Q. I am going vegetarian. I am not yet sure what kind of vegetarian. I attempted this before and I lasted two weeks. I am trying again. I am starting out by cutting out red meat, which I rarely eat anyway. Then I will continue by cutting out white meat, and whatever else I decide to live without. Any great recipes for me anyone? :)
Please and thank you
Please and thank you
A. It's important not to just cut out meat. You have to be thinking about beans, nuts, seeds, soy, eggs/dairy (if not going vegan) and ways to make those.
Try substituting beans for meat in your favourite recipes, eg black beans, partly mashed into a packet of the taco seasoning and water you'd add to ground beef for taco night. Try grating a portobello mushroom into tomato sauce instead of ground beef. I like tofu in stirfries instead of chicken (takes practice to have tofu taste other than bland - experiment!). I like making meatloaf with a can of white beans instead of meat - mash them and use your favourite meatloaf recipe from there...
Many meals can naturally be made vegetarian... load a pizza crust with tomato sauce and tons of veggies before baking, make a frittata for dinner, pasta with tomato sauce and vegetarian parmesan cheese (look for one with bacterial culture, not rennet)...
Lunch and breakfast are easy... most of my friends don't know I'm veg when they see me eating pj or cheese sandwiches for lunch! Many breakfast cereals are higher in protein, eg. kashi/Vector.
Tastespotting.com is a round-up of many food blogs from around the world. They have a search term, eg veggie burger, and frequently feature vegetarian/vegan menu items for when you're looking for something new.
Try substituting beans for meat in your favourite recipes, eg black beans, partly mashed into a packet of the taco seasoning and water you'd add to ground beef for taco night. Try grating a portobello mushroom into tomato sauce instead of ground beef. I like tofu in stirfries instead of chicken (takes practice to have tofu taste other than bland - experiment!). I like making meatloaf with a can of white beans instead of meat - mash them and use your favourite meatloaf recipe from there...
Many meals can naturally be made vegetarian... load a pizza crust with tomato sauce and tons of veggies before baking, make a frittata for dinner, pasta with tomato sauce and vegetarian parmesan cheese (look for one with bacterial culture, not rennet)...
Lunch and breakfast are easy... most of my friends don't know I'm veg when they see me eating pj or cheese sandwiches for lunch! Many breakfast cereals are higher in protein, eg. kashi/Vector.
Tastespotting.com is a round-up of many food blogs from around the world. They have a search term, eg veggie burger, and frequently feature vegetarian/vegan menu items for when you're looking for something new.
Vegans - I am looking for RECIPES for your most popular main dish with non-vegitarians.?
Q. In other words, what vegan main course or meal would you serve to a guest who isn't used to vegitarian food?
Recipes or name of dish please (so I can look up the recipe)
I specify vegan because I don't want to use dairy, but I am not opposed to a little egg (for you vegetarians reading this question.)
Recipes or name of dish please (so I can look up the recipe)
I specify vegan because I don't want to use dairy, but I am not opposed to a little egg (for you vegetarians reading this question.)
A. My mother loves this recipe for mock meatloaf:
http://www.vegcooking.com/recipeshow.asp?RequestID=149&Search=meatloaf
I steam some broccoli and make a baked or mashed sweet potato and it is a delicious comfort-food meal.
My dad loves this recipe for soup:
http://www.vegcooking.com/recipeshow.asp?RequestID=1328&Search=black+bean
I can serve it as a starter or a whole meal. It can be paired with fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, etc. (all which can be made vegan!). I love the recipe because it gives a certain amount of spice to it, but you can go wild and make it super hot (which is what I like to do).
I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving. No one could tell it was vegan:
http://www.vegcooking.com/recipeshow.asp?RequestID=481
Here's a recipe for vegan gyros:
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?s_type=%2Frecipes.php&q=vegan+gyro&Search=Search&Searcht=Search
I am still on the fence about the cucumber sauce recipe, but it's quite good. If you're not opposed to a little dairy, you might want to buy the sauce from a store.
Those are the ones that recv'd rave reviews from some omnis in my life.
Good luck!
http://www.vegcooking.com/recipeshow.asp?RequestID=149&Search=meatloaf
I steam some broccoli and make a baked or mashed sweet potato and it is a delicious comfort-food meal.
My dad loves this recipe for soup:
http://www.vegcooking.com/recipeshow.asp?RequestID=1328&Search=black+bean
I can serve it as a starter or a whole meal. It can be paired with fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, etc. (all which can be made vegan!). I love the recipe because it gives a certain amount of spice to it, but you can go wild and make it super hot (which is what I like to do).
I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving. No one could tell it was vegan:
http://www.vegcooking.com/recipeshow.asp?RequestID=481
Here's a recipe for vegan gyros:
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?s_type=%2Frecipes.php&q=vegan+gyro&Search=Search&Searcht=Search
I am still on the fence about the cucumber sauce recipe, but it's quite good. If you're not opposed to a little dairy, you might want to buy the sauce from a store.
Those are the ones that recv'd rave reviews from some omnis in my life.
Good luck!
Food options for a lunch Poll?
Q. What are some food options I can put on the lunch menu?
A. - Vegetarian pizza
- Vegetarian chili
- Vegetarian stew with beans and vegetables, potatoes too, if you'd like.
- Vegetarian pot pie
- Veggie stir fry with tofu and vegetables.
- Vegetables, rice and tofu mix.
- Veggie meatloaf/burgers
- Wraps (I like to add avocado, black beans, grilled pineapple and salsa to mine)
- Veggie taco salad; exclude the meat and add beans for your protein source.
- Pastas
- Eggplant parm.
- Lasagnas
Things of that nature.
Here's a website too, incase you want any extra ideas. http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/
- Vegetarian chili
- Vegetarian stew with beans and vegetables, potatoes too, if you'd like.
- Vegetarian pot pie
- Veggie stir fry with tofu and vegetables.
- Vegetables, rice and tofu mix.
- Veggie meatloaf/burgers
- Wraps (I like to add avocado, black beans, grilled pineapple and salsa to mine)
- Veggie taco salad; exclude the meat and add beans for your protein source.
- Pastas
- Eggplant parm.
- Lasagnas
Things of that nature.
Here's a website too, incase you want any extra ideas. http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/
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