Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

Smiling · 02-10-2013, 10:22 PM

Ooooh! I haven't had spaghetti squash in years! I never see it for sale, but yum!

Hollylane · 02-10-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Huge-Smile

Ooooh! I haven't had spaghetti squash in years! I never see it for sale, but yum!

It is super simple for me to make. I just cut it in half, remove the seeds and extra muck, brush it with olive oil, sprinkle on a few desired spices, place it face down on a cookie sheet, and toss it in the toaster oven to bake. Damn, I just gave myself a craving!

Greyson · 02-10-2013, 10:43 PM

Okay, this thread says it is for vegetarian, discussions, recipies and laughs. I will file this under discussions and laughs. I was reading some stuff about animal rescue and ran across a story about Tyke the vegetarian Lion. Some of you may already know of her. Sorry to report that she has passed but she had quite a story.

Vegetarian Lioness: Little Tyke

At four years old, the mature African lioness weighed 352 pounds. Her body stretched 10 feet 4 inches long and could run 40 miles per hour. Her skull, highly adapted to killing and eating prey, possessed short powerful jaws. Normally, African lions eat gnus, zebras, gazelles, impalas, and giraffes. This particular big cat, in her prime and perfect health, chose a more gentle way of life, vegetarian!

http://www.vegetarismus.ch/vegepet/tyke.htm

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.

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

02-10-2013, 10:43 PM	#3
Greyson Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Transmasculine/Non-Binary Preferred Pronoun?: Hy (Pronounced He) Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,589 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,132 Thanked 8,163 Times in 2,006 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Vegetarian Lioness Okay, this thread says it is for vegetarian, discussions, recipies and laughs. I will file this under discussions and laughs. I was reading some stuff about animal rescue and ran across a story about Tyke the vegetarian Lion. Some of you may already know of her. Sorry to report that she has passed but she had quite a story. Vegetarian Lioness: Little Tyke At four years old, the mature African lioness weighed 352 pounds. Her body stretched 10 feet 4 inches long and could run 40 miles per hour. Her skull, highly adapted to killing and eating prey, possessed short powerful jaws. Normally, African lions eat gnus, zebras, gazelles, impalas, and giraffes. This particular big cat, in her prime and perfect health, chose a more gentle way of life, vegetarian! http://www.vegetarismus.ch/vegepet/tyke.htm __________________ Sometimes you don't realize your own strength until you come face to face with your greatest weakness. - Susan Gale

02-16-2013, 06:50 PM	#4
SmoothButch Member How Do You Identify?: human Preferred Pronoun?: X Relationship Status: Happily enjoying my life Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Roaming around the DMV Posts: 617 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 588 Thanked 1,297 Times in 400 Posts Rep Power: 10392615	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! __________________ Keep the shiny side up and the rubber side down.

02-10-2013, 10:22 PM	#1
Smiling Senior Member How Do You Identify?: with a distinct flair Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: somewhere else Posts: 1,852 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,623 Thanked 4,383 Times in 1,009 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Ooooh! I haven't had spaghetti squash in years! I never see it for sale, but yum!

02-17-2013, 01:04 PM	#7
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 26,373 Times in 5,877 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	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.

02-18-2013, 12:08 AM	#9
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 26,373 Times in 5,877 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	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	#11
tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 4,010 Times in 823 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	#12
tantalizingfemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: * Posts: 4,184 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,957 Thanked 4,010 Times in 823 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Made this for the first time. It's a keeper! http://www.veganricha.com/2016/11/ch...mmus-bowl.html