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	Jason Hodge BellaOnline's Vegetarian Editor

7 Tomato Recipe Ideas
Tomatoes are very interesting fruits. They lend themselves to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're in the mood for something cold or hot, tomatoes fit the bill. Here are 7 great ideas that'll bring life to your tomato presentations.

Baby Greens Salad Recipe
Baby greens are awesome! They're delicate, yet crisp, refreshing and tasty all at once. But what do you do with them? How do you make them into more than an average salad? One that has the pop and zing of a succulent, satisfying, full course meal. It's easy, fast and fun. Here's how you do it.

Basic Nut and Seed Paste Recipe
As a vegetarian and chef I'm always wanting to push the envelope and experiment with flavorful components combined in new and innovative ways. I do this having my basic bases covered. For this entry I'll share a simple recipe for nut and seed pastes you can apply to many tasty things.

Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe
Packed full of lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene and other heart and health protecting phyto-nutrients, tomatoes are a tasty way to promote and boost your health and well being. Here's one of the ways I use them to make my basic no-measure, tomato sauce.

Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Here is a simple, low calorie, fat free black eye pea recipe that I'm sure you'll love. Or at the very least it'll give you a great foundation to build upon while creating a black eyed pea dish you'll love.

Cranberry Apricot Smokey Glazed Veggie Meatballs
There's something about smoke and glaze that is a welcome combination for all holiday get togethers. Vegetarian meatballs are a wonderful treat anytime of year, but during the holiday season you can really dress them up and not be accused of showing off. Behold... the best guarded meatball tips.

Curried Tofu & Veggies Recipe
It's been said that tofu can be whatever you make it. This is a statement that, thus far, I've found to be true. Discover, in this 3 part process, how to make a curried tofu that's simple, quick, travels well and packs a true punch in the full-bodied flavor department.

Desserts
From the understated minimalistic displays to presentations fit for palaces this desserts section is for all healthy vegetarian dessert recipes.

Glazed Pumpkin Butternut Squash Lasagna - Recipe
Lasagna can be as versatile as is the food on the planet. Why not dress it up for your holiday season? In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme I've replaced the noodles with glazed pumpkin and butternut squash and added a few other ingredients that would satisfy even the most die-hard meat eaters.

Gourmet Coleslaw Recipe - Tangy
Who says coleslaw has to be average? It doesn't! Coleslaw can be made in many different ways to make lasting, delicious impressions to keep you and your guests satisfied. Here's an easy variation with a basic recipe to go with it.

Greens Shredded & Glazed with Tofu
Whether for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other time of the year, greens are amazingly versatile. They´re flavorful, resilient, make a great presentation and most importantly they´re nutrient dense. Discover the keys to transform your basic greens dish into a culinary masterpiece.

Honey Spiced Brazil Nut and Raisin Snack Recipe
Brazil nuts are an interesting, somewhat mysterious nut. We see almonds, pistachios, pecans and walnuts used on a more regular basis, but brazil nuts? Curiosity got the best of me and I saw that there are a ton of brazil nut recipes online and here's one of mine.

How To Make an Easy Vegetarian Breakfast
Wondering what to do for a healthy fast vegetarian breakfast? Think no more! Use this series of recipes & practical, 'how-to' information to tantalize your tastebuds and get you on the right track to healthy, tasty, vegetarian meals.

How To Make Gourmet Cranberry Sauce - Recipes
Thanksgiving and Christmas are times of sharing and reflection. When I think of the holiday season I think of the only time of year when foods appear that you just can´t get any other time. In line with creating memories worth keeping I´m going to share with you some cranberry sauce recipes.

Pumpkin Seed Smoothie Recipe
We may have all been to the shopping centers or to the occasional Jamba Juice where there's a whole selection of smoothies to choose from; but do you know how to make your own? I'm talking massive flavor AND incredible nutrition. Here's one that'll knock your socks off.

Quinoa Recipe : How To Make it Taste Good
Quinoa is an amazing “grain” with so much value and potential, but what is it really? And more importantly… What do you do with it? This simple how to approach will cover one of the many techniques you can use to transform this nutritional grainy mystery into your next best favorite meal.

Red Lentil Stew Recipe
I'm partial to red lentils. I have a lot of fun with them and find them to be incredibly easy to work with. There's nothing like a savory, rich and thick bowl of red lentil stew, especially on a chilly day. Here's one of the many ways you can use to prepare them.

Shortcuts : Garlic Spread & Bread Pre-Prep
There's something about garlic that you've gotta love. From pastas, sauces, breads, spreads and everything in between an infusion of garlic can make an ordinary meal extraordinary. Here's a simple mouthwatering recipe for you garlic lovers that'll pick up almost every dish that calls for garlic.

Side Dishes
Side dishes are the accessories of a good meal. Develop your culinary fashion sense and make your meals almost too pretty to eat.

Soup, Starters & Salads
All good races begin with a great start. So it is with a well balanced vegetarian meal. Learn to create great starts and greater finishes using these principles.

Thanksgiving Fruit Cider Recipe - Apple
Nothing says the holidays quite like a fruit cider. Whether it be fruit, berry, root or the endless combinations thereof, these ciders all have one thing in common making them versatile, timely and incredibly enjoyable... Let's talk about how to build your most memorable cider.