Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

SmoothButch · 02-16-2013, 06:50 PM

Tomorrow I will be starting my fifth meat-free day. I am trying to reduce as much meat consumption as I can with the hopes of becoming vegetarian.

I am a huge animal rights believer and I really do not agree with needing animals dead to survive. I am tired of being a part of that way of living. I am against hunting of any sort, for food and especially hunting for fun as a sport.

Anyways, I am taking it one day at a time. I quit smoking almost seven years ago and I quit drinking soda two or three years ago. So I know I have the will power stored to break an addiction.

I am also excited about the benefits of being healthier by giving up meat.

Wish me luck along my new journey!

nycfem · 02-16-2013, 06:58 PM

Mad props for doing this. Animals deserve dignity. Every effort is meaningful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothButch

Tomorrow I will be starting my fifth meat-free day. I am trying to reduce as much meat consumption as I can with the hopes of becoming vegetarian.

I am a huge animal rights believer and I really do not agree with needing animals dead to survive. I am tired of being a part of that way of living. I am against hunting of any sort, for food and especially hunting for fun as a sport.

Anyways, I am taking it one day at a time. I quit smoking almost seven years ago and I quit drinking soda two or three years ago. So I know I have the will power stored to break an addiction.

I am also excited about the benefits of being healthier by giving up meat.

Wish me luck along my new journey!

SmoothButch · 02-16-2013, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Mad props for doing this. Animals deserve dignity. Every effort is meaningful.

Thank you!

(& Greyson, what's up buddy?

)

Hollylane · 02-17-2013, 01:04 PM

My test kitchen (me tossing things around) created a winner last night!

Dirty Brussels
by Hollylane

16 oz Brussels Sprouts
Big handful of shredded cheddar (animal enzyme free)
2 small handfuls of grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbs salted butter
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper (learn from my mistakes, when pinching cayenne, make sure you wash your hands afterward, and keep your cayenne pinchers out of your eyes)
1/2 cup 1/2 & 1/2
1/3 cup of fine, seasoned bread crumbs (I get some great bread crumbs from my local whole foods bakery)
1 tbs EVOO
1 tbs crushed almonds

Cook Brussels (this could mean steam, roast, grill, however you like them texturally, will be the way that you cook them. I was feeling lazy, and I steamed them this time) until done. Set aside.

Mix together bread crumbs, EVOO, 1 small handful of Parmesan cheese, and crushed almonds. Set aside.

In a sauce pan bring 1/2 & 1/2 to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, then add remaining Parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar, butter, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir constantly until smooth. Remove from heat, and add Brussels, stirring until well combined.

Pour Brussels and cheese sauce into a small glass baking dish, and top with bread crumb mixture. Broil until topping is golden brown.

nycfem · 03-24-2013, 06:25 PM

Tonight I made a Jewish recipe (or a spin on one) commonly served for Passover (the Jewish Easter

). I had a wholewheat matza (unleavened bread, like a large square cracker) with a mix of apples, horseradish, chopped walnuts, and redwine/balsamic vinegar (called charoset, pictured -not mine- below). Normally red wine and honey would be added but I skipped those because I didn't have them around

. It was good.

StrongButch · 03-24-2013, 08:16 PM

Im new to this but will post some recipes later. Ive been reading vegetarian times some good recipes.

Hollylane · 02-17-2013, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothButch

Tomorrow I will be starting my fifth meat-free day. I am trying to reduce as much meat consumption as I can with the hopes of becoming vegetarian.

I am a huge animal rights believer and I really do not agree with needing animals dead to survive. I am tired of being a part of that way of living. I am against hunting of any sort, for food and especially hunting for fun as a sport.

Anyways, I am taking it one day at a time. I quit smoking almost seven years ago and I quit drinking soda two or three years ago. So I know I have the will power stored to break an addiction.

I am also excited about the benefits of being healthier by giving up meat.

Wish me luck along my new journey!

Simply, AWESOME!

Hollylane · 02-18-2013, 12:08 AM

My inner/outer child is having a hard time dealing with the thought, that all of these ingredients are currently in my home...So, I thought I'd share the torture with all of you...

Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
(from food.com)

2 cups sugar
1/4 cup margarine (I'd replace this with butter)
1/2 cup milk
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups rolled oats (old fashioned)

Directions:

1
In lg saucepan, mix sugar, margarine, and milk; bring to a full, rolling boil over med heat. (full, rolling boil = large bubbles rising to surface that can't be stirred down).
2
Boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
3
Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla, stirring until peanut butter is melted; stir in oats.
4
Working quickly, drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper covered newspaper.

SmoothButch · 02-01-2017, 10:53 AM

Four years later and still going strong!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothButch

Tomorrow I will be starting my fifth meat-free day. I am trying to reduce as much meat consumption as I can with the hopes of becoming vegetarian.

I am a huge animal rights believer and I really do not agree with needing animals dead to survive. I am tired of being a part of that way of living. I am against hunting of any sort, for food and especially hunting for fun as a sport.

Anyways, I am taking it one day at a time. I quit smoking almost seven years ago and I quit drinking soda two or three years ago. So I know I have the will power stored to break an addiction.

I am also excited about the benefits of being healthier by giving up meat.

Wish me luck along my new journey!

tantalizingfemme · 02-19-2017, 05:11 PM

Veganized this recipe. Soy bacon instead of ham and soy cheddar cheese and veg broth.The bacon gave it a smoky flavor. It turned out so good.

http://www.countryliving.com/food-dr...isotto-recipe/

tantalizingfemme · 05-21-2017, 05:25 PM

Made this for the first time. It's a keeper!

http://www.veganricha.com/2016/11/ch...mmus-bowl.html

02-16-2013, 06:50 PM	#1
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03-24-2013, 06:25 PM	#5
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02-17-2013, 01:04 PM	#4
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02-18-2013, 12:08 AM	#8
Hollylane Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: . Preferred Pronoun?: . Relationship Status: . Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: . Posts: 11,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 34,694 Thanked 26,362 Times in 5,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474862	My inner/outer child is having a hard time dealing with the thought, that all of these ingredients are currently in my home...So, I thought I'd share the torture with all of you... Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies (from food.com) 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup margarine (I'd replace this with butter) 1/2 cup milk 1 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups rolled oats (old fashioned) Directions: 1 In lg saucepan, mix sugar, margarine, and milk; bring to a full, rolling boil over med heat. (full, rolling boil = large bubbles rising to surface that can't be stirred down). 2 Boil for one minute, stirring constantly. 3 Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla, stirring until peanut butter is melted; stir in oats. 4 Working quickly, drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper covered newspaper.

02-19-2017, 05:11 PM	#10
tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 3,984 Times in 822 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Veganized this recipe. Soy bacon instead of ham and soy cheddar cheese and veg broth.The bacon gave it a smoky flavor. It turned out so good. http://www.countryliving.com/food-dr...isotto-recipe/

05-21-2017, 05:25 PM	#11
tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 3,984 Times in 822 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Made this for the first time. It's a keeper! http://www.veganricha.com/2016/11/ch...mmus-bowl.html