Chili Relleno Bake

Posted on October 25, 2019 by

This entrée is wholesome, nutritious, easy to prepare, and most of all, tasty.  It is one of the first vegetarian dishes I made for my omnivore wife, Robin when we were dating (many moons ago!). She had never met a vegetarian before and couldn’t fathom what I could make for dinner that she would like. Continue reading →

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Creamy Vegan Pasta

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Photo: Randy Graham, Valley VegetarianWhat? You ask. How can this recipe be creamy, vegan, and non-dairy? Continue reading →

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Za’atar Roasted Eggplant

Posted on October 11, 2019 by

Photo: Randy Graham, Valley VegetarianThis za’atar-coated eggplant is earthy, spicy, and delicious. What is za’atar, you ask? Za’atar is the Arabic word for thyme and also for a Middle Eastern spice mix. Continue reading →

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Spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

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According to the Mission Chocolate and Desserts website:

Mexican chocolate is a style of drinking chocolate. The Aztecs and the Maya of these regions were the first peoples to make and drink chocolate for thousands of years before it was discovered by the old world. The origin of the word chocolate comes from xocolatl (bitter water), from the ancient Aztec language, Náhuatl. Another important word in this region is xocola’j, which means to drink chocolate together. Continue reading →

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Sweet and Spicy Tofu Bowl

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

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This is an easy recipe that explodes with flavor. It takes a little over 30 minutes of prep time but the effort is well worth it. The tofu cubes soak up their initial flavor in a subtle tamari/Sriracha marinade. Then, when stir-fried with fresh broccoli, they are coated with a fresh ginger/chili sauce. Two nice layers of flavor that your palate will remember for a long time. Sweet and spicy. What could be better? Continue reading →

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Roasted Cherry Tomato Galette

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

This appetizer combines a super-flaky crust with mouth-watering roasted cherry tomatoes. ‘Nuff said! Continue reading →

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Mushroom Stroganoff

Posted on September 20, 2019 by

My vegetarian take on traditional Beef Stroganoff. Simple, tasty, and fresh. When served with rice or noodles, this recipe serves four to six hungry adults. Continue reading →

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