The Gardening Cook

Category: Vegetarian Recipes

  • Lemon Garlic Broccoli – Tasty Side Dish

    Lemon Garlic Broccoli – Tasty Side Dish

    This easy Lemon Garlic Broccoli is a great go to recipe to make on those busy week nights when you are strapped for time. Looking for an easy side dish that will compliment any protein choice? This tasty recipe is perfect for the job. My family loves vegetables and it’s nice to try new ways […]

  • Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Laughing Cow Cheese

    Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed with Laughing Cow Cheese

    I really love stuffed portobello mushrooms. They are so creamy, warm and delicious. I am always looking for new ideas on how to prepare them. We often have meatless Mondays at our house and this is a recipe that I make often.  This idea for using Laughing Cow cheese came to me in my sleep […]

  • Tikka Masala Curry with Canneloni Beans and Cashews

    Tikka Masala Curry with Canneloni Beans and Cashews

    If you are a fan of Indian cooking, you will love this tikka masala curry. It is not too spicy and just full of flavor. My husband and I love Indian curry and we love to eat this when we go out to our favorite Indian restaurants. Here in Raleigh, Indian restaurants seem to be […]

  • Eggplant Parmesan Recipe – Classic Italian Dish

    Eggplant Parmesan Recipe – Classic Italian Dish

    Traditional eggplant Parmesan dishes can take quite a long time to prepare if you make your own marinara sauce. Eggplant is also known as aubergine. It  is a member of the nightshade family and often used in Mediterranean cooking. Although typically used as a vegetable, its botanical definition is actually a berry! This easy eggplant […]

  • Camping Foods – Creative Ideas for Easy Campfire Meals

    Camping Foods – Creative Ideas for Easy Campfire Meals

    These camping foods ideas will give you some inspiration for meals to enjoy on your next camping trip, and all are easy and fun to do. It is getting close to that time of the year again.  We’ll be hitting the roads for some fun summer vacations. Camping is one of the great ways to […]

  • Vegetarian Baked Penne Pasta Recipe With Tomatoes and Pecans

    Vegetarian Baked Penne Pasta Recipe With Tomatoes and Pecans

    This vegetarian baked penne pasta recipe is nutritious and healthy, and packs a flavor that you will just love. Nothing says comfort food quite like a plate of mac and cheese. The dish is rich and filling but loaded with items that are no-nos on a vegetarian or low calorie diet. Never fear, though. With the substitutes […]

  • Vegan Tropical Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

    Vegan Tropical Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

    This vegan tropical salad combines a mix of fresh greens, and veggies with pineapple and a tangy cilantro lime vinaigrette. Since I am following a vegan diet, I used Gardein chicken strips, but normal chicken breasts would work just fine if you are a meat eater. These chicken strips are very tasty and come in […]

  • Thai Peanut Stir Fry With Brown Rice – Vegan Recipe for Meatless Monday

    Thai Peanut Stir Fry With Brown Rice – Vegan Recipe for Meatless Monday

    This Thai Peanut Stir Fry has a boatload of veggies to add lots of flavor and nutrition to your dinner meal. Team this vegan stir fry with brown rice, flavored with cumin, spring onions and raisins and you will tempt even the most meat loving family member. Be sure to make extra rice. The left […]

  • Date Bars with Maple Syrup – Hearty Sweet Treat

    Date Bars with Maple Syrup – Hearty Sweet Treat

     These date bars are a recipe that she often made when I was a little girl. I love recipes that take me back to my childhood.  This is even more important to me now that my mother has passed away Anything that reminds me of her is a precious recipe. This recipe is a tried […]

  • Vegetarian Twice Baked Potatoes – A Healthier Version – [With Vegan Adaptation]

    Vegetarian Twice Baked Potatoes – A Healthier Version – [With Vegan Adaptation]

    One of my family’s favorite side dishes is vegetarian twice baked potatoes. But the normal version is full of fat, cream, butter and calories. This healthy recipe uses a Vegan spread and vegetable cheese but is still full of flavor. You can customize your flavorings to suit your family’s tastes. The twice baked potatoes take […]

  • Vegetarian Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms – With Vegan Options

    Vegetarian Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms – With Vegan Options

    This recipe for Vegetarian Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms has been adjusted for a meatless diet without sacrificing any of the delicious taste. I love portobello mushrooms in just about any dish. They are hearty and filling and just delicious. The next time you want something different for dinner, instead of using ground beef, try stuffing your […]