Veggie Burgers

Prep Time: 75 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Grade: A- (would be an A+, but too time consuming)

Make Again: Maybe, but not very often.

Recipe Source: Cook's Illustrated (July 2005)

This recipe makes 12 veggie burgers, which can be frozen. This fact does make the effort almost worth it, because these burgers were some of the best veggie burgers I've ever had. I used to be a vegetarian, and I have tried a lot in my day.

This recipe calls for a lot of ingredients: mushrooms, bulgar, leeks, onions, celery, lentils, panko and more. Luckily I had everything except the mushrooms. I used about half the called for mushrooms, because I am not a big mushroom fan, but you don't notice them at all, so I would probably use the full amount next time.

Stuffed Squash with Bulgar and Feta

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Grade: A

Make Again: Yes

Recipe Source: Everyday Food (June 2004)

I like this recipe as a filling vegetarian meal. It is pretty simple to make, although not quick, because you have to saute the filling before stuffing the squash. However, with only 6 ingredients, it doesn't take long to prep.

I do alter the recipe slightly, using a bit less oil and cutting the feta in half. I think you still get the strong feta flavor, and it is enough to bind the stuffing a little. The calories per serving is cut down to about 350 by doing this.