Chocolate itself is not unhealthy - it's all the sugar and fat added to it! To enjoy a healthy chocolate treat, use pure unprocessed cocoa powder, and add a ...Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Chocolate for breakfast
Chocolate itself is not unhealthy - it's all the sugar and fat added to it! To enjoy a healthy chocolate treat, use pure unprocessed cocoa powder, and add a ...
Monday, May 26, 2014
Like Chinese food? Try this General Tso's Tofu!
Every once in a while, I try something out that turns out so good, I even impress myself. This vegan version of General Tso's chicken, General Tso's Tofu, is ...Saturday, May 24, 2014
Memorial Day grilling ideas
Memorial Day is coming soon and, since it's the semi-official kick-off of the summer grilling season, I thought I'd do a quick round-up 
of what you need to know ...
of what you need to know ...Friday, May 23, 2014
Baked pasta with Swiss chard and white wine
Pasta casseroles aren't just for kids - this one with Swiss chard, ricotta and white wine with a seasoned breadcrumb topping is definitely all grown up! I'm always trying to ...Wednesday, May 21, 2014
The easiest crockpot meals ever
Slow cookers were all the rage in the late 70s, and they're back again in this era of the busy cook. Dump a few ingredients 
in, switch it on, ...
in, switch it on, ...Monday, May 19, 2014
Vegetable lo mein
Vegetarian lo mein with vegetables is a quick and easy Chinese noodle recipe popular in Chinese take-out restaurants, but why not make your own at home? This vegetarian and vegan lo mein recipe...Saturday, May 17, 2014
Vegetarian "hamburger" casserole
Use veggie burgers to make a vegetarian "hamburger" and macaroni casserole that kids will devour. With pasta, cheese soup, tomatoes and veggie burgers, this isn't the most nourishing of meals, but it is easy, cheap, quick and tasty and if your kids like hamburger casserole, they'll like this meatless version, too.
Recipe link: Vegetarian "hamburger" macaroni casserole
See also: More favorite meatless casserole dishes
See also: Easy vegetarian pasta casseroles
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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Need a vegan dinner idea?
If I haven't eaten a homecooked meal in a while, I realize just how much I miss it the minute I sit down to a hot, healthy and fresh meal. ...Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Kid-tested vegan chocolate cherry "cream" pie
My friend's 13 year old daughter followed this recipe exactly, drizzled the top with some chocolate syrup and added extra cherries all by herself. Isn't it beautiful? If my ...Monday, May 12, 2014
Vegan paella, four ways
Traditionally, Spanish paella is cooked over an open flame, which helps develop the nice crispy bits at the bottom of the pan - that's one of the best parts ...Saturday, May 10, 2014
Fat-free soups for keeping the weight off
According to a 1999 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, choosing soup before a meal will naturally help you consume fewer calories overall, and can lead ...Thursday, May 8, 2014
11 raw ways to get your greens
The list of nutritional benefits of eating greens is long and growing. Study after study shows that there are a myriad of reasons to eat as many greens as you ...Tuesday, May 6, 2014
A few new vegetarian and vegan recipes
Welcome to About.com Vegetarian food! If you're new, you may want to check out the complete list of vegetarian recipes here, or browse through the collection of vegan recipes here.
If you've been here before, or you're looking to get inspired, you've come to the right place. There's always new recipes and resources featured right here in this space. 
Here's a few new vegetarian and vegan recipes fresh on About.com that you might want to try. Enjoy!
- Quinoa "fried rice" Just like regular fried rice, this quinoa "fried rice" recipe uses soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Vegetarian baked bean curry A great vegetarian and vegan meal on a budget.
- Easy vegan panko Dijon tofu Many panko-coated tofu recipes call for egg. So what's a vegan to do? Try this recipe.
- Curried avocado and coconut soup The combination of avocado, Thai green curry paste and coconut milk is a match made in heaven. Pictured.
- Two-ingredient pumpkin spice cake
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Sunday, May 4, 2014
If we all go vegetarian, what will happen to all the cows?
How many times have you heard this? "If everyone goes vegetarian, the cows/pigs/chicken/insert food culturally-appropriate food animal of choice will overrun the world (no one seems to worry about what ...
Friday, May 2, 2014
Why vegetarian? For your own health!
Plenty of people who enjoy the taste of meat and don't give a hoot about animals or the environment are realizing that another reason to go vegetarian is out ...Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Stuffed tomatoes, six ways
Welcome to About.com Vegetarian food! If you're new, you may want to check out the complete list of vegetarian recipes here, or browse through the collection of vegan recipes here.
Another quick tip: if you can't get your stuffed tomatoes to stand up in the baking pan, try placing them in a lightly greased muffin tin.
- Italian stuffed tomatoes
- Quick and easy pesto-stuffed tomatoes
- Whole grain barley stuffed tomatoes
- Easy breadcrumb stuffed tomatoes
- Vegan stuffed tomatoes with rice and green peas
- Simple stuffed tomatoes with seasoned rice (pictured)
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014
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Vegan protein powders
Welcome to About.com Vegetarian food! If you're new, you may want to check out the complete list of vegetarian recipes here, or browse through the collection of vegan recipes here.
Link: The best vegan protein powders
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Friday, April 25, 2014
Low-calorie vegetarian chili
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Vegetarian sandwiches
I have a theory that even the most grown up among us love indulging in versions of our favorite childhood comfort foods from time to time. Like grilled cheese? ![]()
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Tofu for breakfast
Besides the obvious tofu scramble, there is indeed, plenty of ways to get a healthy soy protein boost in before lunch. Try one of these quiches, smoothies and even ...Sunday, April 20, 2014
Putting vegetables center stage
Or rather, center plate! We all could use more vegetables in our lives, including me. Whole grains are great, and I love pasta 
just as much as the next ...
just as much as the next ...Friday, April 18, 2014
New recipes to try!
Welcome to About.com Vegetarian food! If you're new, you may want to check out the complete list of vegetarian recipes here, or browse through ...Wednesday, April 16, 2014
A meatless Easter menu
Have you planned your Easter menu already? Most people think of eating colored hard boiled eggs at Easter time, maybe with some ham for dinner. Not so for vegetarians and ...
Monday, April 14, 2014
An egg-free Easter? Introducing Egg-nots!
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Passover starts April 14th
Welcome to About.com Vegetarian food! If you're new, you may want to check out the complete list of vegetarian recipes here, or browse through the collection of vegan recipes here.Since the Passover Seder is traditionally themed upon unity and freedom, I hope you'll find enough room at your table for plenty of vegetarian (and vegan!) guests, and plenty of room on your Seder plate for vegetarian (and vegan!) food! But what to eat for the main meal? Here's a complete collection of vegetarian and vegan Passover recipes, including appetizers, vegan matzo ball soup, and yes, even chocolate covered matzo.
Plenty of people happily substitute the traditional items - a bone and an egg - for vegetarian and vegan substitutes, such as a beet, and an avocado, or even seeds or flowers which, just like the egg, symbolize new life and growth. If you're vegetarian or vegan, what do you use instead of a bone and an egg? Leave a comment to join the discussion!
Link: Vegetarian and vegan Passover recipes
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Have you tried quinoa flakes yet?
Unless you've been living in Timbuktu (and perhaps, even if you have), you've probably heard of quinoa right now, and, if you're like me, you're already a huge fan. ...
Monday, April 7, 2014
Cookbook taste test: The Big Book of Vegan Recipes
Korean hot pot, seitan adobo, and tempeh short ribs. Sound intrigued? Then you might want to try out my newest vegan cookbook, The Big Book of Vegan Recipes.If you're looking to buy just one vegan cookbook, or you want a gift book for someone new to vegan eating, this is a good place to start. With over 500 recipes to choose from, there's bound to be several things you can't wait to try. With a full 500 recipes, there's vegan versions of regional favorites such as tex-mex tofu migas, as well as plenty of simple and nourishing meals when you just need something for dinner. 500 is a LOT of recipes! Think of it this way: you could try a new recipe every single day for a year and still have plenty left over!
Here's a few sample recipes from the book, just to get you salivating for more:
- Slow cooked tempeh carnitas
- Vegan pho with seitan and star anise
- Indonesian fried rice
- Easy kale and farro salad
Link: The Big Book of Vegan Recipes, by Jolinda Hackett (that's me!)
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Sunday, April 6, 2014
Are eggs vegetarian?
After some discussion as to whether or not cheese is vegetarian, several people emailed me to thank me, since they learned so much from my post. But what about ...Friday, April 4, 2014
Got leftover chili?
Got leftover chili? Stick it in the fridge and invite me over for dinner! No, seriously. There's plenty of ways to use up your leftover chili without offering it ...Wednesday, April 2, 2014
3 new foods I bet you haven't tried yet!
I'm betting that you haven't tried all three of these foods yet! If you have, well, there's no prize, but if you've already tried these three new foods, have ...Tuesday, April 1, 2014
April Fools! It's not meat!
April fools! It's not meat at all, but it sure does taste good!
Did you know most people can't actually tell the difference between meat and fake meats? It's true! A 2008 study showed that in blind taste tests, most people couldn't tell the difference. Doesn't that just make you 
I've had so many people ask me for my opinion on fake meats that I thought I'd write a little summary about which ones I love and why. Here's seven of my favorite fake meats.
Pictured: Grilled seitan in barbecue sauce
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Vegetarian news (and gossip!) round-up
Welcome to About.com Vegetarian food! If you're new, you may want to check out the complete list of vegetarian recipes here, or browse through the collection of vegan recipes here.
A momentary pause on our usual focus on vegetarian recipes for a little bit of fun today looking at news and gossip from the every-growing world of vegetarian and vegan affairs.
- First up:
Which snakey actor has slimmed down due to an effort to "live forever" and make nine more movies? Find out here!
- Next, which unlikely southern state may be getting a new vegan cafe, thanks to a former college football player, and how can you help make it happen? If you live in the south, you'll want to know!
- In oh-no-not-another-study news, there's this: A new study shows that vegetarians are slimmer and have lower blood pressure than others, so why did the study conclude that they may be less healthy overall? Find out here.
- And finally, can a former NFL player get First Lady Michelle Obama to go vegan? We'll find out when they meet on April 1st. Get the details here.
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Sunday, March 30, 2014
What's for lunch? Vegetarian sandwiches!
When it comes to meatless sandwiches, the possibilities are endless! Try making sandwiches from your favorite vegetarian meat substitutes, use healthy vegetarian spreads such as hummus ...Saturday, March 29, 2014
What's your favorite kind of vegan cookie?
What's your favorite kind of vegan cookie? Peanut butter chocolate chip? Healthy, low-fat and sugar-free? A classic oatmeal raisin? Pumpkin spice or cranberry year round? Whatever you're looking for, you'll ...
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Taste test: Recipes from The Daily Vegan Planner
I've reviewed several of my favorite vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, and thought I'd also share a few recipes from them, so you can give them a try, and see ...Tuesday, March 25, 2014
What's new around here
I've been vegetarian for over twenty years, and I'm still always finding something or other new to try. Trying new foods, having fun exploring new recipes and awakening your ...Monday, March 24, 2014
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Got a vegetarian or vegan blog?
Calling all veg bloggers! If you write a vegetarian blog of any kind, add yourself to my online blogroll and I'll publish a link and your description online. Why not ...Thursday, March 20, 2014
Get the vegan recipe of the week!
Looking for new recipes but don't want to browse forever? Sign up for the Vegetarian Recipe of the Week newsletter or the Vegan Recipe of the Week to receive one ...
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
What's your favorite fake meat?
What's your favorite fake meat? That's what I'm asking you this week. If you've never tried fake meats before, it can be a little intimidating. They don't have a ...Monday, March 17, 2014
The wisdom of the vegetarian Irish
In anticipation of the best (only?) Irish holiday of the year, I thought I'd let a wise Irishman provide a bit of fodder for today's blog post. Vegetarian novelist, playwright 
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...Saturday, March 15, 2014
The wisdom of the vegetarian Irish
In anticipation of the best (only?) Irish holiday of the year, I thought I'd let a wise Irishman provide a bit of fodder for today's blog post. Vegetarian novelist, playwright ...
...Thursday, March 13, 2014
65 (meatless!) ways to eat rice
Brown, Arborio, short white, basmati, instant and more! Whichever you prefer (or whichever your recipe calls for), here's 
65 ways to cook it up. Why eat rice? Besides the ...
65 ways to cook it up. Why eat rice? Besides the ...Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Have you tried teff?
If you're a fan of quinoa, millet, or whole grains in general, have you already added teff to your repertoire?Like quinoa, teff is an "ancient grain", meaning that it's been a staple in some parts of the world for generations. I'm so glad that it's now catching on here in our grocery stores! Read on to find out more about teff and why I think it's a great option for vegetarians and vegans.
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Sunday, March 9, 2014
It's pasta salad time!
Getting ready for warmer weather? It's almost time for weekend picnics, and outdoor potlucks, and that means it's almost time for pasta salad weather! At it's simplest, pasta salad ...Saturday, March 8, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Why Karen went vegetarian
When I asked you why you are vegetarian, I received more answers filled with inspiring stories than I possibly could have imagined! More than 800, in fact. Here's a ...Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Five new recipes to try
I've been vegetarian for over twenty years, and I'm still always finding something or other new to try. Trying new foods, having fun exploring new recipes and awakening your ...Monday, March 3, 2014
Raw food cookbook taste test: Double layer chocolate cheesecake
Many raw food recipe books, in my humble opinion, leave a bit to be desired. But just one look at this chocolate, vanilla and peanut butter raw food cheesecake, ...
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