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"This is a basic simple marinara but big on flavor, it can be ready in 1 hour or you can cook it longer and even tastes better the next day that is why I strongly suggest to make this sauce 1-3 days ahead and refrigerate as the flavors will blend and intensify ---this freezes well so make a double recipe and freeze a batch for the next meal, you may..."

Ingredients: dried basil, fresh ground black pepper...

"If you like Chinese dumplings, these vegetarian pot stickers will blow your mind!! They are very easy to make (contrary to what people may think) and dumpling skins are available even in Western supermarket now. This recipe should use up one package of round dumpling skin and enough to serve a big crowd as appetizers. You can make these dumplings way..."

Ingredients: chives, cilantro, ginger...

"These are a deliciously healthy, filling meal, and good for both everyday eating and when your vegetarian guests come over for dinner! My non-vegetarian husband doesn't even miss the meat when I fix these. This is a *big* batch, so plan on leftovers. :) Good for picnics & potlucks, too... see note below."

Ingredients: powdered cumin, soy cheese...

"Flavorful, filling, healthy and delicious, this is more colorful and interesting than basic beans and rice...kidneys, black beans, garbanzos, spices and a dollop of peanut butter make this dish awesome, and it's easy to make! Seems a bit thicker than a stew to me. Oh, and my toddler loves it!"

Ingredients: ground cumin, curry powder...

"This is an alternative way to get a little "good" food in your family without them realizing it. Tastes good too!"

Ingredients: eggs, fresh spinach...

"This is a great recipe for those who want a vegetarian meal without fake "meat". This delicious and simple recipe is from Chef Jennifer Iserloh of New York City (aka "Skinny Chef") and was printed in this month's Self Magazine (February 2009). Following the recipe results in an al dente lentil with a little chew to mimic the..."

Ingredients: chipotle chiles in adobo, taco shells...

"From Linda Larsen, Your Guide to Busy Cooks
at about.com"

Ingredients: pepper, green bell peppers...

"These are delicious and nutritious! My kids had no idea they contained no meat!"

Ingredients: eggs, low fat cottage cheese...

"In college, choosing macaroni and cheese or juniorettes is always a first choice- But sometimes, it just doesn't cut it. Home cooked meals are very necessary every once in awhile, as you may know. Slow cooker recipes are great in apartments, especially when space is limited to prepare a feast. This takes only minutes to prepare, then let it cook..."

Ingredients: diced tomatoes, no-boil lasagna noodles...

"This great recipe found in "Real Simple" magazine cuts normal preparation time for empanadas in half."

Ingredients: olive oil, pizza dough...

"This is the vegetarian version of a soup I recently posted. I made it up the other day and it is real comfort food. Hearty and healthy - it makes a big pot and that's a good thing as you'll want more than one bowl."

Ingredients: olive oil, onions...

"Vegetarian Meatballs -- They really taste like the real thing!! We have fooled many people with this."

Ingredients: cracker crumbs, eggs...

"This soup is full of fiber and protein and low in fat. It is 2-3 WW points per cup and very filling. Adapted from weightwatchers.com message board."

Ingredients: Rotel Tomatoes, fat-free refried beans...

"A real tasty meal that freezes very well"

Ingredients: pepper, diced tomatoes, garlic...