roasted rosemary potatoes
Here's a fast, easy side dish. We added some leftover bell peppers to provide nice color for the dish, but you can omit them and use only potatoes if you prefer. The fresh rosemary smells divine.

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

south of the border soup
If you prefer vegan chowder, stir in 2 cups of unsweetened soy milk after your soup is ready. Heat through and serve.

black bean soup
The sun-dried tomatoes are a tasty addition to this hearty soup.

mary lou's baked butternut squash with apples
A hearty fall dish!

watermelon granita
Jill says: "When life gives you watermelons, make granita."

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

living tree energy soup
Thanks to Living Tree Community Foods for providing this recipe, an "energy soup" that is served at every meal at Living Tree Community.

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!

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.

thai chili tofu
Chef Robert Church, author of the new book The Tao of Tofu, shared this recipe with us. Learn more about Robert at www.chefrobertchurch.com.

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

armenian garlic dip
This is a great way to use day-old bread, and according to the Armenians, the only way to ingest such massive amounts of raw garlic and enjoy it. Jill in Boulder, Colorado submitted this recipe, and she advises against kissing or engaging in any close-talking with non-eaters of this raw garlic dip soon after you indulge in the intense garlickyness.