The Veggie Table Blog

Vegetarian Protein

lklawless — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:48 +0000

There is a popular misconception that meat is the only real source of protein, and thus that a vegetarian diet is inherently unhealthy due to a lack of protein. It is impossible to overstress how untrue this is.

Message from LKL

lklawless — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:30:36 +0000

Hi blog readers and subscribers! I hope you’re enjoying the recipes. While this is a completely free subscription, I wanted to let you know that if you feel like making a donation, I’m always in need of cookbooks so that I can find even more great recipes to share with you. Absolutely no pressure, but for anyone who feels like saying thank you, my Amazon wish list makes it easy. Either way, there are lots more recipes and reviews to come, so stay tuned!

Israeli Za’atar Salad

lklawless — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:00:36 +0000

Fresh vegetables tossed with sesame and sumac make a unique salad – try this recipe.

Eggplant Gratin

lklawless — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:00:14 +0000

Eggplant layered with tomato sauce and topped with saffron custard makes an elegant and delicious main course.

Vegetarian Chili

lklawless — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:00:52 +0000

Here’s a very easy vegetarian chili recipe – just open some cans, chop a few veggies, and leave it on the stove for a couple of hours.

How to Make a Cheese Plate

lklawless — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:00:06 +0000

Cheese plates can be simple or elaborate, with dozens of different cheeses or just a few. There’s no one right way to make a cheese plate, but these guidelines can help you put together a cheese plate you and your friends will never forget.

French Onion Pie

lklawless — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:00:52 +0000

Carmelized onions and tofu make a savory vegan pie.

The Vegan Table – Cookbook review

lklawless — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:30:22 +0000

Friends and family aren’t always supportive of the vegan diet, claiming that meatless meals lack protein, vitamins, taste… all of the above. We can tell them they’re wrong until the cows come home (uneaten), but the best way to win over doubters is to feed them, and cookbooks like The Vegan Table, with “200 unforgettable recipes for entertaining every guest at every occasion,” make this really easy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

lklawless — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:00:45 +0000

A delicious, rich, warm chocolate cake with a hint of peanut butter that tastes even better when served with berry sauce and/or vanilla ice cream.

Potato Leek Gratin

lklawless — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:22 +0000

Potatoes and leeks are one of those combinations that are just meant to be, and this gratin recipe is the perfect way to enjoy them.