I am a vegetarian and really enjoy this dish. I have been making it for several years now. I only make minor adjustments. I skip the leeks and shallots and substitute with onions. I am sure they are a nice touch, but I don't keep those items on hand, and they make the recipe quite costly. I do use 2 tablespoons of tamari for a little extra flavor. I also suggest extra zucchini, mostly to give the dish more contrast in colors. I like to use halved grape tomatoes. Some reviewers have mentioned that this dish does not taste like chicken. That is correct. Tempeh does not taste like a meat. It has its own texture and takes on the flavor of what it is cooked with. You have to like tempeh to enjoy this dish. It is a staple in a vegetarian's diet. One last comment. I do not see how this dish would serve 6 people as the main course, and since it has tempeh, it is a main course dish. I would say it serves 3-4 as a main dish. Maybe I just have a heartier appetite, but that is how I see it.

Well, I've always thought that comparing foods like tempeh and tofu to meat is somewhat insulting for the veggie soy foods. Tempeh shouldn't be enjoyed as a meat substitute, but rather on its own merits. With that in mind, I think that this was a really yummy dish. It's nothing like chicken or any other meat, but it's a very good tempeh dish. I ramped up the spice a bit, but I tend to do that on everything I make. My husband also loves this dish; he requested that I add it to my "frequently cooked" list!

This dish made me realize I just don't like tempeh. HOWEVER, I brought it with me to my carnivorous family's Thanksgiving, just for me, I am the ONLY veggie, and at our buffet-style dinner, by the time I reached my tempeh, it was nearly gone. After dinner, all my aunts and uncles remarked what an intriguing lamb dish I'd made and how they'd really enjoyed it. So for a tempeh lover, this must be great.

We were somewhat disappointed with this recipe. It looked and smelled great, but didn't taste great. Without the tempeh, it probably would be good. It definitely didn't taste like baked chicken and vegetables. It probably would be better with one of the meat substitutes on the market like the Chiken Breasts from Harvest Direct.

I've made this recipe twice now and enjoyed it both times. The first time I tried it I made a LOT of substitutions but found it to be a great (and forgiving recipe). I was true to the recipe the second time with the exception of using a can of diced tomatoes rather than fresh. While I think meat eaters would enjoy this one, I don't think anyone woul be fooled into thinking there was actually chicken in the dish (then again I haven't eaten meat in over 10 years!)

Everyone loved it but based on some other reviews I tripled the Tamari and it still could use a little more flavor... I think next time I'll try some more garlic or perhaps some soy sauce.

I really enjoyed this recipe, but like everybody else, thought it needed extra kick. And thats why im recommending you to put at least a teaspoon of Tabasco and Worcestor sauce in. With these extras its really nice.

I thought this recipe would be more of a main dish, but it works better as a side dish. It was good, just not enough for a full meal on its own. I put some bread crubms and butter on top to give it a more casserole-type crust.

I love tempeh but wasn't really wild about this recipe. It seemed like it was missing something....like half it's flavor maybe!! There are other much better recipes out there!!

Great for ease of prepartion, though I would not and did not saute for as long as she recommends, it would have made the vegetables too mushy.