From Vegetarian Times March 2010. Gluten free and vegan. Avocados give this luscious dessert its rich, creamy texture

You wouldn’t think tuna salad would be something a person would miss after going vegetarian/vegan, but every now and then, I crave it, and I want something simple – no cooking required! This recipe is perfect for a picnic; quick lunch; or a fast, light dinner. Chickpeas resemble the texture of tuna when you pulse them in a food processor

Simple, without the onion and tomatoes that most cucumber recipes call for. A lot of people in my family hate the texture of those veggies so this is my alternative.

Vegetarian Tourtiere By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen I was serving tourtiere for Christmas this year and didn’t want DD to be left out. This is the version I made for her. I’ve included the recipe for a delicious sounding crust but I cheated and used a commercial pie crust

The geniuses at America’s Test Kitchen have created tender, crispy cookies that roll out easily. Cream cheese—a surprise ingredient—gives the cookies flavor and richness without altering their texture