Vegetarian Recipes, starting with C

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Cabbage Rolls
Normally filled with a mixture of ground beef and rice, cabbage rolls are a staple in Eastern Europe and a favorite in many other countries. Try these vegetarian cabbage rolls stuffed with vegetables for an equally tasty main course.

Caesar Dressing
Caesar salad often comes with anchovies, which offer a salty, "oceany" flavor. This Caesar dressing uses arame (a type of seaweed) to offer a similar kind of flavor to vegetarians.

Caesar Salad
Yes, it is possible to make vegetarian Caesar salad, and with this recipe you'll never even miss the anchovies.

Cajun French Fries
If you like spicy, try these baked, cajun-style French "fries."

Calzone
A calzone is a turnover or pocket made with pizza dough and filled with veggies, cheese, and pretty much anything else you put on pizza.

Caponata - Sweet and Sour Eggplant
This eggplant appetizer from southern Italy can be eaten as a side dish or on top of bread.

Caprese
This tomato-mozzarella-basil dish is my favorite starter; even though I make it myself regularly, I always order it when I eat out.

Carmelized Onions
To carmelize onions, you need to cook them for a long time in a bit of oil or butter. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for them to finish!

Carrot-Onion Quiche
A quiche makes an easy, satisfying main course. This colorful carrot-onion quiche looks and tastes great with a side of dark green vegetables or salad.

Carrot Vichyssoise
Rich, cold, and a lovely shade of orange, carrot vichyssoise swirled with a balsamic reduction will impress your friends and delight your tastebuds - only you will know how simple it is to prepare.

Cascadilla
This dairy-based, traditional Jewish soup is light and refreshing.

Cashew Chili
Cashew chili is easy, delicious, filling, and vegetarian. What more can you ask for? :-)

Cashew Curry
This vegetarian curry is rich, filling, and delicious, and can easily be made vegan.

Catsup
Why buy preservative-rich tomato ketchup (or catsup) at the store when you can make a healthier and tastier version at home?

Celtic Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of the great breakfasts - not only is it packed with nutrients, it's also easy to cook and can be customized to your heart's content.

Chapelure
Bread crumbs, or chapelure, as they're called in French, are available at the store, but there's really no need to buy them when you can quickly, easily, and cheaply make them yourself.

Cheese Blintzes
Although I've seen menus with various kinds of fruit blintzes listed, for me cheese blintzes are the only option. The creamy cheese filling complements the warm crêpe so nicely, I can't imagine filling it with anything else.

Cheesecake, Pumpkin
Creamy, rich, and not-too-sweet pumpkin cheesecake is a perfect Thanksgiving dessert.

Cheese Croutons
These warm and bubbly croutons go equally well with soup and salad.

Cheese Enchiladas
Cheese enchiladas are very rich and filling, but if you're a cheese lover like me, they're one of the best dishes to get your fix.

Cheese Fritters
Eat these wonderful crunchy cheese fritters as soon as possible after they are cooked.

Cheese Muffins
Try these dinner muffins with warm, gooey cheese inside with soup and salad.

Cheese Plate
Cheese plates can be simple or elaborate, with dozens of different cheeses or just a few. There's no one right way to make a cheese plate, but these guidelines can help you put together a cheese plate you and your friends will never forget.

Cheese Recipes
If you're a cheese-loving ovo-lacto like me, here are some great ways to indulge yourself.

Cheese Sandwich, Grilled
A grilled cheese sandwich, sometimes called toasted cheese, is one of the simplest and yet tastiest dishes around. There's something about melty, gooey cheese on toast that really hits the spot.

"Cheese" Sauce
Here's an easy and completely vegan recipe to help you deal with your cheese cravings.

Cheese "Steak"
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is famous for its cheese steak sandwiches. Now you too can get a taste of this wonderful, hearty sandwich.

Cheesy Grits
Whether you serve them straight up or fried, cheesy grits make a great addition to breakfast or brunch.

Cherry Apricot Compote
It's easy to make compote: just stew up some dried fruit and enjoy it with dessert.

Cherry Cobbler, Sour
If you are lucky enough to find fresh sour cherries, make this cherry cobbler immediately. It's sweet and tart and downright amazing.

Chestnuts, Roasted
Roasted chestnuts are such a traditional winter treat that there's a song about them - sing along as you roast your own chestnuts.

Chèvre (Goat Cheese) Salad
The contrast between the cool lettuce and the warm goat cheese and toast makes this a real treat in the summer.

"Chicken" Salad 
This simple tempeh salad really does resemble chicken salad. It's great in sandwiches or atop a green salad.

Chickpea Burgers
Mashed and pan-fried chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, make a delicious veggie burger.

Chick Pea Dip - Hummus
An Eastern Mediterranean dip, very common in Greece and Lebanon as well as a number of other countries. A heavenly blend of chick peas, garlic...

Chickpea Mock Tuna Salad
A vegetarian "tuna" salad made with chickpeas, almonds, and seeds. Tuna fish was the very last meat that I gave up, and while this doesn't take exactly like tuna salad, it's close enough that I don't miss the real thing any more.

Chickpea Salad
Warm chickpea salad with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes - a real treat.

Chickpea Soup, Moroccan
Chickpeas and red pepper coulis make a fresh and flavorful soup.

Chickpea Soup, Tunisian
Chickpeas are a staple of North Africa, and this chickpea soup recipe is a great way to enjoy them.

Chili
Here's a very easy vegetarian chili recipe - just open some cans, chop a few veggies, and leave it on the stove for a couple of hours.

Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delicious and not too sweet. My husband keeps them in the freezer, where they get cold but don't really freeze. They are lovely with a cup of tea.

Chocolate Malt
There's nothing like a rich, chocolately malt. Beware - this is not for the calorie conscious!

Chocolate Mocha Cake
I developed this recipe with a friend about 10 years ago. It's extremely rich and fattening, but well worth every calorie.

Chocolate Mousse
This has got to be one of the easiest and most delicious desserts that exists. Many chocolate mousse recipes call for gelatin; not this one!

Chocolate-Nut Candies
These delicious chocolate-nut candies are easy to make and will keep for two weeks (if they last that long!)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
A delicious, rich, warm chocolate cake with a hint of peanut butter that tastes even better when served with berry sauce and/or vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Pudding
A rich, creamy, and extremely chocolatey pudding. It's got some calories, but it's worth it! There's also a frozen chocolate pudding variation.

Chocolate Pudding Cake
This interesting chocolate pudding cake has numerous good points: it's low in fat, potentially vegan, easy to make with kids, and delicious too.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake
I have no idea why zucchini and chocolate go well together, but they do, especially in this easy cake.

Chop Suey
Chop suey, despite its Chinese name, is actually an American recipe, normally made with a mix of meat, vegetables, and bean sprouts. This vegan version uses tofu, bok choy, and spinach, to great effect.

Chowder, Ocean
This is a rich and delicious vegetarian alternative to New England clam chowder.

Chow Mein
Mock chicken chow mein (made with TVP) doesn't take long to prepare, but it does require quite a bit of cooking.

Christmas
Whatever is served at a traditional Christmas dinner, meat probably holds pride of place, and what good is that to us veggies? Here are some ideas to mix and match for a vegetarian Christmas menu.

Christmas Salad
This red, white, and green salad will help spread Christmas cheer.

Classic Vegetarian Recipes
While vegetarian cuisine is limited only by your imagination (and dietary restrictions), there are certain dishes which show up over and over again. Here are my favorite recipes for these vegetarian classics.

Coffee Cake, Vegan
Not only is this vegan coffee cake with fruit easy and delicious, it also tastes better the next day, so you can make it Saturday night and then wake up to vegan coffee cake for brunch.

Cole Slaw
Cole slaw, a perfect summer picnic salad, is traditionally made with mayonnaise. This cole slaw recipe includes several dressing variations.

Comfort Food
What is comfort food? Something that makes us feel safe? Something that reminds us of home? Whatever it is, comfort foods tend to be soft, warm, and easy to prepare. Potatoes, pasta, and soups feature prominently. Here are some of my favorite comfort foods - let us know about yours.

Condiments + Dressings
Some meals just aren't complete without a table full of condiments and dressings, so try these on for size.

Corn Bread
Hot corn bread is absolutely delicious topped with butter or cream cheese.

Corn Chowder
An extremely rich and filling chowder.

Corn Soup, Roasted
A great way to enjoy corn - this roasted corn soup is rich and spicy.

Cottage Cheese, Vegan
A combination of tofu, herbs, and barley turns into a vegan version of herbed cottage cheese.

Couscous
Couscous is a grain made of semolina commonly eaten in North Africa with vegetables and meat, fish, and/or poultry. This vegetarian version, simple vegetable couscous, is less common, but no less delicious.

Couscous Salad, Israeli
A mix of Israeli couscous, lentils, bell peppers, dates, and mint makes a subtle, refreshing salad.

"Crab" Cakes
Delectable "crab" cakes made with tempeh and served with sherry sauce.

Cranberries, Red Cabbage with
A sweet-and-sour side dish that will brighten your table at Thanksgiving or any time of the year.

Cranberry-Nut Bread
A sweet-tart bread that is equally good for dessert, tea, or breakfast.

Cranberry Sauce
What would Thanksgiving dinner be without this sweet-tart, jelly-like sauce?

Cranberry and Wild Rice Soup
An elegant soup made of wild rice and cranberries laced with sherry.

Cream Cheese, Vegan
This tofu cream cheese recipe is perfect on bagels, sandwiches, or anything else that needs a creamy, mildly sweet spread.

Cream of Broccoli Soup
A lovely green soup packed with vitamins and flavor.

Cream of Spinach Soup
A rich, warming soup made of spinach, potatoes, and (optional) milk.

Cream of Zucchini Soup
A simple soup that can be served hot or cold.

Crêpes
Crêpes are thin pancakes that can be wrapped around just about anything to turn it into an elegant meal, or just folded and topped with something yummy. Try some of these fillings and toppings, or experiment to invent your own.

Croutons
Homemade croutons are a snap to make!

Crudités
A platter of crudités typically consists one or more types of raw vegetables served with one or more dips. These can be served as an appetizer, at a buffet, in place of a salad - the sky is the limit. Here are some ideas for interesting crudité platters.

Cucumber Dip/Sauce - Tzatziki
A quick, simple, and very refreshing dip or sandwich topping.

Cucumber Salad
Simple and refreshing, cucumber salad is the epitome of summer. Different herbs can make it seem like a completely different salad, so don't be scared to experiment.

Cucumber Soup
This chilled soup is delicious on a hot summer day.

Curry Burgers
Carrots, chickpeas, mushrooms, onions, and walnuts are mixed with curry for a uniquely spicy veggie burger. Delicious!

Curry, Thai Tofu
Delicately sweet and spicy, this is a delicious Massaman-inspired curry made with potatoes and pineapple.

Curry, Vegetable
Curry is one of those dishes that can be made with just about any combination of vegetables - use this vegetable curry recipe as a guide.

Vegetarian Recipes from A to Z

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