This is a great lasagna recipe for one of those meatless meals tonight.

I love the classic lasagna dish full of ground beef and oodles of cheese but as we embraced a veggie lifestyle to include meatless substitutions my mom found this vegetarian lasagna recipe and we have enjoyed it much more than the traditional lasagna.

This spinach lasagna is so easy and full of flavor. For the meat eaters a pound of sausage can be included in if desired but our family prefers it prepared as it without any meat.

Spinach Lasagna

Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. lasagna noodles
• 10 oz. frozen spinach, chopped
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
• 15 oz. cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

Soak the lasagna noodles in hot water for 15 minutes. Meanwhile mix spinach, Alfredo sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine egg, cheddar cheese, cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese and mix well. Drain noodles. In an un-greased 13×9x2 inch baking dish layer a third of the spinach mixture, then noodles and finally cheese mixture and repeat layers twice. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

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My family loves pizza. I’m not sure there is a family out there that doesn’t. Next to the all American Burger there is a nice 16 inch Pizza screaming I am the favorite American food.

But when one person in the family loves Pizza but hates meat, a mom has got to get creative. Is it possible to enjoy a good slice of Pizza without the pepperoni, sausage or ham? If you would have asked my family that question a year ago, I know they would have said NO WAY!!

What changed their mind? Simple a creative mom and Betty Crocker!! No kidding. As the mom of a little boy with a total veggie diet, I had to learn to get creative with dinner recipes. I was tired of making 2 meals for the family.

One day I was searching through a Betty Crocker Cookbook for some dinner ideas and ran across this Veggie Pizza recipe. I thought let’s give it a try, my little boy will love it and my family can try a vegetable pizza dinner for a change.

Not only was it simple but the family loved it. I would recommend this recipe to both the vegetarians out there but also the mom’s who are just trying to create some healthy meals.

White Bean and Spinach Pizza

Credits: Betty Crocker Quick and Easy Cookbook
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Start to Finish: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of water
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed)
• 1 can(15-16oz) great northern or navy beans, drained, rinsed
• 2 medium cloves of garlic – finely chopped
• 1 pkg. (14oz) prebaked original Italian pizza crust (12 inch)
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 1 cup firmly packed spinach leaves, shredded
• 1/2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Heat water to boiling. In small bowl, pour enough boiling water over dried tomatoes to cover. Let stand about 10 minutes; drain. Cut into thin strips and set aside.
2. In a food processor, place beans and garlic. Cover and process until smooth
3. Place pizza crust on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread beans over pizza crust. Sprinkle with oregano, tomatoes, spinach and cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

In a hurry: Use a 7 oz container of hummus (the roasted garlic or regular is best) instead of the processed beans and garlic.

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As the mom of a veggie lover I know the importance of taste and texture in our meatless meals.

I have to work both sides when creating the perfect family meal to please both types of eaters.

My mom always made stuffed bell peppers loaded with meat and top with tons of cheese.

They tasted great but not as healthy as most would think.

I made her famous stuffed peppers recipe for years until I ran across this one.

Stuffed Peppers that are so simple but healthy as well!

I promise any veggie lover, vegan or vegetarian this is one great recipe you are going to love.

And to the blended family that feeds both…

this is a quick dinner idea your entire family will eat.

Stuffed Peppers

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 6 large pepper’s (I use green bell peppers)
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 2 tbsp. chopped onion
• 1 cup soft bread
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 can tomato sauce
• salt and pepper
• catsup (optional)
• cheese (optional)

Directions:

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This is one of the most popular zucchini recipes in our family.

My mom makes this for just about every family gathering.

I recommend  this easy ratatouille recipe for one of those quick dinner ideas we need after a long day!

Quick List Ingredients:

1 eggplant
6 small zucchini
2 bell peppers
1 summer squash
4 large tomatoes

Easy Ratatouille Soup

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. garlic salt (optional)
• 1 eggplant, diced in 1/2 in cubes
• 6 small zucchini, sliced
• 2 bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 summer squash, sliced
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup minced parsley (optional)
• 4 large tomatoes cut in wedges or 1 can stewed tomatoes, drained

Directions:

1. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil add onions and garlic and saute about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in eggplant, zucchini, peppers, squash, salt and parsley.
3. Add remaining vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
4. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add tomatoes and cook on med heat for 15 minutes.
6. Garnish with more tomatoes and parsley if desired.

Yield: 8 generous servings

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Everyone living “a veggie way of life” needs tasty vegetarian recipes.
This is one of those meatless meals you have got to try, you won’t be disappointed!

Vegetarian French Onion Soup Casserole

Ingredients:

• 4 medium onions, sliced
• 3 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 2 tbsp flour
• dash pepper
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup dry sherry (water may be substituted)
• 1 1/2 cup plain croutons
• 2 tbsp butter or margarine melted
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Directions:
Cook onions in the 3 tbsp butter or margarine until tender, not browned.
Mix in flour and pepper then add broth and sherry and cook until thickened and bubbly. Turn into 1-quart casserole dish. Toss croutons with the 2 tbsp of melted butter or margarine. Spoon over top of onion mixture. Sprinkle with Swiss and Parmesan cheese. Place under broiler just until cheese melts, about 1  minute. Serve immediately.

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Having a handful of good soup recipes makes a veggie lifestyle much easier.

This recipe for Tortellini Soup is inexpensive and so simple to prepare.

The flavor is awesome!! Enjoy one of my favorites:

Tortellini Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp. olive oil (cooking oil)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cheese tortellini (dry or frozen)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1 (14oz) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (16oz) bag frozen fiesta blend vegetables
• Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In large saucepan cook basil and garlic in hot oil 1 minute. Add broth, tortellini, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bag of frozen vegetables. Cover and simmer for 15 more minutes. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Makes a great meal when served with dinner rolls.
Yield: 4-6 servings.

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It’s another one of those tasty vegetarian Italian recipes.

Vegetarian Recipe For Italian Spinach Topped Tomatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp margarine
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp oregano leaves
• 1 1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 (9oz.) pkg frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
• 1 to 2 medium tomatoes, cut into 6 slices
• Parmesan cheese

Directions:
In medium saucepan, combine water, margarine, salt and oregano; bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
Add potato flakes, milk and egg; mix well. Gradually fold spinach into potato mixture until thoroughly combined. Place tomato slices in bottom of ungreased 13×9 inch pan. Mound 1/2 cup potato-spinach mixture onto each slice; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is slightly browned, about 5 minutes but watch closely.
Yield: 4- 6 servings

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Simple and healthy are 2 things I look for when trying out new recipe for vegetable soup.

I ran across this easy veggie recipe for bean soup and it has become a family favorite, even for the meat eaters.

It’s loaded with tasty vegetables and tons of flavor.

This bean soup is so easy, you do a little veggie washing and chopping and toss it all into the crockpot!!

Bean Soup – Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 can garbanzo/red kidney beans
• 1 bay leaves
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup diced carrots
• 3/4 cup lentils (dried)
• 1/2 cup brown rice or barley
• 1 can blended tomatoes
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp apple juice or honey
• 1 tsp basil
• 1 clove garlic
• 3 large diced potatoes
• 6 cups water or more

Directions:

1. Put everything in crockpot for at least 5 hours on low.

Serve with corn bread for one of those delicious vegetarian meals.
Yield: Feeds 8 hungry people easily!

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This is one of my best vegetarian appetizer recipes. Also works great as a dinner meal.

Vegetarian Stuffed French Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 doz. small french rolls
• 1 lb. Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 can black olives, chopped
• 1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup salad oil    1 (4oz.) can diced green chilies
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Cut roll in half; scoop out center on both side. Mix rest of ingredients and set in refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Mound mixture in half the roll and put together. Wrap in foil separately. Bake at 400 degrees in oven for 15 minutes. Serves 6.

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Whether your hosting a party or you have been invited to one, here are some simple and affordable vegetarian appetizers recipes:

Vegetarian Appetizers

• Stuffed French Rolls
• Fresh Veggie Appetizer
• Ranch Potatoes
• Mexican Platter Dip
• Fruit Pizza
• Zucchini Recipes – Crab Cakes
• Hot Mushroom Dip
• Mushroom Marinade

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