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"Root vegetables (with the exception of potatoes and carrots) are some of the most overlooked and under appreciated food stuffs around. But these nutritional storehouses are hidden treasures worthy of your notice. Not only are they available in winter when other vegetables are hard to find, they are also very inexpensive. Experiment with turnips, rutabagas,..."

Ingredients: fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil...

"Quick, simple, and unbelievably tasty. This recipe could make even a self-professed brussels sprout hater change their mind. Roasting at a high temperature with olive oil brings out the sweetness and reduces the cabbagey taste of brussels sprouts, caramelizing the edges."

Ingredients: fresh Brussels sprouts, dried sage...

"Delicious, hearty, low fat and high protein soup that doesn't use meat or bones for flavor - just fresh veggies and spices."

Ingredients: dried lentils, ground thyme...

"Tender and savory with garlic. A fine accompaniment to roasts."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, small red potatoes...

"This is a regular family favourite that we serve with Moroccan or Lebanese style meals. Or Greek or Italian-whatever we feel like I guess! And we love these so much, 2 spuds each is almost not enough!"

Ingredients: cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

"It is like candy pumpkin seeds."

Ingredients: ground cumin, peanut oil, salt...

"This is a very thick chili. The bulgur almost takes on the colour, form/texture of ground meat. Excellent with fresh bread and a garden salad or as a meal itself. Freezes/reheats well. From Meal Lean i Yumm!"

Ingredients: couscous, cumin, dried basil...

"Whipped this up tonight since we have been a bit vegetable deficient lately. I LOVE hummus, as does my fiancé, so I thought this would be perfect. It turned out really well. This is based on my Lebanese friend's recipe for hummus--she is religious about hummus and tabbouleh, so I know I have the basic recipe down pat!! :-) Be sure to adjust..."

Ingredients: garbanzo beans, edamame...

"The best summer soup ever."

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers, cumin...

"A savory dish for the holidays. Always a winner."

Ingredients: pepper, nutritional yeast...

"This recipe is posted in response to a request for ways to use acorn squash. I've never tried it, but it looks excellent! I got it from Jackie Manni at The Post Punk Kitchen (a website of vegan recipes). I'm sorry the amounts aren't more specific, but this is what she posted!"

Ingredients: maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice...

"What could be more warming on a cool autumn or winter night than hot apple cider, easily made and infused with exotic spices?"

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, orange slices...

"From Esperanza's Cafe (Joe T. Garcia's Bakery), Fort Worth courtesy of Texas Monthly magazine."

Ingredients: cinnamon, dry yeast, ginger...

"Here's a great grilled dish for vegetarians-serve with Chicken Satay, Crab Pizza for your meat loving friends and family and everyones happy!"

Ingredients: eggplants, fresh lime juice...