Contemporary Casseroles

Simple Quinoa, Broccoli, and Cheese Casserole

By · On Nov 23, 2012 · Comments (0)

broccoli crownsThis easy casserole offers maximum nourishment. Serve with microwaved or baked sweet potatoes (start the sweet potatoes in the oven about 45 minutes before starting to bake the casserole) and a salad of dark greens and ripe tomatoes. Read More→

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Potatoes with Tofu and Green Chilies

By · On Jul 30, 2012 · Comments (0)

Golden potatesHere’s a comforting casserole of potatoes and tofu, laced with green chilies —hot or mild, as you prefer. Serve with refried beans and a colorful salad for a great meal. Read More→

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Classic Veggie Shepherd’s Pie

By · On Jun 15, 2012 · Comments (0)

This delicious classic requires 30 to 40 minutes of hands-on time, plus about an equal amount of baking. So, while it may not qualify as a quick dish to make when you come home from work, it’s a comforting weekend meal. It’s substantial and filling, though my family rarely leaves leftovers.

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Tamale Pie with Winter Greens

By · On Dec 06, 2011 · Comments (0)

Tamale pieThis luscious one-dish meal and its accompanying photo were contributed by Ellen Kanner. Serve with black beans and a green salad for a hearty winter meal. Read More→

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Baked Eggplant and Peppers

By · On Sep 08, 2011 · Comments (0)

Eggplant and peppers, two companionable vegetables, are combined in a delicious casserole. Read More→

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Briam (Casserole) of Eggplant and ZucchiniTo honor Jason and the Argonauts and seasonal eats, here’s a briam — a Greek casserole of seasonal summer veggies. Many traditional recipes are oil guzzlers (fancy that). This has less oil but loads of flavor from the veggies themselves, and the produce and time does the work for you. Crusty on top, juicy on the bottom, it’s good over brown rice, quinoa or with crusty bread for soaking up sauce. Serve with a Greek—or any—salad.

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Sweet and White Potato Casserole with Apples

By · On Dec 23, 2010 · Comments (0)

youkongoldpotatoesThis rich combination of white and sweet potatoes, subtly sweetened with apple, is perfectly suited your major comfort food cravings of the cool season. This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes (which was titled Les Trois Pommes), updated, from Vegetariana. Read More→

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Mozzarella Mashed Potato Pie

By · On Dec 22, 2010 · Comments (0)

Here’s one of my earliest comfort food favorites, now veganized, from Vegetariana. With Daiya or Follow Your Heart vegan cheeses, it’s just as good as with the real thing. Read More→

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