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My mom gave me a clay pot (made in Italy by Piral) for the holidays. I've never used a clay pot to make anything, but I'm insanely excited to do so. I'm wondering if anyone here knows if there are any changes in the time it takes to cook whatever ...

Hello, my fellow vegetable eaters. I've lurked around this community for years, but I've only tapped into vegetarianism slightly until these past few months, where I gave up meat entirely. That said, I am doing well with the recipe books I've found and the research I've done, but some things ...

Anyone ever tried to make Char Siu Bao vegetarian? I looked up some recipes online and saw that on one particular recipe, someone posted that they had substituted seitan. I might try that, BUT I just bought some vegetarian ham today and was thinking about trying ...

I've known this recipe for a while, my friend originally pulled it from a weight watchers cookbook and taught it to me but recently I've started to play about with it because I've realised it's really versatile. Tonight I decided to add some red and orange peppers and a bit ...

I bought some Soy Chorizo because it looked really yummy...I found the following on recipezaar, but I'm looking for something not so "American-ized" and yet not the typical rice/beans/eggs recipes... Can someone help me out??? Orange Marmalade-Chorizo PizzaIngredients12 ounces (soy) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 15 slices) 12 ...

What is your favorite freezable casserole that is not pasta based? You don't have to list the recipe if you don't want to, but give me a generic name type thing and I can google it!I work a lot the first couple weeks of the month and don't have a ...

what's your favorite way to prepare?? I've never had it before and I'm staring at a 4lb bag on my counter.I'm googled out after finding and preparing veggie versions of the traditional 12 course ukranian christmas this yearI was thinking something along the lines of sauteed onion (I got a ...

Alright so here's the thing. I've been buying my lunches/breakfasts at fast-food types of places for way too long now, and as delicious as they are, I've come to realize that I've been spending $60-70 on food a WEEK.My question (desperate need, hahah) for all of you is what are ...

Hey, does anyone have a really, really amazing recipe for tomato sauce that takes practically all day to make? Seriously. I want this to be the sort of tomato sauce that takes work and involves wine (both for drinking and cooking). Ideas? Suggestions?(I must confess, I got this idea because ...

I have several nice pears that were part of a fruit basket gift. They are on the verge of being overripe. I don't have much experience with pears and am looking for ideas to use them up. I would prefer non-dessert ideas as I have already overdone the whole sugar ...

1 can refried beans (they make vegetarian refried, or use the regular kind if you want)Fresh avacado, slicedRegular or Lite Sour CreamPlenty of your favorite cheese (I recommend cheddar, pepper jack, or a shredded Mexican blend)Chunky salsa of your choiceRice and/or tortillas (optional)Heat the refried beans over medium heat, mix ...

Tonight's dinner. Quorn roast (roasted in a roasting bag with carrots, mini bell peppers, onions, and garlic -- with fresh herb and olive oil brush), mashed potatoes, vegetarian mushroom gravy ((i bought that)) steamed brussels sprouts (with butter, salt and pepper)This is the roast in the roasting bag before cooking.Quorn ...

I'm planning on having a Boxing Day Fondue (because, obviously, people aren't going to be getting enough rich food over the festive period) and I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for things to dip in to it. ...

I made some AMAZING tempeh sausage the other day to go with our pancake dinner. I mostly just made it up as I went along but here's the gist...Tempeh "Sausage" Crumbles(1) pkg tempeh(1) tsp fennel seeds(1) tsp sage(1) tsp thyme(1/2) tsp cayenne pepper (i used more, beacuse I like it ...

This came out really well! I have a reputation as a notoriously bad cook, but I'm trying and I'm learning. I still don't really know what I'm doing, but obviously, I can cook yummy things. :) Still nervous about sharing them, though!Chickpea BallsThese are basically the chickpea ...

Southern StirfryI was craving greens and had a sweet potato on hand, so I picked up some black eyed peas and went full out southern:One bunch of kale (I chopped up about 2 cups from this into bite size pieces)One medium sweet potato (sliced into thin french fry size slivers)One ...

My boyfriend and I are planning a 3-week camping trip in France, Luxembourg & Germany in the summer and we're aiming for a cheap holiday so will mainly be preparing our own meals. Although we go camping fairly regularly for a few days at a time and have a few ...

I would post the name if I knew it, but trying vegetarian food is very new to me, and I swear if I can find it or more foods like it I may ultimately cut out most if not all meat from my diet ("most" implies leaving dairy, possibly eggs, ...

my partner and i hosted a jewish-themed potluck this week. the menu was: -vegetarian matzo ball soup-veggie kugel (see recipe below)-latkes (we bought these from a bakery rather than making them to avoid the smell of frying oil...)and the guests brought: -salad (greens, avocado, mandarin, tomato)-deviled eggs -cheese blintzes-cookiesand here's ...

Morning everyoneI am starting my holiday baking this weekend and need a little help.As we all know most cookie recipes call for butter, I have a vegan roommate and would love for her to be able to eat some of them but she does not eat butter.Can I subsitute earth ...

I know I'm not eating enough fruit. I quite like almost all types of fruit, but for whatever reason, when I buy them they just seem to sit around and not get eaten...Anyway, I think it would really encourage me to eat fruit if I had ways of incorporating it ...

My dad's becoming a vegetarian!!!He's doing it solely for health reasons, but that's enough for me. He doesn't quite care for the taste of meat anymore, finding my vegan and vegetarian cooking just as, or more, delicious, and healthier.The only thing that's keeping him from becoming a full vegetarian is ...

So, maybe I'm not the one to "discover" this but I had to share my amazement!I don't buy roasted cashew butter often because it can be pretty pricey, even in the bulk section. I did buy some recently as a "treat" but realized that now that I am not eating ...

Thank-you all for your input, and sorry to everyone I offended with my casual attitude.I decided to go with a bean salad, because I've got a ton of beans.Basically, I used the seven bean salad formula. Made a dressing from apple cider vinegar, sugar, fresh OJ and jerk seasoning. ...

My seven year old is lactose intolerant. She doesn't want to take lactaid-type pills. She doesn't like hummus. She doesn't like tofu-cheese or any of the fake cheeses.Her favorite foods have been quesadillas, grilled cheese, crackers and cheese, hunks of cheese, yogurt, cheese pizza...you get the picture.She's getting tired of ...

i don't want to throw this away....where can i find recipes for leftover pulp from juicing? today i made apple and blueberry juice and so those are the remains i have right now.what can you put the pulp in in general? thanks for the response. :) ...

As I'm munching on my favorite staple meal, I thought I'd post the recipe! It's nothing creative, but it is simple and quick to make.Pasta Salad- pasta- avocado- tomato- feta or fresh mozzarella cheese- red kidney beans- onions- toasted almond slivers or pine nuts- balsamic vinegar- olive oil- salt ...

Our grad department potluck is Friday.I want to take something cheap (end of semester budget) and vegetarian. Preferably cold so I can bring it in the morning and not have to fool with it.Give me ideas. ...

I have a problem.An omnivorous problem.My partner, while happy to eat the occasional meat-free meal, does not like mushrooms. This is kind of inconvenient, since they're great for replacing meat in pasta bakes and whatnot. Any ideas on what I can use instead of mushrooms? Tofu's out ...

Hi! This is my first time posting here, but I looove this community and I'm seeking your expert advice. :)If you had in your possession a premade storebought piecrust and a bag of frozen blackberries, what are some ideas that come to mind as to how to combine them? ...

i am looking for an exciting/unusual/gourmet mac and cheese recipe, to bring to a mac and cheese potluck. i'd like for it to be vegetarian, and not vegan...non-cheeses kind of weird me out. recipes with strange ingredient combinations are totally welcome! ...

I have some morning star steak strips that I need some ideas for. I am craving something "bbq saucy".........any recipes ideas would be much appreciated! :):) ...

An easy, fast, and flavorful side dish or main course. Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred degree of heat- as written, the squash is fairly spicy.Ingredients:1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (can be purchased prepared like this in some stores)3 Tbs. olive oil1 tsp. dried red ...

i have some eggplant that i certainly plan on using as a pizza topping.since it's a tougher veggie- do i cook it first? or let it cook as the pizza cooks? ...

Today I made these awesome veggie-bean enchiladas! I've never made enchiladas before, but after today they're gonna be a staple here! :)I sauteed fresh spinach, mushrooms, onion & garlic until soft and a little salt (use as many veggies as you like and whatever spices) ... Once that was done I took a can of low ...

I recently became a vegetarian and I have spent the last weeks eating oatmeal for breakfast, salads, veggies and bread for lunch and salad again for dinner. I have found myself feeling unsatisfied, weak and cranky during these days. I am also trying to restrict my carb intake for health ...

I started using up my goat's cheese tonight! A couple of you suggested pasta-type things, so I worked with that and came up with this:- penne pasta- onions- roasted garlic- spinach- sundried tomatoes- toasted pine nuts- black olives- creamy goat's cheese- olive oil- basil- salt & pepperI sauteed the ...

a really quick d.i.y recipe now what i didn't do-i don't have corn syrup- used some white sugar instead- 2 teaspoons1 tablespoon brown sugar2 teaspoon molassesand used white wine vinegar since i'm out of regular vinegar. probably could have used balsamic.really it just comes down to a matter of taste. ...

Hi, I just made awesome pizza! Crust2 c. flour1 c. warm water water1TBS fast acting yeast1 tsp salt1/4 cup olive oil1. Put the water and the yeast in the mixing bowl. Let it sit for about 2 min until gross looking bubbles form. 2. Add the olive ...

I bought some goat's cheese the other day that was supposed to be crumbled on top of a salad, but it turns out that the type I got has a consistency more like cream cheese. Other than spreading it on a sandwich (I already have some sandwich cheese that ...

Does anyone have a kugel recipe that they've enjoyed? Something without noodles, preferably some kind of mixed veggie/potato thing...of course I have found some online but I tend to trust personal recommendations more (after some not so pleasant experiences finding recipes just through google or whatevs). Dairy/eggs are ok. Thanks ...

I get an organic veg box delivered every week, and they often give me things I'm not sure what to do with. This week was Jerusalem Artichokes (or sunchokes). According to John Goodyer via wikipedia, "which way soever they be dressed and eaten, they stir and cause a filthy loathsome ...

Made this tonight from allrecipes.com - came out really good! My only changes were that I added 2 blocks of tofu and used only 1 seasoning packet from the ramen noodles.1 (16 ounce) package extra firm tofu 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 (3 ounce) packages Oriental flavored ramen noodles 1 (16 ounce) package frozen stir-fry ...

Whipped this up tonight, and it was SO good.I got a bag of frozen marinated/sliced/grilled eggplant and zucchini pieces at my Trader Joe's the other day....Micro-thawed a couple pieces of eggplant, then layered them with marinara sauce and cheese between two pieces of bread(i used sourdough, but i bet it ...

Hey guysI watch a lot of cooking shows. something thats always interested me is cooking in foil packets. Are there any good veg recipes that use foil packets? it seems so easy to do, but its usually done with fish or chicken.thanks!Erica ...

In our city, perogies are popular. They can be either vegetarian or have meats inside them. Personally, I like having them without the added bacon. Here's my recipe for perogies. :D They can be stored in freezer for about a month so you can make large batches and om nom nom ...

Ever wanted to eat biscuits and gravy? Well, I got a meat-free gravy recipe for you guys. It may not be southern cooking but it's suitable.Mushroom Gravy2 Cups of mushrooms, sliced. (I used white button. :D)2 gloves of garlic, minced.APPROX 1/2 cup of flour.Approx 1 cup of vegetable stock1/4 cup of sour ...

Made this recipe tonight and it was great!! This is the orignal recipe from allrecipes.com: (The changes I made were to eliminate the cottage cheese and use 8 oz. fat free sour cream and I didn't have any dill on hand)1 (16 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles2 (12 ounce) packages extra-firm ...

I'm sorry I didn't take a picture, but I couldn't stop eating this yummy wrap I made to do it! LOLI took a spinach tortilla that I warmed in the oven and topped it with:roasted garlic hummussliced avocadofresh spinachred onionartichoke hearts All the flavors worked so well with each other and it ...

I'm craving something pumpkiny and chocolatey.Post your favorite recipe with this flavor combination.Cross posted in a few veg communities.Thank you. ...

Sweet potato fries!Easy, fast and a great side dish to burgers, sandwiches and other yummies.* I don't measure, but I will use approximate units.2-3 Sweet potatoes. (I used small-medium sized).Cooking spray*Optional : 5 tablespoons of olive oil, dried parsley, dried oregano, pepper.Cooking:0. Preheat the oven to 475 F.1. Cut the sweet potatoes ...

Mushrooms give this No-Beef Stew it's "beefy" flavor. With this recipe you won't be asking, "Where's the beef!?" This stew goes great with my Half Whole Wheat Biscuits. I like to dip my biscuit into the stew. Mmm, so warm and good on a cold winter day. GO TO RECIPE ...

I have a bottle of cooking sherry that I bought a while back to make a recipe that failed. Miserably. Since then, it has been taking up space in my refrigerator, getting in my way when I try to rummage for foods I actually use, and generally annoying ...

Apparently I'm getting a full CSA share this winter instead of the half we did over the summer (oops!) and I need some help. We have a LOT of carrots (think: almost a crisper drawer full). What are your favorite recipes for dishes that include lots of carrots?We ...

Hi all, I'm hoping I can get some tips on what may have gone wrong with this zucchini bread I'm making.This is the first time I've made bread. I've followed this recipe from allrecipes.com. I followed the modifications in the first comment - added an extra cup of ...

I have some roasted garlic and am looking for yummy dinner ideas to use it in! Something that involves pasta would be nice, but any ideas you have would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance! ...

Hey, y'all,I am here with a(nother) list of vegetables I have no idea how to cook, and since you are all so amazing at giving me fantastic recipes to try, I'd like to hear your thoughts on them.What are your favorite recipes that involve:kaleleeksparsnipsrutabagas (I've never eaten these before!)sweet potatoes ...

I want to put together dry dip mixes [that can be added to sour cream later] to give to some of the guys in my family as Xmas presents. They're football watchers so I figure it's a nifty thing to give. Only problem is I'm having difficulty finding ...

Hi All, I'm trying to cut down on my weekly food prep time and have more tasty pre-made goodies around the house. Tonight I made two dishes with almost all the same ingredients, at the same time. I made black bean burritos for dinner and a black bean/veggie/cheese frittata for ...

So, I have some sliced portobello mushrooms that I want to use for my dinner tonight. I know a couple different ways to use them, but I wanted to get some ideas of how YOU would use them for dinner! (f.y.i., I have basic spices, veggies, grains, pastas, etc. on ...

i was asked to bring a vegetarian 'main dish' to a potluck. i was thinking of just doing a curry lentil stew - curry sauce, lentils, various vegetables (probably carrots, cauliflower, celery, onions and peas...i don't want to use any vegetables that a lot of people dislike..any other suggestions?). does ...

It's getting to be dinnertime, and I know I have the makings for something yummy, but wouldn't you know it? I'm drawing a blank.Can somebody please give me some ideas?I have:- celery- mushrooms- onions-potatoes- eggplant- yellow lentils- one tomato- one cucumber- rice- garlic- noodlesI'm so sick of stir fries, soups ...

Light lunch and very versatile. :D Miso/Soybean paste broth with lots of yummy veggies.I don't cook with lots of measurements, it's all about taste really. Here's the recipe I used, but you can use virtually any vegetable you desire.Vegetables and noodles miso soup.3 heaping tablespoons of Korean soybean paste (miso is fine)1 little package of ...

I was rinsing some chickpeas tonight and noticed a few bugs floating around in the water. They were probably about the size of an ant and red in color. I can't imagine how they would survive in a enclosed plastic bag for the past month, but should I be worried ...

Ingredients:- 1 lb. of firm tofu, cut into medium sized cubes-12 oz. tomato sauce-1 small onion, sliced- 1 of each, sliced: Red bell pepper Green bell pepper ...

My dad gave me his old slow cooker and I'm looking for a good recipe to try out in.I'll eat pretty much anything I can afford, but plentiful in my food-stock are: canned beans, canned chickpeas, lentils, rice, canned veggies, macaroni pasta, and various spices. I'm willing to shop, ...

I'm making pumpkin pie right now, as we speak. From SCRATCH!It was so messy but I love messy. I used this recipe basically.This is pretty much how I did it:IngredientsOne pie pumpkin 2 nine-inch pie crusts1 cup sugar2 tbsp Pumpkin Spice3 eggs1 can evaporated milkMake the pie!First, cut the pumpkin ...

So I've started a new job, working during the day. Most days I will take my lunch to work and I need some lunch ideas. We have a microwave at work, but no fridge. I'm not a big fan of microwaving my food but I will on the odd occasion. ...

So I'm taking a dish to my family's Thanksgiving get-together. They're all meat-eaters so I want to make something that they'll still enjoy without it being obviously vegetarian.I got this idea from a brand of boxed meals called "Homestyle Bakes." A layer of mashed potatoes, a layer of chicken in ...

I have been given the task of making something out of my fresh veggie delivery for Thanksgiving.I have beets, turnips, potatoes, four whole artichokes, cauliflower, celery, rainbow chard, tomatoes, carrots, and possibly some kale. I'm willing to buy more veggies or other ingredients if necessary, but the point is to ...

My family usually makes a broccoli rice and cheese caserolle for thanksgiving. It's got either cheese wiz or velveta or american cheese and cream of mushromo soup in it. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas how I might make this non-dairy? ...

Does anyone know how to make flaky layered busciuts from scratch, like the ones pillsbury has? I truely crave them and I can't eat the storebought ones anymore. ...

All right, so I'm a huge fan of eggplant parmemsean. However, I try to keep my things that are breaded and fried in hot oil to a minimum, ridiculously delicious as they may be. I'm going to pick one up for thanksgiving and I'm wondering what I should do with ...

My parents are appalled that I'm still a vegetarian, after 6 months, they are still thinking it's a phase. Nope! So my dad makes awesome beans.... except he uses meat, which of course is a no-go. I did get his recipe though and have made a few improvements :) Dawn's Chile Beans: ...

Today I tried to make tortilla chips. I'd never done it before and wasn't quite sure what to do, I just cut up some corn tortillas and fried them in lots of oil, but it was delicious.... And now I know I'm going to want to do it all the ...

I have been scouting around the internet but would appreciate any specific recipes you guys use to make crepes. I just got a crepe pan and I am having a friend over for brunch tomorrow so I want to practice making a few crepes! Octo-lavo is fine... ...

Hey everyone.I've been a vegetarian before and this time I want to stick to it! I think one of my main problems is that I haven't cooked before, and I would like to change that.What kind of foods do you suggest I buy when I go to the store? I always get some veggies ...

I just discovered the goodness that is of portebello mushrooms. What else can I do with them, besides making them into burgers, which I absolutely loved. Ideas??? ...

I scored a bunch of hemp seeds, and now I'm craving some homemade cookies in my life. Any recipes? :] ...

Hi everyoneI love lentils and pulses, and I have a few different kinds in stock - but I really don't 'understand' them. Like, what the differences are between them, how to prepare them, how to cook them, and whether it really is possible to make something other than curry ...

Hey guys, so I'm trying to put together a Thanksgiving for my sister and my boyfriend. One is a carnivore, the other is not. Now I can easily put something together for my sister the meat eater, but my boyfriend the veggie is going to be a bit on the difficult ...

Sorry for the slight inappropriateness of this post, but...... my twelve-year-old has decided that for ethical reasons, she wants to be a vegetarian. I know (because I'm a bit of a foodie) that there are many alternate and natural ways of getting the vitamins and nutrients that most people get ...

I have 1 package of extra firm tofu that I'd like to use during my Thanksgiving dinner, but I'm having a little trouble deciding what exactly I want to do with it. I haven't had much experience cooking tofu, I usually either bread and fry it, crumble it and put ...

The other night, we went to my parents' place for a belated Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey was on the menu, but my mother made a vegetarian option for me and my wife. She made a curry quinoa that was absolutely delicious. Kudos to her for pulling off something ...

well... i suppose this isnt new or anything, i just wanted to say that i was craving a facon blt the other night and i realized i forgot to get lettuce. so, i replaced the lettuce with cucumber and it was the most amazing thing ever. yum! ...

Hey, vegetarian cooking rockstars,So I've got this massive, ongoing, on-again off-again project going on, where I'm trying to revisit vegetables I've refused to eat since childhood. My goal is to try and become a Proper Vegetarian-- you know, one that actually eats vegetables, as opposed to just one who ...

I'm bringing 3 dishes for my family's thanksgiving and wanted to share with you all in case anyone is looking for some tried & true recipes. All are veg friendly, lactose-intolerant friendly and are vegan/easily veganized. My family usually makes very traditional butter and creamcheese-laden dishes and desserts so it's ...

Hey i have never posted here, but have been lurking in hope of some recipes.however now i have a query, i have been a full veggie for almost a year now, and have to make sandwiches for lunch. i am getting fed up of the same egg or cheese sandwiches.does ...

Adapted from a recipe in Claire's Corner Copia Cookbook. This recipe went over rather well with some friends of mine. It makes either bundt cake or muffins, depending on what you'd like. 1 1/2 sticks butter3 eggs2 cups sugar2 tsps vanilla3 cups flour (I like the whole wheat kind, it ...

Hello, fellow veg*ns!I live at a co-op and tomorrow is my cooking night. (I've posted about the co-op before, in case this sounds familiar.) On the menu: FRESH PUMPKIN! I LOVE pumpkin, but I've never cooked with fresh pumpkin. (After a little reading I discovered that that pumpkins meant for ...

I need ideas.I work with a large group of 20-something guys. I'm the only woman. These are rambunctious, hyper, loud, obnoxious, and most of all hungry. I love these guys. And one of them is leaving to go back to school. I'd like to take something in for everyone to ...

hi guys. i recently bought a local produce box, and i don't want to buy any other fruit/veggies since to me that's defeating the purpose of getting the box. here are all the veggies listed:• bibb lettuce or baby lettuce/arugula bouquets- • eggplant--Naegelin Farm • collard greens—Naegelin Farm • radish—Naegelin ...

I've been trying to come up with some innovative recipes with Quorn products. For those of you who do eat Quorn, how about posting some of your "experiments."Today for lunch I cooked up 4 of the "Naked Chik n Cutlets." After they cooled, I cubed them, and mixed them with ...