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VegetarianRecipe.us Finds No-Meat Recipes From Dozens of Sites - @dmccall: There are tons of wonderful vegetarian recipes out there. I cook for my friends quite a bit, and none of them ever comment that something I make doesn't have meat. Of course, I'm not into some of the really strange recipes either...some of the things you find out there can be terrifying. Also, not being vegan helps a lot for variety. I don't give a damn about the animals, I just don't really care to eat their tissues. @Hamsteaks: It's funny how unimaginative people are when it comes to food. Never mind that there are whole countries and cultures with cuisine that eschews beef and dairy (most Indian), as well as ones that are less meat-centered than typical American fare where the mean can be omitted or replaced painlessly (a lot of East Asian stuff).

It's like "You can't eat hot dogs? @bakana: A lot of the stuff I make is vegan friendly just because of it's nature. I like the products by Yves too. [www.yvesveggie.com] Tofurkey still makes me gag though =X. Beautiful Vegan Dinner Party Dishes | Apartment Therapy The Kitc. Miso Vegetables & Tofu Recipe. My apologies in advance. It has been a bit busy on this end, and although this post will be on the short side, the recipe itself is particularly tasty. Eight ingredients and a few simple steps come together into something special.

A light meal that still satisfies. The flavor profile is Japanese, and it's one of those preparations where an interesting dressing and good quality vegetables come together into something vibrant and uplifting. It's the sort of thing I like to have for lunch, but could also make a nice component in an al fresco dinner. It's based loosely on a recipe I came across in Harumi Kurihara's beautiful Everyday Harumi cookbook. Have a look at Everyday Harumi if you come across it, I bought a copy a few weeks ago, and there are quite a number of recipes I'm excited to try. Also, for those of you not familiar with Harumi, Julia Moskin wrote a nice profile of her a few years back for the New York Times - Empress of Domesticity Drops In. Start the dressing first. 10 Vegan Lunch Ideas | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn. Previous image Next image Bean dips and spreads Last week, we explored Vegan Breakfast Ideas; now let's move onto lunch! Check out these 10 tasty and nourishing ideas for the midday meal and then share your own vegan-friendly tips in the comments!

• 1 Bean dips and spreads – Use spreads like Hummus and Fresh Shell Bean and Sage Spread on sandwiches or as a dip for pita, crackers, or vegetables. • 2 Chickpea sandwich – This Chickpea of the Sea sandwich filling can be made with vegan mayo or a vinaigrette in place of the mayo. • 3 Couscous – Couscous is fantastic both warm and cool; try Israeli Couscous with Chard or Couscous with Raisins, Pine Nuts, and Capers. • 7 Eggplant spread – Use sweet, smoky Baba Ghanoush as a spread for vegetable sandwiches and wraps. • 4 Lentils and grains – We can never get enough of this balanced and filling Lentil Salad with farro, cucumbers, and tomatoes. Related: 10 Vegan Breakfast Ideas. Vegetarian Jap Chae - A Guest Recipe by Alice of Savory Sweet Li. Welcome to Herbivoracious! If this is your first visit, please start here. Vegetarian Jap Chae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry) [Today's post is by my friend Alice of Savory Sweet Life. Alice's blog is a celebration of everyday cooking and baking.

Her food shows that delicious, beautiful, homemade meals are within the reach of busy families. When a friend and well respected blogger like Michael Natkin invites you to guest post for his amazing food blog, it’s a big deal and great honor. Growing up my mother would often prepare a big pan of jap chae (also spelled japchae or chapchae) full of vegetables with vibrant colors, stir-fried with glass-looking sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon), and seasoned with sesame oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper, and a touch of sugar.

My mother taught me the importance of making sure to stir-fry each ingredient individually. Vegetarian Jap Chae. Quick Recipe: Udon Soup with Bok Choy and Poached Egg | Apartmen. Vegetarian Black Bean Espresso Chili | Apartment Therapy. Yesterday, Kathryn covered the basics of chili making and a great many variations. Today, we're highlighting a very specific vegetarian chili preparation – one that ended years of searching for that perfect meatless recipe. I've tried a great many recipes for vegetarian chili. Most of them were good and some were very good, but none of them delivered the specific qualities I crave in a bowl of chili – qualities that can be a bit elusive when you don't start the process by browning a good amount of meat in the pot.

Here they are: 1. Deep, rich flavor and color2. Thick consistency (nothing watery!) I love vegetables, but I don't want too many of them in my chili. That deep, rich flavor is perhaps the hardest element to come by in vegetarian chilis. But the first time I made this Bon Appétit recipe, it was a success on all three counts. The secret to the deep flavor (and color) in this chili is the espresso powder. Black Bean Espresso Chili Adapted from Bon Appétit serves 4.