Grilled Corn Salad

Source: Better Homes & Gardens

1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 TB Worcestershire sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp pepper
 1/4 tsp salt
8 ears corn (with husks)
4 TB butter, softened
2 TB snipped fresh rosemary
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
4 red bell peppers, stemmed. seeded & halved
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 small head green leaf lettuce leaves

1. For dressing, in lidded container combine olive oil, lemon juice, W. sauce, garlic, 1/2 tsp pepper, & 1/4 tsp salt. Stir & cover; refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Combine rosemary & remaining salt/pepper in small bowl.
3. Peel back husks & remove silks. Spread butter over corn. Sprinkle with rosemary mixture. Fold husks back around corn & tie with stripe of husk.
Option: remove husks and wrap in foil. During last few minutes of grilling, remove foil & place directly on grill until slightly charred.
4. Grill corn 25-30 minutes, turning once. Add red peppers to grill during the last 8-10 minutes of grilling, turning often. Cut peppers into bite-sized pieces.
5. Cut kernels from cobs into large bowl. Stir in red peppers, cheese, and dressing. Serve over a bed of lettuce leaves.

Quinoa with Grilled Vegetables

Source: WilliamsSonoma.com
Makes 8-12 servings

3/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 cups quinoa (uncooked)
3 1/2 cups water
vegetable boullion cube
1 small red onion, cut into chunks
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
2 summer squash, cut into chunks
salt & pepper to taste
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
4 oz. feta, crumbled

1. Heat 1 TB olive oil in large pot. Add quinoa & toast 2-3 minutes. Add water & cube; bring to boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer 15 minutes. Let cool a little.
2. Meanwhile, heat grill. Place onion, zucchini, & squash in large bowl & toss with 3 TB olive oil, salt & pepper. Place in large grill basket & cook until nicely grill-marked & tender. Add to quinoa with tomatoes & toss gently.
3. In small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil & lemon juice. Add to quinoa mixture with basil, mint, & feta. Toss gently to coat.

Banana, Cran-pineapple, & Cantaloupe Cooler

Source: Vitamix

1/2 cup cantaloupe chunks
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1 small banana, peeled
1/8 inch thick slice lemon with peel, seeded
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 TB honey
3/4 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Grapefruit Smoothie

Source: http://vegetarian.about.com/

1 grapefruit, peeled & halved
4 frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 banana, peeled
4 oz. yogurt or 1/2 cup milk
1 TB honey
1/2 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Cranapple-Orange-Pineapple smoothie

Source: Vitamix

1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 medium apple, cored
1 medium orange, peeled, halved & seeded
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Guitar Cake

From this blog (links below): 2 recipes vanilla cake (2 sheet cakes), 1 recipe chocolate buttercream frosting, 1 recipe honey cream cheese frosting (add 1 TB coco powder).

http://veggieaimee.blogspot.com/2013/04/aimees-whole-wheat-vanilla-cake.html
http://veggieaimee.blogspot.com/2013/04/buttercream-frosting.html
http://veggieaimee.blogspot.com/2014/04/honey-cream-cheese-frosting.html

Other ingredients: Reeses Pieces, white icing, kit kat bar
Tips: Cut handle of guitar out of 1 sheet cake, base of guitar out of the other sheet cake.

Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz. softened cream cheese
1 stick softened butter
1/3 cup honey

Place all ingredients in bowl; beat with a mixer until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Source: Body in Balance
Makes 2 servings

1 avocado, peeled & pitted
1/4 cup unsweetened coco powder
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup almond milk
1 tsp vanilla

Place ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Serve chilled.

Apple, Banana, & Sweet Potato Cooler

Source: Vitamix

1 medium sweet potato, cooked & cooled
1/2 cup milk
1 small banana, peeled
1/2 medium apple, cored
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 TB honey
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Baked Ravioli with Pumpkin Cream Sauce

Source: Favorite Brand Name Vegetarian (modified by Aimee)
Makes at least 8 servings

36 oz. bag frozen cheese ravioli
2 TB butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cream
1 can pumpkin (15 oz)
1 cup shredded Asiago
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup Panko bread crumbs

1. Preheat oven to 375. Cook ravioli in large pot according to package directions. Drain well; cover & keep warm.
2. Melt butter in same large pot; add shallot & cook 3 minutes. Add cream, pumpkin, 1/2 cup Asiago, salt, nutmeg, & pepper. Cook & stir until cheese melts. Gently fold in ravioli.
3. Transfer ravioli mixture to oiled 13 x 9 baking dish. Combine remaining cheese & bread crumbs in small bowl; sprinkle evenly over dish.
4. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly & lightly browned.

Salsa

Source: Vitamix

1/2 cup onion
1 tsp lemon juice
1 jalapeno, halved & seeded
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
6 Roma tomatoes, quartered

Place ingredients in blender; pulse on & off about 5-10 times. Season with salt if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Pineapple with Avocado or Mango Refresher

Source: Vitamix

1 1/4 cups pineapple chunks
1/2 cup avocado (pitted & peeled) or mango slices
1/4 cup frozen strawberries
1/8 inch-thick slice lemon with peel, seeded
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie

Source: 100 Best Smoothies & Juices

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup water
1 cup frozen blueberries

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Kale and Pear Smoothie

Source: Vitamix (slightly modified by Aimee)

1/2 cup green grapes
1/2 medium orange, peeled & seeded
1/2 medium Bartlett pear
1/2 medium banana, peeled
1 cup kale
1/2 cup water
1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie

Source: Vitamix

1 kiwi, peeled
1/4 medium banana, peeled
1/2 cup unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup water or juice
1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Pineapple Frosty

Source: Taste of Home

1/4 cup milk
2 cups vanilla ice cream
3/4 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 tsp cinnamon

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Orange Juice Plus

Source: Vitamix

2 medium oranges, peeled, halved & seeded
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 TB honey
3/4 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Blueberry Frosty

Source: Vitamix

1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
1 TB honey
1 cup milk
1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Frozen Strawberry Grape Juice

Source: Vitamix

1 cup green grapes
1 cup red grapes
1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Spinach Cocktail

Source: Vitamix

1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks
2 fresh mint leaves
1 cup spinach leaves
1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. (Add water if using frozen pineapple).

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Source: Vitamix

1 cup milk
1 1/2 medium bananas, peeled
1/4 cup peanuts
1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Fruit & Vegetable Powerhouse

Source: Vitamix

1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 medium apple, cored
1/2 medium banana, peeled
1 TB walnuts
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 large lettuce leaf
1/3 cup spinach leaves
1 TB raisins
1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Banana Lemonade

Source: Vitamix

1 medium banana, peeled
1 medium lemon, peeled & seeded
1 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Mango Delight

Source: Vitamix

1/2 cup water
1 medium orange, peeled, halved, & seeded
1/2 medium banana, peeled
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup mango slices
2 frozen strawberries (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Carrot Raisin Drink

Source: Vitamix

3/4 cup chopped carrots
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup ice

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Kale-Banana Smoothie

1 cup ice
1 1/2 cups almond milk
2 tsp lemon juice
2 cups packed kale
1 banana, peeled

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Blueberry-Cucumber Smoothie

Source: Vegetarian Times

• 2 large garden cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks (2 cups)
• 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1–2 Tbs. honey or agave nectar
• 1 Tbs. lemon juice

Place all ingredients in blender, and blend until smooth.

Sunrise Smoothie

Source: Vitamix

1 medium orange, peeled, halved, seeded
1 small banana
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
3 frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/2 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Source: Vitamix

1 small banana, peeled
4 frozen unsweetened strawberries
1 small apple, cored
3/4 cup ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

Fruity Red Smoothie

Source: Taste of Home (modified by Aimee)

3/4 cup cranberry juice
1 cup (8 oz.) strawberry yogurt
1 1/2 cups strawberries
1 cup raspberries
(use fresh or frozen berries)
2 TB maple syrup or honey

In a blender, combine all ingredients & puree until smooth.