How to Thicken a Sauce or Soup
Sometimes you can boil a sauce or soup long enough to obtain the perfect thickness, but that's not necessarily efficient or nutritious, so here are some easy ways to thicken without cooking for an extra hour.
True Veggie Burgers
This vegetarian/vegan burger is made entirely of vegetables, rather than beans or lentils like typical veggie burgers.
Graham Cracker Crust
If you're going to all the trouble of making homemade cheesecake, why use a pre-made crust? Just buy some graham crackers and spend a few extra minutes making your own.
The Chicago Diner Cookbook
Established in 1983 by Jo Kaucher and Mickey Hornick, The Chicago Diner is a vegetarian jewel in a traditionally meat-loving city. Most of the recipes in The Chicago Diner Cookbook are vegan, though a few dairy products show up here and there.
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.
Grilled Tomato Sauce
This easy sauce is rich and delicious.
Mixed Salad
There are probably millions of salad possibilities, even for what you might think of as a simple mixed salad. Here are some typical ingredients and a few popular variations.
Orange Tart
A luscious, creamy orange tart.
Eggplant Zucchini Gratin
Layers of eggplant and zucchini with tomato sauce and custard make a delightful first or main course.
Apple Burgers
Sweet, tart, and slightly crunchy, these apple burgers might sound weird, but they definitely taste good.