VEGETARIAN? VEGAN? We still can enjoy delicious (and healthy) food.

[Rosamaria]

Cooking without animal products can be a very enjoyble experience and there are a lot of versatile ways to enjoy a great meal. Please share your recipes and experiences.

[exgovie]

Wife has been a vegetarian for many many years o have come up with a lot of good meals for her. Some are all vegetables and other use the amazing new meat substitutes I am finding in the super markets. Only thing I wish would be that they were cheaper. Will add a few if you do not mind.

[exgovie]

Layered Dinner

vegetables, good, meal

6 potatoes; sliced
1 onion; large, sliced
2 carrots; sliced
1 green pepper; sliced
1 zucchini; sliced
1 cup corn; frozen or fresh
1 cup green peas; frozen or fresh
sauce: ----------------------------
3 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoon chili powder blend
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon parsley flakes

Optional vegetables: mushrooms, broccoli, green beans, etc. Layer
vegetables in large casserole in order given. Use optional vegetables
as desired. Mix ingredients of sauce together. Pour over vegetables.
Bake, covered in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hours then uncovered
for 1/2 more or until potatoes are done. Watch water level may need
to add some.

Notes: I think it would be better with a little more liquid in it. I
have done it without draining the canned peas. Lowered the
temperature to 325. Like it better

HELPFUL HINTS: Other vegetables may be used, according to your
preference. This dish is easy to prepare ahead and hold in oven for a
company dinner. Serve with whole grains or bread and a green salad.

The McDougall Plan, p. 309

Converted by MMCONV vers. 1.40 --- From the collection of Sue Smith,
S.Smith34, Uploaded June 16, 1994

Yield: 8 servings

[exgovie]

Mexican Lasagna

low-cal, mexican, veggie, good, meal

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic clove minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon cumin seed, ground
1 medium green pepper, diced
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
8 oz corn frozen
15 oz kidney beans,canned
8 oz tomato sauce
6 each flour tortillas; 6 inch diameter
1 cup yogurt plain, low fat
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Saute the onions,
garlic and green pepper about 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in spices
and saute 1 more minute. Remove from heat mix in the corn, beans and
up to 1 cup of tomato sauce. IF desired you can add a cup of cooked
brown rice. I usually do. Place three tortillas covering the botton
of a 2 quart casserole dish. Spoon in about 1/2 the mixture, add a
layer of 1/2 yogurt and spread 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheeze on top.
Repeat process three tortillas and cover with rest of mixture and
sprinkle cheddar on top. Cook uncovered on high heat in a microwave
for 10 to 15 minutes until casserole is heated through and cheese
melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving

Source: The Vegetarian Times Magazine

Yield: 4 servings

[Rosamaria]

Thanks so much!!!

[exgovie]

Psuedo Veal Parmesan

veggie, good, italian, side dish

----CUTLETS----
1 lb morningstars farm meatless TVP
1 tablespoon oregano, dried
1 tablespoon basil, dried
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
3 large eggs or equivalent egg substitue
3/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
4 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
----BREADING----
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
----DREDGE----
1 large egg
1/8 cup milk or adjusted to desired consist
----SAUCE----
1 quart spaghetti sauce

Cutlets:
Open TVP and put in a medium size mixing bowl. Slowly stir in the
dried herbs and seasonings making sure they are evenly distributed.
Beat the eggs before adding. Stir well until an evenly moist mixture
is obtained. Now stir in the breadcrumbs to thicken.
Divide into six even parts and form into thick patties. Place on a
pre- greased cookie sheet and cook in a pre-heated 400 degree oven
for about 10 minutes to set up and cook the egg. Remove and let cool
enough to handle.

Breading the cutlets:
In a shallow dish mix the breading ingredients well. In another
shallow dish beat the egg and stir in the milk to an even consistency.
Dip the cooled cutlets in the egg mixture then coat in breading. Pat
the breading to insure that it adheres well to each side. Then set
patties aside.

In a skillet bring 1/4 cup olive oil to medium high heat. Fry each
cutlet until golden brown turning once to insure even cooking.

Place cutlets in a greased oven proof baking or glass casserole dish.
Top each with spaghetti sauce then add grated mozzarella cheese on
top. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes until heated
through and cheese is melted.

Yield: 6 servings

[Rosamaria]

Would love to get your recipes. I just got one from my daughter over the weekend and it was really good:

ORIENTAL LETTUCE WRAPS
Broccoli cole slaw
slivered carrots
water chestnuts (chopped)
green onions
Nice big lettuce leaves

Sauce: 2 Tb creammy peanut butter
2 tb rice vinegar
4 tb soy sauce
1 ts honey (agave)
1 tp vegetable oil

Mix and wrap in lettuce leaves. For the non-vegetarian, just add shredded chicken.

[exgovie]

All my recipes are on the computer. I use to use Meal Master (a DOS based program) which I loved until newer versions of Windows prevented using it. Switched to NYC Cooking software. Have some 2000 recipes in the files some from Internet, some came with the software and some are mine transported from old Meal Master. Not all are vegetarian of course as I still eat meat. I could export to a text file if you want. Be warned that NOT all of the recipes have been checked out. I have one "cookbook" file where I have all the ones I make and has fixed up. If you are interested send an email to me here and tell either what specific ones you might be interested in (can select by name, categories or ingredients) like Italian or if you want my good recipe file. You will have to split them out of the text file.

[Rosamaria]

Thanks so much!!! You are so kind. I am very interested in anything I can find that is vegan. Eat some of the "stinky" cheeses once in a while but no eggs... Pretty limited, but I enjoy cooking for others too so I cook whatever and modify it to fit my needs...

I appreciate your help.