http://www.vanesscipes.com Vegetarian Recipes by Vanessa Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:03:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Inspiration is just not that hard to come by when you're dealing with seasonal produce. You've got a fridge full of stuff and the "what to eat tonight" question becomes, "what do I do with these veggies?"I had a few leeks and a large homely-looking celery root kicking around ... http://www.vanesscipes.com/2008/01/09/leeks-stuffed-with-celery-root-mash/ It's never a good idea to admit you're a loser over the internet.  But let me come clean.This pie lost my family's Holiday Pie-off.  The Sistaster's Chocolate Pecan pie was the victor.  So why I am burdening you with a losing pie recipe?Oh my, for many reasons:One – it's really ... http://www.vanesscipes.com/2008/01/04/gingery-sweet-potato-pie/ My Savory Squash Flan was such a success that I thought I'd follow it up with a sweet one - it's just as easy as the savory. Tis the season of sweet treats so perhaps you can feel a little better about yourself by serving up a local veggie for dessert.  ... http://www.vanesscipes.com/2007/12/20/sweet-squash-flan/ Pesto may seem like a summer thing but this one was made with real live veggies that are still growing in New York (err, as of last weekend at least.)  Spinach and sage are pretty hardy as far as greens and herbs go and there is something smoky and rich ... http://www.vanesscipes.com/2007/12/06/winter-sage-pesto/ Well, it's December. It's dark, it's windy, it's coooooold. My Internet has been down for weeks, my camera isn't functioning*, and the zipper busted on my warmest winter coat.So, gentle readers, I'm sending you this recipe in faith that the Winter Solstice will come swiftly, and without any ... http://www.vanesscipes.com/2007/12/04/pan-sized-sunchoke-latkes/