Vegetarian delights | Food Exploration

April — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:40:11 +0000

After a nice summer morning jog, it would be nice to have something that would be cool and refreshing. This is one of my favorite recipes. All you need is plain yogurt, fruit cocktail(comes in a can by Del Monte syrup or 100% juice), and walnuts pieces. There’s really no measuring to this at all. But for those of you who like to measure, this is how I make it for myself.

In a bowl, I would place 2 scoops of plain yogurt, then put 2 scoops of the fruit cocktail(I prefer the syrup because I have a sweet tooth) on top of the yogurt and sprinkle walnut pieces on top. That’s it. You can mix it up or eat it layered.

It’s so good.

Enjoy!!

Vegetarian delights | Food Exploration

April — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:16:39 +0000

This salad is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!. My best friend also made this for me. I believe this was the first vegetarian dish I’ve ever tried. I was very reluctant at first, but she convinced me and I tried it. I think I ate the entire bowl. I would recommend non-vegetarians to try this one.

Tempeh Salad (source: Lightlife)
Note: This vegetarian dish is well received by non-vegetarians. This salad is great as the main dish for a summer lunch and also makes a perfect side dish for potlucks. You can also serve it with crackers as an appetizer.

8 oz. soy tempeh, cubed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vinegar, rice
1 cup celery, chopped
4 scallions, minced
½ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
½ teaspoon sage
½ cup parsley, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup mayonnaise, eggless

Combine tempeh, soy sauce, water, and vinegar in a covered 1-quart glass casserole. Cook in microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring once. Remove cover and cool to room temperature. Add remaining ingredients to tempeh mixture. Stir well and chill.

Vegetarian delights | Food Exploration

April — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:02:06 +0000

Hello everyone. Here’s a fantastic recipe for all of you vegetarians out there. My best friend made it for me and it was wonderful.

Spinach Balls (source: unknown)

Note: This appetizer is absolutely fantastic. Even people who aren’t keen on vegetables love these spinach balls.

2 packages frozen chopped spinach
2.5 cups stuffing mix (crumb kind, not cube kind)
2 medium onions, chopped fine (equivalent of 1.25 cups)
5 whole eggs
½ cup margarine, melted
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon each garlic powder, thyme, black pepper

Pour boiling water over spinach. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well (squeeze). Add all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate overnight. Form mixture into walnut-sized balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes (turn after 10 minutes) at 350 F.