Vegans? Vegetarians?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Favorite vegan cheese I should try...GO!

[nycfem]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Favorite vegan cheese I should try...GO!

My favorite Is Daiya. Very good for pizzas.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by nycfem

My favorite Is Daiya. Very good for pizzas.

Thank you! I am having a hell of a time giving up cheese, but am wanting to head at least more in the direction of being vegan if not being totally vegan.

[kittygrrl]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Favorite vegan cheese I should try...GO!

it really depends what you're looking for, none of them melt well..but my favs at the moment

Chao Creamery Vegan Cheese, Slices, Field Roast -for grilled cheese sandwich etc.-

Treeline Treenut(French-style) Cheese-is a soft spreadable cheese made from cashews. They have several varieties but I've only had the herb garlic and it was good-

to be truthful, I haven't had a Vegan cheese that is an exact copy of dairy cheese, but they are getting better with time!

it's fun to have a Vegan cheese party for 2 or 20 and try several- create a cheese board with crackers, figs, grapes and wine

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by kittygrrl

it really depends what you're looking for, none of them melt well..but my favs at the moment

Chao Creamery Vegan Cheese, Slices, Field Roast -for grilled cheese sandwich etc.-

Treeline Treenut(French-style) Cheese-is a soft spreadable cheese made from cashews. They have several varieties but I've only had the herb garlic and it was good-

to be truthful, I haven't had a Vegan cheese that is an exact copy of dairy cheese, but they are getting better with time!

it's fun to have a Vegan cheese party and try several- create a cheese board crackers, figs, grapes and wine

Yeah, I guess I need to just let go of the notion that I will have melty cheese. I am looking for something to make like grilled cheeses (so thank you for that suggestion), pizza type things (so thank you nycfem) and also something for quesadillas.

That's a really great idea to have a cheese tasting party. I wonder if I could get anyone to do it with me, but if not I'll just splurge and get some of the cheeses you all have suggested and test them out. I love a good cheese plate!!!

[nycfem]

Love your idea, kittygrrl. Wish we all on this thread lived closer so we could have that party. There are specific vegan cheese only stores in New York- or at least one that I know of! Maybe also join some vegan groups on FB and ask so you have a bigger group of people to get input from- not that we all don't rock, cuz we do

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Love your idea, kittygrrl. Wish we all on this thread lived closer so we could have that party. There are specific vegan cheese only stores in New York- or at least one that I know of! Maybe also join some vegan groups on FB and ask so you have a bigger group of people to get input from- not that we all don't rock, cuz we do

I wish I lived in NYC so it would be easier to be vegan but I am not in a bad area for having vegan options so I shouldn't complain too much. I'd love a cheese tasting party with you guys! I never thought of a FB group--another great suggestion.

[nycfem]

Dinner required a re-do tonight. First I made steamed spinach with artichoke hearts, garlic powder, roasted chestnuts, and boiled beets. It was just terrible, so bland! Vegheads, what should I have added to make it delicious?

My dinner re-do was my current favorite: carrots and onions and tofu sauteed in EVOO with curry and soy sauce.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Dinner required a re-do tonight. First I made steamed spinach with artichoke hearts, garlic powder, roasted chestnuts, and boiled beets. It was just terrible, so bland! Vegheads, what should I have added to make it delicious?

My dinner re-do was my current favorite: carrots and onions and tofu sauteed in EVOO with curry and soy sauce.

Maybe, after steaming the spinach and artichoke hearts, you could process them together with a smidge of horseradish, vegan mayo and a titch of turmeric powder, to make a dip, then serve the dip with Trader Joe's Savory Thin Rice Cracker's made with multi-seeds and Tamari sauce?

I like to roast beets in the oven..... and pair the Beets with other vegetables like Parsnips, Carrots and Delicata Squash (roast them all together). Most likely I'd drizzle some Orange miso dressing over the roasted veggies.... and eat them just like they are.

NYC? here's an recipe that is vegan and uses artichokes and jalapeno peppers and cashew cream, but you could add steamed spinach too, I think.

LINK ~~>>>> Spicy Vegan Artichoke Dip Recipe

[tantalizingfemme]

Originally Posted by nycfem

Dinner required a re-do tonight. First I made steamed spinach with artichoke hearts, garlic powder, roasted chestnuts, and boiled beets. It was just terrible, so bland! Vegheads, what should I have added to make it delicious?

My dinner re-do was my current favorite: carrots and onions and tofu sauteed in EVOO with curry and soy sauce.

Ok Jen, I gotta admit, this is an odd assortment to put together. My first reaction was to the beets. I can't eat them (taste like dirt) so my first thought was to just throw the whole dish out. lol

Because all of your ingredients are really fairly mild in flavor (if you really want to try this out again) I would suggest maybe adding some tomato paste, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and small amount of liquid smoke to add some flavor. I would take a couple of tablespoons of vegetable broth, and add it to a saute pan. Add like two tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce, 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke and whisk until smooth and heated through. Then add your vegetables and saute to coat. I still would omit the beets because I am not entirely sure how it would taste. (Maybe serve them on the side)

Edited to add, how about adding some green or greek olives too?

Good luck!