Trying to entertain guests with a "hearty" vegetarian meal can be a little tricky.  Most dishes leave the everyday carnivore looking for the meat.  This is finally a recipe that I could proudly make for any guest!

In a large sauce pan saute

1 cup chopped onions

2 small carrots, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

Cook these for about 5 minutes then add

1 small eggplant, cubed

2 cups of snap peas

corn cut from 2 cobs (about 1 1/2 cups)

3 cups of sliced mushrooms (I actually cooked these separate and added last)

1 cup of black beans

Add BASIC CREAM SAUCE (see recipe)

1 TBS fresh grated ginger

2 large TBS of curry paste

1 tsp cumin

1 cup coconut milk

2 TBS orange juice concentrate (optional)

Cook until the vegetables reach desired consistency.   Serve over warm brown rice or quinoa.