This spicy Ziti dish is tasty and nutritious and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes - start to finish. The combination of pasta, olives, and tomatos results in a hearty dish that really sticks to your ribs!

Colcannon is a traditional Irish side dish of potatoes and cabbage, with a hearty flavor.

Nothing is better with chili than cornbread, and this rich black bean chili pot pie combines the two brilliantly. The crust for the pot pie is a crisp, firm cornbread.

Just as in omnivorous diets, entrees provide most of the bulk and protein in a vegetarian diet. The biggest difference is that the vegetarian has a large variety of vegetable dishes to choose from rather than being limited to just a few types of meat. Just be sure to include a high-protein vegetable in at least one meal daily.

The nutty flavor spiced with the tartness of cranberries makes this Cranberry Spinach Salad a recipe that your friends will rave about. Fix it as an appetizer, or for a light snack. Preparation time - 15 minutes.

Rather than just a “side”, a salad makes a great snack, a lunch, or even a light evening meal.  Use your imagination.  Add nuts and fruit for a very special dish.

Soups are one of the most versatile dishes you can prepare. Most vegetarian soups can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen. They also allow you a lot of leeway for substitution of ingredients, adding extra ingredients, or eliminating ingredients depending on what’s in your pantry at the time.

This hearty mushroom barley vegetarian soup can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen. Just warm it up when time is short and you want a quick, tasty meal.