Good recipes?

Q. So recently my husband and I have been sort of frightened at some of the things that are unnecessarily put in our food (in the name of preservation, etc.), and have decided that they are no better than poison for our bodies. For this reason, we have made the decision to become vegan, simply because veganism cuts out the things that we find most disturbing--meats, dairy, eggs--and other things that are exposed to horrible environments and processing. I have been a vegetarian in the past (I stopped when we got married because I honestly wasn't doing it very healthfully, and my husband didn't understand back then why I was a vegetarian). Now we are older and wiser and ready to make the jump, but I'm afraid he's going to miss meat, so I'm trying to explore meat substitute products (which I have never explored before). My other concern was that being vegan may be too expensive for our budget.
Any recipe suggestions (esp. with meat subs.), or cost control ideas?
Also, if anyone has any good info pages on the different kinds of meat substitutes and their culinary uses, I would really appreciate it if you sent them my way :)

Thanks.
Sorry to be long (and ignorant), but also, if you knew of any common mistakes that new vegans make, please inform me! Like, what's the deal with gluten?

A. Vegetarian Fake Meats

Bacon (vegan)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (2 recipes for vegan bacon)
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Faken-Veggie-Bacon/Detail.aspx (fake bacon)
(Idea- take a Yam and slice it length wise thinly
soak in soya sauce and fry in oil result Fake Fried bacon!
optional: you might prefer to dip strips in cornmeal for to get a crunchier result!)

Bologna (vegan)
(Idea- Take thinly sliced beets, soak in soy sauce, and fry in oil.)

Beef (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1190/Swiss-Steak/ (swiss steak)
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/recipebox/glutensteaks.html (seitan steaks)
http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=113 (seitan Portobello stroganoff)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefstroganoff.html (mock beef stroganoff)
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm (seitan and shitake mushroom stroganoff)
http://www.vegparadise.com/news18.html (stroganoff from sunburgers)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitanbeefstew.html (seitan mock beef stew)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/222/Seitan-Beef-Cutlets/ (seitan beef cutlets)
http://www.bbqu.net/recipes/403_1.html (ginger grilled tofu steaks with miso mayonnaise)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7586.0 (seitan roast beef sandwiches)
http://kitteekake.blogspot.com/ (seitan spare ribs)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefbourguignon.html (beef bourguignon, from seitan or tempeh)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitancheesesteak.html (seitan cheesesteak)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mincemeat.html (vegetarian mincemeat)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tvpmeatloaf.html (TVP and tofu meatloaf)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/pate.html (veg liver pate)

Breakfast (general)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehhash.html (tempeh hash)

Cabbage rolls(vegetarian)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/veggies/veg-bean.shtml (bean stuffed cabbage rolls)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/crock_po.htm (potato stuffed cabbage rolls..crockpot)

Chicken (vegan)
http://www.chezbettay.com/salads_chicken.html (chicken salad..vegan)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehsalad.html (mock chicken salad)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1153/Buddha-s-Chicken/ (Buddha’s chicken..vegan)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/Meat_subs/881.shtml (chick or italian tofu burgers)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (mock chicken patties)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/223/Seitan-Chicken-Cutlets/ (seitan chicken cutlets)
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-seitan/detail.aspx (seitan chicken)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/669/Breast-of-Tofu/ (chicken breast of tofu)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1372/Chicken-Fried-Tofu/ (chicken fried tofu)
http://donteatoffthesidewalk.com/?page_id=68 (Tempeh “wingz”)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/chowmein.html (mock chicken chow mein)

Clam Chowder
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/oceanchowder.html (Veg clam chowder)

Crab (vegan)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/krab-kakes.html (crab cakes)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehcrabcakes.html (mock crab cakes)

Duck
http://spiceislandvegan.blogspot.com/2006/09/buddhas-mock-peking-duck-or-mu-shu.html (mock tofu duck)
http://tofufortwo.net/2007/10/18/mock-duck-in-black-bean-and-chili-sauce/ (from canned seitan mock duck)
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/bryanna_duck.htm (bryanna’s mock duck from canned seitan)
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/bryanna_duck.htm (using canned seitan duck..oriental tamales)

Fish (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1198/The-Best-Fish-and-Chips/ (fish and chips vegan)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/tunafish.html (vegan tuna fish salad)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/824/Veggie-Tuna-Raw/ (veggie tuna salad)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mocktunasalad.html (mock tuna salad)
http://www.naturalways.com/salomeb.htm (It tastes like tuna..salad)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/soy/faux.shtml (faux fish cakes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1155/Fish/ (fish fry vegan)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=14902.0 (baked tofishy)

Gravy (vegan)
http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/recipes/quick-and-easy-to-prepare-recipes_6.html
http://www.veganrepresent.com/forums/archive/index.php?t-2936.html
http://grazingrecipes.blogspot.com/ (scroll down)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/gravy.html

Ham (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1156/Mock-Ham/ (mock ham)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=10803.0 (tofu ham)
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetarian/r/vegetarianham.htm (vegetarian ham from bean curd sheets)

Lamb
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mocklambcurry.html (mock lamb curry)

Lobster (vegetarian)
http://www.lobsterlib.com/taste.html (vegan lobster recipe..with seitan)
http://www.vegieworld.com/cart/product_pages.asp?id=271 (to purchase)

Meat (general fakes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/category/meat/ (list of lots of fake meat recipes)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockrecipes.html (several recipes)
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm (several seitan recipes..scroll down for Mock BBQ Pork)

Pork (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/225/Seitan-Pork-Cutlets/ (seitan pork cutlets)
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm (scroll down for mock BBQ pork)

Sausages (vegan)
http://www.webvalue.net/recipes/sausage.shtml (veggie sausages, not with tofu..seitan?)
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/159154/how_to_make_seitan.html (making seitan from whole wheat flour, page 1)
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/159154/how_to_make_seitan.html?page=2 (making seitan from whole wheat flour, page 2..has some tips on seasoning it for sausage flavor)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/sausage.html (tofu tempeh sausages)

Sloppy Joes
http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=2059 (lentil sloppy joes)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (TVP sloppy Joes)

Turkey (vegan)
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/seitanrecipes.htm#Deborah's%20Two-Layer%20'Turkey'%20Roast (seitan and tofu turkey roast)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/889/Turkey-A-La-Mincus/ (Vegan seitan turkey)
http://www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com/page/page/1435893.htm#turkey (bryanna’s seitan turkey and other vegan holiday recipes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/817/Seiturkey-with-Cornbread-Dressing/ (turkey with gravy and stuffing)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/822/Tofu-Not-a-Turkey/ (tofu not-a-turkey)
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/vegan-recipes/tofu-turkey.htm (tofu turkey with stuffing)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/soy/oven-roasted.shtml (oven roasted tom tofu)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/thanksgi.htm (Thanksgiving lentil loaf, gravy)
http://www.vegparadise.com/otherbirds411.html (noasted nurkey, from nuts)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/nut-roast.html (peta’s vegan nutroast)
see other loafs under “veggie loafs” below..

TVP
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (TVP sloppy Joes)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm#contest2 (TVP and bean burgers)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1447/Mom-s-Michigan-Meatloaf/ (TVP meatloaf)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitanbeefstew.html (TVP mock beef stew)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefstroganoff.html (mock beef stroganoff)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/chowmein.html (mock chicken chow mein)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tvpmeatloaf.html (TVP and tofu meatloaf)

Veal (vegan)
http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/tofu/tofu-cutlets (veal parmesan..tofu cutlets)
http://www.chow.com/recipes/10596 (seitan veal picatta)

Veggie Burgers
http://search.foodnetwork.com/food/recipe/boy+meets+grill+portobello+mushrooms/search.do?searchString=boy+meets+grill+portobello+mushrooms&site=food&gosearch=&searchType=Recipe (boy meets grill , grilled Portobello mushrooms)
http://www.webvalue.net/recipes/american.htm#ssb (super soy burgers with soy beans mashed)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=6890 (veggie burgers)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=1704 (mushroom cheddar vegetarian burgers)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm (award winning burgers)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm#contest2 (more award winning burgers)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (recipes with tofu)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (unsloppy joes)
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/oamc/gardenburg.html (garden burgers)
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/topsecretrecipeslite1.html (original gardenburger copycat recipe)
http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=*%20vegetarian%20burgers (lots of veggie burgers)
http://www.vegan-food.net/category/patties/ (lots of recipes)
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/meatless-recipes/meatless-burger-recipes.html (2 pages)
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/recipes/tofu-burgers.php?menu1_id=2&menu2_id=13 (vegan tofu burgers)
http://www.vegparadise.com/news18.html (sunburgers..sunflower seeds)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (tofu walnut patties)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=6890 (veggie burgers with tofu)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=3953 (vegan tofu burger)
http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/sandwiches/tightwad-lentil-burgers (tightwad lentil burgers)
http://www.recipeatlas.com/specialdietrecipes/vegetarianrecipes/lentilriceburgerrecipe.html (lentil rice burger with sweet potato)
http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/recipes/have-you-tried-tofu_2.html (sweet potato burgers with tofu)
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/cropfactsheets/teff.html#Recipes (teff burgers)

Veggie Loafs
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/recipebox/meatloaf2.html (neatloaf)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/holiday/holiday-lentil.shtml (holiday lentil loaf)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/nut-roast.html (PETA holiday cashew loaf with gravy)
http://www.johnrussell.n

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vegetarian?

Q. anyone knows the kinds of vegetarian meat?? i only know is the gluten, and my family don't like it when i used it in my recipe. can you please give me some other kind?? tnx
tnx!!! when i bought gluten they said ähh veg. meat" that's why i think it's called a veg. meat. tnx to ur answer, but i want to know is there any other except from boca?? i want to know more kinds so i can choose.
tnx evrybody, the truth is i'm the only vegetarian, in my family i just want to show them that vegetable is delicious, that why i'm searching kinds of fake meat. tnx to all

A. The gluten you refer to is called seitan, it is basically wheat gluten.

You can use tofu or tempeh in it's place. It's not "meat", but it is a meat stand-in in a lot of recipes. I've even had really good vegan stroganoff with tempeh before!

Tempeh is fermented soybeans, it tastes sort of nutty and odd, it's an acquired taste, but it is wonderful if you use it with sauces, marinades, or fry it (when breaded and fried, it is almost chicken-like).

Tofu comes in many varieties. You can have very soft silken tofu, which is good for deserts, baking, smoothies and dips. There are firmer varieties of tofu that you can use in the place of eggs in many recipes (look up tofu eggless egg salad recipes, or tofu eggless scrambled eggs). It is wonderfully versatile and a staple in my home.

I would also suggest cooking more with beans. They are very flexible. You can make a vegan meatloaf-like dish with black beans, veggies, pine nuts and some ketchup and spices.

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Vegetarian "Meat Loaf"?

Q. One of my staff is a vegetarian but remembers loving meatloaf! Since her last day at work is coming up on the 28th, I wanted to try to make something that would satisfy her craving while sticking with the vegetarian diet she prefers. Help!

A. Go to the Morningstar Farms website (www.morningstarfarms.com). They have a recipe for "meatless loaf" using their meatless crumbles. It's really good if you follow the recipe exactly. I've tried adding things and it doesn't come out as firm - but then again, I always had a hard time with "real" meatloaf too. LOL Don't forget to add ketchup on top during the last few minutes of baking... makes it taste much more like meatloaf than if you leave it plain. :)

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Going vegetarian, school lunch ideas?

Q. My veggie-friendly friends have finally talked me, a meat-loving carnivore into going "green". Unfortunately I'm still in eighth grade, and restricted to a school menu. Any help with food ideas?

BTW, about the whole "Your still growing" thing, I haven't grown at all since the sixth grade..;(

A. I have been there! I went vegan when I was 12 and it was tough for me, but I managed to eat well at school.

Some ideas:
-bean salads (good beans to use are garbanzos/chickpeas, black beans, and black-eyed beans)
-mock "sloppy joe" sandwiches (use Morningstar brand crumbles in place of beef in any recipe or use on of these recipes: http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=9635.0 and http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=15762.0)
-pasta salad
-sandwiches with marinated roasted tofu (available pre-made from Whole Foods and Trader Joes, or look for recipes online)
-vegetarian "meatloaf" (lots of recipes are available online
-baked potato with fixin's or "potato angels" (http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=32280.0)
-fruit, yogurt, and granola combo with a hearty muffin (e.g. banana or carrot or bran muffin...there are loads of recipes online)
-hummus with tortilla chips, veggies, or pita chips
-sandwiches with vegetarian "lunchmeat"
-vegetarian chili (with cornbread if you want)
-calzones
-waldorf salad

There are lots of websites with more ideas, too...see sources below

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How can I make cheese using rennin?

Q. I teach a middle school biotechnology class and we are talking about agriculture biotechnology. I really want to demonstrate how to make cheese with rennin in class but can't seem to find a recipe I used a while ago. I know it was a mozzarella cheese that we made last time but any would be fine.

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Does Anyone Know of Any Delicious Egg Dinner Dishes?

Q. I want some delicious meal ideas and/or recipes for egg dishes (omelets, souffles, huevo rancheros, etc.).

Any info. 2 share, folks?

A. My very favorite egg dish is an Italian Frittata. It is a type of omlette and it is my way of using up leftovers. I can't give you exact measurements for all the ingredients, because as I said I add leftovers.

Frittata
Serves 2 with leftovers, maybe

1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green or red bell pepper, chopped if you have one.
2-3 clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil or a little more if needed
6 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano and basil or 1 teaspoon of your favorite herbs.
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/4-1/2 cup grated cheese (you can choose any cheese from grated parmigiana to grated cheddar)

Leftovers you can add to the beaten eggs. Cooked potatoes, cooked vegetables - broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, broccoli raab, raw spinach chopped, cherry or regular tomatoes including those that are getting soft and wrinkled, leftover chopped canned tomatoes, deli meats, cooked sausage, meatloaf, cooked chicken, beef, pork etc., pasta and beans.

Preheat the oven to 350F degrees
Heat the oil in a 10-12 inch non-stick ovenproof skillet or frying pan. Saute the onions and peppers (if using) until soft, add the minced garlic and saute about 30 seconds.
Add approximately 1 - 1 1/2 cups of leftovers to the beaten eggs along with 1/2 the grated cheese, the herbs, salt and pepper. Add more oil to the skillet if necessary. Pour the egg mixture over the onions etc. in the pan. Allow to set for a bit then pull the eggs in from the sides, allowing the raw egg to fill in where the cooked egg was pulled in. Do this a few time, then garnish the Frittata with the rest of the grated cheese and put it in the oven for about 20-30 minute or until cooked through and slightly golden on top. Slide out onto a large round plate, cut in wedges and serve with a garlic or any good bread.

Frittatas are good eaten hot, room temperature or cold.
The best frittatas do contain cheese, and should have at least one leftover vegetable, some type of meat and leftover potatoes or pasta or beans. If your vegetarian, leave out the meat, you will still have great inexpensive meal.

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Pros and Cons of Being a Vegetarian?

Q. I absolutely love animals and am debating about whether or not I should become a vegetarian. The reason I want to become a vegetarian is more so of a control issue. With all of the wars, issues with the government etc. I feel like my lifestyle is one of the few things that I have some control over. I like meat but I don't like the fact that meat without growth hormones and junk doesn't taste good as opposed to meat that does include the harmful chemicals. Also I don't like that unless I personally start my own farm that I can't know for sure how the animals are treated and if they are killed humanely. I'm worried about becoming a vegetarian because I like meat (corn beef, steak, ribs, bacon, hot dogs, meatloaf, pork chops etc.) but at the sametime I don't want to contribute to the inhuman murder of animals. Another thing is that when I brought it up to my parents they are fine with me becoming a vegetarian but they said they aren't planning on fixing any special meals for me and that if we're having meat that I will have to fix something myself for dinner. The second thing I'm worried about is staying healthy. A couple of months ago I was anemic and had to take iron supplements and I'm worried about being anemic again as most sources of iron come from meat. If I do decide to become a vegetarian how far should I take it. Should I just rule out all meat (including like chicken stock etc.?). What are the pros and cons of becoming a vegetarian? Also a friend of mine told me that eating meat puts you at higher risk for cancer...is that true? That kinda freaked me out. Then again there are always talks about people claiming almost anything is linked to cancer.

A. LIFE puts you at a higher risk for cancer. But some things are associated with cancer.
My sister was a vegetarian for decades, and relied on soy for her protein source (soy and quinoa are the only complete proteins .. otherwise you are eating legumes and grains together). She got thyroid cancer, and had to have her thyroid killed, and now she has to mess with adusting the level of synthroid medication (artifical thyroid hormone).
She found out a couple years after her thyroid cancer that too much soy in the diet is associated with thyroid cancer.

Pro's of vegetarianism:
1. It's cheaper
2. You get to feel proud about yourself as long as it's not arrogance)

Con's:
1. You have to understand protein sources and how to get complete protein in your diet. AND Iron sources too. This means you have to preplan all your meals, checking out the nutritional content ahead of time .. until you have it all in your head.
2. You have to like legumes (beans, lentils, etc) and be prepared for more flatulence. Cheese and eggs have protein but are not healthy to eat on a daily basis. Nuts are fattening. Soy is okay but not every day. Quinoa .. we don't know yet. Best not to rely on it every day.
Most of your protein will be legumes eaten with grains (beans and rice, peanut butter on whole wheat bread, lentils and rice, etc).
3. It takes a lot more complicated recipes to make the food tasty. It's not like you can slap a bunch of garbanzo beans on the barbecue and cook then up in 10 minutes for supper. In the case of your parents, its the difference between having to cook at all and having to do complicated meals.

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How do I tell my mom, I want to become a...?

Q. Vegetarian.
I love animals, and I don't want to see them get hurt, and know that I'm eating it.
I have eaten meat all of my life, and I just don't want to anymore.
Please help me because, all we eat in my house is meat.
And I know this will be a healthier lifestyle.
Thanks!

A. First, you must do some research.

Your mother's primary concern will likely be your health, so be sure you can answer her questions. Have sources that demonstrate that it is perfectly possible for you to grow up strong and healthy without eating meat (or having a gallon of milk and 6 eggs a day to "make up for it").

Know the nutritional requirements for a fe/male your age and size (taking into account level of physical activity) and come up with examples of good vegetarian sources of the various nutrients. She will probably be mostly concerned about protein and iron. She might ask about B vitamins. Look it up, know how much you need and where you'll get it from.

Do some additional research so you can point out the health benefits of vegetarianism. (Not only do you want to demonstrate that it isn't dangerous to be a vegetarian, you want to show that it's actually beneficial.)

Get some recipes and cookbooks and learn how to make some stuff. You will be cooking for yourself a lot more these days. It is unfair and immature to expect your mom to start making a separate meal for you every night, so get ready for some Emeril action. (Note: yelling BAM! randomly might make your parents think you've gone off the deep end, so keep it down to a dull roar.)

If you are old enough to work, get a part-time job so you can purchase cookbooks and any special ingredients you may want (tofu, seitan, nut milk, etc). If you get an allowance or have money from birthday or holiday gifts, use some of it to invest in literature and/or exotic food. Heck, see if Mom and Dad will pay you to wash the car or mow the lawn. Use that money to buy stuff. (Being willing to invest your own time and money in a venture shows people that you're serious.)

Offer to help cook dinner once in awhile. Say everyone is having meatloaf for dinner. Say that you'll do the mashed potatoes and veggie. Make the salad as well. Make a rich mushroom gravy for everyone to use (if you make your own stock for it, it'll be extra-good). Heat yourself up a Boca burger (or whatever "central protein piece" you want) and help Mom serve. If everyone is having spaghetti with meatballs, ask Mom to buy the chunky extra-veggie sauce and set some aside for you before she adds the meatballs. Make the garlic bread and chop the onions, garlic, mushrooms, etc for her. In other words, you need to demonstrate that this is not going to create a lot of extra work for her.

Best of luck to you.

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Tips on a vegetarian diet for a week?

Q. My doc said this would be good for me. I just wanna know the food that i should eat. Thanks.

A. Well, it can be very simple, especially if you are just vegetarian and not vegan. In your frozen foods section you will find morningstar farms products, which are especially good, and also boca....

You can get the morningstar farms "grillers recipe crumbles" which is a vegan substitute for ground beef. I use this to make tacos, and spaghetti with "no-meat" sauce.

Since it's spring time and grilling season is here (where I live anyway), you can do grilled veggie- kabobs....You can eat rennet-free cheeses (sargento is animal rennet free, except their harder cheeses (parmesan, asiago, and provolone, etc))

Make some fab salads, or blackbean burgers (can of beans, some crackers and an egg or so, you make it sorta like a typical meatloaf and then form patties for the grill).

Good Luck, and when in doubt, check out some v&v recipe boards or vegetariantimes.com

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What is a complete source of protein a vegetarian could eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner?

Q.

A. startyourmornign with yougurt and granola like a parfait you make it layer yogurt granola and berries in a disposable cup ... hell eat it in your way to work if your on the bus or train but wait if you are in the car.
Buy some morningstarfarms brand bacon( vegetarian) and make some veggie BLTS... toast 2 slices of bread and spread mayo or mustardmix and add lettuce tomato and morningstar veggie bacon( cooked iin micro or stovetop) on topof sandwich,,,add some applceslices with caramel dip or veggie chips from the WHole foods store... for dinner try morningstarfarms crumbles with your fave pAsta sauce and spaghetti noodlesyou can add olives or bell peppers or anything really and have a vegan dinner ORyou can make meatloaf from morningstarfarms go to their website or ask for my email and i would be glad to email you the recipe and soups and you can even make a chicken potpie from morningstar farms soy chicken strips and i have my recipe if yoou would like to email me


ps I CAN GIVE YOU LUNCH EXTRA RECIPES TOO

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Help! What is your favorite vegetarian dinner? We recently converted and need ideas!!!?

Q.

A. I was raised vegetarian and love the worthington and Loma Linda foods. You can find them in most stores in a section by themself. I asked a manager of a major grocery store one time, showed him a couple labels and they stocked it for me.

The canned fake chicken has a taste and texture of it's own but is really delicious in my opinion. You can do countless things with the vegeburger. I have fooled non vegetarians with vegeburger making a meatloaf and they loved it. I told them what it was after they took a couple bites and told me it was great, they did not believe they were NOT eating real meat!
One of my favorite all time for lunch is sliced nuteena (canned Loma Linda foods) and mayo with or without tomatoe maybe a sprinkle of salt if you like. One really special treat for me is the loma linda (made in loma linda, CA) is the OHHHH Tender bits. Here is one way I love to prepare and any non vegearian I served to ( three of them at different times) that has tried them loves them!!
RECIPE #1
1. With a fork, dip a tender bit from the can one at a time, into bowl of seasoned approx 1 cup of flour, or use a zip lock and shake it like shake n bake. (I eat these cold too, a couple while I am cooking them before I put the flour on)
2. Place floured tender bit into hot cooking grease on medium heat, olive oil preferred but whatever you use.
3. Turn when golden brown. Usually cook on three sides to avoid flour being dry. It will just start to go crispy.
4. serve hot.
MMM

RECIPE #2 (lunch)
you can do this with no dishes, just a fork or knife to spread the mayo.

Ingredients: Bread, Nuteena (good alone too!!) This 'meat' has a nice peanut taste.
1. open can of Loma Linda nuteena on both ends. You may have done this trick with dog food or cold cranbery sauce, if not you gotta try it. push the food through by pushing into the can with both lids cut but not removed, a little ways out one end. Carefully remove the lid that you pushed out and use the lid to slice off pieces and place on mayo'ed bread. That is the best way to remove all the meat in one piece.
Or. You can open one end, use a knife to cut a slice out at a time from the can by slicing at a slight angle with the first slice thicker on one end and it comes out sorta oblong.

3. The frozen garden burgers are wonderful for breakfast lunch or dinner if you fry them in hot butter, or olive oil or choice of frying substance, and while hot, place on mayo'ed toasted or not bread. I like mine with a slice of tomatoe.

This is making me hungry!

I eat a lot of baked potatoes alone with all the toppings for a snack.

I love being a vegetarian, the cost is a litlte high on the canned foods, as you will see in the website below, but I believe it is worth every cent when it comes to eating healthy and especially if you enjoy the flavors. Try one of ecah and go back and get your favorites each time.

A suggestion without intent to offend anyone: Drop into a Seventh Day Adventist Church on a Saturday just about noon, as they are coming out, by nature they all hang out and talk and visit for a few minutes before they go off to eat lunch, or leave a note on the door for one to call you, and ask them for some recipes. They are vegetarians and have all the ideas!! Guaranteed, and some super nice people to boot! I guarantee these are the most non-judging Christian people and care unconditionally about everyone. --Do not fear they are like family even if they do not know you and they will not try to trap you into joining like somme churches I have seen, they will only offer a nice invite if anything!! Lovely people. Any city, guaranteed! Or you can try it on your own, just a suggestion on the Church and I do not wish to offend anyone. I back these suggestions with my heart. Please use them if you wish.

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I need a dinner idea! ASAP! I had a great idea and it was turned down : (?

Q. I wanted to make Mac-and-Cheese and Meatloaf for dinner but my mom said no, because she doesn't want to run the oven.

We have meatlovers and vegetarians....So something that could go either way.

Maybe something different, but not scary. Because we have alot of picky kids.

Recipes, websites, or just a food title. Anything helps!

A. I don't blame your mom; it can get pretty hot!

You can make the macaroni and cheese on the stove instead of baking it. You won't have the delicious crust on top, but you make it pretty much the same way. Cook the pasta and then make a cheese sauce with sauteed onions and garlic, milk, cheese, and a little nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Then, just stir in your pasta and voila.

You can make chili with the ground meat. Or, if the kids prefer, saute onions and garlic, brown the meat and then just add some taco seasoning.

Don't forget to add some veggies! Enjoy your meal and thank you for helping your mom with the cooking.

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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.)

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!

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Vegetarian Meatloaf that also makes good leftovers for sandwiches?

Q. I have several recipes that I use for vege "meatloaf", but all of mine seem to turn mushy after a night in the fridge, so they don't make good sandwich leftovers. Anyone have a good one that doesn't go mushy?

A. ok, this recipe may sound odd, but look at the ratings and comments; it's my favorite! leftovers are perfect for sandwiches. super easy to make with basic ingredients, too.
http://www.recipezaar.com/88753

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Does anyone have the recipe from Omega Institute for their vegetarian meatloaf? It is outstanding. thanks?

Q. I was there recently and this dish was outstanding. Also they offered a vegan gravy to go with it. That recipe would be appreciated as well.

A. Try this site:

http://vegweb.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=8e29a428a66dda3115f2380e952130e8&action=search2

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Is there such thing as "vegetarian" meatloaf? Can you help provide a recipe?

Q. By meatloaf, I mean something that sort of resembles a meatloaf made from ground beef (except using soy flour or some other vegetarian ingredient). It can contain eggs and/or milk-- no need to be vegan. Thanks.

A. Here's the meatloaf recipe I use...I found it on vegcooking.com. The ironic thing about this is that I HATED meatloaf when I was a meat-eater, but I like this version (go figure!). Enjoy!

~Mama's Mock Meatloaf~
Better than what mom used to make. Serve it with ketchup, mashed potatoes, and gravy.

1 medium onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced (optional)
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 packages beef–flavor Gimme Lean Beef
1/4 cup oatmeal, dry
2 slices white bread, crumbled
3 Tbsp. ketchup
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. pepper

Coating ingredients:
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

• Sauté the onion and green pepper in the oil over medium heat until soft. Combine in a bowl with the ground beef alternative, oatmeal, bread, ketchup, garlic salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix with a spoon or your hands.
• Press the mixture into an oiled loaf pan. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together the ingredients for the coating and set aside.
• Remove the loaf from the oven and turn it out onto a baking sheet. Spread the coating over the entire loaf. Cook, uncovered, for another 15 minutes.

Makes 6 servings

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i need help makin vegetarian foods and snacks with the non-vegetarian stuff i already have any help?

Q. im newly becoming a vegetarian and i live at home and my family members are not vegetarians and so i need help finding things i can eat that are okay for vegetarians to eat..please help me out by giving me some...

A. Here is links to fake meats that maybe you can fix and you could all eat...you can't really copy the list unless you click on each one and save them, because YA cuts them off at the ends...

Vegetarian Fake Meats

Bacon (vegan)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (2 recipes for vegan bacon)
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Faken-Veggie-Bacon/Detail.aspx (fake bacon)
(Idea- take a Yam and slice it length wise thinly
soak in soya sauce and fry in oil result Fake Fried bacon!
optional: you might prefer to dip strips in cornmeal for to get a crunchier result!)

Bologna (vegan)
(Idea- Take thinly sliced beets, soak in soy sauce, and fry in oil.)

Beef (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1190/Swiss-Steak/ (swiss steak)
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/recipebox/glutensteaks.html (seitan steaks)
http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=113 (seitan Portobello stroganoff)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefstroganoff.html (mock beef stroganoff)
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm (seitan and shitake mushroom stroganoff)
http://www.vegparadise.com/news18.html (stroganoff from sunburgers)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitanbeefstew.html (seitan mock beef stew)
http://www.vegparadise.com/news18.html (stroganoff from sunburgers)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/222/Seitan-Beef-Cutlets/ (seitan beef cutlets)
http://www.bbqu.net/recipes/403_1.html (ginger grilled tofu steaks with miso mayonnaise)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7586.0 (seitan roast beef sandwiches)
http://kitteekake.blogspot.com/ (seitan spare ribs)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefbourguignon.html (beef bourguignon, from seitan or tempeh)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitancheesesteak.html (seitan cheesesteak)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mincemeat.html (vegetarian mincemeat)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tvpmeatloaf.html (TVP and tofu meatloaf)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/pate.html (veg liver pate)

Breakfast (general)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehhash.html (tempeh hash)

Cabbage rolls(vegetarian)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/veggies/veg-bean.shtml (bean stuffed cabbage rolls)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/crock_po.htm (potato stuffed cabbage rolls..crockpot)

Chicken (vegan)
http://www.chezbettay.com/salads_chicken.html (chicken salad..vegan)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehsalad.html (mock chicken salad)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1153/Buddha-s-Chicken/ (Buddha’s chicken..vegan)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/Meat_subs/881.shtml (chick or italian tofu burgers)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (mock chicken patties)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/223/Seitan-Chicken-Cutlets/ (seitan chicken cutlets)
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-seitan/detail.aspx (seitan chicken)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/669/Breast-of-Tofu/ (chicken breast of tofu)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1372/Chicken-Fried-Tofu/ (chicken fried tofu)
http://donteatoffthesidewalk.com/?page_id=68 (Tempeh “wingz”)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/chowmein.html (mock chicken chow mein)

Clam Chowder
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/oceanchowder.html (Veg clam chowder)

Crab (vegan)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/krab-kakes.html (crab cakes)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehcrabcakes.html (mock crab cakes)

Duck
http://spiceislandvegan.blogspot.com/2006/09/buddhas-mock-peking-duck-or-mu-shu.html (mock tofu duck)
http://tofufortwo.net/2007/10/18/mock-duck-in-black-bean-and-chili-sauce/ (from canned seitan mock duck)
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/bryanna_duck.htm (bryanna’s mock duck from canned seitan)
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/bryanna_duck.htm (using canned seitan duck..oriental tamales)

Fish (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1198/The-Best-Fish-and-Chips/ (fish and chips vegan)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/tunafish.html (vegan tuna fish salad)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/824/Veggie-Tuna-Raw/ (veggie tuna salad)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mocktunasalad.html (mock tuna salad)
http://www.naturalways.com/salomeb.htm (It tastes like tuna..salad)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/soy/faux.shtml (faux fish cakes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1155/Fish/ (fish fry vegan)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=14902.0 (baked tofishy)

Gravy (vegan)
http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/recipes/quick-and-easy-to-prepare-recipes_6.html
http://www.veganrepresent.com/forums/archive/index.php?t-2936.html
http://grazingrecipes.blogspot.com/ (scroll down)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/gravy.html

Ham (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1156/Mock-Ham/ (mock ham)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=10803.0 (tofu ham)
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetarian/r/vegetarianham.htm (vegetarian ham from bean curd sheets)

Lamb
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mocklambcurry.html (mock lamb curry)

Lobster (vegetarian)
http://www.lobsterlib.com/taste.html (vegan lobster recipe..with seitan)
http://www.vegieworld.com/cart/product_pages.asp?id=271 (to purchase)

Meat (general fakes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/category/meat/ (list of lots of fake meat recipes)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockrecipes.html (several recipes)
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm (several seitan recipes..scroll down for Mock BBQ Pork)

Pork (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/225/Seitan-Pork-Cutlets/ (seitan pork cutlets)
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm (scroll down for mock BBQ pork)

Sausages (vegan)
http://www.webvalue.net/recipes/sausage.shtml (veggie sausages, not with tofu..seitan?)
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/159154/how_to_make_seitan.html (making seitan from whole wheat flour, page 1)
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/159154/how_to_make_seitan.html?page=2 (making seitan from whole wheat flour, page 2..has some tips on seasoning it for sausage flavor)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/sausage.html (tofu tempeh sausages)

Sloppy Joes
http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=2059 (lentil sloppy joes)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (TVP sloppy Joes)

Turkey (vegan)
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/seitanrecipes.htm#Deborah's%20Two-Layer%20'Turkey'%20Roast (seitan and tofu turkey roast)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/889/Turkey-A-La-Mincus/ (Vegan seitan turkey)
http://www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com/page/page/1435893.htm#turkey (bryanna’s seitan turkey and other vegan holiday recipes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/817/Seiturkey-with-Cornbread-Dressing/ (turkey with gravy and stuffing)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/822/Tofu-Not-a-Turkey/ (tofu not-a-turkey)
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/vegan-recipes/tofu-turkey.htm (tofu turkey with stuffing)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/soy/oven-roasted.shtml (oven roasted tom tofu)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/thanksgi.htm (Thanksgiving lentil loaf, gravy)
http://www.vegparadise.com/otherbirds411.html (noasted nurkey, from nuts)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/nut-roast.html (peta’s vegan nutroast)
see other loafs under “veggie loafs” below..

TVP
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (TVP sloppy Joes)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm#contest2 (TVP and bean burgers)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1447/Mom-s-Michigan-Meatloaf/ (TVP meatloaf)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitanbeefstew.html (TVP mock beef stew)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefstroganoff.html (mock beef stroganoff)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/chowmein.html (mock chicken chow mein)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tvpmeatloaf.html (TVP and tofu meatloaf)

Veal (vegan)
http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/tofu/tofu-cutlets (veal parmesan..tofu cutlets)
http://www.chow.com/recipes/10596 (seitan veal picatta)

Veggie Burgers
http://search.foodnetwork.com/food/recipe/boy+meets+grill+portobello+mushrooms/search.do?searchString=boy+meets+grill+portobello+mushrooms&site=food&gosearch=&searchType=Recipe (boy meets grill , grilled Portobello mushrooms)
http://www.webvalue.net/recipes/american.htm#ssb (super soy burgers with soy beans mashed)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=6890 (veggie burgers)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=1704 (mushroom cheddar vegetarian burgers)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm (award winning burgers)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm#contest2 (more award winning burgers)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (recipes with tofu)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (unsloppy joes)
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/oamc/gardenburg.html (garden burgers)
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/topsecretrecipeslite1.html (original gardenburger copycat recipe)
http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=*%20vegetarian%20burgers (lots of veggie burgers)
http://www.vegan-food.net/category/patties/ (lots of recipes)
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/meatless-recipes/meatless-burger-recipes.html (2 pages)
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/recipes/tofu-burgers.php?menu1_id=2&menu2_id=13 (vegan tofu burgers)
http://www.vegparadise.com/news18.html (sunburgers..sunflower seeds)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (tofu walnut patties)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=6890 (veggie burgers with tofu)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=3953 (vegan tofu burger)
http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/sandwiches/tightwad-lentil-burgers (tightwad lentil burgers)
http://www.recipeatlas.com/specialdietrecipes/vegetarianrecipes/lentilriceburgerrecipe.html (lentil rice burger with sweet potato)
http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/recipes/have-you-tried-tofu_2.html (sweet potato burgers with tofu)
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/cropfactsheets/teff.html#Recipes (teff burgers)

Veggie

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What kind of sandwich? vegan style...........please?

Q. I've been craving sandwich ....any good ones out there like is there such thing like vegan ham or turkey products...

A. You can buy fake meats in the grocery store frozen food section, like Morningstar farms, Quorn or Bocca...sometimes they use eggs I think though..read the labels. Here are some links to recipes..

Vegetarian Fake Meats

Bacon (vegan)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (2 recipes for vegan bacon)
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Faken-Veggie-Bacon/Detail.aspx (fake bacon)
(Idea- take a Yam and slice it length wise thinly
soak in soya sauce and fry in oil result Fake Fried bacon!
optional: you might prefer to dip strips in cornmeal for to get a crunchier result!)

Bologna (vegan)
(Idea- Take thinly sliced beets, soak in soy sauce, and fry in oil.)

Beef (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1190/Swiss-Steak/ (swiss steak)
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/recipebox/glutensteaks.html (seitan steaks)
http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=113 (seitan Portobello stroganoff)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefstroganoff.html (mock beef stroganoff)
http://www.vrg.org/recipes/vjseitan.htm (seitan and shitake mushroom stroganoff)
http://www.vegparadise.com/news18.html (stroganoff from sunburgers)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitanbeefstew.html (seitan mock beef stew)
http://www.vegparadise.com/news18.html (stroganoff from sunburgers)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/222/Seitan-Beef-Cutlets/ (seitan beef cutlets)
http://www.bbqu.net/recipes/403_1.html (ginger grilled tofu steaks with miso mayonnaise)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=7586.0 (seitan roast beef sandwiches)
http://kitteekake.blogspot.com/ (seitan spare ribs)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefbourguignon.html (beef bourguignon, from seitan or tempeh)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitancheesesteak.html (seitan cheesesteak)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mincemeat.html (vegetarian mincemeat)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tvpmeatloaf.html (TVP and tofu meatloaf)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/pate.html (veg liver pate)

Breakfast (general)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehhash.html (tempeh hash)

Cabbage rolls(vegetarian)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/veggies/veg-bean.shtml (bean stuffed cabbage rolls)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/crock_po.htm (potato stuffed cabbage rolls..crockpot)

Chicken (vegan)
http://www.chezbettay.com/salads_chicken.html (chicken salad..vegan)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehsalad.html (mock chicken salad)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1153/Buddha-s-Chicken/ (Buddha’s chicken..vegan)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/Meat_subs/881.shtml (chick or italian tofu burgers)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (mock chicken patties)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/223/Seitan-Chicken-Cutlets/ (seitan chicken cutlets)
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-seitan/detail.aspx (seitan chicken)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/669/Breast-of-Tofu/ (chicken breast of tofu)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1372/Chicken-Fried-Tofu/ (chicken fried tofu)
http://donteatoffthesidewalk.com/?page_id=68 (Tempeh “wingz”)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/chowmein.html (mock chicken chow mein)

Clam Chowder
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/oceanchowder.html (Veg clam chowder)

Crab (vegan)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/krab-kakes.html (crab cakes)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tempehcrabcakes.html (mock crab cakes)

Duck
http://spiceislandvegan.blogspot.com/2006/09/buddhas-mock-peking-duck-or-mu-shu.html (mock tofu duck)
http://tofufortwo.net/2007/10/18/mock-duck-in-black-bean-and-chili-sauce/ (from canned seitan mock duck)
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/bryanna_duck.htm (bryanna’s mock duck from canned seitan)
http://www.vegsource.com/articles/bryanna_duck.htm (using canned seitan duck..oriental tamales)

Fish (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1198/The-Best-Fish-and-Chips/ (fish and chips vegan)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/tunafish.html (vegan tuna fish salad)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/824/Veggie-Tuna-Raw/ (veggie tuna salad)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mocktunasalad.html (mock tuna salad)
http://www.naturalways.com/salomeb.htm (It tastes like tuna..salad)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/soy/faux.shtml (faux fish cakes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1155/Fish/ (fish fry vegan)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=14902.0 (baked tofishy)

Gravy (vegan)
http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/recipes/quick-and-easy-to-prepare-recipes_6.html
http://www.veganrepresent.com/forums/archive/index.php?t-2936.html
http://grazingrecipes.blogspot.com/ (scroll down)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/gravy.html

Ham (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1156/Mock-Ham/ (mock ham)
http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=10803.0 (tofu ham)
http://chinesefood.about.com/od/vegetarian/r/vegetarianham.htm (vegetarian ham from bean curd sheets)

Lamb
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mocklambcurry.html (mock lamb curry)

Lobster (vegetarian)
http://www.lobsterlib.com/taste.html (vegan lobster recipe..with seitan)
http://www.vegieworld.com/cart/product_pages.asp?id=271 (to purchase)

Meat (general fakes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/category/meat/ (list of lots of fake meat recipes)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockrecipes.html (several recipes)

Pork (vegan)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/225/Seitan-Pork-Cutlets/ (seitan pork cutlets)

Sausages (vegan)
http://www.webvalue.net/recipes/sausage.shtml (veggie sausages, not with tofu..seitan?)
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/159154/how_to_make_seitan.html (making seitan from whole wheat flour, page 1)
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/159154/how_to_make_seitan.html?page=2 (making seitan from whole wheat flour, page 2..has some tips on seasoning it for sausage flavor)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/sausage.html (tofu tempeh sausages)

Sloppy Joes
http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=2059 (lentil sloppy joes)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (TVP sloppy Joes)

Turkey (vegan)
http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/seitanrecipes.htm#Deborah's%20Two-Layer%20'Turkey'%20Roast (seitan and tofu turkey roast)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/889/Turkey-A-La-Mincus/ (Vegan seitan turkey)
http://www.bryannaclarkgrogan.com/page/page/1435893.htm#turkey (bryanna’s seitan turkey and other vegan holiday recipes)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/817/Seiturkey-with-Cornbread-Dressing/ (turkey with gravy and stuffing)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/822/Tofu-Not-a-Turkey/ (tofu not-a-turkey)
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/vegan-recipes/tofu-turkey.htm (tofu turkey with stuffing)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/soy/oven-roasted.shtml (oven roasted tom tofu)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/thanksgi.htm (Thanksgiving lentil loaf, gravy)
http://www.vegparadise.com/otherbirds411.html (noasted nurkey, from nuts)
http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/nut-roast.html (peta’s vegan nutroast)
see other loafs under “veggie loafs” below..

TVP
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (TVP sloppy Joes)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm#contest2 (TVP and bean burgers)
http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/1447/Mom-s-Michigan-Meatloaf/ (TVP meatloaf)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/seitanbeefstew.html (TVP mock beef stew)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/mockbeefstroganoff.html (mock beef stroganoff)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/chowmein.html (mock chicken chow mein)
http://www.theveggietable.com/recipes/tvpmeatloaf.html (TVP and tofu meatloaf)

Veal (vegan)
http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/tofu/tofu-cutlets (veal parmesan..tofu cutlets)
http://www.chow.com/recipes/10596 (seitan veal picatta)

Veggie Burgers
http://search.foodnetwork.com/food/recipe/boy+meets+grill+portobello+mushrooms/search.do?searchString=boy+meets+grill+portobello+mushrooms&site=food&gosearch=&searchType=Recipe (boy meets grill , grilled Portobello mushrooms)
http://www.webvalue.net/recipes/american.htm#ssb (super soy burgers with soy beans mashed)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=6890 (veggie burgers)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=1704 (mushroom cheddar vegetarian burgers)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm (award winning burgers)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/burgers.htm#contest2 (more award winning burgers)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (recipes with tofu)
http://www.johnrussell.name/recipes/sloppy_j.htm (unsloppy joes)
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/bigpots/oamc/gardenburg.html (garden burgers)
http://www.recipelink.com/ch/2002/december/topsecretrecipeslite1.html (original gardenburger copycat recipe)
http://www.astray.com/recipes/?show=*%20vegetarian%20burgers (lots of veggie burgers)
http://www.vegan-food.net/category/patties/ (lots of recipes)
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/meatless-recipes/meatless-burger-recipes.html (2 pages)
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/recipes/tofu-burgers.php?menu1_id=2&menu2_id=13 (vegan tofu burgers)
http://www.vegparadise.com/news18.html (sunburgers..sunflower seeds)
http://recipeswithtofu.blogspot.com/ (tofu walnut patties)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=6890 (veggie burgers with tofu)
http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=3953 (vegan tofu burger)
http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/sandwiches/tightwad-lentil-burgers (tightwad lentil burgers)
http://www.recipeatlas.com/specialdietrecipes/vegetarianrecipes/lentilriceburgerrecipe.html (lentil rice burger with sweet potato)
http://rubies.articledirectoree.com/recipes/have-you-tried-tofu_2.html (sweet potato burgers with tofu)
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/cropfactsheets/teff.html#Recipes (teff burgers)

Veggie Loafs
http://www.ellenskitchen.com/recipebox/meatloaf2.html (neatloaf)
http://www.fatfreevegan.com/holiday/holiday-lentil.shtml (holiday lentil loaf)
http://www.bou

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Anyone have any great vegetarian/vegan recipes?

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

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.

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Vegetarians and or Vegans, what's your lunch?

Q. I'm stuck for ideas for lunches.
I go to school everyday, so it's gotta be an easy one. And unless I can make it and put it in a thermos, no hot foods either.

What do you usually pack?

A. Things such as hummus and peanut butter are tasty and convenient solutions for a lunch on the go. Look into buying vegetarian canned soups to pack into a thermo. Most grocers now carry lunch meat alternatives such as veggie hot dogs and tofurky slices- so you may want to consider trying some of those.

gelatin-free yogurt (dairy or nondairy)
fresh fruit or fruit cups
granola
hummus
peanut butter
veggie dip
carrot sticks
celery sticks
cereal
crackers
pretzels
salads
veggie soups
chips
soy milk

Another good idea is to see if your local grocers sell vegetarian-friendly MRE's to the public. MRE's are specially packed foods that can be heated without the use of a microwave or fire. There is a heating pad that is activated with water. Soldiers have and still do use them abroad when at war out in the rugged terrain. These foods include spaghetti, macaroni, veggie meatloaf, and more. http://mreinfo.com/

If you don't mind taking a little time to prepare some of your meals in advance, I have included a link to help you discover and try out vegetarian lunch recipes from a vegan mother's blog. http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/

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What Vegetarian Meat substitutes actually taste like meat?

Q. My girlfriend is trying to eat less meat and I found a recipie for vegetarian lasagna, but it calls for meat substitute. Does this actually taste like meat?

A. Umm no, she does mean girlfriend. I don't know if you've heard, but some girls like girls. =P

I've never found a meat substitute that tasted exactly like meat, but I have had some that are so good that you don't miss the meat. I crumble tempeh into my vegan chili and it provides the meaty texture and comes out delicious. I fill lasagna with mushrooms and eggplant. I maake meatloaf with a blend of blak beans, lentils, and rye. I've heard that seitan also works very well in meat-centered recipes, such as vegan cheese steaks. I've never tried it because I am sensitive to gluten, but I've heard it's very good and meaty.

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What is the best vegetarian recipe for a main course? What is the best dessert?

Q.

A. Veggie Meatloaf

You won't miss the meat in this flavorful dish! Serve with mashed potatoes for a great meal! You can also substitute diced eggplant for the mushrooms.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup cooked lentils
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 cup ketchup

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Set aside.
In a large bowl combine cooked rice, lentils, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley and cooked onions; mix well. Press mixture into prepared pan; spread ketchup on top of loaf.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.


Hariton's 'Famous' Vegetarian Casserole

This is a very tasty dish consisting of all kinds of fresh vegetables and herbs baked in the oven. This will tantalize your taste buds. It has been a sell-out at our Greek Church at every function for five years now. We serve this on toasted, warm pita bread.

Original recipe yield: 36 servings.

INGREDIENTS:
8 large eggplants
8 large potatoes
8 green bell peppers
8 large onions
8 summer squash
6 tomatoes
1 pound fresh green beans
1 pound whole fresh mushrooms
2 bulbs garlic, cloves separated and peeled
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill weed
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Prepare the eggplant before assembling ingredients, by cutting them into 2 inch chunks and putting them into an extra large bowl with salted water to cover. This will draw out the bitterness from the eggplant. Let this sit for about 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cut the potatoes, green bell peppers, onion, squash and tomatoes into 2-inch chunks. Cut the green beans and mushrooms in half and peel the garlic cloves.
Drain and rinse the eggplant, then combine it with all the other chopped vegetables, the dill, oregano and basil and place all into a 3x13x18 inch roasting pan. Pour the tomato sauce and olive oil over all.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 2 1/2 hours, adding a little water about halfway through cooking time to keep moist.


Easy Peach Cobbler
This is a great peach cobbler--so easy a child can make it! It is great right out of the oven served with vanilla ice cream.

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup milk
1 (15 ounce) can peaches

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a one-quart baking dish or 9 inch square pan, cream together sugar and butter. Mix in flour and milk until smooth. Pour peaches and their juice over the top.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Note: I didn't have self rising flour, so I used (according to a "substitutions" website I found) 1 cup of flour (minus 2 tsp), 1/2 tsp salt and 1 1/2 tsp baking powder for every cup of self rising flour.

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How do I tell my mom, I want to become a...?

Q. Vegetarian.
I love animals, and I don't want to see them get hurt, and know that I'm eating it.
I have eaten meat all of my life, and I just don't want to anymore.
Please help me because, all we eat in my house is meat.
And I know this will be a healthier lifestyle.
Thanks!

A. First, you must do some research.

Your mother's primary concern will likely be your health, so be sure you can answer her questions. Have sources that demonstrate that it is perfectly possible for you to grow up strong and healthy without eating meat (or having a gallon of milk and 6 eggs a day to "make up for it").

Know the nutritional requirements for a fe/male your age and size (taking into account level of physical activity) and come up with examples of good vegetarian sources of the various nutrients. She will probably be mostly concerned about protein and iron. She might ask about B vitamins. Look it up, know how much you need and where you'll get it from.

Do some additional research so you can point out the health benefits of vegetarianism. (Not only do you want to demonstrate that it isn't dangerous to be a vegetarian, you want to show that it's actually beneficial.)

Get some recipes and cookbooks and learn how to make some stuff. You will be cooking for yourself a lot more these days. It is unfair and immature to expect your mom to start making a separate meal for you every night, so get ready for some Emeril action. (Note: yelling BAM! randomly might make your parents think you've gone off the deep end, so keep it down to a dull roar.)

If you are old enough to work, get a part-time job so you can purchase cookbooks and any special ingredients you may want (tofu, seitan, nut milk, etc). If you get an allowance or have money from birthday or holiday gifts, use some of it to invest in literature and/or exotic food. Heck, see if Mom and Dad will pay you to wash the car or mow the lawn. Use that money to buy stuff. (Being willing to invest your own time and money in a venture shows people that you're serious.)

Offer to help cook dinner once in awhile. Say everyone is having meatloaf for dinner. Say that you'll do the mashed potatoes and veggie. Make the salad as well. Make a rich mushroom gravy for everyone to use (if you make your own stock for it, it'll be extra-good). Heat yourself up a Boca burger (or whatever "central protein piece" you want) and help Mom serve. If everyone is having spaghetti with meatballs, ask Mom to buy the chunky extra-veggie sauce and set some aside for you before she adds the meatballs. Make the garlic bread and chop the onions, garlic, mushrooms, etc for her. In other words, you need to demonstrate that this is not going to create a lot of extra work for her.

Best of luck to you.

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What are some different meals i can feed my 14 month old?

Q. I'm getting tired of feeding my 14 month old son the same thing all the time. For breakfast its usually oatmeal or eggs. I dont have any good recipe ideas for breakfast lunch or dinner. Do u have any ideas that are easy to make meals for my son?

A. Breakfast : Fruit pancakes (make a batch and freeze), miniature breakfast cups (eggs, cheese, veggies cooked in muffin pans), yogurt parfaits (soft fruits layered with yogurt)

Lunch/Dinner : Homemade soups like broccoli & cheese, tomato, vegetable beef, chicken tortilla (make a batch and freeze into individual servings), whole wheat english muffin pizza cut into fourths, brown rice with left over chicken and soft veggies topped with pasta sauce, vegetable meatloaf (sauteed onion, shredded carrot, chopped raw spinach), grilled chicken strips dipped in avocado and marinara sauce, homemade mac and cheese with lean meat like chicken or ground turkey with mixed veggies

I ALWAYS find recipes online (mostly from allrecipes.com). I try it out and if it is a hit I keep it, if it's not good I toss it and find another one. I am constantly finding things to help me with things we normally eat like new pizza ideas (chicken spinach alfredo pizza!), slow cooker ideas (my favorite!), meatless dish to save money etc...

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What should I make for dinner and dessert?

Q. Hello,
I'm vegan and I normally cook only vegan food but I'm getting married soon and my boyfriend eats poultry, fish and drinks milk and I want to make him a full homemade meal just for him but I don't know what to make because I don't cook with those things. I've never cooked for him before so I want it to be really special. He loves chicken, beans, and rice so I need a really good recipe with these. I also want to make him a really good dessert. Something you've made before and everyone loved. Thank you!

A. You can use ground chicken or turkey or even crumbled tofu with soy sauce-- and he may never know that there was no meat with tofu-- just use ample BBQ sauce to mix

Shepard's Pie:
-Brown 1 pound beef/ ground turkey
-Add 1-2 cloves of garlic, 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, and 3/4 cup ketchup
-Cover and simmer 20 minutes
-Coat casserole dish w/ nonstick cooking spray

1st Layer - meat sauce
2nd Layer - Green beans and corn
3rd Layer - mashed potatoes
Top with cheddar cheese (as much as you want)

350 degrees (preheated oven) for 30 minutes - bake uncovered


Meatloaf
1 1/2 pounds ground meat
1 slice of bread
1 egg
1 package of Lipton's Onion Soup Mix
pepper to taste
4 TBSP ketchup
1/2 cup half and half

*SAUCE*
4 TBSP apple cider vinegar
2 TBSP packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup

preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix sauce together until smooth and set aside

Add all ingredients together. Put in a loaf pan. Pour suace over and cook for 1 hour 15 minutes. Do this whether you use the sauce or not

or

Try Zatarain's Dirty Rice or Jambalaya Mix. With the dirty rice mix you have to use ground beef. With the Jambalaya Mix you can use chicken or smoked sausage.( *It taste best with sausage).

My version of ghoulash:

Ground Beef with vegetarain beans(pork and beans without the pork) with chopped onions, picante sauce, and tomato sauce. Serve over white rice.

Pasta Salad with veggies: Tri-colored rotini pasta with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and green olives. Mix with Robusto Italian Dressing. Add a little seasoned salt and black pepper. Chill in the frig.

Chicken Pettazini:

Spaghetti with chopped, grilled, boneless chicken breast, Four Cheese white sauce or the Roasted Garlic and Parmesan cheese white sauce. You can also add green pepper if you like.

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Dessert

Chocolate stuffed french toast

French bread
chocolate chips or chunks/morsels/etc
5 eggs
1 C milk
1 ts each cinnamon & vanilla

The night before you want to serve this:


Cut a loaf of French Bread into very thick slices. In each slice make a 3/4" cut to make a pocket. Spoon 2 heaping ts chocolate into the pocket. Close pocket with a pinch of the bread.
Place into greased 9x13" baking dish. Mix up the eggs, milk & cinnamon/vanilla. Cover & refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 400F. Bake 20-25 minutes uncovered.

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How to make your favorite foods healthy?

Q. I been on a health kick lately. And I did some research and found out that a lot of the foods I eat are not only high in fat, but high in calories. OUCH. My favorite Chinese food is nearly 1300 calories alone!

I was wondering if any of you had some healthy recipes for your favorite foods. Or how to make your favorite food (such as pizza, noodles, etc) be a bit more healthy (if you cook it at home).

A. Chicken Chow Mein
1 cooking spray
1 1/2 cup fresh chopped onion
1 cup fresh chopped celery , sliced
1/2 cup sliced green bell peppers , chopped
2 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
14 oz Vegetables, canned, drained (Chinese-style)
4 oz canned mushroom slices, drained
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 Bouillon, chicken, sodium free, instant packet (1 tbsp)
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 cup water

1 Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat it over medium heat until hot.
2 Stirring constantly, add the onion, celery, and green pepper and cook it for 3 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
3 Stir in the chicken, Chinese vegetables, mushrooms, and cumin. Continue to cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
4 After dissolving the bouillon granules and cornstarch in water, add it to the chicken and vegetable mixture. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.

Serving size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112.4
Total Carbs 10.6g
Dietary Fiber 2.8g
Sugars 3.4g
Total Fat 1.9g
Saturated Fat 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat 1.4g
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Chili Meatloaf
1 cooking spray
1 cup Tomato Sauce, unsalted, canned , divided
3 tbsp sweetener (sugar substitute) , divided
2 tsp Mustard, yellow, prepared
1 1/2 tsp chili powder , divided
1 tbsp onion flakes
1 tbsp parsley, dried
1/2 g salt
1 lb Turkey, ground, 99% fat free, raw (or ground beef)
1/4 cup Bread Crumbs, Italian style

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9 x 5 inch nonstick loaf pan with cooking spray.
2 In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons sweetener, mustard, 1 teaspoon chili powder, onion flakes, parsley flakes and salt; mix well. Add in ground meat and bread crumbs and mix well. Pat into prepared loaf pan.
3 In a small bowl, combine and mix the remaining tomato sauce, chili powder and sweetener. Spoon mixture over top of meatloaf.
4 Bake 55 to 60 minutes. Remove meatloaf from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
Total Carbs 13.2g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 8.6g
Total Fat 1.4g
Saturated Fat 0g
Unsaturated Fat 1.4g
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To help make food a bit more healthy you can use wheat and whole grain pasta's, rice, and bread. Use fresh or frozen veggies. Lean meats. Eat ground turkey instead of ground beef. Do not fry your foods. Bake, steam, grill or broil. Chose a healthy oil if you must use oil. Do not add sugar and salt to foods. Try herbs and spices instead. And above all else use portion control. Read labels to find out portion sizes and go by that. If you must have seconds, make it veggies. Try this site for healthy recipes: http://www.dlife.com, it is a diabetic site, but you can search recipes by what you are looking for. Example, say you want low calories, well then you can just search for low calorie recipes, or if you want low salt, you can search just low salt recipes. This is a great site, even if you don't have diabetes. I hope this helps you some. Good luck on eating healthy.

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Fun & Unique Ground Beef Recipes?

Q. Okay, let me start off by saying I love to cook.
But things like Spaghetti and Meatballs, Meatloaf, Chili, we have that all the time.
That bores me.
I have 1 basic package of ground beef. (I'm not exactly sure how many pounds that is)
I'm basically open to anything, but since it's about 3:30 where I am now, it has to be done by 7:30 at the latest.
I'd appreciate recipes with basic ingredients, but if I have to run out to the grocery store, I will.
It has to be able to feed 3 adults and 2 teenagers.
So if you could find something like that, it would be very helpful.
No one is allergic to anything, or has any vegetarian/vegan rules.
Myself, I'm 13.
So I need something that's not too hard, but not too easy either.
I've been cooking for a long while, so I know the basics.
Plus I like a challenge.
You can post the recipe down below, just be sure to post the ingredients and process too, or else I can't really use it.
Or you could give me a website(s) with recipes.
Just make sure it's something unique and fun, not something basic.
When I cook, I like to make it special and different.
Well, thanks for all your help. xx

A. MANICOTTI :
(This is incredibly easy....)

-- Saute' onions and garlic in oil until translucent. Add about a pound of ground beef and ground pepper. Cook till meat is done. Drain. Allow to cool.
-- Mix with ricotta cheese (or half ricotta and half cottage cheese). Stuff into the shells. Place the shells in a greased baking dish.
-- Cover with Spaghetti Sauce (home-made or canned). Cover with Parmesan and/or Mozzerella. Can use romano cheese as well.
-- Bake at 350 F until the cheese is browned and the sauce is bubbling --- probably 30-45 minutes.

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ALSO, the recipes on this page all look interesting and i suppose taste equally good!!.... (tried a couple myself... ;)))
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090524111914AAdsJ4j&pa=FZB6NXXtFWMW0cLWwOsc80K4IXhT50ZJHJMKeOMcl.xGXDDQ0.o-&paid=add_watch

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I'm a vegetarian. What are some simple recipes?

Q. I recently bought tofu and a few broths from whole foods. I didn't even know what I was doing when I was grocery shopping. Anyway, please let me in on some good recipes and/or vegetarian cookbooks.
Excluding the obvious of course. i.e. SALAD! Haha. I need some real meals. Also, I don't eat fish or shellfish because I am allergic. Keep in mind I am 16 (going on 17) so simplicity is key.

A. What about a tofu scramble. You can use it the same way that you would use eggs. I go on tofu binges often so I cook it so many different ways. There are so many different types too, silk or firm are my favorites.
For a tofu scramble it is simple I will give you 2 recipes. One I make is a soy scramble, use soy or tamari. I saute some minced garlic, onions, carrots until tender then add the tofu and scramble it like it was an egg, then top with soy, salt, pepper, and for me always some hot asian chili paste or sauce and green scallion If you have black bean add it with the veg. Another one is to use Balsamic, oregano or basil and the some peppers if you like. More italian or greek influence. So now you have the basic try your hand on a scramble. Another thing I make is chili, I use the tofu like ground turkey or beef. I cook the onions, garlic, spice then add tofu and beans and more spice. You can even make a burrito scramble and put it in some whole wheat tortillas for breakfast or lunch. Tofu curry is always good, tofu with ginger, scallions, peanut oil and soy cold is good. It is good in noodles. I always make tofu curry with eggplant, longbeans, garlic, and thai green curry with a little kabocha pumpkin. The skies the limit with what you can do, make a tofu and veggie meatloaf or a loaf with chickpeas and veggie or lentils and veg. Good luck!

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Vegetarian diet, what do i eat?

Q. I have recently turned vegetarian. I'm not sure what to eat and my parents are annoyed with me because i don't get enough protein.

What are simple meals that are healthy and that i can do everyday and still get full nutrition?

A. Food, silly.

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, and beans--that covers quite a bit of ground, wouldn't you say?

As for protein, even vegans get more protein than they really need. You don't want too much protein because it strips calcium from your bones (animal protein is especially acidic, causing calcium loss) and taxes your kidneys.

If you're parents think you aren't getting enough protein there are three possible reasons: 1) they've fallen for the protein myth like most people; 2) you don't get enough calories; or 3) you eat mostly junk food.

Some simple meals: A bean and rice burrito with salsa or grilled veggies.

Pasta witih marinara sauce. If you saute some kale/collards/greens and pour the marinara over it, it's really healthy.

A stir fry with cubed tofu or tempeh instead of meat. Many grocery stores also carry vegetarian meal-starter strips that are designed for stir-fries or fajitas. Lightlife makes "beef" and "chicken" varieties.

A veggie burger with oven-baked fries.

If you like meatloaf, you can make veggie versions. Google Vegetarian Loaf Studio, and there's a website where you can customize your own veggie loaf.

www.vegweb.com has tons of recipes.

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What are some good food alternatives? (lower fat/healthier alternatives)?

Q. anyone have a list of good healthy foods that are alternatives to some of the most common popular foods?
some of the foods i like are
pizza
burgers
meatloaf
baked potato (loaded)
pastas
burritos
chili
etc.

A. PIZZA:
Buy small frozen "individual" pizza's by health brand's such as: Kashi, Amy's, Weight Watcher's Smart One's, Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice, etc.
Or ..
Order a pizza (consume 1/2 small pizza, 2-3 slices medium and 2 slices large/ extra large). Order thin crust or wholewheat crust with basic tomato sauce and "light ammount of cheese". Order with a variaty of vegetables/ fruits (pineapple/ tomato/ peppers/ onion/ spinach/ zuchinni/ broccoli/ etc) with optional lean meat on pizza (ham/ sliced chicken breast/ anchovies- fish or extra lean ground beef- lean ground turkey).
Dip crust/ pizza in a marinara sauce or light creamy salad dressing (light ranch salad dressing)

BURGERS:
- Try ordering "veggie" burger's at fast- food joints or a kid's single patty burger (no cheese).
Also try turkey burger's/ grilled chicken burgers (no mayonaise).
Or .. Make you're own with extra lean ground meat/ lean ground turkey or purchase a Boca Burger and consume on a wholewheat bun/ pocket with ketchup/ mustard/ relish and vegetable toppings with optional slice of light cheese- light shredded cheese and optional avacado/ guacamolie/ light creamy salad dressing- vinagrette (eg: light ranch salad dressing)
Consume with crunchy vegetables and hummus- cottage cheese, cooked vegetables in olive oil or side salad with light dressing/ vinagrete with optional baked potato wedges/ baked yam wedges.

MEATLOAF (Make with extra lean ground beef- lean ground turkey, basic tomato soup, diced vegetables, ground bran cereal and a egg. Check "google" for hearty meatloaf recipes).
Use tomato sauce as a gravy or onion soup.

Baked potato with a small ammount of either; 1% cottage cheese or light sour cream with chives and herbs/ spice's. Add TBSP ketchup/ tomato sauce/ chili sauce for added flavour.

Pastas (use a wholewheat pasta and with a tomato sauce or drizzeled with olive oil, diced vegetables and herbs. Add optional light laughing cow wedge in pasta or 1-2TBSP grated cheese. Add optional lean protein- turkey meatballs/ meatless meatballs, sliced chicken breast, lean ground beef- lean ground turkey- ground soy crumbs, diced tofu, shrimp, scallops, salmon, tuna, prawns, etc)

Burrito (use a wholewheat flour tortilla, ~ two 6' tortillas), use salsa instead of sour cream, lightly shredded cheese, variaty of cubed vegetables (peppers/ onion/ tomato/ lettuce/ etc) with spices/ herbs and either baked beans in tomato sauce- spices, lowfat refried beans, fajita steak sliced, fajita chicken sliced or salmon/ trout sliced or sliced tofu)
Consume with side salad and light dressing/ vinagrette or cooked vegetables in olive oil with optional brown- long grain rice.

Chili (buy canned vegetarian/ turkey chili).

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What do you eat when your money is tight?

Q. Thanksgiving is around a corner, but my money is tight lol. What does people eat when their money is tight? I cook some ground beefs like meatloaf, spagettie, sloppy joe or humberger helper, but getting bored. Any other ideas?

A. Meat is expensive. I eat a lot of beans to get my protein with only enough meat for flavoring. These can all be cooked in a slow cooker while you are at work.
dry Navy beans cooked with a ham hock. cornbread
dry Butter beans cooked with chicken backs. slice of hot home made bread.
dry Pinto beans with beef ribs. toasted garlic bread.
Kidney bean salad. (1 can kidney beans, 1 hard boiled egg, pickles, & onion chopped, mayo)
Pork & beans made into baked beans with chunks of ham. and scalloped potatoes.
Refried beans and rice. add some shredded pork and you have a meal.

The beans are about $1. for a 1lb. bag which will easily make two meals for 2 people-----$.50 per meal....plus another $1.00 for the meat that is $2.50 for the beans, .50 for the bread and a .35 to add a potato...for a total of $3.35 for a meal for two of beans cooked in meat broth, bread, and a potato.
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Eat potatoes...mashed, fried, hash browns, boiled, baked, potato cakes, scalloped, oven fried, creamed with peas or carrots....
A 10 lb. bag of potatoes is $4. on sale for less. You get at least 25 potatoes in that for two people that would be a veggie for each meal for 12 days. (.35 per meal for 2)

Refried Beans Recipe
2 1/2 cups of dry pinto beans (about 1 lb or 450gm)
3 quarts of water
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
2 Tbsp (or more to taste) pork lard, bacon fat, or olive oil (for vegetarian option)
1/4 cup water
Salt to taste
Cheddar cheese (optional)
1 Rinse the beans in water and remove any small stones, pieces of dirt, or bad beans.
2 Cook the beans in water.
Regular method Put beans into a pot and cover beans with at least 3 inches of water - about 3 quarts for 2 1/2 cups of dry beans. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to simmer, covered, for about 2 1/2 hours. The cooking time will vary depending on the batch of beans you have. The beans are done when they are soft and the skin is just beginning to break open.
Strain the beans from the cooking water.
3 Add the onions and lard/fat/oil to a wide, sturdy (not with a flimsy stick-free lining) frying pan on medium high heat. Cook onions until translucent. (Note the onions are optional, you can skip them if you want.) Add the strained beans and about a 1/4 cup of water to the pan. Using a potato masher, mash the beans in the pan, while you are cooking them, until they are a rough purée. Add more water if necessary to keep the fried beans from getting too dried out. Add salt to taste. Add a few slices of cheddar cheese, or some (1/2 cup) grated cheddar cheese if you want. When beans are heated through (and optional cheese melted) the beans are ready to serve.

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Looking for some hearty, filling vegetarian recipes?

Q. I am looking for some good, hearty vegetarian recipies. I am mainly looking for lunch items. I try to stay away from soy, I have reactions to it. I am breastfeeding and I have trouble finding food that fills me up.
Thanks!

A. I can absolutely help you out here. Here are some of my favorite recipes:

Vegetarian Meatloaf: http://www.recipezaar.com/Really-Good-Vegetarian-Meatloaf-really-33921

Tamale Pie: http://www.recipezaar.com/vegetarian-tamale-pie-392881

Shepherds Pie: http://www.recipezaar.com/Vegetarian-Shepherds-Pie-269553

Weight Watchers Barley With Butternut Squash, Apples and Onions:
http://www.recipezaar.com/Weight-Watchers-Barley-With-Butternut-Squash-Apples-and-Onions-245872


I use Morningstar Farms crumbles in 2 of the recipes, but you can easily sub them out for another soy-free brand (like Quorn), use beans instead, or just omit them.

There are so many other recipes on Recipezaar, that is definitely my favorite recipe site. You can use the recipe filter to only include vegetarian meals. If you're a fan of meat substitutes, Quorn is my absolutely favorite and it's soy free. I use the tenders and naked cutlets in place of chicken in all of my favorite classic recipes.

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Cookbooks for beginners and/or college students?

Q. My brother intends to move out of his dorm and into an apartment. He's never really cooked before (stuck with the microwave and toaster.) I see a variety of beginner/college student cookbooks, but I was wondering if people had suggestions.

He's not vegetarian/vegan and he doesn't have any dietary needs/allergies at this time. (Maybe he will depending on his roommates, but that's not set yet.)

What do you suggest?

A. There are some really good "3 ingredient" and "4 ingredient" cookbooks for sale (I think I saw the 4 ingredient one at Costco)

These are a great starting point & not very intimidating. And, of course, you can totally spice things up to taste!

(I'm not much of a cook either! LOL - please check out my meatloaf recipe question!)

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