5 vegan hangover cures that really work

If you'll be out drinking this New Year's eve, plan ahead for the morning after by browsing through these vegetarian and vegan hangover cures that really work. Have some ...

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Gourmet vegetarian appetizers

I like a quick and easy vegetarian chili cheese dip just as much as everyone else, but I also love to create dishes that are a work of art ...

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Good news (and bad news!) for vegan pizza lovers!

The good news: Domino's has decided to begin offering vegan pizzas! Wait, what? How could there possibly be any bad side to this, you ask? Read on!

The bad news: Yes, it's true. Domino's pizza has begun offering a full large vegan pizza, topped with a soy-based cheese substitute and piled high with vegetables. In Israel. Yes, in Israel. Not the United States.

While I'm certainly thrilled for my Israeli vegan friends, I'm more than a little jealous, too! Hey Domino's! We Americans want a vegan pizza too! In the meantime, here's lots of inspiration for making your own homemade vegetarian and vegan pizzas.

News link: Domino's debus vegan pizza, but you can't have any

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The top ten recipes of the year are...

Every year, I take a look at my web stats and pick out the top ten most popular vegetarian recipes of the year. There's usually a few surprises, and ...

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Have a joyous Kwanzaa

Yes, I know, it's Christmas, but Kwanzaa is much more complex, in deciding what to eat, if you are a vegetarian who happens to celebrate Kwanzaa, that is.

Kwanzaa is a fairly new holiday celebration that has spread beyond the African American community in our multicultural United States. As a celebration of the unique traditions, culture and arts of African and African American culture, food plays an important part! Although there's no traditional Kwanzaa meal (such as a Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas cookies), a themed feast of African, Cajun and Creole, or Southern foods is central to the festivities. That means there's plenty for us vegetarians to indulge in! Try out an African-inspired peanut butter and greens soup (pictured, above, left), whip up some classic vegan hush puppies (pictured, right), or, scroll through this collection of vegetarian Kwanzaa recipe ideas.

Do you celebrate Kwanzaa? I'd love to know what you're eating! Email me your favorite vegetarian Kwanzaa recipes or leave a comment below, and I will post them to the website.

Link: Vegetarian Kwanzaa menu ideas

See also: Learn more about Kwanzaa

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Vegan eggnog, or, make it a latte

Merry Christmas! If you've got one last grocery run to do, pick up some vegan creamer, pudding powder and stock up on soymilk to make this easy homemade vegan eggnog. ...

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American classics made vegan: Oatmeal raisin cookies

Vegan oatmeal raisin cookies, just like everyone should have when they're kids! They're soft and chewy, and made with either soy milk or almond milk, your choice. Enjoy these ...

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Last minute no-hassle Christmas cookies

Under pressure but need some homemade cookies? Try some of my super quick stress-free no-bake cookies or, grab some cake mix, and make some cake mix cookies. Go ahead, ...

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Last minute gift idea: Vegetarian magazine subscription

Need a last minute gift idea? Don't want to battle holiday traffic at the stores? I think just about anyone who even dabbles in the art of meatless meals, ...

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A few of my personal favorite vegan cookies

Making homemade cookies was a weekly ritual in our house growing up, and it was the first thing I ever cooked. No wonder then, that above cakes, pies, brownies or ...

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Quick and easy vegan bean dip

Quick, easy, simple and delicious, what else do you need? The green chiles in this easy vegan bean dip don't actually make it spicy; they just add a bit ...

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Popular vegetarian cooking videos

I love watching cooking videos when planning out a special meal, but I do have to watch out for a messy keyboard when I'm in the kitchen! I've mastered the ...

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Baked tofu in Korean barbecue sauce

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Missed a newsletter?

What's that? You haven't signed up for the vegetarian newsletter yet or you missed an issue? You're missing out! Stay connected with new recipes, vegetarian news and issues and ...

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Vegetarian and vegan risottos

Risotto. The word melts on your tongue just like the creamy Italian rice dish itself. It does take a bit of effort to make the perfect risotto along with ...

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13 beautiful vegan pies

If your mouth isn't watering by the time you're finished inspecting these 13 beautiful vegan pies up close, then, well, well I don't know what. Browse through these tempting ...

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Lots of new delicious recipes to try

Looking for something new to try? I've got you covered. Whether you're ...

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Got leftover Tofurky?

Do you have leftover Tofurky? Or maybe you're like a couple people I know who stock up on Tofurky when it's available so they can have it year round. In ...

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Got leftovers?

Got leftover mashed, baked or sweet potatoes? No worries, they won't go to waste! I've got plenty of ways to repurpose leftover potatoes right here. Browse through this complete ...

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A complete vegetarian Thanksgiving guide

Even if you're not a vegetarian, there are lots of great reasons to avoid turkey this year by celebrating with a vegetarian Thanksgiving meal! Or, if you are

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Lighter Thanksgiving green beans

Green beans and green bean casserole is a traditional part of the Thanksgiving dinner, and I'm a big fan. No reason, however, that your green beans need to be ...

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No meat and no fake-meat for Thanksgiving!

I like fake meat, but for Thanksgiving, I could honestly take it or leave it. I'm the kind of person that's happy with plenty of Thanksgiving side dishes, as ...

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Thanksgiving menus for special diets

Eating meatless meals during the holidays isn't difficult, but it's also not necessarily intuitive What do you do if you don't eat turkey? (Answer: Eat a Tofurkey, another turkey substitute ...

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Tal Ronnen's gourmet Thanksgiving menu

Everyone's favorite vegetarian celebrity chef for the stars, author of The Conscious Cook cookbook and, perhaps as he's more commonly recognized, the guy who cooked for Oprah when she tested out a vegan diet, Tal Ronnen, has put together a full all-vegan Thanksgiving menu, including a salad, sides and a gourmet dessert (vegan banana maple rum cheesecake - can you believe it?). Lucky for us, he's decided to share so we can indulge ourselves and eat like the Hollywood celebrities that Tal cooks for. Hey, if it's good enough for Oprah, right?

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What you need to know about Tofurky

Thanksgiving is coming quickly! Are you ready for the most important meal of the year? This food-centered holiday is just as important (and fun!) for us vegetarians and vegans, even ...

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Vegetarian turkey substitutes

Tofurky is great. We all love saying it, and we all love eating it, and we definitely all love the little plastic wishbone that comes with it. But this is ...

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If this is your first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian or vegan...

If this is your first Thanksgiving as a vegetarian or vegan, and you're the only vegetarian or vegan in your family, Chef Rocky Hunter from Portland, Maine, has some ...

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Thanksgiving desserts!

Pumpkin pie is probably the most traditional Thanksgiving dessert, but I'm sure no one will complain if you also bake a sweet potato pie, apple pie or pecan pie! ...

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Festive cranberry recipes

Get inspired to start planning your Thanksgiving early by browsing through these colorfully vibrant cranberry recipes. Cranberries add a colorful holiday touch to bread, muffins, even vegetable side dishes, ...

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To Tofurky or not to Tofurky?

That is indeed the question each November for us vegetarians: Do you have a substitute meat product at the center of your Thanksgiving table? Another fall-themed entree? Or just load ...

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Missed a newsletter?

What's that? You haven't signed up for the vegetarian newsletter yet or you missed an issue? You're missing out! Stay connected with new recipes, vegetarian news and issues and ...

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Thanksgiving food pictures

I know what you're thinking, but no, it's absolutely not too soon to start thinking about your Thanksgiving meal plans! If you haven't already browsed the complete guide to vegetarian Thanksgivings here...

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Fall and Thanksgiving soups

Soups were never part of our family's traditional Thanksgiving celebration, but then again, neither was Tofurky or any other vegetarian turkey substitute, for that matter. As an adult, I love ...

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Everything you always wanted to know about vegetarianism...

But were either afraid to ask, or didn't know where to ask!

There's no such thing as a silly question, right? If you're thinking about going vegetarian (or vegan), some of these questions may be on your mind. Whether you're grappling with some moral and ethical issues, or just wondering where vegetarians get their protein from or what to eat for dinner, check out these frequently asked questions (FAQs) about vegetarianism and veganism. Got a question that's not covered here? Post it to the vegetarian message board and I'll be sure to personally answer your question!

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8 ways to make non-boring rice and beans

Now, now, don't roll your eyes and think, "Rice and beans? Boring!". Rice and beans don't have to be boring, and fresh home-cooked beans (rather than canned) are anything ...

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7 ways you've never had quinoa for breakfast (including Martha Stewart's recipe)

Yes, even Martha Stewart has a breakfast quinoa recipe, and you'll find it here, along with several other fun and innovative ways to enjoy this high-protein grain first thing ...

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Five ways to use fresh pumpkin seeds

Part of the fun of Halloween is eating the fresh warm toasted pumpkin seeds when you're done carving jack-o-lanterns. Celebrate this fun festive food with a few ways to ...

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The best pumpkin recipes ever

Ah, the mighty pumpkin! It's the inspiration of fairy tales (Cinderella) and cartoon classics (It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown) cult films (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and, perhaps most ...

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Mixed grain pilaf with cranberries

Make a healthy whole grain barley pilaf recipe made with wild rice and cranberries and flavored with orange juice, a touch of salt and fresh parsley, with chopped walnuts for extra texture and protein. Barley pilaf is a nutritious and high-fiber side dish or vegetarian main dish. Or, use this mixed grain pilaf to stuff a squash for a colorful entree.

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What's new around here

Looking for something new to try? I've got you covered. Whether you're looking for your next vegetarian dinner idea , want to try a new cookie recipe or you're planning ...

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7 new ways to try tomato soup

Judging from each week's most popular resources here on about.com, lots of people like vegetarian soups! Whether it's raw food soups, or bean soups, there's plenty of options if ...

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New quinoa recipes to try

Besides being my favorite whole grain, did you know that quinoa is so amazing, that even the UN (yes - the United Nations!) has declared ...

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New video: Kale chips, 3 ways

Looking for a healthy vegan snack idea to add to your repertoire? Try kale chips! Chef Mike shows us how to make three different flavors of kale chips in this video...

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No French fries allowed!

Try lightly battered sliced tempeh fries as a high-protein option when you're craving something starchy and fried. Serve them alongside veggie burgers for a healthier alternative to a burger and ...

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Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

I'm not Canadian, and, admittedly, never attended a Canadian Thanksgiving celebration, so I don't have too many food tips to share specific to Canadian Thanksgiving, but here's hoping you ...

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Vegetarian wings and things

Since I went vegetarian as a kid, I have to admit, there's quite a few meat items I've never had. Along with sushi, octopus, rabbit, veal or duck, I've ...

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New grains to try: Israeli couscous

If you've been following my blog or read any of my books, you'll know that I'm a big advocate of trying new foods, especially for new vegetarians and vegans. ...

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Is it a main dish or a side dish?

Vegetarian and vegan eating means changing up our ideas about what constitutes a main dish. No longer is meat ...

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Barley 101

I used to love making warm barley pilafs filled with local squashes and vegetables when I lived in Chicago. In the cold, the barley just seemed perfect. Not that barley ...

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New recipes to try

Looking for something new to try? I've got you covered. Whether you're looking for your next vegetarian dinner idea , want to try a new cookie recipe or you're planning ...

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Three reasons to try couscous for breakfast

I don't really like oatmeal.

There, I said it. It's okay, I don't really hate it, I just prefer to eat another kind of grain, rather than oatmeal. ...

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New video: 3 ways to make kale salad

Kale makes an extremely nutritious and low-calorie salad base. In this quick video, Chef Mike shows us how to make some inspiring kale salad recipes, with tomatoes, raisins, almonds ...

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Try something new each week

Newly vegan, vegetarian, or hoping to be? Looking for new recipes but don't want to browse forever? Sign up for the Vegan Recipe of the Week newsletter to receive one ...

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Happy Hug a Vegan Day!

Hug a vegan day is today! Are you hugging away or getting hugged? What's that? You haven't heard all about annual Hug a Vegan day? You're ...

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How to raise vegetarian kids

If you're trying to raise vegetarian kids, you know it's not easy. One dad wrote in to share some advice about how he's raising his two daughters not only ...

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Charred eggplant and potato curry

I'm normally fairly lukewarm on eggplant, meaning that I can take it or leave it (except when it comes to baba ghanoush, which I love!). But recently, my neighbor had ...

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Hug a vegan day is September 27th!

Hug a vegan day is Friday, September 27th! What a fun way to celebrate being vegan! Light-hearted it may be, but the vegetarian pride and community that is the goal ...

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Healthy simple side: Coconut curried veggies

Need some help putting vegetables at the center of your plate instead of thinking of them as a boring, wilted side dish? These easy curried veggies won't let you down. ...

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One-pot vegetarian stew: Freekeh and kale with roasted sweet potatoes

There's absolutely nothing in this healthy stew recipe that your body won't rejoice and thank you for. After oven-roasting the sweet potatoes, the simple ingredients - including whole grain ...

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Chocolate smoothies for breakfast - yum!

A chocolate smoothie or shake for breakfast? Sure, why not? Using a healthy base of frozen fruit or even protein-rich tofu makes these chocolate smoothies delicious and nutritious. ...

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A few new recipes to try

Looking for something new to try? I've got you covered. Whether you're looking for your next vegetarian dinner idea or just want to try a new cookie recipe, there's ...

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Udon noodles in cilantro peanut sauce

Don't be fooled by the name - these sauce on these vegetarian and vegan cilantro peanut noodles is less of a peanut sauce and more of an herbal cilantro ...

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