Monday, October 12, 2009

Penne and Kale Salad

The Chef: Abby

The Menu: Whole Wheat Penne with San Marzano Tomatoes, courtesy of The Conscious Cook. This flavorful sauce starred sautéed onions and fennel, Swiss chard, Manzanilla olives, tomatoes, and the perfect blend of herbs and spices. The fragrant vegetable-filled sauce topped off a healthy serving of penne, garnished with fresh parsley. Our favorite, the always-delicious kale salad, made a guest appearance with ripe cherry tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon.

The Goods: There’s nothing quite like a hearty serving of pasta to warm up an overcast Monday. Lunch proved to be the perfect midday pick-me-up, and the perfect way to kick-start cookbook week here at Café VegNews! All week long we’ll be giving away copies of The Conscious Cook, the brand-new book from renowned vegan chef Tal Ronnen. For a chance to win today’s copy, tell us in the comments: What’s your favorite comfort food on a brisk, fall day?
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53 comments:

  1. Fat Bottom BakeryOctober 12, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Vegan shepherd's pie! Or some sort of thick soup, like corn chowder, mmm.

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  2. LoriOctober 12, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Roasted butternut squash!

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  3. beckaOctober 12, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Ooh, yum. What a fantastic giveaway! My favourite comfort food is potato leek soup and homemade biscuits. Or vegan mac 'n cheese!

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  4. CBOctober 12, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Chowder!

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  5. Julie LynnOctober 12, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Three Sisters Stew. Rich and hearty...warms one right down to the toes. =)

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  6. N ThereseOctober 12, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    Vegan apple crisp! Yum.

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  7. KathyOctober 12, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    I just made some apple butter, so right now I'm thinking biscuits hot out of the oven slathered with apple butter. Yummy!

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  8. TracyPOctober 12, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    A warm and spicy curry!

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  9. LisaOctober 12, 2009 at 4:04 PM

    Carrot-ginger soup with couscous, kale, broccoli, and chipotle powder. I'm all cozy just thinking about it!

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  10. GinaOctober 12, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Ohh...think my choice would have to be some meatless vegan chili extra spicy!

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  11. KristaOctober 12, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    A nice hot vegan creamy soup. Potato leek is a good one.

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  12. ScottOctober 12, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Mashed potatoes. And if I'm really feeling needy for comfort food, I stir in some corn and sprinkle some veggie parmesan on top. Call me crazy, but my wife and I both love it!

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  13. CynOctober 12, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Vegan mac n' cheez! Or minestrone soup.

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  14. Trista HillOctober 12, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Bread just out of the oven!

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  15. JulieOctober 12, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Tomato soup and some mashed up crackers.

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  16. teagenOctober 12, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    Baked yam and greens with tahini gravy!

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  17. Jenni (aka Vegyogini)October 12, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Soup is definitely my favorite comfort food on a cold day. Nothing can beat that!

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  18. birdfeedOctober 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Chili, no doubt! I love a nice and thick chili with some crackers.

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  19. Vegan WheekersOctober 12, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    I love a simple veggie pasta.

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  20. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    pumpkin soup :)

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  21. UnknownOctober 12, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    sweet potato bisque with roasted butternut squash and kale!

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  22. MegOctober 12, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Roasted delicata squash with rosemary!

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  23. MelissaOctober 12, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Chili, full of beans and TVP

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  24. MacKenzieOctober 12, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    chili, (vegan) scalloped potatoes, or (vegan) mac and cheese.

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  25. kelly L.October 12, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    mashed broccoli and cauliflower with soy cheese is wonderful = ]

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  26. JosianeOctober 12, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Favorite comfort food? Soup! I love soup, and would have it any time of the year, but it's especially good on a brisk Fall day! I usually put so much stuff in my soups that they end up very thick and nourishing. With a piece of homemade bread, it makes for the perfect yummy comforting meal.

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  27. AmandaOctober 12, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Spicy, creamy, coconut milk curry with brown rice.

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  28. UnknownOctober 12, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    Macaroni Hates Cheese with eggplant.
    (vegan mac 'n cheese)

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  29. Holly MOctober 12, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Vegan mac & cheese, definitely. Or jambalaya. Both are favorites of mine.

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  30. Joe JanesOctober 12, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Vegan Nachos with Tofutti Sour Cream.

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  31. KarlaOctober 12, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    any kind of creamy pasta casserole that has peas in it!

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  32. Book and Cat LibrarianOctober 13, 2009 at 12:54 AM

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  33. Rebecca SOctober 13, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    I would have to say a curry with cauliflower in it or roasted squash and pear soup

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  34. LeylaOctober 13, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Very spicy chickpea curry with brown rice!!!

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  35. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    Pie! Apple comes to mind first, but there are so many fall pies to choose from!

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  36. UnknownOctober 13, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    A bowl of split pea soup with a chunk of warm, crusty bread to dip!

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  37. ASBOctober 13, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    A thick soup, full of veggies and legumes.

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  38. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 6:31 AM

    Tomato soup and vegan grilled cheese sandwich.

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  39. 5websOctober 13, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Palak Paneer, a cup of hot,black coffee, and a dark chocolate-raspberry truffle for dessert(all vegan of course).
    Alicia Webster
    5webs@comcast.net

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  40. Gideon WayneOctober 13, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    A triple bean, black, red and kidney beans, carrot and pumpkin soup. Thats my kinda comfort food especilly in the winter time.

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  41. MeganOctober 13, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    Soup is always a winner, especially minestrone with lots of veggie and white beans, and a big hunk of garlic bread.

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  42. LebkuchenOctober 13, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Cassoulet or soup!

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  43. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Chili, a nice slightly spicy, bowl of chili over noodles.

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  44. UnknownOctober 13, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    warm, fresh-baked bread, slathered with earth balance!

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  45. KimOctober 13, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Homemade minestrone soup! On maybe lasagne! Or both!

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  46. TammyOctober 13, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    I make a potato and kalamata olive stew with San Marzano tomatoes and spices, all served over quinoa - yum!

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  47. ChrissyOctober 13, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Potato leek soup and a warm piece of beer bread fresh from the oven is vital on brisk fall days.

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  48. AllychristineOctober 13, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I love a pasta bake with cashew ricotta!

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  49. DebbieOctober 13, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Homemade mushroom barley soup.

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  50. TamiOctober 14, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    vegan chili with cornbread muffins

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  51. alysonOctober 14, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    warm apple crisp, right from the oven. and coffee..

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  52. AnonymousOctober 14, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    oatmeal with nutmilk, more chopped nuts, flaxseeds, raisins, cinnamon and ginger, and shredded coconut to top it off!!!

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  53. glammmitOctober 14, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    Hot cocoa made with Silk Very Vanilla soymilk and some extra dark Dutch-processed cocoa. YUM.

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