Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen

Pumpkin Cheesecake on Nov 5, 2009 in Treats and Desserts Vegetables I haven't been spending much time in my kitchen of late, but the recent occasion of a friend's birthday was an inspiration to come up with a pumpkin dessert. Not too rich, this will appeal to those who prefer savory treats, but also enjoy a hint of s...

No Croutons Required - The Winners for October and the Challenge for November on Nov 1, 2009 in No Croutons Required The votes are in and we have two winners for October's Frugal Challenge. Congratulations to both Saranya who made a unique Hawaiian Style Mixed Vegetable Soup and Nic who cooked up this lovely Green Tomato Soup.I will be hosting the November edition...

Split Pea and Mushroom Soup on Oct 29, 2009 in Beans and Legumes Vegetables Soups and Salads Lentils As the icy fingers of winter start creeping up outside the window, there is often nothing so warming and comforting as a hot bowl of split pea soup. Plain and simple, or with the added flair of spices, mushrooms and fresh grated Parmesan cheese, thi...

Miso Seaweed Broth with Mushrooms and Carrots on Oct 22, 2009 in Vegetables Soups and Salads Mushrooms Asian Slowly fermented into a thick and robust paste, soybean miso added to soups is an almost ideal protein for tender tummies. And gently cooked seaweed, carrots and fresh beet green tops combine to make a vitamin and mineral packed broth that's as nour...

Wild Rice Chowder with Fresh Coconut and Mushrooms on Oct 18, 2009 in Rice Grains No Croutons Required Soups and Salads Mushrooms Jacqueline put the call out for pantry staples for this month's No Croutons Required. Though I have staples on hand at all times, this did prove to be a challenge, as I often plan meals ahead of time and send my sweetie off to our favorite haunts to...

Spicy Kidney Beans with Tomato and Yogurt Sauce on Oct 14, 2009 in Kidney Beans Beans and Legumes Indian If you are craving relatively easy, yet spicy and unique ways to incorporate legumes into your diet, I highly recommend getting a copy of 600 Curries by Raghavan Iyer. Although his Indian cookbook is not vegetarian, this fat volume contains plenty of...

Moosewood's Turkish Lentil & Spinach Soup on Oct 10, 2009 in Beans and Legumes Vegetables Soups and Salads Turkish Lentils Red lentils in broth constitutes possibly the most simple and digestible source of much-needed protein for someone recuperating from a stomach flu or whose digestive system is still sensitive. In the case that the patient retains a zest for flavour,...