Greek Lentil Soup
And now, the recipe, Greek Lentil Soup, a modification of a recipe in the Goldbecks' natural foods cookbook: Heat 1/4 - 1/2 c. of water in a 5-qt. pot and saute onion about 3 min. until limp. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat about ... [... more]
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Curried Veggie Samosa
We love spicy, ethnic foods at my house and this can be made as spicy as you like (or don't like). This recipe was created for my now extinct cafe when a Reggae band was playing. I've eaten these cold for lunch many times and they were wonderful. ... [... more]
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Sweet N Sour Sauce
This sauce is so easy and can be used for a variety of foods. Add all ingredients in a medium saucepan EXCEPT the peppers. Mix sugar and starch. Heat slowly to a boil, stirring often. From:Caryn 1 can pineapple chunks in juice 1 small chopped ... [... more]
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Chilean Rice
This rice is a mild tasting pilaf-type of rice that goes well with spicy foods. If you like to spice it up, adding some chopped green chiles works well. Rinse rice several times under cold water in a sieve and drain. Cook the onion, bell pepper, ... [... more]
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Potatoes With Black Pepper (Bengali aloo)
We take black pepper so much for granted, sprinkling tiny amounts on most foods without much thought. Apart from its taste, black pepper has a very enticing perfume and a delicate tartness as well. These properties are drawn out when the spice is ... [... more]
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TLT's - Tofu, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches
Construct sandwich like a "BLT", substituting tofu for bacon! Tofu is a wonderful alternative protein sauce that picks up the flavor of other spices and foods. Vegetable Oil, For Frying Alfalfa Sprouts, (optional) Vegan Mayonnaise, ... [... more]
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Hot Tomato Relish (Gujarati Kasundi)
This very popular relish is from Gujarat in western India. It makes a wonderful dipping sauce for finger foods. Heat oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard and garlic. Cook, stirring, until mixture starts to brown, about ... [... more]
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Dolphin-Friendly Mock Tuna Salad Sandwich
Here is my favorite vegan sandwich recipe, from The Peaceful Palate by Jennifer Raymond. It is listed there as "Dolphin-Friendly Mock Tuna Salad" but I don't think it tastes like tuna and I dislike comparing veggie foods to animal products ... [... more]
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Zesty Daikon Salad
This is incredibly clean and fresh tasting, and is a great accompaniment to more earthy foods. For a sweeter taste, replace the lime juice with orange juice. Mix all ingredients together and enjoy. 2 cups peeled and thinly sliced daikon (white ... [... more]
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Mom's Irish Stew Redux
My mom used to make a wonderful stew she called Irish Stew, although I'm pretty sure there's nothing Irish about it. Years ago I decided to come up with a vegetarian equivalent of one of my mom's best comfort foods. It's relatively quick and very ... [... more]
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Pasta Putenesca Sauce
Heat olive oil (I use about 2 T.) in saute pan (note that good olive oil is really crucial for flavor here). Saute briefly after combining with cooked (al dente, please!) pasta. This sounds really basic, but some of the best foods are just that! ... [... more]
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Chocolate Raspberry Mocha Layer Cake
I used to bake at a natural foods restaurant,and one day came up with this as a way to break the cycle of carrot cake-jam bars-cookies we usually served. We listed it on the menu and half the cake had been sold before I was even finished icing ... [... more]
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