Cookbook giveaway - The Heart of the Plate: Vegetarian Recipes for a New Generation

September 20, 2013·Lindsay

The Heart of the Plate

Mollie Katzen's latest book, The Heart of the Plate: Vegetarian Recipes for a New Generation, is her first really new vegetarian collection since the 1990's. We're delighted to be able to offer one of three copies to our members in a Cookbook giveaway series. (Remember you can check on all of the giveaways by just looking in the right-hand category column on any blog page and clicking on "Cookbook Giveaways.")

To find out more about this book and Mollie, be sure and read our blog, An interview with Mollie Katzen.

And to win one of the cookbooks, just post a comment below answering the question:

What's your favorite vegetarian meal to serve to family members and/or guests who are not necessarily vegetarians?

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The giveaway will expire in 4 weeks on October 20, 2013.

This contest is now closed. The 3 lucky winners, selected by random number generator, are gunung, hihelen_westbrook, and patsylu.

153 comments

TiggsOctober 18, 2013

Indian dal and a curry- often from 660 Curries

souprcookSeptember 20, 2013

Most anything Mollie creates

GillBSeptember 30, 2013

I have a fabulous cream corn and silverbeet lasagne recipe

MamaLion2204October 7, 2013

Curried Coconut Soup is a recipe from Lorna Sass that always goes well with non-vegetarian friends!

veronicafranceOctober 1, 2013

Mine's Delia's vegetarian moussaka. It's so good meat-lovers won't notice what's missing. Her roasted vegetable lasagne is good too. Personally I like lighter vegetarian dishes but I find these are real crowd-pleasers.

sisterspatOctober 9, 2013

A roasted cauliflower is wonderful! Dan Barber's is the best. Or Southwest quinoa black beans, tomato, green Chile, roasted corn, good spices and stock, roasted garlic. Wonderful! I eat left overs for breakfast with an egg on top and a buttered tortilla.

Kimberly62September 30, 2013

Cuban Black Beans and Rice or Sri Wasano Indonesian Rice Salad

FalconSeptember 29, 2013

Thai red paste flavoured pumpkin soup

patsyluOctober 2, 2013

Mujadarrah! It's always so good.

AnrieOctober 9, 2013

Not surprised at all the "lasagne" comments - I too love to make a vegetarian version: alternating layers of courgette and aubergine ragu with mushroom and spinach with bechamél sauce. Divine.

I find that the vegetarian ragu can be a "anything goes" type of sauce - I've added roasted bell peppers, omitted the aubergines, etc., all with great success. The secret, I think, is the sautéing of the garlic, onion, carrot and celery, which provide the savoury notes and the aroma, coupled with the tomatoes, for the sweetness and the umami flavour.

lisaskitchenOctober 4, 2013

Rajma always goes over well, if I keep the spicing down for those who don't have my heat tolerance.

MargaretsmallOctober 8, 2013

Pizza topped with home made tomato sauce, wilted silver beet, feta, pine nuts, Parmesan and an egg broken into the middle at the last moment.

MegoolaOctober 1, 2013

I love to share butternut squash chili from Cooking Light (Jan 2010). They call it Three Bean Vegetarian Chili.

cheapbeetsOctober 4, 2013

Mango and eggplant buckwheat noodles from Ottolenghi's Plenty. It takes hours to prepare, but the payoff is so worth it.

TheCookingFairyOctober 3, 2013

Roasted Vegetable-Goat Cheese stuffed Crepes with a Roasted Red Pepper Coulis and a green salad...yum!!! very special...but well worth the effort!

clancotterOctober 8, 2013

I make a fillo pastry pie with mushrooms and cabbage and caraway seeds and sever with a tomato salad and sour cream. The fillo pie is originally from a Sue Lawrence recipe.
Alternatively a spring vegetable ragout from the Greens cookbook. My favourite vegtarian pasta dish is a blue cheese, spinach and pine nut lasagne from the saintly Delia!

mhaysSeptember 29, 2013

My go-to recipe for the non-veg relatives and grad school potlucks alike was always Mollie's spinach lasagne (nutmeg!), including the very precise layering instructions. I could make it in my sleep. My (very non-veg) father-in-law, who is a physicist, found the precision (and the taste) appealing and adopted it as one of his main recipes, carefully copied into his little notebook that he takes everywhere, when he really dove into cooking after the grandkids came along. Over the years he has made the recipe his own and I love that he makes it for us now when he comes to visit.

robinorigOctober 14, 2013

One of my favorite vegetarian recipes to make for guests is Didi Emmon's Thai tofu with red curry sauce over coconut-scallion rice, from Vegetarian Planet
http://www.eatyourbooks.com/library/recipes/34708/thai-tofu-with-red-curry

The last time I made it I had a real meat and potatoes person for dinner. His compliment was that it was so good it was like eating in a restaurant. I had him help me in the kitchen to encourage him to eat and cook healthier!

DulcieDSeptember 30, 2013

Ripes broccoli and cauliflower salad, tasty, crunchy, sweet and garlic ,!!!

CotonqueenOctober 18, 2013

Mollie's spinach lasagne is terrific for a hearty vegetarian entree, along with a big salad.

MaxLisaSophieOctober 7, 2013

A Greek menu. I start with homemade dolmades (Greens Cookbook), then serve Moosewood Spanikopita accompanied by rice and salad. For dessert I usually serve yogurt "cheese" (strained yogurt, Lebneh in Lebanese) with honey and fresh fruit.
Although this menu is a lot of work, it is familiar enough for non-meat eaters, impressive enough for company, and very festive.

wendybazilOctober 1, 2013

often roasted carrot and red lentil soup, vegetable lasagna (sometimes spinach, sometimes butternut squash), m'jadra with labne and salad, or, maybe a pasta with roasted vegetables.

LizicaOctober 19, 2013

We love a vegetarian chili with rinsed, dark red kidney beans, chili powder, hot sauce to taste, soy Cheddar cheese, and finely chopped onions.

stargirlOctober 14, 2013

A great stuffed portobello mushroom (with ricotta, similar to a lasagna filling). It's easy, delicious and satisfying!

MGMayOctober 9, 2013

Winter Panzanella, from Smitten Kitchen, adapted from Michael Chiarella: Roasted butternut squash, steamed brussel sprouts, spicy salad greens and homemade croutons. A little tempeh bacon crumbled over the top for extra zing. Yum!
Looking forward to trying Katzen's rice dishes "painted" with herbs or vegetable, and her slow roasted plum tomatoes.

rainaOctober 8, 2013

I've been cooking tempeh marsala lately for my carnivorous friends and they love it!

JaneOctober 22, 2013

This contest is now closed. The 3 lucky winners, selected by random number generator, are gunung, hihelen_westbrook, and patsylu.

teslacaSeptember 20, 2013

Various veggie chilis are always a good choice. With cornbread and lots of toppings.

westerSeptember 20, 2013

Wow, a Mollie Katzen giveaway! Keeping my fingers crossed.
I love Smitten Kitchen's (from Alice Waters) pasta with cauliflower, walnuts and feta, although nowadays I have to deconstruct it a bit as my husband doesn't eat cheese and I don't eat pasta. Easy, most people like it, and it's different.

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 20, 2013

I love to cook Mediterranean grilled pizzas!

liasimSeptember 20, 2013

Stir fry. Peppers, onions pea pods and rice.

sideshoesSeptember 20, 2013

Macaroni and cheese!

ljskopSeptember 20, 2013

Eggplant lasagna; people often think it is traditional lasagna.

BramorSeptember 20, 2013

It would have to be the broccoli cheese strudel from The Moosewood Cookbook!

fdrfdmSeptember 20, 2013

I usually make something with veggies and pasta for my vegan sister-in-law because others are happy to eat that too, and my husband won't eat beans or lentils, which limits vegan choices. Pasta with cauliflower, as per the previous poster, is a favorite.

TheSpicedLifeSeptember 21, 2013

If they are adventurous enough, some kind of Indian curry with legumes. I made one just tonight! Otherwise... bean soup.

TippyCanoeSeptember 20, 2013

I have been making lots of fresh pasta with pesto and ratatouille this summer and serving both to vegetarians and omnivores alike.

SoccermomSeptember 20, 2013

Pasta in some way, shape, or form...

PatriciaAnnSeptember 20, 2013

A big bowl filled with lime tortilla chips, avocado chunks, salsa, sour cream, red onions, & shredded cheese. Quick and everyone loves it. You can even leave out all the dairy and it's still delicious.
Oh, and sometimes I add sliced black olives.

rlmillerSeptember 20, 2013

Kale & Potato pizza is always a bit hit, as is a stir-fry with marinated, pressed tofu.

SallySeptember 20, 2013

Chana Punjabi (discovered on The Wednesday Chef website) packs a lot of flavor and savoriness. No meat required.

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 20, 2013

Mushrooms and pasta email icywit at gmail dot com

BreadcrumbsSeptember 20, 2013

Shhh....this is our secret because mr bc is a die hard carnivore but my Roasted Tomato, Garlic, Portobello Mushroom and Borlotti Bean stew has him completely fooled. The rich veggie stock, the heartiness of the ingredients and the meaty texture of the earthy mushrooms satisfies his appetite and has him requesting that I make this again and again. He thinks it's beef stew!!

readingtragicSeptember 20, 2013

Moroccan style vegetable tagine with couscous, or quinoa for the coeliacs; a spoonful of yoghurt on top (or not), and a spoonful of harissa to finish - nobody even notices that there is no meat!

PollyalidaSeptember 20, 2013

Vegetarian lasagna or a spicy black bean chili.

kbennallSeptember 20, 2013

I got this excellent pizza recipe (via Smitten Kitchen) for spicy acorn squash pizza with blue cheese and arugula. It is truly spectacular, and totally vegetarian (though not vegan.)

kayanelsonSeptember 21, 2013

I make a vegetarian baked ziti that's always a crowd favorite.

PurplewhizSeptember 20, 2013

Vegetable green curry with brown rice! Yummy

TrishaCPSeptember 20, 2013

Anything Indian-chickpeas are always good.

Kate62September 20, 2013

Pasta with white beans, sundried tomatoes and spinach, can even go vegan without the parmesan cheese.

pojoaquekatSeptember 21, 2013

Vegetarian green chile stew. My vegetarian and carnivorous friends alike love it! No need for fake meat. I use pinto beans, roasted tomatoes, onions,mushrooms, corn and/or hominy, and of course, lots of green chiles (fresh or frozen -- never canned). Spices include cumin, mexican oregano, and anise (added the last half hour in the crock pot).

gaaarpSeptember 21, 2013

By far, my favorite vegetarian meal to serve to guests is Mollie's Vegetarian Chili, from the original Moosewood Cookbook. Even die hard meat eaters love this chili. It's our most-requested repeat dish with guests, especially in the middle of winter!

smtuckerSeptember 21, 2013

I pull out my Indian cookbooks to make delicious dals and spiced vegetables. With a bit of rice and naan bread, no one notices the lack of animal protein.

But if a guest doesn't care for spicy, I might choose to do a Greek meze table, or a roasted tomato sauce with ravioli.

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 21, 2013

lentil loaf!

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 21, 2013

Brown rice topped with roasted Cauliflower Casserole. The casserole starts with a base of sautéed curried onions, semi steamed cauliflower, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, cilantro, and chives, topped with fresh parm and mozzarella cheese and oven roasted for an hour or so to marry the flavors.

ellabeeSeptember 21, 2013

Shell pasta stuffed with a ricotta mix (usually includes parmesan, egg, garlic, and parsley) baked with tomato sauce. Or a tomato-onion-cheese pie (quiche-like). Either of these with a green salad.

Ben2September 21, 2013

Mexican lasangna. Basically a vegetarian enchilada, except in a baking pan with layers separated with tortillas.

mftoSeptember 21, 2013

The easiest vegetarian summer meal is to get a bowl sized for the number of servings you need and just start adding chopped fresh vegetables: cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, scallions, hot pepper to taste, corn pre-cooked in microwave, zucchini, fresh herbs (especially basil), garlic, feta, evoo. If possible make an hour ahead before serving with pasta and fresh bread.

lselkeSeptember 21, 2013

Minestrone with loads of vegetables and lots of beans; omit the parmesan rind and it's vegan. Add a loaf of bread and it's a meal.

nadiam1000September 21, 2013

Vegetarian Chili with soyrizo or veggie crumbles and cornbread satisfies everyone in my family from my vegan daughtre to my meat and potatoes son. Shredded Cheddar for the non vegans and some avocado for the vegan daughter. Yum!

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 21, 2013

I usually gi for a rich plate of pasta followed by salad and marinated mushrooms - no weird ingredients!

amcSeptember 21, 2013

Vegetable tart

Smuz90September 21, 2013

Ops, didn't sign in! I usually go for a rich plate of real italian pasta followed by salad and marinated mushrooms - no weird ingredients!

edify2unifySeptember 22, 2013

Indian food - lentils, rice, naan.

chawkinsSeptember 21, 2013

Stuffed shells with ricotta and spinach.

ballenSeptember 21, 2013

Pasta with pesto and loads of grilled vegetables - even my meat-loving husband likes it!

JenPDXSeptember 21, 2013

Sri Lankan dal. A huge hit at any potluck I've taken it to. My new favorite dish.

MagpieImaSeptember 21, 2013

Indian vegetarian meals always go over well. Also the smoky cauliflower frittata from ottolenghi's Plenty. yum.

Aggie92September 21, 2013

Bean and cheese enchilada casserole. Yummy!

hihelen_westbrookSeptember 22, 2013

Stuffed onions are always good and the garlic tart from Ottolenghi's Plenty is something to dream about!

angelanorrSeptember 21, 2013

Spaghetti and "meatballs" made with eggplant and walnuts and homemade marinara sauce is my go to meal for guest that are unsure of what vegetarian is all about.

decklededgesSeptember 22, 2013

Pasta with oyster mushroom sauce

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 22, 2013

I love to make my white lasagna. No one misses meat!

sarahcooksSeptember 22, 2013

Mushroom bourguignon

debpiperSeptember 22, 2013

Stuffed portabellos (with artichoke, cream cheese, etc.)

Eggplant lasagna - slices of eggplant dusted with grated parm, then roasted till browned. Layerered with thin slices of fresh goat cheese, topped with fresh marinara and pesto. Baked in oven in individual serving dishes until creamy and steamy! yum...

nelsonjaybearSeptember 22, 2013

The Leek and Cheese Pie I discovered on the Kalofagas.ca blog.
My family love it.

madamepinceSeptember 22, 2013

Pasta with chickpeas! People who actually taste this (as opposed to just hearing about it) are instantly enamored of one of the best comfort foods EVER.

littleumsSeptember 22, 2013

The black-eyed pea fritters from Vegan Soul Food. They are irresistible!

cassiemcgannonSeptember 21, 2013

Smitten Kitchen's mushroom lasagne: http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2010/10/mushroom-lasagna/
Incredibly rich, but incredibly good!

KarinaFrancisSeptember 22, 2013

Felafel (my dad's version only uses broad beans) with tabouli, hommous and all the trimmings. Nobody has ever noticed that its a totally vegan meal.

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 22, 2013

Either eggplant parmigiana or a risotto (fennel, goats cheese and chilli flakes or maybe a classic mushroom risotto)

WaderuSeptember 22, 2013

Fajitas made with seitan, onions and peppers. Whole wheat tortillas, guacamole and rice on the side.

sandygSeptember 25, 2013

Minestrone Soup (recipe from the Moosewood Cookbook)

megSeptember 25, 2013

I am a big fan of 'The Crank's Bible' for vegetarian recipes that will appeal to meat eaters.

maisie_grnSeptember 22, 2013

I love cooking vegan tofu tacos with sauteed veggies and fresh salsa and guacamole!

stephlindeSeptember 25, 2013

Black bean, corn, and zucchini enchiladas always go over well.

WlowSeptember 25, 2013

Split Pea Soup with lots of fresh herbs from Deborah Madison's Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone.

minervaSeptember 25, 2013

Saag paneer, channa, naan, raita, and achar. You could forget that meat even exists!

chefstef22September 25, 2013

In the fall, my fave is a roasted garlic and butternut squash enchilada dish with salsa verde. Always rave reviews!

JulimorrSeptember 25, 2013

I have a family of meat eaters- however I make a falafel that they all love.

DFedSeptember 25, 2013

Vegetarian lasagna - feeds a crowd and something for everyone!

elizamSeptember 25, 2013

Definitely something pretty and colourful, make the veggies shine. At this time when spring's kicking in here in the southern hemisphere, an asparagus mimosa for starters and a colourful roasted pepper, chickpea and fetta serious salad for main. I think I'd finish with an eton mess with beautiful new season Queensland strawberries!

LindalibSeptember 23, 2013

Pasta and broccoli - total comfort food.

BeckiemasSeptember 25, 2013

Being a vegetarian I feel like I am an ambassador for meat-free eating when I cook for my meatie friends. I love to make flavourful and hearty vegetarian meals, especially the 'Sorta Shepherd's Pie' from Martha Goes Green, the 'Wintery Spring Rolls' from Heidi Swanson's 101 Cookbooks, and Ottolenghi's 'Soba noodles with aubergine and mango'.

Diabolical_DrZSeptember 24, 2013

Mushroom risotto with homemade vegetable broth. Leave out the parmesan cheese for vegans

tangaloorSeptember 22, 2013

I try not to fake or replace meat. Anything honest and traditional, proud to be just what it is. Panzanella is a current favourite.

Hellyloves2cookSeptember 25, 2013

I would have to say as a , vegetarian myself, there are many many excellent recipes out there that I would serve up to my guests.But if I had to pick one a firm favourite of mine when presenting to carnivorous friends would have to be VEGETARIAN MOUSSAKA with RICOTTA TOPPING . If it can wow a meat eater then for me it's a sure thing!
Everyone I have cooked it for have asked for the recipe!
Lots of taste - aubergines, puy & green lentils in a tasty red wine and tomato sauce. It is a Delia Smith recipe.
My lovely mum made it for me 16 years ago- she was struggling to know what to cook for me( she is not a vegetarian) and I was very impressed!
Re Molly Katzen - I have 3 of her books and they were invaluable to me as a early 20 something year old- cooked my way through Enchanted Broccoli Forest. I still like using her recipes!
It would be wonderful to have her new book!

SueLauSeptember 22, 2013

Chiles rellenos

Queezle_SisterSeptember 22, 2013

the sandwich with raw beets, carrots, tomatoes, and blue cheese. Its amazing, such a great texture/flavor combo. Thanks Mollie, for keeping me company in the kitchen for many years.

gingershelleySeptember 25, 2013

Eggplant parmesan - with grilled eggplant !

pgarciaSeptember 21, 2013

Any Indian food!

melspotSeptember 22, 2013

I have several good recipes, and they are from the original Moosewood, Lasagne, Pumpkin Pie, Stuffed Acorn Squash

sgumpSeptember 25, 2013

Spinach lasagna with a large green salad; in-season fruit for dessert.

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 24, 2013

A black bean soup (curried, from a Washington Post recipe in the 70's) with cornbread; lasagna and a Nicoise-style green salad; many favorites from 36 veg-years! The original Moosewood book and Diet for a Small Planet are still the foundations for me.

FieenaZSeptember 23, 2013

My father's Lazy Cabbage Soup- have not yet known one person who did not like it.

jenniesbSeptember 22, 2013

I like serving something that incorporates grains and veggies, like a quinoa salad with dried cherries, jicama, onion and lemony dressing.

lsgourmetSeptember 24, 2013

Mushroom "cutlets" with vegetarian onion gravy. It's a riff on the ones that used to be served at Ratner's restaurant in NY City. Most friends don't believe it's not meat & regular meat based gravy. If there are no vegans at the table I sometimes make the cutlets Pojarski style and serve them with a sour cream & paprika sauce.

Helen_RSeptember 22, 2013

Love to cook stir fried mushroom medley , I use about 7 different types of fresh mushrooms; depending on what i can get my hands on, but the best combination is shitake or black forest, pink oyster, yellow oyster, the large white oyster mushrooms, enoki, shimeji, wood ear or Black fungus and chestnut mushrooms.
It looks sensational, smells absolutely delicious and tastes amazing. I love to cook them in the wok in front of the guests just before serving up, always gets compliments, not just from vegetarians. And its so easy but everyone thinks i am so clever LOL.

ckbkaddictSeptember 22, 2013

Lentil Shepherds Pie using puy lentils. People never guess that it doesn't contain meat and are always surprised when they realise they are eating lentils! This is one of my meat-eating husband's favourite dishes.

Loved the Moosewood cookbooks - my two are now well over two decades old. This new book is going on my cookbook wish list if I am not the lucky winner! :-)

susanhubbardsSeptember 25, 2013

A really lovely fresh vegetable/pasta minestrone with crusty bread.

mpenningtonSeptember 25, 2013

I love to serve something easy and fun like Susan's Oatmeal Pancakes from Jane Brody's "Good Food Book." I've been making these for over 25 years and everyone loves them: hearty with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, mashed bananas, chopped apples and raisins and spicy from cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg.

whereisthatrecipeSeptember 24, 2013

Jamie Oliver's Modern Greek Salad with Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Parcels is really easy to make, filling and delicious. A great alternative to the usual vegetarian pastas and rice dishes. I hope he brings out a whole book of his great vegetarian meals soon!

FoudieSeptember 23, 2013

I always make a roast vegetable lasagne. You can prepare it ahead of time, it serves lots of people, and who can resist the yummy cheesy layer on top!

KathymelbSeptember 22, 2013

Mexican lasagne using spicy salsa and tortillas instead of pasta. Looks elegant in a round pie dish and tastes sensational!

vinochicSeptember 24, 2013

Homemade pizza with pesto, red peppers, onion sun mushrooms and feta.

krobbins426September 24, 2013

Casserole with sweet potatoes and black or kidney beans.

LDGourmetSeptember 23, 2013

So sorry to miss Molly when she was here in Boston. Would love a copy of this book and am sure I'd get tons of inspiration from it.

MoniquelfpSeptember 23, 2013

Grilled Veggie Sandwich - with eggplant, peppers, zucchini, red onion, drizzled with balsamic....very yummy

gunungSeptember 25, 2013

I make a vegetarian lasagne from The 90s Vegetarian by Ursula Ferrigno (it hasn't been indexed yet). It layers eggplant, mushrooms, char-grilled red capsicum, and uses ricotta cheese instead of a milk-based cheese sauce so it's lower in fat. If there's a big crowd I make a traditional meat-based lasagne as well, and there's never any of the vegetarian version left over because the meat-eaters choose it too. It's a great do-ahead recipe as well, which makes it an excellent choice for entertaining.

mbremnerSeptember 25, 2013

Oven roasted vegetables (could include pumpkin or sweet potato, red onions, potatoes, red peppers, carrot, parsnips, mushrooms, fennel) add cherry tomatoes or wedges towards end of cooking. Serve with grilled haloumi, couscous, a sprinkle of chopped
coriander and a light dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard and a smidge of crushed garlic. Delicious!

kathSeptember 23, 2013

My Awesome Farro and Chickpea Salad is always appreciated.

CarsonWylerSeptember 25, 2013

Caldo muito verde (potatoes, onions, garlic, kale, green beans, zucchini) with tomato/basil focaccia.

rahiscockSeptember 25, 2013

Moroccan Vegetable & Chickpea Stew, with mint couscous & fresh yoghurt, is a vegetarian favourite in my meat-eating family. If anyone really insists on meat, roast lamb on the side goes wonderfully, but it doesn't need it. It's tasty, flavoursome, and has that wonderful stick-to-the-ribs quality that means its perfect for winter.

morgynsmumSeptember 25, 2013

In winter it is nearly always the baked beans with rum and molasses - I think it is from the Enchanted Broccoli Forest. In summer there are wonderful salads with chick peas or lentils ... My Moosewood books are falling apart from years of use. Now my daughter is a vegan, so I have veganized a lot of the favourite recipes ...

NaomiManygoatsSeptember 25, 2013

My family still demands Spanokopit at every birthday celebration, from the original Moosewood cookbook!

infotropSeptember 25, 2013

I like making strudels with phyllo dough and tasty fillings, like ricotta, mushrooms, spinach, cognac, shallot. The crispy phyllo gives the dish such a great texture and lots of drama.

SuelovesfoodSeptember 25, 2013

I like to stuff squash in the fall and winter with a grain and maybe some greens, mushrooms, and even nuts or pomegranates.

farmkatSeptember 26, 2013

some type of pasta dish. veg pizza is always good also.

hwbookwormSeptember 26, 2013

Greek salad as a starter and then pasta with pesto sauce.

loriannjoSeptember 28, 2013

Red Pepper, Kalamata Olive Linguine from Bon Apetit magazine. This is my husband's second favorite food (Bleu Cheese Burgers are his first).

Gorge_usSeptember 26, 2013

My current fave is shakshouka, a North African dish of simmered peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, harissa and cumin with eggs baked on top. Easy and scrumptious! Top with fresh herbs and labneh and serve with crusty bread, a crisp green salad and a full bodied red wine. Mmmmm......

EricalgrSeptember 26, 2013

Lasagna or majadara and lots of different salads

mschefkitchenSeptember 25, 2013

Spinach and Feta filo pie - who knew it was a veggie dish it's so good!

RobinCRSeptember 27, 2013

Pasta shells stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach topped with marinara sauce. No one ever gives meat a second thought.

wmhinshawSeptember 26, 2013

Favorite new-to-me dish this summer has been Tomato Galette from Harvest to Heat. Can cheat and use frozen puff pastry.

JanSchollSeptember 26, 2013

People are so picky, that it's hard to say just one dish will fit. I would probably do soup of some sort and fresh bread. Soup can be changed up from noodle to rice to beans and leave all the other ingredients intact.

bshymanSeptember 27, 2013

A seasonal veggie frittata, with lots of herbs. If having for breakfast, serve with fruit salad and muffins; if for dinner, add a mixed green salad and buttered crusty bread.

geoff@kupesoftware.comSeptember 26, 2013

Easy but so good: kale quesadillas with chevre. Cook kale up with olive oil and garlic beforehand. Put fresh flour tortilla in skillet and cooked kale and chevre, some thyme is good, too. Top with another tortilla and press with heavy skillet or pot. Let cook until crispy. Serve with fresh tomato salsa.

janism.roseSeptember 26, 2013

Depending on who's coming, it might be Eggplant Parmesan, with either grilled or baked eggplant, or Brazilian Black Beans or West Indian Red Beans and Coconut Rice, two of my all-time vegetarian favorites!

amyrincoSeptember 26, 2013

I'm a pescetarian and would LOVE all of the recipes mentioned in the comments! My husband and 3 teens eat meat so I mostly cook for myself these days. But a thai stir fry with tofu is usually a hit with my hard-to-please gang.

slowensSeptember 28, 2013

Eggplant, potato and mushroom with Indian spices (coriander,cumin, brown mustard seeds, tumeric, heat [hot pepper of choice]

DeebarSeptember 26, 2013

corn cakes and black bean salsa from Moosewood!

cupcakemuffinSeptember 26, 2013

Eggplant parm - I love the version in one of Mollie's other cookbooks (maybe Moosewood?) - the eggplant is baked so it feels a little healthier, and the flavor is AMAZING. :)

ThaichileSeptember 26, 2013

Love to make my tried and true ditalini with lentils as made when I was growing up. Sprinkle a little grated cheese and that's the dish !!

Rockangel007September 26, 2013

With 2 vegetarian daughters and 3 carnivorous sons (plus one husband) the only dish the male carnivores don't complain and whinge about "where's the meat", this is a "girl" dish and so on.... (you all know what I am talking about I am sure) is my pumpkin and blue cheese lasagne with burnt sage butter. They come back for more and have never once asked for a piece of steak to go with their "side" of veges!

DcotterSeptember 26, 2013

Most people like Italian food, so a spinach and mushroom lasagne is good. If I have vegans as guests, a lentil loaf is a good main dish. Most meat eaters don't have a problem with either of these.

bodeswellSeptember 26, 2013

I suppose a hundred other people have suggested this, but I would use Ottolenghi's Sweet Corn Polenta with Eggplant Sauce. The fresh corn polenta is a revelation, and the eggplant has a meaty and satisfying texture. For me, it's a vegetarian dish that doesn't try to imitate a preparation with meat in it. And it's not as complicated as it seems on first reading.

toddschutSeptember 26, 2013

Does Mac and Cheese count? It's vegetarian and I know everyone will eat it. Is that cheating?

rheluneSeptember 26, 2013

Nut roast, they can't tell there are nuts in it.

ToppermomSeptember 26, 2013

I frequently make savory tarts to serve guests--a favorite is Swiss Chard and Artichoke Hearts Tart.

jd5761September 26, 2013

vegetarian (lentil) lasagne, I get more compliments that I would have expected for a lasagne

trudys_personSeptember 27, 2013

I have a veggie lasagne recipe that is great, and always satisfies everybody. However, reading through the comments, I think I should branch out and try some new ideas!

louie734September 27, 2013

We love side dishes, so a vegetarian meal for us usually includes au gratin potatoes, another traditional steakside dish like roasted mushrooms, a green salad and some good bread. All the things you'd have on the side of that traditional cut of meat.