Veggie Delight
Please eat only organic produce because it is substantially richer in antioxidants, nutrients - vitamins, minerals, enzymes and macronutrients and its non-GMO. Organic produce cannot be genetically modified in any way. Also by eating organic produce you are helping the environment by reducing pollution. Organic farming is more responsible in that it reduces pollution (air, water and soil). Read more...
Please eat only organic produce because it is substantially richer in antioxidants, nutrients - vitamins, minerals, enzymes and macronutrients and its non-GMO. Organic produce cannot be genetically modified in any way. Also by eating organic produce you are helping the environment by reducing pollution. Organic farming is more responsible in that it reduces pollution (air, water and soil).
My vegetarian and vegan cookbook is mainly Mediterranean with a California twist. You don't have to be either a vegetarian nor a vegan to enjoy my recipes.
I dedicate "Veggie Delight" to my son Nicolas who is the apple of my eyes and whom I have taught to eat healthy and make healthy choices whenever possible.
I hope you enjoy my recipes.
With all my love,
~Maria Elena Furlan
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Cookbook Recipes

Acorn Squash Soup

Adzuki Beans

Tahini Extra Dip

Cucumber Salad with Tahini Extra

Butternut Squash Medley

Green Beans and Carrots

Jalapeño Chiles en Escabeche

Creamy Super Green Soup

Couscous

Red Quinoa Salad

Fennel Salad

English Cucumber Salad

Beet Salad - Raw

Mama's Tabbouleh - Middle Eastern Salad

Barley Salad

Caribbean Style Pinto Beans

Whole Wheat Berries Salad

Cabbage and Radish Salad

Lentil Soup

Baked Beet Salad

Sauteed Cabbage

Fennel Celery and Cabbage Salad

Broccoli Edamame Bean Soup

Potato Mushrooms and Spinach Frittata

Spaghetti with Fresh Marinara and Carrot Sauce

Coconut Cream of Asparagus Soup

Coconut, Spinach and Mushroom Soup

Mama's Hummus

Garbanzo Beans

Corn Pudding

Homemade Mayonnaise

French Green Beans Salad

Green Split Pea Soup

Italian Eggplant Relish

Baked Stuffed Zucchini Moroccan Style

Mushrooms with Tofu

Nopal Cactus with Fresh Tomatoes

Tortilla Espanola

Eggs Ranchero Style

Tomato Sauce

Fresh Serrano Spicy Salsa

Fresh Tomato and Egg Soup

Garlic Mushrooms

Leek and Potato Soup

Yellow Squash Medley

Five Bean Casserole

Scalloped Potatoes - Gratin

Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Fresh Thyme

Spaghetti Squash with Macadamia Pesto

Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce

Escabeche of Sweet Peppers

Macadamia Pesto

Marinara Sauce

Antipasto

Cucumber Salad with Roasted Sesame

Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms

Mashed Cauliflower and Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Glazed Pineapple Yams

Celery Salad

Buckwheat Banana Pancake

Nutty Barley Salad

Black Eyed Peas with Veggies

French Green Beans Bundles

Pico de Gallo - Salsa Fresca

Mango Curry Sauce

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Barley

Mushroom Soup

Broccoli and Potato Soup

Pickled English Cucumber Salad

Roasted Broccoli with Lemon and Garlic

Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Guacamole with Baby Tomatoes

Beet Salad

Fresh Jalapeño Chile

Cabbage Slaw Salad

Yellow Splilt Pea and Quinoa

Quinoa and Tomato Soup

Curry Cauliflower

Roasted Red Potatoes with Garlic

Broccoli and Baby Tomatoes

Pinto Beans

Medley of Zucchini and Mushrooms

Moroccan Lentil and Carrot Soup

Ginger Cranberry Sauce

Roasted Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

Three Cheese Lasagna with Veggies

Cream of Butternut Squash Soup
Acorn Squash Soup
Acorn squash is considered a winter squash. It resembles an acorn and is indigenous to North America and Central America. The Native Americans introduced acorn squash to early Europeans settlers. It's a good source of fiber and potassium and has lower amounts of vitamins C, B, magnesium and manganese.Adzuki Beans
Adzuki known for its small bean first came from Japan around 4000 BC. It's grown through out East Asia and the Himalayas. The beans have a source of protein, magnesium, potassium, zinc and folic acid.Tahini Extra Dip
Tahini is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean staple. It's popularly used in making hummus.Couscous
Couscous is primarily a staple for Northern African countries. It was first spotted in an North African cookbook in the 13th century. Couscous is known as the national dish for Northern Africa.Fennel Salad
Fennel is indigenous to the Mediterranean, but has spread to many other parts of the world especially in dry soils near the seacoast. It's species is a flowering plant in the carrot family. Fennel has a similar taste to anise.English Cucumber Salad
English cucumbers are generally more expensive and are also know as "seedless cucumbers". Generally english cucumbers are longer, a bit thinner and sweeter. They are excellent in salads and crudité.Beet Salad - Raw
Beets provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification support. Beets also supply considerable folate, manganese and some potassium in that order.Lentil Soup
Lentils are part of the legume family and they have protein and high fiber content. They come in various colors ranging from yellow, red, green and brown. Lentils do not need to be presoaked.Broccoli Edamame Bean Soup
Edamame is commonly used in East Asia as a source of protein. They are fresh green soybeans that are flavorful and have a crunchy texture. They are nutritious eaten raw as a natural snack.Spaghetti with Fresh Marinara and Carrot Sauce
You may omit parmesan if you want vegan and/or substitute with Brazil Nut Parmesan or Parma. Or make your own vegan parmesan by blending: 1 cup raw cashews 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon or so mineral saltCoconut, Spinach and Mushroom Soup
If you want to thicken the soup you may add 1 TBSP corn starch diluted.Mama's Hummus
Hummus is Middle Eastern used as an appetizer and dip for pita bread and popularly used as an ingredient in falafels.Green Split Pea Soup
Green split peas do not require soaking. Green split peas soak up a lot of water so you may have to add more water.Tortilla Espanola
Tortilla Espanola translates to Spanish Omelette and is commonly eaten in Spain as tapas, or appetizers.Garlic Mushrooms
To clean mushrooms use a wet paper cloth . Do not soak mushrooms in water since they soak up water like little sponges.Scalloped Potatoes - Gratin
Gratin comes from the French word gratter meaning "to scrape", as of scrapings. Gratin means the dish is topped with a browned crust often using cheese, eggs, butter and or breadcrumbs.Escabeche of Sweet Peppers
This is savory tangy (from vinegar) pickled peppers that can accompany many foods.Celery Salad
Ovo Vegetarian Substitute the tahini extra dip recipe instead of homemade mayonnaise for a raw vegan recipe. Celery is great in soups and for crudité. Best of all you can eat as much as you want because it only has 8 calories per stalk and it's a good source of fiber.Buckwheat Banana Pancake
Although buckwheat is used like wheat it is not wheat because it doesn't come from wild grass seeds; it comes from a plant/flower that has rectangular grain-like seeds.Black Eyed Peas with Veggies
It's thought that the black eyed pea came from West Africa but it is widely grown throughout countries in Asia. It is known for it's medium size and it's pale color and black spot. It came to the state of Virginia USA in the 17th century. Throughout Southern United States, the black eyed pea is commonly used in Soul Food.Pico de Gallo - Salsa Fresca
Pico de Gallo (literally rooster's beak) is super versatile. Use as a dressing in salads. Or as a dip with chips or crudité. Mix it in brown rice.Yellow Splilt Pea and Quinoa
You can substitute vegetable bouillons instead of tomato bouillons so recipe stays yellow.Quinoa and Tomato Soup
Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) is gaining popularity as being a healthy protein and a gluten-free grain. It can replace rice or couscous. The Andean where the plant is indigenous were the first to use quinoa around 3000 to 4000 years ago. Quinoa was sacred to the Incas, calling it the mother of all grains.Pinto Beans
Pinto beans can take up to 3 hours to cook depending on the age of bean, variety or size of bean. If beans are soaked overnight, you may reduce cooking time to approximately 1 hour. However I personally prefer the taste of cooking pinto beans and most all other beans dry. Not surprisingly pinto bean is the most popular bean in the USA.Ginger Cranberry Sauce
In the USA cranberry sauce is traditionally eaten with the turkey on Thanksgiving day. Cranberries grow mainly in Northern United States in states such as Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington and Wisconsin. But also in parts of British Columbia and Quebec. Cranberry sauce can also be eaten as frozen popsicles, with peanut butter on bread, as a topping on vanilla ice cream and even by itself.Mashed Potatoes
You can change the texture and taste of your mash potatoes by adding more butter, oil and or milk (coconut, almond milk, dairy milk and/or cream).Three Cheese Lasagna with Veggies
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Veggie Delight
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I was fortunate to have a mother who was the best cook ever. She had her own Catering business based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She specialized mainly in Mediterranean cuisine. I was her right hand and helped her in everything possible including cooking and the administrative part. My passion for cooking grew through my mother's devotion and love in the kitchen and cuisine. One day I started to journal my families favorite vegetarian recipes and "Veggie Delight" began. Please eat only organic produce because it is substantially richer in antioxidants, nutrients - vitamins, minerals, enzymes and macronutrients and its non-GMO. Organic produce cannot be genetically modified in any way. Also by eating organic produce you are helping the environment by reducing pollution. Organic farming is more responsible in that it reduces pollution (air, water and soil). My vegetarian and vegan cookbook is mainly Mediterranean with a California twist. You don't have to be either a vegetarian nor a vegan to enjoy my recipes. I dedicate "Veggie Delight" to my son Nicolas who is the apple of my eyes and whom I have taught to eat healthy and make healthy choices whenever possible. I hope you enjoy my recipes. With all my love, ~Maria Elena Furlan