The very first vegetarian cookbook I ever owned is Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home. My sister gave it to me soon after my husband and I went vegetarian in 2003. The first recipe that I made from it is on the very first page of the book, a simple, ridiculously easy black bean soup.
I’ve been making this soup on a regular basis every since. I can get it on the table in less than 30 minutes from the time I start chopping the onion, and every single member of the family loves it! Tonight I served it with some guacamole, salsa, cilantro, warm corn tortillas, and roasted cauliflower.
Freshly made guacamole is so delicious, and I have the perfect cheater recipe. Mash up 2 avocados, add 2-3 Tbsp fresh salsa, and salt to taste. Done!
Hmmmm… This post is a great reminder for me to dig out my copy of the Moosewood cookbook. Sometimes I get stuck trying recipes from my new cookbooks and forget to haul out the good “old” ones I have.
Same here! I love trying out new recipes but I think my family appreciates it when I serve a familiar favorite.
This was one of my first veg books, too! My kids love the African Pineapple Peanut Stew (I reduce the Tabasco and add in some canned coconut milk, though). I love the Moosewood collection – I have several of their books. I haven’t tried this recipe, but now that I see the picture I am so gonna! Btw, I think just about every vegetable tastes better roasted!