 Incredible Italian Food!
How much do you love Italian food? If you're like most Americans, you're pretty much infatuated. It's probably the one type of cuisine that I cook at least once a week, and I never get tired of it. Oh, and did I mention that my all time favorite recipe in the history of the world is Cheesy Lasagna? Seriously, it's the most delicious dish in the known universe. In addition, I declare 2011 the year of the vegan dinner party, and Cheesy Lasagna has a starring roll. Serve it up with Winter Pear and Spinach Salad and a big plate of garlic bread, wait for your friends to shower you with compliments—or cash, depending on how good of friends they are. If you really like them, you can even share the recipes. If not, just say they're from your nonna in the old country and she's sworn you to secrecy. Viva Italia!
Check out some of the recipes that I'm lovin' right now:
Italian Wedding Soup
Calzone Dough
Spaghetti and "Meatballs"
Creamy Red Pepper Lentil Lasagna
Fettucini Alfredo with Tempeh
Mixed Mushroom Herb Risotto
Giovani's True Tiramisu
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Brilliant Bruschetta
What's an amazing dinner without an amazing appetizer? Crap! I joke, it's still great, but appetizers make everything better. It's just a little something to nosh on while you're waiting for your meal. Or to fill up on, if you're like me. Hello, bread basket; goodbye, restraint! Well, fear not. This bruschetta is satisfying, but light enough to enjoy a few pieces and still be ready for the main event. Circulate a plate of these bad boys at your Italian dinner party and see if your guests don't race to the table for more of your glorious cooking. Enjoy the recipe—and don't forget to invite me! I'm an excellent guest and I always bring vino. Salute!
What You Need:
4 large tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Baguette of choice, sliced in half, lengthwise, and cut into 1-inch pieces
What You Do:
Preheat the oven to broiler setting. In a large bowl, place all ingredients but baguette. Stir to mix and set aside. Place baguette slices on a large baking sheet and broil for 1 minute. Remove from oven and transfer to serving plate. Scoop tomato mixture onto baguette and serve immediately. Buon appetito!
Each week, we highlight a member of the VegWeb community who goes above and beyond to make VegWeb a truly excellent place to spend time on the internet.
This week, meet "keda!"
VegWebber since? October 2006
What do you do when you're not on VegWeb? I cook. Seriously. And take pictures of my creations. Also, I like riding my bicycle and drawing.
What's one great thing about being vegan? You are forced to cook.
Favorite romantic VegWeb recipe? Crepes with Berry Sauce for Pancake Sundays.
Tofu, tempeh, or seitan? Seitan — homemade together with friends.
Read keda's entire interview and tell her how awesome she is in the Superstar VegWebber thread!
Well, I'm not sure if Jenn Shagrin, the author of brand new vegan cookbook, Veganize This!: From Surf & Turf to Ice-Cream Pie—200 Animal-Free Recipes for People Who Love to Eat, is Italian, but she's definitely awesome. Also, Veganize This! includes a recipe for Quattro Formaggio White Truffle Macaroni and Cheese, and that sounds pretty Italian, right? Ethnicity aside, Jenn and her cookbook are freaking amazing. She's a master of vegan meat and dairy substitutes—her versions will blow your mind. Plus, there's a recipe for Vegan Doritos. Need I say more? For a chance to win a copy, head over to our Weekly Giveaway and let me know what your favorite Italian dish is.
Good luck!
Peace in your kitchen,
Webmistress Laura
VegWeb.com
San Francisco, CA
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