Vegeterian Tips: While everyone else that you are with is chomping down on huge T Bone steaks and French fries, you can turn a side salad and baked potato into your meal, if nothing else is available.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 and ½ teaspoon of dried active yeast, ½ teaspoon vegan sugar, ¼ cup of warm water

• 1 cup of warm water
• 250g (2 cups) white flour
• 250g (2 cups) of wholemeal (whole wheat) flour)
• 1 tablespoon wheat glute
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vegan sugar
• 15g (1 Tbsp) of non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
  
• 1 tablespoon of flax/linseed
  
• 1 tablespoon of rye kernels
  
• 1 tablespoon of pearl barley
  
• soy or rice milk for glazing

Directions:

Note: 1Tbsp = 20 ml = 4 tsp, 1 Cup = 250 ml

Combine yeast, ½ tsp vegan sugar and ¼ cup of water and set aside for 10 minutes until frothy.

Combine all dry ingredients in a food processor.

Rub in margerine.

Pour in yeast mixture.

Pour in water.

Process until mixture clumps into a dough ball. If it doesn”t clump, add water, one tsp at a time, until it does.

Turn out on a clean surface and knead. (~6 mins)

Put dough in a clean bowl and cover with oiled polythene.

Leave to rise ~1½ hours, until doubled in size.

Knead again (~6 mins) .

Fit into a large, greased vegan bread tin and cover with oiled polythene.

Allow to prove in a warm place, ~1 hour.

Brush with soy or rice milk.

Bake at 230C/450F for 40 mins.

Serves: 1 loaf.

Preparation time: 4 hours.

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Vegeterian Tips: You have the right to know what is in your food and how it is being prepared. Don t feel bad about being picky or fussy. Make sure to talk to your server and ask them any questions that you may have. If he or she can t answer your questions, ask to speak with the chef or someone who can help you. Some foods may often times have

Vegeterian Tips: Eat a dark green vegetable broccoli, spinach, kale, collard greens at least three times a week. These nutritional powerhouses are packed full of vitamins such as calcium and iron. On the run or hate spinach? Try drinking your greens. I recommend Naked Juice s Green Machine its made with fruit juice as well as greens, so it tastes better than others.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 6 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup vegan brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon salt
• 5 teaspoons dry yeast
• 3 1/4 cups warm water
• 2/3 cups raisins or dates (optional)

Directions:

Note: This vegan bread does not get kneaded- it is super easy for all you bread challenged cooks out there

In a large bowl mix all the dry ingredients together (along with the fruit, if you are using it). Add the water and beat the mixture to make a nice thick batter.

Pour it into 2 greased loaf pans and smooth out the tops. Cover the pans with greased plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled in volume. Bake at 400* for about 45 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Remove from the pans and cool on a rack before slicing.

My son Joshua can”t get enough of this vegan bread!!!!

Serves: 2 loaves

Preparation time: 1 hour

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Vegeterian Tips: Eat the rainbow! Fruits and vegetables all contain different nutrients. A simple way to remember to eat a range of vitamins and minerals is to vary the colors of the vegetables you eat. Of course, greens are always good, but try eating a rainbow of tomatoes, yellow squash and purple cabbage!

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 cup Minute instant brown rice
• 1-16 0z. pkg. frozen cauliflower,
• 1 3/4 cup water
• Soy sauce

Directions:

Put rice, veggies, and water in a large, microwaveable container and
cover with vented plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high for nine
minutes. Let stand for five minutes. Fluff with a fork. If desired,
stir in chopped scallions and sprinkle with cashews or peanuts. Serve
with soy sauce.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 5 min.

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Vegeterian Tips: If the above fast food tips do not work for a fast food restaurant that you are at, then just get a meatless burger. Ask for a Big Mac or Whopper without the meat that is the bun, lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickles, and mayonnaise.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• Equivalent of 4 eggs
• 1 cup apple sauce (replacing oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 4 big bananas or 6 medium ones, all mushed up
• 1 to 2 cups vegan sugar (I use a little over one cup)
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• walnuts (optional)
• raisins (optional)

Directions:

Spray either two loaf pans or one (large) rectangular lasagna pan with cooking spray.

Preheat oven to 325 for loaves (350 for rectangular pan).

Combine dry ingredients (except walnuts & raisins). Combine wet ingredients in (separate) big mixing bowl (electric mixer is best). Add dry ingredient combo to wet until thoroughly mixed. Stir in walnuts/raisins (if using).

Bake loaves for 1 1/2 hours (or rectangular pan for 1 hour). Bread will be dark brown.

Serves: 2 loaves

Preparation time: 20 minutes

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Vegeterian Tips: If you are going to a gathering with all your meat lover friends such as a barbeque or pig roast, bring your own veggie burger to place on the grill. You can also make your own veggie kabobs with fresh vegetables and tofu. Just make sure to bring enough, as most people will want to try and probably like what you are eating!

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 3/4 cups flour (whole wheat,oatmeal,mix,your fav.We even use bulk pancake and waffle mix.It”s our fav.,but not.)
• 2 1/2 tsp.baking powder (If using pancake mix,no need for this)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or not)
• 1 dash cinnamo
• 2/3 cup vegan sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon banana extract
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1 egg equivelent
• 4 seriously ripe bananas
• 1 good handful of carob chips (or more)
• nuts of your choice (optional)

Directions:

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients (including
bananas). Combine wet and dry ingredients. Add
carob chips and whatever else you want. Pour into greased (we use Pam)
muffin tins. Fill them to the top. These will be fairly large. Bake them
about 20 minutes or until they look done.
We knew that these were okay when our friend Prime ate about 12 of the
2 dozen we made one evening.

Serves: 12

Preparation time: 30 min.

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Vegeterian Tips: If you know you are going to be eating at a certain restaurant on Saturday night, call ahead and ask if they offer any vegetarian entrees. If the answer is no, ask if something can be prepared for your dietary needs. Most likely, the answer will be yes.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamo
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• Ener-G Egg Replacer equal to one egg
• 1/2 cup brown vegan sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup soy or rice milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425 F. In large bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In medium bowl, beat Ener-G Egg Replacer with brown vegan sugar, oil, applesauce and soy milk. Mix with dry ingredients just until evenly moistened. Spoon into muffin tins.
Mix 2 teaspoons of vegan sugar and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle on top of muffins.
Bake for 17 minutes.
These are very moist and tender muffins!

Serves: 12

Preparation time: 30 minutes

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Vegeterian Tips: It s true ladies and gentleman! Certain fast food restaurants are now offering veggie burgers, as well as salads. While most of the salads may come with chicken or meat, you can ask them to leave it off. Just be careful of the dressings, as most have tons of sugar and calories. You also have baked potatoes, or fruit and yogurt options.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 cup wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup white flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup white or brown vegan sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnomo
• 1 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup egg substitute
• 1 1/4 cup apple sauce
• 1 tablespoon oil

Directions:

Mix the dry ingredients until blended in medium bowl. In
separate bowl mix the wet ingredients then add to the dry
mixture.If not wet enough add a tad bit more of apple sauce.
Line muffin tray with paper cups or oil. Fill them up 3/4 of
the way with muffin mixture.

Bake in pre-heated oven-350” for 15-20 minutes. Let cool a
bit then enjoy!Very low-fat and a fantastic snack!

Serves: 10-12 medium muffins

Preparation time: 5-10 minutes

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Vegeterian Tips: Keep your favorite salad dressings on hand. I find that I m much more likely to eat my greens or some raw veggies when my favorite salad dressings are in the fridge. A little variety is great too I try to keep at least two kinds, either store bought or homemade on hand at all times. Some of my favorites are homemade goddess dressing, Thai peanut sauce from my local Asian grocer and rasberry vinaigrette. A vegan ranch dressing was helpful as well when I was trying to wean myself off dairy.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown vegan sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup egg sub. beate
• 1 cup apple sauce
• 1 tablespoon oil
• ! 1/4 cup blueberries

Directions:

Mix the dry ingredients well. Make a well in the middle of
the dry ingredients. Whisk the egg substitute, apple sauce
and oil. Add to dry mixture. Carefully fold in berries
(make sure to pop a couple while folding for a little more
wetness).

Cook in pre-heated oven 375” for 25 minutes. Let cool and
enjoy! Very low-fat.

Serves: 10 medium muffins

Preparation time: 8 min.

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Vegeterian Tips: Make it a goal to eat at least one piece of raw fruit or a handful of raw vegetables every dayI try to eat an apple first thing in the morning to get it out of the way.

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 2 1/2 cups flour (bread flour works best)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup very warm water
• 1 teaspoon garlic or onion salt (whichever you prefer)

Directions:

Using food processer put in flour, garlic salt, oil and
water and process until it gathers into a ball. Add more
water or flour as needed (if it is dry more water, if too
moist more flour). Form into little balls (should be
about 12). Using either a tortilla maker or the bottom
of a glass flatten out the dough into tortilla shape.
Make thinner for thinner tortillas, thicker for thicker
ones. Cook over medium to medium high heat in stick free
cookware, or use tortilla maker. Delicious….

Serves: 12

Preparation time: 30 mi

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