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Egg Subsitutes 101
Tofu, bananas and a commercial egg substitute can all be used to replace eggs in your favorite recipe. Here's how to use them while cooking and baking.
Tofu Recipes
Wondering what to do with tofu? Tofu is an incredibly versatile food that you can do just about anything with - from savory entrees to creamy sauces and sweet vegan desserts. Here's a collection of quick and easy vegetarian and vegan tofu recipes.
Types of Vegetarians
Vegetarian? Vegan? Flexitarian? What does it all mean? Understanding the many different options available to you is the first step towards adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Most Popular Veggie Burgers
Best Veggie Burger Recipes
Cake Mix Cookies
Cookies in five minutes using cake mix as a base! These easy cake mix cookies are super quick, super yummy and absolutely foolproof.
Easy Dips
As a vegan, I'm often disappointed to attend events that serve nothing but the same ol' veggies and ranch dressing, mini-meatballs and cheese and crackers. If you've got a party or a meeting coming up, serve some appetizers or munchies that all your guests can eat!
Tofu
Definition of tofu, including how to cook with tofu, easy tofu recipes, silken and regular tofu and the nutritional value of tofu. All you need to know to get started making healthy, low-fat vegetarian and vegan tofu recipes!
Black Bean Burgers
I love this recipe for black bean patties because its easy to make as well as tasty, two of my favorite qualities in a recipe!
Vegetarian Lasagna Recipes
Looking for an easy and healthy vegetarian lasagna recipe? Check out some of my favorite vegetarian and vegan lasagna recipes here. Whether you're looking for a traditional Italian main dish or want to experiment with something new, there's a vegetarian lasagna recipe here that will surely do the trick.
Vegan
Definition of vegan.
Tofu Nutritional Value
Wondering how tofu stands up in comparison to some of your other favorite foods when it comes to protein, calories, calcium, and more? Read on to find out!
Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe
Lentil soup is one of those recipes that should be in every cook's repertoire. Lentils are available in most grocery stores and are very cheap. This vegetarian lentil soup recipe uses plenty of spices to perk up the soup. Enjoy this traditional and warming dish!
Olive Tapenade Recipe
Olive tapenade is a great spread to serve with crackers for an easy appetizer or hor d'ouerves. This easy olive tapenade recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, and can be prepared in just a few minutes.
Seitan
Definition of seitan. Wondering what seitan, also known as "wheat meat" or "wheat gluten" is and how to make it? Read on to find out all about seitan.
Super Easy Vegetarian Chili
This vegetarian chili recipe is so easy, you'll feel like you're cheating!
Thai Style Spring Rolls
Thai style spring rolls, also called fresh rolls, are super easy and quick to make!
Tofu Scramble
Tofu scramble is a popular vegan breakfast dish similar to scrambled eggs.
How to Make Spring Rolls
Don’t be fooled by the simple elegance of spring rolls! As long as you have pre-made wrappers, spring rolls are surprisingly easy and quick to make.
Thai Peanut Sauce
Thai peanut sauce is great on noodles or as a salad dressing and kids love it!
Baba Ganoush Recipe
Baba ganoush, a Middle Eastern spread and dip is similar to hummus, but is made with eggplant instead of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). This vegetarian and vegan recipe is particularly hummus-like, since it uses some chickpeas for a thicker texture.
Basic Miso Soup
Miso soup is a quick, easy and light soup and is a staple of Japanese cuisine. This basic recipe is a simple version of the classic miso soup you'll find served in Japanese restaurants.
How to Make Seitan
Seitan (also called wheat meat or wheat gluten) is easy to make and quick to prepare. The texture and flavor of homemade seitan is really just a matter of taste, so have fun experimenting! No two batches are every quite the same.
Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
Using flour with oatmeal and relying on an optional dash of maple syrup for sweetness, this sugar-free vegan peanut butter and banana cookie recipe will be sure to please every health-conscious cookie lover!
Vegetable Veggie Burgers
Looking for a healthier, low-fat veggie burger? This recipe uses just a bit of tofu and lots and lots of veggies to form a healthy and high-fiber vegetarian patty. This veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Crock Pot Lentil Soup
Vegetarian lentil soup is a super-easy vegetarian crock pot soup recipe - just put all the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning and forget about it until the end of the day. Lentil soup is hearty enough for a main dish, but you could always add extra veggies to make it even more filling.
Bean and Barley Vegetable Soup
This vegetarian and vegan recipe for a hearty homemade barley and vegetable soup is both healthy and filling. A meal in itself, you can add just about any veggies you want - green beans, peas or corn would all work well.
Types of Tofu
What you need to know about the different kinds of tofu.
Vegetarian Tofu Chili Recipe
This vegetarian tofu chili recipe packs twice the protein punch with both beans and tofu. Chili is always a great idea to bring to a potluck, since it's easy to whip up a large batch, and this tofu chili recipe will be a hit with vegetarians and vegans alike.
Milk Substitutes
Soy, rice and almond milk are three common milk substitutes. Here’s how they stack up nutritionally and how to use them while cooking.
Crock Pot Vegetable Curry
Crock pot vegetable curry is a one-pot meal that you can prepare in the morning and will fill your home with the aroma of Indian spices all day long. This vegetable curry recipe is vegetarian, vegan, fat-free and gluten-free. Serve over rice if desired.
Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy
This easy recipe for a basic vegetarian and vegan mushroom gravy is surprisingly full of flavor!
Vegetarian Casseroles
The dog is barking, the kids are screaming and dinner still isn't ready. Sound familiar? Try some of these easy one-dish vegetarian casserole recipes. Just turn on the oven, put a few ingredients into a casserole dish and set the timer. Vegetarian and vegan casseroles can be either a main dish or a side dish, depending on the recipe and the size of your appetite. If you're not sure what's for dinner tonight, try one of these easy vegetarian casserole recipes.
Pescatarian
Definition of pescatarian, occasionally used to describe those who abstain from eating all meat and animal flesh with the exception of fish. Also spelled "Pescetarian" and sometimes "Pescitarian".
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
Everyone loves fresh, homemade oatmeal raisin cookies right? Well, vegans love vegan oatmeal raisin cookies too! This recipe is a vegan, egg-free and dairy-free version of classic oatmeal raisin cookies, just like mom used to make.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegans love chocolate chip cookies too! This classic recipe tastes just like the ones mom used to make, you won't even know they're vegan.
Mushroom Veggie Burger Recipe
Mushrooms are surprisingly similar in taste and texture to meat when cooked, and this veggie burger recipe may just surprise you with how tasty it is. While mushrooms provide plenty of flavor and texture, the addition of pinto beans makes this recipe high in fiber and protein too. This mushroom veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipe
Make a homemade gluten-free pie crust using just three simple ingredients.
Low-Fat Pumpkin Cookies
Make healthy pumpkin cookies that are very low-fat by using applesauce instead of margarine or oil. These healthy pumpkin cookies are dairy-free and vegan as well. Try serving these pumpkin cookies at Halloween or Thanksgiving for a healthy and low-fat pumpkin dessert.
Tips for Going Veg
These quick tips will help you make the transition to a new vegetarian or vegan diet. If you want to know how to go vegetarian or how to become a vegetarian, read these tips to see what I did and what many other people have done to successfully become vegetarian.
Egg replacer
Definiton of egg replacer and how to use it.
How to Ripen Avocados
If you've got rock-hard avocados and can't wait to make guacamole, there's a few things you can do to make your avocados get soft quicker.
Onion and Apple Tarts
For an elegant fall or Thanksgiving appetizer, try these savory onion and apple tarts, made with either feta or goat cheese. These little onion apple tarts are vegetarian, but for a vegan version, you could use vegan dough and omit the cheese.
Breaded Tofu Nuggets (Vegan)
Kid-friendly tofu nuggets are reminiscent of chicken nuggets and can be dipped in ketchup, barbeque sauce or ranch dressing.
Crispy Fried Tofu Recipe
Fried Tofu is great on it's own or dipped in just about any kind of sauce. You can also use fried tofu in a vegetable stir-fry or noodle dish. This Chinese-inspired recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegetarian
Definition of vegetarian, also known as lacto-ovo-vegetarian.
Tofu Cheesecake Recipe
You won’t believe that this easy (and yummy!) tofu vegan cheesecake recipe is cholesterol-free and packed full of healthy soy protein. A dairy-free and vegan cream cheese makes this recipe vegan and adding tofu makes this vegan cheesecake recipe hearty and healthy. This vegan cheesecake recipe is a tasty way to add more soy to your diet.
Tofu Veggie Burgers Recipe
Veggie burgers are so common these days you can find them in most grocery store freezers and restaurants. But why buy them when you can easily make your own? This easy recipe for vegetarian tofu veggie burgers is easy to make and great for an everyday lunch, dinner, picnic or potluck. Enjoy!
Vegetarian Indian Samosas
Traditionally, samosas are an Indian snack food, but I like to eat vegetarian samosas as an entree, or along with some other vegetarian Indian sides, such as rice and dal. However you prefer to eat your Indian samosas, be sure to serve them with a dipping sauce and enjoy your traditional Indian food meal! This samosa recipe is vegan as well as vegetarian.
Chana Masala
Chana masala with spinach is a variation of a traditional and popular Indian dish.
Textured Vegetable Protein
Definition of textured vegetable protein, TVP. If you're wondering what TVP is or would like to try some easy TVP recipes, start here.
Vegetarian Crockpot Chili
Vegetarian Crockpot Chili Recipe
Easy Vegan Fudge Recipe
Who knew vegan fudge could be so delicious - not to mention easy to make! This vegan fudge recipe is deceptively simple, but the end result is absolutely delicious.
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie
This vegan recipe for spiced oatmeal cranberry cookies is thick and chewy, just the way oatmeal cookies should be! Use a vegan margarine to make these oatmeal cookies vegan, egg-free and dairy-free.
How to Make a Stir-Fry Meal
Stir-frying is a cooking technique that is easy enough for new chefs, quick enough to make anytime, and can be used to create dozens of different vegetarian or vegan meals. By varying the ingredients, spices and sauces, a stir-fry is limited only by your imagination
Easy Vegan Pancake Recipe
Yes, it's true, you can make perfectly good pancakes without eggs or even milk! This vegan pancake recipe uses soy milk as a substitute and the result is perfect light and fluffy pancakes.
Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe
Yellow Split Pea Dhal Recipe. Dhal, sometimes spelled dahl or dal, is a staple of Indian vegetarian cuisine. This easy recipe is for a basic vegetarian and vegan yellow split-pea dhal. Serve with rice, or, add extra liquid to make a more soup-like dhal.
Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip
Vegetarian Chili Cheese Dip. A classic vegetarian chili bean and cheese dip perfect for lounging in front of the TV or for a casual vegetarian appetizer. This vegetarian chili cheese dip is a cheesy Mexican vegetarian bean dip appetizer that would be perfect for the Superbowl or for fun movie nights.
Easy Indian Aloo Gobi Recipe
Aloo gobi is a vegetarian Indian food recipe consisting of spiced potatoes and cauliflower. Although it's been around for years, aloo gobi recently acheived world-wide fame through the popular made popular British football (soccer, if you're American!) film "Bend it Like Beckham". This vegetarian aloo gobi recipe won't disappoint.
The Best Vegan Cheese
Which is the best vegan cheese available?
Easy Vegan French Toast
This easy vegan French toast recipe uses bananas instead of eggs, giving it a sweet flavor.
Basic Vegetable Broth Recipe
A basic and flavorful vegetable broth recipe to make vegetarian soups, vegetarian gravy, or just to add flavor to a variety of vegetarian recipes. You can use this easy vegetable broth in recipes calling for broth or stock of any kind.
Broccoli,Tofu in Garlic Sauce
Broccoli and tofu in garlic sauce is a vegan and vegetarian Indian-inspired entree that is easy to prepare.
Meat and the Environment
Wondering exactly how it is that vegetarianism and environmentalism are related? Read on.
Foods to Try
Tofu, tempeh and say what? Seven fabulous foods to try if you’re a new vegetarian or vegan.
Potato Veggie Burgers
Yes, you can make fabulous veggie patties from potatoes! If you've ever had latkes or potato pancakes, you know that potatoes absorb the flavors added to them quite well, and have a satisfying texture that is both crunchy and soft. Feel free to spice this recipe up a bit by adding in some garlic, seasoned salt, or other spices. This potato and bean veggie burger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Myths About the Raw Food Diet
Think that all you can eat on a raw food diet is cold fruits and vegetables? Think again! I've debunked this and several other myths about the raw food diet. Find out what even many long-term raw foodists don't know!
Easy BBQ Tofu
Super easy baked barbeque-flavored tofu. You won't believe how easy and how yummy recipe is.
Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole was always a Thanksgiving staple at my house growing up. This easy recipe uses pre-made soup so it's ready to cook in your crock pot or slow cooker in just a few minutes. Mushroom soup is usually not vegan, so although this recipe is vegetarian, it is not vegan.
The Best Vegan Mayonnaise
Guide pick for the best vegan mayonnaise.
How to Press Tofu
This "How To" will help you prepare firm tofu for cooking in vegetarian or vegan recipes by pressing or draining the bean curd.
Savory Butternut Squash Soup
Savory Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup
Crock Pot Very Veggie Chili
Get your five-a-day servings of vegetables! This crockpot vegetable chili recipe doesn't skimp on the veggies or the flavor. Just place all the ingredients in your crock pot or slow cooker, and come home to a healthy and complete vegetarian meal.
Crock Pot Rice and Lentils
Indian-inspired curried rice and lentils is a full vegetarian and vegan meal right out of your crock pot or slow cooker. It couldn't be simpler.
Black Bean Enchiladas
Black bean and vegetable enchiladas, stuffed full of tofu and veggies, can be made in advance and frozen, so make plenty of vegetarian enchiladas and set some aside for later. These vegetarian vegetable enchiladas are also vegan if you use a vegan soy cheese.
Spicy TVP Veggie Burgers
These vegetarian TVP veggie burgers are high in protein and pack a bit of a kick. Feel free to omit the chili powder and cayenne if you prefer a milder veggie burger.
Vegetarian Minestrone Soup
This recipe for vegetarian and vegan minestrone soup is filled with healthy and low-fat vegetables, and slowly simmered for maximum flavor. Vegetarian minestrone soup is makes for a light and healthy lunch or dinner soup, just add a side salad and you've got a meal. Because it contains no oil, this vegetarian minestrone soup recipe is very low in fat.
Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
Why wait for the holidays? Gingerbread cookies are wonderful year-round.
Crock Pot Vegetable Minestrone
Minestrone soup is a very popular vegetable soup that is quite healthy and low in fat. This vegetarian crock pot minestrone soup recipe has no oil, so it is virtually fat free. You can also add whatever vegetables your like. Try adding a bit of sweet corn (one of my favorites!), green peas or even some pre-soaked or canned beans.
Crock Pot Split Pea Soup
Soup is always an easy choice to make in a crockpot. Just add the ingredients in the morning, and forget about it until you are ready to eat it hours later. Although many split pea soup recipes use ham for added flavor, this vegetarian and vegan version packs in the spices, including thyme, sage and bay leaves for a lower fat and cholesterol version of classic split pea soup.
Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin sauce is a Chinese barbeque-like sauce common in vegetarian Asian cooking.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry
Simple Tofu and Veggie Stir-Fry with Ginger - a simple recipe for an easy Chinese-style vegetarian and vegan stir-fry with vegetables and tofu in a light ginger sauce.
Coconut and Tofu Curry Recipe
Although this vegetarian and vegan curry recipe isn't authentic to any ethnic cuisine per se, I find that the mild flavor really gets absorbed into the tofu and blends well with the rich coconut flavor. When served over rice, tofu curry makes for a great entree. If you're bored with the usual vegan recipes, or have some tofu on hand you need to use up, this easy dish is just right.
Tofurky
What is a Tofurky? Find out, and try some vegetarian and vegan Tofurky recipes for Thanksgiving or anytime.
Whole Wheat Veggie Lasagne
Make your vegetarian lasagna just a bit healthier by using this recipe, which calls for whole wheat lasagna noodles and spinach. Even though it uses whole wheat noodles, this lasagna is incredibly rich and creamy as it uses plenty of ricotta, Parmesan, and low-fat cottage cheese.
Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
Cornbread Stuffing Recipe. Cornbread stuffing (or dressing) is a Southern favorite served not only on Thanksgiving and holidays, but for any special family meal. This cornbread stuffing recipe is both vegetarian and vegan, just be sure to use a vegan cornbread.
Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers
Vegetarian Black Bean Burgers with Cornmeal is an easy vegetarian and vegan bean burger recipe made with black beans and salsa for flavor.
Indian Cauliflower Curry
A combination of Indian spices transforms this simple vegetable dish into a delight for the senses. This authentic Indian curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Nutritional yeast
Definition of nutritional yeast.
Vegetarian Nutrition
How can I be sure to get enough nutrients on a vegetarian/vegan diet? The answer: make sure you're getting enough protein, calcium, iron and B12.
Vegan Pesto
Use this vegan pesto recipe to dress up pasta, as a pizza sauce for a vegan pesto pizza, or as an appetizer with bread and crackers.
Crock Pot Vegetarian Lasagna
Crock Pot Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe. You can prepare this easy vegetarian lasagne in your crockpot using just a few simple ingredients. Using tofu instead of cheese makes this lasagne recipe very low-fat and also vegan.
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe
Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes
Easy Vegan Vanilla Frosting
With just three ingredients, this is a basic recipe for a quick and easy vegan vanilla frosting. Just be sure to use a vegan margarine for a vegan version!
Vegan Broccoli Quiche Recipe
This egg-free quiche recipe uses tofu instead of eggs for a healthy and low-fat vegan breakfast. Although the recipe calls for mushrooms and broccoli, you could always substitute your favorite vegetables instead. This eggless quiche recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegan Chocolate Spice Cookies
Vegan Chocolate Spice Cookies
Barley and Vegetable Soup
I love the crunchy and chewy texture of barley in this easy vegetarian barley and vegetable soup recipe. Although I recommend that you simmer this barley soup for 30 minutes, it really is better if you have the time to let it cook even longer, as the flavors take time to develop. This barley and vegetable soup recipe is vegetarian and vegan.
Black Bean Enchilada Bake
A one dish vegetarian casserole perfect for those busy nights - you can get this vegetarian enchilada bake in the oven in just a few minutes. A simple Mexican-inspired meal the whole family will enjoy.
Creamy Shepherd's Pie
A rich and creamy vegetarian shepherd's pie recipe using lots of healthy vegetables instead of meat.
Quick and Easy Cheesy Pasta
A super quick and easy vegetarian pasta casserole recipe. This is a great way to use up any leftover cooked pasta you have lying around. Just "dump" a few ingredients into a dish and bake. Although you do have to cook the pasta beforehand, this pasta casserole only has five ingredients, so it really can be a time saver on a busy night.
Crock Pot Spinach Casserole
If you can't get your family to eat their spinach, try this creamy, cheesy and vegetarian crock pot spinach casserole recipe.
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans)
Frijoles Negros (Black Beans) are a staple of Mexican cuisine. This vegetarian and vegan frijoles negros recipe is flavorful, simple to prepare and makes a great side dish or a filling for burritos.
Easy Spinach Dip Recipe
You can create this quick and easy vegetarian spinach dip with just four very simple ingredients, and in less then five minutes. Although it is best to allow this spinach dip to sit in the refrigerator before serving. A quick and easy spinach dip recipe is perfect for a vegetarian appetizer when served with crackers or vegetables.
Low-Fat Eggplant Lasagna
A wonderful lasagna recipe full of healthy spinach and eggplant. This vegetarian and vegan recipe uses no cheese, so it is much lower in fat than a traditional lasagne.
Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger
Spicy Vegetarian Black Bean Burger
Fat-free Apple Banana Muffins
This fat free vegan muffin recipe gets plenty of moisture (and healthy fiber) from the apples and bananas, so there's no need for margarine or oil, which adds fat as well as calories. If you're looking for a healthy fat-free or low-fat vegan breakfast, this is a good one to try.
Eggless Vegan Mayonnaise
Eggless Vegan Mayonnaise Recipe
Sweet and Sour Tofu
If you've ever had a sweet and sour dish at a Chinese restaurant and wondered how they made it, this recipe is for you! Sweet and Sour Tofu with Vegetables is an easy to prepare recipe that will have your family thinking you picked up Chinese take-out!
Ginger Cookies
Ginger Molasses Cookies
Wakame Seaweed
Definition of wakame, a seaweed and raw and living food.
Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole
You can get this Mexican-inspired casserole into the oven in just a few minutes, so it makes a great meal for a busy day. Kids love this recipe too, but you may want to cut the amount of chilies in half. This vegetarian recipe could easily be made vegan by using a vegan soy cheese instead of regular cheese.
Tofu Spinach Lasagna Recipe
Layered with crumbled tofu and plenty of spinach, this recipe for a vegan, cheeseless lasagna is hearty and flavorful. No cheese means this recipe is much lower in fat than other traditional lasagna recipes.
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes
You can make these cheesy crockpot scalloped potatoes vegan by substituting a vegan cream cheese, such as Tofutti, for the regular cream cheese. Potatoes are a great vegetarian side dish to make in your crock pot or slow cooker.
Easy Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies
If you're a fan of quick and easy recipes, then this is one is a keeper. With just a box of cake mix and a can of pumpkin, you can have fresh warm cookies to munch on while you carve up those Halloween jack-o-lanterns! Use a vegan cake mix for vegan cookies.
Vegan Applesauce Cake
This vegan and low-fat cake recipe uses applesauce instead of eggs or oil, making it nearly fat-free and guilt-free! Though its a little bit heavier than other cakes, the generous amount of cocoa makes this vegan cake absolutely heavenly.
Vegan Quinoa Salad Recipe
This quinoa salad recipe is surprisingly tasty and healthy! Whole grain quinoa cooks quicker than most grains and is an excellent source of protein with about 11 grams of protein per cup of cooked quinoa.
Basic Asian Dipping Sauce
This basic dipping sauce is perfect to serve with egg rolls, spring rolls, or to use as a sauce for stir-fries.
Cold Asian Rice Salad
A nutritious vegetarian Asian rice salad recipe with rice, sesame oil and snow peas that you can serve hot or cold. Rice salad is a great way to use leftover rice. A vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free recipe, as long as you make sure your rice vinegar is gluten-free.
Vegan Lemon Sugar Cookie
This vegan lemon sugar cookie recipe will leave you with wanting more! Unlike other sugar cookie recipes, this vegan cookie is flavorful enough on it's own; no icing is needed.
Thai Stir Fry with Hoisin
Thai-style tofu and vegetables stir fry with ginger, hoisin sauce and fresh herbs.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Easy Low-Fat Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Lacto-vegetarian
Definition of lacto-vegetarian.
Chinese Hoisin Stir-Fry
Using hoisin sauce is a great way to quickly add flavor to a simple vegetable stir-fry. Though this easy vegetable stir-fry recipe calls for seitan, you could substitute tofu or tempeh as well.
30 second vegan chili "cheese"
30 second semi-homemade vegan chili "cheese" dip recipe.
Tofu "Egg" Salad
Recipe for vegan egg salad, made with tofu! With tablespoon of mustard to give it a yellowish hue, this recipe really looks and tastes like egg salad. Serve on bread with lettuce for a vegan "egg" salad sandwich.
Crock Pot Barbecue Tofu Recipe
Crock pot barbecue tofu is super easy. Just dump everything in the crock pot in the morning and you've got dinner when you come home at night! Serve over lettuce, or on toasted French bread.
Best Tasting Veggie Burgers
There's so many different vegetarian and vegan veggie burger brands available at most grocery stores these days. Wondering which is best? Read on to find out!
Vegetarian Mock Chicken
Vegetarian mock chicken salad, soy chicken nuggets, southern-fried vegetarian chicken and more!
Red Curry Tofu and Veggies
This Thai inspired recipe for a basic red curry sauce will go best served over steamed white rice, though you could always eat it plain as a curry soup dish. Though the recipe calls for tofu, carrots, peas and baby corn, you can use just about any vegetable you have on hand, and adjust the cooking time accordingly if needed. This Thai red curry recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Crock Pot Barley Chili Recipe
Vegetarian Crock Pot Barley Chili Recipe
Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
This recipe for fried rice with veggies will remind you of the fried rice served at Chinese restaurants. Feel free to add more veggies or some tofu for a heartier dish. This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting
Vegan cream cheese frosting, using non-dairy cream cheese and vegan margarine.
Olive Tapenaude with Tomatoes
Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade
Vegetarian Indian Recipes
Dozens of vegetarian and vegan Indian recipes to try if you're looking to duplicate your favorite restaurant dishes at home, including quick and easy vegetarian Indian aloo gobi to traditional vegetarian Indian samosas.
Ten Minute TVP Taco Recipe
This vegetarian taco recipe uses store-bought salsa and taco seasoning to make a super-quick vegetarian taco filling from TVP, also known as textured vegetable protein, which is a vegan meat-substitute product.
Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Pumpkin soup is warming and filling. Perfect for the holidays or any time.
Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry
Vegetable stir-fries are a great staple for most vegetarians and vegans. They can be prepared quickly with ingredients you likely have on hand and are generally quite healthy. This vegetarian and vegan Chinese-style vegetable stir-fry is low in fat and is quite easy to prepare. Feel free to add some tofu or seitan into the mix as well.
Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
Using a cake mix to whip up some quick vegan cookies will save you time and effort if you're in a hurry. This recipe shows you how.
Gluten-free Gingerbread Cookie
Gluten-free Gingerbread Cookies
Ovo-vegetarian
Definition of ovo-vegetarian, a vegetarian who eats eggs.
Quick Vegan Biscuits
Quick Vegan Biscuits
Easy Mexican Enchilada Sauce
Try this recipe for a quick and easy enchilada sauce recipe and make your own home made enchilada sauce. This Mexican food recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Basic Vegetarian Gravy Recipe
Basic Vegetarian Gravy Recipe. Making a vegetarian gravy can be a bit more of an art than an exact science, as timing, stirring and heat are everything! So add more or less liquid as needed, but remember, your vegetarian gravy will thicken slightly as it cools.
Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
Mexican rice is a traditional rice dish that is very easy to prepare. First, the rice is lightly toasted with garlic, onions and other spices, then slowly simmered with tomatoes. This easy Mexican rice recipe uses vegetable broth, making it both vegetarian and vegan.
What is the raw food diet?
A raw foods vegan diet consists of unprocessed vegan foods that have not been heated above 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 degrees Celsius). "Raw foodists" or those that follow a raw foods diet believe that foods cooked above this temperature have lost a significant amount of their nutritional value and are harmful to the body.
Chocolate No-Bake Cookies
Looking for a healthier no-bake cookie recipe? Try these easy sugar-free no-bake cookies. They've got a bit of maple syrup and some dates to help sweeten them up, but absolutely no refined or white sugar. And, with just a few simple ingredients, you should be able to whip them up in five minutes flat. This chocolate no-bake cookie recipe is both sugar-free and vegan.
Vegetarian Barbeques
Wondering what to throw on the grill for your veggie friends? Here's some quick tips to help you have a fabulous barbeque that everyone will be sure to enjoy.
Is margarine vegan?
Vegan Margarines - which one works best in baking, replacing dairy and to spread on toast?
Thai Peanut Sauce with Ginger
This is a mild Thai peanut sauce recipe, perfect for kids who love peanut butter. If you prefer a spicier version, you can add extra red pepper flakes or even fresh diced chilies. Serve your Thai peanut sauce over pasta or noodles, or use as a dip for veggies. You can also use Thai peanut sauce as a salad dressing if you add some extra liquid to thin it out a bit. This Thai peanut sauce with ginger recipe is both vegetarian and vegan.
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup is a light meal or accompaniment eaten any time of day. My Taiwanese roomate in college used to prepare vegetarian hot and sour soup for breakfast on occasion, and I heartily ate it up! This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. It is somewhat light, however, so feel free to add in some tofu or seitan.

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