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I love these spiced chick peas. It was so tasty, and very easy to make. I cooked the mixture a little longer, just wanted a thicker consistency, and I served it with toasted pita bread. YUM!

Layered vegetarian tortilla casserole with corn tortillas, spicy tomato jalapeño sauce, melted Monterey Jack, and a sour cream topping baked until bubbly. Feeds a crowd. Serves 12.

A delicious way to cook zucchini, and it's such a yummy combination for you to enjoy.

A simply delicious meal for busy week-days or a cozy dish on the weekends. Layers of yummy flavor and can be served with any pasta.

This light dinner is full of vegetables and pairs well with a simple salad in summer or a warm bowl of soup in winter. Can be made gluten-free!

This tasty couscous salad has layers of delicious flavors and great textures. Chipotle chili in adobo sauce adds some smokiness, a touch cumin gives extra tang. Serve it as a side dish or a light and refreshing main course.

Creamy hamburger mushroom stroganoff: ground beef and mushrooms simmered in a tangy sour cream sauce, ladled over egg noodles. The 30-minute weeknight version of the Russian classic.

Quinoa is getting more and more popular, it has a very unique and delicious taste, also it is high in fibre and protein. In this recipe, we use fresh pears, arugula, lightly toasted walnuts and dried fruits, mixing in some Jack cheese. It can be served as a side dish, but it also can be a delicious and nutritious main dish!

By following the simple steps, you will be able to make a great companion for tortilla chips, tacos and sandwiches!

My family of 3 boys and my husband refuse to eat anything "healthy"...well I made this tvp chili, but did not tell them what was in it. Well between the 4 of them they finished the pot. So excellent!! Easily used to "fool" non vegetarians!

Breakfast bread pudding with sausage or ham, Swiss cheese, spinach, and a thyme-mustard custard. Make-ahead brunch strata that feeds twelve and bakes in one hour.

Creamy white bean chili with tender chicken, green chilies, and smoky cumin simmers in your slow cooker for 6 hours. Serve in tortilla-lined bowls with zingy toppings.

Banana chocolate chip muffins loaded two ways with banana, mashed for moisture and diced for fruity chunks, plus chocolate chips and walnuts. Brown sugar makes them rich, bakery-style, and tender.

Four-ingredient chocolate tofu pudding with silken tofu, dark chocolate chips and a touch of nutmeg. Silky vegan-friendly chocolate dessert ready in minutes.

Chocolate contains compounds believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Among them are theobromine and caffeine, which can increase alertness and trigger a pleasurable feeling similar to the natural high after exercise. Another group of compounds, called flavonoids, has been found to benefit heart health. Studies suggest they improve blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels.

5 alarm chili for serious heat-seekers: layered with jalapeno, serrano, scotch bonnet, chipotle, and pasilla chiles over slow-simmered beans and meat. A deep, smoky, blistering bowl of fire.