These are some foods you can buy that require little to no preparation at all on your part! :) Enjoy!
-Mozzerella pizza rolls (check ingredients for meat content)
-Tofu or Vegan Hamburger patties, microwave with a slice of cheese on top & place in a bun. Use Barbecue sauce for even better "Burger." :P
-Tuna Helper, I eat tuna. :P
-Greenbean casserole, recipe for this is located at the left!
-Velveeta mac&cheese, YUM.
-Mashed Potatoes with garlic flavor, so no meat gravys are required for flavor.
-Ramen Noodles! (Oriental) a quick and sodium-filled meal. Haha.
These are just a few, for the most part mainly all side dishes are vegetarian and pretty healthy.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Lasagna !
This lasagna is not typical, but it's suprisingly delicious!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
-one half box of uncooked lasagna
-a large jar/can of pasta sauce such as Prego or Ragu.
-*(1)bag of mozzeralla finely shredded cheese
-*(1/2) bag of Swiss finely shredded cheese
-*(1/4) bar of pepperjack cheese
-salt and pepper
-basil
-oregano
-onion powder
*we used all the white cheese we had, because we never made lasagna before and were filled with curiousity.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Boil the lasagna according to directions on the box. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Use a large cake-pan (we used Pyrex) (make sure that each lasagna can fit in the pan long ways) and put cooking spray on the bottom of the pan.
3. Place a layer of the lasagna at the bottom of the pan.
4. Cover the layer with pasta sauce and sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzerella cheese on top of the pasta.
5. Sprinkle a pinch of each spice over the cheese.
6. Repeat the process of layering, completely using the cheeses in no particular order. (The different cheeses really add a lot of flavors.)
7. Do not cover, place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
8. Remove from oven, let cool openly for approximately 10 minutes, allowing it to set.
9. Enjoy :D Feeds up to 8 people depending on portions.
MY EXPERIENCE:
This was an interesting way to make lasagna, which I've never made before. As for the vast array of cheeses included, we had another bag of mozzerella but used it on a recipe we had made previously this week. All in all I would say that this recipe is wonderful :D
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
-one half box of uncooked lasagna
-a large jar/can of pasta sauce such as Prego or Ragu.
-*(1)bag of mozzeralla finely shredded cheese
-*(1/2) bag of Swiss finely shredded cheese
-*(1/4) bar of pepperjack cheese
-salt and pepper
-basil
-oregano
-onion powder
*we used all the white cheese we had, because we never made lasagna before and were filled with curiousity.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Boil the lasagna according to directions on the box. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Use a large cake-pan (we used Pyrex) (make sure that each lasagna can fit in the pan long ways) and put cooking spray on the bottom of the pan.
3. Place a layer of the lasagna at the bottom of the pan.
4. Cover the layer with pasta sauce and sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzerella cheese on top of the pasta.
5. Sprinkle a pinch of each spice over the cheese.
6. Repeat the process of layering, completely using the cheeses in no particular order. (The different cheeses really add a lot of flavors.)
7. Do not cover, place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
8. Remove from oven, let cool openly for approximately 10 minutes, allowing it to set.
9. Enjoy :D Feeds up to 8 people depending on portions.
MY EXPERIENCE:
This was an interesting way to make lasagna, which I've never made before. As for the vast array of cheeses included, we had another bag of mozzerella but used it on a recipe we had made previously this week. All in all I would say that this recipe is wonderful :D
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Vegetarian Chili!
*The recipe is located at the left, in the RECIPE COLUMN. If a recipe I'm trying is not there, it will be located here.
This chili was really good, a few recommendations I have is to add MORE spices, I added CREOLE SEASONING SALT, (which I put on everything.) I also think that using an extra can of kidney beans is good. And the second time I tried this, I didn't use any carrots or mushrooms (my dad hates 'em), my chili was less colorful, but still REALLY good. (even better that the first time!) The recipe serves about 4, but I would recommend it for potlucks or parties, jsut multiply the recipes times 2 for 8 people and 3 for 12, etc. etc.
FUN FACT: I didn't know what saute' meant, so I had to google it! I'm such a cooking newbie!
-TheVegChef
This chili was really good, a few recommendations I have is to add MORE spices, I added CREOLE SEASONING SALT, (which I put on everything.) I also think that using an extra can of kidney beans is good. And the second time I tried this, I didn't use any carrots or mushrooms (my dad hates 'em), my chili was less colorful, but still REALLY good. (even better that the first time!) The recipe serves about 4, but I would recommend it for potlucks or parties, jsut multiply the recipes times 2 for 8 people and 3 for 12, etc. etc.
FUN FACT: I didn't know what saute' meant, so I had to google it! I'm such a cooking newbie!
-TheVegChef
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Homemade Sugar Cookies! (Require Eggs*)
Right now I am baking sugar cookies. The recipe calls for at point, for you to separate an egg yolk from the white. I failed horribly at this, so my cookies are now covered with just regular egg.
Okay, they are out of the oven. They are probably the best tasting sugar cookies I've ever eaten. However, they do NOT look appealing at all. That egg white that goes on top? Yeah well that clumped in some places. And the extra vanilla I used made them taste superb, but they came out looking mildly discolored. Also, they are falling apart everywhere. So I'll just have to let them cool and see how badly the damage is then, sorry I didn't put the recipe link on here, but the recipe will be placed below, I made a few minor alterations, such as using a mixture of vegetable shortening/vegetable oil/and a small amount of butter instead of just butter, because of lack of ingredients...I also didn't use any cinnamon.
*I consider myself a vegetarian but still eat eggs, if you do not eat eggs or are vegan, this recipe will not work for you.
SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg white
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup white sugar
1 table spoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large/medium size pan.
2. In a large bowl mix margarine, butter, and sugar until smooth.
3: Add egg yolk and vanilla to the mixture.
4. Combine the flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, stir into the large bowl with other ingredients.
5. Press the mixture into the pan.
6. Beat the egg white until frothy and spread it over the top of the dough.
7. Combine the remaining cinnamon and sugar, sprinkle it and the nuts over the top of the cookies.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven.
9. Remove from oven, cut into diamonds while still warm, then cool completely before removing from the pan.
Okay, they are out of the oven. They are probably the best tasting sugar cookies I've ever eaten. However, they do NOT look appealing at all. That egg white that goes on top? Yeah well that clumped in some places. And the extra vanilla I used made them taste superb, but they came out looking mildly discolored. Also, they are falling apart everywhere. So I'll just have to let them cool and see how badly the damage is then, sorry I didn't put the recipe link on here, but the recipe will be placed below, I made a few minor alterations, such as using a mixture of vegetable shortening/vegetable oil/and a small amount of butter instead of just butter, because of lack of ingredients...I also didn't use any cinnamon.
*I consider myself a vegetarian but still eat eggs, if you do not eat eggs or are vegan, this recipe will not work for you.
SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg white
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup white sugar
1 table spoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a large/medium size pan.
2. In a large bowl mix margarine, butter, and sugar until smooth.
3: Add egg yolk and vanilla to the mixture.
4. Combine the flour, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, stir into the large bowl with other ingredients.
5. Press the mixture into the pan.
6. Beat the egg white until frothy and spread it over the top of the dough.
7. Combine the remaining cinnamon and sugar, sprinkle it and the nuts over the top of the cookies.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven.
9. Remove from oven, cut into diamonds while still warm, then cool completely before removing from the pan.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Tangy Salad
This is my own recipe, a family favorite and not your average salad, this very healthy salad is actually tasty! What you need is a head of lettuce, 1 or 2 small tomatoes, or 2 avacadoes (optional), 1 cup lemon juice, and 3 teaspoons salt.
First, cut ALL the lettuce into small pieces, (about 1 inch all around) Place about 1/3 of this into a large salad bowl. Next, dice/slice the tomatoes and place about half of this into the bowl on top of the lettuce. Then slice the avacadoes into small chunks, about 2 inches long. Place half of these over the top. Then repeat layering again, finally topping with the rest of the lettuce. So you have several layers in this order, lettuce, tomatoes, avacadoes, lettuce, tomatoes, avacadoes, lettuce. Then mix the salt and lemon juice together and pour over the top. Enjoy! :]
First, cut ALL the lettuce into small pieces, (about 1 inch all around) Place about 1/3 of this into a large salad bowl. Next, dice/slice the tomatoes and place about half of this into the bowl on top of the lettuce. Then slice the avacadoes into small chunks, about 2 inches long. Place half of these over the top. Then repeat layering again, finally topping with the rest of the lettuce. So you have several layers in this order, lettuce, tomatoes, avacadoes, lettuce, tomatoes, avacadoes, lettuce. Then mix the salt and lemon juice together and pour over the top. Enjoy! :]
Introduction
Hello, readers, if I have any. This blog is dedicated to making vegetarian recipes that actually taste good, and do not involve ANY faux meats (tofu, tofurkey, etc. etc.) I am in fact a relentless blogger, and for any of the recipes I use the links will be included in thie blog also.
So, don't worry about attempting recipes that will end up going horrible wrong, I'm taking all the risks for you. Kepp reading,
-Veg.Chef.
So, don't worry about attempting recipes that will end up going horrible wrong, I'm taking all the risks for you. Kepp reading,
-Veg.Chef.
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