If you always get the same items in your CSA basket, have a bumper crop of certain veggies, or stocked up on some canned goods at knock-down prices, you’re probably looking for new recipes to make eating the same old foods a little more interesting. Here to help are recipes organized by ingredient – find more by clicking an ingredient in the tag cloud on the left.
In my experience, eggplant is something you either love or you hate. Its texture is rather meaty and its flavor quite distinctive. If you love eggplant (or aubergine, as the British – and French – call it) like I do, enjoy more of it with these recipes.
Garlic has tons of flavor, is good for your heart, and supposedly makes you taste bad to bugs. What more can you ask for? Here are some of my favorite recipes to help you get more garlic into your diet.
Whether fresh or dried, herbs can turn a simple dish into an outstanding one, and add variety to tried and true recipes. Here are my favorite vegetarian recipes featuring herbs.
Leeks require a good cleaning, but they have great flavor, particularly in soup. They’re a bit milder than onions and garlic, and despite what most recipes say, you can eat pretty much the whole thing, including the dark green leaves.
Like all beans and legumes, lentils are an excellent source of vegetarian protein. Unlike the others, lentils do not need to be soaked before cooking, so they are quick and easy to prepare – and delicious to boot.
Some vegetarians avoid mock meat recipes, while others swear by them. If you’re in the latter category, or if you’re just interested in trying some vegetarian and vegan versions of typical dishes, take a look at these mock meat, chicken, and fish recipes.
Mushrooms elicit strong opinions – most people either love them or hate them. The texture is a bit strange, and the less said about what mushrooms actually are (the fruit of a fungus which feeds on decay) the better. On the other hand, mushrooms are good for detoxifying, high in protein, and tasty, so here’s a collection of vegetarian recipes with mushrooms.
Nuts are an excellent source of vegetarian protein, and they taste great too! Here are some vegetarian recipes featuring nuts, including breakfast, salads, main courses, and desserts, as well as tips on making your own nut butters, milks, and creams.
In my experience, eggplant is something you either love or you hate. Its texture is rather meaty and its flavor quite distinctive. If you love eggplant (or aubergine, as the British – and French – call it) like I do, enjoy more of it with these recipes.
Garlic has tons of flavor, is good for your heart, and supposedly makes you taste bad to bugs. What more can you ask for? Here are some of my favorite recipes to help you get more garlic into your diet.
Whether fresh or dried, herbs can turn a simple dish into an outstanding one, and add variety to tried and true recipes. Here are my favorite vegetarian recipes featuring herbs.
Leeks require a good cleaning, but they have great flavor, particularly in soup. They’re a bit milder than onions and garlic, and despite what most recipes say, you can eat pretty much the whole thing, including the dark green leaves.
Like all beans and legumes, lentils are an excellent source of 
Learn how to make delicious vegan cheeses as well as substitutions for butter, cream, milk, and eggs.
Some vegetarians avoid mock meat recipes, while others swear by them. If you’re in the latter category, or if you’re just interested in trying some vegetarian and vegan versions of typical dishes, take a look at these mock meat, chicken, and fish recipes.
Mushrooms elicit strong opinions – most people either love them or hate them. The texture is a bit strange, and the less said about what mushrooms actually are (the fruit of a fungus which feeds on decay) the better. On the other hand, mushrooms are good for detoxifying, high in protein, and tasty, so here’s a collection of vegetarian recipes with mushrooms.
Nuts are an excellent source of