almond tofu
Cindy Gliebe of VeggieSensations.com provided us with this week's recipe. Serve over rice for an Asian sensation!

asian dumplings with dipping sauce
Serve these dumplings with miso soup (and maybe some sake) for a great light meal. If you don't have a steamer to cook the dumplings, fry them instead.

bbq veggie chili
Savor the smoky barbeque taste in this veggie chili. The Portobello mushrooms add a nice "meaty" taste.

better-than-chicken cacciatore
Tomatoes, bell peppers, and mushrooms in a savory oven-baked sauce are perfect on a chilly night. Serve with a green salad, some crusty peasant bread, and perhaps your favorite wine.

black bean and hominy enchiladas
Look for hominy (also known as posole or pozole) in the Mexican foods section of your supermarket, or visit your local Latin American grocery. This recipe makes 24 enchiladas, enough for a party or leftovers for lunch.

black bean enchilada bake
Save this dish for a chilly winter evening-it's the ideal comfort food. Serve with Spanish rice and a spinach salad.

"chicken" mushroom enchilada casserole
My corn tortillas weren't cooperating. I had envisioned a beautiful pan of tightly rolled enchiladas smothered in sauce, but despite being dipped in sauce and allowed to soften, my tortillas were cracking and slowly unfolding. I changed course and sliced the tortillas, layered the ingredients, and then smothered with the sauce. The resulting casserole was much quicker than rolling enchiladas, and it tasted great.

cuban black beans and rice
Using dried beans is the most authentic way to prepare this dish, but to save time, we've substituted canned beans.

easy weeknight vegetables in curry sauce
This dish is super fast, and the tasty sauce easily rivals one from your local ethnic family restaurant. The bonus of eating at home: You get to personalize it with your favorite veggies.

fajitas with cool avocado sauce
Tofutti's Better Than Sour Cream is the secret ingredient in this delightfully creamy non-dairy sauce. It's the perfect complement to the hot and spicy fajita veggies.

flamin' garden fajitas
The combination of jalapeno, cayenne, and paprika gives these fajitas a pleasant heat.

great grilled veggies
Pick your favorites, chop and skewer them, marinade them in your favorite sauce, and grill them to perfection.

jamaican jerk tofu
Want to impress your friends with Jamaican fare for your next vegan dinner party, or just spice up your Saturday night supper? Try this full-flavored recipe that bumps up the flavor of tofu to "Irie, Mon!"

jambalaya
This colorful traditional Southern dish is a real crowd pleaser!

kofta balls
This recipe is labor-intensive, but it's worth it. Look for chickpea (gram) flour, garam masala, and asafetida at an Indian grocery store or well-stocked supermarket.

lemon ginger stir fry
This is not your ordinary stir fry, but don't let the exotic flavor fool you: It's simple enough to serve on a weeknight.

linguine with walnuts and swiss chard
Although the combination of pasta, nuts, and greens may seem unlikely, the flavors are wonderful. Serve with a green salad and some rustic bread.

mexican "chicken" stew
Add your favorite chicken substitute to this tasty tomato-based stew. Olé!

one-pot pasta pronto
Did you know that "pronto" is Italian for "quick"? After a hard day of work (or maybe a weekend shopping spree), this one-pot pasta dish makes a satisfying supper.

presto pesto
This recipe is so easy and so tasty, it's perfect for a weeknight. Add a green salad and your favorite wine to make it extra special.

ratatouille
Ratatouille is a wonderfully flavorful French vegetable stew; it can be eaten hot or cold, and it's very filling.

red beans and rice
Thanks to Corrie for sharing one of her favorite dishes with us. It's tasty with or without the vegetarian "sausage."

roasted root vegetable casserole
This two-for-one recipe yields a second dinner with a minimum of extra time and ingredients. Serve the roasted root vegetable casserole on the first night. On the second night, place the leftovers in a big soup pot, add a couple items, and enjoy a tasty dinner stew.

samosa pot pie
Sue created this very delicious ethnic pot pie that is healthier than authentic samosas because it's baked instead of deep-fried. Try iced tea or a cold East India Pale Ale to complement the spicy red pepper in the dish, and maybe some mango or cantaloupe slices for dessert.

"sausage" and lentils
Greg Lawson kindly allowed us to post his version of this classic recipe. Thanks, Greg!

spicy asian noodles
This spicy sauce isn't a traditional Thai sauce, but it has substantial spiciness due to the red pepper flakes. The lemon zest adds tang and interest to the vegetable blend.

spicy curry tofu
One look at this flavorful curry tofu and you're transported to autumn in New England. The bright colors of the curry and vegetables remind us of the colors of autumn leaves. Preparation for this dish goes very quickly if all the ingredients are sliced and prepared ahead of time.

spinach and peanut sauce over rice
Zainab Ali and her friend submitted this Gambian recipe. Serve over rice, couscous, or millet.

southern-fried tofu
Rumor has it that southern-fried tofu will steal the show at a potluck. Try it and see for yourself. We credit Stephanie Tidwell, who hails from the South herself, for this recipe.

southwestern skillet supper
This fast, hearty supper is a real crowd-pleaser.

stir-fried tofu with lime and coconut
You can easily enjoy the tastes of Thailand on a weeknight after a hard day's work because this recipe is so simple.

sushi meshi
Homemade sushi takes awhile to make, but it's well worth the effort.

tempeh and vegetable stir-fry in curry peanut sauce
This is a really flavorful sauce that could be the foundation for a zillion variations.

teriyaki tofu
This dish of marinated tofu baked with vegetables and served over rice or noodles is destined to become one of your favorites.

thai chili tofu
Chef Robert Church, author of the new book The Tao of Tofu, was kind enough to share this recipe with us. Lime and chilies give a tart and spicy hue to this variation of the Thai classic. The vegetables provide additional flavor and color. Learn more about Robert at www.chefrobertchurch.com.

thai golden curry with tofu
It's a good night for curry...

thai noodles with spicy peanut basil sauce
Who needs takeout? Your family will think you stopped at an Asian restaurant on your way home when you serve these tasty Thai noodles, and you can make them as spicy as you like.

tofu stir-fry with lime and coconut
You can easily enjoy the tastes of Thailand on a weeknight after a hard day's work because this recipe is so simple.

vegan creole sauce
Love the romance (and the fragrance) of Creole flavors but not the meats (sausage and bacon grease) usually included in Creole cooking? The Ethnic Vegan test kitchens have a solution for you: Vegan Creole!

vegan moussaka
Moussaka is a layered eggplant casserole that traditionally contains lamb or beef and a rich dairy-based sauce. Although Greece seems to be the birthplace of moussaka, many other regions of the world claim their own versions, including the Middle East, Ethiopia, and Eastern Europe.

vegan moussaka II
There are as many versions of moussaka recipes as there are vegetables to add to this hearty dish. This vegan version is filling and delicious, especially when served with a chunk of crusty bread. It's great for an early fall supper when the nights start getting cooler.

veggie chili
Cold weather requires a big stewpot of veggie chili simmering on the stove. This recipe makes enough to serve a crowd, so invite a few friends over.

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