Beans (& tofu)

Asian Quinoa Salad w/ Roasted Green Beans & Chickpeas - roasting fresh green beans add a layer of toasty flavor this light Asian-inspired summer salad

Buffalo Bleu Cheese Quinoa Cakes - all the flavors of a buffalo wing but with the health benefits of superfood quinoa!

Channa Masala - a take on the traditional Indian dish featuring spicy chickpeas & tomatoes 

 

Chipotle Bowls- featuring black beans, brown rice, guacamole, fresh salsa & more, these throw-together bowls are a great weeknight dinner option 

 

Coconut Rice & Black Beans - one of the first “recipes” I ever came up with, this is a simple yet flavorful dish requiring very few ingredients         

        

Crockpot Mediterranean Chickpea Stew - throw this mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, garlic, oregano & cinnamon in the crockpot and call it a day!

End of Summer Enchiladas - all the flavors of summer rolled up into a spicy enchilada, baked and covered in cheese please

Indian Sweet Potato & Lentils - this vegetarian dish is packed with flavor & tastes great when topped w/ cool mint chutney     

Jamaican Red Bean Stew - melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes, creamy red beans, velvety smooth n’ spicy coconut broth, this is not your average crockpot meal

Korean Braised Tofu - the marinade on this dish may even convince your most avid tofu “avoider”!

Mango Ricotta Enchiladas - sweet ricotta combines wonderfully with refried beans and a spicy sweet mango salsa sauce in these pillow-like enchiladas

Nacho Stuffed Peppers - all the flavors of yummy nachos (including tortilla chips!) stuffed into a fresh, crisp green pepper and baked until toasty

Pumpkin Chipotle “Stoup” with Pinto Beans – smoky chipotle peppers in adobo really bring sweet pumpkin to life in this hearty vegetarian main dish

    

Smoky Vegan Bean Soup – hickory smoked sea salt adds a “non-vegan” taste profile to this vegan bean & veggie soup 

      

Spicy Coconut Noodle Bowl - crunchy peanuts, fresh herbs, creamy chickpeas covered in a sweet n’ spicy sauce makes this is one of my favorite easy weeknight meals!

 

Sweet n’ Spicy Spinach & Lemon Pasta Salad - raisins add a surprising sweetness to this tangy spicy summer pasta dish

Corn          

Summer Vegetable, Mint & Quinoa Salad - fresh mint, corn, tomatoes and green beans pair wonderfully with hearty quinoa in this otherwise light summer salad

  

Sweet n’ Spicy Mexican Corn - spicy flavors are balanced out by a creamy sauce w/ corn & peppers      

        

Vegetarian Tamales w/ Roasted Poblano & Cheddar (masa harina) – warm, melty cheese & poblano atop sweet masa harina flavored with butter 

        

CUCUMBER

Sweet n’ Spicy Cucumber Salad - with just a few ingredients transform the basic cucumber into this refreshing summer salad with a kick!

Eggplant       

Cheesy, Buttery Eggplant & Clam Casserole - the texture of stuffing meets the flavor of clam stuffed mushrooms, all draped with melted gooey cheese        

        

Leafy Greens       

Chickpea-Beer Battered Brussels Sprouts - a fun way to spruce up the average brussel sprout, serve these with some buffalo sauce for dipping

Lazy Lady’s Greek Lasagna - no time for the traditional version? no problem! frozen spinach, orecchiette, marinara, chickpeas and feta is all you need for this quick “lasagna”!

Spicy Chickpea, Spinach and Rice “Stoup” - hearty yet light, spicy tomatoes, creamy chickpeas, fresh spinach and fluffy rice make for an easy meat free meal  

        

Sweet n’ Savory Kale w/ Apples & Onions - another farmer’s market find, this recipe really mellows out the tangy kale w/ the addition of sweet apple & onion        

        

Potatoes       

Creamy Potato Soup (dairy-free) – loaded! - you won’t believe how good this dairy-free version of a potato classic turns out!        

         

Homemade Cheesy Pierogi - just like Nanny made them, these are about as authentic as you can get        

                

Nanny’s Sweet Potato & Pineapple Casserole - this 3 ingredient dish is a classic on our holiday table        

                  

Sweet Potato, White Bean & Feta Quesadillas -  this stunning combination of unexpected flavors will make your tastebuds truly happy       

 

Sweet Potato & Green Pea Lasagna-Wanna-Be - no noodles here! this ricotta, pea, ground beef & sweet potato combo stands alone & holds it own

        

Pumpkin       

5-Step Pumpkin French Toast Bake - pumpkin finds it way onto the breakfast table with this super easy take on a classic french toast

Pumpkin Chipotle Enchiladas - not your typical enchilada filling, however smoky chipotles add a wonderful “zing!” to sweet pumpkin in a creamy enchilada

Pumpkin Coconut Chickpea Curry - hearty pumpkin pairs perfectly with spicy curry in this vegetarian main dish featuring chickpeas       

        

Spicy Pumpkin & White Bean “Stoup” - with an unconvential use of pumpkin, this stoup is a creamy, spicy and delicious main dish meal

        

Surprise Pumpkin! & Sweet Potato Casserole - cinnamon, brown sugar and pecans make this sweet potato & pumpkin casserole irresistable        

        

Squash & Zucchini       

Hide the Veggies Butternut Squash Lasagna - roasted butternut squash is a hearty stand-in for meat in this veggie-ful version of lasagna 

        

Jalapeno, Mint & Feta Zucchini Cakes - unexpected flavors come together in these tangy zucchini cakes, fresh with mint and spicy with jalapeno

        

Tomatoes       

Chipotle Tomato, Black Bean and Mixed Greens Soup – only 5 ingredients & tons o’ flavor!        

        

Easiest Ever Cheese Enchiladas - with only 6 ingredients, these come together in no time!        

      

Easy Summer Tomato Salad

Tomato, Lemon & Artichoke Topped Angel Hair Pasta - frozen artichokes brightened up with fresh lemon & summer tomatoes!

    

Mixed Veggies (& FRUITS)       

Balsamic & Feta Summer Wheatberry Salad

 

Lazy Sunday Vegetable Soup - a ‘throw together’ kind of soup, this will use up anything left over in those veggie drawers.       

        

“Who Needs the Oil?” Fried” Rice - this fried rice is tasty as ever, and no oil is needed!        

        

Ratatouille - a dish my Mom made often when I was growing up, this will definitely fulfill your daily veggie quota.        

        

Ricotta Marinara Calzones - oozing with cheesy goodness, this warm pocket of onions, peppers, ricotta and marinara will comfort any cold day.        

        

Southwestern Pasta Salad w/ Cumin-Spiked Feta Dressing - feta blends nicely with fresh cilantro and spices to create a luscious dressing for this pasta salad.

      

Sweet n’ Spicy Papaya Salad

Vietnamese Vegetarian Salad (Gơi Chay)

Eggs