A Vegetarian Purim

Admittedly not being Jewish myself, I know very little about Jewish traditions and meals. Thankfully, About.com's Guide to Kosher Food, Giora, is a wealth of information about Jewish traditions, food, and the upcoming Jewish festival of Purim. According to Giora, many people celebrate by having a vegetarian Purim feast to honor Esther, the heroine of Purim. Tradition also dictates eating poppy seeds and Ethiopian food, such as lentils. So, with a little help from Giora, here's a few recipes to try this year for your vegetarian Purim:

• Vegetarian Lentil Soup
• Easy Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Lemon Poppyseed Cake
• Egg-free Vegan Challah Bread
• Sweet Almond Salad
• Poppyseed Cookies
• Giora's Vegetarian Purim Menu