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How to Make Dairy Free Ice Cream

How to Make Dairy Free Ice Cream from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Whether you're allergic to dairy , lactose intolerant , or you've taken up vegan diet, opting out of dairy products doesn't have to mean you can never experience the joys of ice cream again. By substituting marshmallow fluff, soy , or rice , you can create a splendid solution to your nagging cravings. Ingredients For marshmallow chocolate ice cream: Marshmallow fluff (brand name) - See Warnings if vegan or vegetarian. 28 g (1 oz) Dark, sugar-free chocolate . (check ingredients for milk, see Warning) 1 tbsp butter substitute , such as vegetable oil or soy margarine dash of Salt vanilla extract toppings (optional) For rice and soy milk vanilla ice cream: 250g (1 cup) rice 500ml (2 cups and 1 oz) soy milk 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 lemon peel 8 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 100ml (3.5 oz) soy cream for cooking chocolate syrup

How To Start Enjoying Everything Vegetarian Restaurant Recipes Have To Offer

How To Start Enjoying Everything Vegetarian Restaurant Recipes Have To Offer Author: paulmac How To Start Enjoying Everything Vegetarian Restaurant Recipes Have To Offer Cooking comes in all forms with a wide variety of ethnicities and flavors to enjoy. While some people are carnivores to the extreme, the other end of the spectrum consists of vegetarians. If there are certain vegetarian dishes you simply cannot get enough of, you will be happy to know there are vegetarian restaurant recipes all over the internet for you to enjoy. As you begin looking at the different vegetarian restaurant recipes offered online, you will quickly find there are recipes for starters, appetizers, side dishes, salads, and of course the main course. It is essential you take advantage of each part of the meal with the different recipes restaurants have to offer you. The great thing about vegetarian recipes is that you can mix and match various vegetables to create new entrees of your own. But if you

The Truth About Easy Vegetarian Recipes

The Truth About Easy Vegetarian Recipes Author: Diana Pells There has been much talk about new vegetarians and critics about finding an easy vegetarian recipe. In some cases, the need to find an easy vegetarian recipe is motivated not just by the need to really find one but to satisfy curiosity as well. Is there really such a thing as an easy vegetarian recipe? The Value of Cooking at Home: Some new vegetarians may be tempted to easily buy take outs at vegetarian restaurants. Most of us know however that there are great advantages to cooking meals at home. Home cooked meals are almost always cheaper to prepare and have the additional benefit of binding members of a family in a comfortable atmosphere. One other major plus factor for you as a vegetarian is that you are 100% sure of the cleanliness of your vegetables and what exactly goes into a dish. Knowing What Type You Belong To: The first step to finding the right easy vegetarian recipe to cook and serve is to find out what ty

How to Eat Healthy as a Vegetarian

How to Eat Healthy as a Vegetarian from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Adopting a healthy vegetarian diet isn't just taking meat off your plate and eating what's left. You need to take extra steps to ensure you're meeting your daily nutritional needs. A well-balanced vegetarian diet consists mostly of plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Steps Instead of using the standard food pyramid, using a vegetarian food pyramid may be helpful. This food pyramid outlines various food groups and food choices that help form the foundation of a healthy vegetarian diet. Look into meat alternatives , such as tofu, soy, or tempeh. These products are now frequently found at mainstream grocery stores. Some of them actually have the same taste and texture as meat, whereas others just have the nutritional value. Find alternatives for egg and dairy products if you are following a vegan diet. Milk – Drink fortified soy

Using Online Vegan Recipes to Benefit your Bank Account, Health and Body

Using Online Vegan Recipes to Benefit your Bank Account, Health and Body Author: Greg Hansen There are many of misunderstandings that take place with a vegan regimen and way of life. For starters, there are a number of rationalizations for eating healthy, adopting a vegan diet, and using the best vegan recipes . However the major misunderstanding is that eating vegan is instantaneously healthy. This is not always the condition since balance and selecting good recipes are extremely important when it comes to a vegan way of life. In theory you could indulge in a complete bag of potato chips at each meal and still be regarded as a vegan. But you probably already realize that is the flip-side to healthy eating so standard should you be raising your level to? The best starting point is to seek out the best simple recipes and the best vegan recipes. Having an assortment of online recipes on hand can be great for your diet game plan and your overall health. Being a vegan comes with a multitu

How to Make Vegan Hot Cross Buns

How to Make Vegan Hot Cross Buns from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit Many homemade hot cross bun recipes contain milk, egg and butter. This recipe is based on a version specially formulated by The Vegetarian Society to avoid these ingredients and still create a delicious batch of buns that will be enjoyed by all. This recipe will take approximately 2.5 - 3 hours to make, owing to the time needed for the dough to rise. Ingredients 350g /12oz strong plain flour 5ml/1 teaspoon ground mixed spice 5ml/1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5ml/1 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 sachet easy-blend yeast 25g/1oz caster/fine sugar 75g/3oz currants (substitute with sultanas/small raisins if you prefer a juicier texture) 25g/1oz mixed peel, chopped (this consists of candied citrus peels) Finely grated rind of one lemon 75g/3oz vegan margarine, melted 175ml/6floz (approx) soy milk, warmed Crosses 50g/2oz plain flour 25g vegan margarine, chilled Water Glaze 25g/1oz sugar 30ml water

How to Veganize Recipes: 6 steps - wikiHow

How to Veganize Recipes from wikiHow - The How to Manual That You Can Edit If you are a vegan, you may be wondering if it is possible to "veganize" your existing recipes. Even recipe books with meat and fish recipes can be converted to a vegan recipe with some imagination and some know-how. Here are some ways to help you to achieve this. Steps Look through your recipe books and choose a recipe that appeals to you. Check off all the items in the ingredients list that are not vegan, for example, meat or fish, dairy, gelatin etc. Start substituting the ingredients. For example, you can substitute most items as follows: Cheese - vegan cheese (soy or rice based) Beef - veggie mock beef strips (usually seitan-based) Chicken - veggie mock chicken (usually gluten-based) Pork/bacon - veggie mock pork/bacon (usually soy-based) Sausages - there are many mock sausage versions on the market Sliced sandwich meat - a vari

Vegan Recipes

Mexican Vegan Recipes: Tostadas Eating healthy is essential nowadays, with some even embracing the vegan way of living. It's not easy to find delicious vegan recipes, especially if you're craving ethnic cuisine such as Mexican food. Though its not know to be the healthiest cuisine (with all the saturated fat and lard in most dishes) you may be surprised at how many key ingredients are actually healthy. A good example of the ingredients are staples such as beans, tomatoes, avocados, chillies, corn and peppers. These rich ingredients are packed with protein, vitamins and minerals. Combine these ingredients and a few more you will be able to create wonderful recipes like a healthy tostada. Tostadas are tortilla shells that have been toasted topped with bean, salsa, cheese and practically anything you want. To toast the shells brush them lightly on each side with your oil of choice (try olive or peanut oil) and place them on a baking sheet in an oven preheated to 400. Bake th

Vegan Recipes

Recipes For Vegetarian Dishes Author: Isabel Robson Using fresh and organic ingredients can really improve your cooking, especially with these vegetarian dishes. Here are two quick and easy recipes for tasty vegetarian meals. Portuguese Vegetarian Omelet 25g green beans, chopped 25g fresh coriander, chopped 1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs fresh dill, chopped 1 large onion, diced 4 small new potatoes 4 large eggs 1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Peel the potatoes and slice into 1/2 cm thick slices. Boil them for about 5 minutes, then drain. In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs while adding coriander and dill. Saute onion and garlic in olive oil, then add beans and pepper to the pan. Cook for another couple of minutes then pour in the beaten eggs. Continue to cook over low heat until the eggs are cooked and firm. To brown the top of your omelet, place under your oven's grill for 1 or 2 minutes. Serve your omelet hot along with a salad, or have it cold. You co

Vegan Recipes

Vegetarian Recipes-What is the difference in Veg and Vegan Recipes? Author: Sunil Punjabi There are thousands of Vegetarian Recipes, Vegan Recipes and Recipes for meat based dishes that are available on hundreds of websites. Some of these Home cooking recipes have been handed down through generations from mother to daughter and mother-in-law to daughter-in-law. Although humans have been consuming vegetables and plant products, along with meat and other animal products, for many millennia, vegetarianism dissuades consumption of all types of meat, and eggs too. Some communities do not consider eggs as a non-vegetarian item, but in countries like India, eggs are not considered vegetarian and are not consumed by strict vegetarians. Many individuals are used to meat and egg based dishes, along with a few veggies in salads and soups. But they are unaware that there are thousands of Veg Recipes available that can be used to make a complete meal, including soups, starters, appetizers, main

Vegan Recipe: How This Revive Wrap Cranks Raw Veggie Leverage

Vegan Recipe: How This Revive Wrap Cranks Raw Veggie Leverage Author: Jay Wesley Anderson If there was a simple concept that would help you on your way to better health, and save you time, you\'d want to know it...right?  This is a concept so simple...but somehow it often gets overlooked. It\'s something I like to call...making use of raw veggie leverage.  Making use of raw veggie leverage guarantees two things. Guarantee # 1: You won\'t be ‘cooking\' all the beneficial enzymes out of your food. When foods are heated past 117 degrees fahrenheit for over about 3 minutes, beneficial enzymes and life energy of the food are lost.  By eating mostly raw veggies, you will be getting the all the energy the food has to offer. Guarantee # 2: You\'ll be saving time by eating mostly raw foods.  It\'s almost like cheating!  Why?  Preparing raw food recipes means that you get to be a minimalist in the kitchen.  Honestly, who wants to spend any time washing pots and