Vegetarian stories, recipes and ideas

Appetizers

Baked Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries

From Gina's Skinny Recipes

Basil Jelly

A great way to use up some of your lovely basil in the herb garden

Basil, Lime and Pumpkin Seed Pesto

While searching for healthier recipe alternatives on the 'net, I ran across this one on the Care2 website @ Adapted from Tassajara Cookbook, by Karla Oliveir...

Bean Dip With Horseradish

A great vegetarian recipe from Dr Andrew Weil Tasty and good for you too This could also be used as a filling with lettuce and veggies for a pita sandwich Dr...

Beet Hash Cakes With Dill Vinaigrette

If you don't like beets, this may be what changes your mind The tang of the vinaigrette really sets off the sometimes-overwhelming sweetness of the beets, an...

Black Bean Dip

This is a simple recipe that pleases even the epicures If you can't find condensed black bean soup, you can use a can of black beans and some cumin and salt ...

Boiled Peanuts in the Shell

These go great with cold beer on hot summer nights They are a northern Chinese snack

Caramelized Onion Pesto Pie

A very savory and rich tart with lots of variations for the type of crust you want to use It's a good light, vegetarian meal served with a salad, a fine firs...

Chestnut Mushroom Pate

A delicious mushroom pat that I've adapted from a recipe I found on an English website Posted for the 2005 Zaar World Tour

Chipotle Mayo

Add extra adobo sauce to this if you wish