Rice Mushroom Pilaf

Ingredients: 2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1 c. hot water 1 c. uncookedbrown rice 1 lg. onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 1 3-oz. can undrained sliced mushrooms dash of savory seasoning salt to taste 1/2 c. slivered almonds Directions: Dissolve seasoning in hot water. Combine remaining ingredients, reserving some almonds to garnish top. […]

Quick Savory Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: 2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes 1 1/2 c. sliced onion 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lb. linguine 2 c. sliced red, green and yellow bell peppers 2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms 1/4 lb. snow peas (Chinese pea pods) 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil 1/3 c. pine nuts, toasted Salt to taste Directions: Drain diced […]

Mexican Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 2 lg. tomatoes, chunked 1/4 c. lemon juice 1/4 c. cilantro, diced 1/2 c. cucumber, coarsely chopped 1/2 onion, diced 1/4 c. sliced olives Directions: Combine all ingredients. Allow to marinate at least one hour to develop flavor. Serve chilled. Serves: 6. Nutritional Information: Calories per serving: 25; protein: 0.8 grams; carbohydrate: 4 grams; […]

Cantaloupe Raspberry Cooler

Ingredients: 4 c. cantaloupe, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 c. frozen raspberries 1 c. orange juice ice (optional) Directions: You may have to do this in batches. In a blender, blend 2 cups of the cantaloupe, all the raspberries, and the ice (if desired) until the mixture is almost smooth. Add the remaining […]

Sizzling Sautéed Zucchini

Ingredients: olive oil 1 fresh zucchini 1 to 2 med. tomatoes 3 green onion sprigs 1 to 2 cloves garlic (pressed) 1/2 t. fresh basil 2 T. soy sauce 2 t. cornstarch 1/2 c. water Directions: Over medium heat, sprinkle bottom of a skillet with olive oil until it’s just covered. Slice zucchini, tomatoes, and […]

Tempeh Thai Sauce

Ingredients: 8 oz. tempeh, chopped into small pieces 1 T. sesame oil 2 cloves raw garlic, minced 1 c. soy milk 1/4 c. smooth peanut butter 1 T. tahini sauce 1 green onion, finely sliced 1 t. cumin, ground 1/2 t. paprika Directions: In a medium-size saucepan, saute tempeh in sesame oil. When tempeh is […]

Calypso Stew

Ingredients: 2 c. calypso beans* 1 t. cumin 1-1/2 t. McKay’s Chicken-Style Seasoning 1 t. Vege-Sal salt to taste 1 t. basil 1/2 t. paprika 1/4 t. oregano 1 t. dillweed 1 large carrot, sliced or diced 2 c. shredded green cabbage 1 c. shredded red cabbage 1 lg. onion, cut in long thin strips […]

Tofu Walnut Loaf

Ingredients: 1 12-oz. brick tofu 1 c. water 2 c. soft bread crumbs 1 c. finely chopped walnuts 1 c. Grape Nuts cereal 1 c. cooked millet or rice 1/4 c. corn flour (or cornmeal) 1 c. chopped onion 1/2 c. chopped celery 2 T. peanut butter 1/4 c. soy sauce (or Bragg Liquid Aminos) […]

Italian Goolash

Ingredients: 1 c. onions (sliced) 1 T. olive oil 1 c. vegetarian low-fat burger (dry or canned) 4 c. Italian-style vegetables (frozen, 1 lb. pkg.) 3 c. spaghetti sauce (garlic, herb) 1 t. garlic powder 6 c. macaroni shells (small, cooked) garnish parsley (fresh) Directions: In large skillet saute onions in olive oil; when almost […]

Tostada Salad

Ingredients: 16 c. romaine lettuce (washed, drained) 1 yellow bell pepper (julienne or diced) 4 T. corn (canned or fresh) 1/4 c. beets (canned, slivered) 8 T. hot chili beans 1 c. avocado (fresh, sliced or cubed) 1 c. tomatoes (diced) 1 c. black olives 1 c. tortilla chips (crushed) 12 asparagus spears (slightly steamed) […]