Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Eggplant Lentil Soup

So savory and rich, so hearty and delicious!

1 box Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth
1 jar Eggplant Garlic Spread
1 pkg. Fully Cooked Lentils
1 pkg. frozen Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini, chopped
Fresh parsley to garnish

Combine ingredients over medium-low heat until simmering. Serves 4-6.

Creamy Gnocchi Soup

The alfredo sauce is back! This is technically not a vegetarian dish because of the rennet in the cheese in the sauce.

1 pkg. Gnocchi
1 box Butternut Squash Soup or Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
1/2 jar Alfredo Sauce
1 Tbsp. Fresh Pesto
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil to garnish

Heat all ingredients over medium-low heat until simmering. Garnish with basil. Serves 4-6.

General Tso's Baked Beans

Courtesy of another unofficial collection of recipes... I was dubious until I tried it. Absolutely fantastic stuff.

4 cans White Kidney Beans
2 jars General Tso's Sauce
1 pkg. Pancetta or chopped bacon
1 chopped onion

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute pancetta and onion until browned. Mix with undrained beans and sauce in greased 9x13 casserole dish. Cover and bake for about an hour. Add more sauce or liquid if beans start to look dry while cooking. Serves 6-8.

Wasabi Roast Beef Sandwich

The most incredible sandwich EVER. My summer favorite.

2 Ciabatta Rolls
Wasabi Mayonnaise to taste
1 thinly sliced Granny Smith apple
4 slices Havarti Cheese Deli Slices
Arugula
6-8 slices Kayem Roast Beef Deli Slices

Cut rolls in half, spread mayo, and carefully stack components as desired. Serve with left-over apple slices and cold Black Toad. Serves 2.

Tomato and Wonton Soup

Light but satisfying ravioli-like dish.

1 bag frozen Cucumber Wontons
1 box Garden Patch Veggie Soup
Fresh cilantro or parsley to garnish

Heat soup and wontons until simmering. Serve with leafy garnish. Serves 4-6.

Pinot Noir Blackberry Meatballs

Sweet and savory toothpick fare, always a favorite.

1/4 bottle Black Mountain Pinot Noir
1 jar Reduced Sugar Blackberry Preserves
2-4 bags frozen Party-Size Meatballs

Simmer wine and preserves for five minutes or until thickened. Warm meatballs and toss in sauce.

Colcannon

For the Irish vegetarian, if there is such a thing.

1 box Garlic Mashed Potatoes
1 bag Shredded Cabbage
1 chopped onion
2 Tbsp. olive oil
Fresh parsley to garnish

Prepare mashed potatoes according to directions. Saute cabbage with onion until tender, mix with potatoes. Garnish with pepper and parsley. Serves 2-4.