vegetarian

Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animals processed for food.Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, aesthetic, economic, or personal preference. There are variations of the diet as well: an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, and a lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but not eggs. A strict vegetarian diet – referred to as vegan – excludes all animal products, including eggs and dairy. Avoidance of animal products may require dietary supplements to prevent deficiencies such as vitamin B12 deficiency, which leads to pernicious anemia.Packaged and processed foods, such as cakes, cookies, candies, chocolate, yogurt, and marshmallows, often contain unfamiliar animal ingredients, and so may be a special concern for vegetarians due to the likelihood of such additives. Feelings among vegetarians may vary concerning these ingredients. Some vegetarians scrutinize product labels for animal-derived ingredients while others do not object to consuming cheese made with animal-derived rennet. Some vegetarians are unaware of animal-derived rennet being used in the production of cheese.Semi-vegetarian diets consist largely of vegetarian foods but may include fish or poultry, or sometimes other meats, on an infrequent basis. Those with diets containing fish or poultry may define meat only as mammalian flesh and may identify with vegetarianism. A pescetarian diet has been described as "fish but no other meat". The common-use association between such diets and vegetarianism has led vegetarian groups such as the Vegetarian Society to state that diets containing these ingredients are not vegetarian, because fish and birds are also animals.

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  1. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Butternut Squash Sauce

    I came across this recipe, looking for something different to do with a winter squash. I found it. First taste test and hubby grinned. So I left my modifications at just adding shiro miso. I'd have added more but hubby liked it as it is, so that was it. Thick version Thin version The...
  2. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Peanut Coconut Squash

    Ingredients: 500 gms butternut squash, de-seeded and cut into cubes 30 gms roasted peanuts 40 gms freshly grated coconut (the flavour will NOT be the same with decimated coconut) 1 tbsp white sesame seeds 2 dried cayenne or chile de arbol chiles, broken into pieces 1 - 2 tbsps oil 1 tsp black...
  3. TastyReuben

    Recipe Fall Sangria

    Fall Sangria Makes 6-8 servings for the average person, one each for MrsT and myself :laugh: Ingredients 1 (750-ml.) bottle red wine (I used rioja) 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup brandy 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 orange, sliced 1 apple, sliced 1 cup fresh berries of choice 1 cup sliced...
  4. TastyReuben

    Recipe Strawberry Gratin with Sweet Cheese Topping

    Strawberry Gratin with Sweet Cheese Topping Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed, topped, and quartered 2 TB fresh (mild) goat cheese (do not use stronger aged goat cheese), at room temp 2 TB cream cheese, at room temp 2 TB half-and-half or single cream 1/2 tsp vanilla...
  5. SatNavSaysStraightOn

    Recipe Strawberry Gazpacho with a Lemon, Lime & Coriander Sauce

    I came across a recipe in the vegetarian times for this recipe. www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/strawberry-gazpacho-with-lime-cilantro-cream/ . As always I've adapted the recipe. I'm uncertain that the olive oil in the original recipe is required, so I'm omitting totally. I've not made much...
  6. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Chole (Punjabi Chickpea Dhal) or Chana Dhal

    ( 6-8 people) 200 gms dried chickpeas or 2 tins chickpeas Ghee or oil 4 bay leaves 2 tsps turmeric powder * (only if you're using dried chickpeas) 2 dried hot chiles 1 large onion, sliced into half moons 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 cm fresh ginger, minced 2 fresh hot chile peppers, chopped...
  7. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Beluga Lentils with Spinach and Spicy Tomato Butter

    Ingredients: 150 gms beluga (black) lentils, washed 1 tsp turmeric 5 cups water 1 tsp salt 150 gms frozen spinach 4-5 tbsps ghee or butter 2 tsps cumin seeds 100 gms onion, finely diced 1 tbsp grated ginger 6 cloves garlic, minced 30 gms coriander leaf, chopped 3-4 green chiles, finely diced 2...
  8. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Smoky Lentil Dip

    Ingredients: 100 gms brown lentils (but you could probably use any) 1 small onion, diced 1 small carrot, diced 1 stick celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 2 tsps soy sauce 2 tsps smoked paprika 1/2 tsp hot pepper or hot pepper sauce 1 tbsp liquid smoke S & P to taste...
  9. TastyReuben

    Recipe Black Forest Cracker Bread (Knäckerbrot)

    Black Forest Cracker Bread (Knäckerbrot) Makes 2 11 x 17-inch sheets Ingredients 1 1/4 cups water 1 1/2 TB dry active yeast 2 TB honey 6 TB olive oil 3 cups bread flour, sifted 1 1/2 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 TB water 1 TB caraway seeds 1 TB poppy seeds 1 TB kosher salt Vegetable shortening, for...
  10. Morning Glory

    Recipe Garlic butter baked aubergine and tomatoes

    It doesn’t get much simpler than this. Only four ingredients and a few ‘steps’. I couldn’t find a similar recipe on the internet, so maybe I invented something. Anyway, its a lovely succulent dish. Its essential to serve this in the vessel in which it is cooked, otherwise the delicious garlic...
  11. TastyReuben

    Recipe Eggplant Escabeche

    Eggplant Escabeche Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 large zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 2 TB kosher salt 2 cloves finely crushed garlic ½ cup olive oil ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste ¼ tsp dried oregano 1 cup white wine vinegar ⅔...
  12. Morning Glory

    Recipe Tortang talong with spicy bittersweet and sour sauce

    I love the way such a very simple recipe looks and tastes so exotic. The smokey taste of the aubergine amalgamates with the egg in the most delightful way. There are only three basic ingredients (eggs, aubergine, garlic), plus some oil to fry. In fact, it can be made without the garlic but I...
  13. Windigo

    Recipe Creamy Baba Ghanou with yoghurt

    I recently came across a recipe with Greek yoghurt in the Baba Ghanou ( eggplant dip) and I have to say it's a great addition. It makes for a lighter and creamier dip. So here's my version, edited to my preferences. I eat this with crusty bread. What you need: 2 Medium aubergines/eggplants 3...
  14. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Pineapple Curry

    Ingredients: 1 medium pineapple, skinned and cut into bite-sized pieces 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2 tsps vegetable or coconut oil 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (optional) 1 tbsp black mustard seeds A few curry leaves (optional) 1 tsp turmeric powder 100 gms (about a cupful) freshly grated coconut (or...
  15. Mountain Cat

    Veggies One Likes to Find in a Quiche?

    I am making several vegetarian (not vegan) quiches for a brunch at our community center shortly. I am curious as to what vegetables folk might appreciate in quiches. I am already going to be making a mushroom/asparagus one (by request) and am interested in what other veggies would be...
  16. Morning Glory

    Recipe Roasted aubergine, potatoes, Padrón peppers and caper berries

    This is essentially a simple tray bake. You could serve it as a side with grilled meat, chicken or fish or as I did, with and egg added for a vegetarian main meal/breakfast. Caper berries taste slightly milder than capers and have a little crunch. They are the immature fruit rather than the bud...
  17. msmofet

    Recipe Ms. Mofet's Tomato Salad Puttanesca

    Ms. Mofet's Tomato Salad Puttanesca 4 vine ripe tomatoes, chopped 1/2 red onion, chopped 3 TBSP. capers 1/2 C. Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 6 flat anchovy filets, chopped 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped, or to taste 1/3 C. flat leaf Italian parsley (a couple of handfuls), coarsely...
  18. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Mung Bean Dal with Tomato

    Ingredients: 150 gms whole green mung beans, soaked for 2-3 hours 1 large onion, diced A 1" piece of fresh ginger, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 fresh green chiles , minced 3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 1/2 tsps tomato puree 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds 1/4 tsp nigella seeds A few...
  19. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Caponata Siciliana

    Ingredients: 500 gms aubergine 1 medium courgette 1 large red onion 2 sticks celery 150 gms ripe tomato 40 gms capers in vinegar 40 gms black olives 40 gms raisins or sultanas 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp chile flakes 150 mls passata 100 mls red wine vinegar olive oil 1-2 tsps grated dark chocolate salt...
  20. karadekoolaid

    Recipe Perkedel (Indonesian potato cakes)

    Ingredients: 500 gms potatoes 1 small onion (or 2-3 shallots) 4 cloves garlic 1 whole stalk (with leaves if possible) celery 1/4 tsp nutmeg Salt and Pepper to taste 1 egg Oil for frying Method: Peel the potatoes and cut into 1" chunks. Fry in hot oil until the potatoes barely start changing...
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