Vegan/Vegetarian Thread (discussion, recipes, laughs)

[Hollylane]

My buddy at work, Matt, keeps promising to send me a recipe for a pizza crust made from cauliflower. It has been weeks, and I'm still waiting. Now, I want it now!!!!

[always2late]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

My buddy at work, Matt, keeps promising to send me a recipe for a pizza crust made from cauliflower. It has been weeks, and I'm still waiting. Now, I want it now!!!!

Ok, I'm not Matt, obviously! Lol But here is a link for cauliflower pizza crust.....enjoy!
http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2011/...ust-pizza.html

[Kelt]

I ran into 'woman who feeds me' again at the beach. She and I often talk about healthy eating and this morning was no different. She told me about something she makes for her husband for breakfast as an alternative to oatmeal when he is going to the gym and wants something light.

It's kind of soymilk pudding. She heats up 2 Qts Soy milk and adds about a tsp of agar disolved in hot water, simmers for a minute or two and then cools about 2 hours or overnight. They like it with cinnamon on it. I asked a couple of questions about variations and of course she insisted I stop by and have one on my way home, their house is across from the beach. I found out she had made it with vanilla soy milk, it was quite mild and very good, not too sweet, she said some folks make it with honey or sugar added. I think it would also be good as a desert with a little sliced fruit. Sample below;



It is green because she puts 'a leaf' in it while cooking that is fragrant. This is where it gets tricky, they are Vietnamese and while they have been here 30 years, some things don't translate or have not needed to be yet. I will update if I can get a useable name. It isn't needed but would be fun to know.

Only the beginning. We had gone out for lunch a couple of weeks ago and I said that the miso soup was good and she wanted to make sure I knew the good things to get for it. Sooo, I show up today and she has a packet of the seaweed she uses in it for me;



And gave me about a pound of the paste she uses from her fridge, brand and package TBD. I broke it up into small containers for the freezer, a good supply. I am thinking it will be a switch for breakfast as the weather gets warmer and I want something lighter.

But wait! There's more! We also had something I had never had before; a soursap fruit. It was fabulous! Kind of a cross between papaya/pineapple/pear. Of course, I must take another with me to go. They naturally come all spiny, so this had been trimmed.



This is the same person who showed me the other way to dry bananas I posted about yesterday. Yep, got to take some more home with me today AND she had just gotten a package from a friend in Vietnam who had a bumper crop of the little short plantains and dried them whole to send to her, just smashed flat and dried. They are great too, and I have some of those for home also.



Regular bananas on the right, short plantains on the left.

Stopping off for a quick post-walk soy pudding turned into a whole bag of goodies to go. She is a sweetheart, I like hanging out with her, and not just for the food.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by always2late

Ok, I'm not Matt, obviously! Lol But here is a link for cauliflower pizza crust.....enjoy!
http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2011/...ust-pizza.html

I guess I thought he came up with it on his own, so I didn't think to search the net. Thank you!!

[nycfem]

Okay... I'm officially obsessed with needing to know what that Vietnamese leaf is. I want to make it exactly like in the picture!

Originally Posted by Kelt

I ran into 'woman who feeds me' again at the beach. She and I often talk about healthy eating and this morning was no different. She told me about something she makes for her husband for breakfast as an alternative to oatmeal when he is going to the gym and wants something light.

It's kind of soymilk pudding. She heats up 2 Qts Soy milk and adds about a tsp of agar disolved in hot water, simmers for a minute or two and then cools about 2 hours or overnight. They like it with cinnamon on it. I asked a couple of questions about variations and of course she insisted I stop by and have one on my way home, their house is across from the beach. I found out she had made it with vanilla soy milk, it was quite mild and very good, not too sweet, she said some folks make it with honey or sugar added. I think it would also be good as a desert with a little sliced fruit. Sample below;



It is green because she puts 'a leaf' in it while cooking that is fragrant. This is where it gets tricky, they are Vietnamese and while they have been here 30 years, some things don't translate or have not needed to be yet. I will update if I can get a useable name. It isn't needed but would be fun to know.

Only the beginning. We had gone out for lunch a couple of weeks ago and I said that the miso soup was good and she wanted to make sure I knew the good things to get for it. Sooo, I show up today and she has a packet of the seaweed she uses in it for me;



And gave me about a pound of the paste she uses from her fridge, brand and package TBD. I broke it up into small containers for the freezer, a good supply. I am thinking it will be a switch for breakfast as the weather gets warmer and I want something lighter.

But wait! There's more! We also had something I had never had before; a soursap fruit. It was fabulous! Kind of a cross between papaya/pineapple/pear. Of course, I must take another with me to go. They naturally come all spiny, so this had been trimmed.



This is the same person who showed me the other way to dry bananas I posted about yesterday. Yep, got to take some more home with me today AND she had just gotten a package from a friend in Vietnam who had a bumper crop of the little short plantains and dried them whole to send to her, just smashed flat and dried. They are great too, and I have some of those for home also.



Regular bananas on the right, short plantains on the left.

Stopping off for a quick post-walk soy pudding turned into a whole bag of goodies to go. She is a sweetheart, I like hanging out with her, and not just for the food.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

...baked riced cauliflower with cheese, and cilantro in it..

I posted this in the "dinner" thread...But I changed it up. When I riced the 1/2 head of cauliflower, I added red pepper, egg, garlic, salt, and onion. I'm pressed it into a greased casserole dish and I'm baking it now. This idea came from the cauliflower pizza crust recipe, but it should turn out more like fine rice. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I posted this in the "dinner" thread...But I changed it up. When I riced the 1/2 head of cauliflower, I added red pepper, egg, garlic, salt, and onion. I pressed it into a greased casserole dish and I'm baking it now. This idea came from the cauliflower pizza crust recipe, but it should turn out more like fine rice. Keeping my fingers crossed!

It worked! I just tasted it, it is yum!

[nycfem]

Sounds really good. Can you post the recipe?
I love cauliflower.

Originally Posted by Hollylane

It worked! I just tasted it, it is yum!

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Sounds really good. Can you post the recipe?
I love cauliflower.

Riced Cauliflower W/Cilantro and Red Peppers

1/2 head of cauliflower
1 handful of cilantro leaves
1/2 of a red bell pepper
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 of a small yellow onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
Salt
Pepper

Rice 1/2 of these ingredients: cauliflower, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, & bell pepper by pulsing in food processor. Place mixture in medium bowl, and repeat process with other 1/2 of ingredients, then mix in cheddar cheese. Beat egg, and mix into cauliflower mixture. Press into greased casserole dish, and bake at 450 for approximately 20 minutes.

Serve a side dish. I thought of mine as a rice replacement.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Riced Cauliflower W/Cilantro and Red Peppers

1/2 head of cauliflower
1 handful of cilantro leaves
1/2 of a red bell pepper
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 of a small yellow onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
Salt
Pepper

Rice 1/2 of these ingredients: cauliflower, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, & bell pepper by pulsing in food processor. Place mixture in medium bowl, and repeat process with other 1/2 of ingredients, then mix in cheddar cheese. Beat egg, and mix into cauliflower mixture. Press into greased casserole dish, and bake at 450 for approximately 20 minutes.

Serve a side dish. I thought of mine as a rice replacement.

Would this work without the cheese or is that what kind of holds it all together? Or maybe the egg will help.

<--- doesn't cook

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Would this work without the cheese or is that what kind of holds it all together? Or maybe the egg will help.

<--- doesn't cook

I think the cheese and egg do hold it together. But I'm sure there is a dairy free alternative. Also, for me, I was looking at it as a rice substitute, so holding together wasn't important to me. I just love cheese!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I just love cheese!

Yeah, me too.

<-- no dairy eater.

Thanks for the info!

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Yeah, me too.

<-- no dairy eater.

Thanks for the info!

Did you two ever try making that cheese made from nuts that was posted in here a long while ago?

[nycfem]

I made a delicious Asian salad tonight:

romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
cucumbers
carrots
cabbage
mint leaves
cilantro leaves
crushed red pepper flakes

It was similar to the filling in a summer roll but without the carbs of the roll. I actually made the roll part (thinking I'd make summer rolls), but decided that the filling would be tasty enough on it's own. It was!

[nycfem]

Another dinner that turned out yummy

I roasted a mix of fresh vegetables:

asparagus, black olive, yellow and green squash, red onion, grape tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, and portobello mushrooms.

Before I put them in the oven I added olive oil spray, balsamic vinegar, curry, fresh rosemary, and garlic.

Then I "cooked" shirataku tofu "noodles" and added kimchi and a little EVOO.

When the veggies were done, I added them to the mix.

It was wonderful!

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by nycfembbw

Another dinner that turned out yummy

I roasted a mix of fresh vegetables:

asparagus, black olive, yellow and green squash, red onion, grape tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, and portobello mushrooms.

Before I put them in the oven I added olive oil spray, balsamic vinegar, curry, fresh rosemary, and garlic.

Then I "cooked" shirataku tofu "noodles" and added kimchi and a little EVOO.

When the veggies were done, I added them to the mix.

It was wonderful!

Holy Crap that sounds great!

[tantalizingfemme]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Did you two ever try making that cheese made from nuts that was posted in here a long while ago?

Ya know, I have to admit...the recipe intimidates me a bit. Is it hard? I am hoping I am just being a big lazy baby because I would love to make cashew cheese... it sounds so good!!!

[VeganDebbie]

:happy:

I found a thread that I will <3.
I am a vegan, or vegetarian, but I prefer nothing that comes from an animal. I also luv to cook, so I can pass along my knowledge.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by VeganDebbie

:happy:

I found a thread that I will <3.
I am a vegan, or vegetarian, but I prefer nothing that comes from an animal. I also luv to cook, so I can pass along my knowledge.

I was wondering when you would find this thread! Welcome!

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by tantalizingfemme

Ya know, I have to admit...the recipe intimidates me a bit. Is it hard? I am hoping I am just being a big lazy baby because I would love to make cashew cheese... it sounds so good!!!

I haven't tried it, I just haven't been brave enough, yet...If you beat me to it, I hope you share your results!

Here's the original post, in case others are looking for it...