Black Bean Salad

This menu for vegetarian, it’s diet food and easy cooking. That is delicious for everyone.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

- 2 LARGE CANS BLACK BEANS
- 1 CAN WHITE CORN
- 4 PLUM TOMATOES
- 1 MEDIUM RED ONION
- 1/2 GREEN PEPPER
- HANDFUL FRESH CILANTRO OR 1/2 tablespoon DRIED CILANTRO
- 1/2 tablespoon SALT
- 1/4 CUP BALSAMIC VINEGAR
- 1 tablespoon OLIVE OIL
- 2 CHIPOTLE PEPPERS
- 1/2 tablespoon MINCED GARLIC

How to prepare

1. DRAIN AND RINSE BLACK BEANS.
2. DRAIN WHITE CORN.
3. DICE RED ONION, GREEN PEPPER, CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, PLUM TOMATOES.
4. CHOP CILANTRO.
5. MIX TOGETHER. ADD SALT, OLIVE OIL, GARLIC AND VINEGAR.
6. CHILL, COVERED AT LEAST 4 HOURS.

Serves for: 8

Preparation time: 1 HOUR

This is a tasty treat. It is one of those salads that tastes better the longer it sits.

[source from ; vegweb.com]

Amanda's Strawberry Smoothie

Beverage menu for vegetarian, it’s easy for cooking and delicious. Moreover, it no fat. And then use in period Kin Jay festival. That is good idea for Vegan.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

- 1/2 cup fresh/frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla vegan soymilk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 small banana
- 1 teaspoon vegan sugar (or more to taste)

Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

*TIP: For a protein boost, sprinkle isolated soy protein powder into your smoothie!*

Serves for: 1

Preparation time: about 5 mins.

Enjoy eating in your self.

[Source from ; vegweb.com]

Vegan Pizza!

This menu for vegetarian, it’s easy for cooking and delicious. Moreover, it isn’t cholesterols for food. That is good idea for vegan.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

- sourdough vegan bread loaf
- vegan pizza sauce - whatever cheap vegan kind around
- nutritional yeast flakes
- granulated garlic

Cut the loaf into some thick slices (as many as you want - I like to eat 2 or 3 at a time). Then spoon some sauce on top of each slice - not too much, not too little. Sprinkle the nutritional yeast flakes on top of that - not enough to smother the sauce, but enough to make an impression! Then sprinkle some garlic on that. pop the slices in the toaster and, when the edges start to brown, pull 'em out and wallah! Vegan pizza!

Preparation time: 5 - 10 minutes

Enjoy your meals.

[Source from ; vegweb.com]

Apple crisp

Dessert menu for vegetarian, it’s easy for cooking and delicious. Moreover, it no fat. That is good idea for Vegan.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

- 6 cups apples (or comb. of any fruit**), chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 6 tablespoon vegan maple syrup
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup oat flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup non-hydrogenated vegan margarine

Directions for foods :

** If you use rhubarb, add 1/2 cup more maple syrup**

1.Toss apples with 1/4 tsp. cinnamon and 1 1/2 tbsp. flour in baking dish. Drizzle with 3 tbsp. maple syrup. Combine flour, oats, salt, soda and rest of cinnamon. Cut in margarine and drizzle on rest of maple syrup. Mix with a fork and spread over apples. Bake 45 minutes at 350 ( or until apples are tender)

2.Apple and rhubarb make an awesome combination. Try adding in some other fruits too, blueberries, peaches.....

Enjoy your meals.

[Source from ; vegweb.com]

Vegan Cuisine !

The cuisines of most nations contain dishes that are plant-based (and therefore suitable for a vegan diet) as are specific traditional ingredients, e.g. tofu, tempeh and the wheat product seitan in Asian diets.

Also, according to Sturtivants Edible Plants of the World [19], there are 2,897 plants that may be used for food. Therefore, the variety of vegan food available can be extremely diverse and satisfying.

Many vegans prefer to cook without reference to meat, instead preparing meals from largely unprocessed ingredients such as pulses, grains, vegetables, nuts and fruit. However, artificial "meat" products made from non-animal derived ingredients such as soya or gluten, including imitation sausages, ground beef, burgers, and chicken nuggets are widely available.

Many dishes that traditionally contain animal products can be adapted by substituting vegan ingredients in most recipes, e.g. nut, grain or soy milk used to replace cow's milk; eggs replaced by substitutes such as products made from potato starch.

On one hand, vegan cuisine is not new. It has a well developed tradition that is centuries old due mainly to the influence of Buddhism over societies that culturally do not use a large proportion of dairy products such as China, Japan and Taiwan.

On the other, many vegans have adapted their diets to fit in with modern fast food eating patterns.

Enjoy eating in your meal.

[Source ; en.wikibooks.org]

Falafel is delicious Vegetarian Food

This menu for vegetarian, it’s easy for cooking and delicious. Moreover, it increase value for food. That is good idea for Vegan.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

- 2 cans(16oz) chickpeas
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon seaseoning salt
- 3 dashes tabasco
- 4 pitas (flat greek syle)
- 1/2 cup tahini (recipe follows)
- ingredients for tahini are tahini sesame paste, garlic salt, lemon salt,
- vinegar and Italian salad dressing

Directions for food :

1.Grind all ingredients for Falafel in a food processor until it is a course meal and holds together when formed in balls (Add more flour if too watery) Deep fry falafel balls in oil. Steam pitas (I do this in the microwave with a mug of water)

2.Tahini: mix together 1/2 cup tahini paste, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1tsp lemon salt, 1tsp vinegar and 1/2 cup italian dressing in food processor until liquefied (if too thick add water)

3.To assemble: Place falafel (3balls) on pita Cover with tahini and hot sauce. Add lettuce, cucumbers or any other topping you like. Roll up pita, tucking in the end so it resembles a burrito

Serves for: 4

Preparation time: 45 min.

[Source from; vegweb.com]

Curry Tofu Sandwich is Vegetarian Food

This menu for vegetarian, it’s easy for cooking and delicious. Moreover, it reduces cholesterol. That is good idea for Vegan.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

- Olive Oil (or any healthy oil)
- Soy Sauce
- Curry Powder
- Multi-Grain Organic vegan bread
- Vegan Dijon mustard
- Tofu
- Bean Sprouts
- Tomatoes
- Shredded Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Optional: Lettuce

Directions for food:

1.Pour curry powder onto a plate, to measure. Take 2 slices of tofu, 1/4 inch each, cut along the block's long side, and then dip the tofu on all sides into the curry plate, until the tofu is completely covered in curry. Turn the skillet on medium fire. Pour in the oil (a bit more than a sauté); wait until oil has warmed.
2.Then place both pieces of curried tofu into skillet and let cook for a few minutes; watch careful to make sure it doesn't burn; meanwhile cut and shred the carrots; chop the tomatoes; chop cucumbers.
3.After a few minutes of the tofu cooking, flip them both; then immediately pour a few table spoons of soy sauce onto the tofu.
4.You should see smoke; always watch the tofu; cook it slowly and move it around.
5.Toast the vegan bread.
6.Place Dijon mustard on one side of toasted vegan bread.
7.Place sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, and any other veggies onto one side of the vegan bread.
8.Then when tofu is ready (should be a roughish consistency), place tofu onto other vegan bread; bring both sides together and cut in half perpendicular to the 2 pieces of tofu.

Serves for : 1

Enjoy eating for your meal.

Source from ; vegweb.com

Grilling Vegetables

The next time you grill, don't leave the vegetables behind. Yes, vegetables are grill able! What exactly makes them taste so good? The juices stay concentrated in the middle, while the outside becomes seared with smoky flavor. So why heat up the kitchen when you can do it all outdoors?

Grill Talk ; Building Better Kabobs

- Combine foods that cook in about the same amount of time. Or, if timing worries you, keep meats and vegetables on separate skewers.
- Cut foods in roughly equal sizes for even cooking.
- If you don't have metal skewers, disposable bamboo will do fine, especially for quick-cooking foods like vegetables and thin strips of chicken, beef or pork. Soak bamboo in water for an hour before cooking to keep them from burning.

How Hot Is the Fire?

- Hot coals are barely covered with gray ash.
- Medium coals glow through a layer of gray ash.
- Low coals are covered with a thick layer of gray ash.

More Grill Advice

- Assemble everything ahead of time to avoid unnecessary trips back to the kitchen.
- Keep the grill clean; charred buildup encourages food to stick. Scrub rack with a wire brush between grilling and oil regularly.
- Use vegetable cooking sprays to coat the rack and help keep foods from sticking.
- Keep a spray bottle handy, filled with water, in case of flare-ups; aim where fat is dripping onto hot coals.
- Use the microwave as a time-saver. Precooking chicken parts or larger cuts of meats will cut down on grilling time without loss of flavor.
- Discard leftover marinades that have been in contact with raw meat, fish or poultry.
- Don't put grilled meats back on the same plate that was used to carry raw product from house to grill.

Vegetable Grilling Guide

To keep vegetables from drying out and sticking to the grill, marinate or simply brush with a little olive oil before cooking. Start vegetables over medium-hot coals to sear their skins (turn every 1 to 2 minutes), then remove them to the side of the rack (over indirect heat) to finish cooking.
Use this chart as a general guide. The easiest way to tell if they're cooked is to poke them with a skewer. If it goes in easily, the vegetables are done.

Easy For Cooking & Easy For Eat.

Rice and Vegie Pilau

vegetableThis is one of popular dish in Vegetarian Thai cuisine eating with warm steamed-rice. Have a good appetite!
Preparation Time ; 15 minutes
Cooking Time ; 17 minutes
Serves ; 6
Per Serve ; 1389 Kj (332 cal). Protein 9.1 g. Total fat 10.9 g. Saturated fat 1.6 g. Carbohydrate 45.8 g. Total sugars 8.2 g. Sodium 563 mg. Potassium 454 mg. Calcium 58 mg. Iron 2.3 mg. Fiber 5.7 g.

Ingredients:

- 1 cup basmati rice
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tsps cumin seeds
- 11⁄2 cups cauliflower sprigs
- 2 1⁄2 cups hot water
- 1 x 400 g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 11⁄2 cups diced pumpkin
- 1⁄2 tspn ground turmeric
- 1⁄2 cup frozen green peas
- 1⁄4 cup natural sultanas
- 1 tspn sea salt, or to taste
- 100 g snow peas or sugar snap peas (optional)

Instructions:

1.Wash and drain rice if necessary. Divide cauliflower into bite size sprigs, keeping a piece of stem on each.
2.In a heavy pan with a well-fitting lid, heat the oil and fry the ginger and cumin seeds, stirring until cumin browns. Add cauliflower sprigs and stir-fry until cauliflower becomes slightly golden. Add rice and stir to coat grains with oil.
3.Add hot water, chickpeas, pumpkin, turmeric, green peas, sultanas and salt. Bring to boil then cover pan, turn heat very low and cook for 12 minutes without lifting lid.
4.Meanwhile string the snow peas or sugar snap peas. Scatter peas over the rice; replace lid and finish cooking for 5 minutes. The peas should be bright green and slightly crunchy.

Enjoy your delicious meals from your self.

[source;www.signsofthetimes.org.au}

Vegan Food Pyramid

The Vegan Pyramid for meal of Vegetarian, which has complete nutrition.

Vegetables

Three or more servings a day
Vegetables are packed with nutrients; they provide vitamin C, beta-carotene, riboflavin, iron, calcium, fiber, and other nutrients. Dark green, leafy vegetables such as broccoli, collards, kale, mustard and turnip greens, chicory, or bok Choy are especially good sources of these nutrients. Dark yellow and orange vegetables such as carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin provide extra beta-carotene. Include generous portions of a variety of vegetables in your diet.
Serving size: 1-cup raw vegetables, 1/2-cup cooked vegetables.

Whole Grains

Five or more servings a day
This group includes bread, rice, pasta, hot or cold cereal. corn, millet, barley, burglar, buckwheat groats, and tortillas. Build each of your meals around a hearty grain dish -- grains are rich in fiber and other complex carbohydrates, as well as protein, B vitamins, and zinc
Serving size: 1/2-cup hot cereal, 1-ounce dry cereal, one slice bread

Fruit

Fruits are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and beta carotene. Be sure to include at least one serving each day of fruits that are high in vitamin C -- citrus fruits, melons, and strawberries are all good choices. Choose whole fruit over fruit juices, which do not contain very much fiber.
Serving size: One medium piece of fruit, 1/2-cup cooked fruit, 4-ounces juice.

Legumes

Two or more servings a day
Legumes -- which is another name for beans, peas, and lentils -- are all good sources of fiber, protein, iron, calcium, zinc, and B vitamins. This group also includes chickpeas, baked and refried beans, soy milk, tempeh, and textures vegetable protein.
Serving size: 1/2-cup cooked beans, 4-ounces tofu or tempeh, 8-ounces soy milk.

Tofu-Cheese Soufflé; Vegertarian Food

This menu for vegetarian, it’s easy for cook and delicious. That is good idea for Vegan.

Ingredients

- 3 slices of whole-wheat bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces tofu, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 6 ounces (sharp cheddar) cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion or 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/4 cups milk (soy or dairy)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or 2 tablespoons red miso
- Dash of pepper

Method

1. Butter the bread and tear each slice into 4 or 5 pieces.
2. Coat a casserole lightly with butter, then layer bread, tofu, cheese, and onion, repeating the layers until all ingredients are used.
3. Combine milk, eggs, salt or miso, and pepper, and pour into the casserole; allow to stand for 1 to 2 hours.
4. Bake casserole in a pan of water for 45 minutes in a preheated 350' oven.

Makes for 4 servings

[source ; www.innerself.com]

Kisses Valentine's Cake!

On February, everyone know that is the month of love. If you want to find something giving for your lover I recommend this Valentine's cake which good for your heath because it view not increase your weight. How come? Because you share half of cake’s fat to your lover already. menu isn't fat if you eat with your lover. And the last it proper for Vegan.

Chocolate Cherry Valentine Torte

2 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided use
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk or sour milk*
CREAM FILLING (recipe follows)
CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM (recipe follows)
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three heart-shaped baking pans or three 9-inch round baking pans. **
2. In small bowl, beat egg whites until foamy; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
3. In large bowl, stir together flour, remaining 1 cup sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add oil, buttermilk and egg yolks; beat until smooth. Gently fold egg whites into batter. Pour about 1 2/3 cups batter into each prepared pan.
4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Bake remaining layer, if necessary. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
5. Prepare CREAM FILLING.
6. Place 1 layer on serving plate; pipe or spoon 1-inch border 1/2 inch thick around outer edge of layer. Spread half of pie filling in center. Top with second cake layer. Spread layer with half of remaining CREAM FILLING. Top with third layer. Spoon remaining pie filling on top of cake to within 1 inch of edge.
7. Prepare CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM; frost sides of cake. Pipe top edge with remaining CREAM FILLING. Refrigerate until serving time. Cover; store leftover torte in refrigerator.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
* To sour milk: Use 1 tablespoon white vinegar plus milk to equal 1 cup.
** If only two pans are available, reserve remaining batter in refrigerator for the third layer while first 2 layers bake.
CREAM FILLING: In bowl, combine 1 cup cold whipping cream with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until stiff.
CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM: In bowl, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa. Add 1 cup cold whipping cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat on low speed to blend. Beat on high speed until stiff.

[Source from:cooksrecipes.com]

Diet Beverage!

This menu for vegetarian, it’s diet beverage. That is delicious for everyone

Go Bananas

While in the past we've seen people cringe at the thought of a banana based beverage, this product is actually one of the better and more innovative Snapple flavors to hit the shelves in recent years. Specifically, it has a light fruit flavor that has a mellow banana flavor (with hints of pear as well) that is refreshing and relatively natural tasting. If you consider this product among the realm of other 10% fruit juice based beverages, it's definitely among the cream of the crop. Overall, a job well done by Snapple -- innovative and tasty at the same time!

Snapricot Orange

Snapricot Orange is definitely one of the better juice cocktails in their brand. This product, which contains the standard 10% juice, is a decent offering that features a nice "fuzzy" peach taste with a somewhat subtle but tangy orange finish. It offers the right balance of flavor to quench our thirst but is not to strong like some of the other flavors. In addition, the level of sweetness is just about right. Overall, a good product that's worth a try.

(source:www.bevnet.com)