Gingered carrots by Brett Ede

Beetroot Cutlet / Tikki / Pattice by Mira

Indian Coffee House @ Kozhikode is very famous for its yummy cutlets. The speciality is that they use beetroot as one of the ingridient for the cutlet which is accompanied by Beetroot based sauce. The waiters in their traditional uniform with a fanned turban on head moves swiftly catering to the needs. You cannot expect a good…

Stuffed Zucchini Boats by Rich H

As summer draws to a close it's always nice to find a surprise in the garden. We found a few left over zucchinis hidden among the yellowing leaves and decided to make this great stuffed zucchini boat recipe. This is a filling, healthy delight for an evening dinner for two. Of course, if you have enough zucchini, simply double the…

Butternut Squash and Tahini Soup by Roxana GreenGirl

Baked Apples stuffed w/ Pecan Currant Squash “Rice” & Gardein Turkey Cutlets by Victoria Prehn

Baked apples are stuffed with a butternut squash & cauliflower "rice". Served with gardein "Turkey" cutlets & gravy, this would make a simple, nutritious & really pretty holiday meal. The baked apples would also be great to take along to a potluck.

The Very Best Vegan Beef & Broccoli w/ Broccoli Slaw Fried Rice by Victoria Prehn

Make at home quicker, less expensive, tastier and healthier than Chinese Take Out.

Burdock Root from the Farmers Market at Union Square by Karen Schuld

My friend Keiko, from Tokyo, introduced me to burdock root, a slender brown root vegetable that is common in Japanese cuisine. This week, i was happy to find this vegetable at the farmer's market at Union Square. The root has a nutty sweet flavor with a crunch texture that tastes perfect with a bowl of rice and a glass of hot Saki.

Carrot Noodle Puttanesca by Victoria Prehn

Spiralized Carrot "Noodles" pair perfectly with this garlicky, briney, spicy tomato sauce. A delicious low-carb, low-cal alternative to regular pasta.

Asian “Chicken” Stir Fry by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

This is the perfect meal if you want to fool a meat eater into believing that what he actually eats is chicken. This happened to my boyfriend and he realized he’s not eating chicken only when he saw that I was eating too. You’ll love the soy texture and the spicy aromas. This recipe is easy, fast and healthy. Hope you’ll try it and…

Chicken Chopsuey by ShaleeDP

A very healthy vegetable dish.

Thai Pumpkin Soup by Brett Ede

Tangy Asparagus Melts by Rich H

For a tasty, tangy sandwich treat try these open-faced asparagus sandwiches. Dressed with a horseradish sauce, onion and roasted red peppers this sandwich is a terrific lunch treat or even a main meal dinner entree.

Roasted Pepper Hummus by Pallavi Gupta

I used raw chickpeas for this recipe (soaked overnight and cooked in a pressure cooker) but you can use the canned variety as well.

Japanese Soba Noodles with Ginger Soy Sauce by AmandaE

Going outside of my comfort zone to try a new cuisine while working with an ingredient that has been my downfall in the past. This dish comes together in record time and is as delicious as it is simple!

Pickled cabbage rolls with tomato sauce by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I love pickled veggies, and cabbage is one of my favorites! Cabbage rolls will always remind me of my carnivore times, when I used to it them stuffed with pork forcemeat every winter. It is a traditional dish you see...but I no longer fall prey to temptation! Now I eat these goodies stuffed with marinated mushrooms, sautéed onions and…