Chilled Cucumber Dill Soup Serves 4 There is something so incredibly refreshing about the combination of cucumbers and dill. Chilling the soup amplifies the effect even more. 3 medium, or more juicy, fresh, cucumbers 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon sherry or champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons vegan sour cream Freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon mustard or cumin seeds, toasted
Winter Vegetable and Barley Soup
Winter Vegetable and Barley Soup Serves 6-8 10 minutes at high pressure; natural release This pressure cooked recipe takes you beyond traditional mushroom barley soup and includes fresh vegetables of the season. If you want to add any cruciferous vegetable such as broccoli or cauliflower, add them after the pressure comes down. 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup sliced onions, shallots or leeks ½ cup
Tangy Buckwheat Noodle Stew with Cabbage
Tangy Buckwheat Noodle Stew with Cabbage Serves 4 to 6 This is a great combination of noodles and tangy sweet cabbage. I call it a stew but it really isn’t. The colors are bright and the flavor is perky. 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 cups red onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups finely shredded red cabbage 4 cups finely shredded Savoy or
Curried Pear and Squash Soup
Curried Pear and Squash Soup Serves 4-6 Even though squash is sweet, it still tastes great paired with pear. If you like, you can add a pinch of cayenne for contrast, in addition to the lemon juice in the recipe. 3 delicata squash, roasted, to equal 2 cups 1 small onion, diced 1 medium D’anjou or comice pear, peeled and cut into chunks 2-3 teaspoons
Pear and Toasted Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
Pear and Toasted Walnut Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Serves 4 to 6 This salad has flavors that speak fall to me—pears, walnuts, bitter greens and cranberries. You can substitute other dried fruit if you like. 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup dried cranberries ¼ teaspoon guar gum 3 tablespoons walnut halves or pieces, toasted
The Veggie Queen’s Simple Spinach No-Oil Saute
Simple Spinach Serves 4 as a side dish You can make this with spinach or your favorite greens such as Swiss chard or kale. 1 large bunch spinach, washed well, not dried 1 teaspoon chicken flavored broth powder in 3 tablespoons water or veggie broth and 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast 1 clove garlic, finely minced Water as needed Garnish with toasted sesame seeds Put broth