Notes about Recipes in this book

• Tortellini or ravioli with broccoli

  • Nancith on December 10, 2022

    Nothing special about this recipe but it's quick, simple, & filling. Good comfort food.

• Little garlic toasts

  • emiliang on February 21, 2013

    One of the simplest ways to jazz up a minestrone or other hearty soup. Use the broiler for faster results. Some Parmesan grated on the toast adds the final touch.

• Family-friendly pasta salad

  • Wlow on July 12, 2019

    T liked a lot. Used rotelle, 1 cup frozen peas, Spanish olives, frozen corn, Olive Oil Vinaigrette from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. Parsley and lime juice on the side. Try broccoli next time.

• Green salad with avocado, apples, and baked tofu

  • Nancith on January 04, 2014

    I used my own simple vinaigrette with this salad, and did not have any baked tofu on hand, but it was still a pleasing combination of elements.

• Southwestern rice and black bean salad

  • Nancith on August 20, 2015

    Very tasty & satisfying--a substantial main dish for me & side dish for hubby. Flavor of dressing was not overpowering, but added a nice note. I used lime juice rather than lemon for the dressing, & added cherry tomatoes from the garden. This dish would work well for a picnic or potluck event.

• Macaroni and cheese with a hint of sweet potato

  • Nancith on May 09, 2017

    I enjoyed the interesting twist of mashed sweet potato in this mac and cheese (husband was not so impressed, however!). The sweet potato blends right in with the cheese sauce and provides a subtle flavor boost. I probably used about twice the recommended amount of sweet potato.

• Tofu and potato hash browns

  • Wlow on January 05, 2026

    Quite nice. Would never have thought of combining tofu and potatoes. Added Eastern Mediterranean spice mixture from Oaktown Spice.

• Teriyaki tofu triangles

  • lajaxon on September 07, 2016

    Easy, tasty, and good as leftovers too!

• Vegetable upside-down casserole

  • anita_o9f8v4 on June 04, 2026

    Easy and delicious. Used zucchini, cabbage, spinach, scallions.

• Black bean and zucchini chilaquiles

  • nicolepellegrini on July 19, 2015

    Very nice, easy, great with summer fresh vegetables. I used a little less black beans than listed (just one small can) and added the kernels from 2 ears of sweet corn.

• Parmesan pita chips

  • Wlow on December 09, 2019

    Yum! So easy... where have these been all my life? Added a little salt, and baked in the toaster oven.

• Banana muffins

  • Nancith on August 01, 2014

    Two 17 year old boys gave these a big thumbs up rating. Easy to make, no creaming of butter & sugar to do. I used ginger-cinnamon yogurt since there was no vanilla yogurt, which gave them a little extra zing.

  • ricki on September 13, 2021

    Mashed one large banana (about ½ cup) to sub for an equal amount of yogurt. Used plain yogurt with no increase in the sugar. Folded in 1 chopped banana, ½ cup chocolate chips, and ¼ cup millet. Needed a good half cup of buttermilk, and it was still a stiff batter. We enjoyed these, but wished for even more banana. Next time I'll mash one and add chop two.

• Guilt-free chocolate brownie cake

  • Wlow on October 11, 2020

    Enjoyable especially with ice cream but not as sweet as a typical cake or brownie. Good snacking cake with milk and/or ice cream. Easy to make—one bowl.