Vegetarian and Vegan

 
Celebrating Vegetarian Month
more >
How BlogHer's Celebrating Vegetarian Month

In October, BlogHer's celebrating World Vegetarian Awareness Month with a series of posts highlighting recipes, techniques for preparing and cooking dishes without meat or animal products, and vegan and vegetarian cookbook reviews. Join us in celebrating meat-free eating all month long!

Recent Comments on Vegetarian and Vegan

More >
 
Show: Editors' Picks | Member Posts | Network Posts | All Posts

Eating Vegan With Non-Vegan Friends

5/25/12 10:28am by KimMiles
  • 0
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Vegan Loaf

I've been thinking about putting together a class called something like, "A Vegan is Coming to Dinner. Help! What Do I Feed It?" I think there are lots of people out there who have new vegans in their lives, whether it's friends, or co-workers, or kids coming home from college. It can be confusing, I know. And I think a simple one or two day class could do a lot to fill in some of the blanks for people who are used to centering a meal around a piece of meat.  Read more >

A Recipe for Vegan Pesto Cashew Ricotta Pizza

5/24/12 1:00pm by Kathy
  • 5
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Pesto Cashew Ricotta Pizza

[Editor's Note: Pizza is one of the things I consider to be really tough to make vegan—I'm pretty much wedded to the idea of creamy cheese on my slices. But this recipe, which uses cashew cheese to achieve ultimate creaminess, and that features lots of other bold flavors, looks beyond satisfying and delicious. I can definitely see serving it to vegan or non-vegan friends! --Genie]  Read more

Quinoa and Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry from Gluten-Free Goddess

5/21/12 8:00am by Kalyn Denny
  • 0
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Quinoa Summer Stir-Fry

Hooray for those wonderful summer vegetables that start showing up in supermarkets and farmers markets this time of year and in home gardens later in the summer!  Personally I eagerly await the arrival of squash, eggplant, green beans, and tomatoes every year, and I think this Quinoa and Summer Vegetable Stir-Fry from Gluten-Free Goddess looks like an easy way to turn them into a perfect Meatless Monday meal.  Read more >

Great Appetizer Idea: Individual Seven-Layer Dips

5/20/12 1:00pm by The Girl Who Ate Everything
  • 9
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Individual Seven-Layer Dips

[Editor's Note: Here's a great way to take a traditional appetizer and make it more convenient for your guests, while making it prettier along the way, too! I love the idea of these small cups of dip, which both provide excellent portion control and give everyone a better view of the layers that make this distinctive appetizer what it is. --Genie] Individual Seven-Layer Dips  Read more

Smoky Eggplant Couscous With Feta

5/19/12 1:00pm by DancingVeggies
  • 5
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Eggplant with Feta

[Editor's Note: Many people feel strongly about eggplant—I happen to be one of the people who feels strongly in favor of it. This recipe highlights it well, but uses cumin and smoked paprika for a slightly Middle Eastern, smoky edge to the dish. Plus, I love adding dishes to my repertoire that can be on the table quickly on busy weeknights, and this definitely qualifies! --Genie]  Read more

Winning The Food Stamp Challenge And Eating Well

5/16/12 10:00am by Genie Gratto
  • 9
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Food Stamp Challenge Dinner

This week, Mario Batali made news as he announced how hungry he has been while taking the Food Stamp Challenge, an effort to make it through the week while spending no more than $31 total for all 21 meals and any snacks. Batali and his family are discovering how hard it is to fit meat into one's diet at the low price-per-meal covered by food stamps, and they're reportedly eating lots of rice and beans and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. But Rachel Bolden-Kramer of Hip Dhamma is also taking the challenge alongside Batali and his family, I love her approach, which focuses on whole and healthy foods, as well as on guaranteed money-savers like looking beyond the grocery store.  Read more

Chipotle Squash Salad with Jicama & Avocado from Eats Well with Others

5/14/12 8:00am by Kalyn Denny
  • 4
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Chipotle Squash Salad

All I had to do was read the recipe title and I knew this Chipotle Squash Salad with Jicama, Goat Cheese, and Avocado from Eats Well with Others was something I'd love to try. The squash is roasted and then tossed with jicama and lime juice and served on a bed of spinach with avocado and goat cheese. With all these great flavors going on in a Meatless Monday dinner I'm guessing no one will even think about meat!  Read more >

Recipe: Pasta with Spinach, Feta and Garlic

5/10/12 7:48am by arikagrace
  • 1
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Pasta with Spinach and Feta

This dish is another great way to enjoy spinach, my favorite spring leafy green! A little olive oil, some garlic, add a dash of balsamic vinegar, and crumble some feta cheese over it all and you've got a quick, light, healthy(ish) pasta dish.  Read more >

Simple Buttermilk Yogurt with Mango-Pistachio Topping

5/9/12 8:00am by Megan Gordon
  • 0
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Strained Buttermilk Yogurst

[Editor's Note: Like A Sweet Spoonful's Megan Gordon, I was quite taken with Tamar Adler's recent book, An Everlasting Meal. Though this simple breakfast dish is not inspired by the book itself, it's certainly inspired by its philosophy of economy and simplicity when it comes to food. It doesn't hurt that it's delicious and quite healthy, too. --Genie]  Read more

Lemon-Infused Pasta Salad with Grilled Asparagus

5/8/12 10:19am by Gluten-Free Goddess
  • 0
  • Sparkle (
    )
     
Lemony Vegan Pasta Salad

[Editor's Note: Today's Quicker Dinners idea is not just speedy, it's also healthy for a whole range of eaters. It's gluten-free and vegan, and also features fresh spring flavors. It's perfect for those warm, late-spring nights when you need something light to put on the table quickly. --Genie]  Read more