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Thumb_10550_Cilantro Chutney

Thumb_10550_Cilantro Chutney

If you love cilantro (most people either love it or hate it), you will want to have this bright and spicy accompaniment on hand to lend extra flavor to an assortment of dishes. Not only is it delicious dolloped on curries, it is also delicious with samosas and pakoras. Read more about this recipe in The Take-Out Menu Cookbook.

Thumb_10891_Extra Smooth And Fluffy Strawberry Sorbet

Thumb_10891_Extra Smooth And Fluffy Strawberry Sorbet

Rather than using a simple syrup, this recipe calls for an Italian meringue. Although it is complicated to make, the resulting sorbet is divine. The same procedure will work with other fruit purées. This recipe is part of the Barbara Kafka Dessert Anthology.

Thumb_15460_Spicy Onion Rings

Thumb_15460_Spicy Onion Rings

The batter for these spicy onion rings crisps up perfectly thanks to the club soda, and if you keep the oil hot, the onion rings will be virtually grease-free. Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.

Thumb_16683_Hamburger Roll

Thumb_16683_Hamburger Roll

These rolls are light and fluffy inside, and have a sturdy crust that can handle the wettest, messiest filling. And people will be so impressed when you tell them you made your own hamburger buns! Read more about this recipe at Coconut & Lime.

Thumb_5464_Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Thumb_5464_Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are so naturally sweet, they need only a touch of honey to give them a glossy, sugary glaze. Try these at your next Thanksgiving, for for a warm fall feeling any time of year.

Thumb_9099_English Vegetable Soup

Thumb_9099_English Vegetable Soup

This classic vegetable soup can be made in any season and is flavorful enough for vegetarians and omnivores even when prepared with vegetable stock. Use fresh green beans when avalable, or frozen if not. 

Thumb_5763_Cucumber Raita

Thumb_5763_Cucumber Raita

Raita is a common condiment to southeast asian cooking - the yogurt and cucumber can cool the palate after spicy dishes.  Try it as a side to spicy foods, or as a dip for sliced vegetables.

Thumb_4715_Roasted Beet And Goat Cheese Salad

Thumb_4715_Roasted Beet And Goat Cheese Salad

Roasting brings out all the natural sweetness of beets - and the goat cheese adds a touch of creaminess.  You can use either plain, or herbed goat cheese - either would be be delicious.

Thumb_6145_Spicy Moroccan Carrot Salad

Thumb_6145_Spicy Moroccan Carrot Salad

Doesn't this recipe sound good? It is. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."

Thumb_8627_Endive Braised With Walnuts And Olives

Thumb_8627_Endive Braised With Walnuts And Olives

A variation on these Endives Braised With Tomatoes, Black Olives And Pine Nuts, this dish is significantly nuttier. Quickly toasted but not browned, the rich walnuts play off the salt of the olives and the slight bitterness of the endive.

Thumb_8939_Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

Thumb_8939_Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

The spice mix would be good over all types of potatoes, or even over popcorn. It gives a mild heat and flavor to the potatoes, but if you’re looking for really zippy fries, double the spices. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.

Thumb_9389_Eggplant Napoleon

Thumb_9389_Eggplant Napoleon

This recipe has a few surprises. My requirements for dinner included using an eggplant, a red pepper, a stalk of broccoli, and some leftover tofu. This turned out to be really fun and easy, despite the copious amounts of dishes it seemed to leave me with. I’m sure I could have made it in a more organized fashion had I not been making it up as I went along. Read more about this recipe at VeganYumYum.