Apartment Therapy: Veganism

Recipe: Curried Udon Noodle Stir-Fry

Yesterday, we promised you a recipe from Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero! This recipe is a perfect example of the kind of effortless vegan cooking that the book is all about...

Veganomicon by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero
Book Review 2009

There was a time when "going vegan" seemed like condemning yourself to a diet of brown rice and textured vegetable protein - with carrot sticks for dessert. Vegan cooking has come a long way since the...

Help! How Do I Eat Carb-Free and Vegan?
Good Questions

Q: I'm faced with a dilemma. I've been experiencing migraines on a (near) daily basis since early July. I'm going to the doctor for it, but I've heard that a carb-free diet can help keep them at bay. ...

Egg Substitutes in Baking? Try Flax Seed!

Have you ever tried replacing eggs with ground flax seed in your baking? We spotted this tip on the Bitten blog last week and were instantly intrigued. We've been known to sprinkle flax seeds over ou...

What Should I Make for a Vegetarian or Vegan Brunch?
Good Questions

Q: I was hoping for some advice from the devout vegetarians among your readers. I'm hosting a veggie friend (dairy no, but eggs yes) for brunch but have no idea about what to make. Do you have any s...

My Great Outdoors: Anna's Outdoor Vegetarian Feasts

Name: Anna Location: Cambridge, MA Type of space: Barn Tell us about your outdoor project and how you enjoy it: A few years ago our parents bought a falling-down barn in West Tisbury on Martha's Vin...

Good Question: Vegetarian Recipes for the Dutch Oven?

Here's a great question from Sofia. This question is actually one we've received from several people lately. Can anyone give some good vegetarian (and vegan) recommendations?I'm thinking about getting...

Vegetarian Skewers Five Ways

While grilling is traditionally considered a meat-oriented pursuit, there's no need for vegetarians or veg-friendly omnivores to miss out on the pleasures of grill-cooked food. Here are five ideas for...

A Tale of Two Stuffed Artichokes

In The New York Times today, Melissa Clark writes about her ex-mother-in-law's Italian stuffed artichokes. It's a dish we've made and shared with you before, only ours has one distinct difference. Rea...

Good Question: Can I Go Vegetarian Without Nuts or Soy?

Here's a good question from Anne, who is trying to eat more vegetarian food, but needs to avoid nuts and soy.I have been trying to lean more vegetarian in my diet, but was recently told by an allergis...

Five Meal Ideas for Veg/Non-Veg Dinner Parties

Do you have a dinner party to plan, or a crowd to feed? Is it a mixed crowd? Vegetarians, vegans, and inveterate meat-lovers, perhaps? We've had some experience with meal-planning for mixed groups, an...

Vegetarians: When Did You Stop Eating Meat?

This month is Meat/Un-Meat Month, which means that we're examining meat-eating in general, while also offering plenty of meat tips for the omnivores among us. We want to take a step back now and promp...

Vegetarians: Will You Cook Meat For Other People?

Here's a dilemma: You don't eat meat, but your friends/family/spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend love it. You love to cook, but they don't. To keep everyone happy, will you throw a burger on the grill next t...

Meat Substitutes: Love 'Em or Hate 'Em?

When I was growing up, most fake meat products were pretty grim. Rubbery, spongy, or just plain bland, they were generally avoided at all costs. Today, however, a visit to the health food market or ma...

How To Stock a Vegetarian (or Vegan) Pantry

Alongside the usual savory and sweet items that every pantry needs, there are a few ingredients that are particularly useful for vegetarians or those wanting to eat more meatless meals. As a lifelong ...

Ingredient Spotlight: Nutritional Yeast

The first time we cooked with nutritional yeast, it was in a recipe for vegetarian gravy. Although nutritional yeast doesn't sound terribly alluring, the gravy turned out to be a big hit that Thanksgi...

Fried Chicken Wars and Vegan Candy Corn
Delicious links for 10.01.08

Yesterday we linked to a discussion on the various merits and earth-friendliness (or not) of waste disposals. But what if you already have one and you want to keep it clean naturally? Here's a good so...

Good Question: Best Dairy-Free Ice Cream Recipes?

We've had more than one reader asking us to hold the cream this month. Even though it's Ice Cream Month, some readers can't have dairy in their diet and they're curious: what are the best dairy-free i...

Jamie Oliver Kills Baby Chicks on TV

Whoa. Have you seen this yet? It's slightly old news, but still very timely. Last January Jamie Oliver invited guests to a dinner with cute centerpieces: baby chicks. He separates the males from the f...

Good Question: Resources for Going Vegetarian?

Here's a good question from reader Merrill. Merrill is thinking about taking the plunge and going vegetarian! Can you help? I've been enjoying all the posts generated from the beef recall (and accom...

How to Cook Beans

Beans are an overlooked, sadly underused kitchen staple. The first time we tried Rancho Gordo beans we were stunned then seduced by the rich, smoky depths of flavor in a simple pot of beans. Our rec...

Good Magazine: Pampered Cows Taste Better ... Who Invented Tofurky?

The Food Issue of Good Magazine just got a lot more relevant. Have you seen it yet? ......

Weekend Eating: Back to Whole Grains & Vegetables We Go

OK - that's it. Valentine's Day is over, along with Baking Week, Chocolate Week and every other excuse to bake cookies or eat sugar for breakfast. We're cooking healthy from now on - or at least til...

Beating the Winter Vegetable Blahs: Battle Plan

Throughout November and December, we're happily content to eat winter vegetables in familiar and comforting ways. Big bowls of garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato rolls, and braised onions are all fr...

Mark Bittman on Minimizing Meat

So. Did you read Mark Bittman's article in the New York Times this weekend? Bittman, who is definitely not a vegetarian, lays out the hard facts about meat, energy, and the American diet. ...

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