Vegetarianizing Some Old Favorites
By Tammie Ortlieb
"If I had a pickle for every time I’ve heard, “I don’t know what to make for the vegetarians,” I’d be in relish heaven. A late comer to the vegetarian movement and mother of four (some veg, some not), I find this phrase near laughable. Often the only thing keeping even a semi-decent cook from producing a healthy vegetarian meal is a little creative constipation..."

My Favorite Kitchen Tools
By Mona Harris
"I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. There are a few things that make my time so much more enjoyable. First, I love my Breadman Ultimate bread maker. I can put the ingredients inside at night, set the timer, and have fresh hot bread for breakfast. It has a remarkably strong motor that can handle 100% whole wheat..."

Unique Vegetarians
By Linda Kligman
"These are two questions that used to insult me: 1. "Oh you have twins, are your twins alike?" 2. "Oh, you're a vegetarian, do you eat fish?" First, I should say that my daughters are as unique as any other two individuals on our planet, and second, as a vegetarian for the past 12 years, I have not eaten fish..."

Pass the hors d'oeuvres, please!
By Margaret Rizutto Smith
"My six year old son Elijah has been a vegetarian since birth. And he is one of the most finicky eaters around - he loves his pasta, though! In our ongoing effort to get Elijah to eat a more varied diet we've had to be very creative. One thing we came up with about a year ago that has been working surprisingly well is to have him make his own 'hors d'oeuvres'..."

Tips for Busy Cooks
By Nava Atlas
"If you have a family, whether with one child or seven, then by definition you are a busy cook. Vegetarians and vegans aren't part of some mythical, laid-back counterculture but are soccer parents, carpoolers, corporate executives, and self-employed entrepreneurs. Our children are involved in just as many extracurricular activities and have just as much homework as anyone else's kids! Many people say they are too busy to cook, but no one is too busy to eat..."

Five Kitchen Utensils I Can't Live Without
By Melanie Wilson
"OK, there is truly nothing on this list that I really couldn't live without, but having them makes my life so much easier. It also makes eating healthfully a whole lot more fun! These utensils range in price from very inexpensive to pretty pricey, but I'll give you some hints for finding them cheaper! Many of them are easy enough for children to use..."

Use Your Veggies! How to keep greens from going to waste NEW
By Lucy Watkins
"As members of an organic produce cooperative, we often end up with either too much produce or produce that has never seen the inside of our kitchens. In order to help reduce our waste, I will pass along storage tips, recipes, and other ideas for getting the most out of our organic veggie booty, specifically greens and broccoli..."

Vegetables...for Desserts?
By Rebecca Ortinau
"Mention to the kids that carrots are on the menu for dessert tonight and it won't be long before the whining begins. "Carrots . . . for dessert? But, Mommmm!" Won't they be surprised when a soft, spicy cake with creamy, sweet frosting appears on their plates rather than the crunchy, cut-up sticks they were expecting?"

Hobo Stew
By Lucy Watkins
"I have very few memories of my mother because she died when I was 9 years old. The memories I do have are faded black and white pictures that are held to the black pages of an old photo album by triangular corner covers. I pull the photos out every once in a while and try to recall exactly what was going on in the faded image. Just like the real pictures in the old photo album, most of my memories are streaked with crayon marks and torn around the edges, faded and foreign. One thing that stands out among all the dusty memories though, is mom's 'Hobo Stew'..."

Create a Vegan Holiday Feast for Meat Eaters (with recipes)
By Melanie Wilson
"I assure everyone that if they'll just have a little faith, they will be in for a big surprise. I focus on the positive and reassure everyone that they won't even miss the meat. Then I follow through with a delicious meal!"

When Kids Cook
By Ginny Delaney
"Nothing's worse than standing in the kitchen for an hour, lovingly preparing a nutritious kid-tested recipe, only to have them sit down at the table, take one look at your creation, and declare, 'Yuck!' Occasionally, I get a reaction like that from my son..."

What's for Breakfast
By Amy O'Neill Houck
"Breakfast seems to be everyone’s favorite meal. It can be sweet or savory, hot or cold, quick or gourmet. Mornings can often be rushed, but with a little advance planning you still have time for a hearty meal. It is a great meal to involve children in the preparation. Breakfast recipes are often quite simple and easily accomodate your child’s participation..."