaone-dishmealwiththeadditionoftofuandbyservingitoverriceortossingitwithnoodles.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1poundasparagus,toughendstrimmedandcutdiagonallyinto1-inchpieces 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspoonmincedfreshginger 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1tablespoonsesameseeds

1.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addtheasparagusandstir-fryfor2minutes.Addthegarlicandgingerandstir-fryfor1minutelonger.

2.Addthesoysauceandsesameoil.Coverandcookuntiltheasparagusistender,about3minutes.Addthesesameseeds,stirringtocoat.Serveimmediately.

RoastedLemonAsparagusWithPineNuts

Makes4servings Roastingproducestheabsolutebest-tastingasparagusonearth,bringingoutitsnaturalflavorandatthesametime,addingabitofcrispnesstothetips.Thelemonandpinenutscontributebalancedtartnessandrichness,makingagreatdishevenbetter.

1poundthinasparagus,toughendstrimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄4cuppinenuts

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheet. 2.Arrangetheasparagusinasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet.Drizzlewiththeoiland

seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Sprinklewithgarlicandpinenutsandroastuntiltheasparagusistender,about10minutes.Transfertoaservingplatterandsprinklewithlemonjuice.Serveimmediately.

BeetsWithGreensAndSliveredApricots

Makes4servings Beetsservedwiththeirgreensarelovelytobeholdandpackedwithnutrients.Roastingbeetsintensifiestheirsweet,richflavor,whichisamplifiedbytheapricotsauce.ThetendergreenscookupquicklyandtastesimilartoSwisschard.

1mediumbunchbeetswithgreens 1⁄3cupfreshlemonjuice

2tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1⁄2cupdriedapricots

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Removethegreensfromthebeetsandwashthemwell,thencutthemcrosswiseinto1⁄2-inch-widestrips.Setaside.Scrubthebeetswell.

2.Wrapthebeetstightlyinaluminumfoilandbakeuntiltender,about1hour. 3.Whilethebeetsareroasting,placetheapricotsinasmallheatproofbowlandcoverwithboiling

watertosoften,about10minutes.Drainandcutintothinsliversandsetaside. 4.Whenthebeetsareroasted,unwrapthemandsetthemasidetocool.Whencoolenoughtohandle,

peelthebeetsandcuttheminto1⁄4-inch-thickslicesandsetaside. 5.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethelemonjuice,sugar,andslicedapricotsandbringtoaboil.

Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor5minutes.Setaside. 6.Placethereservedgreensinaskilletwith2tablespoonsofwater.Coverandbringtoaboil,then

reducetheheattomediumandcookuntilthegreensarewiltedandtheliquidisevaporated,about2minutes.Stirtheapricot-lemonmixtureintothegreensandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addthebeetslicesandcookuntiltheyareheatedthrough,about3minutes.Serveimmediately.

Sherry-BraisedBabyBokChoy

Makes4servings TenderbabybokchoyisimbuedwiththemellowrichnessofsherryinthisdelicioussidedishthatmatcheswellwiththeSoy-GlazedTofuortheGinger-PeanutTempeh.Inadditiontohavingwonderfulflavor,babybokchoylooksgreatonaplatewhenservedwholeorhalvedlengthwiseasitisinthisrecipe.Note:Ifthebokchoyareexceptionallysmall,leavethemwhole,ifdesired,andpreparefourheadsinsteadoftwo.

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 2mediumheadsbabybokchoy,trimmedandhalvedlengthwise 1⁄4cupdrysherry

2tablespoonstamarisoysauce 1⁄3cupwater

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandgingerandcookuntilsoftened,about30seconds.

2.Arrangethebokchoyhalvesintheskilletinasinglelayer.Addthesherry,soysauce,andwater.Coverandsimmeruntilthebokchoyistender,15to20minutes,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough,andaddingabitmorewaterifneededsothevegetablesdonotburn.Serveimmediately.

BroccoliSautéWithTofuFeta

Makes4servings ThislivelyvegetablesautéfeaturesMediterraneanflavorsincludingazestyveganfeta.Sincethetofufetaneedssometimetomarinate,makeitfirstsoitcansitwhileyoupreparethevegetables.

4cupsbroccoliflorets 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredbellpepper,coarselychopped 2garliccloves,thinlysliced 2greenonions,minced 2tablespoonscapers 2tablespoonscoarselychoppedfreshflat-leafparsley 2teaspoonsfinelychoppedfreshmarjoramor1teaspoondried 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper TofuFeta(recipefollows)

1.Steamthebroccoliuntilbrightgreen,about5minutes.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthebroccoliandcook,stirring,untiljusttender,about5minutes.Addthebellpepper,garlic,andgreenonion,andcook,stirring,untiljusttender,about3minutes.

2.Addthecapers,parsley,marjoram,lemonjuice,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,toheatthrough.

3.Transfertoashallowservingbowlandsprinklewiththetofufeta.Serveimmediately.

TofuFeta

8ouncesextra-firmtofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1⁄3cupfreshlemonjuice

¾teaspoonsalt

Cutthetofuinto1⁄2-inchdiceandplaceinashallowbowl.Addtheoil,lemonjuice,andsalt,andtosstocombine.Setasidefor20minutestomarinate,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough.

BroccoliWithBlackBeansAndWalnuts

Makes4servings Onemightthinkit'senoughthatthissidedishiscolorfulandloadedwithflavor.Butitdoesn'tstopthere—it'salsorichinvitaminC,calcium,iron,andotherimportantnutrients.Protein-packedwithblackbeansandwalnuts,thisisheartyenoughtoenjoyasamaindishfortwowhenservedoverriceorquinoa.Toamplifythewalnutflavor,drizzlealittlewalnutoilontopwhenreadytoserve.

4cupssmallbroccoliflorets 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 2greenonions,chopped 1cupcookedorcannedblackbeans,drainedandrinsed 1⁄3cupchoppedwalnuts

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Lightlysteamthebroccoliuntilbrightgreen,about5minutes. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthebroccoliandcook,stirring,untiljust

tender,5to7minutes. 3.Stirinthegarlicandgreenonionsandcook1to2minuteslonger.Addtheblackbeans,walnuts,

parsley,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,foranotherminuteortwooruntilhot.Serveimmediately.

BroccoliWithAlmonds

Makes4servings Simmeringbroccoliwithmushrooms,garlic,andwineaddssophisticationandflavortothiscalcium-richcrucifer.Foraquickerversion,simplysteamthebroccoliuntiljusttenderandthensautéforafewminuteswiththealmondsinoliveoilormargarine.

1poundbroccoli,cutintosmallflorets 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 1cupthinlyslicedwhitemushrooms 1⁄4cupdrywhitewine

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupsliveredtoastedalmonds

1.Steamthebroccoliuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Runundercoldwaterandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandmushroomsandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthewineandcook1minutelonger.Addthesteamedbroccoliandparsleyandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntiltheliquidisevaporatedandthebroccoliishot,about3minutes.

3.Transfertoaservingbowl,drizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonoilandthealmonds,andtosstocoat.Serveimmediately.

SpicySautéedBroccoliRabe

Makes4servings PopularinItaly,thisbittergreenvegetable,alsoknownasrapini,isnowcommonintheUnitedStates.Ifbroccolirabeisunavailable,usespinach,chard,orescarole.

1mediumbunchbroccolirabe(rapini),toughstemsremoved 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthebroccolirabeuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwater,thencoarselychop.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookfor30seconds.Stirintherabeandthecrushedredpepper.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotasteandcook,stirring,untilheatedthrough,about3minutes.Serveimmediately.

RoastedBrusselsSprouts

Makes4servings IusedtolikeBrusselssprouts,untilIstartedroastingthem—nowIlovethem!Asplashoflemonaddssparkle.

1poundBrusselssprouts,halvedlengthwise 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.SteamtheBrusselssproutsuntiljusttender,about5minutes,thenspreadtheminasinglelayeron

thepreparedbakingsheet.Drizzlewithoilandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste. 3.RoasttheBrusselssproutsuntilslightlybrowned,about8minutes.Transfertoaservingbowl,

addthelemonjuice,andtossgentlytocombine.Serveimmediately.

BrusselsSproutsWithShallotsAndDillweed

Makes4servings Thekeytogreat-tastingBrusselssproutsistonotovercookorundercookthem.Ilikecoaxingalittleextraflavoroutofthembysautéingtheminoliveoilwithshallots.Freshdillweedaddsacomplementaryflavor,buttryotherherbs,ifyoulike.

1poundBrusselssprouts,trimmedandhalvedlengthwise 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3or4smallshallots,quarteredlengthwise Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2teaspoonschoppedfreshdillweedor1teaspoondried

1.SteamtheBrusselssproutsuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,5

minutes. 3.AddtheBrusselssproutsandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntiltheshallotsand

Brusselssproutsbecomelightlybrowned,about5minutes.Addthedillweedandstirtocombine.Serveimmediately.

BraisedCabbageAndApples

Makes6servings Whileyoucancertainlyuseeitherredorgreencabbageandapples,Ilikethecolorvariationofusingboth.Ifyoucan'tfindverysmallheadsofcabbage,youcanusehalfaheadofeachkindorsimplypickyourfavoriteanduseeithergreenorred.Tohelpyoudecide:onepoundofcabbageequalsabout4cupsshredded,whichresultsinabout2cupscooked.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallheadredcabbage,shredded 1smallheadsavoycabbage,shredded 1GrannySmithapple 1redcookingapple,suchasRomeorGala 2tablespoonssugar 1cupwater 1⁄4cupcidervinegar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshreddedredandsavoycabbage,cover,andcookuntilslightlywilted,5minutes.

2.Coretheapplesandcuttheminto1⁄4-inchdice.Addtheapplestothecabbage,alongwiththesugar,water,vinegar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthecabbageandapplesaretender,stirringfrequently,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

Lemon-GlazedBabyCarrotsWithCranberries

Makes4servings Thosebabycarrotssoldinthesupermarketmaybecuteasthedickens,butsometimesthey'relackinginflavor.Thissweet-tartglazehelpstheflavorasdothecranberries,whichalsomakethedishespeciallypretty.

1poundbabycarrots 1⁄2cupwater,plusmoreifneeded

1teaspoonsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1.Inalargeskillet,combinethecarrots,water,andsugarandcookovermediumheat.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthecarrotsarejusttender,10to15minutes.Ifthewaterevaporatesbeforethecarrotsaredone,addalittlemorewatersothecarrotsdon'tburn.

2.Whenthecarrotsaretender,addthemargarine,lemonjuice,andcranberries.Cook,uncovered,stirringfrequently,untiltheliquidisabsorbedandthecarrotsareglazed.Serveimmediately.

MarsalaCarrots

Makes4servings Thissophisticateddishisgreatanytimeyouwanttodressupyourcarrotsinsomethingdifferentanddelicious.It'salsogoodtokeepinmindwhenyoufindyourselfwithabunchofcarrotsthatarelessthanflavorfulandneedalittlehelp.

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1poundcarrots,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄4-inchslices

1tablespoonsugar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cupMarsala

1⁄4cupwater

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthecarrotsandtosswelltocoatevenlywiththemargarine.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes.

2.Sprinklethesugaroverthecarrotsandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste,tossingtocoat.AddtheMarsalaandwater.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthecarrotsaretender,about15minutes.

3.Uncoverandcookovermedium-highheatuntiltheliquidisreducedintoasyrupysauce,stirringtopreventburning.

4.Transfertoaservingbowlandsprinklewithparsley.Serveimmediately.

CarrotsAndParsnipsWithDicedApple

Makes4servings Thishomeymélangefeaturesparsnips,awonderfullyflavorfulvegetablethatresemblespalecarrots,butwithamorestarchy,potatoliketexture.Sinceparsnipscooksomewhatfasterthancarrots,IslicethemabitthickersoIcancookthematthesametime.Theadditionofappleandatouchofmaplesyrupmakesthisakid-friendlyrecipe.

1poundcarrots,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄4-inchslices

1poundparsnips,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄2-inchslices

1tablespoonoliveoil 1GrannySmithapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1teaspoonpuremaplesyrup 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Steamthecarrotsandparsnipsuntiljusttender,about5minutes.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheapple,maplesyrup,lemonjuice,and

nutmeg.Coverandcookuntiltheappleissoftened,about4minutes. 3.Addthesteamedcarrotsandparsnipsandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Stirgentlytomix

wellandheatthrough.Serveimmediately.

CardamomCarrotsWithOrange

Makes4servings Theflavorcombinationofcarrotsandcardamomwasinspiredbyalovelycardamom-lacedcarrotpuddingIhadfordessertatanIndianrestaurant.Cardamomisoneofthosespicesyoueitherloveorhate.Sinceit'ssoexpensive,it'sagoodideatomakesureyouloveitbeforeinvestinginawholejar.Lookforamarketthatsellsbulkspicessoyoucanbuyasmallamount.

1poundcarrots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1tablespoonfinelygratedorangezest 1⁄2teaspoongroundcardamom

Salt Groundcayenne

1.Steamthecarrotsuntiltender,about7minutes.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthecarrots,orangezest,and

cardamomandseasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste.Cook,stirringoccasionally,untilflavorsareblended,about2minutes.Serveimmediately.

Tzimmes

Makes4to6servings CarrotsarethestarofthistraditionalJewishdishthathasnumerousvariations.Thisoneincludessweetpotatoesandpineappleandisbakedintheoven.Ifyouprefertocookitontopofthestove,simplycombinealltheingredientsinalargesaucepan,cover,andcookuntiltender.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1poundcarrots,shredded 1mediumsweetpotato,peeledandshredded 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

1cupfinelychoppeddrainedcannedorfreshpineapple 1⁄2cupgoldenraisins

¾teaspoongroundcinnamon

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoiloverlowheat.Addthecarrots,sweetpotato,sugar,andsalt.

Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,for10minutes. 3.Spoonthemixtureintothepreparedpan.Stirintheorangejuice,pineapple,raisins,andcinnamon

andmixwell.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

SpicyIndianCauliflower

Makes4servings EversincemyfirsttasteinanIndianrestaurant,I'vefoundthisdishcompletelyaddictive,soIhadtostartmakingitathome.Ifyoulovespicyfood,butaren'tsureifyoulikecauliflower,givethisdishatry.

1mediumheadcauliflower,cutintosmallflowerets 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1⁄2cupshreddedonion

1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonmincedgarlic 1⁄2cuppureedtomatoes

1tablespoongroundcoriander 2teaspoonsgroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoongroundcayenne

1teaspoonsugar 1teaspoonsalt 1tablespoonchoppedfreshcilantro

1.Steamthecaulifloweruntiljusttender,about5minutes.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,ginger,andgarlicandcook,

stirringuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Donotburn. 3.Stirinthetomatoes,coriander,cumin,cayenne,sugar,andsalt. 4.Addthesteamedcauliflowerandcook,stirringuntilthecaulifloweriscoatedwiththespice

mixture.Addasmallamountofwaterifthemixtureistoodry.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andcookuntilthecaulifloweristender,about5minutes.Garnishwithcilantroandserveimmediately.

RoastedCauliflowerWithLemonAndCapers

Makes4servings Thebestflavorcomesfromcookingthecauliflowerlongenoughsothatitistenderandsweetinsideandcrispandbrownedoutside.Thelemonandcapersareaflavorbonus,thoughit'sactuallyquitegoodunadorned,aswell.

1mediumheadcauliflower 2tablespoonsoliveoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonscapers

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Removethecoreandleavesfromthecauliflower,thenusealargeserratedknifetocuttheheadlengthwiseinto1⁄2-inchslices.

2.Arrangetheslicedcauliflowerinasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet.Drizzlewitholiveoilandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Roastthecaulifloweruntilitistenderandslightlybrowned,turningonce,about15minutes.Duringthelast5minutesofcookingtime,sprinklewithlemonjuiceandcapers.Serveimmediately.

CreamyCauliflower

Makes4servings Ifyou'recountingyourcarbs,thiscauliflowercasseroleisagreatalternativetomashedpotatoes.(Onecupofboiledcauliflowercontainsabout2.5gramsofcarbohydrates,whilethesameamountofboiledpotatoisaround15grams.)Smokedpaprikaaddsatouchofextraflavorandcolor,butyoucansubstituteregularpaprikaifyouwish.Foraspicyvariation,add1teaspoonofpureedcannedchipotlechileinadobotothecauliflowermixturebeforebaking.

1mediumheadcauliflower,cutintoflorets 1⁄4cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

2tablespoonsveganmargarine ¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg

2tablespoonsmincedfreshchivesorgreenonions 1⁄4teaspoonsmokedpaprika

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila2-quartcasseroleandsetaside.

2.Steamthecaulifloweruntiltender,12to15minutes.Rinsethecauliflowerundercoldwateranddrainwell.

3.Transferthesteamedcauliflowertoafoodprocessor.Addthesoymilkandmargarineandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthesalt,cayenne,nutmeg,andchivesandpureeuntilblended.

4.Transferthemixturetothepreparedcasseroleandsprinklewithpaprika.Bakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

BraisedCeleryWithBlackOlives

Makes4servings CeleryisliketheCinderellaofthevegetablekingdom,alwaysworkinginthebackground,butneverthestaroftheshow.Thiswine-braiseddish,complementedbybrinyblackolives,isaneasyandelegantwaytogivecelerytheroyaltreatment.Forextraflavor,sprinklewithamincedfreshherbsuchastarragon,basil,orparsleywhenyouaddtheolives.

1poundcelery 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄3cupdrywhitewine

1⁄3cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄2cuppittedkalamataolives,halved

1.Trimandremovethestringsfromtheceleryribs.Cuteachceleryribintouniformpieces,about1⁄2inchwideby2incheslong.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheceleryandcook,turningonce,untilgoldenbrown,about5minutes.

3.Addthewineandbrothandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookonlowuntiltheceleryistenderbutnotmushy,10to12minutes.Spoontheceleryintoaservingbowlandsprinklewitholives.Serveimmediately.

RainbowChardWithGojiBerriesAndPistachios

Makes4servings InspiredbytheSiciliantraditionofaddingraisinsandnutstosautéedgreens,Itookthecombinationtoanotherlevelbyfocusingoncolor.Inthisrecipe,thebrillianthuesofrainbowchardareamplifiedbytheadditionofpistachiosandgojiberries,whichalsoprovideinterestingflavorandtexturalcounterpoints.Super-richinantioxidants,gojiberriesaresolddriedandlooklikeredraisins,buthaveatangysweet-and-sourflavor.Availableinnaturalfoodstores,gojiberriesareexpensive,souseoneofthevariationsbelowifyoufindthemcostprohibitive.Ifrainbowchardisunavailable,useregularSwisschardoranotherleafygreen.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1mediumbunchrainbowchard,toughstemsremovedandfinelychopped Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupgojiberries

*

1⁄3cupunsaltedshelledpistachios*

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook,stirring,tosoften.for30seconds.

2.Addthechardandcook,stirringuntilwilted,3to4minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandcook,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about5to7minutes.

3.Addthegojiberriesandpistachiosandtosstocombine.Serveimmediately.

*Insteadofgojiberries,tryraisins,driedcranberries,orbitsofanotherdriedfruit.Youcanalsoreplacethepistachioswithalmonds,walnuts,orcashews.

Slow-SimmeredCollardGreens

Makes4servings TogivethisgreatSoutherninstitutionalittlezing,addtheoptionalchipotlechile.Itlendsspicysmokinesstothegreensandtheircookingliquid,knownas"potliquor,"whichisgreatsoppedupwithcornbread.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largesweetyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1largebunchcollardgreens,toughstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1cannedchipotlechileinadobo,minced(optional) Salt

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Addthegarlicandcook1minutelonger.Reduceheattolow.

2.Stirinthecollards,broth,andchipotle,ifusing.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Coverandcookuntiltender,about30minutes,stirringoccasionally.Serveimmediately.

CornFritters

Makes4servings Cornfrittersmakeafunandversatilesidedishthatcanalsobeenjoyedasasnack.Servewithadrizzleofmaplesyrupfortheultimateinkid-friendlyvegetabledishes.Thisbasicdown-homeversionismyfavorite,burstingwiththeflavorofcorn,butyoucanaddvariousherbsandspicestochangeitifyoulike.ForaSoutheastAsianvariation,addsomemincedhotchileandcilantroandservewithasqueezeoflimejuice.

1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal

1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

Pinchsugar 1⁄2cupplainsoymilk

2cupsfreshorthawedfrozencornkernels Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargemixingbowl,combinetheflour,cornmeal,bakingpowder,salt,andsugar.Stirinthesoymilk,thenaddthecornkernelsandstirtocombine.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Dropthebatterbythetablespoonfulintotheskilletandfryuntilgoldenbrown,turningonce,2to3minutesperside.Transfercookedfritterstoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.

SpicyCoconutCreamedCorn

Makes4servings MyinspirationforthisflavorfulsidedishwasabowlofcoconutandcornsoupIhadinaThairestaurant.Thisisdefinitelynotyourmother'screamedcorn.Foracreamiertexture,useanimmersionblendertopureeaportionofthecornbeforeserving.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredbellpepper,minced 2garliccloves,minced 3greenonions,minced 3cupsfreshorthawedfrozencornkernels 1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 2tablespoonscannedmincedhotormildgreenchiles 2teaspoonssoysauce Groundcayenne Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthebellpepper,garlic,andgreenonionsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.

2.Stirinthecorn,coconutmilk,chiles,soysauce,andapinchofcayenne.Seasonwithsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Bringtoasimmer,thenreduceheattolowandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltheliquidreducesandthickens,about10minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

Ginger-TamariBraisedEggplant

Makes4servings ThelongslenderChineseeggplanthaspalepurpleskinandismildinflavor.Itisideallysuitedtoabsorbingthelusciousflavorsofthebraisingliquid.Ifunavailable,anykindofAsianeggplantcanbeused.

2garliccloves,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2tablespoonstamarisoysauce 1tablespoondrysherry 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2mediumAsianeggplants,unpeeledandcutinto1-inchthickslices 1⁄4cupwater

2greenonions,minced

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,ginger,tamari,sherry,sesameoil,andsugar.Mixwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addtheeggplantslicesandcookuntilslightlysoftened,turningonce,about8minutes.

3.Pourtheginger-tamarisauceovertheeggplant.Addthewater,cover,andsimmeruntiltheeggplantistender,about10minutes.Removethelidandcookuntilliquidisreducedbyhalf,about5minutes.

4.Transfertheeggplanttoaservingplatterandgarnishwiththegreenonions.Serveimmediately.

IndianEggplantFritters

Makes4servings Eggplantisaversatilevegetablethatisfeaturedinawidevarietyofcuisines,includingItalian,Indian,MiddleEastern,Japanese,andThai.Ithasanamazingabilitytotakeontheflavorssurroundingit,andthesefritterscanbeseasoneddifferentlytocomplementtherestofyourmeal.Forexample,omitthecorianderandcuminandaddbasilandoreganoforaMediterraneanflavor.Andleaveoutthechileifyoudon'tliketheheat.Servewithplainveganyogurt.

1smalleggplant,peeledandcutintoa1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄2cupwater

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedgreenonions 1garlicclove,minced 1serranoorotherfreshhotgreenchile,seededandminced(optional) 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcoriander

¾teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheeggplant,water,andlemonjuice.Coverandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattolow,andcookuntiltheeggplantisverysoft,about10minutes.

2.Draintheeggplant,pressingoutanyexcessliquid,thenplaceinasmallbowl.Addthegreenonions,garlic,andchile,ifusing,andmixwell.

3.Inaseparatesmallbowl,combinetheflour,coriander,cumin,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addtheflourmixturetotheeggplantmixtureandtosstocombine.

4.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Addtheeggplantmixture,atablespoonfulatatime,addingasmanyfrittersasyoucanwithoutcrowding.Frythefritters,turningasneeded,untilgoldenbrownallover,2to3minutesperside.

5.Transferthecookedfritterstoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.

EscaroleWithGarlicAndCapers

Makes4servings SinceescarolemaderegularappearancesatthedinnertablewhenIwasachild,I'velonghadanappreciationforthisflavorful,slightlybittergreen.Itcanbeaddedtoasaladorsautéedfromtherawstate,butIthinkittastesbestwhenboiledforafewminutestosoftenandthensautéedinoliveoiltoaddflavor.Besuretheescaroleiswellwashedbecauseittendstoretainbitsofdirt.

1mediumheadescarole,leavesseparated 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 1tablespooncapers Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheescaroleleavesuntiltender,for5minutes.Drainandrunundercoldwater.Coarselychopandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookfor30seconds.Stirinthecapers,thenaddthechoppedescaroleandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untiltheflavorsarewellblendedandthemixtureishot,about5minutes.Serveimmediately.

FennelWithOlivesAndSun-DriedTomatoes

Makes4servings Fennelcanbeenjoyedrawinsaladsorcookedinsoups,stews,oronthegrill.Ialsolikeitthisway—sautéeduntilcrisp-tenderwitholivesandsun-driedtomatoesboldlypunctuatingthesubtletasteofthefennel.Fragrantbasilplaysupthefennel'sfaintlylicoriceflavor.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2smallfennelbulbs,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved

1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupfreshbasilleaves,shredded

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,about7minutes.Addthefennelandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntilthefennelistender,about10minutes.

2.Addtheolivesandtomatoesandcook,uncovered,for2or3minutes,stirring,toblendflavors.Stirinthebasilandserveimmediately.

LemonBraisedFennel

Makes4servings Agentlelemonybraiseisusedtocookthemild-tastingfennelbulbs.Ifyouwanttobringoutthelicoriceflavor,garnishwithchoppedtarragoninsteadofparsley.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 2smallfennelbulbs,quarteredlengthwise 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonswater Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsleyortarragon,forgarnish

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandfennelandcookfor5minutes.

2.Stirinthelemonjuice,water,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,15to18minutes.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.

GreenBeansNiçoise

Makes4servings Thisrecipeisinspiredbytheclassicsaladeniçoise,thedifferencesbeingthatitisservedhotratherthancoldandwithoutthelettuce,potatoes,and,ofcourse,thetuna.Tomakethismélangemoreliketheclassic,simplyadddicedcookedpotatoestothegreenbeanmixtureandallowtocometoroomtemperature,thenserveoverlettucethathasbeentossedinalightvinaigrette.

1poundgreenbeans,trimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 3or4ripeplumtomatoes,cutintoa1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄3cupniçoiseorotherblackolives,pittedandhalved

1tablespooncapers 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Runthebeansundercoldwaterandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookfor30seconds.Addthesteamedgreenbeans,tomatoes,olives,capers,andparsley.Cookfor5minutestoheatthroughandblendtheflavors.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Serveimmediately.

GreenBeansAndGrapeTomatoes

Makes4servings Thisrecipeisanotherresultofusingwhat'sfreshandavailablefrommyvegetablegarden—inthiscase,bumpercropsofbothgreenbeansandgrapetomatoes.Thoughtheyreallyneednoembellishment,thegroundfennelseedandfreshbasiladdlivelyflavornotes.

1poundgreenbeans,trimmed 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 1cupripegrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed

2tablespoonstornfreshbasilleaves Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Rinseundercoldwaterandsetaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlic,cover,andcookfor1

minute.Addthesteamedgreenbeansandcook,stirringoccasionally,for2minutes.Addthetomatoes,fennelseed,basil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntiltheheatedthrough,about2minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

GreenBeanCasseroleRedux

Makes4to6servings Ifeverarecipeneededanextrememakeover,thatgloppy1950scasseroleisit.Basedonthecanned-soupcasseroleusingfrozen(orworse,canned)greenbeans,thisversionusesfreshbeansandmushrooms.Theonlyholdoutfromtheoriginalisthefriedonionrings,butyoucanomitthemandusesliveredalmondsinstead.Note:It'simportanttouseunsweetenedsoymilk(orotherdairy-freemilk)inthisandothersavoryrecipes,sincemanybrandscontainaddedsweeteners,whichwillaffecttheflavorofthefinisheddish.

1poundgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces 1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,finelychopped 11⁄2cupschoppedwhitemushrooms

2garliccloves,minced 2cupsplainunsweetenedsoymilk 1⁄2teaspoondriedsavoryorthyme(optional)

1⁄2teaspooncelerysalt

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1tablespooncornstarchblendedwith2tablespoonswater 1(8-ounce)canfriedonionrings

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Steamthegreenbeansuntiljusttender,about7minutes.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandgarlicandcook,uncovered,untilsoftened,3to4minutes.Continuetocookuntilanyliquidevaporates.Stirinthesoymilk,savory,ifusing,celerysalt,salt,andpepperandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,stirinthecornstarchmixture,andcontinuestirringuntilthickened.Removefromtheheatandsetaside.

3.Inthepreparedpan,combinethegreenbeansandthesaucemixtureuntilwellblended.Stirinhalfofthefriedonions.Coverwithfoilandbakeuntilhot,about20minutes.Uncover,topwiththeremainingfriedonions,andbake15minuteslonger,untilhotandbubbly.Serveimmediately.

GreenBeanBakeWithCrispyLeeks

Makes4to6servings Thissophisticateddishisanothertakeontheinfamousgreenbeancasserolewithcrispyleeksstandinginforthefriedonionrings.Leeksarenotoriouslysandy,sobesuretowashverywellunderrunningwater.Thesecrisp-friedstrandsofleeksmakeawelcomeadditiontoavarietyofdishes,fromroastedvegetablestomashedpotatoes,tosautéedseitan.

GreenBeanBake 1poundfreshgreenbeans,trimmedandhalved 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,finelychopped 2garliccloves,minced 12ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoondriedsage

1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg

3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1⁄4cupdrysherry

1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1cupsoycreamerorplainunsweetenedsoymilk CrispyLeeks 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1leek,wellrinsed,trimmed,andhalvedlengthwise 1⁄2cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil

1.Makethegreenbeanbake:Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthegreenbeansfor7minutes.Drainandsetaside.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila10-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoliveoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlicandcookfor2minutes.Addthemushrooms,salt,pepper,thyme,sage,andnutmegandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthemushroomsreleasetheirliquid,about5minutes.Stirintheflourandcook3moreminutes.Addthesherryandstiruntilsmooth.

3.Stirinthevegetablebrothandsimmeranadditional5minutes.Reducetheheattolowandstirinthesoycreamer.Cookuntilthemixturethickens,stirringoccasionally,about5minutes.

4.Removefromtheheatandstirinthecookedgreenbeans.Transferthemixturetothepreparedbakingpan.

5.Maketheleek:Combinetheflour,salt,andpepperinashallowbowl.Setaside.Cutleekinhalflengthwiseintolong,thinstrips.Setaside.

6.Inalargeskillet,heatthecanolaoiluntilhotbutnotsmoking.Dredgetheleekstripsintheflourmixture,thenaddtothehotoil.Frytheleekuntilcrispandgolden,1to2minutes.Removefromtheoilanddrainonpapertowelsandkeepwarm.

7.Coverthegreenbeanswithfoilandbakeuntilbubbly,about20minutes.Removefromtheoven,uncover,andtopwiththefriedleeks.Returntotheovenandbake10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

KaleAndSweetPotatoes

Makes4servings Thisisagreatautumnorwinterdish—soheartyandflavorful.Forasatisfyingone-dishmeal,addsautéedslicedseitanorcookedredorwhitekidneybeans.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 1poundkale,thickstemsremovedandchopped 1poundsweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened.Addthekale,sweetpotatoes,andbroth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Coverandbringtoaboil,thenreduceheattomediumandcook,partiallycovered,stirringoccasionally,untilthevegetablesaretenderandtheliquidhasevaporated,about20minutes.Serveimmediately.

ThaiKaleWithCoconutMilk

Makes4servings Shallotsandcoconutmilkturnthiseverydaygreenintoanexotictreat.Foraspicyversion,addcrushedredpeppertotaste.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2or3mediumshallots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Crushedredpepper(optional) 1mediumbunchkale,thickstemsremovedandcoarselychopped 1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar Salt

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,3minutes.Stirincrushedredpeppertotaste,ifusing.Addthekale,stirringtocoat.

2.Pourinthecoconutmilkandsugarandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untiltender,about8minutes.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Cookfor5moreminutestoblendflavors.Serveimmediately.

MadeiraMushroomSauté

Makes4servings DriedporciniaddanextralayerofflavortothewhitemushroomssautéedwithMadeira,althoughyoucouldusevirtuallyanycombinationofyourfavoritefreshanddriedmushroomswithgoodresults.Iliketoservethesefragrantmushroomsoversautéedseitanslices,buttheyarealsogoodovercookedrice,quinoa,orothergrains.

1ouncedriedporcinimushrooms 1tablespoonoliveoil 2mediumshallots,minced 1poundwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andquartered 1⁄2cupMadeira

1(14.5-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Soaktheporcinimushroomsinhotwaterfor1hour.Drainandcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about2

minutes.Addthewhitemushroomsandcookuntilslightlysoftened,about2minutes. 3.AddtheMadeira,tomatoes,thyme,andrehydratedporcinimushrooms.Seasonwithsaltand

peppertotaste.Cookuntilthemushroomshavesoftenedandthemixturehasthickenedslightly,about5minutes.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.

ShiitakeSnowPeaStir-Fry

Makes4servings Thiscolorfulanddeliciousvegetablestir-frymakesagreataccompanimenttoSoyGlazedTofu.

2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoonsugar 1teaspooncornstarch 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1garlicclove,minced 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 6shiitakemushroomcaps,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

1redbellpepper,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

8ouncessnowpeas,trimmed 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1tablespoontoastedsesameseeds,garnish

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoysauce,sesameoil,sugar,andcornstarchandsetaside. 2.Inlargeskillet,heatthecanolaoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlic,ginger,mushrooms,bell

pepper,snowpeas,andcrushedredpepperandstir-fry2to3minutes. 3.Addthesauceandcookuntilhot,2to3minuteslonger.Garnishwithsesameseedsandserve.

SpicySautéedPeaVines

Makes4servings Itastedmyfirstpeavines(thetendergreensfromsnowpeaplants)ataChineserestaurantinWashington,D.C.,andhavebeenmakingthemathomeeversince.YoucanfindfreshpeavinesatAsianmarkets.Ifunavailable,trythissimplesautéwithspinach,watercress,orchard.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,chopped 1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1poundpeavines(seeheadnote) Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcrushedredpepperandcookuntilfragrant,1minute.

2.Addthepeavines,tossingtocoatwiththeoil.Coverandcookuntilwilted,stirringoccasionally,about5minutes.Reduceheattolow,seasonwithsaltandblackpepper,cover,andcookuntiltender,about10minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

BasicMashedPotatoes

Makes4to6servings Mashedpotatoesareoneoftheall-timegreatestcomfortfoods.Forbestresults,useapotatomashertomashthepotatoes—nevertrytomashpotatoesinafoodprocessororyouwillhaveaglueymass.Foramorerusticversion,leavetheskinsonthepotatoes—justbesuretoscrubthemextrawell.Mashedpotatoescanbequiteversatile:thesimpleadditionofdifferentspicesorherbscantransformtheflavordramatically.Forexample,addaspoonfulofpestoorasmallamountofwasabiandyougettwocompletelydifferentflavorexperiences.Leftovermashedpotatoescanbeusedtomakepotatopancakes,croquettes,breadormuffinsortotopashepherd'spie.

2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

4tablespoonsveganmargarine Salt

1.Peelthepotatoes,ifdesired,andcutthemintouniformchunks. 2.2.Transferthepotatoestoalargepotwithenoughsaltedwatertocover.Bringtoaboil,then

reduceheattomedium-low,cover,andsimmeruntiltheyaresoftwhenpierced,20to25minutes. 3.Inasmallsaucepan,heatthesoymilkandmargarineovermediumheatuntilhotandthemargarine

ismelted. 4.Drainthepotatoeswell,thenreturntothepot.Mashwithapotatomasherorricer. 5.Stirinthehotsoymilkmixture.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Serveimmediately.

MashedPotatoesAndGreens

Makes4to6servings ReminiscentoftheIrishpotatoandkaledishknownascolcannon,thisversionhasadecidedlynon-Irishtwistwiththeaddedsplashofhealthfulflaxseedoilandumeboshivinegar.Umeboshivinegaristhetart,saltyliquiddrainedfrompickledumeboshiplums,atraditionalJapanesefoodandisavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandAsianmarkets.Ifunavailable,usebrownricevinegarinstead.

2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 4cupsfinelyshredded,stemmedkaleorSwisschard 1tablespoonflaxseedoil 1teaspoonumeboshivinegar(seeheadnote) 1⁄2cupwarmplainunsweetenedsoymilk

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1smallbunchgreenonions,greenpartonly,finelyminced 1teaspoonsalt Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntiltender,about20minutes. 2.Inalargesaucepanofboilingwater,cookthekaleuntiltender,3to4minutes.Drainwelland

transfertolargebowl.Addtheoilandvinegarandtosstocombine. 3.Drainthepotatoesandmashwellwiththewarmsoymilkandmargarine.Blendinthecooked

kale,greenonions,salt,andpeppertotaste.Serveimmediately.

Rosemary-ScentedMashedPotatoesWithLimas

Makes4to6servings Thelimabeansremainsomewhatchunkyinthissimplerusticrecipe.Ifyoupreferasmootherversion,pureethecookedlimasinafoodprocessorandthenincorporatethemintothemashedpotatoes.Thisrecipecanalsobemadewithchickpeasorfavabeans.

1cupfrozenlimabeans 2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 1teaspoonmincedfreshrosemary 3tablespoonsveganmargarine Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthelimabeansuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandtransfertoamediumbowl.Useapotatomasherorricertocoarselymashthebeansandsetaside.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesandrosemaryuntilpotatoesaretender,about20minutes.Drainwellandtransfertoalargemixingbowl.

3.Addthemargarineanduseapotatomasherorricertomashthepotatoes.Addthemashedlimabeansandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Continuemashingthepotatoandlimabeanmixtureuntilthedesiredconsistencyisreached.Serveimmediately.

FennelAndGarlicMashedPotatoes

Makes4servingsto6 Garlicandfenneltransformeverydaymashedpotatoesintosuper-lusciousspuds.Fragrantgroundfennelseedamplifiesthemildlicoriceflavorofthefennelbulb.ThesepotatoespairnicelywiththeTempehwithLemonandCapersorthePan-SearedSeitanwithArtichokeandOlives.

2poundsYukonGoldpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 4garliccloves,peeled 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1fennelbulb,finelychopped,frondsreserved 1teaspoongroundfennelseed Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄2cupplainunsweetenedsoymilk

1.Inalargesaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,addthepotatoesandgarlic.Cookuntiltender,about20minutes.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthefennelbulbandcookuntilsoftened,stirringoccasionally.Addthefennelseedandsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookuntiltender,about10minutes.Stirinthemargarineandsoymilkandkeepwarmoverlowheat.

3.Drainthepotatoesandgarlicandreturntothesaucepan. 4.Mashthepotatoeswithapotatomasherorricer,thenstirinthefennelmixtureandmixwellto

incorporatealltheingredients.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.

SpicedOven-RoastedPotatoSticks

Makes4servings ThehealthyalternativetoFrenchfriesgetsevenhealthierbyusingacombinationofsweetandwhitepotatoes.InadditiontocontributinglotsofvitaminA,thesweetpotatoesprovidealovelyflavorandcolorcontrast.TheoptionalsprinklingofOldBaySeasoningaddsextraflavor.Forvariety,youcansubstitutedifferentherbsorspicesfortheOldBay,suchasCajunseasoning,asprinklingofherbesdeProvence,orjerkspices.

¾poundrussetpotatoes,peeledorwellscrubbed ¾poundsweetpotatoes,peeled 1teaspoonOldBaySeasoning(optional) Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Cutthewhiteandsweetpotatoesinhalflengthwise,thencuteachhalfinto1⁄2-inchslices.Cuteach

sliceinhalflengthwiseandplacetheminabowl.SprinklewiththeOldBaySeasoning,ifusing,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Drizzlewitholiveoilandtosstocoat.

3.Arrangethepotatoesonthepreparedbakingsheetinasinglelayer.Bakefor20minutes,turnonce,andbakeuntilcrispandbrown,about15minuteslonger.Serveimmediately.

RosemaryFingerlingPotatoesWithCaramelizedShallots

Makes4servings Servingthesesweet,butteryfingerlingpotatoes(namedfortheirfingerlikeshape)andshallotscanmakeanymealspecial,especiallywhenseasonedwithfragrantrosemaryandatouchofsugar.

11⁄2poundfingerlingpotatoes,unpeeled

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 5smallshallots,halvedlengthwise 1teaspoonsugar Sweetpaprika Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1teaspoonchoppedfreshrosemary

1.Inasaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cookthepotatoesuntilalmosttender,about12minute.Drain,patdry,andsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,sprinklewiththesugar,andcookuntilsoftenedandslightlycaramelized,about7minutes.Addthepotatoesandseasonwithpaprikaandsaltandpeppertotaste.Sprinklewiththerosemaryandcontinuecookinguntilthepotatoesarecoatedandtender,5to7minutes.Serveimmediately.

RoastedBabyPotatoesWithSpinach,Olives,AndGrapeTomatoes

Makes4servings Thisrecipehaseverythingyouwantinasidedish—easeofpreparation,depthofflavor,and,ifyou'relikeme,potatoes!Oncethepotatoesareroasted,thespinach,olives,andtomatoesarestirredinandputbackintheovenjustlongenoughtoheatthefinalingredients.Thereareanumberofwaystotransformthisdishwithasimplechangeofseasonings.Forexample,omitthesavoryandadddriedbasilororeganoforanItalianflavor,perhapsaddingafewshakesofcrushedredpepperandsomemincedgarlicaswell.Youcanalsoaddsomechoppedfreshherbsattheendtomirrorthedriedherbsortocomplementthem.

11⁄2poundsbabyredpotatoes,unpeeled,halvedorquartered,dependingonsize

3tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄2teaspoonsdriedsavory

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2cupsfreshbabyspinach 1cupripegrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1⁄3cupblackolives,pittedandhalved

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Arrangethepotatoesinasinglelayerinthepreparedpan.Drizzlewiththeoliveoilandseasonwiththesavoryandsaltandpeppertotaste.Roastuntiltenderandgoldenbrown,about30minutes.

3.About5minutesbeforethepotatoesarereadytoserve,removefromtheovenandaddthespinach,tomatoes,andolives.Tossgentlytocombineandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Returnthepantotheoventowiltthespinachandheatthetomatoes,about5to7minutes.Serveimmediately.

PotatoAndRootVegetablePaillasson

Makes4to6servings ThisdishisnamedfortheFrenchwordforawovenstrawdoormatbecauseofthe"strawmat"appearanceofthevegetableswhencooked.Ultimately,it'sjustafancywaytomakehashbrownpotatoes.Youcanadddifferentherbsorspicestochangeuptheflavor,ifyoulike.

2mediumrussetpotatoes,peeledandshredded(about2cupswhenshredded) 2mediumcarrots,shredded(about1cupwhenshredded) 2mediumparsnips,shredded(about1cupwhenshredded 2mediumshallots,minced 2greenonions,minced 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1.Squeezeoutasmuchliquidaspossiblefromthepotatoesandtransferthemtoalargebowl.Addthecarrots,parsnips,shallots,greenonions,salt,andpepper.Tosstocombine.

2.Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Spreadthevegetablemixtureintheskillet.Pressthevegetablesflatwithaspatula.Coverandcookuntilgoldenbrownonthebottom,about15minutes.Useaspatulatoloosentheedgesandgivethepanashaketohelploosenitfromthebottomofthepan.Useaspatulatohelpslidethepaillassonoutofthepanandontoalargeplate.

3.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining2tablespoonsoilovermediumheat.Invertthepaillassonontoanotherplateandthenslideitbackintoskillet,brownedsideup.Cook,uncovered,untilthebottomisgoldenbrown,12to15minutes.Toserve,slideontoacuttingboardandcutintowedges.Serveimmediately.

PotatoPancakesWithGreenOnions

Makes4servings Greenonionsandparsleyaddflecksofgreentothesecrispfriedpotatopancakes.RecipetesterEdieFidlerservedthesetoherGermanmother,whothoughtthesewerejustasgoodasherown.Servethemhotwithcinnamon-lacedapplesauceorvegansourcream.Ashreddedsmallyellowonioncanbeusedtoreplacethegreenonions,ifyouprefer.

11⁄2poundsrussetpotatoes

1mediumbunchgreenonions,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Peelandgratethepotatoes,placetheminacolander,andsetitoveralargebowl.Useyourhandstosqueezetheliquidfromthepotatoes.Pourofftheliquidanddiscard.Transferthesqueezedpotatoestothebowl.Addthegreenonions,parsley,flour,bakingpowder,salt,andpepperandmixwell.

2.Preheattheovento275°F.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Pressaheapingtablespoonofthepotatomixtureflat,thengentlyplaceinthehotoil.Repeatthisprocesstomake3or4morepotatopancakesandaddthemtothepan.Donotcrowd.Fryuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,7to8minutestotal.Removethecookedpancakestopapertowelstodrain,thentransfertoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.

SweetPotatoPancakes

Makes4servings Anicechangefromregularpotatopancakes,thesearemadewithsweetpotatoesandatouchofcreamypeanutbutterforflavorandtohelpholdthemtogether—it'salsoagreatsellingpointforfinickychildren.Variationsincludeusingalmondbutterinsteadofpeanutbutterorcilantroinsteadofparsley.Ifyouwanttoaddatouchofheat,addsomemincedhotchileorafewshakesofcayenne.

11⁄2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandshredded

1smallyellowonion,shredded 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1tablespooncreamypeanutbutter 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

11⁄2teaspoonssalt

1⁄2teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inalargebowl,combinethesweetpotatoes,onion,parsley,peanutbutter,flour,bakingpowder,salt,andpepperandmixwell.

2.Preheattheovento275°F.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Pressaheapingtablespoonofthepotatomixtureflatbetweenyourhands,thengentlyplaceitinthehotoil.Make3or4morepancakesinthesamewayandaddtothepan.Donotcrowd.Frythepancakesuntiltheedgesbecomegoldenbrownandcrisp,turningonce,about4minutesperside.Removethecookedpancakestopapertowelstodrain,thentransfertoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.

Rum-SpikedSweetPotatoesWithPomegranatePecans

Makes4servings Thesesweetpotatoes,fragrantwithrumandcrunchypecans,willstealtheshowatyournextThanksgivingdinner.Ifyoucan'tfindbottledpomegranatemolasses(availableatIndianandMiddleEasternmarketsorgourmetgrocers),makeyourownPomegranateMolasses.

2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

Salt 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedpecans

2tablespoonspomegranatemolasses,homemade(seePomegranateMolasses)orstore-bought 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonsdarkrum 1tablespoonsugar Freshlygroundblackpepper

1.Placethesweetpotatoesinasaucepanwithwatertocoverandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolow,saltthewater,cover,andsimmeruntiljusttender,8to10minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Toastthepecansinadryskilletovermedium-highheatfor3minutes,stirringfrequentlysotheydon'tburn.Stirinthepomegranatemolassesandcookuntilthepecansarecoatedandbegintocaramelized,about3minutes.

3.Removefromtheheatandsetasideonwaxedpaperorothernonsticksurface,keepingthemseparatedsotheydon'thardentogether.

4.Heattheoilinalargeskilletovermediumheat.Addthereservedsweetpotatoesandcookuntiltheedgesbegintocrisp,about5minutes.Stirintherumandsugarandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthepotatoesarecoated.Toserve,transferthesweetpotatoestoaservingbowlandtopwiththereservedpecans.Serveimmediately.

SpicedSweetPotatoesWithDriedCherries

Makes4servings Vibrantlycoloredandexceptionallyflavorful,thesepotatoesareasspicyastheyaresweet.Driedcherriesaddanunexpectednuance,butiftheyareunavailable,sweeteneddriedcranberriesfillinquitewell.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 11⁄2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandcutinto

1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄4cupwater

1tablespoonpuremaplesyruporagavenectar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

Salt 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcherries

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookfor5minutes.Addthesweetpotatoes,cover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,for10minutes.

2.Addthewater,maplesyrup,lemonjuice,chilipowder,allspice,cayenne,andsalttotaste.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilthepotatoesaretender,about10minuteslonger.About2minutesbeforereadytoserve,stirinthecherries.Serveimmediately.

SweetPotatoAndAppleGratin

Makes4to6servings Thistastyautumndishcombinesthenaturalsweetnessofapplesandsweetpotatoeswithfragrant"applepie"spices,givingitagoodbalanceofsavoryandsweetflavors.It'salsoverykid-friendlyandmakesaterrificadditiontoaThanksgivingdinnermenu.

1cupwater 3tablespoonsveganmargarine 2poundssweetpotatoes,peeledandshredded 1largeGrannySmithapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 11⁄2tablespoonslightbrownsugar

1teaspoongroundallspice 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonscoarselygroundpecansorothernuts

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilalargegratindishor10-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Add2tablespoonsofthemargarine,stirringtomelt.Addthesweetpotatoes,apple,sugar,allspice,cinnamon,salt,andpepper.Mixthoroughly,thenspoonthemixtureintothepreparedgratindish.

3.Dotwiththeremaining1tablespoonmargarine.Bakeuntilfirmandcrisparoundtheedges,50to60minutes.Duringthelast10minuteofbaking,sprinklewiththepecans.Serveimmediately.

Thyme-ScentedSweetPotatoesWithBlackOlivesAndGarlic

Makes4servings Ifthoseawfulcandiedsweetpotatoesinacanhaveleftyouavoidingsweetpotatoesateveryturn,youneedtotrythemfreshandpreparedinasavoryratherthansweetway.Thisrecipe,redolentofgarlicandthymeandstuddedwithblackolives,shouldchangeyourmindaboutsweetpotatoesonceandforall.

11⁄2poundssweetpotatoes

2tablespoonsoliveoil,plusmoreifdesired 3garliccloves,crushed 1teaspoondriedthyme Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄3cuppittedoil-curedblackolives

1.Peelthesweetpotatoes,cutinhalflengthwise,thencutinto1⁄4-inchslices.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheslicedsweetpotatoesandgarlic.Sprinklewiththethymeandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookfor1minute,stirringtocoat.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthepotatoesaretender,about20minutes.

3.Afewminutesbeforeitisdonecooking,addtheolivesandtaste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Drizzlewithalittleadditionaloliveoil,ifdesired.Serveimmediately.

RoastedRatatouilleGratin

Makes4to6servings RatatouilleisaclassicvegetablemélangefromProvenceusuallymadeupofeggplant,bellpeppers,tomatoes,onions,andherbs,althoughtheingredientsandproportionsvaryfromcooktocook.Traditionallysimmeredontopofthestove,thisoven-bakedvariationisadeliciouschange,andyoucancookandserveitinthesamebakingdish.Ratatouillecanalsobeservedatroomtemperatureandspoonedontotoastedbreadasanappetizer.Oraddwhitebeanstothisgratinandserveitoverriceoranothergrain,foraheartymaindish.

1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumeggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 1mediumzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1(28-ounce)candicedtomatoes,drained 3garliccloves,crushedandcoarselychopped 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 11⁄2teaspoonsdriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄4cupdryunseasonedbreadcrumbs

2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio(optional)

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilalargegratindishor9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheonion,eggplant,bellpepper,zucchini,tomatoes,andgarlic.Drizzle

with2tablespoonsoftheoilandseasonwiththeparsley,1teaspoonofthethyme,salt,andblackpepper.Tosstocombine.

3.Spreadthevegetablemixtureinthepreparedgratindish.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntilthevegetablesaretender,about45minutes.

4.Uncoverandsprinklewiththebreadcrumbs,remaining1⁄2teaspoonthyme,andParmesan,ifusing.Drizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonofoil.Bake,uncovereduntilcrumbsarelightlybrowned,about15minuteslonger.Servehotdirectlyfromthegratindish.

CaramelizedRootVegetables

Makes4servings Asweetandsourflavorbalanceofsherryvinegarandsugarcreatesalusciousflavorharmonywithbraisedrootvegetables.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 4mediumshallots,halvedorquartered 3largecarrots,cutinto1-inchchunks 3largeparsnips,cutinto1-inchchunks 2smallturnips,cutinto1-inchdice 1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar

1⁄4cupwater

1⁄4cupsherryvinegar

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandshallotsandcookfor1minutetosoften.Addthecarrots,parsnips,andturnipsandcook,stirring,untillightlybrownandsoftened,about5minutes.

2.Stirinthesugarand2tablespoonsofthewaterandcook,stirringuntilthesugardissolves,about5minutes.

3.Stirintheremaining2tablespoonswaterandthevinegarandsimmerfor2to3minutestoblendtheflavors.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Coverandcookonlowuntilthevegetablesaresoft,about25minutes,stirringoccasionally.Serveimmediately.

WinterSaladSauté

Makes4servings Thisisafunwaytoturnthetableonthecrispgreensalad.Thebesttimetoservethisisduringwinter'sdeepfreeze,whenyouwantwarmfoodtohelptakethechilloff.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,halvedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2mediumEnglishcucumbers,peeled,halvedlengthwise,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

5leavesredleaflettuce,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 6ripecherrytomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntiltender,5minutes.Addthecucumberandcookuntilslightlysoftened,2minutes.

2.Addthelettuceandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook1minute.Addthetomatoesandparsleyandcook1minutelonger.Serveimmediately.

SesameSpinach

Makes4servings ThisrecipeisinspiredbytheJapanesesaladcalledgomai,madewithchilledspinachandatahinidressing.Insteadofasalad,it'spresentedhereasahotsidedish.

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1garlicclove,minced 1⁄4cuptoastedsesameoil

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach 1tablespoonblacksesameseeds,forgarnish

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetahini,lemonjuice,garlic,oil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmoothandsetaside.

2.Placethespinachinalargepotwith2tablespoonsofwaterovermediumheat.Coverandcookuntilthespinachiswiltedandthewaterisevaporated,stirringoccasionally,3to4minutes.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Transferthespinachtoabowlanddrizzlewiththetahinisauce.Sprinklewithsesameseedsandserveimmediately.

Indian-SpicedSpinach(Saag)

Makes4servings Sincefreshspinachcanbeexpensive,Iprefertosaveitforrecipeswhereitsflavoristhestar.That'swhyIusefrozenspinachwhenImakesaag,sincethefragrantIndianspicesaredeliciouslydominant,andthespinachflavorisinthebackground.Thatsaid,youcancertainlyusefreshspinachtomakethis,ifyouprefer.

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 1smallyellowonion,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoongroundcumin 1teaspoongroundcoriander 1teaspoongarammasala 1ripetomato,chopped 1(10-ounce)packagefrozenchoppedspinach,thawed 1⁄4cupwater

Salt

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Addthegarlicandgingerandcookuntilfragrant,30seconds.Stirinthecumin,coriander,andgarammasala.

2.Addthetomato,spinach,andwater.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Simmer,uncovered,untilthespinachiscookedandtheflavorsareblended,about15minutes.

3.Transferthespinachmixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandpuree.Returnthepureedspinachtothesaucepanandheatuntilhot.Serveimmediately.

BabySpinachWithLemonAndGarlic

Makes4servings Besuretoaddthelemonjuicejustasyou'rereadytoservesoitdoesn'thavetimetodiscolorthespinach.Foraddedrichness,swirlinatablespoonofveganmargarinejustbeforeyouaddthelemonjuice.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2garliccloves,minced 9ouncesfreshbabyspinach Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Inaskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandspinachandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untilthespinachiswilted,about5minutes.

2.Sprinklewithlemonjuiceandserveimmediately.

SpaghettiSquashWithTomatoesAndBasil

Makes4servings Spaghettisquashisadarlingofthecarb-countingsetbecauseitcontainsafractionofthecarbohydratesfoundinactualspaghetti.Butit'salsojustplainfuntomakeandeat.Whileyoucertainlycouldjustserveitstraightfromitsshell,Iliketosautéitinabitofoliveoilandgarlicforaddedflavor.Freshgrapetomatoesandbasiladdcolorandtexture.

1largespaghettisquash 2tablespoonsoliveoil 3garliccloves,minced 11⁄2cupsripegrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise

1⁄4cupshreddedfreshbasilleaves

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargepotofboilingwater,cookthesquashuntilitissoftwhenpiercedwithafork,30to40minutes.

2.Halvethesquashlengthwise,scoopouttheseeds,anddiscard.Useaforktoscrapeoutthestrandsofsquashandtransferthemtoabowl.Discardtheshell.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegarlicandcookuntilfragrant,30seconds.Addthecookedsquash,tomatoes,basil,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,stirring,untilhot,about5minutes.Serveimmediately.

Orange-And-Maple–BakedAcornSquash

Makes4servings Thisisaneasyandprettywaytoprepareacornsquash.Theorangejuiceandmaplesyrupgiveitasweetflavorboost.

1mediumacornsquash 1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice

3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside. 2.Cutthesquashcrosswiseintohalf-inchringsandremoveseeds.Arrangethesquashringsinthe

preparedbakingpanandsprinklewithorangejuice,maplesyrup,cinnamon,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Serveimmediately

Bourbon-BakedSquash

Makes4servings Justasmallamountofbourbonisusedtoenrichtheflavorofthesquash,butifyouprefernottoimbibe,useapplejuiceorotherfruitjuiceinstead.

2smallacornorotherroundwintersquashes,halvedlengthwiseandseeded 4teaspoonsveganmargarine 4teaspoonssugar 4teaspoonsbourbon 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Arrangethesquashhalvesinthepreparedpan,cutsideup.

2.Intoeachsquashcavityplace1teaspooneachofthemargarine,sugar,andbourbon.Sprinkleeachwithallspiceandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Covertightlywithfoilandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

YellowSquashWithCorn,Edamame,AndDill

Makes4servings Protein-richedamame,orgreensoybeans,arewidelyavailableinsupermarkets,bothfreshandfrozen,aswellasinandoutofthepod.Thisgreat-tastingandnutritiousingredientismorethanjustatrendyappetizer,asthisrecipeshows.Ittakesedamameandtreatsitlikedown-homelimabeansinthisvariationonsuccotash.

1cupshelledfreshorfrozenedamame 1mediumyellowsummersquash,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedfreshdillweed

1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

Salt

1.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingsaltedwater,cooktheedamameuntiltender,about10minutes.Drainandsetaside.

2.Steamthesquashandcornuntiljusttender,3to4minutes.Setaside. 3.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Stirinthedillweed,lemonjuice,andcayenne.

Addthecookededamame,squash,andcorn.Seasonwithsalttotaste.Tosstocombineandsimmeruntilhot,about3minutes.Serveimmediately.

RoastedRosemaryYellowSquashAndChayote

Makes4servings Myprolificsummercropofsquashkeepsmebusythinkingofnewwaystoservethem.Roastingbringsouttheirnaturalsweetnessandpungentrosemarymakesaninterestingchangefromtheparsleyorbasilmoreoftenassociatedwiththesevegetables.

2mediumchayote,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2smallyellowsummersquash,halvedlengthwise,seeded,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonchoppedfreshrosemaryor1⁄2teaspoondriedrosemary,crushed

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1cupripecherryorgrapetomatoes,halvedlengthwise

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Arrangethechayoteandyellowsquashina9x13-inchbakingpan.Addthegarlic,oil,androsemary,andseasontowithsaltandpeppertotaste.Tosstocoat.

2.Roastuntilthevegetablesaretender,about20minutes,stirringonce.Addthetomatoesandroast15minutesmore.Serveimmediately.

ZucchiniSautéWithSun-DriedTomatoes,Olives,AndPeppers

Makes4servings Fast,easy,andloadedwithMediterraneanflavors,thissautéisagreatwaytoenjoyzucchini.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 4smallzucchini,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2garliccloves,minced Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto

1⁄4-inchstrips

1⁄4cupkalamataolives,pittedandhalved

2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthezucchini,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,turningonce,about7minutes.

2.Addthegarlicandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook1minutelonger. 3.Stirinthesun-driedtomatoes,olives,parsley,andlemonjuiceandcookuntilhot,about2minutes

longer.Serveimmediately.

ZucchiniWalnutFritters

Makes4to6servings Tendersweetzucchiniuniteswithcrunchywalnutsandthepotatohelpsbringitalltogetherinthesecrispyfritters.Forextraflavor,youcanadduptoateaspoonofyourfavoritemincedfreshherbtothemixture,butIpreferlettingthezucchiniandwalnutsshineontheirown.

1mediumzucchini,finelyshredded 1smallpotato,peeledandfinelyshredded 1⁄4cupmincedgreenonion

¾cupfinelygroundwalnuts 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupall-purposeflour,plusmoreifneeded

Oliveoil,forfrying

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Inalargebowl,combinethezucchini,potato,greenonion,walnuts,parsley,bakingpowder,salt,andpepper.Stirintheflour,addingmoreifneededtomakeathickbatter.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.Scoopalargetablespoonfulofthefritterbatterintothehotoil.Addasmanyfrittersasyoucanwithoutcrowding.Flattenthefritterswithaspatula.Fryuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,6to8minutestotal.Removethecookedfritterstoaheat-proofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Serveimmediately.

RoastedZucchiniAndTomatoes

Makes4servings Thisisanadaptationofmymother'szucchinirecipethatI'veenjoyedsincechildhood.Insteadofcombiningtheingredientsontopofthestove,Icookthemintheoven,givingthedishanaddeddimensionofflavorthatonlycomesfromroasting.

4smallzucchini,halvedlengthwise 1⁄2smallyellowonion,chopped

2garliccloves,minced 4ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1tablespoonoliveoil 1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Cutthezucchiniinto1⁄4-inchslicesandplaceinthepreparedpan.Addtheonion,garlic,tomatoes,oil,basil,oregano,andsaltandpeppertotaste,tossingtocoat.

2.Roast,uncovered,untiltender,stirringonceabouthalfwaythrough,30to40minutes. 3.Transfertoaservingbowl,tosswiththeparsley,andserveimmediately.

Cornmeal-CrustedFriedGreenTomatoes

Makes4servings ForadeliciousSouthern-styletreat,servethesespicysucculenttomatoeswiththeRemouladeSauce.Greentomatoesaretraditionalandfavoredfortheirfirmtexture,althoughunderriperedtomatoescouldbesubstitutediftheyarefirmenoughtoholdtheirshapewhencooked.Cajunseasoningcanbefoundinthespicesectionofanysupermarketandusuallycontainsamixtureofpaprika,groundcayenne,onionpower,andgarlicpowder,andsometimesthyme,oregano,orceleryseed,amongotherspices.

1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal

1⁄2teaspoonCajunseasoning

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

3or4firmgreentomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inashallowbowl,combinethecornmeal,Cajunseasoning,salt,andpepper.Dredgethetomatoslicesinthecornmealmixture,turningtocoatbothsides.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetomatoslicesandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,about8minutestotal.Serveimmediately.

Panko-FriedGreenTomatoesWithPeanutSauce

Makes4servings ThisclassicfromtheAmericanSouthgetsanAsianmakeoverwithapankocrumbcoatingandacreamypeanutsauce.Ifyoucan'tfindpanko,substituteregularunseasonedbreadcrumbs.

¾cuppanko 3or4firmgreentomatoes,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 3tablespoonscreamypeanutbutter 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonfreshlemonorlimejuice 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Preheattheovento250°F.Placethepankoinashallowbowl.Dipthetomatoslicesinthepanko,turningtocoatonallsides.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetomatoslicesinonelayer,workinginbatchesifnecessary.Seasoneachtomatoslicewithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,turningonce,untilcrisponbothsides,about8minutestotal.Transfertoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheoven.

3.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethepeanutbutter,soysauce,lemonjuice,sugar,andcayenne,stirringtodissolvethesugarandwarmthesauce.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Addatablespoonortwoofwater,ifneeded,fordesiredconsistency.

4.Drizzlethesauceoverthetomatoslicesandserveimmediately.

CurryRoastedVegetables

Makes4to6servings Toturnthesefragrantveggiesintoamain-dishmeal,addacanofchickpeaswhenyouaddthegreenbeansandserveoverfreshlycookedbasmatirice.

2largecarrots,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

2mediumparsnips,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumrussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 1mediumredonion,chopped 1⁄4cupoliveoil

11⁄2tablespoonshotormildcurrypowder

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

8ouncesgreenbeans,trimmedandcutinto1-inchpieces

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingdishandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinethecarrots,parsnips,potato,andonion.Addtheoil,currypowder,salt,

andpepper.Tosstocoatthevegetables. 3.Spreadthevegetablesinthepreparedbakingpanandroastuntilthevegetablesaretenderand

browned,about45minutes. 4.Whilethevegetablesareroasting,steamthegreenbeansuntiltender,about7minutes.Duringthe

last10minutesofroastingtime,addthegreenbeanstotheroastingvegetablesandstirtocombine.Serveimmediately.

VersatileRoastedVegetables

Makes6servings Thevegetablesinthisrecipeweremadetobeslow-roasted—theybecomesweetandcaramelizedandamazinglyflavorful.Here'stheversatilepart:Youcanaddgarlicorchunksofsweetpotatoorcarrot.Omitcertainvegetablesoradddifferentseasonings.Increasethetomatoes,andservethisoverpastaasachunkysauceoraddsautéedseitanneartheendandserveoverrice.

1mediumeggplant,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumzucchini,halvedlengthwiseandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchstrips

1largeredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

3ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1-inchdice 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespoonshreddedfreshbasilleaves,forgarnish 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheeggplant,zucchini,bellpepper,onion,andtomatoes.Addtheoil,

marjoram,driedbasil,thyme,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Tossthevegetablestocoat.Transferthevegetablestothepreparedpan,spreadingthevegetablesinasinglelayer.

3.Roastthevegetablesuntiltenderandjustbeginningtobrown,about1hour,stirringoccasionally.Transfertoalargeservingbowlandsprinklewithfreshbasilandparsley.Serveimmediately.

BalsamicBraisedVegetables

Makes4to6servings Therichbraisingliquidpermeatesthevegetablesastheycook,givingthemadeeplyflavorfulintensity.Totransformthisintoamaindish,adddicedsteamedtempehtobraisewiththevegetablesandserveoveryourfavoritecookedgrain.Youcanvarythevegetablesusedbytheseason—tryitwithwinterrootvegetablessuchascarrots,parsnips,andturnips.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupdicedcelery

3garliccloves,chopped 1⁄3cupbalsamicvinegar

2tablespoonspuremaplesyruporagavenectar 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

¾cupwater 1mediumredonion,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1largecarrot,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumredbellpepper,cutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1smalleggplant,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1mediumzucchini,diced 12smallwhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,wholeorhalveddependingonsize Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthecelery,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthegarlicandcook1minutelonger.Addthebalsamicvinegar,maplesyrup,sugar,parsley,oregano,thyme,salt,blackpepper,andwaterandsimmerforabout10minutesoruntilsaucereducesslightly.Setaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrot,bellpepper,eggplant,zucchini,andmushrooms.Coverandcooktosoftenslightly,about8minutes.

3.Addthebalsamicbraisingliquid.Cover,reduceheattomedium-low,andsimmeruntilthevegetablesarejusttender,stirringoccasionally,about25minutes.Uncoverandcook12to15minuteslongertoreducetheliquid.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveimmediately.

GrilledVegetableSkewersWithCharmoulaSauce

Makes4servings CharmoulasauceisafragrantlyherbalMoroccansaucetraditionallyusedtoflavorfishdishes.Inthisrecipeitispairedwithawidevarietyofvegetables,butIalsoliketouseitforgrilledtofuorportobellomushrooms.Ifusingwoodenskewers,soaktheminwaterforatleast30minutesbeforeusetopreventburning.

¾cupcoarselychoppedfreshparsley ¾cupcoarselychoppedfreshcilantro 3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄2teaspoonsweetpaprika

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1mediumredbellpepper,cutlengthwiseinto11⁄2-inchsquares

1smalleggplant,cutinto1-inchchunks 1mediumzucchini,cutinto1-inchchunks 12whitemushrooms,lightlyrinsedandpatteddry 12ripecherrytomatoes

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheparsley,cilantro,andgarlicandprocessuntilfinelyminced.Addthecoriander,cumin,paprika,salt,cayenne,lemonjuice,andoil.Processuntilsmooth.Transfertoasmallbowl.

2.Preheatthegrill.Threadthebellpepper,eggplant,zucchini,mushrooms,andtomatoesontoskewersandarrangetheminashallowbakingdish.Pourabouthalfofthecharmoulasauceovertheskeweredvegetablesandmarinateatroomtemperaturefor20minutes.

3.Placetheskeweredvegetablesonthehotgrilldirectlyovertheheatsource.Grilluntilthevegetablesarebrownedandtender,turningoncehalfwaythroughthegrilling,about10minutestotal.Transfertoaplatterandspoontheremainingsauceoverall.Serveimmediately.

BroiledVegetableSkewers

Arrangetheskeweredvegetablesonabroilerpanandplaceunderthebroiler,about4inchesfromtheheat.Broiluntilcookedontheinsideandbrownedontheoutside,about8minutestotal,turningoncehalfwaythrough.

ChimichurriGrilledVegetables

Makes4servings ChimichurriisagarlickyherbsauceofArgentinathattraditionallyaccompaniesgrilledmeats,butitmakesagreatsauceforgrilledvegetablesaswell.Iliketoservetheseflavorfulveggiesonabedoffreshlycookedquinoaorcoconutriceandblackbeans.

2mediumshallots,quartered 3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄3cupfreshparsleyleaves

1⁄4cupfreshbasilleaves

2teaspoonsfreshthyme 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupoliveoil

1mediumredonion,halvedlengthwise,thenquartered 1mediumsweetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1largeredoryellowbellpepper,cutinto11⁄2-inchpieces

2smallzucchini,cutdiagonallyinto1⁄2-inchthickslices

2ripeplantains,halvedlengthwise,thencutinhalfhorizontally

1.Preheatthegrill.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheshallotsandgarlicandprocessuntilminced.Addtheparsley,basil,thyme,salt,andpepperandpulseuntilfinelyminced.Addthelemonjuiceandoliveoilandprocessuntilwellblended.Transfertoasmallbowl.

2.Brushthevegetableswiththechimichurrisauceandplacethemonthegrill. 3.Turnthevegetablesinthesameorderyouputthemonthegrill.Brushthevegetableswithmoreof

thechimichurrisauceandcontinuetogrilluntilthevegetablesaretender,about10to15minutesforeverythingbuttheplantains,whichshouldbedoneinabout7minutes.Servehot,drizzledwiththeremainingsauce.

RoastedChimichurriVegetables

Tosstheonionandsweetpotatosliceswitholiveoilandplacethemina9x13-inchbakingdish.Roastina400°Fovenfor30minutes.Addtheremainingvegetablesandthechimichurrisauceandtosstocombine.Returntotheovenandroastanother30minutesoruntilallthevegetablesaretender,turningonceabouthalfwaythrough,sothevegetablesbrownnicelyallover.

Breads

Simplythinkingaboutthefragranceandtasteofhomemadebreadevokesasenseofcomfortandwell-being.Yetthisancientandbasic"staffoflife"ismoreoftenpurchasedatastorethanbakedathome.This,despitethefactthat,althoughbreadcanbeoneofthemosteconomicalfoodstomakefromscratch,acrustyloafof"artisan"breadatthemarketcanoftensetyoubackmorethanafewdollars.Still,mostpeopleoptforbuyingratherthanbaking,mostlyforconvenience. Forvegans,makingbreadcanbemoreofanecessity.Purchasingready-madebreadcaninvolvealotoflabelreadingbecausedairy,eggs,andotheranimalproductsareoftenpresent. Whilemostbreadssharethefoundationingredientsofflourandwater,anastoundingvarietycanbecreatedfromthosehumbleingredients.Inthischapter,youwillfindsometastyrepresentatives,fromyeastbreadstoquickbreads,crackerstomuffins,andflatbreadstobiscuits. Yeastbreadscanbetime-consumingtopreparebecauseofthenecessarykneadingandrisingsteps,buttheycanalsobethemostsatisfying.Perhapsequaltothegreatflavorandaromaofhome-bakedbreadissimplythesatisfactionofmakingitfromscratchyourself. Iftimeisn'tonyourside,quickbreadsmaysatisfyyoururgetobakeinafractionofthetime.Whethersweetorsavory,muffins,biscuits,andsconescanmakewonderfuladditionstomealsanytimeofday—orbetweenmealswithahotcupofteaorcoffee. Roundingoutthechapterisaselectionofflatbreadsandcrackersthataresurprisinglysimpletomake. Ifyouliketobake,thenyoushouldenjoythevarietyofveganbakedgoodsinthischapter.Andifyou'venevertriedbaking,theserecipesareeasytofollowandmayjustgetyouhooked. Note:Mostoftherecipescallforall-purposeflour.Ifyou'dlikeamorewhole-grainbread,youcansubstitutespeltflourforallorpartoftheall-purposeflour,sinceitisprovidesthemostsimilarloavesintexturewhilestillbeingawholegrain.Youcanalsousewhole-wheatflourforpartoftheflour,whichwillresultindenserloaves.Thereare,ofcourse,numerousotherfloursthatyoumightwanttoexperimentwith,suchasthosemadefromoat,rice,corn,soy,andmore,eachaddingitsownuniquetasteandtexturetobakedgoods. Note:Theovenrackpositionusedintherecipesshouldbethemiddlepositionunlessotherwisespecified.YEASTBREADS

BasicWhiteBread

Makes1loaf Thisdeliciousandunpretentiousbreadconjuresupchildhoodmemoriesoftheloavesmymotherusedtobake.Reconnectwithyourfamilytraditionsorstartnewones.Trythebreadwithorganicpeanutbutterandgood(ifnothomemade)jamforafabulousPB&J—orwithanytoppingyoulike.

11⁄2cupswarmwater

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2teaspoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonssalt

4cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour

1.Inalargebowl,combine1⁄2cupofthewaterwiththeyeastandstiruntildissolved.Addtheremaining1cupwater,oliveoil,sugar,salt,and2cupsoftheflour.Mixwell.

2.Stirinenoughoftheremainingflourtomakeasoftdough.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about5minutes.

3.Placeinalightlyoiledbowl,turningtocoatthetop.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about30minutes.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.

4.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.Punchthedoughdownandturnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Shapethedoughintoaloafandplaceitinthepreparedpan.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplacefor30minutes.

5.Preheattheovento400°F.Uncoverthedoughanduseasharpknifetomake3diagonalslashesacrossthetopoftheloaf.Bakefor15minutes,thenreducetheheatto350°Fandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about30minutes.Coolonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.

BreadStorageTips

Itisbesttousehomebakedbreadshortlyafteritismade,sinceitdoesn'tstayfreshformorethanadayorso.Oncebreadiscompletelycoolafterbaking,youcanwraptheloafwellinplasticwrap.Ifusingwithinadayortwo,breadcanbestoredatroomtemperature.Beyondthatitwillgostalequickly,or, ifhumid,itmaydevelopmold.Refrigerationwill causebread to dryout quickly, but in hotweather, refrigeration is preferable to keeping it atroomtemperaturefortoolong.Ifnotusingthebreadrightaway,itcanbestoredinthefreezer.Breadsfreezewellandthisisthebestchoiceforstoragelongerthanafewdays.Tofreezebread,firstwrapitinplasticwrapandthendouble-wrapitinfoil.Frozenbreadwillkeepwellforamonthtosixweeksinthefreezer.Thawfrozenbreadatroomtemperaturebeforeusing.

WholeWheatRaisinBread

Makes1loaf Thiswholesomedenseloafgetsitssubtlesweetnessfrommolassesand,ofcourse,theraisinsandatouchofcinnamon.Itmakesexcellenttoast—tryittoastedwithasmearofveganmargarine.Speltflourisalsoagoodchoiceforthisrecipesinceithasanuttyflavorsimilartowholewheat.

3tablespoonsdarkmolasses 1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

11⁄2cupwarmplainsoymilk

2cupswholewheatflour 2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄4teaspoonssalt

1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1cupregularorgoldenraisins

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethemolassesandyeast.Add1⁄4cupofthesoymilkandstiruntilyeastisdissolved.Setitasidefor5minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethewheatflour,all-purposeflour,salt,cinnamon,andraisins.Addtheyeastmixtureandtheremaining11⁄4cupssoymilk,stirringtoformasoftdough.

3.Kneadthedoughfor5minutes,thenplaceitinalightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.

4.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetitaside.Punchthedoughdownandturnitoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Shapethedoughintoaloafandplaceitinthepreparedpan.Coverwithplasticwraporacleanteatowelandletriseinawarmplacefor1hour.

5.Preheattheovento350°F.Uncoverthedoughandbakefor45minutes,oruntilthetopisgoldenbrown.Duringthelast20minutesofbakingtime,coverlooselywithfoil.

6.Removetheloaffromtheovenandsetasidetocoolfor5minutes,thenturnoutontoawireracktocoolfor30minutesbeforeslicing.

Three-GrainBread

Makes1loaf Thesturdinessofwheatcombineswithmellowoatflourandsubtlysweetcornmealforawholesomeandflavorfulbread.WhenrecipetesterEdieFidlertestedthisfirm-texturedbread,shecommentedthatithadasimilartexturetotheGermanryebreadsheenjoyedwhilegrowingup.Thismakesagreatsandwichbread,butIalsoenjoyitwarmfromtheovenwithsomeveganmargarineandpeachjam.

11⁄4cupshotwater

2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 2tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄4teaspoonssalt

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

11⁄2cupswholewheatflour

11⁄2cupsoatflour

1cupyellowcornmeal

1.Inalargebowl,combinethewater,maplesyrup,oil,andsalt.Letcooluntilwarm(nothot)andaddtheyeast.Stirtocombine,thensetasidefor10minutes.

2.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethewholewheatflour,oatflour,andcornmealandstiruntilwellcombined.Addabouthalftheflourmixturetotheliquidmixture,stirringtoblend.

3.Workintheremainingflourmixtureuntilcombined,turnoutthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Kneadthedoughuntilitissmoothandelastic,about8minutes.

4.Placethedoughintoalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.

5.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheetandsetaside.Punchthedoughdownandturnitoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Shapethedoughintoaroundorlongloafandplaceitonthepreparedbakingsheet.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,setasideinawarmplace,andletriseagainforabout1hour.

6.Preheatovento375°F.Uncoverthedoughanduseasharpknifetocut3diagonalslashesinthetopoftheloaf,about1⁄4inchdeep.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,40to45minutes.Thebreadisdoneifitsoundshollowwhentappedonthebottom.Coolonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.

Oatmeal-WalnutBread

Makes1loaf Combineoats,maplesyrup,andtheaddedcrunchofwalnuts,andyouhaveacozycomfortingloafthatmakesasatisfyingbreadforbreakfastoranytime.Ifyoudon'tlikenutsinyourbread,justleaveoutthewalnuts.WhenTamiNoyestestedthisrecipe,shereported:"Aftermakingthesameoatmealbreadrecipefornearly20yearsdespitetryingothers,thisoneistakingitsplace.Welovedthisbread.Thecrustwasperfectandthecrumbwasjusttherighttexture."

11⁄4cupsboilingwater

1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 11⁄4teaspoonssalt

1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

31⁄4cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour

1⁄2cupfinelychoppedwalnuts

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheboilingwater,oats,margarine,salt,andmaplesyrup.Stirtocombine,thensetasidetocooltolukewarm.Addtheyeast,thenstirintheflourandwalnutsandkneaduntilsmooth,about5minutes.

2.Placethedoughinalightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporcleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubled,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.

3.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpan.Punchthedoughdown,thenshapeitintoaloaf,andplaceitinthepreparedpan.Coverthepanwithplasticwraporcleandishtowelandletriseagainfor45minutes.

4.Preheattheovento375°F.Uncoverandbakethebreaduntilgoldenbrown,35to40minutes.Coverlooselywithfoilifitbeginstobrowntooquickly.Aftercoolinginthepanfor5minutes,removetheloaffromthepanandcoolitonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.

PestoPotatoBread

Makes2loaves Thisindulgentbreadcontainstwoofmyfavoritefoods:fragrantbasilpestoandmashedpotatoes.Enjoyingtheminaloafoffresh-bakedbreadispurejoy.Moistandflavorful,thisbreadneedsnoembellishment,althoughabriefdipingoodoliveoiladdstothedecadence.

1cupplainsoymilk 1cupleftovermashedpotatoes 3tablespoonspesto,homemade(seePestos)orstore-bought 1tablespoonoliveoil 11⁄2teaspoonssalt

1teaspoonsugar 1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

1⁄4cupwarmwater

4cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour,ormoreifneeded

1.Inalargesaucepan,heatthesoymilkuntilhotbutnotboiling.Stirinthepotatoes,pesto,oil,salt,andsugar,stirringuntilwellmixed.Transfertoalargebowlandsetasidetocooltoroomtemperature.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeastandthewater,stirringtodissolvetheyeast.Letthemixturestandfor10minutes,thenstiritintothepotatomixture.Addabouthalftheflour,stirringtocombine.Workintheremainingflourtoformasoftdough,thentransfertoalightlyflouredsurface.Addupto1⁄2cupofadditionalflour,ifneeded.

3.Kneadthedoughuntilitissmoothandelastic,about8minutes,usingadditionalflourasneededtokeepthedoughfromsticking.

4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.

5.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheetandsetitaside.Punchdownthedoughandturnitoutontolightlyflouredsurface.Kneadthedoughfor5minutes.Dividethedoughinhalf,shapeinto2roundloaves,andplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.Covertheloaveswithplasticwraporcleandishtowel.Setasideinawarmplaceandletriseagainfor45minutes.

6.Preheattheovento375°F.Uncoverdoughanduseasharpknifetocut2or3diagonalslashesinthetopofeachloaf.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about35minutes.Thebreadisdoneifitsoundshollowwhentappedonthebottom.Coolonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.

GreatGarlicBread

Makes2loaves IadaptedthisrecipefromonesharedwithmebyrecipetesterToniDalhmeier.Withgreatgarlickyflavorbakedinside,it'sanidealbreadforcrostiniandbruschetta.Justsliceit,toastit,andaddyourfavoritetopping(seeBruschettaAndCrostiniToppings).Asavariation,youcanadd1teaspoonofItalianseasoningtothedoughor1⁄2teaspooneachofdriedbasilandoregano.

4garliccloves 1packetactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

1tablespoonsugar ¾cupwarmwater 2⁄3cupwarmplainsoymilk

1⁄4cupsilkentofu,drained

1tablespoonoliveoil,plusmoreforbrushing 11⁄4teaspoonssalt

1⁄2teaspoongarlicsalt

1cupwholewheatflour 3cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Roastgarlicinasmallungreasedbakingdishuntilgoldenandveryaromatic,about15minutes.Squeezethegarlicoutofitsskinsandmashtoapaste.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeast,sugar,andwarmwaterandsetitaside. 3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethesoymilk,tofu,the1tablespoonofoil,salt,andgarlic

saltandblenduntilsmooth. 4.Inalargebowl,combinethewholewheatflourand21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour.Addthesoymilk

mixtureandtheyeastmixturetothefloursandstirtocombine.Kneadthedoughfor10minutes,sprinklinginasmuchoftheremaining1⁄2cupall-purposeflouruntilthedoughissmooth.Thedoughwillbesoftandsticky.Brushwiththeremainingoil,coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andletriseinwarmplaceuntildoubled,about1hour.

5.Preheatovento425°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheet. 6.Dividethedoughinhalfandshapeinto2longnarrowloaves.Arrangetheloavesontheprepared

pan.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandlettheloavesriseagainfor15minutes.Uncoveranduseasharpknifetocut2or3diagonalslashesinthetopofeachloaf.

7.Bakefor20to25minutes,untilgoldenbrown.Thebreadsaredoneiftheysoundhollowwhentappedonthebottom.Foraddedgarlicflavor,whenthebreadcomesoutoftheoven,brushthetopoftheloaveslightlywithoilandsprinklewithalittlegarlicsalt.Coolfor30minutesonawirerackbeforeslicing.

SunflowerArtisanBread

Makes1loaf Therusticfree-formshape(asopposedtotheuniformityofaloafpan)isahallmarkofanartisanbread.Themostdifficultthingaboutthisheartybreadisnoteatingitfreshfromtheoveninonesitting.

11⁄4cupsplainsoymilk

3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1teaspoonsalt 1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

3cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour 1⁄2cupsunflowerseeds

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesoymilk,maplesyrup,oil,andsaltandheatoverlowheatuntillukewarm.Removefromtheheat,stirintheyeast,andsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsunflowerseeds.Addtheyeastmixtureandmixwelltocombine.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneadfor5minutes.

3.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletrisefor1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.

4.Lightlyoilabakingsheet.Punchthedoughdown,thenshapeitintoaloaf.Placethedoughonthepreparedbakingsheet.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseagainfor1hour.

5.Preheattheovento375°F.Uncoverandbakethebreaduntilgoldenbrown,about40minutes.Duringthelast20minutesofbakingtime,coverthebreadlooselywithfoil.Turntheloafoutontoawireracktocoolfor30minutesbeforeslicing.

RusticLoafWithCuredBlackOlivesAndRosemary

Makes1loaf Asifthearomaofbakingbreadweren'tenough,thisonehastheaddedfragranceofrosemaryandolivestokeepyourmouthwateringuntilit'stimetodigin.

11⁄4cupsplainsoymilk

1tablespoondarkmolasses 1tablespoonoliveoil 11⁄2teaspoonssalt

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflourorbreadflour

2cupswholewheatflour 2teaspoonschoppedfreshrosemaryor1teaspoondried 1⁄2cupoil-curedblackolives,pittedandchopped

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesoymilk,molasses,oil,andsaltandheatoverlowheatuntillukewarm.Stirintheyeastandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheall-purposeflourand1⁄2cupofthewheatflourandmixuntilwellcombined.Addtheyeastmixtureandmixwell.

3.Addtheremaining11⁄2cupsofthewholewheatflourandtherosemaryandkneadthedoughfor3minutes.Addtheolivesandkneadjustlongenoughtoincorporatethemintothedough.

4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningtocoatthedough.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubled,about1hour.Testdoughbypokingitwithyourfinger.It'sreadyiftheindentationfromyourfingerremains.

5.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetitaside.Punchthedoughdownandturnitoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Shapethedoughintoaloafandplaceitonthepreparedbakingsheet.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel.Setasideinawarmplaceandletriseagainfor1hour.

6.Preheatovento375°F.Uncoveranduseasharpknifetocut2or3diagonalslashesinthetopoftheloaf.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about40minutes.Turntheloafoutontoawireracktocoolfor30minutesbeforeslicing.

QUICKBREADS

QuickHerbBread

Makes1loaf Herbbreadsareusuallyassociatedwithyeastbreads,soit'sapleasantsurprisetomakearichflavorfulbreadthatrequiresnokneadingorraisingtime.Foramorewholesomeloaf,usespeltflourinsteadofwhiteflour.Youcanchangetheherbsinthisbreadtosuityourtasteortocomplementyourmeal—oneideaistosubstituteceleryseedanddrieddillweedforthebasil,thyme,andmarjoram.

3cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoondriedbasil

1⁄4teaspoondriedthyme

1⁄4teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

11⁄4cupsplainsoymilk

2tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,basil,thyme,marjoram,salt,andpepper,

stirringtoblend.Pourinthesoymilkandoilandcombineswiftlyuntilwellblended. 3.Transferthedoughtothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthe

centercomesoutclean,about40minutes.Cool20minutesonwirerackbeforeslicing.

IrishSodaBreadWithGoldenRaisins

Makes1loaf ThisyummyroundloafisrequiredeatingonSt.Patrick'sDayinmyhouse.Traditionallymadewithbuttermilk,thisveganversioncombinessoymilkandvinegartocreatetheacidicenvironmentnecessaryforthebakingsodatoworkitsleaveningmagic.

11⁄2cupswarmplainsoymilk

1tablespooncidervinegar 3¾cupsall-purposeflour 2tablespoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonssalt

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1cupgoldenraisins

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoymilkandvinegarandsetaside. 3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,salt,bakingpowder,andbakingsoda.Mixuntilblended.

Mixintheraisinsandthesoymilkmixturetomakeasoftdough. 4.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneadfor1minute,thenshapeintoa

roundloaf.Placetheloafonthepreparedbakingsheetandflattentheloafwithyourhandssothatitisabout2to3incheshigh.Useasharpknifetocutanx-shapedslashintothetopoftheloaf.

5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about40to45minutes.Coolonawirerackfor20minutesbeforeslicing.

VersatileQuickBreadsAndMuffins

Oneofthegreatthingsaboutquickbreadsandmuffins,besidestheirobviousdeliciousness,isthatthebatterfromeachrecipecanbeusedinterchangeably.Asageneralruleofthumb,onequickbreadloafrecipecanmaketwomini-loaves(greatforgift-giving)oradozenmuffins,andviceversa.Simplyadjustthebakingtimeaccordingly:moretimefor(denser)breads,lesstimeformuffins.

Cornbread

Makes1loaf Cornbreadisoneofthemostflavorfulandversatilequickbreads.Itcanbeenjoyedanytimeofday,withorwithoutembellishment,andservedaloneorasamealtimeaccompaniment.Iespeciallyliketopairitwithapotofspicychili.Thisisabasiccornbreadrecipeforcornbreadpurists.Ithasahigherratioofcornmealthanflourforadeepercornflavorandnoneoftheadd-insoftherecipethatfollows—justgoodold-fashionedcornbread.(IfyoulikesweetcornbreadtrytheCornMuffins.)

11⁄2cupswarmplainsoymilk

1tablespooncidervinegar 11⁄2cupsyellowcornmeal

¾cupall-purposeflour 2tablespoonssugar 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandplaceitintheovenwhileyoupreparethebatter.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoymilkandvinegarandsetaside. 3.Inalargebowl,combinethecornmeal,flour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Stirinthesoymilk

mixtureandtheoilandmixwellwithafewquickstrokes. 4.Removethehotpanfromtheovenandscrapethebatterintothehotpan. 5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about30minutes.

Coolfor10minutes.Servewarm.

Fired-UpJalapeñoCornbread

Makes1loaf Unlikethesimpleandbasiccornbreadrecipe,thisoneisdressedtothenines.Deliciousbitsofsweetandhottantalizeyourtastebudsasyoueatthiscornbreadstuddedwithcornkernelsandbitsofjalapeño,andsweetenedwithatouchofmaplesyrup.Ifyou'drathernotgetall"fired-up,"simplyeliminatethechiles.

1cupall-purposeflour 1cupyellowcornmeal 2teaspoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonsalt 1cupplainsoymilk 3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1cupfreshorthawedfrozencornkernels 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1⁄4cupcannedjalapeño,chopped

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cornmeal,bakingpowder,andsaltandsetaside. 3.Inaseparatebowl,combinethesoymilk,maplesyrup,cornkernels,oil,andchiles. 4.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandmixwellwithafewquickstrokes. 5.Transferthebattertothepreparedpanandbakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthe

centercomesoutclean,about30minutes.Cool10minutes.Servewarm.

PumpkinBreadWithCranberries

Makes1loaf Thislovelyloafhasamildlyspicedpumpkinflavorwithsweet-tartburstsofcranberry.Hulledpumpkinseedsorchoppedpecansmakeagoodadditiontothisgorgeousbreadthat'salmosttooprettytoeat.Itmakesagreathostessgiftaroundtheholidays—justwrapittightlyinplasticwrapafterit'scompletelycooledandtieitwithaprettyribbon.

2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda

¾teaspoonsalt 1cupcannedsolid-packpumpkin 1cuplightbrownsugar 1⁄3cupcanolaoil

1⁄3cupplus2tablespoonssoymilk

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspooncinnamon 1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoonpowderedginger

1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg

2⁄3cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inaseparatebowl,combinethepumpkin,sugar,oil,soymilk,vanilla,cinnamon,allspice,ginger,

andnutmeg. 4.Mixthewetingredientsintothedryingredients.Foldinthecranberriesandmixuntiljust

combined. 5.Transferthebattertothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesout

clean,about1hour.Coolonawirerackbeforeslicing.

ChocolateChipBananaBread

Makes1loaf Testersagreethatthisisthebestbananabreadtheyhaveevereaten.Usemoreorfewerchocolatechipsaccordingtoyourpersonalpreference.Iadaptedthisrecipefromonesharedwithmebymyfriend,AnnSwissdorf,whousesleftoverstomakeagreatFrenchtoast,althoughit'shardtoimagineleftovers.

1cupall-purposeflour ¾cupwholewheatflour 1⁄2cupsugar

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

3ripebananas 1⁄3cupapplejuice

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 3tablespoonscanolaoil 1⁄2to¾cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargemixingbowl,combinebothkindsofflour,thesugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsaltandsetaside.

3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethebananas,applejuice,vanilla,andoilandprocessuntilwellblended.

4.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,thenfoldinthechocolatechipsandwalnuts,stirringgentlyuntiltheflourisjustmoistened.Donotovermix.

5.Transferthebattertothepreparedloafpan.Bakeuntilfirmandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about50minutes.Coolonawirerackforabout20minutesbeforeslicing.

Lemon-DrenchedBanana-MacadamiaBread

Makes1loaf Thesweet-tartlemonysyrupaddssparkletothisbananabreadand,alongwiththemacadamias,helpstosetitapartfromtherestofthepack.WhenrecipetesterRobinDempseyservedthisbreadtoherhusband,hecalledit"aflavorexplosion."Foramoretraditionalbananabread,omitthelemonsyrupandswapoutthemacadamiasforwalnutsorpecans.

2ripebananas 1⁄3cupcanolaoil

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsall-purposeflour ¾cupsugar 1⁄2cupcoarselychoppedmacadamianuts

11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda

Zestandjuiceof2lemons 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethebananas.Addtheoilandvanillaextractandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.

3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,1⁄2cupofthesugar,macadamianuts,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,lemonzest,andsalt.Foldinthebananamixture,stirringuntiljustmixed.

4.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownontopandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,35to40minutes.Letcoolinthepanonawirerack.

5.Whilethebreadiscooling,combinethelemonjuiceandtheremaining1⁄4cupsugarinasmallsaucepanandsimmeroverlowheat,stirring,untilthesugarisdissolved.Setasidetocool.

6.Useametalskewerortoothpicktopokeseveralholesinthetopoftheloaf.Pourthesyrupoverthetopoftheloafandletitstandfor10minutesbeforeremovingfromthepanandslicing.

Ginger-MolassesBreadWithBlueberries

Makes1loaf Thismoist,darkbreadisaflavorfulmergingoftheseasonswithblueberriesshowingupinwintertimegingerbread.Thesecret,ofcourse,isusingdriedorfrozenblueberries,bothofwhichareavailableyear-round.

1cupwarmsoymilk 1tablespooncidervinegar 2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal

1⁄3cupsugar

1tablespoongroundginger 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingsoda

1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupdarkmolasses

1⁄2cupfresh,frozen,orsweeteneddriedblueberries

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethewarmsoymilkandvinegarandsetaside. 3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cornmeal,sugar,ginger,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,andsalt.

Mixwell. 4.Addthemolassesandthesoymilkmixturetotheflourmixtureandstiruntilthebatterisjust

mixed.Foldintheblueberriesandtransferthebattertothepreparedpan. 5.Bakeuntilfirmandatoothpickinsertedinthemiddlecomesoutclean,about1hour.Letcool

slightlybeforeremovingfromthepan,thencontinuetocoolonawirerackfor20minutesbeforeslicing.

Orange-Date-WalnutBread

Makes1loaf Slightlysweet,withtastybitsofdates,orangezest,andwalnuts,thislight,moistloafistheepitomeofteabreads—andit'sgreatwithcoffee,too.Tryothernuts,ifyoulike,suchasalmondsorpecans.

1cupfreshorangejuice 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1tablespoonfinelychoppedorangezest 1⁄2cupchoppeddates

2tablespoonscanolaoil 2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinetheorangejuiceandmaplesyrupandbringtoaboil.Removefromtheheat,addtheorangezest,dates,andoil,andsetaside.

3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt. 4.Addtheorangejuicemixturetotheflourmixture,stirringuntiljustcombined.Foldinthewalnuts,

thentransferthebattertothepreparedpan. 5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about40minutes.

Coolinthepanfor10minutes,thenturnoutontoawirerackandcoolcompletelybeforeslicing.

Apple"Waldorf"Bread

Makes1loaf KeyplayersinaWaldorfsalad—apples,walnuts,andraisins—arethestarsofthisflavorfulquickbread.Forabreakfasttreat,tryittoastedandspreadwithapplebutter.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1cupsugar 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2⁄3cupapplejuiceorsoymilk

1⁄4cupcanolaoil

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1largecrispapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1⁄2cupraisins

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinetheapplejuice,oil,andvanilla.Addtheapple,walnuts,and

raisins,stirringtocombine. 4.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringuntiljustblended. 5.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedintothe

centercomesoutclean,55to60minutes.Coolfor15minutesbeforeremovingfromthepanandcoolfor30minutesonawirerackbeforeslicing.

SunflowerZucchiniBread

Makes1loaf Nothingsayssummerlikezucchiniandsunflowers,whichiswhyIdecidedtoincludesunflowerseedsinthiszucchinibreadrecipe.

1⁄2cupcanolaoil

1cupsugar 2cupsgratedzucchini,squeezeddry 1⁄4cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupsunflowerseeds

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheoil,sugar,zucchini,soymilk,andvanilla. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.Stirthewet

mixtureintothedrymixtureuntilwellblended.Quicklyfoldinthesunflowerseeds,mixingwell. 4.Transferthebattertothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilthecenterspringsbackwhenlightlypressed

andatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,50to55minutes.Duringthelast10minutesofbakingtime,covertheloaflooselywithfoiltopreventthetopfromgettingtoodark.Coolonawirerackfor30minutes.

CarrotBreadWithCranberriesAndWalnuts

Makes1loaf Asmoistbutnotassweetasacarrotcake,thisprettybreadisstuddedwithbitsofcarrotalongwithcranberriesandwalnuts.Servewarm,spreadwithalittlevegancreamcheese.Ifyoucan'tbeartowaitanhourforthisbreadtobake,transferthebatterintoagreasedmuffinpanandbakefor20to25minutes.

2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cuplightbrownsugar ¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 1⁄3cupcanolaoil

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 11⁄4cupsfinelyshreddedcarrots

1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchloafpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,allspice,ginger,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethesugar,soymilk,oil,andvanilla.Addthecarrots,

cranberries,andwalnutsandmixuntilwellcombined. 4.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringuntiljustblended.Scrapethebatterintothe

preparedpan. 5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedintothecentercomesoutclean,about1hour.

Coolatleast15minutesbeforeremovingfromthepan.Coolonawirerackfor30minutesbeforeslicing.

BISCUITS,MUFFINS,ANDSCONES

BakingPowderBiscuits

Makesabout12biscuits Biscuitsareeasytoputtogetherandtheybakequickly.Fortenderbiscuits,avoidovermixing.Inadditiontobeingawonderfuldinnercompanion(especiallydinnersinvolvinggravies),theseandotherbiscuitsmakeaterrificaccompanimenttosoups.Theyalsomakegoodbreakfastorbrunchoptions,whetherslatheredwithveganmargarineortoppedwithgravy.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonbakingpowder ¾teaspoonsalt 1⁄3cupveganmargarine

¾cupplainsoymilk

1.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Mixwell.Useapastryblenderor

forktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,stirringjustlongenoughtoformasoftdough.

3.Turnthedoughoutontoaflouredworksurfaceandkneadgentlyuntilthedoughjustholdstogether.

4.Shapethedoughintoa1⁄2-inch-thickcircle,about8inchesindiameter.Useafloured2-inchbiscuitcutterortherimofasmalldrinkingglasstocutthebiscuitsintorounds.

5.Arrangethebiscuitsonthepreparedbakingsheet,spacedaboutaninchapart.Reshapeanyleftoverdough,cutintobiscuits,andplaceonthebakingsheet.

6.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,8to10minutes.Servehot.

DropBiscuits

Makesabout12biscuits Visually,thesebiscuitsdefine"rustic"—buttheytastegreat,haveawonderfultexture,andcouldn'tbeeasiertomake.

1¾cupsall-purposeflour 3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cupveganmargarine

¾cupplainsoymilk

1.Preheattheovento450°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutin

themargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,stirringjustlongenoughtoformasoftdough.

3.Dropthedoughbythetablespoonfulontothepreparedbakingsheetandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,8to10minutes.Servehot.

Moroccan-SpicedSweetPotatoBiscuits

Makesabout18biscuits Servethesecolorful,fragrantlyspicedbiscuitswithaMoroccanstewtomirrortheexoticflavors,orservethemwithmoreeverydayfaretoenliventhemeal.Thesebiscuitsareeasytoputtogetherandtheybakequickly.Fortenderbiscuits,avoidovermixing.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonbakingpowder 2teaspoonssugar 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

1⁄4teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1cupmashedsweetpotatoes 1⁄2cupplus1tablespoonplainsoymilk

1⁄4cupcanolaoil

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,sugar,salt,allspice,coriander,cumin,andcayenne.Inamediumbowl,combinethesweetpotatoes,soymilk,andoilandblendwell.

3.Addthesweetpotatomixturetotheflourmixtureandmixlightlywithaforkuntiljustcombinedandthemixtureformsasoftdough.

4.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurface.Rollthedoughoutuntilitisabout1⁄2inchthickandcutintoroundswithafloured2-inchbiscuitcutterortherimofasmalldrinkingglass.Arrangethebiscuitsonthepreparedbakingsheet.Reshapeanyleftoverdough,cutintobiscuits,andplaceonthebakingsheet.

5.Bakeuntilthebiscuitsaregoldenbrownontop,16to18minutes.Servehot.

CornMuffins

Makes12muffins Cornmuffinsareterrificanytime,butIespeciallyliketoservethemwhenI'mmakingchiliforacrowdbecausethey'reeasiertohandlethancornbread.Thisrecipeproducesmuffinsonthesweetside.Ifyouprefermoresavorymuffins,reducetheamountofsugar.Ifyoulikethemsweeter,addabitmoresugar.

11⁄2cupsyellowcornmeal

1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

2tablespoonssugar 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

11⁄3cupsplainsoymilk

3tablespoonscanolaoil

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperorfoillinersandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethecornmeal,flour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Inamediumbowl,combinethesoymilkandoil.

3.Pourthewetingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixuntiljustmoistened. 4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandfirmtothetouchora

toothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,20to25minutes.Servewarm.

Chive-FleckedSpudMuffins

Makes12muffins Morethanjustacarb-lover'sdream,theserichandflavorfulmuffinsarealsoagreatexcusetocookupextramashedpotatoes,whichareneededtomakethemuffins.

Note:ifyoudon'thavemashedpotatoesonhand,youcanquicklycookpotatoesinthemicrowave.Whencoolenoughtohandle,cutthepotatoesinhalfandspoonthemoutoftheskinsintoabowl.Mashwithalittlesoymilkandoliveoilormargarineandseasonwithsaltandpepper.

1¾cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupleftovermashedpotatoes(seeheadnote) 1⁄2cupplainsoymilk

1⁄4cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil

2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonmincedfreshchives

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperlinersandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethe

mashedpotatoes,soymilk,oil,andchives,stirringuntilblended. 3.Pourthewetingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixuntiljustmoistened. 4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin.Bakefor22to25minutes,untilgoldenbrownanda

toothpickinsertedintothecenterofamuffincomesoutclean.Letthemuffinscoolabout5minutes.Servewarm.

PB&JMuffins

Makes12muffins AsweetsurpriseofjamawaitsinsidethesetastypeanutbuttermuffinsforanintriguinginterpretationoftheclassicPB&J.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄4cupsugar

1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

3tablespoonsveganmargarine 1cupsoymilk 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄4cupseedlessraspberryjamoryourfavoriteflavor

1⁄4cupfinelycrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperlinersandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthepeanutbutterandmargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,maplesyrup,andvanillaandstiruntiljustmixed.Donotovermix.

3.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin(thebatterwillbethick).Useasmallspoontomakea"well"inthecenterofeachmuffinandspoon1teaspoonofjamintothecenterofeachmuffin.Sprinklealightdustingofthecrushedpeanutsontopofeachmuffin.

4.Bakefor25minutes,untilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedintothecenterofamuffincomesoutclean.Letcoolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

Orange–ChocolateChipMuffins

Makes12muffins Therecipeforthesepretty,streusel-toppedmuffinswasadaptedfromonesharedwithmebyfellowcookbookauthorNavaAtlas.ThesedelectablemuffinsareatastywaytogetyourvitaminC.

Streusel 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour

1⁄4cupsugar

11⁄2tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder

1teaspooncinnamon 2tablespoonscanolaoil 1tablespoonfreshorangejuice Muffins 2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice

1⁄2cuporangejuiceconcentrate

1⁄2cupvanillaveganyogurt

1tablespooncanolaoil 1cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperorfoillinersandsetaside.

2.Makethestreusel:Inasmallmixingbowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cocoa,andcinnamon.Pourintheoilandorangejuice,thenstirtogetheruntilthedryingredientsaremoistened.Setaside.

3.Makethemuffins:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andbakingsodaandstirtogether.Setaside.

4.Inamediumbowl,combinetheorangejuice,orangejuiceconcentrate,yogurt,andoilandstiruntilblended.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients.Stirtogetheruntilthoroughlycombined,thenstirinthechocolatechips.

5.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin.Sprinklethestreuselmixtureevenlyoverthemuffins. 6.Bakefor25minutes,untilgoldenbrown,andatoothpickinsertedintothecenterofamuffincomes

outclean.Letcoolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

Cran-AppleMuffins

Makes12muffins Fruity,moist,anddelicious,thesemuffinsaregreatforbreakfastorasasnack.Thecranberrieslooklikelittleredjewels,makingthemespeciallyappealing.Ifyou'retryingtogetyourkidstoeathealthiertreats,muffinslikethesemakeagreatalternativetocupcakesandothersweets.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonbakingpowder 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄4cupsoymilk

1⁄4cupapplesauce

2tablespoonscanolaoil 1largeGrannySmithorothertartapple,peeled,cored,shredded ¾cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperorfoillinersandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethesugar,soymilk,applesauce,andoilandblenduntilsmooth.

Stirintheappleandcranberries.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandstiruntiljustblended.

4.Transferthebattertothepreparedmuffinpan. 5.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandfirmtothetouchoruntilatoothpickinsertedintothecenterofa

muffincomesoutclean,about25minutes.Letcoolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

Apricot-WalnutScones

Makes8scones Sconesarelittlemorethanfancybiscuits,butunliketheirunassumingcousins,sconesareusuallyslightlysweetandcontainsomesortoftreasure,suchasfruitornuts.Whereasbiscuitsareusuallyservedaspartofameal,sconesaregenerallyreservedasatreatuntothemselves,servedwithteaorcoffee.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,softened

1⁄3cupchoppeddriedapricots

1⁄3cupchoppedwalnuts

1⁄3cupsoymilk

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,allspice,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Mixintheapricots,walnuts,andsoymilk,stirringuntiljustblended.Donotovermix.

3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandpatthedoughintoa1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.

4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

Cherry-HazelnutScones

Makes8scones Iespeciallylovetheflavorofthedriedsweetenedcherriesandcrunchyhazelnutsinthesescones,butfeelfreetosubstituteyourfavoritedriedfruitandnutcombination,suchasraisinsandwalnutsorcranberriesandpecans.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg

1⁄2cupveganmargarine

1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄3cupsweeteneddriedcherries

1⁄3cupcoarselychoppedhazelnuts

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,salt,andnutmeg.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,vanilla,cherries,andhazelnuts.Stiruntiljustblended.Donotovermix.

3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurface.Pressthedoughintoa1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.

4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

ChocolateChipScones

Makes8scones Therearesomepeoplewhobelieveeverythingisbetterwithchocolate,thesesconesincluded.Seeifyouagree.

2cupsall-purposeflour ¾cupsugar 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupveganmargarine

1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,vanilla,andchocolatechipsandstiruntiljustblended.Donotovermix.

3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandshapethedoughintoa1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.

4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

Blueberry-AlmondScones

Makes8scones Ifusingfreshorfrozenblueberries,begentlewhenmixingthedoughsothefruitdoesn'tgetallmashedup,resultinginpurple(albeittasty)scones.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar

1tablespoonbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupveganmargarine

1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupfrozen,fresh,ordriedsweetenedblueberries

1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,ginger,andsalt.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesoymilk,vanilla,blueberries,andalmonds,andmixuntiljustblended.Donotovermix.

3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandshapethedoughinto1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.

4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

RosemaryScones

Makes8scones Thesesconesaremadewithfragrantrosemary,althoughyoucouldsubstituteanyherbyouprefer.Unlikesweetscones,thesesavorysconesaremeanttobeenjoyedastherichbiscuitstheyare—asamealtimeaccompaniment.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄3cupsugar

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cupoliveoil

1⁄3cupplainsoymilk

1tablespoonfinelychoppedfreshrosemary

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Inamediumbowl,combinethe

oil,soymilk,androsemary.Pourthewetingredientsintothedryingredients,stirringuntiljustblended.Donotovermix.

3.Transferthedoughtoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandpressthedoughintoa1-inch-thickcircle.Cutthedoughinto8wedgesandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.

4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.FLATBREADS

PestoFocaccia

Makes4to6servings Focacciaisbasicallypizzadoughbakedwithasimpletopping,oftenjustoliveoilandsalt,orinthiscase,pesto.Unlikepizza,whichisamealinitself,focacciaisgenerallyservedasanaccompaniment(likebread)orasasnack.

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1¾cupswarmwater 3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄4cupbasilpesto,homemade(seePestos)orstore-bought,roomtemperature

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeastandsugar.Add1⁄4cupofthewaterandstirtodissolve.Setasidefor5minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsalt,stirringtoblend.Pourintheyeastmixture,2tablespoonsoftheoil,andasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededtoformasoftdough.

3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about3minutes.

4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.

5.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorbakingsheetandsetitaside.Punchthedoughdown.Stretchoutthedoughintoa12-inchcircleandplaceitonthepreparedpan.Spreadtheremaining1tablespoonofoilontopofthedough.Useyourthumbtomakeindentationsacrossthesurfaceofthedough,thenplaceitonthelowerrackoftheovenandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Assoonasyoutakethefocacciaoutoftheoven,spreadthepestolightlyacrossthetopsurface.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

CaramelizedOnionAndWalnutFocaccia

Makes4servings Therichtoppingofmeltinglysweetonionsandcrunchywalnutsmakesthisafocacciathatdeservestobethecenterofattention.It'sasophisticatedsnacktoservetoguestswithaglassofcrispwhitewine.

Dough 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

11⁄4cupswarmwater

3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 2tablespoonsoliveoil Topping 2tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumVidaliaorothersweetyellowonions,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2teaspoonsdriedthyme Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Makethedough:Inasmallbowl,combinethesugarandyeastwith1⁄4cupofthewater,stirringtodissolve.Letstandfor5minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combine21⁄2cupsoftheflourandthesalt.Stirintheyeastmixture,oil,andasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededuntiladoughisformed.

3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about3minutes,addingasmuchoftheremainingflourasneededtomakeasmoothdough.

4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.

5.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Punchthedoughdown.Stretchoutthedoughintoa12-inchcircleandplaceonthepreparedbakingsheetandsetaside.

6.Makethetopping:Inalargeskillet,heat2tablespoonsoftheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonions,cover,andcook,stirringfrequently,untilmostofthemoisturehasevaporatedandtheonionsaresoft,about20minutes.Stirinthethymeandcook,uncovered,stirring,untiltheonionsarebrowned,15to20minuteslonger.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.

7.Preheattheovento400°F.Spreadtheonionmixtureevenlyontothedoughandsprinklewiththewalnuts.Useyourthumbtomakeindentationsacrossthesurfaceofthedough,pressingtheonionsandwalnutsintothedough.

8.8.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

FocacciaWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndBlackOlives

Makes4to6servings Intenselyrichsun-driedtomatoesandtangyblackolivesgivethisfocacciahighmarksforgreatflavorandappearance.Cutintosmallwedges,itmakesagreatadditiontoapartybuffet.

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1¾cupswarmwater 3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 2tablespoonsplus2teaspoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes,cutinto

1⁄4-inchstrips

1⁄4cupblackolives,pittedandchopped

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeastandthesugar.Add1⁄4cupofthewaterandstirtodissolve.Setitasidefor5minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsalt,stirringtoblend.Pourintheyeastmixture,2tablespoonsoftheoil,andasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededtoformasoftdough.

3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about3minutes.

4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowel,andletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.

5.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorbakingsheetandsetaside.Punchthedoughdown.Stretchoutthedoughintoa12-inchcircleandplaceitonthepreparedpan.

6.Spreadtheremaining2teaspoonsofoilontopofthedoughandsprinklewiththetomatoesandolives.Useyourthumbtomakeindentationsacrossthesurfaceofthedough,pressingthetomatoesandolivesintothedough.

7.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

FoccaciaWithShallots,Figs,AndBasil

Makes4to6servings Withflavorfultoppingslikeshallots,figs,andbasil,thisfocacciaisadefiniteshow-stopper.Insteadofshapingitintoacircle,youcanmakeitinarectangleandbakeitonabakingsheet.Thefocacciacanthenbecutintosquaresinsteadofwedges.Thechoiceisyours.

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1¾cupswarmwater 3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 3tablespoonsoliveoil 2mediumshallots,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupchoppedfigs

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonsshreddedbasilleaves

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheyeastandsugar.Add1⁄4cupofthewaterandstirtodissolve.Setasidefor5minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsalt,stirringtoblend.Pourintheyeastmixture,2tablespoonsoftheoil,andasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededtoformasoftdough.

3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandkneaduntilsmoothandelastic,about3minutes.

4.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplasticwraporacleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour.

5.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoilapizzapanorbakingsheetandsetaside.Punchthedoughdown.Stretchoutthedoughtofitthepanandplaceitonthepreparedpan.

6.Inalargeskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonofoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallots,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about7minutes.Spreadtheshallotmixtureontopofthedough.Sprinklewiththefigsandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Useyourthumbtomakeindentationsacrossthesurfaceofthedough,pressingtheshallotsandfigsintothedough.

7.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,about20minutes.Duringthelast5minutesofbaking,removefromtheovenandtopwiththebasil,thenreturntotheoventofinishbaking.Coolfor5minutes.Servewarm.

GrilledPorciniAndTomato-DustedGarlicFocaccia

Makes4servings Thisflavorfulfocaccia,redolentofgarlic,porcinimushrooms,andsun-driedtomatoes,isagreatmealtimeaccompaniment.Becausefocacciaissodelicious,it'shardtoeatjustonepiece,soIliketoserveitwithalightmealsuchasavegetablestewormain-dishsalad.Insteadofgrilling,youcanbakethisfocacciaina400°Fovenfor20minutes.

3sun-driedtomatoes(notoil-packed) 3slicesdriedporcinimushroom 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1packageactivedryyeast(21⁄4teaspoons)

1¾cupswarmwater 3cupsall-purposeflour 3garliccloves,finelyminced 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoongarlicpowder

Oliveoil

1.Inaspicegrinderorhigh-speedblender,grindthetomatoesandmushroomstoapowder.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesugarandyeastwith1⁄4cupofthewater,stirringtodissolve.Letstandfor5minutes.

3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,thegarlic,1⁄2teaspoonofthepowderedtomatoandmushrooms,thesalt,andthegarlicpowder.Stirintheyeastmixtureandasmuchoftheremainingwaterasneededtoformasoftdough.

4.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,kneadthedoughuntilitissmoothandelastic,about3minutes. 5.Placethedoughinalargelightlyoiledbowl,turningthedoughtocoatwithoil.Coverwithplastic

wraporcleandishtowelandletriseinawarmplaceuntildoubledinsize,about1hour. 6.Preheatthegrill.Punchdownthedoughandstretchitoutintoa12-inchcircle.Brushthedough

withoilonbothsides.Sprinklethetopwiththeremainingmushroomandtomatopowder,usingyourfingerstorubitintothedough.

7.Placethedoughonahotgrill,seasonedsideup,andcookuntilthebottomisnicelybrowned,about10minutes.Turnthedoughoverandcooktheothersidefor5minutes.Brushthetopwithmoreoilandserve.

Chapati

Makes4servings ChapatiareunleavenedIndianflatbreadmadewithwholewheatflourandtoastedonagriddle.ItmakesawonderfuladditiontoanIndianmealsuchastheChickpeaandVegetableCurryortheYellowDalwithSpinach.Delicious,tender,andsoftwhenfreshlymade,chapatiarebestifeatensoonaftertheyaremade,astheycanbecomeabittoughifreheated.

1cupwholewheatflour 1cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt 1tablespooncanolaoil ¾cupwarmwater 3tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted

1.Inalargebowl,combinebothflours,salt,oil,andwatertoformasoftdough. 2.Kneadthedoughuntilsmooth,3to5minutes,thencovertightlywithplasticwrap.Letthedough

restfor30minutes. 3.Preheatovento200°F.Dividethedoughinto8equalpieces.Rollouteachpieceofdoughona

lightlyflouredworksurfaceintoacirclesabout1⁄8inchthick. 4.Heatalightlyoiledgriddleorskilletovermediumheat.Addthechapati,oneatatime,andcook,

turningonce,untilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about2minutesperside. 5.Transferthecookedchapatitoaheat-proofplatterandbrushwiththemeltedmargarine.Cover

looselywithfoilandkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktheremainingchapatis.

Za'Atar-SpicedFlatbread

Makes4flatbreads ThisflatbreadmakesagoodaccompanimenttoPomegranate-InfusedLentilandChickpeaSteworDouble-SesameTofuwithTahiniSauce.Za'atarisaMiddleEasternspiceblendmadeupofherbs,sumac(aberry),sesameseeds,andsalt.Theflavorissomethinglikeamixtureofmarjoram,thyme,andoregano.LookforitinMiddleEasternmarketsoronline.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt ¾cupwater Oliveoil,asneeded 2tablespoonsza'atarspiceblend(seeheadnote)

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsaltandstirinasmuchofthewaterasneededuntilthedoughholdstogether.Kneaduntilsmooth,about5minutes.Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidefor15minutes.

2.Preheattheovento250°F.Dividethedoughinto4equalpieces.Lightlyflouryourhandsandshapeeachdoughpieceintoballs.Flattentheballsonalightlyflouredworksurface,thenrolloutintocirclesabout1⁄4inchthick.

3.Brushthetopsurfaceofthedoughcircleswitholiveoil,thensprinklewiththeza'atarspices,usingyourfingerstorubinthespicessotheyadheretothedough.

4.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Placeadoughcircleintheskilletandcook,turningonce,untilbrownspotsappear,about3minutesperside.

5.Removethecookedbreadtoaheat-proofplatter,coverwithfoil,andkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktherest.Repeatwiththeremainingdoughandserveatonce.

Coriander-SunflowerSeedFlatbread

Makes4flatbreads OneofthethingsIlikemostabouthomemadeflatbread—inadditiontothegreattaste—isitsversatility:youcanaltertheseasoningstocomplementyourmeal.Forexample,thisversionspicedwithcoriandermightbeservedwithaMoroccantagineorotherstewthatalsocontainsthesamespice.IfIweremakingacurry,Imightinsteadaddsomecurrypowdertothebreadtomirrorthosespices.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonsalt ¾cupwater Oliveoil,asneeded 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcoriander

1⁄2cupunsaltedsunflowerseeds

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsaltandstirinasmuchofthewaterasneededuntilthedoughholdstogether.Kneaduntilsmooth,about5minutes.Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidefor15minutes.

2.Preheattheovento250°F.Dividethedoughinto4equalpieces.Lightlyflouryourhandsandshapethepiecesintoballs.Flattenthemonalightlyflouredworksurface,thenrolloutintocirclesabout1⁄4inchthick.

3.Brushthetopsurfaceofthedoughcircleswitholiveoil,thensprinklethemwithcorianderandsunflowerseeds,usingyourfingerstorubinthespiceandseedssotheyadheretothedough.

4.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Placeoneofthedoughcirclesintheskilletandcook,turningonce,untilbrownspotsbegintoappear,about3minutesperside.

5.Removethecookedbreadtoaheat-proofplatter,coverwithfoil,andkeepwarmwhileyoucooktheremainingflatbreads.Repeatwiththeremainingdoughandserveatonce.

Lemon-PepperFlatbread

Makes4flatbreads Pungentlemon-peppergivesthissesameflatbreadaddedpunch,buttheflavorismellowenoughtocomplementavarietyofdishes.

2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄4teaspoonssalt

¾cupwater Toastedsesameoil,asneeded 1⁄4cupsesameseeds

11⁄2teaspoonslemon-pepperseasoning

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflourandsaltandstirinasmuchofthewaterasneededuntilthedoughholdstogether.Kneaduntilsmooth,about5minutes.Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidefor20minutes.

2.Dividethedoughinto4equalpieces.Lightlyflouryourhandsandshapethepiecesintoballs.Flattenthemonalightlyflouredworksurface,thenrolloutintocirclesabout1⁄4inchthick.

3.Preheattheovento250°F.Brushthetopsurfaceofthedoughcircleswiththeoil,thensprinklethemwiththesesameseedsandlemon-pepperseasoning,usingyourfingerstorubintheseedsandseasoningsotheyadheretothedough.

4.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Placeoneofthedoughcirclesintheskilletandcook,turningonce,untilbrownspotsbegintoappear,about3minutesperside.

5.Removethecookedbreadtoaheat-proofplatter,coverwithfoil,andkeepwarmintheovenwhileyoucooktheremainingflatbreads.Repeatwiththeremainingdoughandserveatonce.

CRACKERS

SesameCrackers

Makesabout2dozencrackers Homemadecrackersareeasytomakeandfuntoserve,especiallytoguests,wheretheycanbearealconversation-starter.Howmanypeopledoyouknowwhomaketheirowncrackers?

1cupall-purposeflour 2tablespoonsyellowcornmeal 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonssesameseeds 3tablespoonsplainsoymilk

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetorlineitwithparchmentpaperandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cornmeal,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Cutthemargarine

intothedryingredientswithapastryblenderorforkuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthesesameseedsandsoymilkandstiruntiladoughforms.

3.Turnoutthedoughontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandrolloutto1⁄8-inchthickness. 4.Useafloured2-inchbiscuitcutterortherimofasmalldrinkingglasstocutthedoughintorounds.

Rolloutandcutthescrapstomakeadditionalcrackers. 5.Arrangethecrackersabout1⁄2inchapartonthepreparedbakingsheet.Bakeuntiltheedgesare

lightlybrowned,about12minutes. 6.Ifyoudidn'tuseparchmentpaper,loosenthecrackersfromthebakingsheetwithametalspatula

assoonastheycomeoutoftheoventokeepthemfromcrumbling.Coolonwireracksfor5minutes.Ifnotusingrightaway,letcrackerscoolcompletelyonwireracksbeforestoringinadryplaceinatightlyclosedcontainerwheretheywillkeepfor2to3days.

WholeWheatSesameCrackers

Makesabout3dozencrackers Thewholewheatflourgivesextraflavorandfibertothesetastycrackers.Ifyoudon'twanttotakethetimetocutthedoughintocrackershapes,youcansimplyscoretherolled-outdoughwithasharpknifeandbreakthemintosquaresafterbaking.

11⁄4cupswholewheatflour

1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

1⁄4cupplus2tablespoonssesameseeds

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄3cupveganmargarine

1⁄3cupwater

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetorlinewithparchmentpaperandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinebothoftheflours,1⁄4cupofthesesameseeds,salt,andpepper,pulsingtoblend.Addthemargarineandpulsetoblend.

3.Withthemachinerunning,slowlyaddjustenoughofthewatertoformadough. 4.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandrolloutuntilverythin(1⁄4inchorless). 5.Sprinklewiththeremaining2tablespoonssesameseeds,rollinggentlywiththerollingpinto

presstheseedsintothedough. 6.Useaflouredcookiecutterorpastrywheeltocutthedoughintodesiredcrackershapes.Arrange

thecrackersonthepreparedbakingsheetandbakeuntilcrispandgoldenbrown,12to15minutes. 7.Ifyoudidn'tuseparchmentpaper,loosenthecrackersfromthebakingsheetwithametalspatula

assoonastheycomeoutoftheoventokeepthemfromcrumbling.Coolonwireracksfor5minutes.Ifnotusingrightaway,letcrackerscoolcompletelyonwireracksbeforestoringinadryplaceinatightlyclosedcontainer,wheretheywillkeepfor2to3days.

Fennel-ScentedFlaxCrackers

Makesabout2dozencrackers Sincefragrantfennelseedsarenotonlyinthecrackerdoughbutalsosprinkledontop,thesecrackershaveawonderfulflavor.Theflaxseedisanutritionalbonus.Iliketocutthesecrackersintolongrectanglesandservethemwithasaladcontainingrawfennel,toaccentuateandcomplementtheflavorevenmore.

1⁄2cupgroundflaxseed

¾cupall-purposeflour 1tablespoonfennelseeds 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoononionpowder

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄2cupplus1tablespoonwater

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetorlinewithparchmentpaperandsetaside.

2.Inabowl,combinethegroundflaxseed,flour,abouthalfofthefennelseeds,salt,onionpowder,andcayenne.Stirinthewaterandmixuntiladoughisformed.Coverwithplasticwrapandsetasidetorestfor30minutes.

3.Uncoverandkneadafewtimestomakeasmoothdough,thenturnoutontoaflouredboardandrollouttoabout1⁄8-inchthickness.

4.Sprinkleontheremainingfennelseedsandremainingsaltandpressintothedoughwiththerollingpin.

5.Useacookiecutterorpastrywheeltocutthedoughintocracker-sizeshapes.Arrangethecrackersonthepreparedbakingsheetandbakeuntilcrispandgolden,12to15minutes.

6.Ifyoudidn'tuseparchmentpaper,loosenthecrackersfromthebakingsheetwithametalspatulaassoonastheycomeoutoftheoventokeepthemfromcrumbling.Coolonwireracksfor5minutes.Ifnotusingrightaway,letcrackerscoolcompletelyonwireracksbeforestoringinadryplaceinatightlyclosedcontainer,wheretheywillkeepfor2to3days.

WalnutOatCrackers

Makesabout3dozencrackers Flavorfulrolledoatsandcrunchywalnutsensurethattheseheartyyetdelicatecrackerswillmakeagreatsnackallontheirown.Pecansmaybeusedinsteadofwalnuts,ifyouprefer.Foranuttierflavor,toastthenutsbeforeusing.

1¾cupsold-fashionedoats 2⁄3cupchoppedwalnutpieces

1⁄4cupall-purposeflour

1teaspoonbakingpowder ¾teaspoonsalt Pinchfreshlygroundblackpepper Pinchsugar 1⁄4cupcoldveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

1⁄4cupplainsoymilk

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetorlineitwithasheetofparchmentpaperandsetitaside.

2.Placetheoatsandwalnutsinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilfinelyground.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,salt,pepper,andsugar;pulsetocombine.Addthemargarineandpulseuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Withthemachinerunning,addenoughofthesoymilkuntiladoughforms.

3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredsurface,rolloutdoughto1⁄8inchthick. 4.Useacookiecutterorpastrywheeltocutinto2-inchcircles,squares,orothershape. 5.Arrangethecrackersonthepreparedbakingsheetabout1⁄2inchapartandbakeuntillightly

brownedonthebottom,12to15minutes. 6.Ifyoudidn'tuseparchmentpaper,loosenthecrackersfromthebakingsheetwithametalspatula

assoonastheycomeoutoftheoventokeepthemfromcrumbling.Coolonwireracksfor5minutes.Ifnotusingrightaway,letcrackerscoolcompletelyonwireracksbeforestoringinadryplaceinatightlyclosedcontainer,wheretheywillkeepfor2to3days.

Desserts

Itisfairtosaythatvirtuallyalltraditionalcakesandcookies,andevenpies,containeithereggs,butter,ormilk—sometimesallthree.Therefore,whereyoumightbeabletoorderaveganmealatamainstreamrestaurant,chancesareyoumighthavetoskipdessert.Oratleastwaituntilyougethometoenjoyahomemadevegantreat. Whilesomepeopleconsiderdessertsmadewithouteggsordairyproductsunthinkable,therecipesinthischapterwillprovethemwrong.It'seasierthanyoumightthinktomakeveganversionsofmanydesserts—allittakesisswitchingtheanimalproductswithplant-basedones.It'salsopossibletomakedessertsthatsimplyhighlightnaturallyveganingredientslikefruit,nuts,flours,sweeteners,andspices.Frompuddingsandpiestocheesecakesandcookies,vegandessertsarenotonlypossible,butthey'realsodeliciousandeasytomake. Likeinsavoryrecipes,soymilkandothernon-dairymilkseffortlesslyfillinfordairymilkandveganmargarinedoesanadmirablejobreplacingbutterindessertrecipes.Thereareanumberofwaystoreplaceeggsindesserts,dependingonwhethertheeggsareusedforleavening,moisture,orboth.Eggalternativesincludeacommercialreplacementpowderorgroundflaxseeds,bothofwhichareblendedwithwater.Applesauceorpureedbananaortofublendedwithalittlebakingpowder(seeVeganBaking)alsodoesthejobwell.(Yougetadditionalnutrientswiththeseingredients,too.) Foraveganbutterreplacement,asofthiswritingyoucan'tdobetterthanEarthBalancebrandveganmargarine.EarthBalancemakesgreattastingnonhydrogenatedveganmargarines,shortening,andbutteryspreadsthatareinterchangeablewithbutterincookingandbaking.ThevarietyIlikebestforbakingistheEarthBalanceveganbutterysticks. Beyondtheobviouseggs,butter,milk,andhoney,beawarethatotheringredientsusedinbakingcancontainanimalproducts,suchassemisweetchocolatechips.Fortunately,thereareanumberofwonderfulveganchocolatechipsavailable.MyfavoritebrandisTropicalSource,butthereareothers.Evensomemainstreamchocolatecompanies,suchasGhirardelli,makedairy-freesemisweetchocolatechips. Sugarisaproblematicingredientformanyvegansbecausecanesugarissometimesfilteredthroughaprocessthatusescharredanimalbones.Forthisreason,someveganschoosetoeschewcanesugarinfavorofbeetsugar,whichisnotfilteredwithanimalbones,thoughitismuchmoreexpensive.Ifyouareconcernedaboutthefilteringprocessofyourcanesugar,it'sbesttocheckwiththeindividualcompanytofindoutwhatfilteringmethodstheyuse.Asofthiswriting,twocompaniesthatproducecanesugarwithoutusingbonecharareFloridaCrystalsandAmalgamatedSugarCompany.Somevegansavoidsugarforhealthreasons,sinceitisvirtuallydevoidofnutritionalvalue.Fortunately,thereisawiderangeofvegan-friendlygranulatedsweetenersavailablethatcanbeusedinplaceofwhitetablesugaraswellasanumberofliquidsweetenersthatcanbeusedinsteadofhoneyindesserts.(SeeseeSweetenersforalist.) Asmentionedinthebreadchapter,ifyouaresensitivetogluten,thereareanumberoffloursavailablethatmaybesubstitutedfortheall-purposeorwholewheatflourinrecipes.Andofcourse,thosewhoavoidsoycanuseanyoftheotherdairy-freemilksinrecipescallingforsoymilk. Vegandessertsarealsoagreatwaytobridgethegapwithanynon-vegansinyourfamily.Whiletheymightnotjumpatthechancetosampleabowloftofustew,Ihaveyettoseeanyoneturndownasecondpieceofmyvegancheesecake(whichalsocontainstofu).Infact,ithasbeenmyexperiencethatmakingachocolateandtofudessertisagreatwaytointroducetofutoanyoneforthefirsttime.Thesedessertswillappealtopeoplewatchingtheircholesterolintakeaswellasthoseallergictodairyproductsoreggs. FromwholesomeandcomfortingBlueberry-PeachCrispandMaple-WalnutOatmealCookiestosophisticatedChocolateNo-BakeSilkPieandPomegranateCheezcakewithGlazedWalnuts,thiscollectionoflusciousdessertsaresuretosatisfyeventhesweetesttoothinthehouse. =fast

BakingBasics 1. Read the recipe: Baking and dessert recipes often include special instructions such as bringing ingredients to room

temperatureorcoolingcertainingredientsbeforeproceeding.It'simportanttoknowwhattoexpectbeforedivingintoarecipe.2.Miseenplace:Ifgatheringyouringredientsaheadoftimeisagoodideawhencooking,it'simperativewhenyoubake.Besure to have all your ingredients ready andmeasured out before proceedingwith a recipe.You don'twant to be up to yourelbowsincookiedoughwhenyourealizeyou'reoutofvanillaextract.3.Measureandpreheat:Bakingismoreofaprecisesciencethancooking.Assuchitrequiresaccuratemeasurementsandproperbakingtemperatures.Besuretolevelingredientsinyourmeasuringspoonsandcupsandpreheattheovenbeforebaking.Speakingofovens,ifyou'reunsureabouttheaccuracyofyouroventemperature,considergettinganoventhermometertoverifyit.Unlessotherwisespecified,allbakingshouldbedoneontherackinthecenterpositionoftheovenforevenbaking.4. Baking equipment: In addition to the usual mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, knifes, whisks, cutting boards,saucepans, and strainers, a kitchen equipped for baking should have aminimum of the following: 2 baking sheets, an 8-inchsquarebakingpan,two9-inchroundcakepans,a9-inchpieplate,a12-cupmuffintin,a9-inchspringformpan,a9-inchloafpan,awirecoolingrack,a9x13-inchbakingpan,arollingpin,andassortedrubberandmetalspatulas.5."Grease" is theword:When recipe instructions say to "grease" abaking sheetorpan,youcanuseveganmargarine tolightlycoatthepan.Thiscanbepreferableinrecipeswherethesomewhat"buttery"flavorofmargarinewillbecomplementary.Ifyouprefer,youcanlightlyoilapanwithvegetableoilorspraythesurfacewithnonstickcookingspray.Inthecaseofbakingsheets,youalsohavetheoptionofusingparchmentpaperorasiliconebakingmatinsteadofoil,margarine,orcookingspray.In

thecaseofcertaincookierecipesthatcallforan"ungreased"bakingsheet,youcanstilllinethebakingsheetswithparchmentpaperor a siliconemat for easycleanup.Sowhena recipe tellsyou to "grease"or "lightlyoil" apan,youcandecidewhichmethodisrightforyou.6. Doneness test: Cakes and cupcakes (as well as quick breads and muffins) can be tested for doneness by inserting atoothpickinthecenter,whichshouldcomeoutcleanorwithjustafewcrumbsonit.7.Storing:Everyonelovesfreshbakedgoodsandinmanyhomestheydisappearasquicklyastheyaremade.However,whenitcomestostorage,notalldessertsarecreatedequal.Naturally,youwillwanttokeeprefrigeratedanythingthatisservechilled,such as cheesecakes and puddings. Cookies can generally be cooled completely on wire racks and then stored at roomtemperatureinanairtightcontainer.8.Packing: Homemade cookiesmake great gifts. Arrange them in cookie tins or other airtight containers. For best results,selectsturdycookiessuchaschocolatechiporspicecookies,ratherthansomethingmessy,suchaspineapplesquares,orfragile,suchastuiles.Ifpackingcookiesinlayersorrows,separatethemwithwaxedpaper.

COOKIES,BROWNIES,ANDLITTLEBITES

ChocolateChipCookies

Makesabout2dozencookies Theclassicchocolatechipcookieishardtoresist.Thisonehasnoaddedembellishments—justthetraditionaldropcookiechockfullofitseponymousbitsofchocolateand,ofcourse,madewithveganingredients.

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,softened

¾cuplightbrownsugar 2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips

1.Preheattheovento350°F. 2.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Stirinthemaple

syrupandvanillaandmixuntilsmooth. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addthedry

ingredientstothewetingredients,stirringwelltocombine.Foldinthechocolatechips. 4.Dropthedoughbythetablespoonfulontoungreasedbakingsheets.Bakeuntilslightlybrowned

aroundtheedges,about15minutes.Coolforafewminutesbeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely,about20minutes.Whencompletelycool,storeinanairtightcontainer.

SweetThings

Theuseofsweetenersissuchapersonalissuetomanypeopleforvariousreasons.Intherecipesinthisbookthatrequireadrysweetener, I use the term"sugar"unless a specific flavoror texture is required, then Iwill specify, for example, "light brownsugar"or"confectioners'sugar."Ifyouchoosenottousewhitetablesugar,alistofalternativedrysweetenersisontheright.Honey isnotvegan, so it isnotused in thisbook.Liquidvegan sweeteners includeagavenectar,maple syrup,molasses, andbrownricesyrup.Mostof the recipes in thisbookrequiringa liquidsweetenercall foragavenectarormaplesyrup.A listofliquidsweetenersisalsoontheoppositepage.Note:Dryandliquidsweetenersarenotinterchangeableinrecipes.

Sweeteners

Liquidsweetenersagavenectar—anaturallysweet,goldensyrup,itisthenectaroftheagaveplantandanidealsubstituteforhoney.maplesyrup—theboiledsapofmapletrees,maplesyrupisagoodsubstituteforhoney,althoughithasadistinctmapleflavor.Buy"puremaplesyrup,"notpancakesyrup,whichismostlycoloredcornsyrup.molasses—this dark, thick liquid remains after the sugar-making process and is rich in iron and calcium.The bold assertiveflavoranddarkcolorofmolassesmakesitbestfordessertswherethosequalitiesareaplus,suchasspicecookies.brownricesyrup—amild-tasting,naturalliquidsweetenermadefromrice,itcanbeusedinplaceofhoney,althoughitisabitlesssweetandhasadeepwholesomeflavor.DrySweetenerscanesugar—alsoknownas"whitegranulatedsugar,"itislessexpensivethanbeetsugarandthereforemorewidelyavailable.Technicallyvegan,butifthematterofthefiltrationmethodisanissueforyou,therearesomebrandsavailablethatdonotfilter

withbonechar.Ifunsureaboutaparticularbrand,contactthecompany.unbleached or natural cane sugar—made from dehydrated sugarcane juice that is milled into granulated powder. It isinterchangeablewithgranulatedwhitesugar,althoughitisslightlydarkerincolorandhasaslightmolassesflavor,soonlyuseitinrecipeswherethisisawelcomeaddition.beetsugar—accountsforabouthalfofthewhitegranulatedsugarproducedintheUnitedStates.Virtuallythesameintasteandappearance as white cane sugar with the only difference being that beet sugar is never filtered through bone char. Moreexpensivethanwhitecanesugar,itisavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandwell-stockedsupermarkets.brownsugar—caneorbeetsugarthatcontainssomemolasses.Usedincookingforitsdistinctiveflavor.Unrefinedcanesugarproducts such as Sucanat (sugar cane natural) also contain the distinctive molasses color and flavor and can be usedinterchangeablewithbrownsugar,butonlyifyoufinelygrinditfirstinaspicegrinderorhigh-speedblendersoitwilldissolveinthesameway.confectioners'sugar—alsocalled"powderedsugar"or"10xsugar," it is finelygroundwhitesugarcombinedwithcornstarchandismainlyusedindessertrecipestomakefrostingsandcandies.Thereareveganbrandsavailable(madewithsugarthatisnot filtered through bone char). If you prefer to make your own, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon ofcornstarchinahigh-speedblenderandprocessforaminuteortwountilfinelyground.

PeanutButterCookies

Makesabout3dozencookies Peanutbutterloverswillenjoytherichpureflavorofpeanutsinthesecookies.Forvariety,youcansubstituteanothernutbutter,suchasalmondorcashewbutter,oradd1⁄2cupofsemisweetchocolatechipstothebatter.

¾cupcreamypeanutbutter 1⁄2cupveganmargarine

1⁄2cupsugar

3tablespoonswater 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1.Inalargebowl,combinethepeanutbutter,margarine,sugar,water,andvanillaandmixuntilwellblended.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,andsaltandstirwelltoformasmoothdough.Coverandchilluntilfirm,about1hour.

2.Preheattheovento350°F.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoa1⁄4inchthickness.Cutintoshapeswithcookiecuttersortherimofasmalldrinkingglass.Useametalspatulatotransferthecookiestoanungreasedbakingsheet.

3.Bakeuntillightlybrownedattheedges,8to10minutes.Coolthecookiesslightlybeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

Maple-WalnutOatmealCookies

Makesabout2dozencookies Theseold-fashionedfavoritesareloadedwiththewholesomegoodnessofold-fashionedoats,walnuts,andmaplesyrup.Driedcranberrieswouldmakeagoodadditionfortheircolor,flavor,andnutrients.

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄8teaspoonsalt

1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg

11⁄2cupsold-fashionedoats

1cupchoppedwalnuts 1⁄2cupveganmargarine,melted

1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup

1⁄4cupsugar

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inalargebowl,sifttogethertheflour,bakingpowder,salt,cinnamon,andnutmeg.Stirintheoatsandwalnuts.

2.Inamediumbowl,combinethemargarine,maplesyrup,sugar,andvanillaandmixwell.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringtomixwell.

3.Dropthecookiedoughbythetablespoonfulontoanungreasedbakingsheetandpressdownslightlywithafork.Bakeuntilbrowned,10to12minutes.Coolthecookiesslightlybeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

Chocolate-CranberryOatmealCookies

Makesabout2dozencookies Here'sacookiedesignedtopleaseeveryoneinthehouse.Atastyoatmealcookiestuddedwithchocolatechipsandsweetenedcranberriescoversmostbasesofacookie-lovinghousehold.

1⁄2cupveganmargarine

1cupsugar 1⁄4cupapplejuice

1cupall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupold-fashionedoats 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandthesugaruntillightandfluffy.Blendinthejuice.

2.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,salt,andvanilla,blendingwell.Stirintheoats,chocolatechips,andcranberriesandmixwell.

3.Dropthedoughfromateaspoonontoanungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeuntilnicelybrowned,about15minutes.Coolthecookiesslightlybeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

AlmondShortbreadCookies

Makesabout2dozencookies Thesemellowcookiespackalotofdelicatealmondflavorandare,tome,thequintessentialteacookie.Ifyouwantthemalittlesweeter,siftwithconfectioners'sugarafterthecookieshavecooledforseveralminutes.

1cupsliveredalmonds ¾cupveganmargarine 1⁄2cupsugar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Grindthealmondsinafoodprocessor.Addthemargarine,sugar,vanilla,andsaltandprocessuntilwellblended.Addtheflour,1⁄2cupatatime,pulsingtocombineaftereachaddition.

2.Pressthemixtureintoadoughball.Pinchoffpiecesabout1inchindiameterandrollintoballs.Flattentheballsandarrangethemonanungreasedbakingsheet,about1inchapart.Bakeuntilgolden,about12minutes.Coolthecookiesslightlybeforetransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

SesameCookies

Makes3dozencookies Iliketoservethesethinnot-too-sweetcookiestoaccompanyadishofveganicecreamafteraspicyAsianmeal.

¾cupveganmargarine,softened 1⁄2cupsugar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

2cupsall-purposeflour ¾cupsesameseeds,lightlytoasted Confectioners'sugar

1.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Blendinthevanilla,maplesyrup,andsalt.Stirintheflourandsesameseedsandmixwell.

2.Rollthedoughintoacylinderabout2inchesindiameter.Wrapitinplasticwrapandrefrigeratefor1hourorlonger.Preheattheovento325°F.

3.Slicethecookiedoughinto1⁄8-inch-thickroundsandarrangeonanungreasedbakingsheetabout2inchesapart.Bakeuntillightbrown,about12minutes.Coolslightlyandrollthewarmcookiesinconfectioners'sugar.Whencompletelycool,storeinanairtightcontainer.

VanillaWalnutCookies

Makesabout2dozencookies Iliketodecoratethesecookiesbypressingawalnuthalfintothecenterofeachcookiebeforebaking.

1⁄2cupveganmargarine

¾cupsugar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

2tablespoonswater 2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupgroundtoastedwalnuts

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Inalargebowl,beattogetherthemargarine,sugar,andwateruntilwellblended.Addtheflour,walnuts,bakingpowder,andsaltandstirwelltoformasmoothdough.Preheattheovento350°F.

2.Pinchoffsmallpiecesofdoughandrollthembetweenyourhandsintoballs.Placethedoughballsontoanungreasedbakingsheetandpressdowntoflattentoabout1⁄4inchthick.

3.Bakeuntillightlybrownedattheedges,about15minutes.Coolfor10minutesonthebakingsheetbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

PineNutCookies

Makesabout3dozencookies Thesecrunchycookiesarelightandnot-too-sweet—perfectwithteaorcoffeeortoservealongsideadishofveganicecreamfordessert.

¾cuppinenuts 1cupveganmargarine,softened ¾cupsugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonbakingpowder

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Finelygrind1⁄2cupofthepinenutsandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandsugaruntillightandfluffy.Beatinthevanillaandsetaside.

3.Inamediumbowl,stirtogethertheflour,salt,andbakingpowder.Addtheflourmixturetothesugar-margarinemixture.Addthegroundpinenutstothedough,mixingwell.

4.Dropthedough,1teaspoonfulatatime,2inchesapart,ontoanungreasedbakingsheet,pressingafewoftheremaining1⁄4cuppinenutsintothetopofeachcookie.

5.Bakeuntilalightgoldenbrown,12to15minutes.Coolonthebakingsheetfor5minutesbeforecarefullytransferringtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

ChaiSpiceCookies

Makesabout2dozencookies ThefragrantspicesusedtomaketheIndianspicedteaknownaschaiarealsointhesearomaticspicecookies.Ifyouenjoytheflavorofchai,thenthiscookieisyourcupoftea.

2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcardamom

1teaspoongroundginger 1teaspoongroundcloves 1teaspoongroundfennelseed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

¾cupveganmargarine ¾cupsugar 2tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 2tablespoonsagavenectar 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Preheattheovento350°F. 2.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,cardamom,ginger,cloves,fennel

seed,andsalt.Mixtocombinewell. 3.Inalargebowl,beattogetherthemargarine,sugar,soymilk,agavenectar,andvanillauntilwell

blended.Addtheflourmixture,stirringwelltoformasmooth,stiffdough. 4.Pinchoffsmallpiecesofdoughandrollthembetweenyourhandsintoballs.Placethedoughballs

ontoanungreasedbakingsheetanduseametalspatulaoraforktoflattenthecookiestoabout1⁄4inchthick.

5.Bakeuntillightlybrownedattheedges,about15minutes.Coolonthebakingsheetfor5minutesbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

MolassesSpiceCookies

Makesabout3dozencookies Theseflavorfulcookiesarewonderfulwithacupofhotteaorcoffeeonarainyafternoon.

1⁄4cupveganmargarine

¾cupsugar 1⁄2cupdarkmolasses

2tablespoonswater,plusmoreifneeded 3cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingsoda 2teaspoonsgroundginger 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarinewiththesugaruntillightandfluffy.Mixinthemolassesandwater.Setaside.

2.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,bakingsoda,ginger,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt.Graduallyaddthedryingredientstothewetingredients,addingasmallamountofadditionalwaterifneededtoformastiffdough.

3.Onalightlyflouredworksurface,rollthedoughintoalogabout2inchesindiameter.Wrapinplasticwrapandchillthedoughfor1hourorlonger.

4.Preheattheovento350°F.Cutthedoughintothinslicesabout1⁄4inchthickandarrangeonanungreasedbakingsheet.Bakeuntiltheedgesarebrowned,about8minutes.Coolfor5minutesonthebakingsheetbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

Orange-ScentedCoconutCookies

Makesabout3dozencookies Thesegluten-freecookiescombinetherichtasteofpecansandcoconutwiththenaturalsweetnessofdatesandmaplesyrup,accentedbyfreshorangejuiceandwarmingspices.ThisrecipewassharedwithmebyChristineWaltermyeroftheNaturalKitchenCookingSchool.

1cupchoppedtoastedpecans 1cupshreddedunsweetenedcoconut 1cupbrownriceflour 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄8teaspoongroundnutmeg

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupdates,pittedandchopped

2tablespoonssweeteneddriedcranberries 2teaspoonsfreshorangezest 1⁄2cupfreshorangejuice

1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1⁄4cupcoconutoil

1cuporangemarmalade

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilabakingsheetandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethepecans,coconut,riceflour,cinnamon,nutmeg,andsalt.Setaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethedates,cranberries,orangezest,orangejuice,maplesyrup,andcoconutoil.Blenduntilsmooth.

3.Mixthewetintothedryingredientsuntilwellblendedtoformastiffdough. 4.Withwethands,shapethedoughintosmallballsandplacethemonthepreparedbakingsheet.

Flattenthecookiesandmakeanindentationinthecenterwithyourthumb.Fillcentersofcookieswithasmallspoonfulofmarmalade.

5.Bakethecookiesuntilgoldenbrown,about10minutes.Coolfor5minutesonthebakingsheet,thenremovethecookiestoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

PeachyThumbprintCookies

Makesabout2dozencookies I'mpartialtothelusciousflavorofpeachinthesecookies,butyoucanusewhateverjamorfruitspreadyouwish—strawberryandblueberryaregreat.Infact,ifyouhaveafewdifferentflavorsopenintherefrigerator,youcouldusesomeofeach.

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonsveganmargarine,softened 1⁄4cupapplesauce

1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1⁄2cupconfectioners'sugar,plusadditionalfordustingcookies

1⁄2cuppeachfruitspreadorjam

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt.

2.Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherthemargarine,applesauce,andvanilla,thenaddthesugarandmixwell.

3.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandmixtoformasmoothstiffdough. 4.Withlightlyflouredhands,rollthedoughinto11⁄2-inchballsandplacethemonanungreased

bakingsheetabout2inchesapart. 5.Pressyourthumbintothecenterofeachdoughballtomakeanindentationandfillitwith1⁄2

teaspoonofthepeachfruitspread.Bakeuntilgolden,12to15minutes. 6.Removefromovenandcoolonthebakingsheetfor10minutes,thenremovetoawirerackand

dustwithconfectioners'sugar.Whencompletelycool,storeinanairtightcontainer.

HulaCookies

Makesabout3dozencookies RecipetesterMelissaLingsharedthisrecipewithme.Thoughyoucoulduseanyflavorjamorjelly,makingthemwithpineapple,mango,orpassionfruitgivesthecookiesatropicalfeel,especially,Melissasays,ifyoueatthemwhileswayingyourhips.

21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1cupveganmargarine 1cupsugar 11⁄2teaspoonseggreplacerbeateninto2tablespoonswater(seeVeganBaking)

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract Tropicalfruitjamorjelly,suchasmango,passionfruit,orpineapple

1.Preheattheovento300°F.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflourandbakingpowderandmixwell.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,beattogetherthemargarineandsugarwithanelectricmixeruntillightandfluffy.Addtheeggreplacerandvanillaandbeatonmediumuntilsmooth.Addthedryingredientstothewetingredientsandbeatonlowuntilthoroughlycombined.Thedoughshouldbefirm.

3.Scoopthedough,1tablespoonatatime,androllintoballs.Placethedoughballsonungreasedbakingsheets,about1inchapart.

4.Useathumborthebackendofa1⁄4teaspoonmeasuringspoontomakeanindentationinthecenterofeachdoughball.Place1⁄4teaspoonofjamineachindentation.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,22to24minutes.Coolonthebakingsheetfor5minutesbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

DoubleChocolateBrownies

Makes12brownies Thesechocolatyconfectionsareabrownielover'sdream—adensefudgytextureandrichintenselychocolateflavor.Iknowonechocoholicwhoactuallytoppedoneofthesebeautieswithascoopofchocolateveganicecream.

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

¾cupunsweetenedcocoapowder 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

11⁄4cupssugar

1⁄2cupveganmargarine

1⁄4cupwater

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 2⁄3cupvegansemi-sweetchocolatechips

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside.

2.Inamediumbowl,creamtogetherthesugarandmargarineuntillightandfluffy.Stirinthewaterandvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringtoblend.Foldinthechocolatechips.

3.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedbakingpanandbakeuntilthecenterissetandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about40minutes.Letthebrowniescool30minutesbeforeserving.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

ChocolateCoconutBrownies

Makes12brownies Myhusband,Jon,lovescoconutalmostasmuchashelovesbrownies.Nowhecanenjoythembothatthesametime.Ifyou'renotafanofcoconut,simplyuseanotherdairy-freemilkinsteadofthecoconutmilkandomitthecoconutextractandshreddedcoconut.

1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupsugar 1⁄2cupcanolaoil

¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspooncoconutextract 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1⁄2cupsweetenedshreddedcoconut

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside.

2.Inamediumbowl,mixtogetherthesugarandoiluntilblended.Stirinthecoconutmilkandtheextractsandblenduntilsmooth.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredients,stirringtoblend.Foldinthechocolatechipsandcoconut.

3.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedbakingpanandbakeuntilthecenterissetandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,35to40minutes.Letthebrowniescool30minutesbeforeserving.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

Ginger-SpiceBrownies

Makes12brownies Warmspicescombinewithchocolateandwalnutsforaluxuriouslydifferentbatchofbrownies.Forasophisticateddessert,servethesemoist,spicy,andnot-too-sweetbrownieswithpoachedfruit,likepears,orascoopofvanillaveganicecream.

1¾cupsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1tablespoongroundginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

3tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1⁄4cupcanolaoil

1⁄2cupdarkmolasses

1⁄2cupwater

1⁄3cupsugar

2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,salt,groundginger,cinnamon,allspice,andcocoa.Stirinthechocolatechipsandwalnutsandsetaside.

2.Inmediumbowl,combinetheoil,molasses,water,sugar,andfreshgingerandmixwell.Pourthewetingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixwell.

3.Scrapethedoughintothepreparedbakingpan.Thedoughwillbesticky,sowetyourhandstopressitevenlyintothepan.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,30to35minutes.Coolonawirerack30minutesbeforecutting.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

PineappleSquares

Makes9squares Thesemoist,fruitysquarestastejustasIrememberthemfrommychildhood.Theywereoneofseveralpickupdessertsthatmymothermadeduringholidays.AllIneededtodotoveganizemymother'soriginalrecipewastoswapoutthebutterformargarineanduseanondairymilk.

2cupscannedcrushedpineapple,drained 1⁄2cupplus2tablespoonssugar

2tablespoonscornstarch 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄3cupveganmargarine

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupflakedsweetenedcoconut

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarebakingpan.Inalargesaucepan,combinethepineapple,2tablespoonsofthesugar,cornstarch,andlemonjuice.Cookovermediumheat,stirringuntilslightlythickened,about2minutes.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,creamtogetherthemargarineandtheremaining1⁄2cupofsugaruntillightandfluffy.Addtheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Stirinthesoymilkandvanillaandmixuntilcrumbly.

3.Pressabouttwo-thirdsofthedoughmixtureintothepreparedbakingpan.Mixthecoconutintotheremainingdoughmixtureandsetaside.

4.Spreadthepineapplemixtureevenlyoverthebottomcrustinthebakingdish.Sprinkletheremainingdoughmixtureevenlyontopofthefillingandpressgently.

5.Bakeuntilthetopisgoldenbrown,about30minutes.Cool30minutesbeforecutting.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

BetterPecanBars

Makes12bars Thereasonsthesepecanbarsare"better"isbecausetheyusenobutter—andalsobecauseoftheswirlofchocolatethatmakesthemevenmorescrumptious.

1cupall-purposeflour 1cuplightbrownsugar,divided 1⁄2cupplus

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,softened

1cuppecanpieces 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1⁄3cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,1⁄2cupofthesugar,and1⁄2cupofthemargarine.Processtomixwell.

2.Transferthemixturetothepreparedbakingpanandpressitfirmlyintothebottom.Bakefor12minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetaside.

3.Inasaucepan,combinetheremaining1⁄2cupofsugarandtheremaining1⁄4cupmargarine.Cookovermediumheat,stirringconstantly,untilmixtureboils.Addthepecansandmaplesyrupandboilforabout30seconds,stirringconstantly.Pourthemixtureevenlyoverthecrust.

4.Bakeuntilthecaramellayerisbubblyandthecrustislightlybrowned,about7minutes.Removefromovenandsprinklewithchocolatechips.Allowchipstomeltslightlythendragaforkthroughthemtoswirlintothetop.Coolslightly,thenrefrigeratetosetthetoppingbeforecuttingintobars.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

Chocolate-AlmondBars

Makes12bars Theserichanddeliciousbarcookiesareeasytomakeandguaranteedtosatisfythesweettoothinyourhouse.Peanutbutterandpeanutsmaybeusedtoreplacethealmondsandalmondbutter,ifyouprefer.

2⁄3cupveganmargarine,melted

1⁄2cupalmondbutter

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupsugar 2cupsall-purposeflour 1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips ¾cupsliveredalmonds

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlygreasean8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethemargarine,almondbutter,vanilla,andsalt.Addthesugarandstiruntilwellblended.Addtheflourandstiruntilwellblended.

2.Foldinthechocolatechipsandhalfofthealmonds.Pressthedoughintothepreparedpan.Sprinkletheremainingalmondsoverthetopandpressthemintothedough.

3.Bakeuntilbrowned,25to30minutes.Coolcompletelybeforecuttingintobars.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

AgaveBaklava

Makes36pieces Veganswholovebaklavacanrejoice—theycannowenjoytheirfavoritephyllotreatthankstothisveganversionthatreplacesthebutterandhoneywithmargarineandagavenectar.Frozenphyllodoughneedstothawintherefrigerator(notatroomtemperature)foratleast6hours.Ifyouthawitatroomtemperature,thephyllosheetswillsticktogether.Cuttingthephyllodoughintohalfsheetsmakesiteasiertoworkwith.

2cupsfinelygroundwalnuts 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1cupsugar 1(16-ounce)packagephyllodough 1cupveganmargarine,melted 1⁄2cupwater

1⁄2cupagavenectar

2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinethenuts,cinnamon,and1⁄4cupofthesugarandtosstocombine.Setaside.

2.Unrollthephyllodoughontoaworksurfaceandcutthedoughinhalfsothesheetsfitinthebakingpan.Covertheunusedphyllowithadampclothtokeepitfromdryingout.Takehalfthephyllosheetsandplace1phyllosheetatatimeintothepreparedpan,brushingwithmeltedmargarinebeforeaddingthenext.

3.Sprinklethenutmixtureoverthephyllo.Repeatlayeringprocesswiththeremainingphyllosheetsandmeltedmargarine.Brushthetopsheetwithmargarine.

4.Cutthepastryinto2-inchdiamondswithasharpknife.Todothis,firstmake3evenlyspacedcutsthroughthelengthofthedough,cuttingthroughthelayerstothebottomofthedish,resultingin4longrows.Thenmake9diagonalcutsthroughtheshorterwidthofthedough.Youshouldendupwith36piecesofbaklava.

5.Bakeuntilcrispandgoldenbrown,about45minutes. 6.Whilethebaklavaisbaking,combinetheremaining¾cupsugarandwaterinasmallsaucepan

overmediumheatandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandstirintheagavenectar,lemonjuice,andvanilla.Simmeruntilsyrupy,about20minutes.

7.Removethebaklavafromtheovenandspoonthesyrupoverit.Letcoolcompletely,about1hour,beforeserving.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

PeanutButterAndChocolateBuckeyes

Makesabout2dozenpieces Namedfortheirresemblancetothenutofthebuckeyetree(abrownorbwithabeigedot),thesetastycandiesareeasytomakeandastapleforpeanutbutterandchocolateloverseverywhere.

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,roomtemperature

11⁄4cupsconfectioners'sugar

1cupcreamypeanutbutter 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 8ouncesvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1.Lightlygreaseabakingsheetandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethemargarine,sugar,peanutbutter,andvanillaandcreamtogetheruntilwellmixed.

2.Useyourhandstorollthedoughintosmallballs.Insertatoothpickintothetopofeachballandplacethemonthebakingsheet.Puttheminthefreezertofirmup.

3.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.*Removethepeanutbutterballsfromthefreezeranddipthemintothemeltedchocolate,leavingthetopcircleofeachballuncoated.

4.Placethecoatedballsbackonthebakingsheetandrefrigeratejustlongenoughsotheybegintofirmup.Removethetoothpicksandsmooththetopstocovertheholesleftbythetoothpicks.Returntotherefrigeratortocontinuefirmingup,about1hour.Storeinanairtightcontainer.

*Themicrowaveprovidesaquickandeasywaytomeltchocolate.Simplyplacethechocolateinamicrowave-safebowlandputitinthemicrowavefor15seconds.Removethebowlfromthemicrowaveandstirthechocolate.Repeatuntilitismelted.

Chocolate–PeanutButterFudge

Makesabout36pieces Thisdecadentfudgetasteslikehomemadepeanutbuttercups,butwithoutallthework.Thehardestpartiswaitingforittofirmupsoyoucandevourit.

1cuppeanutbutter,crunchyorsmooth 1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips 31⁄2cupsconfectioners'sugar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Linean8-inchsquarebakingpanwithenoughwaxedpaperorfoilsothattheendshangovertheedgeofthepan.(Thiswillhelpyougetthefudgeoutofthepanlater.)Setaside.Placethepeanutbutterinafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Inalargebowl,combinetheconfectioners'sugar,vanilla,peanutbutter,andmeltedchocolateandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan.Smooththetopofthefudgeandrefrigerateuntilfirmandchilled,atleast2hours.

4.Oncechilled,gripthewaxedpaperedges,liftthefudgefromthepan,andtransferittoacuttingboard.Removeanddiscardthewaxedpaper.Cutthefudgeinto36piecesandserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.

ChocolateSmooshFudge

Makesabout16pieces Thissuper-easychocolateconfectionremindsmeoffudgeonsteroids.ItwasadaptedfromarecipesharedwithmebyLauraYanne,whogaveititsnamebecauseitgetssmooshedintothepan.Ifyouprefernottoaddthesplashofbrandyorrum,usecranberryjuiceinstead—theaddedliquidprovidesasmootherconsistency,livelierflavor,andfudgiertexture.Foravariation,trymakingitwithdifferentnutsordriedfruit:almondsorpecansinsteadofwalnutsandraisinsordriedcherriesinsteadofcranberries.

1(12-ounce)bagvegansemisweetchocolatechips ¾cupshreddedsweetenedcoconut ¾cupchoppedwalnuts 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

2tablespoonsbrandy,rum,orcranberryjuice

1.Linean8-inchsquarebakingpanwithenoughwaxedpaperorfoilsothattheendshangovertheedgeofthepan.(Thiswillhelpyougetthefudgeoutofthepanlater.)Setaside.Inamediumsaucepan,slowlymeltthechocolatechipsoverlowheat.Stirinthecoconut,walnuts,andcranberries.Stirinthebrandy,blendinguntilsmooth.

2.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan.Press(smoosh)themixtureevenlyinthepanandrefrigerateuntilfirmandchilled,atleast2hours.

3.Oncechilled,gripthewaxedpaper,liftthefudgefromthepan,andtransferittoacuttingboard.Removeanddiscardthewaxedpaper.Cutitinto2-inchpiecesandserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.

Chocolate-AvocadoFudge

Makesabout36pieces Makingfudgewithanavocadomaysoundunusual,buttheavocado'screamy,butterytextureandmellowflavorareanassettothisrichandflavorfulfudge.Mostfunofall,noonewillguessthe"secret"ingredient—orthatitisdairy-free.

11⁄2cupsvegansemisweetchocolatechips

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

1ripeHassavocado,pittedandpeeled 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 3cupsconfectioners'sugar 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Linean8-inchsquarebakingpanwithenoughwaxedpaperorfoilsothattheendshangovertheedgeofthepan.(Thiswillhelpyougetthefudgeoutofthepanlater.)Inamediumsaucepan,combinethechocolatechipsandmargarineandmeltoverlowheat.Stirinthecocoaandsetaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureetheavocado.Addthemeltedchocolatemixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthevanillaandabouthalfofthesugarandprocessuntilincorporated.Addtheremainingsugar,alittleatatime,toformastiffdough.

3.Foldinthewalnuts,thensmooththemixtureevenlyinthepreparedpan.Refrigerateuntilfirm,atleast3hours.

4.Oncechilled,gripthewaxedpaper,liftthefudgefromthepan,andtransferittoacuttingboard.Removeanddiscardthewaxedpaper.Cutthefudgeintosmallpieces,arrange,andserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.

Chocolate-BananaFudge

Makesabout36pieces Ifyoulikebananasdippedinchocolate,you'lllovethisfudge.Likemostfudge,it'seasytomakeandextremelyrichandithasthataddedflavorlayerofbananatomakeitspecial.

1ripebanana ¾cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips 4cupsconfectioners'sugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Linean8-inchsquarebakingpanwithenoughwaxedpaperoraluminumfoilsothattheendshangovertheedgeofthepan.(Thiswillhelpyougetthefudgeoutofthepanlater.)Setaside.Placethebananainafoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave,thenaddtothepureedbananaalongwiththesugarandvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.

3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan.Smooththetopandrefrigerateuntilfirm,atleast2hours.

4.Oncechilled,gripthewaxedpaper,liftthefudgefromthepan,andtransferittoacuttingboard.Removeanddiscardthewaxedpaper.Cutthefudgeintosmallpiecesandserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.

Chocolate-MacadamiaCheezcakeTruffles

Makesabout20truffles Tinyorbsdensewithchocolate,dustedincocoa,nuts,orotherfinery,andoftenseatedingoldfoilcups,trufflesarelikethesophisticatedandprosperouscousinsoffudge.Theseparticulartrufflesprovidetheaddedpleasureofcheesecake.

2cupsvegansemisweetchocolatechips 1(8-ounce)containervegancreamcheese 2cupsconfectioners'sugar 2tablespoonspurevanillaextract 1cupgroundmacadamianuts

1.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave. 2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,sugar,andvanillaandprocessuntilwellmixed.

Addthemeltedchocolatechipsandblenduntilwellmixed.Transferthemixturetoabowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast2hours.

3.Rollthechilledthemixtureinto1-inchballsandplacethemonanungreasedbakingsheet. 4.Placethegroundmacadamianutsinashallowbowlandrollthechilledballsinthem,turningto

coat.Transferthetrufflestoaservingplatter,refrigeratefor30minutes,andserve.Coverandrefrigerateanyleftovers.

Chocolate–AlmondButterTruffles

Makesabout24truffles Themellowbutteryflavorofalmondsmergeswithrichchocolateforasublimetreat.Servewithcoffeeafteraspecialmealortomakeaneverydaymealspecial.

1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips 1⁄2cupalmondbutter

2tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 1tablespoonpurevanillaextract 1cupconfectioners'sugar 2tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedtoastedalmonds

1.Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethealmondbutter,soymilk,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthesugar,cocoa,andthemeltedchocolateandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.

3.Transferthemixturetoabowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled,atleast45minutes. 4.Rollthechilledmixtureinto1-inchballsandplacethemonanungreasedbakingsheet. 5.Placethegroundalmondsinashallowbowlandrolltheballsinthem,turningtocoat.Placethe

trufflesonaservingplatter,refrigeratefor30minutes,andserve.

Chocolate-CoveredPeanutButter–GranolaBalls

Makesabout3dozenpieces Ifyourtrailmixdecideditwantedtobecometruffles,thiswouldbetheresult.Thesechewyandtastylittleballspackastoundingflavorandtextureintoatinypackage.Makeabatchasanutritiousafter-schooltreatforthekids.

1⁄2cupgranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought

1⁄4cupsugar

1⁄2cupgoldenraisins

1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledsunflowerseeds

1⁄4cupsesameseeds

11⁄2cupscreamypeanutbutter

2cupsvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1.Inafoodprocessor,pulsetogetherthegranola,sugar,raisins,sunflowerseeds,andsesameseeds.Blendinthepeanutbutteralittleatatimetoformasmoothdough.Refrigerateuntilchilled,forseveralhoursorovernight.

2.Formthemixtureinto1-inchballsandsetaside.Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.

3.Diptheballsintothemeltedchocolateandarrangeonanungreasedbakingsheet.Refrigerateuntilfirm,about30minutes,andserve.

Apricot-WalnutBalls

Makesabout2dozenpieces Here'sagreatno-cooktreatyoucanmakequickly.Thesefruity-nuttyconfectionslooklikelittlesnowballs.Ifyou'remakingatrayoftrufflesandotherpickupsweets,thesecoconut-cladtreatsofferadeliciousrespitefromchocolate—forthosewhorequireone.

¾cupdriedapricots 2cupstoastedwalnutpieces 1⁄3cupconfectioners'sugar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupfinelyshreddedsweetenedcoconut

1.Placetheapricotsinaheatproofbowlandcoverwithboilingwater.Letstandfor10minutes,thendrainwellandplaceinafoodprocessor.Addthewalnuts,sugar,andvanillaandpulsetochop,thenprocesstoblendthoroughly.

2.Useyourhandstoshapethemixtureinto1-inchballs.Placethecoconutinashallowbowl.Rolltheballsinthecoconut,arrangeonaplatter,andserve.

Variation:Mixandmatchdriedfruitandnutcombinations.Someideasincludedriedmangowithcashews,driedpearwithpecans,ormixeddriedfruitwithmixednuts.

VeganWhiteChocolate

Makesabout1cup I'vealwaysadoredwhitechocolate,whichisn'tvegan(it'sreallynotchocolateeither,butthat'sanotherstory).WhenIfirstwentvegan,commercialveganwhitechocolatewasunavailable,soIhadtodevelopmyownrecipeforthosewhitechocolatecravings.Food-gradecoconutbutterandsoymilkpowderareavailableatnaturalfoodstoresandonline.

1⁄2cupfood-gradecocoabutter

1⁄2cupconfectioners'sugar

2tablespoonssoymilkpowder 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Lightlyoilasmallbakingsheetandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinethesugarandsoymilkpowder.Setaside.

2.Meltthecocoabutterinthetopofadoubleboilerovermediumheat.Onceitismelted,stirinthesugarandsoymilkmixtureandcook,stirringconstantly,untilthedryingredientsaredissolvedandthemixtureissmoothandwellblended.Turnofftheheat.Mixinthevanilla,stirringuntilblended.

3.Scrapethemixtureontothepreparedbakingsheetandsetasideorrefrigeratetocoolcompletely,about1hour.Breakintopieces,thentransfertoatightlysealedcontainerandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor1to2weeks.

Variation:Stir1⁄2cupoftoastedsliveredalmondsintothewarmmixtureforadeliciousveganalmondbark.

CAKESANDCHEEZCAKES

VeganChocolateMousseCake

Makes6to8servings Chocolateloverstakenote:therichandflavorfulchocolatecakecomescompletewithachocolatemoussefillingandachocolateganacheicing.Ifyoutrulywanttogildthelily,youcantopeachslicewithadollopofVeganWhippedCreamorCashewCrème.

Mousse 1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drained 1⁄2cupsugar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips,melted Cake 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1cuplightbrownsugar 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cupcanolaoil

1tablespoonapplecidervinegar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1cupcoldwater 2cupsVeganChocolateGanache,slightlycooled

1.Makethemousse:Inafoodprocessor,processthetofuuntilsmooth.Addthesugarandvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthechocolateandprocessuntilblended.Transferthemixturetoamediumbowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.

2.Makethecake:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchroundcakepanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cocoa,bakingsoda,andsaltandmixuntilblended.Stirintheoil,vinegar,vanilla,andwaterandmixwell.

3.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,30to35minutes.Setasidetocoolfor10to15minutesbeforeinvertingitontoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforeassembling.

4.Useaserratedknifetocutthecakeinhalfhorizontally,creating2layers.Frostthetopofonelayerwiththemousse.Topwiththeremainingcakelayer.Pourtheganacheoverthecakeandrefrigeratefor30minutes,tocoolbeforeslicing.

Chocolate-RumCoffeeCake

Makes8to10servings Sure,youcanenjoythiscakewithacupofcoffee,butthe"coffee"inthetitlereferstothefactthatbrewedcoffee,alongwithrumandchocolate,ispartofthetriumvirateofflavor-makersinthisrichandpotentcake.Alightdustingofconfectioners'sugarisallthatisneededontop,althoughadollopofVeganWhippedCreamspikedwithabitofrumcouldn'thurt.

1⁄2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder,plusmorefordustingpan

1cupveganmargarine ¾cupstrongblackcoffee 1⁄2cupdarkrum

11⁄4cupssugar

21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1tablespoonbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchbakingpanora3-quartBundtpananddustitlightlywithcocoa.

2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethemargarine,coffee,andrumovermediumheat,stirringtomeltthemargarine.Addthesugarandstiruntildissolved,thenremovefromtheheatandsetasidetocool,about15minutes.

3.Inalargebowl,sifttogethertheflour,1⁄2cupcocoa,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Setaside.

4.Whenthemargarinemixtureiscool,stirinthevanilla.Stirthewetingredientsintothedryingredients,mixinguntiljustcombined.

5.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about45minutes.IfusingaBundtpan,coolinthepanforabout15minutesbeforeinvertingitontoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforedustingwithconfectioners'sugarorslicing.

MagicalMysteryChocolateCake

Makes8to10servings Thisfascinating,denselyfudgy"pudding"cakeisoneofthemostpopularnaturallyvegancakesaround.Thoughitisknownbyvariousnamesincluding"wackycake,""three-holecake,"and"crazycake,"IcallmyversionMagicalMysteryCakebecauseoftheinherentmysteryofamoistchocolatecakemadewithnoeggsordairy.Servedustedwithconfectioners'sugar(afteritiscompletelycool)orserveslightlywarmwithascoopofveganvanillaicecream.

2cupsall-purposeflour 1cupsugar ¾cupunsweetenedcocoapowder 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1cupsugar 21⁄4cupshotwater

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,1⁄4cupofthecocoa,bakingpowder,andsalt.Mixtocombineandsetaside.

3.Inamediumbowl,combinethesoymilk,oil,andvanilla.Pourtheliquidingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixuntilblended.Spreadthebatterintothepreparedbakingpan.

4.Inaseparatemediumbowl,combinethesugar,theremaining1⁄2cupofcocoa,andthewater.Stirtoblend,thenpourthemixtureoverthetopofthecake(donotmix).Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about45minutes.

5.Coolinthepanonawireracktocoolcompletelyfor60minutesbeforeslicing.

SpicyChocolateCakeWithDarkChocolateGlaze

Makes8servings Cinnamonandatouchofcayennegivethisrichandchocolateconfectionauniquedepthofflavor.Ifyoueliminatethecayenneandthecinnamon,youwillhavearichbutmorestraightforwardsingle-layerchocolatecake.

Cake 1¾cupsall-purposeflour 1cupsugar 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄3cupcanolaoil

1tablespoonapplecidervinegar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1cupcoldwater Glaze 2(1-ounce)squaresunsweetenedveganchocolate 1⁄4cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1⁄2cupsugar

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract

Pinchgroundcayenne

1.Makethecake:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchroundcakepanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cocoa,bakingsoda,bakingpowder,cinnamon,and

cayenne. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinetheoil,vinegar,vanilla,andwater.Stirthewetingredientsintothe

dryingredients,mixinguntiljustcombined. 4.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedintothecentercomesout

clean,about30minutes.Coolthecakeinthepanfor10to15minutes,theninvertitontoawirerackandletthecakecoolcompletelywhileyoumaketheglaze.

5.Maketheglaze:Inadoubleboiler,combinethechocolateandsoymilkandcook,stirringconstantly,untilthechocolateismelted.Stirinthesugarandcook,stirringconstantly,for5minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemargarine,vanilla,andcayenne.Drizzletheglazeoverthecooledcake.Refrigeratethecaketolettheglazesetbeforeserving.

VeganPoundCake

Makes8servings Theoldrulewas"apoundeach"offlour,sugar,butter,andeggs—butrulesweremadetobebroken.Thisversatilecakecanbeenjoyedplainorembellishedinanumberofways.TryitwithascoopofveganicecreamandadrizzleofchocolatesyruporberrycoulisortopitwithslicedfreshfruitandVeganWhippedCreamorCashewCrème.

2cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄4cupssugar

1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupdrainedsofttofu 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchloafpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,mixtheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,soymilk,oil,andvanilla.Blenduntilsmooth,

thenpourthewetingredientsintothedryingredientsandstirtogetheruntiljustcombined.Donotovermix.

4.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilthecakeisgoldenandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about40minutes.

5.Letthecakecoolinthepanfor10minutesbeforeremovingfromthepantoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforeslicing.

Banana-WalnutCake

Makes8servings Thiscakecanbeenjoyedasisorfrostedwiththetofu"CreamCheese"Frosting.Myfavoritewaytoserveit,however,isdrizzledwiththewarmBlueberrySauce.

2cupsall-purposeflour 21⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

3ripebananas 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil

¾cupsugar 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarecakepanandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,sifttogethertheflour,bakingpowder,allspice,cinnamon,andsaltandsetaside. 3.Inafoodprocessororblender,combinethebananas,soymilk,oil,sugar,andvanillaandblend

untilsmooth.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandstiruntiljustmoistened.Donotovermix.Foldinthewalnuts.

4.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedintothecentercomesoutclean,35to40minutes.Allowtocoolinpanfor10to15minutesbeforeinvertingitontoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforeslicing.

CrazyForCarrotCake

Makes8servings Carrotcakeisapersonalfavoriteandanyonewhohastastedmineagreesthatit'sthebestcarrotcakethey'veeverhad,veganornot.It'sarichandflavorfulcakewithoutbeingcloyinglysweet,moistwithsweetbitsofcarrotandcloakedinalusciousandcreamyfrosting.Andwhatadecadentwaytogetyourbeta-carotenefortheday.Forabitofcrunch,add1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts.Foranevenricher"carrot"color,substitutecarrotjuiceforallorpartofthesoymilk.

2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoonbakingsoda 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1teaspoonsalt 1cupsugar 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1⁄2cupcanolaorotherneutraloil

1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 2cupsfinelyshreddedcarrots 1⁄2cupgoldenraisins

1recipe"CreamCheese"Frosting

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inamediumbowl,mixtheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt. 3.Inalargebowl,combinethesugar,soymilk,oil,maplesyrup,andvanilla,thenaddthewet

ingredientstothedryingredients.Stirinthecarrotsandraisinsuntiljustmixed. 4.Scrapethebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilatoothpickcomesoutclean,about45minutes. 5.Letthecakecoolinpanfor15minutes,theninvertontoawireracktocoolcompletely.When

completelycool,frostthecakewith"CreamCheese"Frosting.

"SourCream"CoffeeCake

Makes8to10servings IadaptedthisrecipefromonesharedwithmebymyfriendLoriKettler.AtubeorBundtpanwillgiveitthatclassic"coffeecake"look,butyoucanalsobakeitina9x13-inchbakingpanifthat'swhatyou'vegot.

¾cupchoppedwalnuts 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon

2cupssugar 3cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingsoda

Pinchsalt 1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drained 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupcanolaorotherneutraloil

11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

¾cupveganmargarine

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greaseatubepanandsetitaside. 2.Inasmallbowl,combinethewalnuts,cinnamon,and¾cupofthesugarandsetaside. 3.Inamediumbowl,sifttogethertheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsaltandsetaside. 4.Inafoodprocessororblender,combinethetofu,lemonjuice,canolaoil,andvanilla,andblend

untilsmooth. 5.Inlargebowl,combinethemargarinewiththeremaining11⁄4cupssugarandbeatwithanelectric

mixeronhighuntillightandfluffy.Addtheflourmixtureandthetofumixtureandbeatonlowspeeduntilblended.Increasethespeedtomedium,andbeatfor3moreminutes.

6.Spreadhalfofthebatterinthepreparedpanandsprinklewithhalfofthewalnutmixture.Spreadtheremainingbatterevenlyovertopandsprinklewithremainingwalnutmixture.Bakeuntilfirmandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,approximately60minutes.Ifusingatubepan,letthecakecoolinthepanfor10minutes,beforeinvertingthepanontoawireracktoallowthecaketocoolcompletely.Ifusinga9x13pan,letthecakecoolcompletelyinthepan.

Orange-CoconutCake

Makes8to10servings Thisisanupdatedandveganizedversionofambrosiacake,whichmymotheroccasionallymadedecadesago.Inadditiontodecoratingwithshreddedcoconut,theoriginalversionwasfestoonedwithcannedmandarinorangesegments,whichIneverlikedandusedtopickoff.Needlesstosay,Ihaveomittedthemfromthisversion.

Cake 3cupsall-purposeflour 11⁄2cupssugar

1tablespoonbakingsoda 1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk ¾cupcanolaorotherneutraloil 1cupfreshorangejuice 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1teaspooncoconutextract Frosting 8ouncesvegancreamcheese,softened 1⁄3cupveganmargarine,softened

1⁄4cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk

2cupsconfectioners'sugar 2tablespoonsorangezest 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspooncoconutororangeextract 1cupsweetenedshreddedcoconut

1.Makethecake:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,sifttogethertheflour,sugar,andbakingsoda. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethecoconutmilk,oil,orangejuice,lemonjuice,vanilla,and

coconutextractandwhiskwelltocombine.Quicklywhiskthewetingredientsintothedryingredientstocombine.

4.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about45minutes.Letthecakecoolcompletelyinthepanonawirerack,about1hour.

5.Makethefrosting:Inamediumbowl,combinethecreamcheese,margarine,andcoconutmilkandcreamtogetherwithanelectricmixer.Add1cupofthesugarandbeatwellonlowspeedtocombine.

6.Addthecoconutextract,orangezest,vanilla,andremaining1cupsugarandcontinuetobeatuntilthemixtureislightandfluffy.

7.Spreadthefrostingonthecooledcakeandsprinklewithshreddedcoconut.

SpiceCakeWithMangoAndLime

Makes8servings Thismoistandflavorfulcakestuddedwithsucculentpiecesofjuicymangoisgreatonitsown,butaswathofvegan"CreamCheese"Frostingmakesitevenbetter.Formoremangoflavor,substitutemangopuree(availableinspecialtyfoodstores)fortheapplesauce.

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

¾cupsugar 1⁄4cupyellowcornmeal

1teaspoonbakingsoda 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1cupapplesauce 1⁄3cupcanolaorotherneutraloil

2teaspoonsgratedlimezest 2tablespoonswater 1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchroundcakepanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cornmeal,bakingsoda,salt,bakingpowder,cinnamon,

allspice,andgingerandsetaside. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinetheapplesauce,oil,limezest,andwater,stirringtoblend.Foldinthe

mango.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandmixtocombine. 4.Pourthebatterintothepreparedbakingpan.Bakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomes

outclean,45to50minutes.Letthecakecoolinthepanfor10minutestheninvertontoawireracktocoolcompletelybeforeslicing.

AppleLover'sCake

Makes8servings Thiscakehasseveraldimensionsofgreatappleflavor,includingfreshanddriedapple,applesauce,andevenalittleapplejuiceintheglaze.

2cupsall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄3cupapplesauce

1GrannySmithapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 1⁄3cupdriedapples,finelychopped

2tablespoonscanolaorotherneutraloil 1⁄2cupconfectioners'sugar

2teaspoonsapplejuice

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinethesugar,applesauce,freshapple,driedapples,andoil.Addthewet

ingredientstothedryingredientsandstirjustuntilmoistened. 4.Spreadthebatterintothepreparedpanandbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesout

clean,about45minutes. 5.Removefromtheovenandletcoolinthepanfor15minutes,theninvertontoawireracktocool

completely. 6.Inasmallbowl,combinetheconfectioners'sugarandapplejuiceandblenduntilsmooth,then

drizzleoverthecake.

GiantPeanutButter–ChocolateChipCookieCake

Makes8servings Isthisacakethatthinksit'sacookieoracookiemasqueradingasacake?Whatreallymattersisthatittastesfantastic—whetheryousliceitlikeacakeorbreakoffapieceatatimelikeacookie.

¾cupcreamypeanutbutter 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar

¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 2cupsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

¾cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchroundcakepanandsetaside. 2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepeanutbutter,maplesyrup,sugar,andsoymilkandprocessuntil

blended.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,andsalt.Addtheflourmixturetothepeanutbuttermixtureandpulsetocombine.

3.Turnthedoughoutontoalightlyflouredworksurfaceandsprinklewithchocolatechips.Useyourhandstofoldthechipsintothedough,thentransferthedoughtothepreparedpan,pressingitevenlyintothepan.

4.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandslightlybrownedalongtheedges,about40minutes.Letitcoolinthepanfor10minutesbeforeremovingtoawireracktocoolcompletely,about45minutes.

Not-So-PlainVanillaCheezcake

Makes6servings Non-veganscan'tbelievethere'snodairyinthistemptingcheesecake.Whileitisdeliciousunadorned,it'sevenbettertoppedwithblueberries,strawberries,orotherlusciousfruit.Iffreshberriesareoutofseason,topwithalayerofblueberryorstrawberryfruitspread.Forbestresults,beforespreadingonthecheesecake,placethefruitspreadinasmallbowlandstiruntilsmooth.

11⁄2cupsvegangrahamcrackercrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

2(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese,roomtemperature 1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 1cupsugar 1tablespooncornstarch 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Bringalltheingredientstoroomtemperature.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpan.Placecrumbsinbottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforkuntilblended.Pressthecrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheeseandtofuandblenduntilsmooth.Addthesugar,cornstarch,andvanillaandblenduntilverycreamy.

3.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrustandbakefor45minutes.Turnoffovenandleavethecheesecakeinsideforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.

4.Removecakefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour,thenrefrigerateatleast4hoursbeforeserving.Keeprefrigerated.

TripleCoconutCheezcake

Makes6servings Idevelopedthisrecipeformycoconut-lovinghusband,Jon,whonevermetacoconutdesserthedidn'tlike.Withcoconutinthecrust,inthefilling,andsprinkledontop,thischeesecakeisamongthetoprequesteddessertsinourhouse.Tofutti"BetterThanCreamCheese"ismyfavoritebrandofvegancreamcheeseandit'savailableatnaturalfoodstoresandsomesupermarkets.

11⁄2cupsveganvanillacookiecrumbs

1cuptoastedsweetenedshreddedcoconut 1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

3(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese 1cupsugar 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk

1tablespooncornstarch 11⁄2teaspoonscoconutextract

1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Bringalltheingredientstoroomtemperature.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsand1⁄4cupofthecoconutinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Presscrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,sugar,coconutmilk,cornstarch,coconutextract,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrustandbakefor45minutes.Turnoffovenandleavethecheesecakeinsideforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.

4.Removecakefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour,thenrefrigerateatleast4hoursbeforeserving.Whenreadytoserve,sprinklethetopwiththeremainingtoastedcoconut.Keeprefrigerated.

ToastingCoconut

Totoastcoconut,preheat theovento350°F.Place1⁄2cupshreddedcoconut inasmallbakingpanandbakeuntil lightgoldenbrown,stirringoccasionally,6to8minutes.

ChocolateSwirlTofuCheezcake

Makes8servings Asifachocolatecheesecakeweren'tenough,thisonealsohasswirlsofpeanutbutterandbananaforarichlydecadentandveryprettydessert.Agarnisharoundtheouteredgeofthetopwithchocolatecurlsorgroundpeanutswouldn'tbeunreasonable.

11⁄2cupsveganchocolatecookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

3(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese 1cupsugar 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1ripebanana 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

1⁄2cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips

1.Bringalltheingredientstoroomtemperature.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Presscrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,sugar,soymilk,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthebananaandpeanutbutterandprocessuntilsmooth.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrust.

3.Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Withacircularmotion,pourthemeltedchocolateintothefillingandusingathinmetalspatulaorknife,swirlthefillingaroundtocreateapattern.Bakefor45minutes.Turnofftheovenandleavethecakeinsideforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.Removethecakefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour,thenrefrigerateforatleast4hoursbeforeserving.Keeprefrigerated.

PumpkinCheezcakeWithCranberryDrizzle

Makes8servings Denseandrichwithspicedpumpkinflavor,thisdessertisanaturalforyourThanksgivingtable.Thegorgeousorangecolor,offsetbythevividdrizzleofcranberry,makesabeautifulpresentation—andit'sbigenoughtoserveacrowd.

Crust 11⁄2cupsvegangrahamcrackercrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

Filling 2(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese 1(15-ounce)cansolidpackpumpkin 1cuplightbrownsugar 1tablespooncornstarch 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon ¾teaspoongroundallspice 1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg

Topping 1⁄3cupcranberrysauce,homemade(seeTripleCranberryRelish)orstore-bought

1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1teaspoonmeltedveganmargarine

1.Makethecrust:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsinthebottomofthepan,addthemeltedmargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Pressthecrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.

2.Makethefilling:Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheeseandpumpkinandprocessuntilblended.Addthesugar,cornstarch,cinnamon,allspice,andnutmegandprocessuntilwellblended.

3.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrust.Bakefor45minutes.Turnofftheovenandleavecheesecakeintheovenforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.Removethecakefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour.Refrigerateforatleast4hours.

4.Makethetopping:Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethecranberrysauce,maplesyrup,andmargarineandblenduntilsmooth.Pourthemixtureintoasqueezebottleorsmallpitcheranddrizzletheoverthetopofthecheesecake.Keeprefrigerated.

PomegranateCheezcakeWithGlazedPecans

Makes8servings Thisistheonetoservegueststocompleteaspecialmeal.Theexotic,sweet-tartflavorofpomegranateisadelightfulsurpriseinthissophisticateddessert.Glazedpecansmakeitevenmoreelegant.

11⁄4cupsveganvanillacookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupgroundwalnuts

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

3(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese,atroomtemperature 1cupsugar 2tablespoonsPomegranateMolasses 2tablespoonspomegranatejuice 1tablespooncornstarch 1cupglazedpecans(seeAgave-GlazedPecans)

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsandthegroundwalnutsinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Presscrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,sugar,pomegranatemolasses,pomegranatejuice,andcornstarchandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrustandbakefor45minutes.Turnoffovenandleavethecheesecakeintheovenforanother10minutes.Whendone,edgesshouldbegoldenandstartingtopullawayfromsidesofpanandcentershouldbesoftset.Removefromtheovenandcoolatroomtemperaturefor1hour.

4.Arrangeglazedpecanhalvesonthetopouteredgeofthecheesecake.Refrigerateatleast4hoursbeforeserving.Keeprefrigerated.

Lemon-LimeTeasecake

Makes8servings Thislovely"cheesecake"-styledessertwasdevelopedbymyfriendFrancisJanes,chefandformerownerofAmbrosia,aveganrestaurantinSeattle.Deliciousinitsownright,thisdessertisidealtoservepeoplewithfoodsensitivities—inadditiontobeingfreeofeggsanddairy,thecakecontainsnowheatorsoy.ChooseMeyerlemonswheninseason(usuallyJanuarythroughMarch),astheyaremilderandlesstartthanthemorecommonEurekaandLisbonvarieties.Ifyoupreferanall-lemonversion,substituteadditionallemonjuiceforthelimejuice.

Crust ¾cupold-fashionedoats 1⁄2cupbrownriceflour

1⁄2cupgroundwalnuts

1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract Filling 1cupmillet 4cupswater 1⁄2cuprawcashews

3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄2cupagavenectar

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1teaspoonlemonextract 1⁄2cuptoastedslicedalmonds,forgarnish

1.Makethecrust:Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchspringformpanandsetaside.

2.Inlargebowl,combineoats,flour,walnuts,cinnamon,andsaltandmixwell. 3.Inasmallbowl,combinethemaplesyrup,oil,andvanillaandmixwell.Addthewetingredients

tothedryingredientsandmixtoblend. 4.Pressthecrustfirmlyintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntillightlybrowned,about10minutes.Cool30

minutesbeforefilling. 5.Makethefilling:Inalargesaucepan,bringthemilletandwatertoboiloverhighheat.Cover,

lowerheat,andsimmeruntilthewaterisabsorbedandthemilletissoft,about50minutes. 6.Inahigh-speedblender,combinethecashews,lemonjuice,limejuice,agavenectar,vanilla,and

lemonextract.Processuntilcompletelysmooth,about3minutes. 7.Addthecookedmilletttothecashewmixture.Blendforanother3minutes,untilcreamy.Pourinto

thecooledcrust. 8.Coolthefillingandcrustatroomtemperaturefor30minutes,thenrefrigerate.Chillforatleast4

hoursbeforeserving.Keeprefrigerated. 9.Garnishwithslicedalmondssprinkledaroundtheperimeterandserve.

No-BakeAvocadoCheezcake

Makes8servings Thisistheonetomakewhenit'stoohottoturnontheovenbutyouwantthatsweet,creamysatisfactionthatonlycomesfromacheesecake.Theavocadoaddsitsbutteryrichnessandcoolgreencolortothefilling.Whenyouuselimejuiceinsteadoflemon,thetasteisreminiscentofKeylimepie.

11⁄2cupsvegangrahamcrackercrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

2(8-ounce)containersvegancreamcheese,roomtemperature 1ripeHassavocado,pittedandpeeled ¾cupsugar 1tablespoonfreshlemonorlimejuice 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Greasea9-inchspringformpan.Placethecrumbsinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Pressthecrumbmixtureintobottomandsidesofpanandsetaside.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecreamcheese,avocado,sugar,lemonjuice,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Pourtheavocadomixtureintothepreparedcrustandrefrigeratefor4hoursuntilset.Keeprefrigerated.

Three-FlavorIceCreamCake

Makes8servings Thisversatiledessertmakesagreatimpactwithaminimumofeffort.Twoflavorsofveganicecreamarelayeredinachocolatecrustandtoppedwithstrawberryjam.Freshstrawberriesandtoastedalmondsareusedforgarnish,butreally,thesky'sthelimitintermsofbothwhatflavor(s)ofveganicecreamyouuseandwhatkindoftoppingyougarnishitwith.Note:Anyofthehomemadeveganicecreamsinthisbook,suchasCherryVanillaNiceCreamorChocolateNiceCreamcanbeusedinsteadofcommercialproducts.

11⁄2cupsveganchocolatecookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

1quartveganvanillaicecream,softened 1pintveganchocolateicecream,softened 1(8-ounce)jarstrawberryjam 1cuptoastedslicedalmonds,forgarnish Freshstrawberries,forgarnish

1.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpanandsetaside.Placethecrumbsinthebottomofthepan,addthemargarine,andmixwithaforktoblend.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomofthepreparedpanandsetaside.

2.Pressthevanillaicecreamintothepreparedcrust,smoothingthetopwitharubberspatula.Freezefor2hourstofirmup.

3.Spreadthechocolateicecreamontopofthevanilla,smoothingthetopwithaspatula.Freezefor2morehourstofirmup.

4.Whenreadytoserve,removethecakefromthefreezertoallowtheicecreamtosoftenslightly.Placethefruitspreadinasmallbowlandstiruntilsmooth.Removethesidesofthespringformpan.Spreadthefruittoppingontopofcake.Sprinklewithalmondsandgarnishwithfreshstrawberries.Storeanyleftovercakeinthefreezer.

HotBananaIceCreamCake

Makes8servings BananasFosterisafavoritedessertofmyhusband,Jon,soIenjoyexperimentingwithnewvariations.Iespeciallylikemakingthis"icecreamcake"versionforcompanysinceitismadeaheadoftimeandpresliced,sothere'snofumblingwithanicecreamscoopwhileyou'resautéingthebananas.

11⁄4cupsbrokenveganvanillacookies

¾cuppecanpieces 1⁄4cupplus3tablespoonsveganmargarine

1quartveganvanillaicecream,softened 1⁄4cuplightbrownsugar

3to4firmbananas,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupdarkrumor1⁄4cuppineapplejuice

1.Greasethebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiesand1⁄4cupofthepecansandpulseuntilfinelyground.Meltthe1⁄4cupofthemargarineandaddtothecrumbmixture.Pulsetocombineandmoistenthecrumbs.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomofthepreparedpanandsetaside.

2.Presstheicecreamintothepreparedcrust,smoothingthetopwitharubberspatula.Freezefor3hourstofirmup.

3.Removethecakefromthefreezer,removethesidesofthespringformpan,andcutthecakeinto8slices.Fastenthesidesbackontothepanandreturnthecaketothefreezeruntilreadytoserve.

4.Removethesidesofthespringformpanandplacethefrozencakesliceson8dessertplatesandsetaside.Inamediumskillet,combinetheremaining3tablespoonsmargarine,remaining1⁄2cuppecans,andsugarandcookovermediumheat.Cook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves,about1minute.Addthebananaslicesandcookuntilslightlybrownedandsoftenedbutnotmushy,about1minute.Carefullyaddtherum.Continuetocookthesauceuntilthealcoholmostlyevaporates,1to2minutes.

5.Spoonthebananasandsauceovereachofthecakeslicesandserveimmediately.

WhiteCupcakesWithVariations

Makes12cupcakes Thismostversatileofcupcakerecipescanbepreparedasisandtoppedwith"Buttercream"Frostingforawhite-on-whiteapproachordressedupwithoneofthevariationsontheoppositepage.

¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 11⁄2teaspoonsapplecidervinegar

11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour

1teaspoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonbakingsoda

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

¾cupsugar 1⁄4cupcanolaorotherneutraloil

11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Linea12-cupmuffintinwithpaperorfoilcupcakeliners.Setaside.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethesoymilkandvinegarandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,andsalt.Mixtocombine.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethesugar,oil,andvanilla.Stirinthesoymilkmixture.Addthedryingredientstothewetingredientsandstiruntilsmooth.

4.Pourthebatterevenlyintothepreparedtin,abouttwo-thirdsfull,andbakeuntilatoothpickinsertedinthecenterofacupcakecomesoutclean,about20minutes.Coolcompletelybeforefrosting.

Coconut

Usecoconutextractinsteadofvanilla.Substituteunsweetenedcoconutmilkforthesoymilk.Usethecoconutfrostingvariationofthe"Buttercream"Frosting.Lemon

Uselemonextractinsteadofvanilla.Add2teaspoonsofveryfinelygratedlemonzesttothebatter.Usethelemonfrostingvariationofthe"Buttercream"Frosting.Spice

Add1teaspoongroundcinnamonand1⁄4teaspooneachofallspice,nutmeg,andclovesorgingertothebatter.Add1⁄2cupchoppednuts,

ifdesired.Usethespicefrostingvariationofthe"Buttercream"Frosting.

MoreVariationsOnACupcake Acupcakeistoacakewhatamuffinistoaquickbread.No,it'snottheriddleofthesphinx—itjustmeansthatinthesameway

youcanusevirtuallyanyquickbreadrecipetomakemuffins,youcanusemostany8-or9-inchsinglelayercakerecipetomakecupcakes.Thatopensupawholeworldofcupcakevariations,fromtheSpicyChocolateCakewithorwithoutthe"spice"totheBanana-WalnutCakeortheCrazyforCarrotCake.Ifyouwanttomakecupcakesusingacakerecipewithmorevolume,go

ahead—youcanuse the remainingbatter tomakeextracupcakesorpour the leftoverbatter intosmallgreased ramekinsandmakelittleindividualcakes.YoucanalsoexperimentwithvariationsoftheWhiteCupcakerecipehere.I'veprovidedlemon,coconut,andspicevariations,butthere'snoneedtostopthere.Checkouttheextractshelfofthespicesectionofyoursupermarketforflavorideas.Youcanalsomix andmatch frostings—how about chocolate cupcakeswith orange frosting? Spice cupcakeswith chocolate frosting?Coconutcupcakeswithlemonfrosting?Youcan further embellishyour cupcakemasterpiecesby festooning the topof the frostingwith tastybitsof toastedcoconut,choppednuts,crushedcandies,crushedcookies,chocolatecurls,orcandysprinkles.

PIES,TARTS,CRISPS,ANDCOBBLERS

Mom'sApplePieWithCranberries

Makes8servings I'vealwaysthoughtthattherewasnowaytoimproveonmymom'sapplepiefilling—andthenIaddedsomesweeteneddriedcranberries.Nexttime,Imayalsoaddsomechoppedwalnuts.

Crust 21⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1teaspoonsugar 1cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces 1⁄3cupicewater,plusmoreifneeded

Filling 6GrannySmithorothertartapples ¾cupsweeteneddriedcranberries 1⁄2cupsugar

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespooncornstarch 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1tablespoonveganmargarine

1.Makethecrust:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblendertocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntildoughjuststartstoholdtogether,addingalittlemorewaterifneeded.Dividethedoughintotworounddisksandwraptheminplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minutes.

2.Rolloutonepieceofthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplateandtrimandflutetheedges.Rollouttheremainingdoughforthetopcrustandsetaside.Preheattheovento400°F.

3.Makethefilling:Peel,core,andcuttheapplesinto1⁄4-inchslicesandplacetheminalargebowl.Addthecranberries,sugar,lemonjuice,cornstarch,andcinnamon,andstirtomixwell.

4.Spoonthefillingintothebottomcrustanddotwithbitsofthemargarine.Placethetopcrustoverthefruitandcrimptheedges.Pierceseveralholesinthetopcrustwiththetinesofafork.

5.Bakefor10minutes,thenreduceheatto350°Fandbakeuntilgoldenbrown,about45minutes.Coolonawirerackbeforeservingatroomtemperature,about45minutes.

PumpkinPieWithAHintOfRum

Makes8servings Asplashofrumheightenstheflavorofthespicesinthisautumnfavoritebutcanbeomittedifyouprefer.

Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

3tablespoonsicewater,plusmoreifneeded Filling 1(16-ounce)cansolidpackpumpkin 1(12-ounce)packageextra-firmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 1cupsugar Preparedeggreplacementmixturefor2eggs(seeVeganBaking) 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1tablespoondarkrum 1tablespooncornstarch 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg

1.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntildoughjuststartstoholdtogether.Flattenthedoughintoarounddiskandwrapitinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minuteswhileyoupreparethefilling.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinethepumpkinandtofuuntilwellblended.Addthesugar,eggreplacer,maplesyrup,rum,cornstarch,cinnamon,allspice,ginger,andnutmeg,mixinguntilsmoothandwellcombined.

3.Preheattheovento400°F.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplateandtrimandflutetheedges.

4.Pourthefillingintothecrust.Bakefor15minutes,thenreducetheoventemperatureto350°Fandbakeforanother30to45minutes,oruntilthefillingisset.Letcooltoroomtemperatureonawirerack,thenchillintherefrigeratorfor4hoursorlonger.

PieCrustOptions

Mostofthepierecipesprovideinstructionformakingpiecrustdoughinabowl,butthereareotheroptions:

Foodprocessorpiecrust:Tomakeyourpiecrustdough in the foodprocessor,combine the flour, salt, andsugar ina foodprocessorandpulsetomix.Addthemargarineandprocessuntilcrumbly,thenaddthewaterandprocesstoformasoftdough,takingcarenottooverprocess.Ready-madepiecrust:Whenyou'repressed for time,youcansubstitutea ready-madeveganpie shell insteadofmaking itfromscratch.Crumbpie crust:A third choice is to use a crumb crust for your piemadewith your choice of ground cookies or grahamcrackersoracombinationofnuts,oats,andotheringredients.Thereareseveralcrumbcrustrecipesprovidedinthecheesecakerecipesection.

SweetPotatoPie

Makes8servings ThisSouthernclassicisagreatreasontobakesomeextrasweetpotatoes.Itmakesanicechangefromtheusualpumpkinpie.

Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

3tablespoonsicewater,ormoreifneeded Filling 2cupsmashedsweetpotatoes 1(12-ounce)packageextra-firmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 1cuplightbrownsugar Preparedeggreplacementmixturefor2eggs(seeVeganBaking) 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1tablespooncornstarch 2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg

1.Makethecrust:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntildoughjuststartstoholdtogether.

2.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minuteswhileyoupreparethefilling.

3.Preheattheovento400°F. 4.Makethefilling:Inafoodprocessor,combinethesweetpotatoesandtofuuntilwellblended.Add

thesugar,eggreplacer,maplesyrup,cornstarch,cinnamon,allspice,ginger,andnutmeg,mixinguntilsmoothandwellcombined.

5.Rolloutdoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplateandtrimandcrimptheedges.

6.Pourthefillingintothecrustandbakefor15minutes.Thenturnreducetheoventemperatureto350°Fandbakeforanother35to45minutes,oruntilthefillingisset.

PecanPie

Makes8servings Thissuper-rich,nuttypieneedsnoembellishment,butaddingascoopofvanillaishardtoresist.

Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

3tablespoonsicewater,plusmoreifneeded Filling 3tablespoonscornstarch 1cupwater 11⁄4cupspuremaplesyrup

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsunsaltedpecanhalves,toasted

1.Makethecrust:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntildoughjuststartstoholdtogether.

2.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minuteswhileyoupreparethefilling.Preheattheovento400°F.

3.Makethefilling:Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarchandthe1⁄4cupwaterandsetaside.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheremaining¾cupwaterandmaplesyrupandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Boilfor5minutes,thenaddthesaltandthecornstarchmixture,whiskingvigorously.Keepstirringandcookoverhighheatuntilthemixturethickensandbecomesclear.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemargarineandvanilla.

4.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplate.Trimthedoughandflutetheedges.Prickholesinbottomofdoughwithafork.Bakeuntilgolden,about10minutes,thenremovefromtheovenandsetaside.Reducetheoventemperatureto350°F.

5.Oncethemargarineismelted,pourthefillingintotheprebakedcrust.Arrangehalfthepecansinthefilling,pressingthemintothemixtureandarrangingtheremaininghalfonthetopofthepie.Bakefor30minutes.Coolonarackforabout1hour,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled.

PeachCrumbPie

Makes8servings EventhoughfreshlocalpeachesareabundantinAugust,thehottestmonthoftheyear,Ican'tresistheatinguptheoventobakeapeachpie.

11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

3tablespoonscoldwater,plusmoreifneeded 5ripepeaches,peeled,pitted,andsliced 1teaspoonveganmargarine 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

Topping ¾cupold-fashionedoats 1⁄3cupveganmargarine,softened

2tablespoonssugar 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1.Makethecrust:Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,salt,andsugar.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Addthewateralittleatatimeandblenduntilthedoughjuststartstoholdtogether.

2.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minuteswhileyoupreparethefilling.

3.Preheattheovento425°F.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughina9-inchpieplateandtrimandcrimptheedges.

4.Arrangethepeachslicesinthecrust.Dotwiththemargarineandsprinklewithsugarandcinnamon.Setaside.

5.Makethetopping:Inamediumbowl,combinetheoats,margarine,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.Mixwellandsprinkleontopofthefruit.

6.Bakeuntilthefruitisbubblyandthecrustisgoldenbrown,about40minutes.Removefromovenandcoolslightly,15to20minutes.Servewarm.

ChocolateNo-BakeSilkPie

Makes8servings Thisgorgeousandsophisticateddessertisachocolatelover'sdream:thecreamytextureofthefillingandlusciousflavorisincomparable.Itisguaranteedtowinravereviewsfromfamilyanddinnerguests.Evenbetter,itiseasiertomakethanitlooksandrequiresnobaking.

11⁄4cupsveganchocolatecookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

1(12-ounce)bagvegansemisweetchocolatechips ¾cupunsaltedrawcashews 1⁄2cupwater

1⁄2cupagavenectar

1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract Chocolatecurls,veganwhippedcream,orchoppedtoastednuts,forgarnish(optional)

1.Lightlyoilthebottomandsidesofa9-inchpieplateorspringformpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiecrumbswiththemeltedmargarineandpulseuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomofthepreparedpan.Refrigerateuntilneeded.

2.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Setaside. 3.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoapowder.Addthewaterandblenduntilsmooth.

Addtheagavenectar,tofu,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthemeltedchocolatechipsandblenduntilcreamy.

4.Pourthefillingintothepreparedcrustandrefrigerateforatleast3hourstofirmup.Whenreadytoserve,topwithyourgarnishofchoice,ifusing.

WhiteChocolateHazelnutPie

Makes8servings Thiselegantpiemakesawonderfulfinishtoaspecialmeal.Whitechocolateisn'treallychocolateandthekindyoufindinsupermarketsisn'tvegan.Althoughyoucanfindveganwhitechocolateforsale,mostlyonline,itcanbeexpensive.UsetheVeganWhiteChocolaterecipeearlierinthischapter.IfyouprefernottouseFrangelico,leaveitoutandsubstitute1teaspoonofhazelnutextract.

11⁄2cupsveganvanillaorchocolatecookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

1cupveganwhitechocolatechipsorpieces,homemade(seeVeganWhiteChocolate)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupunsaltedrawcashews

1⁄4cupwater

2tablespoonsFrangelico(hazelnutliqueur) 6ouncesextra-firmsilkentofu,drained 1⁄4cupagavenectar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupcrushedtoastedhazelnuts,forgarnish

1⁄2cupfreshberries,forgarnish

1.Greasean8-inchpieplateorspringformpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiecrumbsandmargarineandpulseuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomandsidesofthepreparedpan.Refrigerateuntilneeded.

2.Meltthewhitechocolateinadoubleboileroverlowheat,stirringconstantly.Setaside. 3.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoapowder.AddthewaterandFrangelicoandblend

untilsmooth.Addthetofu,agavenectar,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthemeltedwhitechocolateandprocessuntilcreamy.

4.Spreadthemixtureintothepreparedpan.Coverandrefrigerate3hours,untilwellchilled.Toserve,garnishwithcrushedhazelnutsandfreshberries.

ChocolateMintEspressoPie

Makes6to8servings Ifyou'reoftheopinionthatchocolate,mint,andespressoshouldconstitutethreeofthebasicfoodgroups,thenthislusciouspie,developedbyrecipetesterLisaDahlmeier,isforyou.GarnishwithVeganWhippedCreamorchocolatecurls,ifdesired.

2cupsveganchocolatecookiesormint-flavoredchocolatesandwichcookies 1⁄4cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

1(12-ounce)packagevegansemisweetchocolatechips 1(12.3-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonspuremaplesyruporagavenectar 2tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 2tablespoonscrèmedementhe 4teaspoonsinstantespressopowder

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoilan8-inchpieplateandsetaside. 2.Ifusingsandwichcookies,carefullytakethemapart,reservingthecreamfillinginaseparate

bowl.Finelygrindthecookiesinafoodprocessor.Addtheveganmargarineandpulseuntilwellincorporated.

3.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomofthepreparedpan.Bakefor5minutes.Ifusingsandwichcookies,whilethecrustisstillhot,spreadthereservedcreamfillingovertopofthecrust.Setasidetocool,for5minutes.

4.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Setaside. 5.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,maplesyrup,soymilk,crèmedementhe,and

espressopowder.Processuntilsmooth. 6.Blendthemeltedchocolateintothetofumixtureuntilcompletelyincorporated.Spreadthefilling

intothepreparedcrust.Refrigerateforatleast3hourstosetbeforeserving. Variation:Forextramintflavor,usechocolatemintcookiestomakeyourcrumbs.Formintflavorwithoutcrèmedementhe,substitute1teaspoonofpeppermintextractandincreasethesoymilkto4tablespoons.Ifyoudon'tliketheflavorofmint,omitthecrèmedementheandadd2teaspoonsofvanillaextractinsteadandincreasethesoymilkto4tablespoons.

StrawberryCloudPie

Makes8servings Sweetenedsilkentofuprovidesthecloudlikefillingonwhichtheredripestrawberriesrecline.

Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

3tablespoonsicewater Filling 1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drainedandpressed ¾cupsugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsslicedfreshstrawberries 1⁄2cupstrawberrypreserves

1tablespooncornstarchdissolvedin2tablespoonswater

1.Makethecrust:Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,salt,andsugarandpulsetocombine.Addthemargarineandprocessuntilcrumbly.Withthemachinerunning,streaminthewaterandprocesstoformasoftdough.Donotovermix.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minutes.Preheattheovento400°F.

2.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchpieplate.Trimandflutetheedges.Prickholesinthebottomofthedoughwithafork.Bakefor10minutes,thenremovefromtheovenandsetaside.Reducetheoventemperatureto350°F.

3.Makethefilling:Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,sugar,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Pourintothepreparedcrust.

4.Bakefor30minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocoolfor30minutes. 5.Arrangetheslicedstrawberriesontopofthepieinadecorativepatterntocovertheentire

surface.Setaside. 6.Pureethepreservesinablenderorfoodprocessorandtransfertoasmallsaucepanovermedium

heat.Stirinthecornstarchmixtureandcontinuestirringuntilthemixturehasthickened. 7.Spoonthestrawberryglazeoverthepie.Refrigeratethepieatleast1hourbeforeservingtochill

thefillingandsettheglaze.

No-BakeFreshFruitPie

Makes8servings Thistastypie,madewithheart-healthytofuandfreshfruit,lookstooprettytobesogoodforyou.Varythetypeoffruitontop(berriesaregood)accordingtowhatyoulikeandwhat'sinseason.Theamountoffruityouneedwilldependonhowthinyousliceit.Theideaistoarrangeslicedfruitdecorativelyontopofthepie.Smallberries,suchasblueberriesorraspberries,canbeusedwhole—fortheseyouwillneedabout2cups.Thekindoffruitspreadyouuseshouldcomplementthefruit.

11⁄2cupsveganoatmealcookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1poundfirmtofu,welldrainedandpressed(seeTofu) ¾cupsugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1ripepeach,pittedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2ripeplums,pittedandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cuppeachpreserves

1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Greasea9-inchpieplateandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecrumbsandthemeltedmargarineandprocessuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothepreparedpieplate.Refrigerateuntilneeded.

2.Inthefoodprocessor,combinethetofu,sugar,andvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.Spreadthetofumixtureintothechilledcrustandrefrigeratefor1hour.

3.Arrangethefruitdecorativelyontopofthetofumixture.Setaside. 4.Inasmallheatproofbowl,combinethepreservesandlemonjuiceandmicrowaveuntilmelted,

about5seconds.Stiranddrizzleoverthefruit.Refrigeratethepieforatleast1hourbeforeservingtochillthefillingandsettheglaze.

Cashew–BananaCreamPie

Makes8servings Iliketogarnishthisyummypiewithtoastedcoconutforaddedflavororwithroastedcashewstoexaltthenutsinthefilling,butyoucouldalsogarnishwithberriesforasplashofcolororchocolatecurls—justbecause.

11⁄2cupsveganvanillacookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

1⁄2cupunsaltedrawcashews

1(13-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 2⁄3cupsugar

3ripebananas 1tablespoonagarflakes 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspooncoconutextract(optional) VeganWhippedCream,homemadeorstore-bought,andtoastedcoconut,forgarnish

1.Lightlyoilthebottomandsidesofan8-inchspringformpanorpieplateandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiecrumbsandmargarineandpulseuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothebottomandsidesofthepreparedpan.Refrigerateuntilneeded.

2.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoapowder.Addthecoconutmilk,sugar,andoneofthebananasandblenduntilsmooth.Scrapethemixtureintoasaucepan,addtheagarflakes,andsetasidefor10minutestosoftentheagar.Bringjusttoaboil,thenreducetheheattolowandsimmer,stirringconstantlytodissolvetheagar,about3minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthelemonjuice,vanilla,andcoconutextract,ifusing.Setaside.

3.Cuttheremaining2bananasinto1⁄4-inchslicesandarrangeevenlyinthebottomofthepreparedpan.Spreadthecashew-bananamixtureintothepan,thenrefrigerateuntilwellchilled.Whenreadytoserve,garnishwithwhippedcreamandtoastedcoconut.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigerator.

PeanutButter–IceCreamPie

Makes8servings Itishardtofindadessertthatiseasiertomakethatisalsoasabsolutelyscrumptiousandpicture-perfectpretty.IliketomakeitinaspringformpanbecauseIthinkitmakesanicerpresentation,butyoucanusea9-inchpieplateifyouprefer.

11⁄2cupsveganchocolatecookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

1quartveganvanillaicecream,softened 2cupscreamypeanutbutter Veganchocolatecurls,forgarnish

1.Lightlyoilthebottomandsidesofa9-inchspringformpanandsetaside.Inafoodprocessor,combinethecookiecrumbsandmargarineandprocessuntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressthecrumbmixtureintothepreparedpanandpressintobottomandsidesofpan.Refrigerateuntilneeded.

2.Inafoodprocessor,combinetheicecreamandpeanutbutter,mixinguntilwellblended.Spreadthemixtureevenlyintothepreparedcrust.

3.Freezefor3hoursorovernight.Bringthepietoroomtemperaturefor5minutesandcarefullyremovethesidesofthespringformpan.Sprinklechocolatecurlsovertopofthepieandserve.

BananaMangoPie

Makes6servings Thistastypieisnotonlydeliciousandhealthfulbutit'salsoagreatwaytouseabunchofripebananas.

11⁄2cupsveganvanillacookiecrumbs

1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

1cupmangojuice 1tablespoonagarflakes 1⁄4cupagavenectar

4ripebananas,peeledandcutintochunks 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1freshripemango,peeled,pitted,andthinlysliced

1.Greasethebottomandsidesofan8-inchpieplate.Placethecookiecrumbsandthemeltedmargarineinthebottomofthepieplateandstirwithaforktocombineuntiluntilthecrumbsaremoistened.Pressintothebottomandsidesofthepreparedpieplate.Refrigerateuntilneeded.

2.Combinethejuiceandagarflakesinasmallsaucepan.Letitsitfor10minutestosoften.Addtheagavenectarandbringthemixturejusttoaboil.Reducetheheattoasimmerandstiruntildissolved,about3minutes.

3.Placethebananasinafoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addtheagarmixtureandlemonjuiceandprocessuntilsmoothandwellblended.Usearubberspatulatoscrapethefillingintothepreparedcrust.Refrigeratefor2hoursorlongertochillandsetup.

4.Justbeforeserving,arrangethemangoslicesinacircleontopofthepie.

Ginger-PearTartWithCranberriesAndWalnuts

Makes8servings Similartosingle-crustpies,tartsaremadeinaspecialtartpanwitharemovablebottomthatmakesthemprettytoserveandeasytocut.Ifyoudon'thaveatartpan,youcanmakethisinapieplateanditwillstillbedelicious.I'vealsomadetartsinaspringformpan,pressingthedoughevenlywithmyfingersupthesidestoachievethedesiredresult.

Crust 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour

1teaspoonsugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

3tablespoonsicewater Filling 5ripeBartlettpears,peeled,cored,andhalvedlengthwise 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoongratedfreshginger

3tablespoonssugar 1tablespooncornstarch Topping ¾cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄8teaspoonsalt

1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnutpieces

1tablespoonmincedcrystallizedginger

1.Makethecrust:Inafoodprocessor,combinetheflour,sugar,andsaltandpulsetocombine.Addthemargarineandprocessuntilcrumbly.Withthemachinerunning,streaminthewateruntilthedoughjuststartstoholdtogether,addingmorewaterifneeded.Donotovermix.Flattenthedoughintoadiskandwrapinplasticwrap.Refrigeratefor30minutes.

2.Rolloutthedoughonalightlyflouredworksurfacetoabout10inchesindiameter.Fitthedoughintoa9-inchtartpanorpieplateandflutetheedges.Setaside.Preheattheovento400°F.

3.Makethefilling:Cutthepearsinto1⁄4-inchslicesandplaceinalargebowl.Addthelemonjuice,ginger,sugar,andcornstarchandtosstocombine.Setasideabout12ofthepearslicestotopthetart.

4.Spreadtheremainingpearmixtureinthepreparedcrust,arrangingthereservedpearslicesconcentricallyontop.Setaside.

5.Makethetopping:Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,sugar,ginger,cinnamon,allspice,andsalt.Cutinthemargarinewithapastryblenderuntilcrumbly.Stirinthecranberries,walnuts,andcrystallizedginger.

6.Sprinklethetoppingoverthepearsandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Coolonawirerackbeforeserving.

AppleTartWithWalnutCrust

Makes8servings Themellowflavorandcrunchytextureofthewalnutcrustisaperfectmatchforthesweet-tartapplesinthistantalizingtart.

Crust 1cupwalnutpieces 1⁄2cuppitteddates

1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats

3tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonssugar Filling 5GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andhalvedlengthwise 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonssugar 1tablespooncornstarch Topping ¾cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupsugar

11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon

1⁄8teaspoonsalt

1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1.Makethecrust:Inafoodprocessor,combinethewalnuts,dates,andoatsandpulseuntilfinelychopped.Addthemargarineandsugarandprocessuntilwellmixed.

2.Greasea9-inchtartpanorpieplate.Pressthecrustmixturefirmlyontothebottomandsidesofthepreparedpan.Setaside.Preheattheovento400°F.

3.Makethefilling:Cuttheapplesinto1⁄4-inchslicesandplaceinalargebowl.Addthelemonjuice,sugar,andcornstarchandtosstocombine.Setasideabout12oftheappleslicestotopthetart.

4.Spreadtheremainingapplemixtureinthepreparedcrust,arrangingthereservedappleslicesconcentricallyontop.

5.Makethetopping:Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.Cutinthemargarinewithapastryblenderuntilcrumbly.

6.Sprinklethetoppingovertheapplesandbakeuntiltender,about45minutes.Coolonawirerackbeforeserving.

Two-BerryCobbler

Makes8servings Necessitywastheinspirationforthisrecipe.Knowingwehadfreshblueberriesinthehouse,myhusbandrequestedacobbler.Onlyproblemwas,thereweren'tenoughblueberries.Itookachanceandbulkedupthefillingwithsomewhole-berrycranberrysauce.Thisversionisnowrequestedinitsownright.

3cupsblueberries ¾cupsugar 1tablespooncornstarch 1⁄4cupwater

1cupcannedwhole-berrycranberrysauce 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cupveganmargarine,melted

1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Inasaucepan,combinetheblueberries,1⁄2cupofthesugar,cornstarch,water,andcinnamon,stirringtoblend.Bringtoaboiloverhighheat,thenreduceheattolow,andstirgentlyuntilslightlythickened,about5minutes.

2.Removethesaucepanfromtheheatandstirinthecranberrysauceuntilwellmixed.Spoonthefruitmixtureintothebottomofa9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.

3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,bakingpowder,salt,andremaining1⁄4cupsugar.Blendinthemargarineandsoymilkuntilasoftdoughforms.Dropthedoughbylargespoonfulsontopofthefruitmixture.Bakeuntilthefruitisbubblyandthetopofthecrustisgoldenbrown,about40minutes.Servewarm.

Variation:Ifthere'snoshortageofberriesinyourhouse,omitthecranberrysauceandincreasetheblueberriesto4cups.Youcanalsomixandmatchberriesinthisrecipe,using2cupsblueberriesand2cupsslicedstrawberries,forexample.Frozenberriescanalsobesubstitutedforallorpartofthefilling.Insteadofacobbler,youcanbakethefillinginapiecrustaswell.

AppleAndPearCobbler

Makes6servings Twofavoritefallfruits,applesandpears,combineinthishomeycobbler,anidealdessertforacrispautumnday.Wonderfulonitsown,itisheavenlyservedwarmwithascoopofveganvanillaicecream.

3GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andshredded 2ripepears,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupplus2tablespoonssugar

2tablespoonscornstarch 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1cupall-purposeflour 11⁄2teaspoonsbakingpowder

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonscanolaorotherneutraloil 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Greasea9-inchsquarebakingpan.Spreadtheapplesandpearsinthepreparedpan.Sprinklewiththelemonjuiceandtosstocoat.Stirin1⁄2cupofthesugar,cornstarch,cinnamon,andallspice,stirringtomix.

2.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,theremaining2tablespoonssugar,thebakingpowder,andthesalt.Addtheoilandmixwithaforkuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Mixinthesoymilk.Spreadthetoppingoverthefruit.Bakeuntilgolden,about30minutes.Servewarm.

Blueberry-PeachCrisp

Makes8servings Sincepeachesandblueberriesarebothdeliciousandusuallyinseasonatthesametime,theymakeidealcompanionsinfruitpies,cobblers,orcrispslikethisone.

4freshripepeaches,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2cupsfreshblueberries 1tablespooncornstarch ¾cupsugar 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats

3tablespoonsveganmargarine

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethepeaches,blueberries,cornstarch,1⁄4cupofthesugar,lemonjuice,and1⁄2teaspoonofthecinnamon.Mixgentlyandspoonintothepreparedbakingpan.Setaside.

2.Insmallbowl,combinetheflour,oats,margarine,theremaining1⁄2cupsugar,andtheremaining1⁄2teaspooncinnamon.Useapastryblenderorforktomixuntilcrumbly.

3.Sprinklethetoppingoverthefruitmixtureandbakeuntilthetopisbrownedandbubblyinthecenter,30to40minutes.Servewarm.

QuickAppleCrisp

Makes6servings Whenyouwanttheflavorofapplepiewithoutthebotherofacrust,thisquickcrispisthewaytogo.Enlistsomehelptopeeltheapplesanditcanbeintheoveninminutes.

5GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats

1⁄2cupfinelychoppedwalnutsorpecans

2⁄3cuplightbrownsugar

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,softened

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpan.Placetheapplesinthepreparedpan.Drizzlethemaplesyrupandlemonjuiceovertheapplesandsprinklewith1⁄2teaspoonofthecinnamon.Setaside.

2.Inamediumbowl,mixtheflour,oats,walnuts,sugar,andtheremaining1⁄2teaspooncinnamon.Useapastryblendertocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.Spreadthetoppingovertheapplesandbakeuntilbubblyandlightlybrownedontop,about45minutes.Servewarm.

Banana-PecanStrudel

Makes6servings InspiredbytheclassicNewOrleansdessertBananasFoster,thisdesserttastesasimpressiveasitlooks(especiallywhennestledwithascoopofveganvanillaorpecanicecream),butitcouldn'tbeeasiertomakethankstousingstore-boughtpuffpastry.ItisaboontovegansthatPepperidgeFarmpuffpastrysheets,foundinsupermarketseverywhere,arevegan.

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar

¾cupchoppedunsaltedpecans 3ripebananas,sliced 2tablespoonsrumor1teaspoonrumextract(optional) 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1sheetfrozenpuffpastry,thawed Sugar,forrollinganddustingpastry

1.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthebrownsugarandstirtoblend.Addthepecansandbananasandcookfor1minute,stirringtocoat.Addtherum,ifusing,andthecinnamonandstirtocombine.Removefromheatandsetasidetocool.

2.Rolloutthepuffpastryonalightlysugaredworksurfacetoeliminatethecreasesinthepastry. 3.Spreadthecooledbananamixturedownthelengthofthepastry.Foldthesidesofthepastryover

thebananamixtureandtuckintheends,sealingtheedgeswithyourfingers. 4.Placethestrudelonanungreasedbakingsheetandcutafewdiagonalslashesontopofthepastry

withasharpknifetoallowsteamtoescape.Sprinklealittlesugaronthetopofthestrudelandrefrigeratefor15minutes.Preheattheovento400°F.

5.Bakethestrudeluntilgoldenbrown,35to40minutes.Coolfor10minutes.Useaseratedbreadknifetocutintoslicesandserve.

PearCrumble

Makes6servings Thisisaneasyflavorfuldessertthatcanworkinbothacasualormoreformalsetting.Foraddedimpact,addsomechoppedpecanstothetoppingandserveitwarmwithascoopofveganvanillaicecream.

5ripeBartlettpears,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cupsugar

2tablespoonscornstarch 1teaspoongroundallspice 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats

1cupsugar 1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintosmallpieces

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Placethepearslicesina9-inchsquarebakingpanandsprinklewiththesugar,thecornstarch,1⁄2teaspoonoftheallspice,andtheginger.

2.Inamediumbowl,combinetheflour,oats,sugar,andremaining1⁄2teaspoonofallspice.Useapastryblenderorforktocutinthemargarineuntilthemixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs.

3.Spreadthetoppingoverthepearsandbakeuntilbrownedandbubbly,about40minutes.Servewarm.

PUDDINGSANDPARFAITS

BakedChocolatePudding

Makes6servings Theselittlepuddingsarenicebecauseyoujustpopthemintheoven—nostandingoverthestoveandstirring.Plus,theygetbakedintheirownservingdishes,sothey'reeasyandattractivetoserve.AdollopofVeganWhippedCreamorCashewCrèmeisalwayswelcome.

1cupsugar 1tablespooncanolaorotherneutraloil 11⁄2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Grease6individualoven-safedessertramekinsandsetaside.

2.Inamediumbowl,mixthesugarandoiluntilwellblended.Stirinthesoymilkandvanillaandsetaside.

3.Inaseparatemediumbowl,combinetheflour,cocoa,bakingpowder,andsalt.Mixthedryingredientsintothewetingredientsuntiljustblended.

4.Spoonthepuddingintothepreparedramekinsandbakeuntilset,about25minutes.Letstandatleast10minutesbeforeserving.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.

CashewChocolatePudding

Makes4servings OfalltheveganchocolatepuddingsI'vetastedandmade,thisoneismyfavorite,notonlybecauseit'seasytomakebutalsobecauseithasarichdepthofflavor.Spoonitintoyourprettiestcleardessertglasses(martiniglassesareespeciallyniceforthis)andgarnishwithchocolatecurlsorperhaps,someVeganWhippedCreamandafewperfectlyripeberries.Thekeytogettingasilkysmoothpuddingisgrindingthecashewstoapowderinahigh-speedblendersuchasaVita-Mix.Otherwise,youcangrindthecashewsalittleatatimeinaspicegrinder.

1cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips 1⁄2cupunsaltedrawcashews

1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

¾cupfirmsilkentofu,drained 1⁄3cupagavenectarorpuremaplesyrup

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Meltthechocolatechipsinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Setaside. 2.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthesoymilkandblenduntil

smooth.Addthetofu,agavenectar,andvanillaandcontinuetoblenduntilsmoothandcreamy. 3.Scrapethemeltedchocolateintotheblender.Processuntilcompletelyincorporatedwiththe

cashewmixture. 4.Dividethepuddingamong4smalldessertbowlsorglassesandrefrigerate2hours,untilfirmand

chilled.

Chocolate-BananaPudding

Makes6servings Thiscreamypuddingistheresultofthehappymergeroftwogreatflavors:bananasandchocolate.Thechocolateflavorisdominantbutnicelyaccentedbythemellowsweetnessofthebanana.Choppedpeanutsaddawonderfulcrunchandextradimensionofflavor.

8ouncevegansemisweetchocolatechips 2ripebananas 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupchoppedunsaltedroastedpeanuts

1.Meltthechocolateinadoubleboilerormicrowave.Setaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethebananas.Addthemaplesyrupandvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.Addthemeltedchocolateandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Dividethepuddingevenlyamong6dessertbowls.Refrigerate2hours,untilwellchilled.Garnishwithchoppedpeanuts.

SunsetFruitPudding

Makes4servings Thiscreamyfruitpuddinggetsitsnamebecauseitsdazzlingcolorremindsmeofaparticularlydramaticskyatsunset.Freshanddelicious,itcouldn'tbeeasiertomake.Ifyou'refeelingespeciallyambitious,pureeeachfruitseparately,thendivideamongfourdessertglassesandswirlgentlywithaknifetoresemblethestreaksinasky.Enjoyunadornedorgarnishwithtoastedcrushednuts,chocolatecurls,toastedcoconut,orriperedstrawberries.

1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped 8freshripestrawberries,hulled 2ripebananas

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethemango,strawberries,andbananasandprocessuntilsmooth. 2.Dividethefruitmixtureevenlyamong4dessertdishesandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.

Maple-BakedRicePuddingWithDriedCranberries

Makes6servings Thissimpleanddeliciousrecipeforthecomfortfoodclassicusesleftovercookedrice,soplanaheadnexttimeyouputonapotofrice.Then,justcombinealltheingredients,popintheoven,andletthecomfortingfragrancewaftthroughthehouse.

21⁄2cupscookedrice

11⁄2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk

1⁄3cuppuremaplesyrup

3tablespoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

Pinchsalt 1⁄3cupgoldenraisinsorsweeteneddriedcranberries

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpan.Combinealltheingredientsinthepreparedpan,stirringuntilwellblended.

2.Bakeuntilhot,about45minutes.Servewarmorcold.

Coconut-PistachioRicePudding

Makes6servings Thislusciousricepuddingwasinspiredbytwoofmyfavoritericedesserts:thesweetstickyriceofThailandandIndiankheer,whichisoftenmadewithpistachiosandcardamom.Choppedfreshmangomakesagoodaddition,whetherstirredrightintothepuddingorspoonedontopasagarnish–oralittleofboth.

1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1⁄2cupsugar

21⁄2cupscookedjasmineorbasmatirice

11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1teaspoongroundcardamomorallspice 1⁄8teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledpistachionuts,coarselychopped

1⁄2cupsweetenedshreddedcoconut

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethecoconutmilk,soymilk,andsugarandbringalmosttoboil,stirringtodissolvethesugar.

2.Addtherice,vanilla,cardamom,andsaltandsimmerovermedium-lowheatfor20minutes,oruntildesiredconsistencyisreached,stirringoccasionally.

3.Stirinthepistachiosandcoconutandletcool.Coverandrefrigerateuntilwellchilled,2hours.

ForbiddenBlackRicePudding

Makes8servings Chineseblackrice,alsoknownas"forbiddenrice,"canbefoundinwell-stockedmarketsandgourmetgrocers.Ithasanuttytaste,faintlyreminiscentofpopcorn.Itsdeeppurplecolorwhencookedlendsadramatictouch.

1cupforbiddenblackrice 3cupswater 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupsugar

1(13.5-ounce)canunsweetenedcoconutmilk

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringtherice,water,andsalttoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattolowandcoverandsimmeruntiltender,about45minutes.

2.Stirinthesugarandallbut1⁄2cupofthecoconutmilkandreturntoaboil,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,uncovered,stirringoccasionally,untilthick,about30minutes.

3.Removefromheatandsetasidetocooltoroomtemperature,stirringoccasionally.Dividethericepuddingevenlyamong8dessertbowls,drizzletheremainingcoconutmilkoverthetop,andserve.

ParadisePudding

Makes4servings Thisdeliciouspuddingcanonlybedescribedasambrosialcomfortfood.IadapteditfromarecipesharedwithmebyPeterKumar,atalentedchefandrestaurateurfromVirginiaBeach,Virginia.Lookforsuji(semolinaorcreamofwheat)inIndianmarketsandspecialtygrocers.

1tablespoonveganmargarine 1⁄4cupunsaltedroastedcashews

1⁄4cupgoldenraisins

1cupsuji(semolinaorcreamofwheat) 1⁄2cupsugar

11⁄2cupspineapple,mango,orwhitegrapejuice

1⁄4cuppineapplechunks

1⁄4teaspoongroundcardamom

1.Inamediumskillet,heatthemargarineoverlowheat.Addthecashews,raisins,andsujiandtoastuntilfragrant,stirringfrequently,about5minutes.

2.Stirinthesugarandpineapplejuiceandcontinuetocook,stirringconstantly.Addthepineapplechunksandcardamomandcontinuetocookafewminuteslonger,untilitresemblesathickpudding.

3.Toserve,dividethepuddingevenlyamong4smalldessertdishes.Servewarmoratroomtemperatureorrefrigerateuntilchilled,about2hours.

Variation:Foradifferentpresentation,doubletherecipeandtransferthecookedpuddingtoa9-inchspringformpan.Smooththetopandrefrigerateuntilchilled.Cutintowedgesandservewithamangopuree.

BananaOrzoPudding

Makes6servings Thisyummypuddingmadewithorzo,thetinyrice-shapedpasta,makesaninterestingchangefromricepudding.Foraddedbananaflavor,justbeforeserving,thinlysliceanadditionalbananaandstiritintothepuddingorusetogarnishthetopofthedessertswhenspoonedintoindividualdessertdishes.

2ripebananas 1cupplainorvanillasoymilk 1⁄2cupsugar

11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

Pinchsalt 21⁄2cupscookedorzo

1⁄2cuptoastedslicedalmonds

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethebananas,soymilk,sugar,vanilla,cinnamon,andsaltandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Transferthemixturetoamediumsaucepanandbringalmosttoboilovermedium-highheat,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Addthecookedorzoandsimmeroverlowheatfor20minutes,oruntildesiredconsistencyisreached,stirringoccasionally.Setasidetocool.

3.Transferthepuddingtoabowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled.Garnishwithalmonds.Servewarmorcold.

Avocado-RaspberryParfaits

Makes4servings Thesecolorfulparfaitsarecreamyanddelicious.They'realsosuper-easytomakeandquitefestivelooking.Nondairywhippingcream,suchasRich'sbrand,isavailableinwell-stockedsupermarkets.Ifunavailable,useaready-madeveganwhippedcream,availableatnaturalfoodstoresormakeyourownVeganWhippedCream.

2ripeHassavocados,pitted,peeled,andchopped 1⁄2cupplus1teaspoonsugar

3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1cupfreshraspberries,plus4forgarnish 1cupveganwhippingcream ¾cupvegangranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought Freshmintsprigsforgarnish

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheavocados,1⁄2cupofthesugar,limejuice,andvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Finelychopthe1cupofraspberriesandplacetheminasmallbowl.Sprinklewiththeremaining1teaspoonsugarandsetaside.

3.Inalargebowl,beatthewhippingcreamwithanelectricmixeronhighspeeduntilsoftpeaksform.Setaside.

4.Toassemble,spoonalayerofthegranolaintoeachof4parfaitorwineglasses.Addalayeroftheavocadomixture,followedbyalayerofthewhippedtopping.Topeachwithalayeroftheraspberries.Topwithasmallspoonfulofwhippedtoppingandgarnishwiththereservedraspberriesandmint.Serveimmediately.

StrawberryParfaitsWithCashewCrème

Makes4servings Thislusciousdesserttasteslikestrawberryshortcakewithoutthecake.Iliketomakethisdessertinearlysummerwhenfreshripestrawberriesareattheirpeak.Ifyoucanfindfourperfectsmallstrawberries,savethemtogarnishthetopsoftheparfaits.Sincethisprettydessertislightyetsatisfying,itmakesanidealfinishtoabigmeal.

1⁄2cupunsaltedrawcashews

4tablespoonssugar 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

¾cupfirmsilkentofu,drained 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2cupsslicedstrawberries 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice Freshmintleaves,forgarnish

1.Inablender,grindthecashewsand3tablespoonsofthesugartoafinepowder.Addthesoymilkandblenduntilsmooth.Addthetofuandvanillaandcontinuetoblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Scrapethecashewmixtureintoamediumbowl,cover,andrefrigeratefor30minutes.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethestrawberries,lemonjuice,andremaining1tablespoonsugar.Stirgentlytocombineandsetasideatroomtemperaturefor20minutes.

3.Spoonalternatinglayersofthestrawberriesandcashewcrèmeintoparfaitglassesorwineglasses,endingwithadollopofthecashewcrème.Garnishwithmintleavesandserve.

VeganTiramisù

Makes6servings Tiramisù,theItalian"pickmeup"dessert,haslongbeenoneofmyhusband'sfavorites,soitwasaprioritytoveganizeit.Fordecadence,addalayerofveganwhippedcreamandchocolatecurls.

1cupfirmtofu,drainedandpresseddry 1(8-ounce)containervegancreamcheese 1⁄2cupveganvanillaicecream,softened

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1⁄3cupplus1tablespoonsuperfinesugar

1⁄2cupcoffee,cooledtoroomtemperature

3tablespoonscoffeeliqueur 1veganpoundcake,homemade(seeVeganPoundCake)orstore-bought,orotherwhiteoryellowcake,cutinto1⁄2-inch-thickslices

1tablespoonunsweetenedcocoapowder

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetofu,creamcheese,icecream,vanilla,and1⁄3cupofthesugar.Processuntilsmoothandwellblended.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecoffee,theremaining1tablespoonsugar,andthecoffeeliqueur. 3.Arrangeasinglelayerofcakeslicesinan8-inchsquarebakingpanandbrushwithhalfofthe

coffeemixture.Sprinklewithhalfofthecocoa.Spreadhalfthetofumixtureoverthecake.Arrangeanotherlayerofcakeslicesontopofthetofumixture.Brushwiththeremainingcoffeemixtureandspreadevenlywiththeremainingtofumixture.Sprinklewiththeremainingcocoa.Chill1hourbeforeserving.

IndianPudding

Makes6servings Indianpudding,especiallypopularduringcolonialtimes,isasturdyandwholesomedessertmadewithcornmealandsweetenedwithmolasses.Itisanespeciallysatisfying"comfort"dessert,servedwarmonafrostyevening.Itcanalsobeservedatroomtemperatureorevenchilled.Freshberrieswouldmakealovelygarnish.Thispuddingcanalsobebakedinindividualramekins,althoughthebakingtimeshouldbereducedbyabouthalf.

31⁄2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄2cupdarkmolasses

1⁄2cupyellowcornmeal

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspoongroundginger

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea2-quartgratindishor9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,combinethesoymilk,sugar,andmolassesovermediumheatandcook,stirring,untilblended.Slowlyaddthecornmeal,whiskingtoincorporate.Cook,stirringuntilthickened,5to7minutes.Stirinthesalt,allspice,cinnamon,andgingerandremovefromtheheat.

3.Pourthemixtureintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilthecenterisset,about1hour.

SweetVermicelliPudding

Makes4to6servings InspiredbythenorthernIndianpuddingknownasseviankheer,thissweetnoodlepuddingistraditionallymadewithseviannoodles—extremelythinstrandssimilartothethinnestItalianvermicelli.SeviannoodlescanbefoundinIndianmarkets,whereyoucanalsofindrosewater.Sinceseviancanbedifficulttofind,thinvermicellinoodlesorangelhairpastacanbeusedinsteadandvanillaextractmaybeusedtoreplacerosewaterifitisunavailable.

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 6ouncesseviannoodles,vermicellinoodles,orangelhairpasta 1⁄2cuptoastedsliveredalmonds

1⁄2cupunsaltedshelledpistachionuts

2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk 1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄4cupsugar

1⁄4cupgoldenraisins

1⁄2teaspoongroundcardamom

11⁄2teaspoonsrosewaterorpurevanillaextract

1.Inalargeskillet,heatthemargarineovermediumheat.Breakthenoodlesinto2-inchpiecesandaddthemtotheskilletalongwith1⁄4cupeachofthealmondsandpistachios.Cook,stirring,untilthenoodlesturngolden.Donotbrown.

2.Stirinthesoymilkandcoconutmilkandbringtosimmer.Addthesugar,raisins,andcardamomandsimmerfor10minutes.

3.Stirintherosewater,thentransfertoaservingdishandsprinklewiththeremainingalmondsandpistachios.Servewarmoratroomtemperature.

ChocolateAndWalnutFarfalle

Makes4servings ThiscomfortingandunusualcombinationisinspiredbyEasternEuropeandessertsthatpairnoodles,walnuts,andsugar.Iusedfarfalleinsteadofothernoodlesfortheirwhimsical(butterfly)shapeandaddedsomechocolateforgoodmeasure.Theresultisadenseandheartydessertthatitbestenjoyedonitsownasasnackorservedafteralightmeal.Totoastwalnuts,placethemonabakingsheetandbakeinapreheated350°Fovenfor15to20minutes,turningoccasionallyuntiltoasted.

1⁄2cupchoppedtoastedwalnuts

1⁄4cupvegansemisweetchocolatepieces

8ouncesfarfalle 3tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cupsugar

1.Inafoodprocessororblender,grindthewalnutsandchocolatepiecesuntilcrumbly.Donotoverprocess.Setaside.

2.Inapotofboilingsaltedwater,cookthefarfalle,stirringoccasionally,untilaldente,about8minutes.Drainwellandreturntothepot.

3.Addthemargarineandsugarandtosstocombineandmeltthemargarine. 4.Transferthenoodlemixturetoaservingbowl.Addthenutandchocolatemixtureandtossto

combine.Servewarm.

FreshCherry-VanillaBreadPudding

Makes6servings Whenfreshcherriesareinseason,Ican'tseemtogetenoughofthem.Ifyouhaveacherrypitter—aneatlittlegadgetthatalsopitsolives—thisrecipecomestogetherquickly.

4cupscubedwhitebread 2cupspittedandhalvedcherries 2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk 8ouncessoftsilkentofu,drained 2⁄3cupsugar

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1⁄2cupflakedsweetenedcoconut

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9-inchsquarebakingpan.Spreadthebreadcubesinthepreparedbakingpan.Sprinkleevenlywiththecherriesandsetaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethesoymilk,tofu,sugar,andvanillaandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Pourtheliquidmixtureoverthebreadandcherries,pressingthebreadtosaturatewiththeliquid.Sprinklethecoconutontop,pressingintothemixture.Bakeuntilfirm,about45minutes.Allowtocool15minutesandserve.Orrefrigerate,2hours,toservechilled.

Blueberry-BananaBreadPudding

Substituteblueberriesforthecherriesandbananasforthetofu.Omitthecoconutandadd1⁄2teaspoonofcinnamon.ServeasisordrizzledwiththeLemonCashewCrème.Pineapple-CoconutBreadPudding

Usefreshorcannedchoppedpineappleinsteadofthecherries.Useunsweetenedcoconutmilkinsteadofthesoymilk.

Pumpkin-CranberryBreadPudding

Makes6servings Thisisacozy,comfortingdesserttohaveinthehouseduringtheholidayseason.It'salsodeliciousforbreakfastoramiddaysnack.Foradouble-pumpkinpunch,useleftoverslicedpumpkinbread(seePumpkinBreadWithCranberries)inplaceofthewholegrainorwhitebread.

4cupscubedwholegrainorwhitebread 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄2cupshelledpumpkinseeds(pepitas)

1(16-ounce)cansolid-packpumpkin ¾cuplightbrownsugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchbakingpan.Presshalfthebreadcubes,halfthecranberries,andhalfthepumpkinseedsintothebottomofthepreparedbakingpan.Setaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethepumpkin,sugar,vanilla,cinnamon,allspice,nutmeg,andsalt.Slowlywhiskinthesoymilkuntilsmoothandwellcombined.

3.Pourhalfofthepumpkinmixtureoverthebreadandcranberriesinthepan,pushingthebreadpiecesdownbeneaththepumpkinmixturetomoistenthem.Topwiththeremainingbread,cranberries,andpumpkinseeds,followedbytheremainingpumpkinmixture.

4.Bakeuntilfirm,about45minutes.Setasidefor15minutesandserve,orrefrigeratefor2hourstoservechilled.

ChocolateBreadPuddingWithRumSauce

Makes6servings Whileyoucouldbakethispuddinginasquarebakingpanandscoopitintobowls,Ithinkit'smoreinterestingtomakeitinaspringformpanandsliceitlikeacheesecake.

1⁄3cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

1⁄4cupapplesauce

2cupsplainorvanillasoymilk 2⁄3cupsugar

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

Pinchsalt 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 4cupswhitebread,tornintosmallpieces 1⁄2cupsemisweetveganchocolatechips

1⁄2cupveganmargarine,softened

1⁄2cupconfectioners'sugar

21⁄2tablespoonsdarkrum

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasean8-inchspringformpanandsetaside.Inalargebowl,combinethecocoaandapplesauce,stirringtoblend.Stirinthesoymilk,sugar,cinnamon,salt,and1teaspoonofthevanilla.Mixinthebreadandchocolatechips.

2.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedpan,pressingwithyourhandstospreadevenly.Bakeuntilset,about45minutes.Removefromtheovenandsetasidetocoolonawirerack.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethemargarineandsugarandbeatwithanelectricmixeronhighspeeduntilincorporated,about2minutes.Addtherumandremaining1teaspoonofvanillaandbeatonhighspeedfor3minutes.

4.Removethesidesofthespringformpan,cutthepuddingintowedgesandtransfertodessertplates.Spoonthesauceoverthepuddingandserve.

FRUITDESSERTS

Granola-StuffedBakedApples

Makes4servings Sweetandcrunchygranolamakesayummystuffingforthesebakedapples.Theyremindmeofaninside-outapplepie.Bestofall,theysmellgoodwhilebakingandlookprettyservedinshallowdessertbowls.

1⁄2cupvegangranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought

2tablespoonscreamypeanutbutteroralmondbutter 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

4GrannySmithorotherfirmbakingapples 1cupapplejuice

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greasea9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinethegranola,peanutbutter,margarine,maplesyrup,andcinnamonandmixwell.

2.Coretheapplesandstuffthegranolamixtureintothecentersoftheapples,packingtightly. 3.Placetheapplesuprightinthepreparedpan.Pourtheapplejuiceovertheapplesandbakeuntil

tender,about1hour.Servewarm.

PecanAndDate-StuffedRoastedPears

Makes4servings Roastingbringsouttheflavorofthepears,givingthemamoreintenselydelicioustastethanyougetfrompoaching.Thepecananddatestuffingaddssweetnessandcrunch,makingthisasophisticatedautumndessert.Foraspecialpresentation,arrangetwostuffedpearhalvesonadessertplateandnestleascoopofveganvanillaicecreaminbetween.DrizzleonalittleChocolateSauceorraspberrycoulis(seeCaramelizedFigsInTuiles)ifdesired.

4firmripepears,cored 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedpecans

4dates,pittedandchopped 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄8teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2cuppear,whitegrape,orapplejuice

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Greaseashallowbakingdishandsetaside.Halvethepearslengthwiseanduseamelonballertoscoopoutthecores.Rubtheexposedpartofthepearswiththelemonjuicetoavoiddiscoloration.

2.Inamediumbowl,combinethepecans,dates,margarine,maplesyrup,cinnamon,andgingerandmixwell.

3.Stuffthemixtureintothecentersofthepearhalvesandarrangetheminthepreparedbakingpan.Pourthejuiceoverthepears.Bakeuntiltender,30to40minutes.Servewarm.

Variation:Useapplesinsteadofpears.

BananaFrittersWithCaramelSauce

Makes4to6servings Ifyoudon'twanttotakethetimetomakethecaramelsauce,theseyummyfrittersarealsodeliciousdustedwithconfectioners'sugar.

3ripebananas,mashed 2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄3cupplainorvanillasoymilk

2⁄3cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1tablespoonveganmargarine,melted Canolaorotherneutraloil,forfrying CaramelSauce,homemadeorstore-bought

1.Inalargebowl,combinethebananas,maplesyrup,sugar,andsoymilk.Stirintheflour,cinnamon,salt,andbakingpowder,thenmixinthemargarineuntilwellblended.

2.Inalargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Whentheoilishot,carefullyplacespoonfulsofthebananamixtureintotheskillet.Donotcrowd.Fryuntilgoldenbrownononeside,thenturnandfrytheotherside,about6to8minutestotal.Drainthecookedfrittersonpapertowels.

3.Arrangethefrittersondessertplatesanddrizzlewithcaramelsauce.Servewarm. Variation:Useanotherfruittoreplacethebananas:try3applesorripepears,peeled,cored,andshredded;or2ripemangoes,peeled,pitted,andfinelychopped.

BakedBananasWithATwistOfLime

Makes4servings FlavorsofSoutheastAsiamergeinthiseasyandflavorfuldessert.It'sdeliciousonit'sownbutabsolutelyetherealservedwithGinger-CoconutNiceCreamoranybrandofveganvanillaicecream.Achannelzesterisatoolwithasmallsharpbladedesignedtocutlongstripsofpeelfromcitrusfruit.

2or3limes 3tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1⁄3cupwater

4ripebananas 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonscrushedunsaltedroastedcashewsorpeanuts 2tablespoonsshreddedsweetenedcoconut

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Useachannelzestertoremove4longstripsofpeelfromthelimes.Twistthestripsandsetasidetouseasgarnish.Juiceandzestthelimestoyield2tablespoonsofjuiceand1teaspoonoffinezest.Setaside.

2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethesugarandwaterandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor30seconds,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Removefromtheheatandaddthereservedlimejuiceandzest.Setaside.

3.Cutthebananasinhalflengthwiseandarrangeinashallowbakingdish(anovalgratindishworkswell).Pouronthesugarsyrupanddotwithbitsofthemargarine.Sprinklewithcashewsandcoconutandbakefor20minutes,bastingoccasionally.Servegarnishedwiththereservedlimetwists.

BlushingPoachedPears

Makes4servings Ifindthat"poaching"thepearsintheoveninsteadofonthestovetopiseasierandthepearsseemmoreflavorful,too.I'veaddedablushtotheclassicpeardessertpoirebelle-Hélène,becauseasdeliciousasitis,Ithinkthetraditionalversionistoomuted.Thetouchofcolortothepears,accentedbyfreshmintsprigs,livensthingsup.

11⁄2cupscranberryjuice

1cupsugar 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 4ripeBoscorD'Anjoupears 4scoopsveganvanillaicecream ChocolateSauce,homemadeorstore-bought Mintsprigs,forgarnish

1.Lightlygreasea9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.Preheattheovento400°F.Inalargesaucepan,combinethecranberryjuiceandsugarovermediumheat.Cook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves,thenbringtoaboilovermedium-highheat.Continuetoboilfor8minutes,thenremovefromtheheatandstirinthevanilla.

2.Peelthepearsandcuttheminhalflengthwise.Scoopoutthecoreswithamelonballerandarrangeinthepreparedpan.Pourthecranberrysyrupoverthepears,turningtocoat.Bakeuntiljusttender,butnotfallingapart,about30minutes.

3.Removefromtheovenandcooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled.Whenreadytoserve,arrange2ofthepearhalvesoneachof4chilleddessertplates,spooninganyremainingsyrupoverthepears.Nestleascoopoficecreamoneachplate.Drizzleeachwiththechocolatesauceandgarnishwithamintsprig.

GrilledOrangeAndStrawberrySkewers

Makes4servings Thiseasyandelegantdessertisgreatonitsown,butyoucanuptheantebyservingtheskeweredfruitwithveganvanillaicecreamanddrizzlingwithchocolatesauce.Ifusingwoodenskewers,remembertosoakthemfor30minutesbeforeusing.

2largenaveloranges,peeledandcutinto1-inchchunks 8largeripestrawberries,hulled 1⁄2cupGrandMarnierorotherorange-flavoredliqueur

1.Skewertheorangechunksandstrawberrieson8skewers,placing2or3orangechunksoneachskewer,followedby1strawberry,andfinishingwith2or3piecesoforange.

2.PlacetheskeweredfruitinashallowdishandpourtheGrandMarnieroverthefruit,turningtocoat.Setasidefor1hour.Preheatthegrill.

3.Grillthefruitskewers,brushingwiththemarinade,about3minutesperside.Servetheskewershot,drizzledwiththeremainingmarinade.

Rum-SautéedPineappleAndBananasWithToastedCoconutAndPecans

Makes4servings Fromtheyummy,multifacetedtastesofthetropicsinthisdessert,noonewouldeverknowthatitcouldbemadeatthelastminute.Onceyoucutupthepineapple,orifyouusefreshprecutchunks,youcouldhavethisdessertonthetableinabout15minutes.Serveoverveganicecreamorpoundcake—orboth.

1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄2pineapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1-inchchunks

2ripebananas,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄4cupdarkrum

2tablespoonstoastedcoconut 2tablespoonsunsaltedtoastedpecans,coarselychopped

1.Inalargeskillet,heatthemargarineandsugarovermediumheat.Cook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves,about2minutes.Addthepineappleandbananasandcookfor1to2minutes.Carefullyaddtherumandsimmeruntilthealcoholcooksoff,about2minutes.

2.Spooninto4dessertdishesandsprinklewithcoconutandpecans.

Nellie'sPeachyMelba

Makes4servings TheoriginalpeachMelbadessertwascreatedbyAugusteEscoffierinhonorofoperasingerNellieMelba.Thisversionstraysfromtheoriginalmainlyinitsuseofveganicecream.

2cupswater 3ripepeaches 11⁄2cupssugar

2tablespoonsplus1teaspoonlemonjuice 1cupfreshraspberries 4scoopsveganvanillaicecream 1tablespoonslicedtoastedalmonds

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheatandaddthepeaches.After30seconds,reducetheheattomedium,scoopoutthepeacheswithaslottedspoon,andplacetheminabowlofcoldwater.Tothesimmeringwater,stirin1cupofthesugarand2tablespoonsofthelemonjuice,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Reducetheheattolowandkeepthewateratasimmerwhileyouremovetheskinsfromthepeaches.

2.Removetheskinsfromthecooledpeachesandreturnthepeachestothesimmeringwaterfor8minutes.Drainthepeaches,thenpitandslicethem.Setaside.

3.Inasmallsaucepan,combinetheraspberriesandtheremaining1⁄2cupofsugarandheatovermediumheat.Crushtheberrieswiththebackofaspoontoreleasetheliquid,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Presstheberriesthroughafinesieveintoabowltoremovetheseeds.Discardtheseeds.Addtheremaining1teaspoonoflemonjuiceandsetaside.

4.Scooptheveganicecreamintocleardessertbowlsandtopwiththeslicedpeaches.Drizzlewiththeraspberrysauce,sprinklewithalmonds,andserve.

FreshFruit"Sushi"

Makes4servings Norawfishinthissushi—onlyslicesoflusciousfruitontopofmoundsofsweetrice.AsmuchasIenjoynourishingmyguestswiththefoodIcook,Ialsoloveentertainingthem.Thiswhimsicaldessertdoesbothandisespeciallyfunifyouuseactualsushiservingpieces,fromchopstickstodippingbowls.

11⁄2cupsfirmchilledricepudding,homemade(seeCoconut-PistachioRicePudding)orstore-bought

1ripepeach,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2ripeplums,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Mintleaves,cutinto1⁄4-inchstrips

StrawberrySauce,homemadeorstore-bought ChocolateSauce,homemadeorstore-bought

1.Useyourhandstoshapethericepuddingintosmall"sushi-shaped"ovalsandsetaside. 2.Placeathinsliceoffruitontopofeachofthericeovalsandarrangethemonasushiplatteror

individualsushiplates. 3.Layastripofmintleafacrossthemiddleofthetopofeachpieceandservewithsmalldipping

bowlsofstrawberrysauceandchocolatesauce.

AsianFlavorsFruitBowl

Makes4to6servings ServethisflavorfulfruitmélangeafteranAsianmeal.Ifyou'refortunateenoughtofindfreshlychees,byallmeansusetheminthissalad.Otherwise,thecannedvarietywillhavetodo.(Useacupofsugarsyrupwithfreshlychees.)

1(8-ounce)canlychees,packedinsyrup Juiceof1lime 1teaspoonlimezest 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄4cupwater

1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1Asianpear,coredandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2bananas,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1kiwifruit,peeledandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1tablespooncrushedunsaltedroastedpeanuts

1.Drainthelycheesyrupintoasmallsaucepanandplacethelycheesinalargebowlandsetaside. 2.Addthelimejuiceandzesttothelycheesyrup,alongwiththesugarandwaterandheatoverlow

heatuntilthesugardissolves.Bringtoaboilandremovefromheat.Setasidetocool. 3.Tothebowlcontainingthelycheesaddthemango,pear,bananas,andkiwifruit.Drizzlewiththe

reservedsyrup,sprinklewithpeanuts,andserve.

SweetPolentaWithGrilledPineappleAndStrawberrySauce

Makes4servings Thepolentamaybemadeafewdaysaheadandrefrigerateduntilneeded.Then,simplycutitintoservingportionsandfinishonthegrillorintheovenorontopofthestove.

Polenta 3cupswater ¾teaspoonsalt 1cupmediumyellowcornmeal 1⁄4cupsugar

3tablespoonsveganmargarine 1tablespooncanolaorotherneutraloil Topping 1⁄4cupsugar

2cupshulledstrawberries 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1pineapple,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1.Makethepolenta:Bringthewatertoaboilinalargesaucepan.Reducetheheattomedium,addthesalt,andslowlystirinthecornmeal.Reducetheheattolow,stirinthesugarandmargarine,andcontinuetocook,stirringfrequently,untilthick,about15minutes.

2.Spoonthepolentaintoagreasedshallowbakingdishandrefrigerateuntilfirm,atleast30minutes.Preheattheovento375°F.

3.Cutthepolentaintoserving-sizepiecesandarrangethemonagreasedbakingsheet.Brushthetopswiththeoilandbakeuntilhotandgoldenbrown,about20minutes.

4.Makethetopping:Inafoodprocessor,combinethesugar,1cupofthestrawberries,andlemonjuice,andblendwell.Transfertoasmallservingbowlandsetaside.

5.Preheatthegrill.Cuttheremainingstrawberriesintothinslicesandsetaside.Grillthepineappleslicesonbothsidesuntilgrillmarksappear.

6.Arrangeaservingofthepolentaoneachplate,placethegrilledpineappleontop,drizzlewiththestrawberrysauce,andscatterthestrawberryslicesoverall.

PineappleCouscousTimbalesWithBlueberrySauce

Makes6servings Thisshowydessertisactuallyquitesimpletomakeandveryhealthful.Timbalesaremadebypackingvariousdishesintodrumorthimble-shapedmolds.Thefoodinsideisunmolded,plated,andsurroundedbyasauce.Ifyoudon'thavetimbalemolds,youcanmakethisrecipeusingminispringformpansorminitartpans.

2cupspineapplejuice 1cupcouscous 1⁄2cupcrushedpineapple,drained

1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

BlueberrySauce,homemadeorstore-bought

1.Lightlyoil6timbalemoldsandsetaside.Inamediumsaucepan,bringthepineapplejuicetoaboiloverhighheat.Addthecouscous,pineapple,sugar,andcinnamon.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthejuiceisabsorbed,about5minutes.

2.Pressthecouscousmixtureintothepreparedmoldsandrefrigerateforatleast1hour. 3.Unmoldthetimbalesandplaceeachonadessertplate,surroundwithapooloftheblueberry

sauce,andserve.

Lime-MaceratedMangos

Makes4to6servings Maceratingslicedfruitwithsugarampsuptheirnaturalsweetnessandconcentratestheirflavorswhiledrawingouttheirjuicestoproducealuscioussyrup.

3ripemangos 1⁄3cupsugar

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄2cupdrywhitewine

Freshmintsprigs

1.Peel,pit,andcutthemangosinto1⁄2-inchdice.Layerthedicedmangoinalargebowl,sprinklingeachlayerwithabout1tablespoonofthesugar.Coverwithplasticwrapandrefrigerate2hours.

2.Pourinthelimejuiceandwine,mixinggentlytocombinewiththemango.Coverandrefrigeratefor4hours.

3.About30minutesbeforeservingtime,bringthefruittoroomtemperature.Toserve,spoonthemangoandtheliquidintoservingglassesandgarnishwithmint.

Variation:Use3cupsofslicedstrawberriesinsteadofthemangos.Replacethelimejuicewithlemonjuice.

VeganDessertCrêpes

Makes10crêpes Crêpesaretheversatilebasisofmanysophisticateddesserts.Youcanservethemfilledwithsautéedfruitorveganicecreamandtopthemwithcaramelsauce,chocolatesauce,orafruitsauce.Theycanalsobeenjoyedforbreakfast,wrappedaroundsomeClosetoCottageCheeseandtoppedwithslicedfruit.

11⁄3cupsplainorvanillasoymilk

1cupall-purposeflour 1⁄3cupfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled

3tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 2tablespoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1⁄8teaspoonsalt

Canolaorotherneutraloil,forcooking

1.Inablender,combinealltheingredients(excepttheoilforcooking)andblenduntilsmooth. 2.Heatanonstickmediumskilletorcrêpepanovermedium-highheat.Coatthepanwithasmall

amountofoil.Pourabout3tablespoonsofthebatterintothecenteroftheskilletandtiltthepantospreadthebatteroutthinly.Cookuntilgoldenonbothsides,flippingonce.Transfertoaplatterandrepeatwiththeremainingbatter,oilingthepanasneeded.

3.Thecrêpescannowbeusedintherecipesbelowortoppedwithyourfavoritedessertsauceorsautéedfruit.Thesetastebestifusedonthesamedaythattheyaremade.

Suzette-InspiredIceCreamCrêpes

Makes4servings Theicecreamcrêpescanbefilledandfrozenafewdaysinadvance.

11⁄2pintsveganvanillaicecream,softened

4VeganDessertCrêpes 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4confectioners'sugar

1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4cupGrandMarnierorotherorange-flavoredliqueur

1.Usealargeknifetocutonepintoficecreamintoquartersvertically(youcandothiswhiletheicecreamisstillinthecontainer).Peelawaythecontaineranddiscardit.Arrangeonewholequarterand1⁄4cupoftheremaining1⁄2pintoficecreamendtoendonapieceofplasticwrap,encloseitinthewrap,anduseyourhandstoshapeitintoalog.Repeatwiththeremainingicecreamtomakefourlogs.Rolleachoftheicecreamlogsinsideeachofthecrêpes.Oncethecrêpesarefilled,freezethemforabout30minutestofirmup.

2.Inasmallskillet,heatthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthesugar.Stirintheorangejuice,lemonjuice,andGrandMarnier.Simmer,cookingoffmostofthealcohol,about2minutes.

3.Toserve,placethefilledcrêpesondessertplatesandspoonsomeoftheorangesauceovereachcrêpe.

IceCreamCrêpesWithStrawberries

Maketheicecreamcrêpesasabove.Forthetopping:Place2cupsthinlyslicedhulledstrawberriesinabowlandsprinklewith2tablespoonssuperfinesugar.Coverandsetasideatroomtemperatureforaboutanhour.Sprinklewith1teaspoonfreshlemonjuiceandstirgentlytocombine.Whenreadytoserve,placeeachofthefilledcrêpesonadessertplateandspoonsomeofthestrawberriesandtheirsyrupovertop.GarnishwithadollopofVeganWhippedCreamandchocolatecurls.

CaramelizedFigsInTuiles

Makes4servings IadaptedthiselegantfinishtoanautumnorwintermealfromarecipesharedwithmebymyfriendCoreyPortalatin-Berrien,anexceptionalveganbaker.Tuiles(Frenchfor"tiles")arefancywaferlikecookiesthatadddramatoanydessert.

8figs 4cupswater 3tablespoonssugar Tuiles 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

2tablespoonsdarkmolasses 1⁄3cupveganmargarine

1⁄2cupsugar

1tablespoonbrandy 1teaspoonvanillaextract 11⁄4cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

RaspberryCoulis 1cupraspberries 2tablespoonssugar 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Veganvanillaicecream 1⁄4cuptoastedsliveredalmonds,forgarnish

1.Addthefigstoamediumsaucepanandcoverwithwater.Cookovermediumheatuntilthefigsaresoft,about10minutes.Setasidetocoolslightly.Preheatthebroiler.Lightlyoilabakingsheet.

2.Stemthepoachedfigsandcutinto1⁄4-inchslices.Placetheslicedfigsonthepreparedbakingsheetandsprinklethesugaroverthefigs.Broiluntilthesugarhasbeguntocaramelize,2to3minutes.

3.Makethetuiles:Preheattheovento350°F.Generouslygreaseabakingsheetandsetaside.Alternatively,youcouldarrangeparchmentpaperorSilpatonabakingsheet.Inalargesaucepan,bringthemaplesyrupandmolassestoaboilovermediumheat.Addthemargarineandsugarandstiruntildissolved.Removefromtheheatandstirinthebrandyandvanilla.

4.Inamediumbowl,combinethedryingredients,mixingwell.Slowlyaddtothemolassesmixture,stirringconstantly.Thefinalconsistencyshouldbeathickbatter.Dropabout3tablespoonfulsofthebatter3inchesapartontothepreparedbakingsheet.Useametalspoontospreadthebatterinto4thin,circularwafers.Bakefor12minutesoruntillightlybrowned.

5.Letcoolforabout15seconds,then,whilestillhot,loosenthecookieswithametalspatulaanddrapeeachwaferoverarollingpintocreateacurvednest.Letthewaferharden,about10minutes.Storeremainingbatterintherefrigeratorinatightlycoveredcontainerwhereitwillkeepforseveraldays.

6.Maketheraspberrycoulis:Inablender,pureetheraspberries,sugar,andlimejuice.Pressthroughafinesievetoremovetheseeds.Discardtheseedsandsetcoulisaside.

7.Arrangeatuileinthemiddleofeachof4dessertplates.Layerthecaramelizedfigsoverthecenterofeachwafer,overlapping.Placeasmallscoopoftheicecreamintothecenterofeachwafer.Drizzletheraspberrycoulisontopandgarnishwithalmonds.Serveimmediately.

CherryClafoutis

Makes8servings ClafoutisisatraditionalFrenchdessertfromtheLimousinregion.Itistraditionallymadewithcherriesbakedinanalmostpancakelikebatter.Forthisveganversion,keepthecherries,butskipthedairyandeggsusedintheclassic.Ifyoudon'twanttousecherries,youcansubstituteblueberries,plums,oranotherfavorite(soft)fruit.Note:frozencherriescanbeusediffreshareunavailable.

21⁄2cupspittedcherries

1cupveganvanillayogurt ¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk 1⁄2cupsugar

2tablespoonspuremaplesyruporagavenectar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract Pinchsalt 1cupall-purposeflour 2teaspoonsbakingpowder 2tablespoonsconfectioners'sugar

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Greasea10-inchquichedishorpieplate.Spreadthecherriesinthebottomoftheprepareddishandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheyogurt,soymilk,sugar,maplesyrup,vanilla,andsaltandmixuntilsmooth.Beatintheflourandbakingpowderuntilcombined.Donotovermix.

3.Pourthebatteroverthecherriesandbakeuntilset,40to45minutes.Coolonawirerackfor20minutes.Justbeforeserving,sprinklewiththeconfectioners'sugar.Servewarm.

PearGratinWithCranberriesAndPecans

Makes4to6servings Thisisaverylightdessert,sinceit'slittlemorethansweetenedandspicedfruitwithnutssprinkledontop.Ifyouserveitfromanactualgratindish,itcanlookveryelegant.Thisgratintastesbestservedwarmindessertbowlstoppedwithascoopofveganvanillaicecream.Insteadofpears,youcanmakethisgratinwithotherfruits,suchasripepeaches,mangos,orplums.Applesareagoodchoice,althoughtheymaytakeabitlongertosoften,soallowabout10minutesextrabakingtime.

4freshripepears,peeledandcored 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1tablespooncornstarch 1⁄4cupplainorvanillasoymilk

2⁄3cupcoarselychoppedpecans

1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlygreasea2-quartgratindishor9x13-inchbakingpan.Cutthepearsinto1⁄4-inchslicesandspreadthemintheprepareddish.Addthecranberries,sugar,ginger,andcornstarchandtosstocombine.Drizzlewiththesoymilk.Sprinklepecansontopanddotwiththemargarine.

2.Bakeuntilthefruitbubblesinthecenter,about20minutes.Servewarm.

StrawberryKanten

Makes6servings KantenistheJapanesewordforagarordessertsmadewithagar.Agar,atypeofdriedseavegetable,isaveganalternativetogelatin,whichismadewithanimalproducts.Agarhasnoflavorandiseasytouse.Oneofthebestthingsaboutagar(asidefromthefactthatitisvegan)isthatitsetsatroomtemperature,unlikegelatin,whichmustbechilledtoset.Inaddition,agarhasagreatergellingabilitythangelatin,soyouneedless.Thesedirectionsareforagarflakes(themostpopularform),butifyouhavepowderedorbaragar,refertopackageinstructions.Typically,theproportionsare1tablespoonofagarto1cupofliquid.Lookforagarinnaturalfoodstores.

2tablespoonsagarflakes 2cupswhitegrapejuice 1cuphulledstrawberriesplusmoreforgarnish 1tablespoonagavenectar VeganWhippedCream,homemadeorstore-bought,forgarnish

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheagarflakesand1cupofthejuiceandletsoakfor10minutes. 2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethestrawberrieswiththeagavenectarandtheremaining

grapejuice.Setaside. 3.Bringtheagarandjuicemixturetoaboiloverhighheat,thenreduceheattolowandsimmer,

stirringfrequently,untiltheagarisdissolved,about5minutes. 4.Coolthejuicemixtureslightly,about15minutes,thenpourintotheblenderwiththepureed

berries.Blendbrieflytocombine. 5.Pourintoaglassbakingdishorindividualglassdessertdishesandallowtocoolinthe

refrigeratoruntilthekantensetsup,about30minutes.Ifkantenwasmadeinabakingdish,cutitintosquares.Garnishwiththeadditionalberriesandwhippedcreamandserve.

SuspendedPeachKanten

Makes4servings Ifyoudon'tplanonunmoldingthisshimmeringcreation,atleastprepareitinaclearglassbowltoshowoffthesuspendedpeachestogoodeffect.

2cupswhitegrapejuice 2tablespoonsagarflakes 1tablespoonagavenectar 2ripepeaches,halved,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethegrapejuiceandagarandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,untiltheagarisdissolved,about5minutes.Stirintheagavenectarandsetaside.

2.Arrangethepeachslicesinagelatinmoldorclearglassbowl.Pourthejuicemixtureoverthepeachesandchill,uncovered,untilfirm,1to2hours.

NICECREAMS,SORBETS,ANDGRANITAS

CherryVanillaNiceCream

Makesabout11⁄2pints

Althoughtherearenumerousvarietiesofwonderfulveganicecreamsavailableinsupermarketsandnaturalfoodstores,sometimesit'sfuntomakeityourself.Icallmyhomemadedairy-freeicecream"NiceCream."Allyouneedisanicecreammakerandyourfavoriteingredients.Forthecreamiestresults,usethethickest,richestnondairymilkorcreamyoucanfind.Igenerallyusethenut-basedMimicCremebranddairy-freecream.Ithinkhomemadeveganicecreamtastesbestshortlyafteritismade,soIprefertomakeitinsmallbatches.Arrowrootpowderisusedtohelpthickentheicecreambecauseitthickensatlowertemperaturesthanotherthickenersandalsohelpspreventicecrystalsfromformingintheicecream.

2tablespoonsarrowrootpowder 3cupsthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeBasesForVeganIceCream) 1⁄2cupsugar

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 1cupchoppedpittedcherries

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootwith1⁄2cupofthemilkandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside. 2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheremaining21⁄2cupsmilkwiththesugarandheattoasimmer,

stirringtodissolvethesugar.Whenthemixturecomesjusttoaboil,removefromtheheatandaddthearrowrootmixture,stirringconstantlyforaminutetothickenslightly.Stirinthevanillaandletthemixturecooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateituntilchilled,1to2hours.

3.Oncethemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtomanufacturer'sdirections,addingthecherriesneartheendofthechurningprocess.

4.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoftbutreadytoeat.Forafirmertexture,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.

PlainVanilla

Omitthecherries.Strawberry

Substitute1cupslicedstrawberriesforthecherries.Vanilla–ChocolateChip

Omitthecherriesandadd1cupofvegansemisweetchocolatechipsneartheendofthechurningprocess.CherryVanilla–ChocolateChip

Keepthecherriesandadd1cupofvegansemisweetchocolatechipsneartheendofthechurningprocess.

BasesForVeganIceCream

Vegan ice creamcanbemadeusing a number of different bases that replace thedairy cream. InmyNiceCream recipes Isimplycallfor"thickdairy-freemilkorcream"toallowyoutochooseabaseyouprefer.Herearesomeoptions.1. MimicCreme—a thick nut-based nondairy cream product available sweetened or unsweetened and sold in asepticcontainers.(Note:Ifusingthesweetenedvariety,youcaneliminatethesugarfromtheNiceCreamrecipes).2.Cashewcream:Makeyourowncashewcream:Grind2cupsunsaltedcashewstoapowderinahighspeedblender,add2cupswater,andblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.3.Unsweetenedcoconutmilk:Ifmakingcoconuticecream,thisisideal,butyoucanuseit incombinationwithothermilksandingredientsaswelltoaddrichness(see#5).4.Thicksoymilkorsoycreamer:Certainbrandsofsoymilkarethickerthanothersandsoy"creamer"isthickerstill.Silkbrandsellsasoycreamerthatiswidelyavailableinsupermarkets.5.Acombination:Tomake1quartofNiceCreamyouwillneedanywherefrom21⁄2to3cupsofabase"cream"(plusaddedsweetener andother ingredients, dependingon the flavor). It's perfectly fine to create your ownbaseusing a combinationofingredients.Forexample:Ifyouhavesoymilkorotherdairy-freemilkthatisonthethinside,combineitwithsomefinelygroundcashews,orsomesoycreamer,orboth,inanyproportiontoequaltheamountyouneed.6.Inapinch:Ifallyouhaveisaregularsoyorothernondairymilk,youcanuseit.Theresultswon'tbeasrichandcreamy,butyouwillstillhaveaflavorfulfrozendessert.

ChocolateNiceCream

Makesabout11⁄2pints

11⁄2tablespoonsarrowrootpowder

3cupsthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeBasesForVeganIceCream) 1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

¾cupsugar 1⁄2cupvegansemisweetchocolatechips

11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootwith1⁄2cupofthemilkandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheremaining21⁄2cupsdairy-freemilkwiththecocoapowderandsugarandheattoasimmer,stirringtodissolve.Whenthemixturecomesjusttoaboil,removefromtheheatandaddthearrowrootmixture,stirringconstantlyforaminutetothickenslightly.Stirinthechocolatechipsandletthemsitinthehotliquidforafewminutesbeforewhiskingtocombinethoroughly.Stirinthevanillaandletthemixturecooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateituntilchilledcompletely,1to2hours.

3.Oncethemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirections.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmertexture,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.

MintChocolateChip

Add1⁄2cupchocolatechipsand1⁄2cupmincedfreshmintleavesneartheendofthechurningprocess.

Double-Chocolate

Add¾cupvegansemisweetchocolatechipsneartheendofthechurningprocess.PeanutButter–Chocolate

Add1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter,aspoonfulatatimewhilethefreezerisstillchurning,toaddstreaksofpeanutbutterthroughout.

Chocolate–RumRaisin

Soak1cupofraisinsin1⁄2cupofhotrum.Allowtocool.Stirthesoakedraisinsintotheicecreamneartheendofthechurningprocess.

CoffeeNiceCream

Makesabout11⁄2pints

Ifyoulikeadeepcoffee-flavoredicecream,usestrongbrewedespressoinsteadofcoffee.Toserve,garnishwithadustingofinstantespressopowderorservewithashotofhotespressotoaddatthetable.It'salsoquiteyummy(andpotent)servedwithasplashofScotch.

2tablespoonsarrowrootpowder 21⁄2cupsthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeBasesForVeganIceCream)

¾cupverystrongcoffee 1⁄2cupsugar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootwith1⁄4cupofthemilkandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside. 2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheremaining21⁄4cupsmilk,coffee,andsugarandheattoa

simmer,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Whenthemixturecomesjusttoaboil,removefromtheheatandaddthearrowrootmixture,stirringconstantlyforaminutetothickenslightly.Stirinthevanillaandletthemixturecooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateituntilchilled,1to2hours.

3.Oncethemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirections.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmertexture,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.

Ginger-CoconutNiceCream

Makesabout11⁄2pints

Ifyoucan'tfindgingerjuiceorbottledpureedginger,youcanusegratedfreshginger,butyou'llneedtostrainthemixturebeforefreezingtoremovethefibrousbits.ThisdessertisabsolutelyamazingservedafteranAsianmealsuchasaThaistir-fry.

2tablespoonsarrowrootpowder 2(13.5-ounce)cansunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄2cupsugar

2teaspoonsgingerjuiceorpureedbottledginger 2tablespoonsmincedcrystallizedginger 1⁄3cuptoastedsweetenedflakedcoconut,forgarnish

1.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootwith1⁄4cupofthecoconutmilk,blendinguntilsmooth.Setaside.

2.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugar,theremainingcoconutmilk,andthegingerjuiceandbringjusttoaboil.Removefromtheheatandaddthearrowrootmixture,stirringtothicken.Letthemixturecooltoroomtemperature,thenrefrigerateuntilchilled,1to2hours.

3.Whenthemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sdirections,addingthecrystallizedgingerneartheendofthechurningprocess.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmertexture,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.Servegarnishedwithtoastedcoconut.

StrawberrySorbet

Makesabout1pint Lighterthanicecreamandnaturallyvegan,sorbetmakesarefreshingfinishtoaheavymeal.Thissorbetisbestmadewithripestrawberries.

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄2cupwater

2cupshulledstrawberries 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugarandwater.Cook,stirring,overlowheatuntilsugarisdissolved,about3minutes.Increasetheheattohighandbringtoaboil,thenremovefromtheheat.Transfertoaheatproofbowlandrefrigerateuntilchilledabout2hours.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethestrawberriesandlemonjuiceandblenduntilsmooth.Addthecooledsugarsyruptothestrawberrymixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.

3.Freezethemixtureinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructions.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmersorbet,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1to2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.

PeachSorbet

Insteadofthestrawberries,use21⁄2cupspeeledandchoppedripepeaches.

MangoSorbet

Insteadofthestrawberries,use21⁄2cupspeeledandchoppedripemango;uselimejuiceinsteadoflemonjuice.

CranberrySorbet

Makesabout11⁄2pints

Thissweet-tartsorbetcanbeenjoyedanytime,butI'vefoundittobeawelcomeandrefreshingadditionafterThanksgivingdinner,wheneveryoneistoofullforpieandwantstowaitanhourorsobeforeindulgingindessert.Thisgivesyoualittlesomethingtoservebeforeeveryonedisperses.

¾cupsugar 1cupcranberryjuice 11⁄2cupsfreshcranberries

2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 2teaspoonsorangezest

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugar,cranberryjuice,andcranberriesandbringtoaboil.Cook,stirring,overlowheatuntilthecranberriespopandsugarisdissolved,about5minutes.Removefromtheheatandstrainintoabowl.Stirintheorangejuiceandorangezest.Refrigerateuntilchilled,about1hour.

2.Freezethemixtureinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructions.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoft,butreadytoeat.Forafirmersorbet,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezenomorethan1to2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.

MochaSorbet

Makesabout11⁄2pints

Coffeeandchocolatereprisetheirpopularduet—thistimeinacoolsorbet,anidealwaytoenjoy"coffeeanddessert"afterabigmealonahotsummerevening.Agood-qualitycocoapowderiscrucialtothesuccessofthissorbet.

1cupsugar 2cupsbrewedcoffee 1cupwater ¾cupunsweetenedcocoapowder 1⁄8teaspoonsalt

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Inalargesaucepan,heatthesugarovermediumheatuntilitbeginstomelt.Continuetocook,stirringoften,untilcompletelymeltedandcaramelized.

2.Stirinthecoffeeandwaterandcookovermedium-lowheatuntilthesugariscompletelydissolved,stirringoften.Addthecocoaandsaltandstiruntildissolved.

3.Transfertoabowlandsetasidetocool,stirringoccasionally,about15minutes.Stirinthevanillaandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about2hours.

4.Oncethemixtureischilled,freezeitinanicecreammakeraccordingtothemanufacturer'sinstructions.Whenthemixtureisfinishedchurninginthemachine,itwillbesoftbutreadytoeat.Forfirmersorbet,transfertoafreezer-safecontainerandfreezefornomorethan1or2hoursforbestflavorandtexture.

OrangeGranita

Makesabout3cups Agranitaisfunandeasytomakeandidealforthosewhodon'townanicecreammakerbecauseyoudon'tneedone.Justfreezethemixtureinashallowbakingpanandstirperiodicallywithafork.CitrusgranitasareespeciallypopularinItaly.

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄2cupwater

2cupsorangejuice 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugarandwaterandbringtoaboil.Cook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves.Removefromheatandsetasidetocool,about15minutes.Stirintheorangejuiceandlemonjuice,thenpourthemixtureintoashallowbakingpan.

2.Coverandfreezeuntilfirm,stirringaboutonceperhour,about3hours. 3.Whenfirm,removethemixturefromthefreezerandscrapeitwiththetinesofaforkuntilfluffy.

Spoonthegranitaintoacontainer,cover,andfreezeuntilservingtime.Thetasteandtextureofthegranitaisbestifeatenwithinafewhoursafteritismade.

Lemon-LimeGranita

Instep1,use2cupssugarand2cupswaterandadd1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuiceand3tablespoonsfreshlimejuiceinsteadoftheorangejuice.Add1teaspooneachfinelygratedlemonandlimezest,thenproceedwiththerecipe.CoffeeGranita

Instep1,substitute2cupsofcooledcoffeefortheorangejuice.Omitthelemonjuiceandproceedwiththerecipe.GreenTeaGranita

Instep1,use2⁄3cupsugarand2⁄3cupwater.Add2¾cupscooledstronglybrewedgreenteainsteadoftheorangejuice.Increasethe

freshlemonjuiceto2teaspoonsandproceedwiththerecipe.DESSERTSAUCESANDFROSTINGS

ChocolateSauce

Makesabout1cup Thismakesabasicrichchocolatesaucethatisthinenoughtodrizzlewithaspoonorfromaplasticsqueezebottle.Useittoaddyoursignatureflourishtoplateddessertsforafancypresentation.

1⁄2cuppureagavenectarormaplesyrup

1⁄2cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

3tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinetheagavenectarandcocoa,stirringuntilwellcombined.Bringtoasimmeroverlowheat,cookingforabout1minute,stirringconstantlysothecocoadoesnotburn.

2.Removefromheatandstirinthesoymilkandvanilla,stirringuntilwellblended.Thesauceisnowreadytospoonordrizzleondesserts.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

FudgyChocolateSauce

Makesabout1cup Trythisdecadentsaucespoonedovercakeoradishofveganicecream—servethesaucewarmforahotfudgesundae.

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄4cupunsweetenedcocoapowder

1tablespoonplus1teaspooncornstarch 1⁄2cupplainorvanillasoymilk

2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Insmallsaucepan,combinethesugar,cocoa,andcornstarch,stirringuntilblended.Stirinthesoymilkandcookoverlowheat,stirringconstantly,untilitcomestoaboil.Continuecookingandstirringuntilthickenedandsmooth.

2.Removefromheatandstirinthevanilla.Servewarm.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

CaramelSauce

Makesabout1cup Deliciousservedwarmorchilled,thisversatilesaucecanbespoonedoverpoundcakeorspicecake.It'salsogoodwithbananafrittersorasadippingsauceforfreshfruit.

1⁄2cupsugar

3tablespoonswater 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract ¾cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinethesugarandwaterandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmeruntilitturnsanambercolor,about8minutes.Donotburn.

2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevanillaandsoymilk.Simmeroverlowheatuntilitthickensslightly,stirringconstantly.Servewarmorchilled.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

Orange-CaramelSauce

Uselemonjuiceinsteadofvanillaextract,use1⁄4cuporangejuiceand1⁄2cupsoymilkinsteadof¾cupsoymilk;add1tablespoon

GrandMarnierorCointreauneartheend.

WarmWalnutSauce

Makesabout2cups Don'tletitswholesomeingredientsfoolyou—thisluxurioussauceaddsscrumptiousdecadencewhereveritsettles,whetheroozingoverascoopofveganicecreamordrippingdownthesidesofathicksliceofpoundcake.I'veevenhadthisnut-studdedsauceshowupontopofbreadpuddingandbrownies.

1⁄3cupveganmargarine

11⁄2cupschoppedwalnutpieces

1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup

1.Inalargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Addthewalnutsandcook,stirringconstantly,untillightlytoasted.

2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemaplesyrup,stirringuntilthenutsarewellcoated.Keepwarmuntilreadytoserve.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

BlueberrySauce

Makesabout2cups Ifyoupreferasmoothsauce,pourtheblueberrymixtureintoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Ifyouhaveleftoversauce,useitonpancakesorwafflesorveganvanillaicecream.

2cupsfreshorfrozenblueberries 1⁄3cupsugar

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

2teaspoonscornstarch 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheblueberries,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.Mixwell,crushingsomeoftheblueberrieswiththebackofaspoontoreleasethejuice.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarch,lemonjuice,andvanillauntilblended.Setaside. 3.Bringtheblueberrymixturetoaboiloverhighheat,thenreducetheheattolow,stirinthe

cornstarchmixture,andsimmer,stirring,for3minutes.Removefromheattocoolslightlybeforeserving.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

Pineapple-ApricotSauce

Makesabout2cups EnjoythiscolorfulfruitysauceoveraVeganPoundCakeoronthePineappleCouscousTimbales.It'salsogreatasadippingsauceforfreshfruit.

1cupdriedapricots 1cupwater 1cupunsweetenedpineapplejuice

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinetheapricotsandwater.Coverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat,thenreduceheattolowandsimmerfor20minutes.Removefromtheburnerandsetasidetocool,about15minutes.

2.Transferthesoakedapricotstoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthepineapplejuiceandprocessagain.

3.Ifservingwarm,pourthesaucebackintothesaucepanandheatuntilwarm.Ifservingchilled,pourthesauceintoabowlandrefrigerateuntilchilled,1hour.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

SummerFruitSauce

Makesabout2cups Thisvibrantsaucewithblueberriesandbitsoffreshpeachesmakesadazzlingdessertwhenspoonedoverveganicecream,poundcake,orboth.Varythefruitaccordingtopersonalpreferenceandavailability.

1tablespooncornstarch 1cupfreshorangejuice 1⁄4cupagavenectar

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1teaspoonfinelygratedorangezest 2ripepeaches,halved,pitted,andfinelychopped 1⁄2cupfreshblueberries

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinecornstarchandorangejuice.Addtheagavenectarandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattomediumandcook,stirringconstantly,untilthickened,about5minutes.

2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemargarineandorangezest.Stirinthepeachesandblueberries.Serveatroomtemperatureorchilled.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto2days.

WinterFruitSauce

Makesabout2cups Usealreadymixeddriedfruitormixandmatchyourfavoritecombinationtocreatealuscioussaucethatcanbeenjoyedoverspicecake,veganicecream,orbakedsweetenedpolentasticks.

1cupwater 1cupdriedmixedfruit 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4cupapplejuice

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,driedfruit,lemonjuice,andcinnamon.Coverandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattomediumandsimmerfor20minutes.

2.Removefromtheheatandsetasidetocool,15minutes,thentransfertoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addtheapplejuiceandprocessuntilblended.Returnthesaucetothesaucepanandheatonlowuntilwarm.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

GrandMarnierSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thisluxurioussaucetastesgoodenoughtodrink—buttrytoresistandsaveitforyourdessert.It'sidealtospoonoverwarmedcrêpesoroveryourfavoritecakeandveganicecreamcombofortheultimateinclassydesserts.

1cupfreshorangejuice 1⁄3cupconfectioners'sugar

1teaspoonfinelygratedorangezest 1⁄2cupveganmargarine,cutintopieces

1⁄4cupGrandMarnierorotherorange-flavoredliqueur

1.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheorangejuice,sugar,andorangezestoverlowheat,stirring,for5minutes.

2.Increasetheheatandbringtoaboil.Whiskinthemargarinepieces,oneortwoatatime.Whenthoroughlyblended,removefromheatandstirintheGrandMarnierandserveimmediately.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

Strawberry-MangoSauce

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Mangoandstrawberriesareamagicalcombination—togethertheycreateavibrantlybeautifulsaucethatisnaturallysweetandcanbeusedovercakeandicecreamdessertsorasadippingsauceforfreshorgrilledfruit.

1⁄2cupthinlyslicedhulledstrawberries

1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1⁄4cupwhitegrapejuice

1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethestrawberriesandmangoandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthegrapejuiceandlemonjuiceandprocessuntilblended.

2.Serveatroomtemperatureorchilled.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

FreshStrawberryTopping

Makesabout2cups Thistoppingisperfectinitssimplicity,andperfectlyambrosialwhenmadewithjuicyripestrawberries.Itaddsvibrantcolorandflavortomanydesserts,fromveganicecreamsandpuddings,tofruit,brownies,andcakes.Ithinkit'sespeciallywonderfulspoonedoverascoopStrawberryNiceCream(seeCherryVanillaNiceCream)thathasbeennestledagainstasliceofpoundcake(seeVeganPoundCake).

2cupsthinlyslicedhulledstrawberries 1tablespoonsugar

1.Inamediumbowl,combinethestrawberriesandsugar,stirringgentlytocombine. 2.Setasideatroomtemperaturefor30minutestoallowjuicestoform.Thissaucetastesbestif

servedonthedaythatitismade.

VeganWhippedCream

Makes11⁄2cups

Thereareavarietyofwaystomakeveganwhippedcream.Thisisoneofthem.Anotherisbuyingitready-madeatanaturalfoodstore.Usethisasyouwouldanywhippedcream,onvirtuallyanykindofdessert.Note:ifyoupreferawhippedtoppingmadewithoutsoy,usetheCashewCrèmerecipethatfollows,usingriceoralmondmilkinsteadofsoymilk.

1cupfirmsilkentofu,drainedandpatteddry 1⁄2cupagavenectarorpuremaplesyrup

1tablespooncanolaorotherneutraloil 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract Pinchsalt

Placeallingredientsinablenderandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Chillbeforeusing.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor1to2days.

CashewCrème

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thisismyfavoriteofallthealternativestodairy-basedwhippedcreambecauseIthinkithasthemostflavor.Useitinanyofthewaysyouwouldusewhippedcream—asatoppingforfruit,pie,cake,andsoon.

1cupunsaltedrawcashews 1⁄4cupplainorvanillasoymilk

1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

Inahigh-speedblender,processthecashewsuntilfinelyground.Addthesoymilk,maplesyrup,andvanillaandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Transfertoabowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor1to2days.

Lemon-CashewCrème

Makesabout2cups Thislemonycreamytoppingisgreatoverfreshfruitorcake—especiallybananaorspicecake.Ifyoudon'thaveahigh-speedblendertogrindthecashews,useaspicegrinderandthentransfertoaregularblenderorfoodprocessortocontinuewiththerecipe.

1cupunsaltedrawcashews 1⁄3cuppuremaplesyruporagavenectar

1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupfirmsilkentofu,drainedandpressed(seeTofu) 1teaspoongratedlemonzest

1.Inablender,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthemaplesyrup,lemonjuice,andvanillaandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthetofuandlemonzestandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingmoresweetenerorlemonjuiceifneeded.

2.Transfertoabowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilchilled,1hour.Storeleftoversaucecoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

VeganChocolateGanache

Makesabout2cups Thiseasy-to-makechocolateganachemakesavelvetysmoothtoppingorfillingforcakesorcupcakes.

11⁄2cupsvegansemisweetchocolatechips

1⁄2cupthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeCherryVanillaNiceCream)

1tablespoonveganmargarine

1.Inadoubleboilerorsmallsaucepan,combinethechocolatechips,milk,andmargarine,andcookoverlowheat,stirringuntilmeltedandsmooth.

2.Transfertoabowlandrefrigeratetosetupabitbeforeusing,about30minutes.Theconsistencyshouldbethickbutpourable.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor2to3days.

"CreamCheese"Frosting

Makesabout21⁄2cups

ThisfrostingisfamousforbeingthecrowninggloryofCrazyforCarrotCake,butit'salsogreatontheBanana-WalnutCake.Lookforcontainersofvegancreamcheeseinnaturalfoodstoresandwell-stockedsupermarkets.

1(8-ounce)containervegancreamcheese,softened 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 21⁄2cupsconfectioners'sugar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Inamediumbowl,beatthecreamcheeseandmargarinetogetherwithanelectricmixeronhighspeeduntilwellblended.

2.Addthesugarandvanilla,thenbeatuntillightandfluffy.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorforupto3days.

"Buttercream"Frosting

Makesabout3cups Sowhatifthisfrostingdoesn'tcontaindairybutterorcream?It'sstillcreamyandbuttery—anddelicious!Usethisversatile,all-purposefrostingtodecoratecookies,cakes,andcupcakes.Tryanyofthevariationsbeloworcomeupwithyourownfavoriteflavorcombination.

1cupveganmargarine 4cupsconfectioners'sugar 2tablespoonsplainorvanillasoymilk 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1.Inalargebowl,creamthemargarinewithanelectricmixeronhighspeeduntillightandfluffy.

2.Addthesugar,soymilk,andvanillaandmixuntilthoroughlycombined.Continuemixingforabout2minutes,untilthefrostingissmoothandstiff.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor3to4days.

Coconut

Substitutecoconutextractforthevanillaandsprinklethefrostedcakewithtoastedcoconut.Spice

Add1⁄2teaspoonofgroundcinnamonand1⁄2teaspooneachofgroundallspice,nutmeg,andclovesorginger.Sprinklethefrostedcake

withchoppednutsofchoice.Lemon

Substitutelemonextractforthevanilla.SprinklethefrostedcakewithcrushedLemonheadcandies.

ChocolateFudgeFrosting

Makesabout3cups Thisbasicchocolatefrostingrecipemakesenoughtofrosta9-inch2-layercake.

3cupssugar 1cupplainorvanillasoymilk 4ouncesunsweetenedchocolate 3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1⁄3cupveganmargarine

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethesugar,soymilk,chocolate,andmaplesyrupandbringjusttoaboilovermedium-highheat,stirringfrequently.Reducetheheattomediumandcontinuetocookuntilthechocolateismelted,about5minutes.

2.Removefromtheheatandaddthemargarineandvanilla.Letthemixturecooltoroomtemperaturewithoutstirring,15minutes.

3.Afterthemixtureiscooled,beatituntilitiscreamyandstiffenoughforspreadingonacake.Ifitbecomestoostiff,addafewdropsofhotwaterandbeatuntilcreamy.Storeleftoverscoveredintherefrigeratorfor3to4days.

ChocolatePeanutButterFrosting

Makesabout3cups Thiscreamyrichfrostingcombinesthepopularflavorcomboofchocolateandpeanutbutter.Useittofrostyourfavoritecakesandcupcakes.

¾cupcreamypeanutbutter 1⁄3cupunsweetenedcocoa

3cupsconfectioner'ssugar 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2⁄3cupthickdairy-freemilkorcream(seeCherryVanillaNiceCream)

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandprocessuntilsmoothandcreamy.Iftheconsistencyistoothick,addalittlemoremilk,atablespoonatatime,untilthedesiredconsistencyisreached.

2.Usearubberspatulatoscrapethefrostingintoabowl.Useimmediatelyorcoverandrefrigerateforupto3days.

BreakfastandBrunch

Anyonewhothinksbreakfastisdefinedbyeggsandbaconmaybepleasantlysurprisedwiththisdelightfulvarietyofdeliciousreasonstowakeupinthemorning.Justasimpleswapofingredientscanallowyoutoenjoymanypopularbreakfastfoodstraditionallymadewithanimalproducts,includingadeliciousRoastedVegetableFrittataandanamazingVeganEggsBenedict. Therecipesinthischapterrangefromheartybreakfastcasserolestolusciouswaffles,pancakes,andFrenchtoast,aswellastastygrab-and-gotreatssuchasbreakfastburritos,coffeecake,andmuffins. ThereisalsoatemptingselectionofwarmingbreakfastgraindishessuchasoatmealwithgranolaandsidedishesrangingfromTwo-PotatoHashtoeasyhomemadeTempehBacon. Ifyourmorningtastesleantowardquickandeasy,veganbreakfastscanbeconjuredbysplashingdairy-freemilkontoyourfavoritecoldcerealorslatheringalmondorpeanutbutterontowhole-graintoastorbagels.Foraselectionofsatisfyingsmoothiesthataregreatatbreakfastoranytimeofday,refertotherecipesintheBeverageschapter. =fastBREAKFASTCASSEROLES,FRITTATAS,ANDMORE

GardenScramble

Makes4servings TalentedveganchefFrancisJanesservedthiswonderfultofuandvegetabledishforbrunchathisformerSeattlerestaurant,CaféAmbrosia.ItweakitalittleeverytimeImakeitandyoucan,too—swappingindifferentvegetables,herbs,orspicesaccordingtoyourowntaste.

1poundfirmtofu,drained,crumbled,andsqueezeddry 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast

1teaspoononionpowder 1⁄2teaspoongarlicpowder

1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoonturmeric

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 1⁄2cupmincedredbellpepper

5creminimushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andthinlysliced 1mediumcarrot,shredded 1tablespoonsoysauce 1cupfreshorthawedfrozenpeas 4cilantroorparsleysprigs,forgarnish

1.Inalargebowl,combinethetofu,nutritionalyeast,anddryspicesandmixwell.Setaside. 2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntiltender,about

5minutes.Addthebellpepper,mushrooms,andcarrotandcookuncoveredabout5minuteslonger.Stirinthesoysauce.

3.Addthetofumixtureandstiruntilhotandwellcombined.Addthepeasandstirtocombine.Cook,stirringthemixtureuntilitishotandanyexcessmoisturehasevaporated,about5minutes.

4.Servehotorwarmplatesandgarnishwithsprigsofcilantro.

SoySausageScramble

Makes4servings Whywaitfortheweekendtoenjoythisdeliciousbreakfastdishwhenitiseasytomakeandpackedwithprotein?Youcancookitthenightbeforeandreheatitinthemorning.Ilikeitbestservedwithtoastedbread,butitcanbeusedasawrapfillingifyouwanttotakeyourbreakfastwithyou.Ifyou'renotafanofvegansausage,youcansubstitutechoppedseitanseasonedwithgroundfennelseedandatouchofcayenne.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallsweetyellowonion,minced 1(12-ounce)packagevegansausage,chopped 1poundfirmtofu,drained,crumbled,andsqueezeddry 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonturmeric

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthesausageandcookuntilbrowned,5minutes.

2.Addthetofu,salt,turmeric,andpepper,stirringuntilwellcombined.Cookoverlowheatuntilliquidisabsorbed,about10minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andserveimmediately.

BestBrunchInTown

Theterm"brunch"(breakfast+lunch)wasfirstcoinedin1895,connotingatimewhentheelitewhiledawaythebetterpartofaSundayover a table ladenwith food.Thesedays, the traditionhas evolved so that formanypeople relaxingon theweekendincludesgoingtoarestaurantforbrunch.Unlessyouhaveaveganrestaurantnearby,findingveganoptionsonthetypicalrestaurantbrunchmenucanbeachallenge.What'sthesolution?Makethebestbrunchintownrightinyourownkitchen.Nostandinginlineforatable,nocrowdednoisydiningrooms,andnoexpensivetabtopay—youdon'tevenhavetoleaveatip!Bestofall,youcanhaveityourway:rightdowntoyourfavoritepumpkinpancakesorblueberrywaffles.Youcandesignyourbrunchtosuityourlifestyle:acozyandromantictablefortwo,afunfamilyget-together,orevenanexcuseforaparty:invitesomefriendsandserveitupbuffet-style.It'saterrificwaytoentertain.Makeitascasualorfancyasyoulike:serve juice from pitchers intowine glasses, put fresh flowers on the table.Make fresh-bakedmuffins and flavored coffees.Serveafancymaindishsuchasveganeggsbenedictorgoeasyonyourselfwithano-fussoven-bakedcasseroleorfrittata.Setupacerealbarforthekidsorasmoothiebarforteens.Whethersimpleorelaborate,makeitfun.Planaheadandbesuretodelegatesomeoftheworksoyoucanenjoytheday,too.

ScrambledTofuWithChilesAndSalsa

Makes4servings Mild-tastingtofuisaperfectfoilforthechilesandsalsa,whichcanbemildorhot,accordingtoyourpersonalpreference.Enjoythisdishwithtoastorspoonitintoatortillaforazestybreakfastwrap.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1smallredonion,minced 1poundfirmtofu,welldrained,squeezeddry,andcrumbled 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildorhotgreenchiles,drained 2ripeplumtomatoes,chopped 1⁄2cupshreddedveganCheddarcheese(optional)

1cuptomatosalsa,homemade(seeFreshTomatoSalsa)orstore-bought

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Addthetofu,salt,andpepperandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltofuishotandtheliquidisabsorbed,about8minutes.

2.Stirinthechiles,tomatoes,andCheddar,ifusing.Cook5minuteslonger. 3.Dividethetofumixtureamong4plates,topeachportionwithsalsa,andserve.

Potato-TomatoFrittata

Makes4to6servings Thisfrittatabeginswithalreadycookedpotatoes,soplantomakeitwhenyouhaveleftoverbakedorroastedpotatoesonhand.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallonion,finelychopped 2coldbakedorroastedpotatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfirmtofu,welldrained 1⁄4cupnutritionalyeast

1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

2ripeplumtomatoes,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila9-or10-inchtartpanandsetaside.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcooktosoften,about5minutes.Increasetheheattomedium-high.Addthepotatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthepotatoesarenicelybrowned,about10minutes,turningthepotatoesfrequently.Transfertoalargebowlandsetaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,yeast,soysauce,bakingpowder,1⁄2teaspoonsalt,and1⁄8teaspoonpepper,processinguntilsmooth.Mixthetofumixtureintothepotato-onionmixture.

3.Spreadthemixtureevenlyintothepreparedtartpan.Arrangethetomatoslicesinacirclearoundtheperimeterofthetopofthefrittata.

4.Bakeuntilthecenterisfirmandset,about30minutes.Letthefrittatacoolfor5to10minutesbeforeserving.

RoastedVegetableFrittata

Makes4to6servings ThisveganversionoftheItalianomeletknownasafrittataisespeciallyflavorfulbecauseitismadewithroastedvegetables.Roastyourvegetablesaheadofwhenyouneedthemforeasyassembly.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumsweetyellowonion,finelychopped 1largeYukonGoldpotato,peeledandfinelychopped 1smallredoryellowbellpepper,finelychopped 11⁄2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1poundfirmtofu,welldrainedandcrumbled 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1tablespoonsoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonbakingpowder

1.Preheattheovento425°F.Spread1tablespoonoftheoilinthebottomofa9x13-inchbakingpan.Arrangetheonion,potato,bellpepper,andmushroomsinthepananddrizzlewiththeremaining1tablespoonofoil.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandplaceintheoven.Roastuntilthevegetablesaretenderandslightlybrownedontheedges,about20minutes.

2.Lightlyoila9-or10-inchtartpanandsetaside.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,yeast,soysauce,andbakingpowderwith1⁄2teaspoonsaltand1⁄8teaspoonpepper,processinguntilsmooth.

3.Inalargebowl,combinethetofumixtureandroastedvegetablesandstirtomixwell.Transferthemixturetothepreparedtartpan,spreadingthemixtureevenly.

4.Bakeuntilthecenterisfirmandset,about30minutes.Letthefrittatacoolfor10minutesbeforeserving.

KissMyGritsBreakfastCasserole

Makes6servings Muchlikepolenta,gritsarecoarselygroundcornkernels.AfavoritebreakfastfoodoftheAmericanSouth,they'regreatinthisflavorfulcasserolethatcanbeassembledaheadoftimeandpoppedintotheovenwhenneeded.Besuretousequick-cookinggrits,notinstantgrits.

1¾cupsunsweetenedsoymilk 1¾cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought Salt 1cupquick-cookinggrits 1⁄2cupshreddedveganCheddarcheese

2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1cupcookedandchoppedtempehbaconorvegansausage 1cupfreshorfrozencornkernels

1.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside. 2.Inalargesaucepan,combinethesoymilkandbrothandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Addsaltto

taste(dependingonthesaltinessofyourbroth)andstirinthegrits.Reducetheheattolowandcook,stirringoccasionally,untilthegritsarethickenedbutnotstiff.Turnofftheheatandstirinthecheese,margarine,tempehbacon,andcorn.

3.Scrapethemixtureintothepreparedbakingpan.Spreadevenly,smooththetop,andbakeuntilslightlypuffedandgoldenbrown,about45minutes.Serveimmediately.

Two-TomatoBrunchCasserole

Makes6servings Thissatisfyingmake-aheadcasserole,withfreshandsun-driedtomatoes,isgreatforbreakfastorbrunch,orevenalightsupper.

6ripeplumtomatoes 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largesweetyellowonion,finelychopped 1⁄2cupmincedoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

1teaspoondriedbasil 1⁄2teaspoongroundfennelseed

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1poundfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 21⁄2cupsunsweetenedsoymilk

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1loafItalianbread,cutinto1⁄2-inchcubes

2tablespoonsveganParmesanorParmasio(optional)

1.Cut3oftheplumtomatoesinto1⁄4-inchslicesandsetaside.Finelychoptheremaining3plumtomatoesandsetaside.Preheattheovento375°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpanandsetaside.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addonionandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthechoppedplumtomatoesandthesun-driedtomatoes.Addthebasil,fennelseed,andcayenneandcookfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandsetaside.

3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,soymilk,andsaltandpeppertotaste.Blenduntilsmooth.Arrangethebreadcubesinthepreparedbakingpan.Distributetheonion-tomatomixtureoverthebreadandpouronthetofumixture,usingaforktodistributeevenly.Setasidefor20minutes,oruntiltheliquidisabsorbed.

4.Topthecasserolewiththereservedslicedtomatoes.SprinklewithParmesan,ifusing.Bakeuntilpuffyandlightlybrowned,about45minutes.Letstand10minutesbeforeserving.

SpinachAndMushroomStrata

Makes6servings Youcanpreparethisheartylayeredbreakfastcasseroleaheadoftime.Simplyassemble,cover,andrefrigerateovernight—thenbakeandserve.Insteadofthemushroomsandspinach,youcanmakethestratawithsautéedzucchiniandredbellpeppersorsubstitutecookedchardorkaleforthespinach.Choppedcookedorcannedartichokeheartsmakeagoodadditionaswell.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1largeredonion,finelychopped 3garliccloves,minced 2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms 1(10-ounce)bagfreshbabyspinach 1poundfirmtofu,welldrained 21⁄2cupsunsweetenedsoymilk

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

5cupscubedFrenchorItalianbread 1cupshreddedveganmozzarella 1⁄4cupgratedveganParmesanorParmasio

1teaspoonsmokedpaprika

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirinthegarlic,thenaddthemushroomsandcook,uncovered,untilthemushroomsreleasetheirliquid,about5minutes.Addthespinachandcook,stirring,towiltthespinach,about3minutes.Setaside.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,processthetofuwiththesoymilk,salt,andcayenne.Setaside. 3.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9x13-inchbakingpan.Arrangehalfofbreadcubesinan

evenlayerinsidethepreparedpan.Spoonhalfofthespinach-mushroommixtureoverthebreadandpourhalfofthesoymixtureontop.Sprinklewithhalfthemozzarella.

4.Repeatthelayeringwiththeremainingingredients.Allowthemixturetorestuntiltheliquidisabsorbed,about20minutes.

5.Sprinklethestratawiththeremainingsoymozzarella,Parmesan,andpaprika.Bakeuntilpuffyandlightlybrowned,about45minutes.Allowtostand10to15minutesbeforeserving.

VeganEggsBenedict

Makes6servings MyfriendTalRonnen,atalentedveganchef,developedthisspinonEggsBenedict.Tosavetime,maketheHollandazeSauceadayinadvanceandreheatbeforeserving.

1poundextra-firmtofu,welldrained 3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1tablespoonnutritionalyeast Pinchturmeric 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 6slicesveganCanadianbaconortempehbacon,homemadeorstore-bought 3Englishmuffins,split 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1largeripetomato,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

HollandazeSauce 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley,forgarnish

1.Cutthetofuhorizontallyintosix1⁄4-inchslices.Usinga3-inchcookiecutterorringmold,cutthetofuslicesintocircles,reservingtheremainingtofuforanotheruse.

2.Inashallowbowl,combinetheflour,nutritionalyeast,turmeric,salt,andpepper.Mixwell.Dredgethetofuintheflourmixtureandsetaside.

3.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermedium-highheat.Addthetofuandcookuntilgoldenonbothsides,turningonce,about4minutesperside.Removefromthepanandsetaside.

4.Inthesameskillet,addingmoreoilifneeded,cookthebaconuntilbrownedonbothsides,about2minutesperside.Setaside.

5.ToasttheEnglishmuffinsandspreadwiththemargarine.Placeonemuffinhalfoneachof6plates.Topeachmuffinhalfwithasliceoftomato,followedbyapieceoftofuandasliceofthebacon.SpoonHollandazeSauceontop.Sprinklewithparsleyandserveimmediately.

BountifulBreakfastBurritos

Makes4servings Thesearebreakfastburritosloadedwiththe"works."Filllargeorsmalltortillas,accordingtoyourpreferenceorwhat'sonhand.Servewithextrasalsa,ifdesired.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄4cupchoppedgreenonions

11⁄2cupschoppedfreshspinach

1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1ripetomato,chopped 2tablespoonsdrainedchoppedcannedmildorhotgreenchiles 1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder

1cuppicantesauce 1⁄2cupvegansourcream,homemade(seeTofuSourCream)orstore-bought

8(6-to7-inch)or4(10-inch)flourtortillas

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonionsandspinachandcookfor1minute.Addthetofu,salt,andpepperandcookfor5minutes.Stirinthetomato,chiles,andchilipowder.Add1⁄2cupofthepicantesauceandcookuntilhot,about5minutes.Keepwarmoverlowheat.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinetheremaining1⁄2cuppicantesaucewiththesourcreamandstirtomixwell.Spreadatablespoonfulofthesauceontoeachtortilla.Spoon1⁄2cupofthetofumixturedownthecenterofeachtortilla.Carefullyrolluptortillasandarrangeonplates.Serveremainingpicante-sourcreammixtureontheside.

BurritosBenedict

Makes4servings Ifthemoretraditionalveganeggsbenedictaretoofrou-frouforyou,trythislessfussy,burrito-styleversioninstead.BesuretomaketheHollandazeSauceaheadoftimesotheflavorshavetimetoblend.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 8stripstempehbacon,homemadeorstore-bought 1⁄4cupchoppedgreenonions

1poundextra-firmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1tablespoonnutritionalyeast Pinchturmeric 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1ripetomato,chopped 1cupHollandazeSauce 4(10-inch)flourtortillas

1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonoftheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehbaconandcookuntilbrownedandcrispy,1minuteperside.Removefromtheskillet,coarselychop,andsetaside.

2.Inthesameskillet,heattheremaining1tablespoonoilovermediumheat.Addthegreenonions,tofu,nutritionalyeast,turmeric,salt,andpepper.Cookfor5minutes.Stirinthetomatoandcookuntilthemixtureishotandwellblended,about5minuteslonger.

3.Spreadabout2tablespoonfulsoftheHollandazeSauceontoeachtortilla.Sprinkleeachwithonequarterofthechoppedtempehbacon.Spoon1⁄2cupofthetofumixturedowncenterofeachtortilla.

4.Carefullyrollupthetortillasandplaceonaplate.Topeachburritowithaspoonfuloftheremainingsauce.Serveimmediately.

MangoMorningQuesadillas

Makes4servings Thisfunandfruitydishtastesmorelikedessertthanbreakfast,butit'seasy,quick,andagreatwaytostartthedaywithprotein-richtofuandaservingoffruit.Insteadofmangos,youcanusepeaches,pineapple,orotherripefruit.TopwiththeCashewCrèmeforaluxuriousfinish.

8ouncesfirmtofu,drainedandcrumbled 1⁄4cupagavenectar

1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

2ripemangos,peeled,pitted,andchopped 8(6-inch)softflourtortillas

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,agavenectar,andcoriander.Processuntilsmooth.Addthemangoandpulsetocombine.Setaside.

2.Preheattheovento425°F.Lightlyoilalargebakingsheet. 3.Arrange4ofthetortillasinasinglelayeronthepreparedbakingsheet.Spreadthetofumixture

evenlyoverthetortillas,coveringthetortillastowithin1⁄2inchoftheedge.Topwiththeremainingtortillas,pressinggently.

4.Bakeuntilthetortillasarelightlybrowned,about7minutes.Transferthequesadillastoacuttingboard.Cutthemintowedgesandserve.

CouscousBrunchCakeWithFreshFruit

Makes4to6servings Thisisoneofmyfavoritebrunchdishes,especiallywhenservingacrowd.Itisdeliciousandsatisfying.Bestofall,itcanbemadeaheadoftimeanditlooksbeautifulwithfreshfruitcascadingdownaroundit.Ifyou'reputtingitonthetablewholeratherthanplatingit,youcancutitandthentopitwiththefruitforeasierserving.

2cupswhitegrapejuice 1cupcouscous 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1cupblueberries 2ripepeaches,halved,pitted,andchopped 2teaspoonssuperfinesugar 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthejuicetoaboiloverhighheat.Addthecouscous,sugar,andcinnamon.Reducetheheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthejuiceisabsorbed,about5minutes.

2.Lightlyoilan8-inchspringformpan.Pressthecouscousmixtureintothepreparedpan.Coverlooselyandrefrigerateforatleastanhour.

3.Inalargebowl,combinetheblueberries,peaches,superfinesugar,andlemonjuice.Stirtomixwell.Setasideatroomtemperaturefor30minutes.Toserve,cutthecakeintowedgesandtopeachslicewithsomeofthefruit.

CloseToCottageCheese

Makes2cups Usethisvegancottagecheeseanywayyouwouldusethedairyversion:asafillingforcrêpes(seeVeganDessertCrêpes);spreadonbagels;orspoonedintoabowl,toppedwithfruitandsprinkledwithnuts.

1poundfirmtofu,drained 11⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

11⁄2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar

2teaspoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1teaspoonsalt

1.Steamthetofufor5minutes.Setasidetocool. 2.Transferhalfofthetofutoablenderorfoodprocessor.Addthelemonjuice,vinegar,oil,andsalt

andprocessuntilsmooth. 3.Inalargebowl,mashtheremainingsteamedtofuwithaforkuntilcrumbly.Addthepureedtofu

mixtureandstirtocombine. 4.Coverandchillforatleast1hourbeforeusing.PANCAKES,WAFFLES,ANDFRENCHTOAST

CranberryPancakesWithOrange-MapleSyrup

Makes4to6servings Cranberriesaddsparkletotheselusciouspancakesmadeevenbetterwithadrizzleofwarmmaplesyrupstuddedwithbitsoforange.TempehBaconmakesadeliciousaccompaniment.

1cupboilingwater 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄2cupmaplesyrup

1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

1⁄4cupchoppedorange

1tablespoonveganmargarine 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

3tablespoonssugar 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

11⁄2cupssoymilk

1⁄4cupsoftsilkentofu,drained

1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil,plusmoreforfrying

1.Inaheatproofbowl,pourtheboilingwateroverthecranberriesandsetasidetosoften,about10minutes.Drainwellandsetaside.

2.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethemaplesyrup,orangejuice,orange,andmargarineandheatoverlowheat,stirringtomeltthemargarine.Keepwarm.Preheattheovento225°F.

3.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsaltandsetaside. 4.Inafoodprocessororblender,combinethesoymilk,tofu,andoiluntilwellblended. 5.Pourthewetingredientsintothedriedingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes.Foldinthe

softenedcranberries. 6.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Ladle1⁄4cupto1⁄3cup

ofthebatterontothehotgriddle.Cookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,2to3minutes.Flipthepancakeandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,about2minuteslonger.Transfercookedpancakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.Servewithorange-maplesyrup.

SpicedApplePancakes

Makes4servings Thesefragrantpancakesaretheultimateinacomfort-foodbreakfast.What'snottolikeaboutastackoftendermoistpancakeswithatoppingthatsmellslikeapplepie?Insteadofapples,youcansubstituteanotherfruitsuchaspears,plums,orpeaches.

3tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 3GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

4tablespoonssugar 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 11⁄2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon

¾teaspoongroundallspice 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

11⁄2cupssoymilk

Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inalargeskillet,heat1tablespoonofthemargarineovermediumheat.Addtheapples,2tablespoonsofthesugar,thelemonjuice,1⁄2teaspoonofthecinnamon,and1⁄4teaspoonoftheallspice.Cook,stirring,tosoftentheapples.Addthemaplesyrupandkeepwarmoverlowheat.

2.Preheattheovento225°F.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,theremaining2tablespoonssugar,thebakingpowder,theremaining1teaspooncinnamon,theremaining1⁄2teaspoonallspice,thenutmeg,andthesalt.Setaside.

3.Inamediumbowl,combinethesoymilkandtheremaining2tablespoonsmargarine.Blenduntilsmooth.Pourtheliquidintothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes.

4.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Ladle1⁄4cupto1⁄3cupofbatterontothehotgriddle.Cookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,about3minutes.Flipthepancakeandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,about2minutes.

5.Transferthecookedpancakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.Servetoppedwiththeapplemixture.

Ginger-PearPancakes

Makes4servings Thesefragrantanddeliciouspancakesarethecureforacoldanddrearyweekendmorning.Anotherfruit,suchasappleorpeach,maybeusedinsteadofthepear.

2cupsall-purposeflour 2tablespoonssugar 3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2cupssoymilk 2tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1ripepear,peeled,cored,andchopped Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,andsaltandsetaside. 2.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinethesoymilk,margarine,ginger,andvanilla.Addthewet

ingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes.Foldinthepear.Preheattheovento225°F.

3.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Ladle1⁄4cupto1⁄3cupofthebatterontothehotgriddle.Cookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,about3minutes.Flipthepancakesandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,about2to3minuteslonger.

4.Transferthecookedpancakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.

Banana-BlueberryPancakes

Makes4servings Themellow-sweetflavorofbananasisonlysurpassedbythedazzleofjuicyblueberriesinthesescrumptiouspancakes.ServingthemwithBlueberrySaucecanmakeagoodthingbetter.

1ripebanana,mashed 2cupssoymilk 2tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄2cupquick-cookingoats

2tablespoonssugar 3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupfreshblueberries Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inalargebowl,combinethebanana,soymilk,meltedmargarine,andvanilla,mixingwell.Setaside.

2.Inaseparatelargebowl,combinetheflour,oats,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,allspice,nutmeg,andsalt.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes.Foldintheblueberries.Preheattheovento225°F.

3.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermedium-highheat.Ladle1⁄4cupto1⁄3cupcupfulsofbatterontothehotgriddle.Cookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,about3minutes.Flipthepancakesandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,about2to3minutes.

4.Transfercookedpancakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.

Johnnycakes

Makes4servings Asalong-timepolentalover,IenjoyanythingmadewithcornmealandthesepopularNewEnglandcornmealpancakesarehighonmylist.Servewithaslatherofmargarineandadrizzleofmaplesyrup.Johnnycakescanalsobeservedasasavorysidedishsimilartocornfritters.Simplycutthesugarbyhalfandadd1⁄2cupofthawedfrozencornkernelstothebatter.

1cupyellowcornmeal 1teaspoonsalt 1teaspoonsugar 11⁄2cupsboilingwater,plusmoreifneeded

Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Inamediumbowl,combinethecornmeal,salt,andsugarandmixwell.Slowlystirinthewater,mixinguntilsmooth.Addupto3tablespoonsofadditionalwaterifthemixtureistoothick.Preheattheovento225°F.

2.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat,addingenoughoiltocoat.Droplargetablespoonfulsofthebatterontothehotgriddleandcookuntilsmallbubblesappearonthetop,about5minutes.Becarefulnottoburn.FliptheJohnnycakesandcookuntilthesecondsideisbrowned,another4to5minutes.

3.TransfercookedJohnnycakestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.

Maple-PecanWaffles

Makes4servings Ifyoueverneededanexcusetobuyawaffleiron,thisisit.Foraddedenjoyment,mirrorthewarmingflavorofmaplesyrupandcrunchypecansinsidethewafflesbytoppingthemwithmoreofthesame.Youcanusethesamebattertomakepancakes,ifthey'remoretoyourliking.

1¾cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄3cupcoarselygroundpecans

1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

11⁄2cupssoymilk

3tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 3tablespoonsveganmargarine,melted

1.Lightlyoilthewaffleironandpreheatit.Preheattheovento225°F. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,pecans,bakingpowder,andsalt.Setaside. 3.Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,maplesyrup,andmargarine.Addthewet

ingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes,mixinguntiljustcombined. 4.Ladle1⁄2to1cupofthebatter(dependingontheinstructionswithyourwaffleiron)ontothehot

waffleiron.Cookuntildone,3to5minutesformostwaffleirons.Transferthecookedwafflestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherestofthewaffles.

PumpkinWafflesWithCranberrySyrup

Makes4servings Thesedeliciouswafflesareespeciallyfuntomakeduringtheholidayswhenthefamilyishomeandlazymorningsaffordtheopportunitytolingeroveraspecialbreakfast.Thebattercanalsobeusedtomakegreatpancakes.

1⁄2cupwholeberrycranberrysauce

1⁄3cupcranberryjuice

2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1tablespoonveganmargarine 1¾cupsall-purposeflour 1⁄3cupsugar

1tablespoonbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg

1cupsoymilk 1⁄2cupcannedsolid-packpumpkin

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Inasmallsaucepan,heatthecranberries,cranberryjuice,maplesyrup,andmargarineovermediumheat.Cook,stirring,untilhotandwellblended,about5minutes.Keepwarmoververylowheatuntilreadytoserve.

2.Lightlyoilthewaffleironandpreheatit.Preheattheovento225°F.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,salt,cinnamon,ginger,allspice,andnutmeg.Setaside.

3.Inaseparatelargebowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,pumpkin,oil,andvanillauntilwellblended.Addtheliquidingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokesuntiljustcombined.

4.Ladle1⁄2cupto1cupofthebatter(dependingontheinstructionswithyourparticularwaffleiron)ontothehotwaffleiron.Cookuntildone,3to5minutesformostwaffleirons.Transfercookedwafflestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilemakingtherestofthewaffles.

Lemon-KissedBlueberryWaffles

Makes4servings Theselightandflavorfulwafflesareasummertimetreat.Remembertoleavesomelumpsinthebattertokeepthewafflestender.Youcanusethesamebattertomakepancakes.

11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄2cupold-fashionedoats

1⁄4cupsugar

3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1teaspoongroundcinnamon 2cupssoymilk 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonlemonzest 1⁄4cupveganmargarine,melted

1⁄2cupfreshblueberries

1.Lightlyoilthewaffleironandpreheatit.Preheattheovento225°F.

2.Inalargebowl,combinetheflour,oats,sugar,bakingpowder,salt,andcinnamon.Setaside. 3.Inaseparatelargebowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,lemonjuice,lemonzest,andmargarine.

Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandblendwithafewswiftstrokes,mixinguntiljustcombined.Foldintheblueberries.

4.Ladle1⁄2to1cupofthebatter(dependingontheinstructionswithyourwaffleiron)ontothehotwaffleiron.Cookuntildone,3to5minutesformostwaffleirons.Transferthecookedwafflestoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.

VeryVanillaFrenchToast

Makes4servings TopwiththeBlueberrySauceorwarmmaplesyrupmixedwith1⁄2teaspoonofvanillaextractadded.ExtracookedFrenchtoastmaybefrozen,thenpoppedintothetoasterormicrowavetoenjoylateron.Foravariation,"topwithslicedfreshfruitorawarmfruitcompote.

1(12-ounce)packagefirmsilkentofu,drained 11⁄2cupssoymilk

2tablespoonscornstarch 1tablespooncanolaorgrapeseedoil 2teaspoonssugar 11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

8slicesday-oldItalianbread Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Preheattheovento225°F.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethetofu,soymilk,cornstarch,oil,sugar,vanilla,andsaltandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Pourthebatterintoashallowbowlanddipthebreadinthebatter,turningtocoatbothsides. 3.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.PlacetheFrenchtoaston

thehotgriddleandcookuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,turningonce,3to4minutesperside. 4.TransferthecookedFrenchtoasttoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecooking

therest.

FrenchToastWithCaramelAppleTopping

Makes4servings Thecaramelappletoppingcanbeasecretweapontorouseanylatesleepersinyourhouse—thefabulousaromaishardtoresist.

1⁄2cupplus2teaspoonslightbrownsugar

3tablespoonsveganmargarine 4GrannySmithapples,peeled,cored,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1⁄2cuppuremaplesyrup

1cupsoymilk 1⁄3cupall-purposeflour

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

11⁄2teaspoonspurevanillaextract

8slicesbreadofchoice Canolaorgrapeseedoil,forfrying

1.Preheattheovento225°F.Inalargeskillet,heat1⁄2cupofthesugarovermedium-lowheat.Cook,stirringconstantly,untilthesugarmeltsandbeginstocaramelize.Addthemargarineandcontinuestirringtoblend.Addtheappleslicesandstirtocoat.Addthemaplesyrupandsimmeroverlowheatuntiltender,stirringoccasionally,about7minutes.Removefromheatandcovertokeepwarm.

2.Inashallowbowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,flour,cinnamon,vanilla,andtheremaining2teaspoonssugar.Dipthebreadinthebatter,turningtocoatbothsides.

3.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,heatathinlayerofoilovermediumheat.PlacetheFrenchtoastonthegriddleandcookuntilgoldenonbothsides,turningonce,3to4minutesperside.

4.TransferthecookedFrenchtoasttoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.Servewiththeappletopping.

PeanutButterAndBanana–StuffedFrenchToast

Makes4servings InspiredbyElvis'sfavoritesandwich,thisthickandflavorfulFrenchtoastisbestmadewithasturdyFrenchorItalianbread.IfyouusethesmallerFrenchbaguette,you'llneed16slices,butifyouusethelargerItalianloaf,8shouldsuffice.Servewarm,sprinkledwithconfectioners'sugar,freshstrawberriesorslicedbanana,andmaplesyrup.Almondorcashewbuttercanbeusedinsteadofpeanutbutter,ifyouprefer.

1ripebanana 1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter

1⁄4cuplightbrownsugar

2teaspoonspuremaplesyrup 16slicesFrenchbreador8slicesItalianbread,cutinto1⁄2-inchslices

1cupsoymilk 3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 2tablespoonsveganmargarine,plusmoreifneeded

1.Inamediumbowl,mashthebanana.Addthepeanutbutter,sugar,andmaplesyrup,stirringtomixwell.Preheattheovento225°F.

2.Spread1to2tablespoonsofthepeanutbutter-bananamixtureontohalfofthebreadslices,thentopeachwithoneoftheremainingbreadslices.

3.Inashallowbowl,whisktogetherthesoymilk,flour,andvanilla.Placeasandwichinthebatter.Letitsoakforabout5seconds.Turnthesandwichoverandletitsoakanother5seconds.Repeatwiththeremainingsandwiches.

4.Onagriddleorlargeskillet,meltthemargarineovermediumheat.Cookthestuffedbreadslicesuntilgoldenbrownonbothsides,about4minutesperside.TransferthecookedFrenchtoastwarmtoaheatproofplatterandkeepwarmintheovenwhilecookingtherest.

CEREALS

Granola

Makesabout8cups Homemadegranolaismoreeconomicalthancommercialbrandsandtastesbetter,too,becauseyoumakeitfreshyourselfandyoucancustomizetheingredients,withdifferentadditionssuchasdriedblueberries,cranberries,orgojiberriesinplaceoftheraisinsorusingwalnutsorpecansinsteadofalmonds.

51⁄2cupsold-fashionedoats

11⁄2cupssliveredalmonds

1⁄2cupshelledsunflowerseeds

1cupgoldenraisins 1cupshreddedunsweetenedcoconut 1cuppuremaplesyrup 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

Pinchsalt

1.Preheattheovento325°F.Spreadtheoats,almonds,andsunflowerseedsina9x13-inchbakingpanandplaceintheovenfor10minutes.

2.Removefromtheovenandreducethetemperatureto300°F.Addtheraisins,coconut,maplesyrup,cinnamon,allspice,andsaltandstirtocombine.

3.Returnthepantotheovenandbakefor15minutes,oruntilthemixtureiscrispanddry.Becarefulnottoburn.

4.Removefromovenandletcoolcompletely,30minutes.Transfertoanairtightcontainerandstoreintherefrigeratorwhereitwillkeepforseveralweeks.

Granola-InfusedOatmeal

Makes4to6servings Sure,youcouldsprinklesomegranolaontopofabowlofoatmeal,butthat'snottheideal.Whenyouaddthegranolatotheentirepotandletitsit,thegranolasoftensupanditsflavorpermeatestheoatmeal,givingitaddedlayersofflavor.Ifyoustillwantthatcrunchofgranolaontop,thengoforit.

4cupswater 1¾cupsold-fashionedoats 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

¾cupvegangranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Reducetheheattolow,stirintheoats,cinnamon,andsalt.Simmerfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.

2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthegranola.Coverandletstandforabout3minutesbeforeserving.

Cran-AppleOatmeal

Makes4to6servings Thesweetsparkleofapplesandcranberriesturnseverydayoatmealintoaspecialtreat.Asprinkleoftoastednutsandadrizzleofmaplesyrupontopmakeitextra-special.

2cupswater 2cupsapplejuice 2cupsold-fashionedoats 1tablespoonlightbrownsugar 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1FujiorGalaapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethewaterandapplejuiceandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reducetheheattolow,stirintheoats,sugar,cinnamon,andsalt.Simmerfor5minutes,stirringoccasionally.

2.Removefromtheheatandstirintheappleandcranberries.Coverandletstandforabout3minutesbeforeserving.

MorningPolentaWithADrizzleOfMapleSyrup

Makes4servings Longbeforepolentabecamethedarlingofthedinnertable,itwasknownasporridgeandservedforbreakfast.Ifyoupreferyourbreakfastonthesavoryside,simplyomitorreducetheamountofmaplesyrup.

4cupswater 1teaspoonsalt 1cupyellowcornmeal 2tablespoonsveganmargarine 1⁄4cuppuremaplesyrup

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthesaltandwhiskinthecornmeal.Reduceheattolow.Cook,stirring,untilthewaterisabsorbed,about15minutes.

2.Turnofftheheatandstirinthemargarine.Spooninto4bowls,drizzlewiththemaplesyrup,andserve.

BreakfastBulgurWithPearsAndPecans

Makes4servings Bulgurisanutty-tastingquick-cookinggrainthatisusedtomaketabbouleh.Hereitistransformedintoahotandheartybreakfastcereal.

2cupswater 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupmediumbulgur 1tablespoonveganmargarine 2ripepears,peeled,cored,andchopped 1⁄4cupchoppedpecans

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringthewatertoaboiloverhighheat.Addthesaltandstirinthebulgur.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmeruntilthebulguristenderandliquidhasabsorbed,about15minutes.

2.Removefromtheheatandstirinthemargarine,pears,andpecans.Coverandletsitfor12to15minutesmorebeforeserving.

Dawn'sEarlyCouscous

Makes4to6servings Letthesunriseonanewkindofbreakfasttreat.Borrowsomecouscousfromyourdinnertimepantry,simmeritsweetwithjuice,andloaditupwithyourfavoritenutsandfruit.Flaxseedsarehighlyperishable,sostorethemintherefrigeratorinatightlysealedcontainer.

3cupsapplejuiceorwhitegrapejuice 2cupscouscous 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

Salt 1⁄2cupsweeteneddriedcranberriesorotherdriedfruit

1⁄3cupchoppedwalnutsortoastedsliveredalmonds

1tablespoongroundflaxseed

1.Inalargesaucepan,bringtheapplejuicetoaboiloverhighheat.Addthecouscous,cinnamon,andsalttotaste.Stirinthecranberries,cover,andturnofftheheat.

2.Letthecouscousstandfor10minutes.Stirinthewalnuts,sprinklewiththeflaxseeds,andservehot.

BREAKFASTSIDES

AppleCoffeeCake

Makes6to8servings Thisisayummyweekendbreakfasttreatthatisalsogreattoincludeonabrunchtable.Sinceittakesaboutanhourtobake,youmightwanttogetupearlytopopitintheoven—justdon'tfallbacktosleep!Ifyouwanttodressitupalittle,alightdustingwithconfectioners'sugarwouldbeanicetouch.

1GrannySmithapple,peeled,cored,andshredded 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1cupsoymilk 1⁄4cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil

2cupsall-purposeflour ¾cupsugar 1tablespoonbakingpowder 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila9-inchsquarebakingpanandsetaside.Inamediumbowl,combinetheappleandlemonjuiceandtosswelltocoat.Stirinthesoymilkandoil.Mixwellandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,mixtheflour,sugar,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt.Addthewetingredientstothedryingredientsandmixtocombine.

3.Pourthebatterintothepreparedpan.Bakeuntilgoldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedinthecentercomesoutclean,about1hour.Coolinthepanonawirerackfor20minutesbeforeserving.

BreakfastBranMuffins

Makes12muffins Thoseseeminglyvirtuousbranmuffinsthatenticeyouatneighborhoodcoffeeshopsareoftenloadedwithbutter,eggs,andtoomuchsugar.Here'stherealdeal,veganstyle—greatbranflavorwithahintoforange,fiber-richandnottoosweet—soyoucanhaveasecondoneandnotfeelguilty.Ifyourbranflakesareespeciallylarge,measurethemoutfirstandthencrushthemintosmallerflakes.

3cupsbranflakescereal 11⁄2cupsall-purposeflour

1⁄2cupraisins

3teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄3cupsugar

¾cupfreshorangejuice 1⁄4cupcanolaorgrapeseedoil

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperlinersandsetaside.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethebranflakes,flour,raisins,bakingpowder,cinnamon,andsalt. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinethesugar,orangejuice,andoilandmixuntilblended.Pourthewet

ingredientsintothedryingredientsandmixuntiljustmoistened. 4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin,fillingthecupsabouttwo-thirdsfull.Bakeuntil

goldenbrownandatoothpickinsertedintoamuffincomesoutclean,about20minutes.Servewarm.

Banana-WalnutBreakfastMuffins

Makes12muffins Here'severythingyoulikeaboutbanananutbreadincutelittlemuffins.Muffinsfreezewell,sodon'thesitatetomakeabatchontheweekendandfreezesomeforatastysurpriselaterintheweek.

1cupall-purposeflour ¾cupwholewheatflour 1⁄2cupsugar

2teaspoonsbakingpowder 1⁄2teaspoonbakingsoda

1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupchoppedwalnuts

2tablespoonsgroundflaxseeds 2ripebananas,mashed 1⁄4cupapplejuice

3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil

1.Preheattheovento350°F.Lightlyoila12-cupmuffintinorlineitwithpaperlinersandsetaside. 2.Inalargebowl,combinetheall-purposeflour,wheatflour,sugar,bakingpowder,bakingsoda,

salt,walnuts,andflaxseed. 3.Inamediumbowl,combinethebananas,applejuice,andoil.Mixuntilwellblended.Addthewet

ingredientstothedryingredientsandstirjustuntiltheflourismoistened.Donotovermix. 4.Spoonthebatterintothepreparedmuffintin.Bakeuntilgoldenbrown,20to25minutes.Serve

warm.

Two-PotatoHash

Makes4servings VisionsofaSundaymorninghashbreakfastofteninspiresmetoaddafewextrapotatoesintheovenonaSaturdayeveningandI'malwaysgladIdid.Ifyou'renotafanofsweetpotatoes,useallwhitepotatoesinstead.Thawedandchopped,frozenveggieburgersmaybeusedinsteadoftheseitan.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1mediumredoryellowbellpepper,chopped 1cookedmediumrussetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1cookedmediumsweetpotato,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2cupschoppedseitan,homemade(seeBasicSimmeredSeitan)orstore-bought Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inlargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepper.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about7minutes.

2.Addthewhitepotato,sweetpotato,andseitanandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cook,uncovered,untillightlybrowned,stirringfrequently,about10minutes.Servehot.

Pan-FriedSpuds

Makes4servings Trulyoneofthemostdeliciousoptionsforbreakfastispan-friedpotatoes,alsoknownashomefries.Foravariation,leaveoutthebellpepperifyoulikeoraddasplashoflemonjuiceandsomeoregano.Thesepotatoesareagreataccompanimenttoatofuscramble.

3tablespoonsoliveoil 1smallyellowonion,minced 1smallredbellpepper,chopped 3leftoverbakedpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.

2.Addthebellpepperandcookfor2minutestosoftenslightly.Addthepotatoesandpaprikaandseasonwithsaltandpepper.Cookuntilnicelybrowned,turningoccasionally,about15minutes.Servehot.

HashBrownPotatoes

Makes4servings Unlikehomefries,whichcanbemadewithcookedpotatoes,hashbrownsaremadewithshreddedrawpotatoesandfriedkindoflikealargepotatopancake.Servewithscrambledtofuandtempehbaconforaheartybreakfastorbrunch.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 11⁄2poundsrussetpotatoes,peeledandshredded(about3cups)

1⁄2cupshreddedsweetyellowonion

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepotatoes,onion,salt,andpepper.Stirtocombine,thenpressdownwithaspatulatoformacake.Cookuntilthepotatoessoftenandbecomegoldenbrownonthebottom,about12minutes.

2.Loosenthepotatoesfromthepanwithaspatulaandflipthemoverontoalargeplate.Slidethepotatoesbackintothepantobrowntheotherside,about10minuteslonger.Servehot.

TempehBacon

Makes4servings Thethinneryoucancutthetempeh,thecrisperandtastiertheresults.Liquidsmokeaddsasmokyflavortothetempehstrips.Lookforitinwell-stockedsupermarkets.Inadditiontomakingaheartybreakfastsidedishforpancakes,waffles,andscrambles,thesestripsareidealformakingBLTsandothersandwiches.

8ouncestempeh 2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2tablespoonssoysauce 1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke

1.Inamediumsaucepanofsimmeringwater,cookthetempehfor30minutes.Setasidetocool,thenpatdryandcutitinto1⁄8-inchstrips.

2.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthetempehslicesandfryonbothsidesuntilbrowned,about3minutesperside.Drizzlewiththesoysauceandliquidsmoke,beingcarefulnottosplatter.Turnthetempehtocoat.Servehot.

Sesame-SoyBreakfastSpread

Makesabout1cup Thiszestyprotein-richspreadisagreatwaytoturnabagelortoastintoanourishingquickbreakfast.Slatheritonandyoucanbeonyourway.

1⁄2cupsofttofu,drainedandpatteddry

2tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonsflaxseedoil 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Scrapethe

mixtureintoasmallbowl,cover,andrefrigerateforseveralhourstodeepentheflavor.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto3days.

BreakfastParfaits

Makes4servings Theseprettyparfaitsarelikehavingdessertforbreakfast.Kidslovethemandit'sagreatwaytogetthebreakfastskippersinyourhousetochangetheirways.Foraquickvariation,substituteveganyogurtforthebanana-almondmixtureintherecipe.Changetheflavorbyusingpeanutbutterinsteadofalmondbutter,achoppedpeachorplumtoreplacetheblueberries,ordriedblueberries,gojiberries,orraisinsinsteadofthecranberries.Youcanevenincludealayerofcookedoatmealforaheartyaddition.Ifyoudon'thaveparfaitglasses,usewineglassesorsmalldessertbowls.

2ripebananas 1⁄3cupalmondbutter

2tablespoonspuremaplesyruporagavenectar 11⁄4cupsvegangranola,homemade(seeGranola)orstore-bought

1⁄4cupsweeteneddriedcranberries

1⁄4cupchoppedwalnuts

¾cupfreshblueberries 4freshhulledstrawberries,forgarnish

1.Inafoodprocessororblender,combine1ofthebananaswiththealmondbutterandmaplesyrupandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.Slicetheremainingbananainto1⁄4-inchslicesandsetaside.

2.Spoonalayerofgranolainto4parfaitglassesorsmallbowls.Topwithalayerofthebanana-almondmixture,followedbyasprinklingofcranberriesandwalnuts,afewslicesofthereservedbanana,andsomeblueberries.

3.Repeatthelayeringuntilalltheingredientsareused.Topeachparfaitwithastrawberryandserveatonce.

Beverages

Thischapterpresentsahostofrecipesforspritzers,coolers,andpunch,whichareintrinsicallyvegan,aswellassmoothies,shakes,andotherdairy-freeblendeddrinksthatwillkeepvegans,andotherswhowanttoavoiddairy,turningthepages. Theonlyequipmentneededtomaketherecipesinthischapterisablender,althoughifyouareintojuicing,youcancertainlymakeyourownjuicestouseinmanyoftherecipes.IpurposelyavoidedtheinclusionofspecificjuicingrecipessinceIdidn'twantreaderstofeeltheyneededtobuyanyspecialequipmenttousethisbook. Juicingcanbeaworlduntoitselfandisoftenespousedtomaximizethenutrientsavailableinvegetablesandfruitstopromotehealth,healing,andvitality.Certainly,manyfreshfruitsandjuicesareusedtomakethesmoothiesinthischapterandIwouldencourageanyoneinterestedinjuicingtoinvestigateitfurtherbyreadingsomegoodbooksonjuicingaswellasresearchingthetypesofjuicersavailabletodeterminewhatsuitsyourlifestyle.Therearedifferenttypesofjuicers,fromcentrifugaltomasticating.Juicingcanalsobedonewithahigh-speedblender,suchasaVita-Mix.Thecostofthemachinesvariesnearlyasmuchasopinionsregardingreliability,user-friendliness,andqualityoftheendresult. Youwillnoticethattheservingyieldsvaryamongtherecipesandthisshouldbetakenintoaccountwhenpreparingthem.Forexample,manyofthesmoothierecipesyieldanywherefromonelargeservingtofoursmallservings,dependingonthevolumecreatedbytheingredients.Somepeopleenjoyquaffingasmoothiefromalargeglassinthemorningorasasnack,whileothersmayprefertodividethebeverageamongseveralsmallerglassestosharewithothers.Punchesandpartydrinksaremeasuredinquartsratherthanservingssoyoucandecidehowmuchtomakedependingonfactorssuchasthesizeofyourglassesandtheotherbeveragesbeingserved. Dependingonwhatingredientsyouuse—fromrefreshingall-fruitconcoctions,torichdelightsmadewithchocolateandcoconutmilk—smoothiescanbeashealthfulorasdecadentasyoulike.Blendinascoopofnon-dairyicecream,andyouhaveacreamyveganmilkshake.Eventhepopularblendedcoffeeandteaspecialtydrinkscanbeenjoyedvegan-style.Mochalatteanyone? =fastSMOOTHIESANDBLENDERDRINKS

PeanutButterAndBananaSmoothie

Makes2servings Ifyounormallyskipbreakfast,consideracoolandcreamysmoothietojumpstartyourmorning.Sincebananasarerichinpotassiumandothernutrientsandpeanutbutterisagoodsourceofprotein,thisthickanddelicioussmoothieisagreatwaytostarttheday.

2cupschilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 2frozenripebananas,cutintochunks 1⁄3cupcreamypeanutbutter

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.

Serveimmediately.

TropicalSmoothie

Makes2to4servings Thiscoolcreamysmoothieisarefreshingtasteofthetropics.Thisrecipemakesalot,sosharethewealth.

1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutintochunks 1cupfreshorcannedpineapple 1ripebananadiced 1cuppineapplejuice,chilled 1cupunsweetenedlow-fatcoconutmilk,chilled 6icecubes

Inblenderorfoodprocessor,blendmangountilsmooth.Addremainingingredientsandblenduntilslushy.Serveimmediately.

SmoothieTips

•Chillyouringredientsbeforeyoustart.•Keepastashofbananas in the freezer.Cutpeeled ripebananas intochunksandstore theminzip-top freezerbags.Use insmoothiestoaddcreaminess,sweetness,andnutrition.•Usefrozenberriesorfreezefruitjuiceinanicecubetraytothickensmoothies.•Makeextra to store in the refrigerator for twice the smoothiewithhalf thework—justbe sure to shakeor stirwellbeforeserving.•Adda tablespoonofgroundflaxseed—it's rich inessentialomega-3fattyacidsand ismoredigestible(andprovidesabettertexturetothesmoothie)whenfinelyground.Youcanaddabitofflaxseedoil,ifyouprefer.•Includesomeacaijuice(availableinsupermarketsandnaturalfoodstores)foradeliciousboostofantioxidants.•Enhancetheflavorwithasplashofvanillaorotherextract.•Trydifferentflavoroptions;swappingfruitjuice,soymilk,almondmilk,ricemilk,orcoconutmilkfortheliquidcalledfor.•Forahotweathertreat,pouryourfavoritefruitsmoothiemixtureintoicepopmoldstomakehealthyfrozensnacks.

StoneFruitSmoothie

Makes2servings Mixandmatchyourfavoritestonefruitswhentheyareripeandinseasonforadelightfulblushofasmoothie.

2ripepeaches,halvedandpitted 1ripeplum,halvedandpitted 1ripeapricot,halvedandpitted 1cupchilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 3icecubes

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Pourintoglassesandserveimmediately.

SmoothiesInWinter

Makes2to3servings Becausetheyareusuallyrichwithfreshfruit,smoothiesalwaysseemedlikearitualofsummer.EversinceIstartedmakingtheseamazingpumpkinconcoctions,Inowregularlyenjoyseasonalsmoothiesbeginningwiththefirstchillofautumnandonthroughthewinter.Makeadoublebatchandserveitinsteadofeggnogatyournextholidaygathering.

¾cupcannedsolid-packpumpkin 1frozenripebanana,cutintochunks 1⁄3cuppuremaplesyrup

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg

2cupschilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethepumpkin,banana,maplesyrup,vanilla,cinnamon,1⁄4teaspoonofthenutmeg,and1cupofthesoymilk.Blenduntilsmooth.Addtheremainingsoymilkandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Pourintoglassesandsprinklethetopswiththeremaining1⁄4teaspoonnutmeg.Serveimmediately.

Strawberry-BananaSmoothie

Makes2servings Ifyourstrawberriesarelessthanperfectlysweet,addtheoptionalstrawberryjamtoampupthestrawberryflavor.Smoothiesmakeagreatafter-schoolsnackforkids:they'rerefreshingandsatisfyingwithoutbeingtoofilling,andit'sagreatwaytogetthemtoeatfruit.

11⁄2cupsfreshhulledorfrozenstrawberries

1frozenbanana,cutintochunks 2cupschilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 2teaspoonsstrawberryjam(optional)

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethestrawberries,banana,soymilk,andstrawberryjam,ifusing,andblenduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.

FreshCherrySmoothie

Makes2servings Whenfreshcherriesareinseason(andreasonablypriced),Ican'thelpbutbuymorethanIthinkcaneveruse,andthey'restillsomehowgonewithinafewdays.Thissmoothieisonewaytoenjoythislusciousfruit.Ifcherriesareunavailable,useblueberriesorstrawberries.

1⁄3cupunsaltedrawcashews

11⁄4cupschilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk

1tablespoonpuremaplesyruporagavesyrup 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 1cupfreshcherries,pitted

1.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthesoymilk,maplesyrup,andvanilla,andblenduntilsmooth.Addthecherriesandblenduntilthickandcreamy.

2.Pourintoglassesandserveatonce.

CreamyOrangeSmoothie

Makes2servings IfyouwereafanofthosefrozenorangeCreamsicles,thenyouprobablywon'tagreethatthisluscioussmoothieservestwo—you'llwantitallforyourself.

11⁄2cupschilledfreshorangejuice

1cupveganvanillaicecream 1⁄2cupicecubes

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredients,andblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.

Pourintoglassesandserveimmediately.

PurpleHazeFruitSmoothie

Makes2servings Blueberriesanddatescombinewithmangoandbananatocreateadeliciousfruityblendthatispositivelypurple.

1cupfreshorfrozenblueberries 1freshripemango,peeled,pitted,cutintochunks 2dates,pittedandchopped 2frozenripebananas,cutintochunks 1cupchilledalmondmilkorothernondairymilk

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheblueberries,mango,anddatesandblenduntilsmooth. 2.Addthebananasandalmondmilkandblenduntilthickandcreamy.Serveimmediately.

PapayaParadiseSmoothie

Makes2servings Onesipofthisrefreshingtropicalsmoothieandyou'llfeellikeyou'reinparadise.Bestofall,inadditiontoitsdelectableflavor,thissmoothieisloadedwithhealthfulnutrientssuchasvitaminCandpotassium.Besuretofreezebananasforsmoothieswellinadvanceofmakingthemsoyouhavethemonhandwhenthesmoothiemoodstrikes.Iffreshpapayasareunavailable,youcansubstitutefreshmangosorusedriedpapayathathasbeensoakedinwarmwaterforabout10minutestosoften.

2freshripepapayas,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄2-inchdice

2frozenripebananas,cutintochunks 1⁄2cupchilledpineapplejuice

1⁄2cupchilledunsweetenedcoconutmilk(optional)

Freshstrawberriesorpineapplechunks,forgarnish(optional)

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethepapayas,bananas,pineapplejuice,andcoconutmilk,ifusinguntilwellblended.

2.Pourintoglassesandgarnishwithstrawberriesorpineapplechunks,ifusing.Serveimmediately.

FavoriteFruitSmoothie

Makes2servings Smoothiesareasversatileasyourimaginationandtheingredientsathand.Trydifferentcombinationsoffruit,juice,andotheringredientstocomeupwithyourownsignatureblend.Thisone,withmango,strawberries,banana,andorangejuiceisoneofmyfavorites.

1ripemango,peeled,seeded,andcutintochunks 1cuphulledfreshstrawberries 1cupchilledfreshorangejuice 1frozenripebanana,cutintochunks

1.Inablenderfoodprocessor,combinethemango,strawberries,andorangejuice.Blenduntilsmooth.

2.Addthebananaandblenduntilthickandcreamy.Serveimmediately.

IndonesianAvocadoSmoothie

Makes2servings ThepopularIndonesianavocadodrinkknownasalpokatisthickandsatisfying,muchlikeacreamy,mildlysweetmilkshake.Itmaysoundandlookunusual,butafterasiportwo,youmaybehooked—IknowIwas.InIndonesia,thedrinkismadewithdairymilk,butsoymilkfillsinjustfine.Sometraditionalversionsusenochocolate,whichismypreference,butI'veincludedtheoptionofaddingalayerofchocolatesoymilkforyoutodecide.

1⁄4cupsugar

1⁄4cupwater

1teaspooninstantcoffee 2ripeHassavocados,pitted,peeled,andcutintochunks 11⁄4cupschilledsoymilkorothernondairymilk

1cupcrushedice 1cupchilledchocolatesoymilk(optional)

1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethewater,sugar,andinstantcoffeeovermediumheat.Simmer,stirring,untilthesugarisdissolved.Setasidetocool,about15minutes.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheavocados,soymilk,reservedsyrup,andiceandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Dividebetween2tallglassesandtopeachwith1⁄2cupofthechocolatesoymilk,ifdesired.Serveimmediately.

ThickAndCreamyMochaShake

Makes2servings Ifyouliketheflavorofchocolateandcoffee,you'lllovethisyummyshake.Besuretoplanaheadsinceyouneedtofreezeyourcoffeeintoicecubestohelpthickentheshake.

1cupchilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 1cupstrongcoffee,frozenintoicecubes 2⁄3cupveganchocolateicecream

2tablespoonschocolatesyrup 1teaspoonsugar,ortotaste 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilthickandsmooth.Pourintotallglassesandserveatonce.

MangoLassi

Makes2servings ThedelectablefruityyogurtdrinkknownasamangolassicanbefoundonthemenuofmostIndianrestaurants.WhilemuchIndiancuisineisvegetarian,thefactthattheyoftenusedairyproductssuchasyogurtcanputmanyvegetarianitemsofflimitstovegans,includingthelusciouslassi.Nowyoucanassuageyourlassicravingsathomebyusingveganyogurt,availableatnaturalfoodstoresandsomesupermarkets.Youcanuseplainyogurtifyoulike,butIenjoytheextraflavorofvanillaorcoconut.

2freshripemangos,peeledandpitted 11⁄2cupsveganvanillaorcoconutyogurt

1⁄2cupchilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk

4icecubes Groundcardamom,forgarnish(optional)

1.Inablender,combinethemangosandyogurtinablenderandblenduntilsmooth.Addthesoymilkandicecubesandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.

2.Pourintoglassesandsprinklewithcardamom,ifusing.Serveimmediately.

RosewaterLassi

Makes1or2servings LookforrosewateratIndianmarketsorgourmetgrocers.ThisdelicateandrefreshingdrinkisutterlysublimeservedwithaspicyIndianmeal.

1cupvanillaveganyogurt 1⁄2cuprosewater

1⁄3cupsuperfinesugaroragavenectar

1⁄2cupchilledplainorvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk

1⁄2cupice

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheyogurt,rosewater,andsugarandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Addthesoymilkandiceandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Serveimmediately.

Make-Your-OwnAlmondMilk

Makes1quart(41-cupservings) Almondsaresuper-nutritiousnutsthatcanbemadeintoadeliciouscreamyalternativetosoymilk.Sureyoucanbuyalmondmilkatthestore(lookforitnexttothesoymilk),butmakingitfromscratchisasatisfyingexperienceandmoreeconomical.Itisalsolesssweet,sincemanystorebrandscontainaddedsweeteners.Whenyousoakthealmondsovernight,theybecomesofterandmoredigestible.

1cuprawalmonds 4cupswater

1.Placethealmondsinabowlwithenoughwatertocoverandsoakovernight. 2.Drainthealmondsandplacetheminablenderwith2cupsofthewater.Blenduntilsmooth,then

addtheremaining2cupsofwaterandblenduntilverysmooth.Strainthealmondmilkintoabowlthroughafine-meshstraineroracolanderlinedwithcheesecloth.

1.Refrigeratethealmondmilkinatightlysealedjar.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.Shakebeforeusing.

Horchata

Makes4servings ThistraditionalMexicandrinkmadewithriceisnaturallydairy-free.

1cuplong-grainwhiterice 1⁄3cupsugar

2cupsboilingwater 2teaspoonspurevanillaextract 2cupschilledricemilkorotherdairy-freemilk Groundcinnamon,forgarnish

1.Inablenderorspicegrinder,grindthericetoapowderandplaceitinalargeheatproofbowl.Addthesugar,thenpourtheboilingwateroverthericeandsugar.Setasideatroomtemperatureforanhour.

2.Pourthericemixtureintoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Addthevanillaandricemilkandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Strainthemixturethroughafine-meshstrainerandserveoverice.Serveimmediatelysprinkledwithcinnamon.

GoodGreenDrink

Makes1or2servings Thisvirtuousverdantbeverageisdownrightsalubrious—italsotastesgreatandisespeciallyrefreshingafteraworkout.Thenaturalsweetnessofthepineapplejuiceprovidestheperfectbalancetothetartnessofthewatercress.Spirulina,aprotein-richsupplementmadefromblue-greenalgae,addsanutritionalwallop.Addachunkorspearoffreshpineappleforalovely(andtasty)garnish.

1cupdicedpeeledcucumber 1⁄2cupwatercress

1tablespoonspirulina(seeheadnote) 1cupchilledpineapplejuice ¾cupice

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.

FESTIVEBEVERAGES

Rum-SpikedSoyNog

Makes4to6servings Veganeggnogisnotonlypossible,it'salsoabsolutelyambrosial.Iusuallystartwithabout3tablespoonsofrumperquartofsoymilk,butusuallyendupaddinganother"oops"ofrumafteratasteortwo.Youcan,ofcourse,leaveouttherumaltogetherifyouprefer.

1quartchilledvanillasoymilkorothernondairymilk 1cupvanillaveganicecream 1tablespoonpuremaplesyrup 1teaspoonpurevanillaextract 3tablespoonsdarkrum,ormoretotaste 1⁄4teaspoongroundnutmeg,plusmoretogarnish

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.

2.Pourintoeggnogcupsandgarnishwithnutmeg.Serveimmediately.Alternatively,youcanpreparethenogaheadoftimeandrefrigerateuntilreadytoserve.Justbesuretostirorwhiskitwellbeforeserving.

SparklingPomegranate-LimePunch

Makesabout2quarts Thisprettypunchissweet-tartandrefreshing.Thedazzlingredcolordeckedoutwithbrightgreenlimeslicesmakesitalmostobligatoryatholidayparties.

2cupspomegranatejuice,chilled 2cupswhitegrapejuice,chilled 1(6-ounce)canfrozenlimeadeconcentrate,thawed 3cupsclubsodaorseltzer,chilled 1lime,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Inapunchbowl,combinethepomegranatejuice,whitegrapejuice,andlimeadeconcentrate.

2.Pourintheclubsodaandstirtocombine.Garnishwithlimeslices.Serveimmediately.

MulledCider

Makes2quarts Takethechilloffwinterwithasteamingmugofapplecider.Asimmeringpotofciderdoesdoubledutyatanycold-weathergathering—itcheersandwarmsyourguestsanditmakesyourhousesmellwonderfulandinviting.

2cinnamonsticks,plusmoreforgarnish 2teaspoonswholeallspice 2teaspoonswholecloves 2quartsapplecider

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethe2cinnamonsticks,allspice,andcloves.Addtheciderandbringtoboil.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor10minutes.

2.Pourtheciderthroughastrainerintomugsandgarnisheachwithacinnamonstick.Serveimmediately.

Wassail-InspiredPunch

Makesabout2quarts ThewassailbowlisatraditionalBritishholidaypunchmadewithale,sherry,andspices.Myversionuseslessaleandmorejuice,resultinginakindof"wassaillight."

3cinnamonsticks,brokenintothirds 1teaspoonwholecloves 1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar

1quartapplejuice 2cupscranberryjuice 1⁄4cupfreshlemonjuice

1(16-ounce)bottleale 1⁄4cupsherryorrum(optional)

1orange,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

1.Enclosethecinnamonandclovesinasmallpieceofcheeseclothandtieitwithkitchentwine.Setaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,combinethesugarandapplejuiceandstirovermedium-highheattodissolvethesugar.Addthecranberryjuice,lemonjuice,ale,andspicebag.Reducetheheattomediumandsimmeruntilhot,about5minutes.

3.Beforeserving,removeanddiscardthespicebagandaddthesherry,ifusing.Garnishwithorangeslicesandserveimmediately.

HolidayCranberryPunch

Makesabout2quarts(81⁄2-cupservings)

Foranonalcoholicversion,useanextraone-halfcupeachofthecranberryjuice,pineapplejuice,andclubsodatoreplacethewine.

31⁄2cupschilledcranberryjuice

11⁄2cupschilledwhitewine

1cupchilledpineapplejuice 3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 11⁄2cupschilledlemonlimeseltzerorsoda

1lime,cutinto1⁄4-inchslices

Inapitcherorpunchbowlcontainingice,combinealltheingredientsexceptthelimeslices.

Garnishwithlimeslices.Serveimmediately.

HotButter-FreeRum

Makes2to4servings Inspiredbythepotentclassichotbutteredrum,thisversiondigressesfromtheoriginalinanumberofways,fromtheuseofveganmargarineinsteadofbuttertothetastyadditionofapplejuiceandveganvanillaicecream.Warming,bracing,anddelicious,thistoddyisdefinitelyforgrown-ups,unless,ofcourse,youleaveouttherum.

11⁄2cupsapplejuice

1⁄2cupwater

2tablespoonslightbrownsugar 1cupveganvanillaicecream 1teaspoonveganmargarine 2⁄3cupdarkrum

1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

Cinnamonsticks,forgarnish(optional)

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheapplejuice,water,andsugarandbringtoaboil,stirringtodissolvethesugar.Reducetheheattoasimmerandstirintheveganicecream,margarine,rum,andcinnamon.Heat,stirring,untilhotandwellblended.

2.Pourinto2largemugsor4smallcups.Serveimmediately,garnishedwithcinnamonsticks,ifdesired.

COFFEE,TEA,ANDCOCOA

SoyLatte

Makes2to3servings Theclassiclattegoesveganwhenyouusesoymilkinsteadofcow'smilk.

11⁄2cupssoymilk

2cupshotstrongcoffee Sugar(optional)

1.Steamthesoymilkusingamilksteamerorheatitinasaucepanandwhiskuntilhotandfrothy.Donotboil.

2.Pourthehotcoffeeintocupsormugs.Addsugar,ifusing. 3.Topwiththehotsoymilk.Serveimmediately.

FrozenSoyCappuccino

Makes2servings It'swonderfulthatmanyboutiquecoffeeshopsnowincludesoymilkasanoptionfortheirblendedcoffeedrinks—butthey'restillexpensive.Savesomecashandmakethemathome.

1⁄4cupsugar

1cuphotespressoorstrongbrewedcoffee 11⁄2cupssoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk

11⁄2cupsicecubes

1.Inaheatproofbowl,combinethesugarandthehotespresso,stirringtodissolve.Refrigeratetheespressomixtureuntilchilled,2hours.

2.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechilledespressomixture,soymilk,andiceandblenduntilsmooth.Serveimmediately.

HotCoffeeMocha

Makes2to4servings Iliketoservethisspecialcoffeeafterabigmealwheneveryoneistoofullfordessertbutwantscoffeeandjustatouchofsomethingsweet.Hereitis—allinonecup.Theservingyieldwilldependonthesizeofthecupormugyouuse.Notthatthistastybrewneedsfurtherembellishment,butaddingadollopofveganwhippedcreamjustbeforeservingmakesitoh-so-special.

2cupsbrewedcoffee 11⁄2cupssoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk

3tablespoonschocolatesyrup 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract

Groundcinnamon

1.Inalargesaucepan,heatthecoffee,soymilk,andchocolatesyrupovermediumheat.Cook,stirringconstantly,untilitissimmering.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevanilla.

2.Pourintocupsandtopwithadashofcinnamon.Serveimmediately.

Coconut-MochaIcedCoffee

Makes2to3servings Theonlythingbetterthancoffeeandchocolatemaybetheadditionofcoconutmilk.Thissweetandcreamydrinktasteslikeadecadentdessertandislessexpensivethantheonesyoufindatfancycoffeeshops.

2cupsstrongcoffee,chilled ¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1⁄4cupchocolatesyrup

1tablespoonsugar 1cupicecubes Toastedshreddedcoconut,forgarnish(optional)

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsexceptthecoconutandblenduntilfrothy.

2.Pourintoglassesandsprinklewithcoconut,ifusing.Serveimmediately.

OrangeAndCinnamon–SpicedCoffee

Makes4servings Thisfragrantspicedcoffeemakesanyoccasionfestive.It'sanespeciallyniceadditiontoaholidaybrunch.

1⁄4cupgroundcoffee

Zestof1orange 1cinnamonstick,broken 4cupswater 2teaspoonssugar

1.Inthebasketofacoffeemaker,combinethecoffee,orangezest,andcinnamon.Addthewaterandbrewthecoffee.

2.Oncethecoffeeisbrewed,stirinthesugarandservehot.

Thai-StyleIcedTea

Makes2to3servings Asvegan-friendlyasmostThairestaurantscanbe,itcanbedifficulttofindonethatservesveganThaiicedtea.Nowyoucanmakeitathome.LookforThaitea(chaThai)atAsianmarkets.Ifunavailable,useblacktea.

3cupshotbrewedThaitea(chaThai)orblacktea 1⁄2cuplightbrownsugar,ortotaste

3cardamompods,crushed,or1teaspoongroundcardamom 1cupplainorvanillasoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethetea,sugar,andcardamomovermedium-highheat.Simmer,stirring,untilthesugarisdissolved.Removefromtheheatandstirinthesoymilk.Strainoutcardamompods,ifusing.

2.Pourtheteaintoapitcherandrefrigerateuntilchilled,about1hour. 3.Serveovericeintallglasses.

Dairy-FreeChai

Makes3to4servings Veganchailattesatthelocalcoffeeshopcanbepricey.Nowyoucanenjoythisfragrantdrinkathomeatafractionofthecost—andnowaitinginline.Looseteacanbeusedtoreplacetheteabags,ifyouprefer.

4cupswater 11⁄2-inchpiecefreshginger,cutinto

1⁄4-inchslices

6cardamompods 1cinnamonstick,brokenintothirds 1⁄4teaspoonblackpeppercorns

1⁄4teaspoonwholecloves

3tablespoonssugar 3blackteabags 1cupplainorvanillasoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk 1⁄2teaspoonpurevanillaextract

1.Inasaucepancombinethewater,ginger,cardamom,cinnamon,peppercorns,andclovesandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattolow,cover,andsimmerfor5minutes.Addthesugar,stirringtodissolve.Addtheteabagsandsetasidetosteep,about5minutes.

2.Strainthemixtureintoanotherlargesaucepan,discardingthesolids.Addthesoymilkandvanilla.Simmeroverlowheat,andservehot.Otherwise,refrigerateuntilcoldtoservechilled.

HotCocoa

Makes2servings Hotcocoaiscomfortinacup.Enjoyitanytimeyouneedahug.Swappingsoymilkfordairymilkmakesitvegan.Toturnthiscozybeverageintoadecadenttreat,topwithveganwhippedcream(seeVeganWhippedCream).

2cupsplainorvanillasoymilkorotherdairy-freemilk 2tablespoonsunsweetenedcocoapowder 11⁄2tablespoonssugar

1teaspoonpurevanillaextract

Inasmallsaucepan,combinealltheingredientsovermediumheat,stirringwithawirewhiskuntilhot,about5minutes.Donotboil.Servehotincupsormugs.

SPRITZERSANDCOOLERS

Cranberry-PomegranateSpritzer

Makes2servings Thisrefreshingruby-redspritzerlooksgorgeousinaglassandisloadedwithpotassiumandantioxidants.Itmakesadeliciousandhealthfulalternativetosugarysodaswhenyoucraveadrinkwithfizz.

11⁄2cupschilledcranberryjuice

1⁄2cupchilledpomegranatejuice

1⁄2cupchilledlemon-limeseltzer

Limewedges,forgarnish

1.Dividethecranberryjuiceandpomegranatejuicebetween2tallglasses(withorwithoutice). 2.Topeachwithhalftheseltzerandgarnishwithlimewedges.Serveimmediately.

Coconut-PineappleCooler

Makes2servings Frozenbananaaddscreaminesstothistropicalblenderbeverage.Addasplashofrumifyou'resoinclined.

1cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 1cuppineapplejuice 1⁄2cuporangejuice

1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1banana,cutintochunksandfrozen 1cupcrushedice Freshstrawberriesorpineapplechunks,optionalgarnish

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.Serveimmediately,garnishedwithfruit,ifdesired.

WhiteGrape–CitrusSpritzer

Makes2servings Ifyou'retryingtoweanyourfamilyoffsoda,trythissparklingcoolerinstead.

2cupschilledwhitegrapejuice 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 11⁄2cupschilledlemonlimeseltzer

Lemonorlimewedges,forgarnish

Combinethegrapejuice,lemonjuice,andlimejuiceinapitcherordividebetween2glasses.Addtheseltzerandserveatoncegarnishedwithlemonorlimewedges.

MorningSunshineCooler

Makes2servings Threevibrantjuicescombineforarayofsunshineinaglass.IwasservedajuiceblendsimilartothisinTuscanyandhaveenjoyedthissincemyreturnasareminderofthetrip.Ifyouwanttoaddsomefizz,topitoffwithsomeseltzer.

1cupchilledfreshorangejuice 1cupchilledmangojuice 1⁄2cupchilledcarrotjuice

Icecubes,forserving

Combinealltheingredientsexcepttheicecubesinapitcher.Placetheicecubesin2glasses,pourthejuicemixtureovertheice,andserveimmediately.

Lemon-GingerRefresher

Makes2servings Thecombinationofgingerandlemonmakesthisthirstquencherparticularlyrefreshing.Gingerpasteandgingerjuice,availableinsupermarkets,areeasiertousethanfreshgratedgingerbecausetheydon'tcontainthefibrousbits.

11⁄2teaspoonsgingerpasteorgingerjuice(seeheadnote)

3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2cupschilledapplejuice Icecubes,forserving

1.Combinethegingerpasteandlemonjuiceinapitcherandstirtoblend.Addtheapplejuice. 2.Placeafewicecubesin2glasses,pourthejuicemixtureovertheice,andserveimmediately.

Sauces,Relishes,andCondiments

Theterm"sauce"comesfromawordthatmeans"tosalt."Atitsmostbasic,asauceisaliquidthathasbeenflavoredandthickenedtoenrichandcomplementcertainfoods. Itisbelievedthatroux-basedsauces(madewithflourandfat)werefirstproducedinItalyandbroughttoFranceviaCatherinedeMedici'scooks.Still,itisFrenchcuisinethatgetsthecreditforraisingsauce-makingtoanartform,sinceitwaseighteenth-centuryFrenchchefswhodevelopedandclassifiedahandfulofbasicsaucesfromwhichnumerousothersarederived.ThefivemainsaucesofFrenchcookingarecalledthe"mothersauces"becausetheyprovidethefoundationformakingmanyothersauces.Themothersaucesare:béchamel(amilk-basedwhitesauce),velouté(astock-basedwhitesauce),espagnole(astock-basedbrownsauce),hollandaise(anemulsifiedbuttersauce),andtomato(atomato-basedsauce). Therightsaucecanturnaneverydaymealintoaspectacularevent—justknowingthatdinnerinvolvesaredwinereduction,forexample,tellsgueststhatthey'reinforatreat.Butwhenitcomestomakingsauces,peoplesometimesdrawablank.Somethinktheyaretoodifficultortime-consumingtoprepareandmayrelyoncommercialproducts,whichareunfortunatelyoftenloadedwithsodiumandotheradditives.Othersfallintoruts,servingthesametiredsaucesagainandagain.Andsincemanyclassicsaucescontainanimalproducts,somevegansmaythinkthoserichsaucesmustbeforeverbanishedfromtheirmenus. Thischaptersolvesallthesedilemmas,andmore,withamouth-wateringcollectionofclassicandcontemporarysauces,aswellasmarinades,rubs,relishes,andothercondiments.Inadditiontothesaucesinthischapter,youwillfindsaucesinthisbookthatarecomponentsofmaindishesandotherrecipes,includingpastas.YouwillalsofindaselectionofsaladdressingslocatedinSalads.DessertsaucescanbefoundintheDessertSaucesAndFrostingssection. Whilemanyoftheserecipes,suchassalsas,dressings,andrelishes,arenaturallyvegan,others,suchasclassicbéchamel,hollandaise,andMornaysauce,havebeenretooledtocontainnoanimalproducts.AsJuliaChildoncesaid,asaucecanbe"anythingyouwantittobe."AndIwantminetobevegan. =fastBROWNSAUCES

BasicBrownSauce

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Inspiredbytheclassicespagnolesauce,thisrichbrownsauceissoflavorful,youwillbeamazedathowquickandeasyitistomake.UsethisoneforspecialmealssuchastheStuffedBakedSeitanRoastorButtercupSquashStuffedwithPistachio-ApricotRice.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupfinelychoppedyellowonion

1⁄2cupfinelychoppedcarrots

1⁄2cupfinelychoppedcelery

2garliccloves,minced 1⁄4cupall-purposeflour

2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 1⁄4cupdryredwine

2tablespoonstomatopaste 1teaspoonmincedfreshbasilor1⁄2teaspoondried

1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried

2tablespoonssoysauce

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,carrots,celery,andgarlic.Cook,stirring,untilsoftenedandlightlybrowned,about10minutes.

2.Addtheflourandstirconstantlyuntiltheflourisabsorbedintotheoil.Cookforanotherminuteandadd1cupofthebroth.

3.Whenthemixturethickens,stirintheremaining1cupbroth,thewine,tomatopaste,basil,thyme,andsoysauce.Stiruntilthemixturebecomessmooth.Coverandsimmeroverlowheatfor10minutes.

4.Pureethesauceinthesaucepanwithanimmersionblenderorinablenderorfoodprocessorandreturntothepot.Servehot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

MakingSaucesVegan

Whilemanysaucesandcondiments,suchaschutneysandsalsas,arenaturallyvegan, therearemanythatarenot.Theseareprimarily thecream-andcheese-basedsauces, sauces thatcall forbeeforchickenstock,andsauces thatare thickenedwithbutteroreggs.Fortunately,thoseareeasilyveganized.Perhapstheeasiestingredientswitchistousevegetablestockinsteadofbeeforchickenstock.Increamsauces,soymilkandotherdairy-freemilksareused toreplacedairymilkandcream.Theclassicbutterandflourrouxiseasilyveganizedbyusingoliveoiloraveganmargarinetoreplacethebutter.Vegetableandbeanpurees,nutbutters,andarrowrootandcornstarchslurriesareotherwaystothickenandenrichvegansauces.

BordelaiseSauce

Makesabout21⁄2cups

ThisrichandflavorfulsauceusesBasicBrownSauceasitsbaseandismadeevenmoredeliciouswiththeadditionofshallotsandwine.It'sgreatservedoverSeitanenCroute

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄4cupmincedshallots

1⁄2cupchoppedwhitemushrooms

1⁄2cupdryredwine

1⁄2teaspoonmincedfreshthymeor1⁄4teaspoondried

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

2cupsBasicBrownSauce

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthemushroomsandcook1minute.Addthewine,thyme,andpepperandsimmeruntiltheliquidisreducedbyhalf.

2.Stirinthebrownsauceandsimmeruntilhot.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

MadeiraSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thisfull-bodiedbrownsauceismadewithMadeira,alusciousfortifiedPortuguesewinewithaslightlysweetflavor.ItisespeciallygoodservedovertheSeitanenCroutebutcantransformeventhesimplestsautéofseitanslicesintoanextraspecialentrée.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumshallot,minced ¾cupMadeira 2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1tablespoonsoysauce 1teaspoonfreshthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1tablespoonarrowrootpowderorcornstarch 3tablespoonscoldwater Salt

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandcookuntilsoftened,about4minutes.AddtheMadeira,broth,soysauce,thyme,pepper,andsimmeruntilreducedbyabouthalf.

2.Removefromtheheatandstrainthesaucethroughameshstrainer.Discardthesolids.Returntothesaucepanandheatovermediumheat.

3.Inasmallbowl,combinethearrowrootandwaterandmixuntilblended,thenstirintothesauce,stirringconstantlyuntilthesaucethickens.Taste,adjustingtheseasonings,addingapinchofsaltifneeded.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

MushroomSauce

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Thissauceaddsrichmushroomflavortosautéedseitan,tempeh,orveggieburgers,orrecipessuchastheSoy-tanDreamCutletsortheChickpeaandVegetableLoaf.It'salsogreatovermashedpotatoes.Toachieveadarkerbrowncolor,add1⁄2teaspoonofgravyseasoningliquid,suchasKitchenBouquetorGravyMaster,neartheendofcookingtime.Therecipecallsforregularwhitemushrooms,butyoucansubstituteanothervariety,ifyouprefer.

1tablespoonoliveoil 2tablespoonsmincedshallot 6ounceswhitemushrooms,lightlyrinsed,patteddry,andcutinto1⁄4-inchslices

2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought,orwater 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1teaspoonmincedfreshthymeleavesor1⁄2teaspoondried

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 2tablespoonscornstarch 1⁄4cupwater

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandcookuntilsoft,about5minutes.Addthemushroomsandcook2minuteslonger.Addthebroth,soysauce,parsley,thyme,andsaltandpeppertotasteandbringtoaboil.

2.Inasmallbowl,combinethecornstarchandwaterandmixuntilblended.Reducetheheattolow,whiskthecornstarchmixtureintothesauce,andstiruntilitthickens,about3minutes.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,beforeserving.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

GoldenMushroomGravy

Makesabout3cups Chickpeaslendmorethantheirgoldencolortothiscreamysauce—theyalsoaddproteinandarepureedandusedtothickenthesauce.Studdedwithslicesofjuicymushrooms,thissauceisgoodservedovertheHerbedMilletandPecanLoaf,theSavoryAmaranthPatties,ortheCouscous-ChickpeaLoaf

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄3cupchoppedonion

1cupcookedorcannedchickpeas,drainedandrinsed 11⁄2cupsvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

11⁄2cupsslicedwhitemushrooms

1teaspoonfreshmincedthymeor1⁄2teaspoondried

1teaspoonfreshmincedsavoryor1⁄2teaspoondried

1teaspoonfreshmincedsageor1⁄2teaspoondried

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.Stirinthechickpeasand1⁄2cupofthevegetablebroth.

2.Transferthemixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Setaside.Inthesamesaucepan,combinetheremaining1cupvegetablebrothwiththemushroomsovermediumheatandbringtoaboil.

3.Reducetheheattolowandstirinthechickpeamixture,thyme,savory,sage,andsaltandpeppertotaste,stirringconstantlytoblend.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

TOMATO-BASEDSAUCES

FreshTomatoSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thissmoothsauceisbestwhenmadewithveryripe,flavorfultomatoes.Palesupermarkettomatoesjustdon'tdoitjustice.Usethissaucetoadornfriedpolenta,grilledvegetables,oranythingelsethatwouldbenefitfromfreshtomatoflavor.Addchoppedparsleyorbasil,ifdesired.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumshallot,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 5ripetomatoes,coredandquartered Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,stirringoccasionally,about3minutes.

2.Stirinthetomatoesandseasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Cookuntilthetomatoessoften,about10minutes,thentransfertoablenderorfoodprocessorandpuree.

3.Strainthemixturethroughafine-meshsieveintoalargesaucepan.Discardthesolids.Heatoverlowheatuntilhot.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

ChunkyFreshTomatoSauce

Makesabout2cups Thissaucecapturesallthatiswonderfulaboutfreshtomatoesandshouldonlybemadeusingtomatoesattheirseasonalpeak.Tossitwithhotpasta,additionaloliveoil,andfreshbasilforaquickandeasymeal.Italsomakesayummytoppingforbruschetta.

4to5ripetomatoes,cored 2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonmincedfreshflat-leafparsley Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Cutan"x"inthebottomofthetomatoesandimmersetheminasaucepanofboilingwaterforabout30secondstoloosentheskin.Removethetomatoesfromthewaterandsubmergetheminabowloficewater.Peeltheskinfromthetomatoes,thencutthemintowedgesandremovetheseeds.

2.Coarselychopthetomatoesandplacetheminamediumbowl.Drizzlewiththeoliveoilandsprinklewithparsley.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandtossgentlytocombine.Serveatroomtemperature.Thissaucetastesbestusedonthesamedaythatitismade.

RoastedYellowTomatoAndPepperCoulis

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Thistantalizingsaucegetsitswonderfulfull-bodiedflavorfromroastingbothtomatoesandbellpeppers,whicharethenpureedintoacoulis,atermforapureedsauce.TheuseofyellowvegetablesandthetouchofpiquancyprovidedbythemustardandvinegarmakethissauceaninterestingalternativetohollandaiseandisthereforeespeciallygoodontheVeganEggsBenedictortheBurritosBenedict.Useittojazzupyourfavoritesteamed,grilled,orroastedvegetablessuchasasparagus,cauliflower,orBrusselssprouts.

3ripeyellowtomatoes,cored 2mediumyellowbellpeppers,halved 1teaspoonDijonmustard 2teaspoonswhitewinevinegar Saltandwhitepepper 3tablespoonsoliveoil,plusextrafortossing

1.Preheattheovento300°F.Inalargebowl,tossthetomatoesandbellpeppersinoliveoil,thentransferthemtoabakingsheet.

2.Roastthevegetablesfor30minutes.Turnoverandroastforanother30minutes.Removefromtheovenandtransfertoablenderorfoodprocessor,pulsingtochop.Addthemustard,vinegar,andsaltandpeppertotaste.

3.Slowlyaddthe3tablespoonsofoil,blendinguntilemulsified.Strainthroughasieveanddiscardthesolids.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Serveatroomtemperatureortransfertoasaucepanandheatoverlowheatuntilhot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

BarbecueSauce

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Usethisrecipeasastartingpointtomakeyourownbarbecuesaucethatyoucantweaktoyourtaste,addingmoreorlesschile,sugar,orotheringredients.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumyellowonion,chopped 1mediumredbellpepper,chopped 2garliccloves,minced 1or2jalapeñosorotherfreshhotchiles,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄4cupcidervinegar

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoondriedoregano

1⁄2teaspoonliquidsmoke(optional)

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,bellpepper,garlic,andchiles.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Stirinthetomatoes,sugar,vinegar,salt,andoreganoandcook,uncovered,5minuteslonger.

2.Transferthemixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth. 3.Returnthemixturetothesaucepanandbringtoaboiloverhighheat.Reduceheattolowand

cook,stirringfrequentlyuntilthick,about20minutes.Stirintheliquidsmoke,ifusing.Servehot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

RoastedTomato–RedChileSauce

Makesabout2cups Thisversatilesauceisgreatoverbakedtofu,sautéedpolenta,orMexicanGreenRiceandBeans

8ripeplumtomatoes,halvedlengthwise 1freshredchile,seededandchopped 2garliccloves,chopped 1tablespoonoliveoil 1tablespoonbalsamicvinegar Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Preheattheovento400°F.Placethetomatoescutsideuponabakingsheet.Sprinklewithchile,garlic,oil,andvinegar.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandroastuntilthevegetablesaresoftened,about30minutes.

2.Coolthevegetablemixtureslightly,thentransferittoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.

3.Strainthesaucethroughafine-meshsieve.Removeanddiscardthesolids.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Thesaucemaybeservedatroomtemperatureorheatedinasaucepanoverlowheatandservedhot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

RancheroSauce

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Thisrobusttomato-basedsauceisespeciallydeliciousoverpolentaandcanbeusedinthesamewaythatyouwoulduseanysalsaortomatosauce.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedyellowonion

1jalapeño,seededandminced 2garliccloves,minced 1(14.5-ounce)cancrushedtomatoes 1(4-ounce)canchoppedmildgreenchiles,drained 1teaspoongroundcumin 1⁄2teaspoonchilipowder

1⁄4cupmincedfreshcilantro

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,jalapeño,andgarlic.Coverandcookuntilsoftened,about5minutes.

2.Stirinthetomatoes,greenchiles,cumin,andchilipowder.Simmer,uncovered,for15to20minutestoallowflavorstoblend.Justbeforeserving,stirinthecilantro.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

OTHERSAVORYSAUCES

VeganWhiteSauce

Makesabout3cups Unsweetenedsoymilkandveganmargarinereplacethemilkandbutterinthisveganinterpretationoftheclassicwhitesauceknownasbéchamel.Tosswithcookedpastaandvegetablesforacreamypastaprimaveraoruseitasabaseforvegetable-noodlecasserolessuchasthePastitsioortotoptheZucchiniWalnutFritters

1⁄4cupveganmargarine

1⁄2cupmincedshallotoronion

3tablespoonsall-purposeflour 1tablespoondrywhitewine 1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 2cupsunsweetenedsoymilk Dashgroundnutmeg 1bayleaf Saltandfreshlygroundwhitepepper

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heatthemargarineovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandcookuntilsoftened,about4minutes.Donotbrown.

2.Stirintheflourandcook,stirring,untiltheflourisabsorbed.Stirinthewine,broth,soymilk,nutmeg,andbayleafandcook,stirringuntilthickened,about5minutes.

3.Removethebayleafanddiscard.Transferthesaucetoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth,thenreturntothesaucepan.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotasteandheatoverlowheatuntilhot.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

CreamyCashewSauce

Makesabout3cups Thisrich,flavorfulsaucecanbeusedinmuchthesamewayasyouwoulduseabéchamelorotherwhitesauce.Thetasteandtextureofrawcashewsmakethemidealforavegancreamsauce.Ifcashewsareunavailable,blanchedalmondsmaybeusedinstead.Tossitwithcookedpasta,sautéedvegetables,andfreshherbsforasatisfyingmealorspoonitovertheEggplantFritters.UsethissaucetomaketheFettuccinewithFreshFigsandWalnutsortheCreamyCashewFettuccinewithMushroomsandPeas

1cupunsaltedrawcashews 2tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 2cupsunsweetenedsoymilk,plusmoreifneeded Salt Groundcayenne

1.Inablender,processthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthenutritionalyeastand11⁄2cupsofthesoymilkandblenduntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandcayennetotaste.

2.Transferthesaucetoamediumsaucepanandheatovermediumheat.Stirthesauceuntilhot,about5minutes.Addmoreofthesoymilkifathinnersauceisdesired.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

Mornay-StyleCheezeSauce

Makesabout2cups Thiscreamysmoothsaucegetsitscheesyflavorandcolorfromnutritionalyeast,withalittlehelpfromthelemonjuiceandmustard.Itmakesawonderfultoppingforsteamedvegetablesandcanbefoldedintocookedpastaforazestymacandcheeze.ItisalsousedinBakedPastaShellsandBroccoliandCheezyTomatoMacaroni

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedonion

1cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought 1⁄2cupnutritionalyeast

1⁄8teaspoonturmeric

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper 1tablespooncornstarchdissolvedin2tablespoonswater 2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonyellowmustard

1⁄2cupunsweetenedsoymilk

1.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonion,cover,andcookuntilsoft,about10minutes.Stirinthebrothandnutritionalyeast,turmeric,andsaltandpepperandsimmer,stirring,untilthemixturestartstothickenandbubble.Whiskinthecornstarchmixtureandcook,whisking,for1to2minutestothicken.

2.Transferthemixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandblenduntilsmooth.Addthelemonjuice,mustard,andsoymilkandblenduntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Returnthesaucetothesaucepanandheatoverlowheat,stirring,untilhot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,thentransferittoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheat.

HollandazeSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Anyonewhoisfamiliarwithaclassichollandaiseknowsitisanemulsionofeggyolksandmeltedbutter.Whileitseemslikethisclassicsaucewouldbeaformidablechallengetoveganize,Iratherlikethecreamylemonyresultinthisrecipe.UseittomakeVeganEggsBenedictortheBurritosBenedict.It'salsoespeciallygoodoversteamedbroccoliorroastedcauliflowerorasparagus.

¾cupunsaltedrawcashews 3tablespoonsnutritionalyeast 1⁄2cuphotwater

3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonyellowmustard

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonturmeric

Pinchgroundcayenne 3tablespoonsveganmargarine

1.Inahigh-speedblender,processthecashewstoafinepowder.Addthenutritionalyeast,water,lemonjuice,mustard,salt,turmeric,andcayenneandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Inasmallsaucepan,meltthemargarineovermediumheatandaddtothetofumixture.Blenduntilsmooth.Serveasisorreturnthesaucetothesamesaucepanandheat,stirring,overlowheat.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanontopofthestoveoverlowheat.

BearnazeSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Ifyouliketheflavoroftarragon,you'lllovethisvariationonbéarnaisesauce,gracedwithafragrantandflavorfulreductionofwhitewine,tarragon,andshallots.It'sgoodenoughtoeatwithaspoon,butmoreappropriatetouseittoadornsteamed,roasted,orgrilledvegetables.Asparagusorbroccoliarelikelysuspects,butit'salsowonderfulontheRoastedBrusselsSprouts

1⁄4cupdrywhitewine

1⁄4cupwhitewinevinegar

1⁄4cupmincedshallots

3tablespoonsveganmargarine ¾cupunsaltedrawcashews 1⁄3cupwater

1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonturmeric

1tablespoonmincedfreshtarragonor1teaspoondried 2teaspoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethewine,vinegar,andshallotsandsimmerovermediumheatuntilreducedbyhalf,2to3minutes.Addthemargarineandcontinuetosimmeruntilmargarineismelted.Keepwarmoverlowheat.

2.Inahigh-speedblender,grindthecashewstoafindpowder.Addthewater,lemonjuice,salt,andturmericandblenduntilsmooth.

3.Addthehotwinereductionmixturetothecashewmixtureandblenduntilsmooth.Addthetarragonandparsleyandcombineuntiljustblended.Serveimmediately.Ifyoupreferthesaucewarmer,returntothesaucepanandheatslowly,stirring,overlowheat.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheat.

WatercressSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thissprightlysaucefeaturesthevividgreencolorandpepperyfreshtasteofwatercress.Iespeciallyliketoserveitoversimplebakedpotatoesortofuortotosswithnoodles,notjusttoaddgreatflavorbutalsoforthedramaticcolorcontrast.UseittotopthePotatoesStuffedwithFennelandPeas

2tablespoonsoliveoil 2tablespoonschoppedshallot 1garlicclove,chopped 1tablespoonwhitewinevinegar 1largebunchwatercress Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper Water,ifneeded

1.Inasmallsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevinegar.Setaside.

2.Inamediumsaucepanofboilingwater,blanchthewatercressforabout2minutes.Runundercoldwateranddrainwell.

3.Transferthewatercresstoablenderorfoodprocessor.Addtheshallotmixtureandprocessuntilsmooth.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.Addasmallamountofwater,atablespoonatatime,ifthesauceistoothick.

4.Returnthesaucetothesaucepanandheatovermediumheatuntilhot.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

Miso-TahiniSauce

Makesabout11⁄3cups

Trythissavorysauceoverroastedorgrilledvegetables,riceandbeans,orbakedtofuortempeh.

1⁄4cuptahini(sesamepaste)

1tablespoonmellowwhitemisopaste 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1teaspoonsoysauce 1cupwater

1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinethetahini,misopaste,lemonjuice,andsoysauceandheatoverlowheat.Addthewateralittleatatime,stirringconstantly,untilsmooth.

2.Cookuntilheatedthrough,about10minutes.Donotboil.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,coolthesaucetoroomtemperature,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

Lemon-BasilSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thislivelysauce,pungentlyredolentofgarlic,lemon,andbasil,canbeusedasatoppingforsautéedorbakedtofuorgrilledorroastedvegetables.Iespeciallylikeitovergrilledportobellomushroomsandrice.

2tablespoonsoliveoil 3mediumshallots,minced 2garliccloves,minced 2tablespoonscapers 1cupdrywhitewine 1⁄2cupvegetablebroth,homemade(seeLightVegetableBroth)orstore-bought

3tablespoonsveganmargarine 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshbasil

1.Inamediumsaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheshallotsandgarlicandcookuntilsoftened,about3minutes.Addthecapersandcookfor1minute.

2.Stirinthewhitewineandbrothandsimmeruntiltheliquidisreducedbyhalf,about5minutes.Stirinthemargarine,lemonjuice,andbasil.Serveimmediately.Ifnotusingrightaway,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilhot.

NO-COOKSAUCES

RemouladeSauce

Makesabout11⁄4cups

ThiszestyveganizedremouladeismodeledaftertheCreoleversionoftheclassicFrenchsauce.Itisanaturalaccompanimenttofriedgreentomatoesandisalsogoodasacondimentforveggieburgers.InDenmark,remouladeisapopulardipforFrenchfries.

¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 3tablespoonsketchup 1mediumshallot,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshparsley 1tablespoonchoppedcapers 2teaspoonsfinelychoppedpickle 1teaspoonDijonmustard 1⁄2teaspoonsmokedpaprika

1teaspoonmincedfreshtarragonorchervilor1⁄4teaspoondried

Tabascosauce Salt

1.Inamediumbowl,combinethemayonnaise,ketchup,shallot,parsley,capers,pickle,mustard,paprika,andtarragon.SeasonwithTabascoandsalttotaste,stirringtoblendwell.

2.Coverandrefrigeratefor30minutesbeforeservingtoallowflavorstoblend.Ifnotusingrightaway,keepcoveredintherefrigerator.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

TamarindSauce

Makesabout1¾cups Tamarindpasteaddsasweet-tartflavorandgorgeousreddish-mahoganycolortofoods.ItcanbefoundinIndianmarketsandgourmetgrocersandisoftensoldasareadytousepasteorinblockform,whichstillcontainsfibersandseeds.Ifusingtamarindinblockform,soakthetamarindinthewaterfor15minutes,thenstrainthroughasievetoremovefibersandseedsbeforeusing.

2tablespoonstamarindpaste 1cupwarmwater,plusormoreifneeded 1⁄3cuppitteddates

1⁄3cupsugar

1teaspoonsalt 1teaspoongroundginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundcumin

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredients,andprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,andaddmorewaterifneededfordesiredconsistency.

2.Transfertoasmallbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

VeganAioli

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Aioliisagarlic-flavoredmayonnaisethatoriginatedinProvence.ItgetsitsnamefromtheFrenchwordforgarlic,ail.Itmakesawonderfuldipforrawvegetablesandisparticularlydeliciousdrizzledontogrilledvegetables.

1⁄2cupsliveredalmonds

3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄3cupwater

1⁄2teaspoonDijonmustard

2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonsagavenectar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄3cupoliveoil

1.Placethealmondsinamediumbowl.Coverwithwaterandsoakovernight.

2.Drainthesoakedalmondsandtransferthemtoablender.Addthegarlic,water,mustard,lemonjuice,agavenectar,salt,andcayenneandblenduntilsmoothandcreamy.

3.Withtheblenderrunning,streamintheoil,blendinguntilthemixturethickens. 4.Transfertoamediumbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properly

stored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

ChipotleAioli

Makesabout1cup Thisspicyinterpretationofaioliaddsakicktofajitasorbeanburgers.It'salsogooddrizzledonriceandbeansorgrilledvegetables.

2cannedchipotlechilesinadobo,chopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoonsmokedpaprika

¾cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 3tablespoonsoliveoil

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethechiles,garlic,sugar,salt,andpaprikaandprocessuntilfinelyminced.Addthemayonnaiseandlemonjuiceandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil. 3.Transfertoamediumbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properly

stored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

HarissaSauce

Makes1cup ThisversatilehotsaucefromTunisiacanbeusedtoaddflavorandheattoNorthAfricanrecipessuchastheMoroccanVermicelliVegetableSoupandtheMoroccanLentilandChickpeaSoup.Stirasmallamountintoveganmayonnaisetomakealivelycondimentforveggieburgers.

1⁄2cupdriedhotredchiles,seeded

21⁄2teaspoonscarawayseeds

11⁄2teaspoonscorianderseeds

3freshhotredchiles,seededandcoarselychopped 3garliccloves,chopped 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonwhitewinevinegar 1⁄4cupwater

1.Inamediumheatproofbowl,combinethedriedchilesandenoughboilingwatertocover.Soakfor20minutes.

2.Inasmallskillet,combinethecarawayandcorianderseedsoverlowheatandtoastthemuntilfragrant,stirringfrequently,about2minutes.Donotburn.Removefromheatandgrindinaspicegrinder.

3.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethefreshchilesandgarlicandprocessuntilsmooth. 4.Drainthedriedchilesandaddthemtothechile-garlicmixture.Processuntilsmooth.Addthe

groundtoastedspicesandsaltandprocessuntilwellcombined.Addtheoil,vinegar,andwaterandprocessuntilsmoothandwellblended.

5.Transfertoabowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.

Coconut-PeanutSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thiscreamyandflavorfulsauceiseasytomakeandcanbeenjoyedcoldasadippingsauceorheatedandservedoverbakedtempehortossedwithnoodles.

1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter

3greenonions,chopped 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2teaspoonsmincedfreshgarlic ¾cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk 3tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Ifservingcold,useimmediately.Ifservingwarm,transfertoasaucepanandheatgentlyoverlowheat,stirringuntilwarm.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Thissaucetastesbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.

ThaiPeanutSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thisall-purposepeanutsaucecanbeusedasadippingsauceorthinnedwithcoconutmilkandtossedwithhotorcoldnoodles.Theheatfromtheredpepperflakeswillintensifythelongeritsits,solessmaybebetter,unlessyoureallylikeithot.

1⁄2cupcreamypeanutbutter

1garlicclove,chopped 1⁄4cupsoysauce

3tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1teaspoonlightbrownsugar 1⁄4to

1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper,totaste

1⁄2cupwater

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandprocessuntilwellblended.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Ifservingasadippingsauce,useimmediately.Ifusingasanoodlesauce,transferthepeanutsaucetoasaucepanoverlowheatandstirinuptoacupofunsweetenedcoconutmilkandheatuntilhot.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

Tahini-LemonSauce

Makesabout1cup Thiscreamytahinisauceissensationalspoonedoverbakedmarinatedtofuordrizzledoverkale,spinach,orriceandbeans.Thissauceisalsodelicioustossedwithcookednoodles,butsinceitonlymakes1cup,you'llneedtodoubletherecipeinordertohaveenoughtocoatthenoodles.

3tablespoonstahini(sesamepaste) 1teaspoonmincedgarlic 3tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2tablespoonssoysauce 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil 1⁄3cupwater,plusmoreifneeded

2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley

1.Inasmallbowl,whisktogetherthetahini,garlic,lemonjuice,andsoysauce.Whiskintheoilandwater.Blendwell.

2.Stirintheparsley,addingmorewater,atablespoonatatime,ifthesauceistoothick.Thissaucecanbeservedatroomtemperatureorheatedinasaucepanoverlowheatuntilwarm.Ifnotusingrightaway,transfertoacontainer,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.Reheatthesauceinasaucepanoverlowheattowarm.

SpicyMangoSauce

Makesabout11⁄2cups

ThisluscioussaucecanbeusedasadippingsauceorasaspicysweetaccompanimenttotheGrilledSeitanandVegetableKabobs

1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1teaspoonmincedfreshginger 1teaspoonmincedgarlic 1⁄4cupwater

1⁄4cupsoysauce

1⁄4cupmirin

1⁄4cuporangejuiceconcentrate

1teaspoonAsianchilipaste

1.Inamediumsaucepan,combinealltheingredientsandsimmeroverlowheattoblendtheflavors,about15minutes.

2.Pureethesauceinablenderorfoodprocessor.Taste,adjustingseasonings.Transferthesaucetoamediumbowl.Itcanbeservedwarmoratroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

Mango-PonzuDippingSauce

Makesabout11⁄4cups

PonzusauceisacitrusyJapanesecookingliquidavailableinwell-stockedsupermarkets,Asianmarkets,andgourmetgrocers.Thisdippingsauceisespeciallygoodservedwithfriedtofuchunksorspringrolls.

1cupdicedripemango 1tablespoonponzusauce(seeheadnote) 1⁄4teaspoonAsianchilipaste

1⁄4teaspoonsugar

2tablespoonswater,plusmoreifneeded

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth,addinganothertablespoonofwaterifathinnersauceisdesired.

2.Transfertoasmallbowl.Serveimmediatelyorcoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Thissauceisbestusedonthesamedayitismade.

PiquantGreenOliveSauce

Makesabout1¾cups Thisversatileandvibrantsauceiswonderfuloversteamedorroastedvegetables—tryitwithcauliflower.It'salsogreatonbakedpotatoesandcanbeusedtodresssaladsorslicedrawtomatoes.

1⁄2cupgreenolives,pitted

2tablespoonscapers 2tablespoonscannedchoppedmildgreenchiles 1greenonion,chopped 1tablespoonchoppedfreshparsley 3tablespoonsoliveoil 1⁄2cupwater

Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinetheolives,capers,chiles,greenonion,parsley,andoliveoilandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthewater,alittleatatime,untilyouhaveasmoothsauce.Seasonwithsaltandpeppertotaste.

2.Serveatroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,transfertoabowl,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

Maple-MustardSauce

Makesabout¾cup Usethiseasyandzestyno-cooksauceonveggieburgersorasadippingsauceforbakedorfriedtempehchunks.

1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1⁄4cupDijonmustard

2tablespoonspuremaplesyrup 1teaspoonbalsamicvinegar 1⁄2teaspoonTabascosauce(optional)

Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaise,mustard,maplesyrup,vinegar,andhotsauce,ifusing.

Stiruntilwellblended.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

Ginger-SoyDippingSauce

Makesabout1cup Thisyummysaucehasalightteriyakiflavorandcanbeusedasadippingsauceforspringrolls,dumplings,orfriedtofu.

1tablespoongratedfreshginger 2teaspoonsmincedgreenonion 1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2cupsoysauce

1⁄4cupricevinegar

1⁄4cupfreshorangejuice

1.Inasmallbowl,combinetheginger,greenonion,andsugar.Stirinthesoysauce,vinegar,andorangejuice.

2.Setasideatroomtemperatureforabout15minutesbeforeservingorcoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thesaucewillfor3to4days.

ApricotAndChileDippingSauce

Makesabout1cup Thisspicy,sweet-tartsauceisnotonlygorgeous,butit'salsodelicious.Tryitwithspringrolls,dumplings,orfriedtofuortempehchunks.

4driedapricots 1⁄2cupwhitegrapejuiceorapplejuice

1⁄2teaspoonAsianchilipaste

1⁄2teaspoongratedfreshginger

1tablespoonsoysauce 1tablespoonricevinegar

1.Inasmallsaucepan,combinetheapricotsandgrapejuiceandheatjusttoaboil.Removefromtheheatandsetasidefor10minutestoallowtheapricotstosoften.

2.Transfertheapricotmixturetoablenderorfoodprocessorandprocessuntilsmooth.Addthechilipaste,ginger,soysauce,andvinegarandprocessuntilsmooth.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.Transfertoasmallbowl.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor2to3days.

Sesame-ScallionDippingSauce

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Anaturalaccompanimentforspringrollsordumplings,thisfragrantsauceisalsoagreatwaytojazzupavegetablestir-fryorbakedtofu.

3tablespoonswater 2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonmirin 1tablespoonmincedgreenonions 1teaspoonmincedlemongrass 1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1teaspoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoonsesameseeds

Inasmallbowl,combinetheingredientsandmixwell.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor3to4days.

Nothin'FishyNamPla

Makesabout¾cup FishsauceisapopularingredientinThaiandVietnamesecooking,whereitisknownasnamplaandnuocmam,respectively.Thisfish-freeversionprovidesasimilardepthofflavorastheoriginal.

1garlicclove,minced 2teaspoonslightbrownsugar 1teaspoongrounddulseorkelp(optional)*

1⁄4cupfreshlimejuice

1⁄4cupsoysauce

2tablespoonswater

Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,sugar,anddulse,ifusing.Addthelimejuice,soysauce,andwater,stirringtoblendwell.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepforupto5days.

*Dulseandkelpareseavegetablesavailableinnaturalfoodstores,packagedinadriedform.Ifyoucan'tfindgroundkelpordulsepowder,grindyourowninaspicegrinder.

VeganWorcestershireSauce

Makesabout¾cup TraditionalWorcestershiresaucecontainsanchoviesandisthereforenotvegan.AgoodcommercialveganWorcestershiresauceisTheWizard'sbrand,availableonlineorinnaturalfoodstores.It'seasytomakeyourownwiththisrecipethatcomesveryclosetotheflavoroftheoriginal.

1⁄2cupcidervinegar

1tablespoondarkmolasses 1tablespoondarkbrownsugar 2tablespoonssoysauce 1teaspoongroundkelpordulse 1teaspoontamarindpaste 1⁄2teaspoononionpowder

1⁄2teaspoondrymustard

1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoonblackpepper

1⁄4teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1.Combinealltheingredientsinasmallsaucepanandbringtoaboil,thenremovefromtheheatandallowtocooltoroomtemperature.

2.Transfertoajarorothercontainerwithatight-fittinglidandstoreintherefrigerator.Properlystored,thesaucewillkeepfor1month.

CHUTNEYS

MangoChutney

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Makingchutneyissoeasyandtherewardsaresogreatthatonceyoumakeyourfirstbatchyou'llprobablybeashookedasIam.Thisdeliciouschutneyisnothinglikethecommercialversionsyoufindinsupermarkets,whichcanbedrab-lookingandoverlysweet.Thisoneisspicy-sweet,fresh-tasting,andhasabeautifulgoldencolor.

1⁄2cupgoldenraisins

1⁄2cupsugar

1⁄2cupwater

1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar

1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1⁄3cupmincedshallot

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

3to4firmripemangos,peeled,pitted,andchopped 1smalldriedhotredchile

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheraisins,sugar,water,vinegar,ginger,shallot,allspice,andsaltovermediumheatandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandsimmer,stirringoccasionally,for5minutes.

2.Mixinthemangosandthechileandcookuntilthemixturethickens,stirringfrequently,about20minutes.Cooltoroomtemperature.Removethechileanddiscardbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.

FreshCranberryChutney

Makesabout2cups Servethisdazzlingchutneyinplaceofthesameoldcranberrysauce—yourguestswilldefinitelytakenotice.Ifyoudon'twantthathintofheat,omitorcutbackonthecrushedredpepper.

1(12-ounce)packagefreshcranberries 1⁄2cupapplecidervinegar

1⁄2cupsugar

1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspoongroundnutmeg

1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethecranberries,vinegar,andsugarandbringtoaboil.Reduceheattolowandstirinthecinnamon,ginger,nutmeg,andcrushedredpepper.

2.Simmeruntilthemixtureisthick,stirringfrequently,about20minutes.Coolcompletelybeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.

DriedFruitChutney

Makesabout2cups Thisparticularrecipeisagreatfirstchutneytomake,sinceitrequiresevenlesspreparationthantheothersbecauseitismadewithdriedfruit.Ifyoukeeptheingredientsonhand,youcanalwaysbelessthan30minutesawayfromafreshbatchofchutney.

1cupwater 1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar

1⁄4cupsugar

1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1⁄3cupmincedonion

1smalldriedhotredchile 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupdriedapricots,chopped 1⁄2cuppitteddates,chopped

1⁄2cupraisins

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinethewater,vinegar,sugar,ginger,onion,chile,andsaltandbringtoaboil,stirringoccasionally.Reduceheattolowandsimmerfor5minutes.

2.Stirintheapricots,dates,andraisinsandsimmeruntilthickened,stirringfrequently,about20minutes.Cooltoroomtemperature.Removethechileanddiscardbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto2weeks.

GreenTomatoChutney

Makesabout2cups Thedistinctivetartflavorandfirmtextureofgreentomatoesgivethissweetandsavorychutneyitsuniqueappeal.Ifyoudon'tgrowyourowntomatoes,thischutney(andthePanko-FriedGreenTomatoes)aregoodreasonstoseekoutgreentomatoesatyourlocalfarmer'smarketorgreengrocer.

5firmmediumgreentomatoes 1cupgoldenraisins 1⁄3cupmincedonion

1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar

1⁄3cupsugar

2tablespoonsgratedfreshginger 1smalldriedhotredchile 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupwater

1.Cutan"x"inthebottomofthetomatoesandimmersetheminasaucepanofboilingwaterforabout30secondstoloosentheskin.Removethetomatoesfromthewaterandsubmergetheminabowloficewater.Peel,core,andchopthetomatoesandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheraisins,onion,vinegar,sugar,ginger,chile,salt,andwaterandbringtoaboilovermediumheat,stirringfrequently.Cookfor5minutes.

3.Reducetheheattolowandaddthechoppedtomatoes.Cookuntilthemixturethickens,30to40minutes,stirringfrequently.

4.Cooltoroomtemperature.Removethechileanddiscardbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.

PearAndAppleChutney

Makesabout3cups Firmfruitsworkbestinchutneyssincetheyretainsomeoftheirtextureoncethechutneyiscooked,sopearsandapplesareanaturalfit.Makethisinautumnwhenapplesandpearsareplentifulandserveittoaccompanyheartyseitan,tempeh,orbeandishes.

2firmAnjouorBartlettpears,peeled,cored,andchopped 2GrannySmithorMcIntoshapples,peeled,cored,andchopped 1⁄2cupraisins

1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar

1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1⁄3cupmincedonion

1teaspoongroundcinnamon 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundcloves

1⁄2cupapplejuice

1⁄4cupsugar

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinealltheingredientsandbringtoaboilovermediumheat.Reduceheattolowandcook,stirringfrequently,untilthemixtureisthickenedandtheliquidisabsorbed,about20minutes.

2.Cooltoroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.

FreshMintAndCoconutChutney

Makesabout1cup Mintcansometimestakeovertheherbgarden,butonceyoutastethischutneyyoumaybegladforthat.Ifyoudon'tgrowyourownmint,itisreadilyavailableatsupermarkets,farmer'smarkets,andspecialtygrocers.Iffreshcoconutisunavailable,substitute1⁄4cupunsweetenedshreddedcoconutblendedwith1⁄4cupunsweetenedcoconutmilk.ThischutneyisanaturalwiththeVegetablePakorasorthePotatoSamosas,butitalsoaddssparkletosimplegrainandbeanpilafs.

1cupfreshmintleaves,packed 1freshordriedhotredchile 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄2cupgratedfreshcoconut

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethemint,chile,lemonjuice,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.

2.Addthecoconutandprocessuntilblended.Thischutneyisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.

Ginger-PeachChutney

Makesabout2cups Whenfreshjuicypeachesareinseason,Iliketomakethemostoftheirall-too-shortseasonbyenjoyingtheminasmanywaysasIcan—frombreakfasttodessert.Thischutneybringspeachestothedinnertable.It'sespeciallygoodasatantalizingaccompanimenttotheGrilledSeitanandVegetableKebabs

6firmpeaches 1cupgoldenraisins 1cupsugar 1⁄4cupapplecidervinegar

3tablespoonschoppedshallot 2tablespoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundginger

1⁄2teaspooncrushedredpepper

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2cupwater

1.Immersethepeachesinasaucepanofboilingwaterforabout30secondstoloosentheskin.Removethepeachesfromthewaterandsubmergetheminabowloficewater.Peel,pit,andchopthepeachesandsetaside.

2.Inalargesaucepan,combinetheraisins,sugar,vinegar,shallot,freshginger,groundginger,crushedredpepper,salt,andwaterandbringtoaboilovermediumheat,stirringfrequently.Cookfor5minutes.

3.Reducetheheattolowandaddthechoppedpeaches.Cookuntilthemixturethickens,stirringfrequently,about30minutes.

4.Cooltoroomtemperature.Removethechileanddiscardbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,spoonthechutneyintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thischutneywillkeepforupto1week.

PESTOS

PestoPresto

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thisbasicpestorecipeisquick,easy,andversatile.Aswellasusingitonpasta,addittosaladdressings,soups,stews,andanythingthatcouldusesomewonderfulbasilflavor.Theoptionalmisopasteaddsextrasaltinessthatwouldnormallycomefromthecheeseinnon-veganpesto,butdoesn'tsignificantlychangethetexture.Ifyoudon'tusethemiso,youmaywanttoaddabitmoresalt.

3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄3cuppinenuts

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

3cupsfreshbasilleaves 1teaspoonwhitemisopaste(optional) 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,pinenuts,andsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addthebasilandmiso,ifusing,andprocessuntilpureed.

2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoil,blendingtoincorporate.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor4to5days.

BasilPistou

Makesabout11⁄2cups

ApistouistheFrenchversionofapesto,usuallymadewithoutthepinenuts(orthecheese).Ittendstobeabitlooserandlighterthanapestobutcanbeusedinthesameways.Iespeciallyliketoaddaspoonfultovegetablesoupsjustbeforeserving.

3garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

3cupsfreshbasilleaves 1⁄2cupoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandsaltandgrindtoasmoothpaste.Addthebasilandprocessuntilpureed.

2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoil,processinguntilwellblended.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepistouintoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepistou.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,pistouwillkeepfor4to5days.

BlackOliveAndWalnutPesto

Makesabout1cup Trythisdarkrobustpestotossedwithachewybite-sizepastashapesuchasrotini.It'salsogreatasanappetizer,spreadonwarmfoccacia.Theflavorimprovesifmadeafewhoursaheadofwhenyouneedit.

2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1cupGaetaolives,pitted 1⁄4cupmincedfreshparsley

1⁄4cupwalnutpieces

2teaspoonsfreshlemonjuice 1⁄2teaspoondriedmarjoram

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlicandsaltandprocesstoapaste.Addtheolives,parsley,andwalnutsandpulseuntilcoarselychopped.Addthelemonjuice,marjoram,andpepperandprocessuntilblended.

2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoilandprocesstoapaste.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor4to5days.

SpinachAndAlmondPesto

Makesabout11⁄4cups

Spinachcanbeusedtomakeavibrantgreenpestowhenbasilisscarce.Whilethepestowillnothavethedistinctivefragranceofabasilpesto,itwillstillbeflavorfulandthetexturesimilar.Insteadofalmondsyoucanusepinenutsorwalnuts,ifyouprefer.

2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2cupalmonds

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2cupsfreshspinachleaves 1⁄2cupfreshflat-leafparsleyorbasil

1⁄3cupoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,almonds,andsaltandgrindtoapaste.Addthespinachandparsleyandprocessuntilsmooth.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoil,processinguntilwellblended.

2.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilonthetopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor4to5days.

FreshAndSun-DriedTomatoPesto

Makesabout2cups Callingthisapestomaybeastretchtosome,sinceitcallsfornoherbsorothergreens,butbecauseitisgroundtoapasteinthespiritofapesto,Ithinkitqualifies.Suffusedwiththerichsavoroftomatoes,thisflavorfulsauceisgoodtossedwithfreshlycookedpasta.Thewarmthofthehotpastawillheatthepestojustenoughtobringouttheflavorandimpartawonderfultomatoaroma.

3garliccloves,crushed 4ripeplumtomatoes,cored,halved,andseeded 1⁄3cupoil-packedsun-driedtomatoes

1⁄3cuppinenuts

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Freshlygroundblackpepper 1⁄4cupoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,freshtomatoes,sun-driedtomatoes,andpinenutsandprocesstoasmoothpaste.Addthesaltandpeppertotasteandprocessuntilwellblended.

2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoilandprocesstoasmoothpaste.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor2to3days.

ParsleyAndSunflowerPesto

Makesabout1cup Parsleyreplacesthebasilandsunflowerseedsstandinforthepinenutsinthisunusualvariationonthepestotheme.

2garliccloves,crushed 1⁄2cupshelledunsaltedsunflowerseeds

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

2cupsfreshItalianparsleyleaves 1teaspoonwhitemisopaste(optional) 1⁄3cupoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethegarlic,sunflowerseeds,andsaltandprocesstoasmoothpaste.Addtheparsleyandmiso,ifusing,andprocessuntilpureed.

2.Withthemachinerunning,streamintheoliveoiluntilwellblended.Ifnotusingrightaway,scrapethepestointoasmallcontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Pourathinlayerofoliveoilontopofthepesto.Covertightlyandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,thepestowillkeepfor3to4days.

SALSAS

FreshTomatoSalsa

Makesabout2cups Ifyouhavefreshtomatoes,there'snoexcusenottomakefreshsalsa.Onceyoutasteit(andseehoweasyitistomake),youwon'twanttogobacktothebottledstuff.

5ripeRomaorplumtomatoes,chopped 1serranochile,seededandminced 1⁄4cupchoppedredonion

1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonmincedfreshcilantro 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredientsandmixwell.Coverandsetasidefor30minutes

beforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Thissalsatastesbestifusedonthesamedayitismade,butproperlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.

SpicyMangoAndRedPepperSalsa

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Theappealingcombinationofsweetmangoandredbellpepperwithspicyhotjalapeñomakesaravishingsalsathatlooksasgoodasittastes.

1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄3cupmincedredonion

1smallredbellpepper,chopped 1smalljalapeño,seededandminced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsleyorcilantro 1tablespoonoliveoil 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Salt

Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredients,mixwell,cover,andsetasidefor30minutesbeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,refrigerateuntilreadytouse.Thissalsatastesbestifusedonthesamedayitismade,butproperlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.

Chipotle-TomatoSalsa

Makesabout2cups Thesmokyheatofthechipotlechilemakesthisasalsatobereckonedwith.Servewithfoodoryourfavoritecornchips.

2ripetomatoes,chopped 1⁄3cupmincedredonion

1cannedchipotleinadobo 1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantro

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredients,mixwell,cover,andsetasideatroomtemperature

for30minutesbeforeservingorrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.

Pineapple-PapayaSalsa

Makesabout3cups Thisyummyfruitysalsaaddsacolorfultasteofthetropicstoyourtable.ItmakesagreataccompanimenttotheBlackBeanandWalnutCroquettesortheSesame-CrustedSeitan.Itcanhaveatransformativeeffectonveggieburgersorgrilledvegetables.

2cupschoppedfreshpineapple 1ripepapaya,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄2cupmincedredonion

1⁄4cupchoppedfreshcilantroorparsley

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1teaspooncidervinegar 2teaspoonssugar 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

1smallhotredchile,seededandminced

Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredients,mixwell,cover,andsetasideatroomtemperaturefor30minutesbeforeservingorrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Thissalsatastesbestifusedonthesamedayitismade,butproperlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.

TomatilloSalsa

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Tomatilloslooklikesmallgreentomatoesinpaperyhusks.Rawtomatillosareonthetartside,socookthemfirstifyoupreferamoremellowflavor.Iffreshtomatillosareunavailable,youcansubstitutethecannedvariety.Thisisaflavorfulchunkysalsathatisespeciallygoodservedoverriceandbeans.Thecapersaddatangyifunconventionalnote.

5tomatillos,huskedandchopped 1⁄3cupchoppedsweetyellowonion

1⁄3cupchoppedfreshcilantro

1smalljalapeño,seededandminced 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice 1tablespoonwholecapers,plus1teaspoonminced 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

Inaglassbowl,combinealltheingredients,mixwell,cover,andsetasidefor30minutesbefore

servingorcoverandrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,itwillkeepintherefrigeratorforupto2days.

SalsaVerde

Makesabout11⁄4cups

Thisversatilegreensaucemaybemadehotormildtosuityourtastesandcanbeusedtoflavorburritos,tortillacasseroles,oroverriceandbeans.It'salsodeliciousoversautéedslicedpolentaand,ofcourse,makesagreatdipfortortillachips.

4or5tomatillos,huskedandcoarselychopped 1mediumshallot,coarselychopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1serranochile,seededandchopped(optional) 1⁄4cupfreshflat-leafparsleyleaves

1⁄4cupfreshcilantroleaves

1tablespoonfreshlimejuice Pinchsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄4cupoliveoil

1.Inafoodprocessor,combinethetomatillos,shallot,garlic,chile,ifusing,parsley,andcilantroandpulseuntilfinelychopped.Addtheremainingingredientsandpulseuntilwellmixed,butstillcoarselytextured.

2.Transfertoaglassbowl,cover,andsetasideatroomtemperaturefor30minutesbeforeservingorrefrigerateuntilreadytouse.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto2days.

CONDIMENTSANDRELISHES

CornRelish

Makesabout3cups Thiszestyrelishisactuallymoreofasidedish,mainlybecauseit'shardtoeatjustasmallamount.Ifyouwantsomeheat,substituteamincedredchileforthebellpepper.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,chopped 1⁄2cupmincedredbellpepper

2cupsfreshorfrozencornkernels 1⁄2teaspoonsugar

2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 2tablespoonsmincedfreshcilantro Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper

1.Inalargeskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandbellpepperandcookfor5minutes.Stirinthecornandsugarandremovefromtheheat.

2.Coolcompletely,thentransfertoabowlandstirinthelimejuice,cilantro,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thisrelishwillkeepfor2to3days.

SpicedTomatoAndPeachRelish

Makesabout2cups TherecipeforthisunusualandpiquantrelishwassharedwithmebyfriendandcookbookauthorNavaAtlas,wholikestoserveitwithIndian-stylecurries.It'salsoagoodaccompanimenttodishessuchastheMacadamiaCashewPattiesortheChickpeaandVegetableLoaf

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumonion,finelychopped 1tablespoonpuremaplesyruporagavenectar 1poundripetomatoes,peeledandfinelychopped 2to3sweetpeaches,pittedandcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄4cupdarkorgoldenraisins

2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 1⁄2teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspooncrushedredpepper

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcookuntiltranslucent,about5minutes.Addtheremainingingredientsandbringtoasimmer.Cookoverlowheat,covered,for10to15minutes,stirringoccasionally.Thetomatoesandpeachesshouldbetenderbutnotmushy.

2.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary,thensimmer,uncovered,oververylowheatforanother5minutes.Transfertoabowlandcooltoroomtemperaturebeforeserving.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,thisrelishwillkeepfor2to3days.

Artichoke,Tomato,AndRoastedPepperRelish

Makesabout21⁄2cups

ThiszestyMediterraneanrelishisdeliciousservedwithfoccaciaorgarlicbread.It'salsodelicioustossedwithhotorcoldcookedpasta.Useajarredroastedpeppertosavetime,orroastyourownusingthedirectionsintherecipeforRoastedRedPepperHummus.

2ripeRomaorplumtomatoes,chopped 1jarredroastedredpepper,chopped(seeRoastedRedPepperHummus) 1(14-ounce)canartichokehearts,drainedandchopped 3greenonions,minced 1tablespooncapers 2tablespoonsmincedfreshparsley 1⁄2teaspoonfreshordriedoregano

1tablespoonoliveoil 1tablespoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoonsalt

Freshlygroundblackpepper

Inalargebowl,combinealltheingredients.Setasideatroomtemperaturefor30to45minutesbeforeserving.Thisrelishisbestifusedonthesamedayitismade.

Ginger-PapayaRelish

Makesabout2cups Thisrelish,withthepinkishorangeblushofpapaya,lookstooprettytopacksuchaflavorpunch.It'sgreatservedasanaccompanimenttojerk-rubbedgrilledvegetablesorseitan.

1largepapaya,peeled,seeded,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1smallredonion,finelyminced 1teaspoongratedfreshginger Pinchsalt 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil 1teaspoonblackmustardseeds

1.Inalargebowl,combinethepapaya,onion,ginger,andsaltandsetaside. 2.Inasmallskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthemustardseedsandcookafewseconds

untiltheypop,thenstirintotherelish.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Thisrelishisbestifservedonthesamedayitismade.

TripleCranberryRelish

Makesabout21⁄2cups

Threelayersofcranberryflavorcombinetoformalivelyalternativetotraditionalcranberrysauce.Serveatroomtemperatureorchilled.

1(12-ounce)bagfreshcranberries 1cupsweeteneddriedcranberries 1⁄2cupcranberryjuice

2⁄3cupsugar

1teaspoonfinelygratedlemonzest

1.Inalargesaucepan,combinealltheingredientsandbringtoaboil.Reducetheheattolowandsimmeruntilthesaucethickens,stirringoccasionally,about25minutes.

2.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature,thentransfertoabowltoservewarm.Ifservingchilled,coverandrefrigeratefor1houroruntilneeded.Properlystored,thisrelishwillkeepfor3to4days.

RedPepper,Mango,AndAvocadoRelish

Makesabout3cups Thevividcolorsofthisspicy-sweetrelisharejustahintofthevibrancyofitsflavorandtexture.Sinceit'sdestinedtostealthespotlight,serveitwithsimplegrilledvegetablesoverrice.Thecombinationoflimejuice,ginger,andcilantrogivesthisrelishaSoutheastAsianaccent,makingitagoodaccompanimenttoanoodlestir-fry.I'vealsospooneditontolightlydressedlettuceandserveditasasalad.It'salsogreatwithtortillachips,likeasalsa.

1ripemango,peeled,pitted,andcutinto1⁄4-inchdice

1⁄4cupfinelymincedredbellpepper

1⁄4cupfinelymincedredonion

1teaspoongratedfreshginger 1smalljalapeño,seededandminced 2tablespoonschoppedfreshcilantro 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice 1⁄4teaspoonsugar

Salt 1ripeHassavocado

1.Inalargebowl,combinethemango,bellpepper,onion,ginger,andchile.Addthecilantro,limejuice,sugar,andsalttotaste.Stirtocombine,thenrefrigeratefor30minutes.

2.Justbeforeserving,pit,peel,andcuttheavocadointo1⁄4-inchdice.Addittotherelishandstirgentlytocombine.Thisrelishisbestifusedshortlyafteritismade.

RedOnionAndAppleRelish

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Thisthick,jammyrelishiswonderfulservedwithheartyseitanortempehdishes.Italsoworksmiraclesonaveggieburger.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1mediumredonion,finelychopped 1⁄3cupsugar

1GrannySmithorothercrisptartapple 3tablespoonsapplecidervinegar Salt

1.Inasaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandstirinthesugar.Coverandcook,stirringoccasionally,untiltheonionissoft,about20minutes.

2.Peel,core,andshredtheappleandaddittotheonionmixture.Stirinthevinegarandsalttotasteandcook,uncovered,untilthemixtureisthick,about20minutes.Transfertoabowlandsetasidetocooltoroomtemperature.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded,thenbringbacktoroomtemperaturebeforeusing.Properlystored,thisrelishwillkeepfor2to3days.

Pineapple-LimeRelish

Makesabout2cups Thisjuicyfruityrelishmaylooksweet,butthechilemakesitspicy.Itstropicalnaturemakesitagoodfitforisland-inspiredmealssuchasspicedrubbedgrilledtempehandvegetablesortojazzupsimplefaresuchasriceandbeans.

2cupschoppedfreshpineappleor1(14-ounce)cancrushedpineapple,drained,juicereserved 2tablespoonssugar 2tablespoonsfreshlimejuice Salt 3greenonions,minced 1hotredchile,seededandminced 8freshbasilormintleaves,finelyshredded

1.Inasaucepan,heat1⁄4cupofthereservedpineapplejuiceoverlowheat.Addthesugarandcook,stirring,untilthesugardissolves.Removefromtheheat,stirinthelimejuice,andaddsalttotaste.Setasidetocool.

2.Inalargebowl,combinethepineapple,greenonions,andchile.Pourinthejuicemixtureandstirtocombine.Stirinthebasilandserve.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Thisrelishisbestifusedonthesamedaythatitismade.

IndonesianChileSauce

Makesabout1cup IliketoputasmallbowlofthisspicycondimentonthetableanytimeIserveastir-friedriceornoodledish.Thatway,thosewholiketoaddalittleheatcandosotosuittheirowntaste.

1smallredbellpepper,chopped 3hotredchiles,seededandchopped 1teaspoonsugar ¾teaspoonsalt 3tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 1tablespoonricevinegar

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinethebellpepper,chiles,sugar,andsaltandprocessuntilsmooth.

2.Inamediumskillet,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addthepureedchilemixtureandcook,stirring,tomellowtheflavorandremovetherawtaste,5to7minutes.

3.Removefromtheheatandstirinthevinegar.Transfertoasmallbowlandsetasidetocooltoroomtemperature.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Ifproperlystored,itwillkeepforupto1week.

FreshTomatoKetchup

Makesabout2cups Homemadeketchupisfuntomakeandevenmorefuntoserve—itreallyaddsatouchofclasstofriedpotatoesorveggieburgers.Thisrecipeisbestmadeusingafoodmilltoremovetheskinsandseedsfromthetomatoes.Otherwise,thetomatoesmustfirstbeskinnedandseededandthenthefinishedketchuppureedinablenderorrunthroughasievetoachieveasmoothtexture.

1tablespoonoliveoil 1⁄2cupchoppedsweetyellowonion

1⁄4cupchoppedcelery

1garlicclove,minced 3poundsripeplumorRomatomatoes,coredandhalved 2⁄3cupsugar

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoondrymustard

1⁄2teaspoonsweetorsmokedpaprika

1⁄2teaspoongroundallspice

1⁄4teaspoongroundcinnamon

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

1⁄3cupapplecidervinegar

1.Inalargesaucepan,heattheoilovermediumheat.Addtheonionandcelery,cover,andcookuntilsoftened,5minutes.Uncover,stirinthegarlic,thenaddthetomatoesandcookuntilthevegetablesaresoft,about20minutes.

2.Runthevegetablemixturethroughafoodmillanddiscardthetomatoskinsandseeds. 3.Returnthepureedvegetablestothesaucepan.Stirinthesugar,salt,mustard,paprika,allspice,

cinnamon,andcayenne.Cook,stirringfrequently,untilthickened,about30minutes.Stirinthevinegarandcookfor15minuteslonger.Taste,adjustingseasonings,addingabitmoresugariftootartorabitmorevinegariftoosweet.

4.Setasidetocooltoroomtemperature.Transfertoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto2weeks.

VeganMayonnaise

Makesabout2cups Thereareanumberofcommercialbrandsofveganmayonnaiseavailablethataredeliciousandconvenient,suchasVegenaise,butthisdeliciousandsimplerecipemayinspireyoutomakeyourown.

1(12-ounce)packagesilkentofu,drained 2tablespoonsapplecidervinegar 11⁄2tablespoonsDijonmustard

1teaspoonsugar 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄8teaspoonturmeric

1⁄8teaspoongroundcayenne(optional)

1.Infoodprocessororblender,combinealltheingredientsandprocessuntilsmoothandwellcombined.Taste,adjustingseasoningsifnecessary.

2.Scrapethemayonnaiseintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.

ChipotleMayonnaise

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Theflavorofsmokyhotchipotlechileismellowedbutnottamedbythemayonnaise,makingitaspicyflavorfulcondimenttoslatheronsandwiches.Ialsoliketouseittomakeazestypotatosaladorasadipforfriedgreentomatoes.

1cannedchipotlechileinadobo 1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1teaspoonfreshlimejuice Pinchsalt

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,pureethechipotlechile.Addthemayonnaise,limejuice,andsaltandblenduntilsmooth.

2.Scrapethemayonnaiseintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepforupto5days.

Mustard-ChiveMayonnaise

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Dijonmustardandasnipofchiveselevateasimplemayotoasublimespread.It'sgreatongrilledtempehorseitansandwicheswithlettuceandtomato.

1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1tablespoonDijonmustard 2teaspoonsmincedfreshchives Pinchsalt

Inasmallbowl,combinethemayonnaiseandmustard.Addthechivesandsaltandstiruntilwellblended.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepintherefrigeratorforupto5days.

WasabiMayonnaise

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Ifyoulikethespecialheatofwasabi,you'lllikethismayonnaise.Itcanbeusedlikeanyothermayonnaise(butwithakick)andit'salsoterrificasaspreadonvegetablesushirolls.

1⁄2cupveganmayonnaise,homemade(seeVeganMayonnaise)orstore-bought

1teaspoonwasabipowder Pinchsalt

Inasmallbowl,combinealltheingredients.Stiruntilwellblended.Coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.

TofuSourCream

Makesabout11⁄2cups

Commerciallyproducedvegansourcreamiswidelyavailable,butitisalsoeasytomakeatastyversionathome.Addsomesnippedchivesandloadontoabakedpotatowithabandon.

1cupsilkentofu,welldrained 2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice 2teaspoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil 2teaspoonscashewbutterortahini(sesamepaste) 1⁄4teaspoonyellowmustard

1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1.Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandprocessuntilsmooth.

2.Scrapethemixtureintoacontainerwithatight-fittinglid,cover,andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.

CucumberRaita

Makesabout21⁄2cups

AraitaisapopularcondimentinIndiathatisservedwithspicymealsforitscoolingeffect.Raitasareusuallyacombinationofyogurtandchoppedvegetables,fruit,orherbs.Cucumberraitaisoneofthemostpopular.Veganyogurtisavailableinnaturalfoodstoresandwell-stockedsupermarkets.Besuretogetplain,notflavored,tomakethissavoryandrefreshingIndiancucumberrelish.

1cupplainveganyogurt 1mediumEnglishcucumber,peeledandchopped 1tablespoonmincedgreenonion 2tablespoonsmincedfreshmintleaves Salt

Inamediumbowl,combinetheyogurt,cucumber,greenonion,andmint.Seasonwithsalt,totasteandstirtocombine.Serveimmediately.Ifnotservingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded,butusewithinafewhoursaftermakingortheraitawillbecomewateryfromthecucumber.

MARINADESANDRUBS

Ginger-SoyMarinade

Makesabout2⁄3cup

Thiseasyandfragrantmarinadeisidealfortofuthatwillbebakedorusedinstir-fries.Theleftovermarinadecanbepouredintoasaucepanandthickenedwithalittlecornstarchandwatertodrizzleoverthebakedtofuoraddedtothestir-fry.

1tablespoongratedfreshginger 1greenonion,chopped 1garlicclove,minced 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄4cupsoysauce

2tablespoonsmirin 1tablespoonricevinegar 1tablespoontoastedsesameoil

Inasmallbowl,combinealltheingredients.andmixuntilblended.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepupto5days.

Garlic-HerbMarinade

Makesabout¾cup Ilikethismarinadeforgrilled,broiled,orroastedvegetables.Iusetheremainingmarinadeasabastingsaucetokeepthevegetablesfromdryingout.

4to5garliccloves,crushed 2teaspoonsmincedfreshrosemary 1teaspoonmincedfreshthyme 1teaspoonmincedfreshsavory 1⁄2teaspoonsalt

1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄2cupoliveoil

Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,rosemary,thyme,savory,salt,andpepper.Stirintheoiland

setasideatroomtemperaturefor1hourbeforeusing.Ifnotusingwithin1hourorso,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepupto5days.

LemonPepperMarinade

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Groundcorianderaddsanexoticnuancetothislivelymarinadethatworksequallywellontofu,tempeh,orseitan.

21⁄2tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice

2tablespoonssoysauce 1tablespoonsugar 1teaspoongratedlemonzest 1garlicclove,minced 1teaspooncoarselygroundblackpepper 1⁄2teaspoongroundcoriander

Pinchgroundcayenne 2tablespoonsoliveoil

Inasmallbowl,combinethelemonjuice,soysauce,andsugar,stirringtoblend.Addthelemonzest,garlic,pepper,coriander,andcayenne.Whiskintheoil.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepfor3to4days.

TeriyakiMarinade

Makes1cup Ifyou'veseenthehighpriceofbakedteriyakitofuatthemarket,thenyou'llbeaseagerasIwastostartmakingyourown.Pourthismarinadeoverslicedtofu,marinate,andbake—andletthesavingsbegin.

2garliccloves,crushed 2teaspoonsgratedfreshginger 2tablespoonssugar 1⁄2cupsoysauce

2tablespoonsfreshorangejuice 2tablespoonsricevinegar 2tablespoonstoastedsesameoil

Inasmallbowl,combinethegarlic,ginger,andsugar.Stirinthesoysauce,orangejuice,ricevinegar,andoil,mixinguntilwellcombined.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepfor3to4days.

Tamari-DijonMarinade

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Theassertiveflavorsofthismarinadeareidealfortempeh,whichabsorbsitreadily.

2garliccloves 1tablespoonDijonmustard 2tablespoonstamarisoysauce 2teaspoonsbalsamicvinegar 1teaspoonfreshlemonjuice 1⁄4teaspoongroundblackpepper

1⁄4cupoliveoil

Inablender,combinealltheingredientsandblenduntilsmooth.Ifnotusingrightaway,cover

andrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepfor3to4days.

PungentPineappleMarinade

Makesabout1cup Ifyoudon'thaveafreshjalapeño,useabout1⁄2teaspoonofcrushedredpeppertogivethismarinadeitskick.

1jalapeño,seededandchopped 3greenonions,chopped 1garlicclove,chopped 1tablespoonsugar 1⁄4cuppineapplejuice

2tablespoonsfreshorcannedchoppedpineapple 2tablespoonssoysauce 2teaspoonsdriedthyme 1teaspoongroundallspice 1⁄4cupoliveoil

Inasmallbowl,combinethejalapeño,greenonions,garlic,andsugar.Stirinthepineapple

juice,choppedpineapple,soysauce,thyme,andallspice.Stirintheoilandmixwell.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,themarinadewillkeepfor2to3days.

IndianSpiceRub

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Rubthesefragrantspicesintoslicesofextra-firmtofu,thencookandserveittosomeonewhosaystofuhasnoflavor.

1⁄4cupmincedonion

11⁄2tablespoonshotormildcurrypowder

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄4teaspoonfreshlygroundblackpepper

1⁄4teaspoongroundcayenne

2tablespoonscanolaorgrapeseedoil

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblendtoapaste.Addalittlemoreoilifmixtureistoothick.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.

SouthwesternSpiceRub

Makesabout1⁄2cup

Thisrubisespeciallygoodontofuorseitan,whichcanthenbegrilledorsautéedwithsomeonionandbellpeppersandcutintostripsforfajitas.

1⁄4cupmincedonion

1garlicclove,minced 1tablespoonchilipowder 1teaspoonsmokedpaprika 1⁄2teaspooncumin

1teaspoonsalt 1⁄2teaspoongroundblackpepper

2tablespoonsoliveoil 1tablespoonfreshlimejuice

Inablenderorfoodprocessor,combinealltheingredientsandblendtoapaste.Ifnotusingrightaway,coverandrefrigerateuntilneeded.Properlystored,itwillkeepfor3to4days.

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EBAPPizza RoastedVegetableStromboli Three-FlavorIceCreamCakeAppetizerBuffet

AsparagusWrappedInPhyllo BasicBruschetta Lentil-PecanCountry-StylePÂTÉ SavoryArtichokeSquares CucumberAndGreenOliveDip SesamePitaChipsBrunchBuffet

RoastedVegetableFrittata Two-PotatoHash Blueberry-AlmondScones Banana-WalnutBreakfastMuffins CouscousBrunchCakeWithFreshFruit BlazingSunsetSaladDinnerBuffet

DazzlingVegetableSalad HerbedMilletAndPecanLoaf RoastedVegetableStrudel QuinoaAndChickpeaPilafWithOrangeAndPistachios ZucchiniWalnutFritters FocacciaWithSun-DriedTomatoesAndBlackOlivesDessertBuffet

TripleCoconutCheezcake DoubleChocolateBrownies PineappleSquares ChaiSpiceCookies Chocolate-MacadamiaCheezcakeTruffles

Resources

Veganresourcesabound,fromdiningguides,tonutritioninformation,toonlineingredientsandproducts.Belowisalistcontainingjustasamplingofthemanyresourcescurrentlyavailable.SHOPPING

Pangea—www.veganstore.com Cosmo'sVeganShoppe—www.cosmosveganshoppe.com MailOrderCatalog—www.healthy-eating.com FoodFightVeganGrocery—www.foodfightgrocery.com VeganEssentials—www.veganessentials.com EthicalPlanet—www.ethicalplanet.com Herbivore—www.herbivoreclothing.com

DINING

www.happycow.net www.vegdining.com www.vegguide.org www.vegan.com

MEDIA

VegNewsMagazine—www.vegnews.com VegetarianTimes—www.vegetariantimes.com(Note:notentirelyvegan) VeganMagazine—www.vegansociety.com(membermagazineofUKVeganSociety) VegetarianVoice—www.navs-online.org(membermagazineofNorthAmericanVegetarianSociety) AnimalTimes—www.peta.org(membermagazineofPETA) VegFamily—www.vegfamily.com(anonlinemagazine)

ORGANIZATIONS:

AmericanVeganSociety(AVS)—www.americanvegan.org FarmSanctuary—www.farmsanctuary.org FarmAnimalReformMovement(FARM)—www.farmusa.org PeoplefortheEthicalTreatmentofAnimals(PETA)—www.peta-online.org NorthAmericanVegetarianSociety(NAVS)—www.navs-online.org UnitedPoultryConcerns(UPC)—www.upc-online.org PigsPeaceSanctuary—www.pigspeace.org VegetarianResourceGroup(VRG)—www.vrg.org CompassionOverKilling—www.cok.net

NUTRITION:

PhysiciansCommitteeforResponsibleMedicine(PCRM)—www.pcrm.org McDougallWellnessCenter—www.drmcdougall.com EattoLive—www.drfuhrman.com www.veganhealth.org

RECIPES

www.vegcooking.com www.vegsource.com www.vegweb.com

INGREDIENTS

Flours/Grains

Bob'sRedMill—www.bobsredmill.comSpices

Penzey's—www.penzeys.comNondairy

FollowYourHeart—www.followyourheart.com Teese—www.teesecheese.com Tofutti—www.tofutti.com EarthBalance—www.earthbalance.net Nasoya—www.nasoya.com SoyaToo—www.soyatoo.comVegan"Meats"

Tofurky—www.tofurky.com Fieldroast—www.fieldroast.com GimmeLean—www.lightlife.com

INFORMATION

www.vegan.com

www.goveg.com www.vegan.org www.supervegan.com www.veganoutreach.org

RecommendedReading

Barnard,Neal,M.D.FoodForLife:HowtheNewFourFoodGroupsCanSaveYourLife.NewYork:ThreeRiversPress,1994. Bennett,BeverlyLynn,andSammartano,Ray.TheCompleteIdiot'sGuidetoVeganLiving.NewYork:AlphaBooks,2005. Campbell,T.Colin,andCampbell,ThomasM.II.TheChinaStudy:StartlingImplicationsforDiet,WeightLossandLong-TermHealth.Dallas,TX:BenBellaBooks,2005. Davis,Karen.PrisonedChickens,PoisonedEggs:AnInsideLookattheModernPoultryIndustry.Summertown,TN:BookPublishingCompany,1996. Eisnitz,GailA.Slaughterhouse:TheShockingStoryofGreed,Neglect,andInhumaneTreatmentInsidetheU.S.MeatIndustry.Amherst,NY:PrometheusBooks,2006. Klaper,Michael,M.D.VeganNutrition:PureandSimple.Summertown,TN:BookPublishingCompany,1999. Lyman,HowardF.,etal.NoMoreBull!TheMadCowboyTargetsAmerica'sWorstEnemy:OurDiet.NewYork:Scribner,2005. ———.MadCowboy:PlainTruthfromtheCattleRancherWhoWon'tEatMeat.NewYork:Scribner,2001. Marcu,Erik.MeatMarket:Animals,Ethics,andMoney.Ithaca,NY:BrioPress,2005. ———.TheUltimateVeganGuide:CompassionateLivingWithoutSacrifice.CreateSpace:2008 ———.Vegan:TheNewEthicsofEating.Ithaca,NY:McBooksPress,2000. Mason,Jim,andSinger,Peter.AnimalFactories.NewYork:ThreeRiversPress,1990. Masson,JeffreyMoussaieff.TheFaceonYourPlate,TheTruthAboutFood.NewYork:W.W.Norton,2009. Robbins,John.TheFoodRevolution:HowYourDietCanHelpSaveYourLifeandOurWorld.Newburyport,MA:ConariPress,2001. ———.DietforaNewAmerica.Tiburon,CA:H.J.Kramer,1998. Stepaniak,Joanne.TheVeganSourcebook .Lincolnwood,IL:LowellHouse,1998.

Appendix

ManyofusgrewupwiththeUSDA'soldBasicFourfoodgroups,firstintroducedin1956.Thepassageoftimehasseenanincreaseinour knowledge about the importance of fiber, the health risks of cholesterol and fats, and the disease-preventive power of manynutrients found exclusively in plant-based foods.We also have discovered that the plant kingdom provides excellent sources of thenutrientsonceonlyassociatedwithmeatanddairyproducts—namely,proteinandcalcium.TheUSDA revised its recommendationswith the FoodGuidePyramid, a plan that reduced the prominence of animal products andvegetablefats.Butbecauseregularconsumptionofsuchfoods—eveninlowerquantities—posesserioushealthrisks,PCRMdevelopedtheNewFourFoodGroups in1991.Thisno-cholesterol, low-fatplansuppliesallofanaverageadult'sdailynutritional requirements,including substantial amounts of fiber. Be sure to include a good source of vitamin B-12, such as fortified cereals or vitaminsupplements.