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| Does anyone know any good vegetarian mock meat recipes, especially for things like sausages and seafood?
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Your best bet would be to look into Tofu as an alternative. It can be presented in many different ways from soft to firm and addapts to many different recipes. A Google search should provide you with many recipes.
There's a way of extrating gluten from wheat to make a "meat like" substance but I forget right now what it's called. You wash away the starch to get a more firm product...much like firm tofu. As far as recipes, once you have these items you can pretty much substitute them for meat in any recipe. Expect a different taste, but still very satisfying.
There are inumerable vegitarian cookbooks out there for reference. Try eBay for very low cost resources.
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| Vives - curious to know why you are a vegetarian?
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| I.m vegetarian mainly because of my sister. She is part of an animal rights club. I know that not all animals meant for food are cruelly treated but I am vegetarian anyway.
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I'd like to suggest that if you are truly committed to being a vegetarian, you might want to focus on very delicious vegetarian meals rather than trying to find "meat substitutes". In all honesty, there is no food substance that will satisfy you in the same way meat does.
That is not to say that you cannot create very delicious and satisfying meals being strictly vegetarian. But you need realize that the two are completely different paths.
I guess that being an animal activist is reason to be vegitarian, but more importantly, it's where you are in the scheme of things that matter. Animals have eaten animals from time long forgotten. As Humans become more aware of the life force in all things...eating anything becomes (to some) more difficult. Where do we draw the line?
Eating some small amounts of animal protein promotes good health along with a diet that's primarily vegetables, fruits and starches. Consider these facts when choosing what to eat and what not to eat.
If your sensibilities truly prevent you from eating meat then the path ahead is clear. Let it be free from trying to recreate something you "don't want" and find new vegetarian foods that you do want.
By the way, in spite of the internet, I strongly recommend your local public library as a wonderful source of information including a great selection of vegetarian cookbooks.
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| If you would like a veggie pizza with out any bread I have a treat for you!! Zuccinnie and roma tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese and italian seasoning. Cut your veggies about a 1/4" slightly smaller is better, line zuccinnie then tomato in a large cake pan, lightly cover with cheese then italian seasoning, and repeat until the pan is full, I use an entire 1 inch tall sprinkler of seasoning per pan of this wonderful dish. When you reach the top cover( DROWN) in the sharp cheddar then finnish off the little can of seasoning, bake at 350 until cheese turns golden then carefully drain moisture off of the pan, slice and serve. When you bite in you will think it is pizza, but there is no bread or meat and well simply it is the BOMB!! Smokebox
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| I do try to concentrate on meals, like the vegetarian pizza for instance (especially with mushrooms). What I am looking for is a recipe that might duplicate the allure of eating at a seafood or German restaurant. For example I have tried making crab cakes using a basic stuffing recipe and adding fish seasoning. I don't count out all animal products completely - I like eggs, dairy and honey, and beans and corn make a complete protein that is convienent for me. I also on occasion use the stock.
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| Do you PBS (Public Broadcasting System) or Create? They have this show Christina Cooks she cooks Veg and all natural/organic. It looks great but don't have time to find some of the special cooiking oils. I get laughed out of WD when I ask for something other than vegtable oil.
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Yes I watch PBS/ Create I think I know which show you are talking, about. Since I like learning about exotic foods I usually check out "Simpley Ming". Even if a dish isn't specifically for vegetarians I like to modify them to suite me, Like cheese enchiladas, rather than using chicken or beef. Incidently I have seen people on cooking shows use flour tortillas instead of corn for enchiladas- corn might be more vegan friendly, but I guess it depends...
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| I love to use rice noodles or the rice noodles with the green herbs that are suspended in the noodle. The only time I get to buy them is when I take P2 to his spec apt in BR. I've love to stop by the old Chinese Food Market. Have you every used the rice paper that they use in egg rolls?
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