Cuisine: Vegetarian
Potato-Cheddar Soup With Quick-Pickled Jalapeños
Imagine the comforting warmth of cheesy mashed potatoes transformed into a luscious soup. That's precisely what this dish delivers. It's rich and satisfying without being overly heavy, hearty yet not dense. A touch of chili powder and garlic adds a lively kick, while the homemade pickled jalapeños provide a bright, tangy counterpoint to the creamy richness. These quick and easy pickled jalapeños are far superior to anything store-bought, elevating each spoonful with their vibrant flavor.
By - Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Serving
Cheesy Ranch Spinach Puffs
These Cheesy Ranch Spinach Puffs are a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion, especially game day! This easy vegetarian option combines spinach, cheese, ranch dressing, and corn muffin mix, baked to savory perfection in mini muffin tins. The result? Flavorful, bite-sized puffs everyone will love.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes about 3½ dozen
Chile Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach
This meatless Chili Crisp Fettuccine Alfredo with Spinach will become a fast favorite. The unexpected pairing of fiery chili crisp with the creamy sauce, Parmesan, and tender spinach is utterly unique and undeniably delicious. It's truly mind-blowing how well it all comes together.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Butternut Squash & Leek Gratin with Gruyère & Sage
Butternut Squash & Leek Gratin with Gruyère & Sage is a delectable and satisfying dish, ideal for the autumn and winter seasons. It’s a comforting fusion of butternut squash, leeks, and Gruyère cheese, baked to golden perfection and finished with crispy sage.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Pasta e Ceci
I saw Stanley Tucci make this Pasta e Ceci and I was intrigued. It's a recipe by Julius Roberts, a cookbook author who left his job at a London restaurant to become a farmer. Pasta e ceci, or pasta with chickpeas, is a classic Italian dish that is both simple and satisfying. It's a great example of peasant cuisine, which emphasizes using simple, affordable ingredients to create delicious meals. All I can say is that this is incredibly flavorful and so delicious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Caramelized Lemon Leek Couscous Salad
This Caramelized Lemon Leek Couscous Salad is genius. The dressing, infused with the smoky, charred flavor of fried lemon slices, adds a unique depth. The often-overlooked leek is the star of this dish, giving the a mild, onion-like flavor and creamy texture. Sautéing the couscous adds a nutty flavor which takes this dish to the next level.
By - Yields: 4 - 5 Servings
Eggplant Bolognese
Eggplant Bolognese is a fantastic option for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone looking to reduce their meat consumption. Tomatoes, onions, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic form the aromatic base, adding depth and sweetness. The eggplant takes center stage, offering a surprisingly meaty texture that will leave you wondering why you ever needed beef. It's a perfect choice for vegetarians, vegans, or anyone looking to lighten up their dinner.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Ricotta Spinach Lemon Spaghetti
This Ricotta Spinach Lemon Spaghetti is light and flavorful. The creamy ricotta cheese, the bright tang of lemon, and the freshness of spinach, with spaghetti, can be thrown together in about 15 minutes.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Artichoke “Meatballs” in a Creamy Garlic Sauce
Artichoke "Meatballs" in a Creamy Garlic Sauce is a recipe that I found on this wonderful site called Spain on a Fork. If you like Spanish food, you must check it out. This vegetarian dish captures the essence of meatballs in a meatless way. It's made with canned artichoke hearts, and comes together in a flavorful and creamy garlic sauce. I served it over spaghetti, but it can also be served as an appetizer.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Artichokes
This Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Artichokes is a delicious and easy vegetarian dish that is made all in one pan. I try to always have gnocchi in the pantry for those nights when I am too tired to cook, but I want something comforting. The combination of pillowy gnocchi, earthy mushrooms, and briny artichokes is a fabulous combination. I actually made this in advance and put it in the fridge, then put it in the oven for dinner.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
