American food is often equated with fast food, but the melting pot of cultures that makes up the United States has just as much influence on the food as its people. Here are some classic and vegetarianized American recipes, whether invented in the US or simply adopted.Apple Pie
Does anything taste quite as good as warm apple pie?
Baked Garbanzo Beans
A quick and easy alternative to canned baked beans. Serve with veggie hot dogs for a vegan kid treat. Barbecue Sauce
Easy recipe for a tangy barbecue sauce. Barbecued Tofu
One of the things I miss most as a veggie is barbecue sauce, since it's typically eaten with steak or ribs. What can a vegetarian eat barbecue sauce with? Fried tofu! Barbecued Tofu Sandwich
Pile bread high with bbq tofu and your favorite fixings. Bean-Seitan Burgers
Red beans combined with wheat gluten make a hearty and almost disturbingly meat-like burger. Berry Cobbler
Berry cobbler is one of my favorite desserts of all time. It's also lovely with a cup of tea for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack.
Black-Eyed Pea and Quinoa Croquettes
Crunchy croquettes made from black-eyed peas and quinoa are packed with vegetarian protein. Bloody Mary
If you crave the spiciness of a bloody mary but don't want the alcohol, try this tasty variation - or make the real thing.
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Warm "bacon" contrasts nicely with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato, and makes a delicious, nutritious vegan sandwich.