Mom's coming town and it's summertime! This will make her happy, and use summer's bounty. :-)

Submitted by RAINBOWACTIVIST

From Not Eating Out in New York - http://noteatingoutinny.com/2009/08/23/chilled-eggplant-soup/

For those hot summer months when eggplant is abundant but the yearning for hot soup is not.

Submitted by RAINBOWACTIVIST

I get overloaded with eggplants and sweet peppers every time I do a CSA pickup. I found this recipe today on Simply Recipes. They recommend you use the fresh mozzarella packed in water - nutrition info is calculated for part-skim.

Serve this cold for a refreshing summertime meal.

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/eggplant_and_red_pepper_terrine/

Submitted by RAINBOWACTIVIST

Eggplants are STILL in season! I'm running out of things to do - made this from ingredients I already had & it came out pretty tasty. I hope you like it.

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A honey mustard sauce covering Quorn Chick'n and summer's bounty. Sunchokes are Israeli artichokes - substitue small potatoes or turnips if you don't have any.

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Adopted from 101 Cookbooks

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I threw this together last night when I wasn't sure what to eat. It came out well.

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Adaped from Macheesmo - I added my own salsa recipe.

Submitted by RAINBOWACTIVIST

It's Hatch chile season again - whoo-hoo!!

If you don' t have access to Hatch chiles, this will also work with Poblanos.

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This is awesome with garden fresh tomatoes and herbs.

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Yummy and healthy alternative to beef!

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Hmmm, what to do with all the fresh veggies I'm getting from the farm? This pizza is a tasty way to use those summer treats.

Submitted by RAINBOWACTIVIST

This makes 2 loaves.

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This is a recipe from Better Homes & Gardens New Cook Book, Meredith Corp. (1981) 9th Ed., page 161; but I added more lemon zest!

Submitted by FEYCOLLEEN

A warm combo of veggies make for a great side dish.

Lime adds flavor

Submitted by CREATIVELIZA

from about.com Vegetarian recipes

Submitted by KARYN06

This is so yummy even my husband who doesn't like eggplant likes it. And my 6 year old picky daughter likes it too.

Submitted by LOSINGELLO

Old fashioned Banana & Graham taste

Submitted by LANCIA12

These healthful muffins freeze well! Low-fat buttermilk and applesauce help lower the fat in these, and the whole-wheat flour and flax seed add fiber.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a variation of the "Fruit and Veggie Muffin" recipe I found at www.5dollardinners.com
I use my stand mixer to make these. Very easy, not very sweet, delicious!
Great for batch cooking and storing in the freezer. Just thaw 10 seconds in the microwave or a few minutes onthe counter.

Submitted by DESIGN_LADY05

a sichuan like preperation Substitue green bean for eggplant if you'd like. Got this from Bittman's How to cook everything Vegetarian I just gave it some twists.

Submitted by JULIEDENNER

A super easy version of the crispy fried eggplant parm I love!

Submitted by JFALGIATANO

Homemade (light)mayo/mustard tater salad. Simple and yummy! I love regular mayo and I can't even tell the difference. Plus I cut up the potatoes and boil them so it's done quick.

Submitted by AMER964

Serve with rice or flatbreads.
If using fresh instaed of frozen okra, it needs to be dried before cutting. Frozen can be added as it is.
Adjust spices to suit personal tastes.

Submitted by CHEEKYCHOOK

Smitten Kitchen Original: http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/08/roasted-carrot-and-avocado-salad/

Submitted by RAINBOWACTIVIST

Tasty, healthy fish tacos. The fat is high, but it's healthy fat from avocados. :-) You can omit the olive oil if you have non stick pans. Prep time goes fast if you use your food processor to make the salsa!

Submitted by RAINBOWACTIVIST

This colorful salad makes a great lunch dish.

Submitted by TUONGLAI