Finding Vegetable Recipes

Posted by Amy Urquhart Aug 10, 2008

First come the zucchini, and then the other summer squash. The cucumbers arrive at around the same time. Oh, and then there are the beans. Soon tomatoes will make their appearance.

Since my husband and I have become vegetarians we’ve been especially grateful for the bounty of fresh, local food right in our back yard. With so much food at my fingertips I don’t want to waste a single bite.

As a cook, I’m not usually one to “wing it”, preferring the security of a well-tested recipe. I have several sources I consult to find new and exciting recipes with which to cook my home-grown vegetables and herbs. Some of my favourite places to look for vegetarian recipes include:

• Everyday Food Magazine. This is a great little publication that references vegetarian main dishes from its index, making veggie suppers extra easy to find.
• PETA’s VegCooking. This website, operated by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, includes a vegetarian recipe blog, which also contains many vegan choices for those going without eggs or dairy products.
• The library. Every once in awhile I completely rediscover the library, amazed that it’s possible to get books on loan for free! My local library has a section devoted to cooking, and part of that section features books that focus on vegetarian cooking. I checked out two cookbooks and will spend time this week copying the recipes I think my husband and I will like to eat, before returning them on their due date.
• Suite101.com. The Vegetarian Cuisine section here is also an excellent resource for vegetable recipes. Although I haven’t personally explored this section in great detail, I’m sure I’ll be making use of it as we move into eggplant and tomato season!