Moosewood Recipes

modified from their Low-Fat Favourites cookbook - the original recipe called for buttermilk but I added cheese instead

Delicious, thick and stew-like lentil soup.

From Low Fat Moosewood Collective Cookbook

This is from the Moosewood Cooks at Home Recipe book - so tasty and sweet!!

a bit modified from the original moosewood to save on some calories

From old Moosewood Cookbook

This is a lighter version of the Broccoli Cheese Strudel from the original Moosewood book. I've lightened it up by using reduced fat cheddar for the filling, and Butter-flavored Pam instead of melted butter to grease the phyllo.

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Full-flavored and fortifying. Good. Definately puree 1/2 or more of this before eating.

A gorgeously colored soup with a rich, smooth texture. Midly flavored, yet very tasty--agreat soup for kids! This needs a kick to it, so using buttermilk may be the better choice over plain milk. Serve with steamed broccoli or with a fresh mozzarella tomato basil salad (see Moosewood recipe). Moosewood suggests serving this with their Corn Scones)

Green bean steps out! Their elegant companions here are pine nuts and a shallot vinaigrette.

A risoto that uses ordinary ingredients with extraodinary results. Jars of pesto are usually available anywhere that Italian specialty foods are sold, or you can make your own (see pgs. 362-363).

This versatile salad can be a whole meal when served on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and Seasoned Tempeh. It's also delicious as a side dish for burritos, enchiladas, or quesadillas.

yields 2 loaves (8 thick slices each)