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Like happy animals? Like coconut milk? I get so many unbelievably odd press releases in my email. Some publicists just don't understand why I don't care that their steakhouse in Texas has a new head chef or that a chainsaw sculptor is working on the world's largest sculpture of Paul Bunyan ever made out of cheese. Seriously. But sometimes, I get really fantastic press releases that totally make me smile. Today was one of those days. Here's the deal. The fine folks over at Turtle Mountain (producers of some awesome vegan ice cream) are teaming up with the even finer folks of Farm Sanctuary to raise money to care for rescued farm animals and to support their (incredibly effective) legislative and investigative campaigns in support of farmed animal welfare. If you've been reading for a while, you might note that Farm Sanctuary is one of the non-profit organizations that I have personally volunteered for and vouch for. So, if you like happy animals and you like coconut milk, go out and grab some So Delicious Coconut Milk (it comes in three flavors: unsweetened, original and vanilla). Drink it, then send the UPC to Turtle Mountain at the PO box address listed here. For the cost of a stamp, you'll raise $1 for Farm Sanctuary. Heck, go out and buy two cartons of coconut milk. The offer is good till September 30th. Want more details? Go here. Need some ideas for how to use all that coconut milk? Pumpkin coconut milk soup Mashed sweet potatoes with coconut milk Coconut banana French toast More vegetarian and vegan recipes using coconut milk Thai coconut soup Happy rescued lamb photo courtesy of Farm Sanctuary Follow me on Twitter!All vegetarian recipesLike happy animals? Like coconut milk? originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 05:00:01.Permalink | Comment | Email this Labor-less Labor Day grilled vegetarian "chicken" Grilling vegetarian foods can be a bit intimidating, if you're not quite sure what to do. Need a fool-proof idea for your Labor Day barbecue? Try this lemon and citrus-rubbed grilled vegetarian "chicken" recipe using store-bought mock chicken. Or, for a recipe using just three ingredients, try this easy Cajun-rubbed grilled chicken. Enjoy your extra day off work - it's the last day of summer! If these aren't quite what you're looking for, try scrolling through dozens of vegetarian barbecue recipes here. Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter Follow me on Twitter!All vegetarian recipesLabor-less Labor Day grilled vegetarian "chicken" originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at 04:31:24.Permalink | Comment | Email this Vegetarian pate recipes Sometimes, you just have to wonder how some food traditions came about. Extra fatty meat, pureed and spreadable (also known as pate) is one of those that just make you wonder why. No need to cram your arteries with fatty liver - try a vegetarian pate made from mushrooms, nuts and fresh herbs instead. You can keep it a bit chunky, like a dip, or puree it smoother and mold it however you'd like. Here's a few vegetarian pate recipes to try: Herbed mushroom pate (pictured) Walnut and tofu pate Mock "chicken" pate Walnut and "chicken" pate Stuffed mushrooms with raw herb pate See also: More vegetarian and vegan appetizer ideas Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter Follow me on Twitter!All vegetarian recipesVegetarian pate recipes originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 05:35:45.Permalink | Comment | Email this How to stop worrying about salmonella and love the egg replacer Are you worried about salmonella? Sure, all the infected eggs have been safely recalled, but do you trust federal regulators to keep you and your family safe in the future? CNN doesn't. Cookies, cakes, and other baked goods rely on eggs for moisture and leavening. They're an important part of the recipe, and you can't just leave them out. For peace of mind, do what vegans have been doing for years: try egg substitutes. A commercial egg replacer costs about $4 at the market, and will last for ages. I usually use Ener-G brand, and it's the most popular amongst egg-free bakers, but Bob's Red Mill brand works well too. If you're used to eating scrambled eggs for breakfast, have you thought about scrambled tofu? It's just as quick to prepare, and, if you add some seasonings and a bit of turmeric for color, you'll likely hardly know the difference. Many grocery stores even offer a product called "Tofu Scrambler" that you can just mix in with your tofu to make a scramble, if you're not the type to keep individual seasonings on hand. Link: Using egg replacers See also: 7 quick and easy tofu scramble recipes All vegetarian recipes Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter Follow me on Twitter!How to stop worrying about salmonella and love the egg replacer originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 02:29:21.Permalink | Comment | Email this Can peanut butter and jelly save the world? (Hint: Yes!) After reading this fun article about how peanut butter and jelly can save the world I keep on trying to picture what kind of superhero costume peanut butter and jelly would wear. You know, if it were a superhero. Enough with the food personification. This is a very serious article, well-written and very convincing. If you like PB&J, or even say, peanut butter and bananas, read on. Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter Follow me on Twitter! Photo by Sean Locke / Getty Images Can peanut butter and jelly save the world? (Hint: Yes!) originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 05:04:32.Permalink | Comment | Email this Back-to-school bars Even if you aren't baking for the kids, homemade granola bars or breakfast bars are a healthier choice than sugary cereal, and, of course, they're perfect for eating on the run, if you've got to go! I admit, when I make cereal bars, I munch on them as a snack, rather than eating them for breakfast. Nothing wrong with that, though! Cranberry breakfast bars (Pictured) These whole wheat and oatmeal breakfast bars are flavored with cranberries and dates. Oatmeal Cereal Bars Use any kind of cereal you like to make these bars. There's plenty of maple syrup in this recipe, so while it's free of refined sugar, it's still quite sweet. Whole Wheat Energy Bars Sweetened with honey, applesauce and dried fruit, these bars are packed full of wheat germ and bran cereal. Chocolate peanut butter rice crispies This rice crispy squares recipe uses corn syrup and peanut butter (and chocolate!) instead, making it both vegetarian, vegan, and super yummy!Cornflake cereal bars Another incredibly easy way to make cereal bars, this one using corn syrup and cornflake cereal. Peanut butter granola bars Homemade granola bars may be easier to make than you think. This easy vegan recipe has just six ingredients. Back-to-school bars originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 05:45:48.Permalink | Comment | Email this Have you voted in the 2010 Veggie Awards yet? Don't forget - the 2010 VegNews Veggie Awards are happening this month. Have you voted yet? Check out this post for more information and to find out a few of my personal picks. Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter Follow me on Twitter!Have you voted in the 2010 Veggie Awards yet? originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 05:05:23.Permalink | Comment | Email this 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. Now, I know you're looking at the ingredients list and thinking "That's way too long. I'm not making that tonight, maybe on a weekend when I have more time." But really, this is a simple dish. It's basically a quick pureed sauce, veggies, a can of coconut milk, and lots of spices, so please don't be afraid to try it! Now, how to turn these veggies into a full meal? If you're not too hungry and want to keep it simple, try perhaps just some brown rice. Or cook up some quick couscous or quinoa, if that's more your thing. If you've got a bigger appetite, I'd add some baked tofu and a side salad, and call it a meal. Enjoy! Recipe: Coconut curried veggies See also: More vegetable dishes and side dish recipes Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter Follow me on Twitter!Healthy simple side: Coconut curried veggies originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 06:00:40.Permalink | Comment | Email this Vegetarian Vietnamese food: Noodle salad, springs rolls and pho Most people think of pho when they think of Vietnamese cuisine, but I think of spicy salads, fresh spring rolls packed with flavorful herbs and of course, thick black Vietnamese coffee. Lemongrass, green limes, red chilies, fresh cilantro and shallots combine to create a colorful cuisine that while similar to Thai food, has it's own unique history. My first trip to Vietnam, I was surprised to learn that because of the influences of French colonization, baguettes and cheese also factor into Vietnamese cuisine. Here's a few easy recipes to browse, if you're feeling adventurous! Vietnamese spring rolls with fresh mint Vietnamese Salad Rolls Spicy Vietnamese Noodle Salad More vegetarian and vegan Vietnamese food recipes Wondering what I ate for lunch today? Follow me on Twitter to find out! See also: All vegetarian recipesVegetarian Vietnamese food: Noodle salad, springs rolls and pho originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 05:00:31.Permalink | Comment | Email this Afraid of vampires? Try this garlic hummus recipe Afraid of vampires? Loading up on this garlic hummus recipe ought to scare them away for a few days. It's packed with fresh garlic, which is also great when you're sick, not just sick of bloodsucking beasts, and also garlic salt, just to take it over the edge. So eat up, put away your crucifix, and sleep well, knowing that your home will be forever vampire-free. Of course, I hear that these days, many of the ladies actually want the vampires to come by for a late night nibble. In which case, um, nevermind. Subscribe to the weekly vegetarian newsletter Follow me on Twitter! Vampire photo by stock.xchng user PoisynnAfraid of vampires? Try this garlic hummus recipe originally appeared on About.com Vegetarian Food on Monday, August 16th, 2010 at 05:52:57.Permalink | Comment | Email this |
