Look at all of the amazing vegan substitutes that are available in grocery stores! There are over 150 of them. With so many options and new ones popping up all of the time, it’s a great time to explore a vegan diet.
The secret to perfect tofu is in the preparation. If you take tofu out of the container, cut it into pieces and toss it into a stir fry, you will be very disappointed. Anyone who has eaten meat most of his/her life will not find biting into mushy white blogs appealing. Don't feed it to them. They will swear that they hate tofu and never try it again. It's not the tofu. It's the cook, which could be you. I say that in love!
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Kristie Agee is the owner of My Veggie Chef in Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, you will learn...
About the cheese sauce that rocked Kristie's world (she even shared the recipe below)
How you can get Kristie's food even if you don't live in Nashville
2 cookbooks that will give you a good foundation
The easiest way to start eating more vegan meals
A quick taco recipe that will convert people every time
Vegan Nacho Cheeze Dip
Makes about 2 cups
2 cups water
¼ cup raw cashews
One 4 oz. jar pimentos, drained
1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
Transfer mixture to a medium saucepan and stir very frequently over LOW heat until thickened, about 10 minutes.
Serve as a dip with tortilla chips and vegetables.
Baked Seitan
1.5 c. vital wheat gluten
1/4 c. nutritional yeast
1 t. paprika
1 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. cumin
3/4 c. cold water
4 T. tomato paste
1 T. ketchup
2 T. olive oil
2 T. soy sauce
Preheat oven to 325°.
In a large mixing bowl mix dry ingredients. Mix the liquid ingredients in a smaller mixing bowl.
Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well, then knead for several minutes.
Form into a log (6-8" long), wrap tightly in foil, twisting ends. Bake for 90 minutes.
Unwrap and leave out until log has cooled. Wrap in foil or plastic and refrigerate.
Slice to use as desired.
Website: www.myveggiechef.com
Phone: 615-200-TOFU (8638)
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If you’re reading this article, you might have a vegan friend, colleague or family member coming over. Maybe you’ve known the person was vegan for a while. Maybe you just found out. In either case, I applaud you for doing research that will help you cook for your vegan guest. That says you care and that means a lot. Pat yourself on the back, because whether you realize it or not, many people don’t even try to find out what to cook for a vegan family member or friend. The person just shows up and there is nothing they can eat except carrot and celery sticks....maybe a salad.
