Comments for Meatless Monday

Comment on Blackberry Pumpkin Smoothie by Janna

Janna — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:46:00 +0000

This looks interesting, I’ll have to try this. I have been looking for a good pumpkin smoothie recipe for awhile. Pumpkin is one of those things you have to be careful with in smoothies. I like the idea of mixing the blackberry flavor with pumpkin flavor. I have never tried adding nutmeg to my smoothies, this should be interesting…

Comment on Quick Quesadillas by Erika

Erika — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:05:53 +0000

I love this, and my kids do to!! gotta love meatless, with plenty of protien!

Comment on Root Vegetable Samosas by WineDineDivas

WineDineDivas — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:48:56 +0000

Sounds so delicious – have to try it with the pear cranberry sauce!
Cheers:)
Judit

Comment on Squash Sunchoke Mac & Cheese by Sheila F

Sheila F — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:08:18 +0000

What a delightful dish! Beats commercial Mac and Cheese varieties hands down and is worth the extra little bit of prep-time for the awesome (and healthier outcome.

The 1/4 cup of veggie stock mysteriously disappeared in the directions for the recipe so I used it to help puree the veggies in my blender. This worked out great.

I’ll definitely make this again!

Comment on Seitan with Mushroom Gravy by Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:21:15 +0000

Minor update but this recipe serves 2 with side dishes.

Comment on Baked Sweet Potato Fries by Melinda

Melinda — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:50:54 +0000

Sounds yummy.

Comment on Even Mario Batali’s Doing It! 14 Top US Restaurants Go Meatless Monday by Rachael

Rachael — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:11:15 +0000

Meatless Monday is truly a worthwhile edeavor. Thankyou for doing this, I plan on enjoying one of your veggie options soon

Comment on Mint Chocolate Cupcakes by melissa

melissa — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:00:05 +0000

this recipe was very good.

Comment on 10 Tips For Cooking Up A Meatless Thanksgiving by Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:59:01 +0000

Yeeeahhh, just FYI, the roasted stuffed onion recipe you linked to not only relies on bacon as a main ingredient, but also turkey giblet gravy. So, there’s that.

Comment on Spaghetti with Lentil Sauce by Linda Piepenbrink

Linda Piepenbrink — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:37:02 +0000

I am substituting spaghetti squash for the whole wheat spaghetti. I figure it could drop the calorie count by 150 calories and still be delicious!

Comment on Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:05:31 +0000

I made this last night and it was a big hit. Things I changed: I added a package of Lipton’s Onion Soup mix while I cooked the lentils and barley; I mashed a sweet potato along with the regular potatoes; I didn’t add the caraway seeds, but added other spices to taste; I only used about a third of the soy sauce; I sauteed vegetables in 1 TBL of olive oil. I also figured out the weight watchers points (PointsPlus) at 6 pts a serving. I found the above nutritional info. really off when I plugged it vs. individual ingredients into the weight watchers calculator. Thanks for the great recipe

Comment on Layered Taco Salad by christieyingst

christieyingst — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:39:24 +0000

Hubby is not crazy about meatless meals so little ones and I try to do it when he’s not home but this he liked.

Comment on Almond Rice Pudding by Grace Engelbrecht

Grace Engelbrecht — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:06:23 +0000

Did you ever try it with brown rice? Wonder how long that has to cook? Sounds delicious though!

Comment on Fall Vegetables in Red Wine Sauce by Shadayvia smith

Shadayvia smith — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:32:46 +0000

this sounds really good, cant wait to try it

Comment on Great Crunchy Granola by toneill

toneill — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:55:15 +0000

Hi there,

One serving is an 8th of the recipe, or about 3/4 cup.

Tami O’Neill
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Great Crunchy Granola by cara

cara — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:37:11 +0000

how much is a serving?

Comment on Eggplant Casserole by Roz Landau

Roz Landau — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:21:49 +0000

I ended up putting 2 cups of veggie stock in the casserole after baking for 1/2 hour and finding it dry. I baked it for another 20 minutes, and it came out much better. I also sauted the zucchini and onions before assembling the casserole. It seemed a little too involved for a dinner dish for me, too many bowls and frying pan etc. I needed 1 big bowl for soaking the eggplant, then a bowl to put the zucchini/onion in after sauteeing, dish for milk to dip eggplant, then another for the flour and sesame seeds, another for the bread crumb mixture then the pan to fry the eggplant, and lastly, the 13×9 pan to put it all in. Too many dishes to wash for a rather mediocre casserole

Comment on Vanilla Almond Milk Oatmeal by Madelyn

Madelyn — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:43:51 +0000

Thanks a lot for the Meatless Monday’s campaign to highlght this delicious recipe… not only it’s meatless, it’s also dairy-free and gluten-free!!! Hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!!!

Comment on Celebrate Food Day with Meatless Monday by Tessa Nesbit

Tessa Nesbit — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:20:28 +0000

This would be a fantastic facebook event that could attract thousands of people!

Comment on Black Bean Burgers by Heather

Heather — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:42:28 +0000

I liked it! Even my non-veg husband liked it. Could use some salt or seasoning, yeah, but it was pretty good! Fell apart a little too easily…maybe needed more bread crumbs? I’ll have to tweak it. But yeah, it was yummy I served it with roasted potatoes and a mix of peas and corn.

Comment on Acorn Squash Chickpea Bulgur by Heather

Heather — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:46:51 +0000

This was really good! My kids weren’t terribly interested, but we’ve just “converted” to full vegetarianism, so I’m having to sell them on a lot…but I served this to my adult family members and got a lot of compliments Very filling, tasty and flavorful. I chose to boil the bulgur in bouillon and I added some minced onion and garlic (maybe 1/4 c onion and 3 cloves garlic). It was VERy yummy. I also chose to cook collard greens with olive oil, diced carrots, some onion slices and sliced garlic (about 6 slices) with some water to ‘steam” it. It was a very pretty and nutritious addition Great stuff!!

Comment on Cranberry Almond Stuffed Squash by ANGELICA

ANGELICA — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:21:37 +0000

LOOKS LIKE A DISH THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL ENJOY.
AND PRETTY EASY WHICH A MOTHER OF FOUR DOES APPRECIATE.

Comment on Artichoke Navy Bean Chili by Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:11:37 +0000

This was so yummy! My 15 yr old son LOVED IT and has been asking for it repeatedly. Tonight he wil get his wish! YUM!

Comment on Spicy Lentil Pomegranate Tart by Ken

Ken — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:06:58 +0000

Great recipe! You can also use the kosher Pomegranate juice concentrate from the FruitFast Store in place of Pomegranate molasses. It's a healthy product and great for many recipes.

Comment on Green Tomato Pie by murray

murray — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:27:21 +0000

Very good. Enjoyed by diners aged 16 to 78.

Comment on Apple Date Oat Muffins by Lucy

Lucy — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:28:05 +0000

I love apple muffins! Can’t wait to try. Nothing better than waking up to the smell of muffins in the morning. This is a great recipe too: (my family is really big on quinoa right now)

http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/recipes/dessertsagoodies/ginger-quinoa-muffins

Comment on Spicy Chickpea Carrot Tangine by Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:02:21 +0000

This was very good, and very easy. The only thing I would amend is to take out the cayenne pepper to make it kid appropriate.

Comment on Global Meat Sales Drop As MM Movement Rises by Nicole Navratil

Nicole Navratil — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:52:30 +0000

This is fantastic news!!

Comment on Bean Burgers with Chipotle Spread by June

June — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:02:16 +0000

These look delicious! I’ve made bean burger before using black beans or northern beans. I like to use Cajun seasoning, bought at the grocers.

Usually I never use as much bread crumbs as the recipe says, just a preference; if it needs more, then add a little at a time.

Comment on Roasted Summer Squash Spaghettini by Smartypanties

Smartypanties — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:14:46 +0000

That sounds glorious! Yum yum!!!!

Comment on Corn Bell Pepper Soup by Prem Aggarwal

Prem Aggarwal — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:39:47 +0000

I have not tried it yet but it definitely look delicious. We will try it soon.

Comment on Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Julie

Julie — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:28:55 +0000

Yummy! I used worchester instead of gravy master, and added a little sugar I also added extra caraway and a yam to the mashed potato I was soo sooo good I liked it better than the meaty variety! Thanks for this Recipie!

Comment on Global Meat Sales Drop As MM Movement Rises by Ineke de Wild

Ineke de Wild — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:35:05 +0000

Well then there’s still hope….

Comment on Antipasto Salad with Chickpeas by MaryLou German

MaryLou German — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:00:12 +0000

This sounds really good. I’ll give it a try
Thanks
MaryLou

Comment on Spinach Tofu Curry by bj

bj — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:56:39 +0000

we make it with turmeric and cayenne, but without the cinnamon but basically same. Instead of adding cream we add homemade fatfree yogurt at the table and serve with roti. It is amazingly healthy, fabulous tastmg and satisfying while being nutrient dense. Namaste.

Comment on White Corn & Tomato Salad by Madamspinner

Madamspinner — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:11:29 +0000

I am allergic to anything soy; so instead of the tofu; I substituted 8 ounces of pink beans that I had cooked at home…rinsed them after cooking. I also used extra lemon juice to wet the diced avocado so it wouldn’t turn brown. This was soooo good I will be keeping the recipe !

Comment on Snap Pea Salad by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:40:42 +0000

I love this blog! Such tasty and colorful recipes that are packed with nutrients!

Comment on Tres Frijol Bandito Chili by George Cochran

George Cochran — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:57:24 +0000

I am going to try to make this, if it takes all day!!

Comment on Spicy Mango Cucumber Salad by Maureen Wood

Maureen Wood — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 04:02:17 +0000

I make a very similar salad, but I use a wimpier spicy pepper and I add 1/2 a red bell pepper, chopped. I also use a mixture of lemon and lime juice rather than pure lemon. I haven’t added onion before, but I’m excited to try it in the mix. Thanks for the new twist on a favorite lunch side!

Comment on Tofu Palak Paneer by Ingrid

Ingrid — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:24:14 +0000

I love this recipe, and soooooo healthy.

Comment on Eggplant Casserole by Water Works

Water Works — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:49:02 +0000

We tried this and it seemed to take forever to put together. While I liked the theory of the recipe, the half cooked/ half uncooked veggie combination didn’t work for my family. The bread crumbs needed more liquid for the middle layer. I will adjust accordingly before making again.

Comment on Spicy Mango Cucumber Salad by Eva {uncooking101}

Eva {uncooking101} — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:05:16 +0000

This looks really lovely! Shernell’s recipes are always awesome — I’ll have to give it a try!!

Comment on Curried Lentils with Mint Rice by Julie

Julie — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:30:20 +0000

Green just looked at the picture on the site!

Comment on Curried Lentils with Mint Rice by Julie

Julie — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:30:56 +0000

Red or green lentils?

Comment on Yellow Squash Chili by Jo

Jo — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:32:10 +0000

how many ounce can on crushed tomatoes?

Besides usin seal salt can the sodium be reduced by rinsing the beans, any other changes?

Thanks.

Comment on Hospitals Put Health on the Menu with Meatless Monday by Kathy McAlpine

Kathy McAlpine — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:12:51 +0000

Kenmore Mercy Hospital in Kenmore NY outside of Buffalo – we have started Meatless Mondays (in iour Dining Inn Cafe)since the beginning of summer. The staff and visitors love it! Gives everyone an ideas on how to enjoy different food, reasonable to prepare and heathier alternatives!

Comment on Bean Burgers with Chipotle Spread by Jill

Jill — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:50:48 +0000

These burgers were so delicious! Our favorite part was the chipotle spread. We used plain yogurt instead of mayo. The chilies in adobo can be potent, so I’d advise adding a small amount at a time (starting with just the adobo sauce) and then adding from there until you are comfortable with the heat level.

Comment on Oprah Offers Meatless Monday at Harpo Studios by Susan Wolfe

Susan Wolfe — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:16:33 +0000

I did not see the show on Meatless Mondays but love the concept. Just recently I’ve bevome much more aware of how much animal protein I consume and I’m in the process of converting some of those meals over to plant based. I’m not getting any younger and want to preserve what I’ve got and I think the more educated we become the better our choices which gives us a little more control over our overall health.

Comment on The Cooking Channel Goes Meatless by Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 01:38:54 +0000

I am going to try it beginning tomorrow August 15th

Comment on Roasted Eggplant Sandwiches by Jen

Jen — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:59:00 +0000

Woah Nellie! I made this today. it’s delicious! I love garlic so i put two cloves in both the bean spread and chive pesto. This was a perfect week to make this because I have a Rosemary and Olive Sourdough bread from a great little bakery I visited recently and this sandwich filling went great with that.
Every component of this recipe was great in and of itself, (I can think of other uses for each part). At first i wanted to just eat the roasted eggplant and onion because it was so good. Then I loved each of the spreads too. Put them all together and the sandwich was to die for.
I will definitely be making this recipe again.

Comment on Jamaican Jerk Tofu by lauren kareem

lauren kareem — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:24:02 +0000

It was delicious, next time I will only use one jalepeno, and more maple syrup. I paired this with mac n cheese and collared greens, then finished it off with a peach cobbler.

Comment on Lasagna Floret by Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:44:34 +0000

This is soo, soo good! I use ziti pasta and mix it all up like a casserole. A favorite in our house!

Comment on Vegetarian Paella by Paul

Paul — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:19:32 +0000

Saffron doesn’t have much or any flavor. It is often used with or substituted with turmeric, which is less expensive and much more flavorful. BTW, I wouldn’t use peas in this recipe.

Comment on Batali Backs the Meatless Monday Pledge by Kate Gomm

Kate Gomm — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:43:55 +0000

I absolutely love the idea of Meatless Monday! As a vegetarian living with three meat-eaters ( my partner and our two boys) I will pledge to cook my family a tasty veggie meal every Monday that I know they will enjoy

Comment on Ginger Cherry Quinoa by Beth Ann Seeman

Beth Ann Seeman — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:34:07 +0000

We recently visited the Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh and ate something similar to this at the museum’s cafe. I did a search for cherry, ginger & quinoa (the only ingredients I was certain of) and this came up. I tried it for the first time with a couple tweaks and it’s delicious. We loved it so much I’m going to post it on my own blog (www.mrsgoodstuff.com) because everyone is always looking for vegan and/or gluten-free dishes; I especially like when they can be made in one pan! Thanks so much for making this available.

Comment on Chef Ian’s Macho Monday Chili by The Klute

The Klute — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:02:23 +0000

Flavorful and complex, but waaaaaay too much water in this recipe to start with… I’m going to try it again, but I’m going to start off with 6 cups of water and add more as/if necessary.

Only had 1/4 cup of garlic when I made this, don’t skimp. That extra 1/4 cup of garlic will make the difference.

Also

Comment on Cumin Corn Chili by Jacqueline Metzner

Jacqueline Metzner — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 03:25:21 +0000

This looks really good, however, I notice it is very high in sodium – where is that coming from?

Comment on Baked Zucchini Fries by Anish Doshi

Anish Doshi — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:10:56 +0000

This morning I went to my garden and picked two big zucchinis. The challenge of course was to make them vegan. So I whipped out some soy yogurt and added xanthan gum, corn starch and water to make my egg substitute. (one egg = 3 tablespoon of soy yogurt, 1 teaspoon corn starch and 1/8 teaspoon gum – add water as needed) I mixed the substitute thorough with a whisk and let it sit. Please note that you may need need to add more water once the gum and corn starch start working in the soy yogurt. Then I followed the same steps to make the fries which came out really nice. Born and raised a vegeterian, I now strive to make and eat all things Vegan. Go meatless everyday. It is good for the body, mind and the environment.

Comment on Yellow Squash Chili by joey

joey — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:08:41 +0000

1 serving is about 600 grams.

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Vanilla Scented Sweet Corn Chowder by Lorraine Silver

Lorraine Silver — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:35:30 +0000

It’s a great time to post this recipe because the fresh corn crop is now being harvested in our neck of the woods—can’t wait to taste it!

Comment on Dijon Grilled Asparagus & Onions by Deb

Deb — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:24:34 +0000

This sounds great! I recently got some Himalayan pink salt and organic peppercorns from Sustainable Sourcing https://secure.sustainablesourcing.com and I’ll have to try them out in this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Yellow Squash Chili by Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:12:24 +0000

What is a serving – 1 cup? 1.5 cups? The serving size would be great! Thanks!

Comment on Broccoli, Red Pepper & Tofu Quiche by mari

mari — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:35:04 +0000

Firm tofu doesn’t get very smooth when mixed with other ingredients with an electric mixer (blender is too messy for me). But soft tofu does. Either works fine in this recipe. Any 1/2 cup of liquid will do fine (chicken broth, vegetable broth, soy milk, etc.) Any vegetables you like will do fine, too. With no eggs in this recipe, you can mix in whatever you like and taste it until it is what you like. I do not bake the quiche 30 minutes. 25 minutes @ 350 degrees is all.
The more you make it, the more relaxed & creative you become!

Comment on Zucchini Boats by Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:25:05 +0000

Found this recipe, saw I had all the ingredients and made it the same day. Loved it.

Comment on Cocoa Chili by Mel

Mel — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:37:53 +0000

Hey! I made the chili a few weeks ago and even people who normally can’t go a day without meat really loved this. It’s an easy enough recipe, you can get all the ingredients easily and the taste is just heavenly. Though I’d recommend letting it cook for longer than 60 minutes – as long as it takes to get the beans all soft. Thanks for posting this!

Comment on Grilled Pineapple Watermelon Salad by Yvette

Yvette — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:52:29 +0000

this sounds so delicious..i cant wait to try!

Comment on Mango Chayote Sunflower Seed Salad by Janet Finkel

Janet Finkel — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:11:45 +0000

Looks luscious! Love the recipe and photography!

Comment on Summer Harvest Ratatouille by Karen Howard

Karen Howard — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:21:33 +0000

Yummy!Thanks for the great Ratatouille recipe! I’ll be making this all year round! : )

Comment on Black Bean Burgers by Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:37:38 +0000

I tried your recipe last night and man oh man I love it. I reviewed it on our website and on hubpages. I credited you, your recipe and sent people back to this page for the recipe. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Comment on This just in! We’re at 50% National Awareness! by Sherri Davison

Sherri Davison — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:59:48 +0000

I found out about meatless mondays at my progressive church! YEAH for you guys! Thanks for spreading an important message!

Comment on Curried Squash Stuffed Portabellas by Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 01:13:16 +0000

I made this last night, it turned out great. I put in more vegetables than in the recipe, but We had leftovers for today. Served it with rice-very good…I am trying to eat more vegetables, and this is the first time I’ve cooked with tofu…the extra firm tofu texture reminds me of cheese. Thanks for posting!

Comment on Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins by Lory

Lory — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:39:53 +0000

These muffins were great! Next time I may add blueberries and/or walnuts to them. They were very moist and tasty!

Comment on Veggie Chowder by DM

DM — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 01:05:25 +0000

@lutein i’ve substituted corn soup, whatever that is, with vegetable broth and cream of corn.

Comment on Eggplant Casserole by Mary Louise Herre

Mary Louise Herre — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:11:45 +0000

This eggplant casserole had a great taste but was too dry. We substituted a can of diced tomatoes for the sliced tomatoes and would add some tomato sauce the next time. We would also cook the zucchini and onions before adding them to the casserole. We thought they were not cooked enough. We had never done our eggplant as the recipe stated but thought it came out well. Will try this again with the changes we thought it needed.

Comment on Black Bean Burgers by Tammy

Tammy — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:02:15 +0000

I will trying this recipe tonight! Sounds great! I will let you know how it goes.

Comment on Bell Pepper Tempeh Fajitas by Jenny P.

Jenny P. — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:01:52 +0000

I really liked these even though I’m not a big bell pepper fan and I’ve never had tempeh before. I made a half recipe, and with the side dishes I made, it was enough for three people. The only thing I would change is not to cook the tempeh so long. Maybe 3 minutes per side.

Comment on Pea and Avocado Penne by Sheda

Sheda — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:24:49 +0000

Thanks for this recipe!! I’ve enjoyed cooking it several times. It’s delicious and has ingredients that are easy to come by and store (avocados and pine nuts, esp!) I’ve even used the sauce on other pastas too, including spinach ravioli as well as angel hair.
A few time-saving tricks: Roast, remove for garnish, and crush pine nuts in same pot you cooked pasta while pasta’s draining. Use same pot to make sauce to reduce cleaning time. Enjoy!

Comment on Aspen, CO: The Nation’s First Meatless Monday Community by Erin Robinson

Erin Robinson — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:29:46 +0000

Last night, over 100 people came out for the Aspen Meatless Monday Kick Off Cocktail Party at The Aspen Club & Spa. Local chef, Martin Oswald (owner of Pyramid Bistro- a vegetarian restaurant) and Randy Placeres whipped up some amazing vegetarian concoctions and Dawn Shepard described the initiative, how far it’s come and where it is going in the near future. The community has embraced Meatless Mondays and we cannot wait for all of the good things to come of it in the future. Thanks to everyone for their support!

Comment on Forks Over Knives Brings Health to the Silver Screen by Pam Westfall

Pam Westfall — Wed, 18 May 2011 00:58:19 +0000

If you go to the Forks Over Knives website you can subscribe to their newletter which lists the cities that are currently showing this film. Unfortunately, it has yet to be shown in a city near me. I am so anxious to see it! Go see this movie, let’s all make a statement for good health.

http://www.forksoverknives.com

Comment on Mashed Plantain with Red Beans by cheryl hendrickson

cheryl hendrickson — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:43:01 +0000

Love Plantains. Recipe looks great.

Comment on Forks Over Knives Brings Health to the Silver Screen by Matt

Matt — Tue, 17 May 2011 17:39:43 +0000

In a world of rising healthcare costs, I can see this being very popular. I think most people will be amazed to learn the benefits of AVOIDING dairy and meat (for the most part.) It’s amazing how uneducated the majority of America when it comes to nutrition. Thanks for sharing this MM.

Comment on Crush Those Chickpeas by Trina@ Garden decor

Trina@ Garden decor — Tue, 17 May 2011 01:42:22 +0000

What kind of drink would you recommend for accompanying this hummus?
Also, do you have the recipe for the indian bread?

Comment on Bell Pepper Tempeh Fajitas by Beth M.

Beth M. — Tue, 10 May 2011 23:33:57 +0000

I had a HUGE craving for tacos this weekend so my husband took me to get some vegan tacos and they just weren’t what I expected nor wanted in a taco, but the craving was killed. Then I saw this recipe today and my taco craving came back. At first I just made one since I eat light for dinner, but they were so flippin’ good that I had to make one more! I made homemade guacamole and topped my tacos with lettuce, tomatoes, guac and cilantro…Now THAT it is what I call a Vegan Taco! Just a reminder that it’s always better to make what you want at home because it tastes a million times yummier! Thanks for the recipe! Only problem… they were so good I’m craving more!

Comment on Quinoa Chili by Laura Schulte

Laura Schulte — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:03:57 +0000

We have made this recipe over and over. So delish! Thank you.

Comment on Spicy Stuffed Seitan by Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 10 May 2011 01:18:37 +0000

I tried this tonight and it was not good. Not sure what I did wrong. Followed the directions to a tee -exact measurements. Tasted like chewy rubber. The Buffalo sauce was yummy though. I have never tried Seitan so I guess I will try the store bought stuff and see if I do indeed like it.

Comment on Veggie Chowder by lutein

lutein — Mon, 09 May 2011 15:14:11 +0000

I would like to try this recipe but the frustrating thing is that I haven’t a clue what corn soup is. I am in the UK so things like this don’t seem to be available, and if they are, are very hard to find. Not only that, what is corn soup?

Comment on TU Delft Reduces Meat Meals by 25% by Ineke de Wild

Ineke de Wild — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:34:53 +0000

Wat een goed initiatief, ga zo door!
Het leven begint pas als het dierlijk producten gebruik stopt.

Comment on Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Half Assed Kitchen

Half Assed Kitchen — Fri, 06 May 2011 22:59:06 +0000

We’ll be giving this a go tonight. Meatless Friday! Thanks so much for posting.

Comment on Actress Megyn Price Joins the Movement by Dawn Anonymous

Dawn Anonymous — Thu, 05 May 2011 03:20:19 +0000

I am excited to try this! I LOVE red meat – I am from Texas for crying out loud! But after you analyze what could possibly be ‘ground up’ in my ground beef, and the whole ‘cracked.com’ story on viruses used to fight off Lysteria on our lunch meat, and the steroids (good for people who choose to use it, not for people forced to eat it caused by lack of choices) it just seems that meat just isn’t what it used to be. I probably won’t go full veg – but hey, Meatless Monday might be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

Comment on Chana Chai Masala by Angel

Angel — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:53:45 +0000

I’ve made this dish multiple times, and I would highly recommend that you try out the recipe ASAP. This makes such a flavorful meal, and it is worth it to make the masala chai mixture above for this recipe. Additionally, I stew my tomatoes before adding them and it intensifies the flavor even more. I hope you’ll enjoy this meal as much as I do

Comment on Quick Quesadillas by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:08:45 +0000

Loved this recipe, my kids did too. Will definitely add it to my regular dinners.
So easy and full of flavor. we topped with chopped spinach and green peppers.

Comment on Indonesian Coconut Curry by Luanne

Luanne — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:06:52 +0000

Excellent even though I don’t usually like tofu.

Comment on Cocoa Chili by George

George — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:14:49 +0000

My daughter used this in a chili competition at our home amongst some friends. Hers disappeared first, which is always quite telling. People really liked it, and it is so simple to make. She has made ir several times since, and we will try adding some real chilis next time.

Comment on Spinach Carrot Paratha Pancakes by Govind & Meenu Chula

Govind & Meenu Chula — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:55:59 +0000

a new variety for roti

Comment on Quinoa Chili by citizenrobot

citizenrobot — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:09:28 +0000

A few notes:

- We eat EXTREME amounts of garlic in my house. We just love it. I added about 5 cloves of crushed garlic toward the end of the ‘sautee the onions’ phase. I’m sure at your house you could do with 2 or 3.
- This dish comes out extremely visually unappealing. It’s a big brown slog, but it’s DELICIOUS. I would think about topping it with slices of avocado, diced tomato, and some green onion, just for color’s sake, but also because they’re good pairings for the chili-flavors here.
- I fricken love KEEN WAH

Comment on Meatless Jambalaya by L'Tanya

L'Tanya — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:54:31 +0000

I added some cajun seasoning and a little more hot sauce. My family loved it.

Comment on Indonesian Coconut Curry by irma rolon

irma rolon — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:26:39 +0000

Looks very appetizing.

Comment on Crockpot Mexican Chili by Mary Schiano

Mary Schiano — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:15:49 +0000

This was really yummy. Served it with a green salad and topped the Chili off with Mexican Cheese and a dallop of sour cream. I will make this again for sure!

Comment on Indonesian Coconut Curry by pauline st. denis

pauline st. denis — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:29:24 +0000

yumm

Comment on Strawberry Granola Yogurt Parfait by Madelyn

Madelyn — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:38:31 +0000

Thanks a lot for liking and featuring my recipe… In KarmaFree Cooking we have a MeatlessWeek because we’re all about meatless everyday of the year!!! Thanks a bunch…

Comment on Avocado Black Bean Dip by Maria Carriger

Maria Carriger — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:09:06 +0000

This is wonderful!!!

Comment on Bruschetta by Maria Carriger

Maria Carriger — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:58:16 +0000

Can’t wait to try this.

Comment on Sweet Potato Frittata by Annette Koklauner

Annette Koklauner — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 23:53:21 +0000

This is the most delicious frittata. I had it for breakfast once prepared by Karen of Sprouts in the Hood herself. What a treat! Good hot or cold.

Comment on Falafel with Cucumber Sauce by Karen Schuld

Karen Schuld — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:25:04 +0000

i will try this recipe — love middle eastern food.

Comment on Sweet Potato Frittata by cheryl hendrickson

cheryl hendrickson — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:02:28 +0000

The best Frittata recipe ever…

Comment on Sweet Potato Frittata by kd sadler

kd sadler — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:34:56 +0000

This is a fabulous dish!

Comment on The Skinny on Ice Cream by Virginia in Nm

Virginia in Nm — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:25:38 +0000

Although Marie D is correct, the SAFE FOOD GRADE breaks down in the stomach due to acid content ito the NOT safe food grade carrageenan. Read Joann Tobacman’s studies (Med school in Iowa) for the last 10+ years, as well as other studies from Europe and Australia, and you will find the results of her (numerous) studies.

I kills cells (especially mammory and prostate) and induces inflammation.

This is something to stay away from. You can find other products that don’t have it in it, such as guar gum, xanthan gum, pectin, and so on.

Comment on Sweet Potato Frittata by Eric Sadler

Eric Sadler — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:48:33 +0000

The Sweet Potato Frittata’s are the best……….

Comment on Asparagus Champagne Risotto by sophisticated pie

sophisticated pie — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:13:55 +0000

hope you like it!! We thought it was delicious!

Comment on Sweet Potato Frittata by cheryl hendrickson

cheryl hendrickson — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:42:05 +0000

The best Frittata recipe EVER…. I made it for some friends & they all love
d it!!!

Comment on Sweet Potato Frittata by Monica Starks

Monica Starks — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:48:49 +0000

This is an outstanding dish!

Comment on Baked Polenta Basil Fries by fred

fred — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:59:44 +0000

I have only one problem with this recipe and that is that you are using store bought pre made polenta. Polenta is one of the easiest things to make at home and not to mention incredibly cheap. Try it out, it only takes a few minutes to make.

Comment on Asparagus Champagne Risotto by Nimisha (@clubdinein

Nimisha (@clubdinein — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:35:21 +0000

Oh, I was looking for an asparagus risotto recipe! Thanks.

Comment on Great Northern White Chili by Victoria

Victoria — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:57:36 +0000

4 cups of vegetable broth is TOO MUCH! Beware!! It’s too much even if you ensure that you’ve drained all the beans and corn and chiles.

Begin by adding approximately 3/4 cup at at time until you believe you’ve reached your desired consistency. After dropping to medium-low heat to simmer, add liquid only as necessary.

I found my first batch of this delicious chili to be more like the consistency of a thick soup…not a hearty, dense chili.

Comment on Portobello Mushroom Burgers by reldaj

reldaj — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:27:43 +0000

I have made Portobellao burgers before and they are great. My one suggestion is after cleaning the gills and removing the stems I go to the
edge of the mushroom and peel off the top layer. When they are cooked for the burgers the skin gets tough. I don’t peel them if I am using them in a recipe.

Comment on Edgy Veggie Chili by ursula soutter

ursula soutter — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 01:57:36 +0000

this recipe sounds great ,cant wait to try.

Comment on Bring Meatless Monday to your Blog! by Lisa DiCicco

Lisa DiCicco — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:25:39 +0000

Thanks for the widget!! I just added it to my blog http://www.lisadnyc.com I love the movement! Great idea and so easy to implement.

Comment on The Cholesterol / Saturated Fat Connection by Veronica

Veronica — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:25:17 +0000

Thought this might help. I have heard that cutting dairy out will lower cholesterol..

Comment on Bring Meatless Monday to your Blog! by Megan

Megan — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:21:59 +0000

Thanks for the link! LOVE Meatless Monday!! I’m adding it to my site – Not Quite Veg Meg
(I’m not quite vegetarian, I’m pescatarian!)

Comment on Bring Meatless Monday to your Blog! by Vivian

Vivian — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:55:17 +0000

This is great. I’ve added it to both http://www.mamitascreations.net and http://www.phoenixneighborhoodblogger.com. Thanks so much.

Comment on Bring Meatless Monday to your Blog! by Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:24:14 +0000

I just added this to my site. Thanks for this! I love sharing Meatless Monday with my readers.

Comment on Mixed Bean Chili with Sweet Potato by Angel

Angel — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:02:32 +0000

What a great recipe! The sweet potato adds just bit of sweetness to the dish. I added onion and garlic to this recipe, but it still packs a lot of flavor.

Comment on Tempeh “Chicken” Salad by Val

Val — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:38:54 +0000

This is a great recipe…gets even better after a day in fridge! I cooked the tempeh in olive oil with coriander, garlic and Bragg Liquid Aminos

Comment on Garbanzo Bean Burgers by Jordan

Jordan — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:16:11 +0000

Good recipe. I had to tinker with the amounts a bit to get it to a good consistency. I would also strongly suggest adding some curry spices, (if you like curry), it goes very well in it.

Comment on Chana Chai Masala by Nimisha (@clubdinein

Nimisha (@clubdinein — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:07:23 +0000

Thanks for including my recipe here. I just wanted to note that the chai mixture can be made simply by steeping the following ingredients in boiling water for 20 minutes. It’s not extra work if you have the ingredients on hand. The link above will lead you to making two full cups of masala chai (with milk and sugar) which wont work for this recipe.

Masala Chai Mixture
1 tablespoon black tea
1 stick cinnamon, broken into pieces
2-3 whole cloves
1-2 peppercorns, whole
2-3 cardamom pods, cracked open

-Nimisha

Comment on Sweet Potato Burritos by Val

Val — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:55:10 +0000

Great recipe! While sweet potato and quinoa were cooking, I sauteed onions and garlic to which I added black beans and frozen corn (I added some liquid to help corn cook.) I added the cubed sweet potato to bean & corn mixture. Instead of frozen spinach, I used fresh spinach wilted in microwave.

Comment on Crockpot Mexican Chili by Robert

Robert — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:29:07 +0000

Can you use dry beans in lieu of canned beans inthis recipe?

Comment on Applesauce Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies by Monika

Monika — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:51:14 +0000

I tried these only a substituted flax for the egg and maple syrup instead of the brown sugar. They were excellent! I stink at making cookies and these were dead on. Make sure to flatten them out a little, though.

Comment on Introducing The Kids Cook Monday! by Maria Wood

Maria Wood — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 21:57:00 +0000

I love this new idea of including the kids. I have included Meatless Monday in my blog, and its very popular, I am sure this will too.
Thanks,
Maria

Comment on Curried Lentils with Mint Rice by Jen

Jen — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:48:08 +0000

Glad you guys liked the dish! Your modifications sound excellent. I make this all the time (just had leftover version for lunch).

xoxo
Jen

Comment on Ginger Cherry Quinoa by jan

jan — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:38:36 +0000

I recently found dried cranberries infused with cherry juice, at half the price of dried cherries and just as yummy. They also had blueberry infused cranberries.

Comment on Eggplant Casserole by Sheryl Petra

Sheryl Petra — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:21:17 +0000

I have made this recipe a couple of times and have substituted diced tomatoes instead of regular tomatoes. Makes it moist and a little tastier.

Comment on Oprah Offers Meatless Monday at Harpo Studios by Rhonda

Rhonda — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:22:01 +0000

I applaud this decision. I’m trying to eat more vegan meals and am also trying to cut back on oils and sugar for a healthier diet. How about a veg*n cooking and lifestyle show on OWN?

Comment on Oprah Offers Meatless Monday at Harpo Studios by Bruce Burkholder

Bruce Burkholder — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:17:02 +0000

Great going Oprah! I stopped eating meat this year and I really feel physically better since doing it. Stomach and intestinal problems have gone away. My triglycerides were always high and since stopping eating meat( more soy) my triglycerides dropped dramatically (500 to 200) and I hope to get to 150. I have more energy and at 62 the extra energy comes in handy!!

Comment on Oprah Offers Meatless Monday at Harpo Studios by Laura Wall

Laura Wall — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:11:28 +0000

Cheers to Oprah for supporting such an important cause!

Comment on Easy Minestrone by becca

becca — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 03:58:01 +0000

I have been a vegetarian for 10+ years and minestrone is one of my favorites. I was looking for a quick recipe for dinner and I love this one. Instead of broth, which I didn’t have on hand, I used 1 can low sodium v8 and whatever veggies I had on hand. Very tasty recipe, thanks

Comment on Broccoli Soup with Parmesan Crostini by Nic

Nic — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 05:00:16 +0000

looks yummy! Cant wait to try it!

Comment on Meatless Monday Boosts Restaurant Revenue by toneill

toneill — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 20:14:26 +0000

Sure thing! We feature four fantastic recipes each week on our homepage. You can also type a favorite ingredient into our search engine, or check out some of our recipe tags (under any of the recipe sections) to find a meal suited to dietary needs or a special occasion.

Tami O’Neill
Project Associate
The Monday Campaigns

Comment on Meatless Monday Boosts Restaurant Revenue by Pat

Pat — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:10:05 +0000

I think meatless Monday’s is a great idea! I’d love to find recipes for meatless meals, could you give me some suggestions? Thank you for your time.

Comment on Malai Kofta by Jné @SweetPotatoSoul

Jné @SweetPotatoSoul — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:53:16 +0000

These veggie balls look delicious! I was just thinking about making cornmeal dumplings, and while the spices used are different than what I had in mind, they’re quite similar. I just love the use of squash!

Comment on Layered Taco Salad by Leslie

Leslie — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:48:26 +0000

Yummy-I heated the beans a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients, We ate almost the whole thing for dinner, I most certainly will make this again.

Comment on Oprah Offers Meatless Monday at Harpo Studios by toneill

toneill — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:20:03 +0000

You bring up an excellent point Chris. Meatless Monday is absolutely about choice (Oprah even says so in the video provided with this article!). At Meatless Monday our goal is simply to highlight the nutritional benefits of cutting meat one day a week. We do not ask people to eliminate meat from their diets, nor do we support taking away choice from those who wish to eat meat.
We encourage you to visit our about section if you have any other questions. Thanks again!
Tami O’Neill
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Oprah Offers Meatless Monday at Harpo Studios by Chris Fenner

Chris Fenner — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:12:13 +0000

I support people who choose not to eat meat as a part of thier diet. I want teh same respect for me when I chose to make meat a part of my meal. I enjoy eating meat and feel it is an essential part of a well balanced diet. I will not be participating in this campaign.

Comment on Mushroom Ragout by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:49:52 +0000

The combination of ingredients in this makes for comfort food happiness.

It’s quick, easy, and very satisfying.

Comment on Meatless Monday makes Nightly News by steph

steph — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:25:36 +0000

Congrats on the Channel 7 News coverage! A friend prompted me to look it up when she saw my blog’s logo on the news, so I was doubly excited!

Comment on Easy Minestrone by Tiffany

Tiffany — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:51:05 +0000

Yum! A d’lish dish! I substituted the barley for Rice pasta shells to make it gluten free. The Wolfgang Puck veggie broth worked so well with this! I am featuring this on my blog Become Shoppertunistic at blogspot.com as part of my meal plan! Thank you,

Comment on Meatless Monday makes Nightly News by Susan McCann

Susan McCann — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 23:22:54 +0000

I am general manager of Field of Greens restaurants located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
I have been VEGAN for 12 years. I LOVE this idea, just spoke with the owner and you can count us onboard for this! This is truly the direction we all need to head in if we’re going to make this world a better place!!!

Susan

Comment on Shiitake Pomegranate Spelt Salad by Ken Messina

Ken Messina — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:25:32 +0000

Great pic!

Comment on Shiitake Pomegranate Spelt Salad by Vietnam

Vietnam — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:26:52 +0000

This is the best…..

Comment on Shiitake Pomegranate Spelt Salad by Janet

Janet — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:56:57 +0000

This recipe is absolutely amazing!!!! I love the texture and the contrasts of flavors! It’s a party on a plate!

Comment on Spinach Artichoke Pita Pizza by vermin

vermin — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:36:59 +0000

Doesn’t really need the cheese at all. Red peppers, mushrooms and olives all make great additions to this also!

Comment on Great Northern White Chili by vermin

vermin — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:34:32 +0000

Very tasty and simple to make. Freezes very well in tupperware, and then can be unthawed in fridge or in a saucepan when ready to eat.

Very spicy, some people might need to reduce the peppers a little bit.

Comment on Black & Blueberry Heart Pie by Dana N.

Dana N. — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:56:05 +0000

Healthy Happy Life is one of my favorite blogs for veg recipes. I recently made her lasagna with cashew ricotta & marinated tofu. It was literally TO DIE for. I was eating the cashew ricotta out of my food processor with a spoon!!

Comment on Black Bean Sesame Veggie Hash by Dee & Don

Dee & Don — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 23:34:40 +0000

My husband & I made this dish tonight–ABSOLUTELY DELISH!! We chopped the vegetables together. Suggestion: I found an Asian Market & purchased the hot chili oil there. Also, I would use 1 tsp. instead of 2 tsp. of thr chili oil unless you like your dishes HOT! Very satisfying, to say the least! Loved it!!!!

Comment on Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie by Emily

Emily — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:44:29 +0000

We loved this! I added frozen peas the last couple minutes it simmered. I had to use a larger casserole dish than a pie plate.

Comment on Spice Up Your Week with Moe’s Meatless Monday by Elle

Elle — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:15:23 +0000

As a vegetarian, I completely support this effort! Thanks for offering great meatless options for me to eat any day of the week!

Comment on Vegetarian Paella by Krista

Krista — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:04:12 +0000

The Paella was alright. I definitely wish I had some white wine to add to it. That would have made it a bit better. And I’ve never had saffron before so I don’t know if that would have added the the flavor. This was somewhat bland, but with some white wine, It would have been amazing!

Comment on Fruity Oatmeal Cookies by joey

joey — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:23:11 +0000

All of our recipes are in Fahrenheit.

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Fruity Oatmeal Cookies by Iris

Iris — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:49:28 +0000

Question: Bake at 275 degrees Farenheit or celcius?

Thank you

Comment on Macrobiotics with Christina by ANDROMEDA CASORIA

ANDROMEDA CASORIA — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:28:47 +0000

TERRFIC!

Comment on Eggplant Pepper Pasta by Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:45:24 +0000

This was delicious and so easy! I was not sure if I liked eggplant but this was great! I will make this even not on my meatless days!

Comment on Basil Balsamic Pasta by Jay

Jay — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:38:13 +0000

I would hold off on the 1 tsp dried oregano. The flavor of this powerful herb will dominate. I think a pinch will suffice.

Comment on Crockpot Mexican Chili by Heather Sprowl

Heather Sprowl — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:12:01 +0000

I just bought a crockpot and this recipe is so simple and delicious. My husband normally doesn’t go for meatless dishes but now he’s looking forward to the next one! Thanks so much!

Comment on Eggplant Casserole by Sheryl Petra

Sheryl Petra — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:01:38 +0000

Delicious!

Comment on Quinoa Chili by Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:57:37 +0000

We’re normally meat-eaters at our house, but I’ve been trying to cut back on red meat and bump-up our whole-grain intake as my husband has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and suffered a mild heart attack. He’s a ‘meat and potatoes’ type guy, so he was leery about trying this chili. We were both pleasantly surprised. The quinoa imparted a very meaty texture to the chili, which was thick and hearty. It had a wonderful depth of flavor, despite the short cooking time (another reason I liked it). My husband actually said he liked it, not his usual “it’s okay” comment. I will definitely make this again.

Comment on A Bean Thing by Kate

Kate — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:10:15 +0000

Joey, thanks so much for clearing that up. This sounds really good but I had no idea what a cranberry bean was!

This is going on the menu for this week.

Comment on Crockpot Mexican Chili by L.B.

L.B. — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:01:42 +0000

Made this once before and really loved it, but I can’t remember if I added everything with the liquid from the can or drained some or all of the cans. Can you please specify on the recipe if any of the beans or corn should be drained?

Comment on Curried Butternut Squash Soup by bcoppola

bcoppola — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:52:16 +0000

Superb. Be prepared to adjust the amount of liquid if the soup comes out too thick. Squash sizes vary! The first time I made this the squashes at my market were huge & I wound up with about three times the recipe. No problem – I served it for the Christmas dinner soup course and everyone raved. Plus I had plenty for myself.

Just made another pot last night (about double with two “normal” sized squashes) and just for the heck of it tried throwing in a few oven roasted, peeled apples. Adds another dimension to the flavor – try it.

Comment on Roasted Squash with Candied Lemon by salmon rub

salmon rub — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:03:24 +0000

What a unique and creative dish. I have been looking for a dish with acorn squash and now I have one. Thank you. I like this recipe so much I think I am going to share it with my reading club. They will love it, I’m sure.

Beverly

Comment on No-Soak Black Bean Soup by Noreen Stegemann

Noreen Stegemann — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 20:14:19 +0000

This is a great, easy crock pot recipe. Goes good with my mushroom, spinach and artichoke quesadillas.

Comment on Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Marie

Marie — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:40:28 +0000

We were looking for lentil pie recipes and stumbled across this one. As huge fans of shepherd’s pie, we had to give it a go. We made the recipe pretty faithfully (we don’t use margarine and didn’t have the optional yeast flakes) and it was very good (4 stars). We’ve already discussed ways to modify to our tastes. More mashed potato, add thyme and perhaps some other veggies. It’ll be two or three times before we settle on our version but this one is a keeper.

Comment on Puffed Pear Pancakes by B Townsend

B Townsend — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:55:27 +0000

Excellent!!! I recognized this as an old family favorite, Dutch Baby, essentially a giant popover. The recipe can be adapted for one using one egg, 1/4 C flour and 1/4 C milk, 1/2 t vanilla and a pinch of salt and one pear (or apple). Bake in a 6″ iron skillet. Baking time may be reduced.

Comment on Butternut Squash Chickpea Chili by Lindsay@cookveganlov

Lindsay@cookveganlov — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:30:41 +0000

HI Suzanne,

Glad you enjoyed this recipe!

-Lindsay

Comment on Butternut Squash Chickpea Chili by Suzanne

Suzanne — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:45:28 +0000

I was a little skeptical when making this tonight for dinner but thought I’d give it a go and I love it! I made a couple changes, I used canned chipotle peppers and chicken broth instead of vegetable stock as I did not have any.Other than that followed the recipe as is.I will definitely be making this again.Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Almond Butter Cups by Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:53:12 +0000

I love snacks and desserts! Tasty almond butter cups. Try out the strawberry tofu dessert which is as tasty as these almond butter cups and also healthy, check out the recipe from the following link: http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/recipes/desserts-a-goodies-/strawberry-tofu-dessert

Comment on Mushroom Pie by Pam Atchison

Pam Atchison — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:08:53 +0000

This Mushroom Pie is yummy. I had to google to find the weight conversion as in 9oz of flour, 9oz of margarine. Wasn’t sure about the margarine so just worked the margarine into the flour until the consistency seemed right. About a cup (Smart Balance). The 2 tsp of cornstarch wasn’t quite enough. Too much broth in the pie once a slice was cut. Really great flavor. With a salad and roasted vegetable, maybe green beans, you have an elegant meal that even my non-vegetarian friends would enjoy!

Comment on Moroccan Chickpea Soup by Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 01:43:42 +0000

I’ve taken this mixture and (with a little less water), used it to make samosas. With some pizza dough these make perfect vegetarian hand pies.

Comment on Lentil Winter Warmer by C Lynn

C Lynn — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:43:32 +0000

This is such a great recipe. I use real cream. It’s my favorite lentil soup. Must make!!

Comment on Persimmon Quinoa Stuffed Squash by jennifer photenas

jennifer photenas — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:58:02 +0000

this meal was excellent !

Comment on Portobello Mushroom Burgers by rtv

rtv — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:25:06 +0000

delicious, surprisingly tasty!

Comment on Sweet Potato Quesadillas by karen

karen — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 23:41:10 +0000

Yummy!

Comment on Sweet Potato Pita Pockets by Lanie

Lanie — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:26:34 +0000

These look amazing! I’m making them tonight with one of these soups, can’t decide yet

http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/blogs/four-green-steps/meatless-monday-hearty-soups-made-with-love

Comment on Laurie David’s Sweet & Tangy Delicata by Lisa Buenaventura Ri

Lisa Buenaventura Ri — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:47:22 +0000

I made this tonight and it was delicious – and so easy! Went great with some steamed quinoa and a kale salad. Thank you!

Comment on Antipasto Salad with Potatoes by Connie

Connie — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:03:19 +0000

This looks yummy! I’m definitely making something with potatoes tonight, check out these vegan meatballs made of potatoes!!

http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/blogs/four-green-steps/meatless-monday-10-amazing-potato-recipes

Comment on Mint Chocolate Cupcakes by Sharen Karen

Sharen Karen — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:17:55 +0000

I love chocolate!

Comment on Curried Butternut Squash Soup by Luanne

Luanne — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:10:40 +0000

Excellent – five stars!

Comment on Persimmon Quinoa Stuffed Squash by Karen Schuld

Karen Schuld — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:52:48 +0000

looks delicious!

Comment on Curried Butternut Squash Soup by sherri reilly

sherri reilly — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:29:51 +0000

yum!

Comment on Curried Butternut Squash Soup by Annette Koklauner

Annette Koklauner — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:46:06 +0000

This soup is amazing!

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Robyn

Robyn — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 04:41:35 +0000

I think this is a great opportunity for kids to start learning about where their food is coming from. It's neat to see that people are recognizing how important sustainable farms are to our next generation. Great Article! -Robyn Antique Jewelry

Comment on Ginger Cherry Quinoa by bcoppola

bcoppola — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:18:59 +0000

No reason other dried fruits (currants, cranberries, apricots…) can’t be used in place of dried cherries. This sounds good for me and possibly good for my small catering business.

Comment on Spicy Peanut Chutney by Jen

Jen — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:53:56 +0000

This recipe sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it…

I posted a link on my blog (www.domesticdivasblog.com).

xo
Jen

Comment on Open-Face Egg Muffins by wilma

wilma — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:45:37 +0000

I used the sub egg whites recipe that I make in the mug. cooking spray a 12 oz mug. 3 tbsp sub egg (1 egg) 1 tbsp milk and beat. microvawe 45 sec, stir gently and back 30-45 secs. voila. I added cheese at the first 45 sec mark. Its all gooey and melted. I toasted my muffin and served my egg on top. It was quick, easy and yummy! Thanks for the recipe.

Comment on Ginger Cherry Quinoa by Tammi @keenonquinoa

Tammi @keenonquinoa — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:39:36 +0000

Interesting, I will have to look for dried cherries at my local supermarket. Cooking with quinoa has opened up a whole new world of fruits and vegetables to me. I would cook the quinoa in a vegetable broth for added flavor.

Comment on Open Your Eyes With “Food, Inc.” by Melody

Melody — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:42:13 +0000

It is disturbing how our government has let the food industry get as bad as it is. There are many products used in the foods we eat that have been proven to cause many deadly diseases; cancer, heart disease and many more things that the food industry doesn’t disclose to us. What is this world coming to that these things are legal in such a great country???

Comment on Pumpkin Pie Yogurt by baby food

baby food — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 07:29:19 +0000

Pumpkin is an excellent source of nutrition, and I love using it as an ingredient in many homemade baby food recipes. You may also incorporate pumpkin with other fruits to combine flavors. Cubed pumpkin makes great finger foods for babies exploring the world of self-feeding. This is remarkable. Your homemade baby foods recipe is going to be a big help for first time moms. I can see that your recipe is very healthy and safe for babies.

Comment on Bean Burgers with Chipotle Spread by Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 02:06:40 +0000

I make one vegetarian meal per week and it is the dinner that my husband dreads…but I made this last night and he loved it. Esp the sauce which was really really hot/spicy.

Comment on Roasted Pepper Pecan Pesto Pasta by Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:54:36 +0000

My husband absolutely loved this! I had to add a little bit of pasta water to get it to stick to the noodles, but otherwise, the flavor was amazing!

Going on the Meatless Monday faves list.

Comment on Roasted Eggplant Sandwiches by Kristi Rimkus

Kristi Rimkus — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:32:08 +0000

Wonderful, healthy sandwich. I bet this would be great on the panini grill!

Comment on Chai Spiced Beets by Kelly-2 Kids Cooking

Kelly-2 Kids Cooking — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:43:19 +0000

Alex and Soph love beets and this recipe sounds like a delicious way to spice ‘em up. Thanks!

Comment on Eggplant Tempeh Tacos by David

David — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:00:23 +0000

beautiful in every way kinzie is amazing, and she made me jealous watching her scarf that taco at the end. lololololololololololololololol. everyday is meatless Monday for me i think this has potential to replace my favorite dish witch is currently vegetarian shepherds pie. keep the good recipes coming =D

Comment on Sweet Potato Enchiladas by David Sample

David Sample — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:38:10 +0000

Wow! Restaurant quality recipe. Very satisfying. Sweet, spicy and umami flavors. Recommend the following. Double the recipe for the sauce so that you can add some after its cooked. Other adds: Cotija Cheese, Crema Mexicana, Green Onions and Fresh Cilantro. Raises a great dish to the next level.

Comment on Baked Applesauce by Kim Cramer

Kim Cramer — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:44:48 +0000

Easy and delicious! I used Granny Smith apples.

Comment on Baked Applesauce by Melanie A.

Melanie A. — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:03:44 +0000

Just amazing! It’s easy and the applesauce is so sweet I barely have to add sugar.

Comment on Savory Corn Pudding by Barr Hogen

Barr Hogen — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:11:02 +0000

I am making this tonight even though it’s Tuesday!

Comment on Edamame Bulgur Salad by Karen Schuld

Karen Schuld — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:42:48 +0000

Loved going through your vegetarian recipes. Always, trying to get new ideas for healthy eating. thank you!!!

Comment on All-American Apple Pie by Ineke de Wild

Ineke de Wild — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:04:17 +0000

For most dairy products you can usually use the vegan version to, that’s just as delicious but far more healthy

Comment on Gazpacho by Caleb

Caleb — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:31:49 +0000

I have only recently discovered Gazpacho, I’m going to have to try this. It sounds awesome!

Comment on Apple, Pecan and “Sausage” Stuffed Acorn Squash by Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 22:50:25 +0000

Super yummy! Does kind of feel like fall on a plate! The colors an flavors are so nice! Definitely would add this to the list of comfort food!

Comment on Crockpot Mexican Chili by Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:39:01 +0000

This is awesome! I used our homemade salsa, added an extra can of black beans, and actually let it sit on low for 12 hours. Even my meat-eating husband doesn’t miss the meat! So good!

Comment on Sweet Potato Burritos by Molly Monet

Molly Monet — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:27:09 +0000

I love this idea but for some reason my kids don’t like sweet potatoes. i just don’t get it…they are sweet!

Comment on Bell Pepper Snap Pea Salad by Jae

Jae — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:49:53 +0000

An interesting sort of taste, I’d have to say. Boyfriend really enjoyed it, so I’ll probably make it again sometime. Very simple to make, and looks very appetising on the plate!

Comment on Stuffed Potatoes Primavera by Jae

Jae — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:48:06 +0000

Very, very tasty! Didn’t come out as pretty as the picture, but tasted pretty good. Boyfriend and I both enjoyed this. I’d definitely make it again.

Comment on Incredibly Easy Wraps by Jae

Jae — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:33:13 +0000

Definitely a good start for what could be an awesome wrap. Boyfriend and I felt it needed a bit more oomph, maybe throw in some onion and go easy on the sprouts? Also added some salsa (love me some spiciness) to help it along. Very earthy taste if you stick with these ingredients straight up, but a great foundation for really simply made wraps.

Comment on Crockpot Mexican Chili by Jae

Jae — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:27:23 +0000

Completely delicious! Just put it together and let it do it’s thing for four hours (definitely a win for me, as I don’t like cooking). Boyfriend also really enjoyed this dish, I’ll definitely be making this regularly, Meatless Monday or any day!

Comment on Indian-Style Chickpeas by joey

joey — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:28:26 +0000

Try adding some additional chilies or red pepper flakes to kick up the heat a notch. Or use some freshly grated ginger root with the onions and garlic for an exotic flare.

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Curried Lentils with Mint Rice by Laurel

Laurel — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:30:24 +0000

We made this using just the carrots, potatoes and onions. We reduced the red pepper flakes to make it more kid friendly. My almost 4 year old son LOVED it! It was a great easy weeknight meal. We just put everything in the crock pot in the morning. The potatoes we used were small whole potatoes. I think they worked well because keeping the skin on ensured they stayed intact while the insides were creamy and delicious. We also used a giant carrot cut into large hunks so they wouldn’t be too mushy after 8 hours of cooking in the crock pot.

Comment on Quinoa Zucchini Burgers by Barry

Barry — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:51:12 +0000

I have been using a recipe almost identical to this. I use Egg Replacer & no cheese to make them Vegan for my family.

Comment on Quinoa Zucchini Burgers by Lorraine Hoodicoff

Lorraine Hoodicoff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:16:00 +0000

All right. These are Seriously Delicious. Never mind the query about freezing them, they won’t last that long.
( I made a half recipe, using a whole egg.)

Comment on Indian-Style Chickpeas by cassie

cassie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:20:50 +0000

not bad, but a bit bland.

Comment on Black Bean Burgers by joey

joey — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:58:00 +0000

Try using Japanese Panko breadcrumbs or cornmeal for a burger with extra texture.

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Grilled Avocado with Salsa by joey

joey — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:53:00 +0000

Choose a ripe avocado, but not a mushy one. It should have a little give when you press it, but not too much.

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Eggplant Pepper Pasta by melissa lee

melissa lee — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:56:14 +0000

This was delicious! We added it into our regular rotation.

Comment on Grilled Avocado with Salsa by Caleb

Caleb — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:53:57 +0000

OH my goodness. This sounds amazing! I love avocados, and I love salsa! I’m definitely going to have to try this.

Are ripe avocados best for this, or are firmer avocados better?

Comment on Couscous Corn Salad by Anne

Anne — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:19:13 +0000

This was delicious! I made it tonight for dinner and loved it. I didn’t even get around to putting the carrots in. I will put it in my repertoire. Thanks for the recipe!

Comment on Black Bean Burgers by Kerstin

Kerstin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:23:58 +0000

These are pretty good, although my husband calls them a little ‘bland’. I find that they tend to mush easily even though they are crispy on the outside. Any way to work around this?

Comment on Quinoa Zucchini Burgers by joey

joey — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:21:21 +0000

Hi Lorraine-

This burger recipe can be cut into thirds as easily as it can be halved, so try adjusting the ingredients to make less veggie mixture, which will produce fewer burgers.

We haven’t tried freezing these burgers yet, but due to the egg in the veggie mixture, it’s best to cook the burgers before freezing them for future consumption.

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Quinoa Zucchini Burgers by Lorraine Hoodicoff

Lorraine Hoodicoff — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:56:57 +0000

Even halved, the quantity is too great for us. Can these be frozen successfully? Before or after cooking? Have you tried freezing them or are you guessing?

Comment on Quinoa Zucchini Burgers by Rachel Assuncao

Rachel Assuncao — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:09:26 +0000

Thanks for this burger recipe. I’m always looking for a homemade recipe that will actually work and not taste like glue and am eager to try this one. With the abundance of zucchini from our CSA, I’ve got all the ingredients I need right now!

Comment on Cucumber Shallot Tomato Salad by Deb C

Deb C — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:31:40 +0000

Sounds yummy! Can’t wait to try it!

Comment on Cherry Chocolate Banana Shake by Jimmy Spin

Jimmy Spin — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:09:59 +0000

This looks great and I will be trying it tomorrow. On a side note the best place to find Agave Nectar is at Trader Joe’s they keep it next to the coffee and tea.

Comment on Pinto Bean Falafel with Avocado by joey

joey — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:50:04 +0000

Actually we suggest using baked tortilla chips, which tend to have half the fat than traditional chips and no trans fat whatsoever.

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Pinto Bean Falafel with Avocado by transfat

transfat — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:35:23 +0000

Toritlla chips have hydrogenated oils aka trans fat… not healthy!

Comment on The Remarkable Kohlrabi by Debra

Debra — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:00:37 +0000

When I moved to Germany from the U.S. midwest I had never heard of or seen kohlrabi. I kept noticing it in the stores here and it was so cheap compared to vegetables I was used to I decided to give it a try. If you like broccoli stems you will love kohlrabi! When cooked, it becomes slightly sweet. Now I use it in everything from empanadas to curries. You can also cut it up and roast it, or, hallow it out and stuff it. The greens are not commonly used here but I like them a lot. I recommend this recipe for a kohlrabi green salad with peanuts and soba noodles. http://groups.google.mg/group/rec.food.recipes/browse_thread/thread/5f79680fb36a002e/a358f08e82cbf164?hl=mg&lnk=raot#a358f08e82cbf164

Comment on Syracuse Shows us How to Bring MM to Campus by Tiffany Wyche

Tiffany Wyche — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:07:11 +0000

If i can take the Meatless Monday Pledge anyone can. Join in and make your mark in your classroom, neighborhood, family, and for yourself. You owe it to your self to at least dedicate a day.

Comment on Strawberry Tomato Salad by Joan Smiley

Joan Smiley — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:45:15 +0000

This is a recipe I hoped to find.
I am sure it is a winner. I plan to serve
it often. Thank you

Comment on Pasta e Fagioli by Christine

Christine — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:08:28 +0000

This was excellent, I did add a little more garlic then I called for.
Will make this again!
Thank you for suggesting a great summer dish!

Comment on Baked Zucchini Fries by joey

joey — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:21:42 +0000

Yes that’s the correct serving size. This is a snack recipe- perfect for parties when guests just need something to nibble on. But these “fries” are not meant to be a full meal so try it alongside a portobello or black bean burger.

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Ginger Beer by Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:44:10 +0000

My grandmother made a drink a lot like this when we were all small and it really hits the spot for ginger lovers on long, hot, humid, summer days!
Excellent recipe!

Comment on Baked Zucchini Fries by L.

L. — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:01:02 +0000

Is this really 2 zucchini for 10 servings?

Comment on Blackened Tempeh with Avocado by joey

joey — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:47:15 +0000

Hi Audrey-

Try using the low sodium Cajun seasoning linked to next to the astrix for less salty tempeh. It’s heathier too!

-Joey Lee
Project Associate
Meatless Monday

Comment on Hawaii says aloha to Meatless Monday by Meatless USA

Meatless USA — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:44:36 +0000

We eat too much meat. Cutting down meat will help us stay healthy.
Thank you.

Comment on Blackened Tempeh with Avocado by Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:06:10 +0000

This is very good, but tasted extremely salty to me. I will use less salt next time.

Comment on Leek Basil Bean Soup by Audrey

Audrey — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:34:23 +0000

This was very good, and I suspect it will be even better warmed up tomorrow. It’s much more filling than the average soup, and it smells heavenly. Obviously, the garlic and leeks are very strong, but I am a fan of both, so I loved it.

Comment on Apricot Pistachio Baked Yogurt by Lydia

Lydia — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:03:56 +0000

You should never discard the liquid from straining yogurt!!! It is healthful and useful and it is called WHEY. It is tangy like yogurt without the body. Drink it, put it in smoothies, dips, soups, use it in baking wherever milk or buttermilk is called for!

Comment on Raisin ‘N Orange Oat Bran Cereal by Kris

Kris — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:05:34 +0000

I have to admit i was hesitant on trying this, but it was very nummy. I made it with Trader Joe’s dried fruit combo Mango, cranberry, and blueberry. It was delicious.

Comment on Apple Walnut Corn Muffins by chrisjordan

chrisjordan — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:50:17 +0000

My wife is allergic to walnuts, which gives me 1/2 a chance at the leftovers! These are delicious. Cj

Comment on Layered Taco Salad by Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:32:19 +0000

This was really tasty! And easy to make, too. Thanks much!

Comment on Fettuccine Florentine by janet cade

janet cade — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:12:27 +0000

I love your meatless monday idea. Glad to see it is going more mainstream (I heard something abt ‘once a week no meat’ on Oprah.
I am soooooooo happy with your recipes. I can’t really eat alot of wheat myself so would be happy to see the odd vegan-type – raw food recipe too.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I try to pass on meatless eating ideas (sometimes recipes too) to my friends.
Thanks Again
Janet

Comment on Crush Those Chickpeas by Lior Noy

Lior Noy — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:33:13 +0000

Yum, another great meal idea! I love looking forward to these videos on Meatless Mondays.

Comment on Mushroom Pancake Salad by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:21:44 +0000

This sounds delicious and so inventive! I can’t wait to try this week. Thanks Donna!

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Dhewie Chen

Dhewie Chen — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:47:42 +0000

WaoooW, Bravo!!! And Happy to hear this Great News! Really grateful to Baltimore had made a great step. your support on this meatless project is highly appreciated!

Wishing you All the best and Thank You, Baltimore! Cheers~~~

Comment on NYC school goes Meatless Monday, on NY1 TV by Jennaleigh Williams

Jennaleigh Williams — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:11:47 +0000

The idea meatless Monday is fantastic. Im going to try to speak to people in my school about having a meatless Monday.We have a fruity Friday.Im am in comprehensive and im am learning about factory farming in my english classes because we are makeing a poem
Tanks
Jenna.

Comment on NYC school goes Meatless Monday, on NY1 TV by Georgia

Georgia — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:11:28 +0000

I think Meatless Mondays is a great website and here in Britain I am trying to get Meatless Mondays in my school

Comment on Cup o’ Health by Lior Noy

Lior Noy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:26:27 +0000

Your best demo yet Julieanna. Those noodles look delicious.

Comment on More Money Monday by Donna Kelly - fab frugal food

Donna Kelly - fab frugal food — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:02:12 +0000

We love Meatless Mondays! We at Fab Frugal Food are thrilled to be a part of such an important cause! Thank you so much for the mention of our blog. Cheers!

Comment on Balance That Burrito by Lior Noy

Lior Noy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:46:01 +0000

Yum, looks great!

Comment on Manhattan Goes Meatless? by Elizabeth Puccini

Elizabeth Puccini — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:26:49 +0000

The Children’s Workshop School and the East Village Community School located in the East Village in New York City have already been enjoying Meatless Mondays since October 2009. You can see our schools featured on NY 1 with Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer at http://www.ny1.com/1-all-boroughs-news-content/news_beats/education/.

NYC parents don’t have to wait for the Department of Education to institute Meatless Mondays citywide. They can simply form a nutrition committee at their school, meet with their School Foods Manager and request it. To find out more, go to nycgreenschools.org.

Elizabeth

Comment on Lentil Winter Warmer by Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:09:27 +0000

So simple, economical, and tasty. Goes great with cornbread. Yum! Thanks for the recipe.

Comment on Spinach Corn Enchiladas by kendall Ogren

kendall Ogren — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:58:36 +0000

Great meatless meal! The kids ate up right up. It took a little longer to make, but worth it!

Comment on Meatless Means More Veggies! by norma jean linza

norma jean linza — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:55:44 +0000

I am a vegetarian and agree with this. Please mention Quinoa though. Many people do not know the benefits this can add so easily to your diet.
I eat a lot of Quinoa and Black beans. This has helped me so that I no longer have the iron difficiency concerns.

Comment on Lentil Winter Warmer by Shelly Frampton

Shelly Frampton — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:20:52 +0000

I made this when Meatless Monday snuck up on me… SO YUMMY! I had everything on hand, it was very easy and it had amazing flavor. My picky husband even liked it! THANKS!!!- Shelly

Comment on Spinach Eggs Italiano by Susan

Susan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:51:24 +0000

I loved this version. As noted, in the description of this dish, it definitely is NOTHING like Eggs Benedict. Eggs Florentine? Yes!

This is the perfect dish for a late morning brunch. You can assemble everything, including the toast (on the bottom( of a large rectangle casserole and bake it, covered, to the done-ness you like the eggs. Medium-medium well is good for a crowd. Test for the middle eggs to be medium and outer eggs medium-well. For a nice touch, for company, you might like to put a small slice of mexican cheese or some other white chees on top. Also, Italian seasoning adds a great flavor.

Comment on Meatless Means More Veggies! by Sarah U.

Sarah U. — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:23:48 +0000

I make dish with all the essenitals. I take baby spinach and sautee it in olive oil with some minced garlic, add in garbanzo beans and chopped tomatoes, and then serve over brown rice. Delicious, cheap and easy. To make it even tastier…cook the rice in some veggie broth.

Comment on Quinoa Chili by Chris

Chris — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:54:31 +0000

Remember quinoa must ALWAYS be rinsed thoroughly before cooking or it will be very bitter, even making eaters sick (quite nauseous). To rinse, I use a paper coffee filter (grains are small) placed inside my regular colander. Rinse repeatedly until rinse water is completely clear and no more soapy-looking bubbles are produced.

Comment on Pupils Prepped for Healthy Future by Tasha Tolliver

Tasha Tolliver — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:33:39 +0000

Meatless Mondays is a terrific step in promoting healthy eating with our kids. Thank you for initiating this program as well as the other healthy changes that have been made in the cafeteria recently. What we put in our bodies is as important as what we put in our brains. Thanks for making a healthy diet a priority at our school and for caring for our kids!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Jean

Jean — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:56:45 +0000

My blog, The Delightful Repast (delightfulrepast.blogspot.com), is brand-new but will be featuring many meatless recipes. I have been a part-time vegetarian — I think they’ve now come up with a single word for it, “flexitarian” — all my life. There are many benefits to a meatless diet, benefits to our individual health as well as the health of the planet. I was thrilled to discover the Meatless Monday site just today through a comment on Cooking with Amy. When I have a meal with meat, I feel much better if I have a small portion of meat and large portions of vegetables. It’s unfortunate that people who eat meat are sometimes made to feel “under attack” by people who don’t. I’ve found that inviting people over for a delicious, satisfying meatless meal makes more converts, if you will, than all the harsh words in the world.

Comment on Indian-Style Chickpeas by Terri

Terri — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:31:21 +0000

We had this recipe for dinner last night. DH asked if I could pack the leftovers for his lunch all week. Alas, I had to tell him no because there wasn’t enough leftover. This is fast, easy and DELICIOUS!

And I don’t even like chickpeas.

Comment on Zesty Bean Gumbo by Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:03:50 +0000

This is absolutely delicous! I am not a vegetarian by any means. But I have been looking for healthy lunch alternatives to take to work. I am so happy that I stumbled across this site. The ingredients are easy to find at your normal supermarket. Which is huge. I have made several of the recipies on this site and all have been YUMMY! I added 1 tsp of the crushed red pepper to really spice it up. You do not need the File powder. The beans and okra thicken this up nicely. Next time I will make a double batch of the garden sauce!

Comment on Red Beans and Rice by toneill

toneill — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:55:26 +0000

we always post the written recipe for any videos on Meatless Monday. You can find it by clicking on the recipe image on our homepage, or by following this link:
http://www.meatlessmonday.com/red-beans-and-rice/
Glad you’re looking forward to trying this one at home!

Comment on Carnivale Kicks Off Big Annual Fat Break by Lena

Lena — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:29:50 +0000

Keeping one day a week meatless is beneficial in many respects. It should be noted that the original Christian tradition was to keep Lent for two days every week – Wednesdays and Fridays – and that this tradition remains to this day in the Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches.

The Lent before Easter is essentially a vegan diet, and not like in the Western churches, a time to give up just one favorite food. Orthodox religious practice would lead to a “flexitarian” diet with a heavy Mediterranean component. It is interesting that this set of rules was developed hundreds of years ago. Of course, diet is not the purpose of Lent, merely a tool of spiritual discipline. However, it has benefits.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Jeff Faulkner

Jeff Faulkner — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:34:31 +0000

I don’t understand. We produce the safest and best product in the world with the least impact on the environment. We meet or exceed all of the enviromental regulations imposed on our businesses, everyday is “earth day” on Americas family farms and ranches. We have scientific studies showing the benefits of meat as a protien source, yet you create meatless monday. I will encourage all of my contacts to eat meat for all three of mondays meals.

Comment on Tips for a Healthy 2010 by Carol Tufts

Carol Tufts — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:03:34 +0000

Today my blog post talked about the Meatless Monday initiative. Please check it out and comment! We are new to the web world and would love to hear from like minded members of the community.
http://www.thebelist.com/the-belist-blogs/the-belist-blogs/item/64-recipe-salad-food-health.html

We are urging our readers to take the pledge!

Carol http://www.thebelist.com

Comment on Eggs Pipérade by Gracie

Gracie — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:52:32 +0000

Thanks or sharing. I eat eggs all the time and needed a new recipe.

Comment on Green Smoothie by JL

JL — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:29:42 +0000

How about juicing the greens in a juicer first, then adding it to the blender with the fruit, seeds and liquid of choice?

Comment on Quinoa Chili by Pat

Pat — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:09:25 +0000

Sounds like a good recipe have to try it sometime.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Mitzi Cater

Mitzi Cater — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:09:04 +0000

I started the meatfree Mondays when Macca asked for all to join. Since that time I have not eated meat on Mondays and have even added a couple of more days a week. Actually my cholesterol has gone down and my good cholesterol has gone up. This is a great thing and I am actaully enjoying the foods. I have bought about 4 or 5 of Linda McCartneys’ cookbooks and I am really enjoying the food and yes, I am saving our planet and myself. Thanks Macca, you are correct, we must save our world and planet. I feel good about what I have done and will continue to have meatfree Mondays for the rest of my life. Who knows, I might even become a vegetarian.

Comment on Blackened Tempeh with Avocado by Alis

Alis — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:25:48 +0000

Oh. Em. Gee. This is the best healthy food ever! I made mine with Trader Joe’s organic Tempeh with grains. I also used Vegenaise & made my own blackening seasoning. Turned out so delicious! My husband is begging me to make it again soon.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Madeline

Madeline — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:37:18 +0000

We are starting a Meatless Monday campaign at my university. Is there information you could send us or schools you could put us into contact with that would be able to help us out with our process? To communicate with them would be great so that we know what direction to go in. We already started a signatures page of students who would like it so that when we present to our school’s catering service we have support. Any other ideas/information you could give would be great! I appreciate it and hope to talk to someone soon!

Comment on Blackened Tempeh with Avocado by Amy-Dee

Amy-Dee — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:49:27 +0000

My sister made this for me the other night and it is amazing. I am not a vegetarian, but like to think I’ll try most foods and very much enjoyed this dish. The spicy tang of the tempeh is nicely contrasted with the cooling advocado.

Comment on Vinita Talks Up MM Down Under by Kelly Nicholls

Kelly Nicholls — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:05:04 +0000

Bravo! All the best to your noble endeavour:)

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Donald Pettitt

Donald Pettitt — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:33:23 +0000

I’d like to start up Meatless Monday in New Zealand. Can someone contact me please and talk about your criteria for partnerships in this regard?

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Janice Hellzen

Janice Hellzen — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:39:31 +0000

Are you kidding me? Yes I can see buying local grass fed beef. But has nobody seen how when we went low fat, lower protein we increased our carbs and we have become fatter & more unhealthy then ever. I continue to eat meat every day as I am trying to improve my health after years of low fat high carb dieting. People do the research.

Comment on Brûléed Squash with Pepitos by Leanne

Leanne — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:07:11 +0000

My mouth is watering – can’t wait to try this one!

Comment on Tofu a Bras by Lourdes from Madrid

Lourdes from Madrid — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:22:54 +0000

I know Carmen very well, and she is an excellent cook!
I love this recipe!
Congrats Carmen!

Comment on Cheesy Broccoli Frittata by Michelle Kohn

Michelle Kohn — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:54:16 +0000

Looks great, can’t wait to try it!

Comment on World’s Leading Feeder Says Skip Meat Once A Week by Josh

Josh — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:04:09 +0000

Way to go Compass Group! You’re making the concept of incorporating more vegetarian meals into our diet even more mainstream. Keep up your great work!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Gustavo AlcalÃ¡

Gustavo AlcalÃ¡ — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:36:49 +0000

I wish meatlessmonday.com was available also in spanish so we could be able to expand this campaign through MÃ©xico, Spain, and the whole Latinamerican countries. It’s such a great idea, and very easy to achieve.

Comment on Plum Topped Baked Oatmeal by joey

joey — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:30:49 +0000

Sure. Either soymilk or oatmilk should work just fine!

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on World’s Leading Feeder Says Skip Meat Once A Week by joyce

joyce — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:29:43 +0000

this is such exciting news! while i am a vegetarian and post meatless monday recipes every week on my blog to show others how easy it is (and the tremendous benefits to both body and planet), a move like this will have a huge impact – and i love that line, “it’s a health of a way to start the new year” – very clever!

Comment on Plum Topped Baked Oatmeal by elizabeth

elizabeth — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:54:19 +0000

Would soy milk or oatmilk or any nondairy milk work as a replacement for the moo milk?

Comment on Easy Minestrone by Kristie

Kristie — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:44:44 +0000

I loved the recipe. My only complaint was that I don’t cook with barley often so when reading the recipe, I assumed the cooking time for the barley was minimal. So when I read the directions on the barley package and saw that it was an additional 45 minutes I decided to scrap the barley. I added a bit of cooked pasta instead, and it was still very good. Next time I will pre-cook some barley and try again.

Comment on Spicy Teriyaki Chickpeas by Jen

Jen — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:37:55 +0000

We added some carrots and green beans and it was so tasty! And I don’t even like this many vegetables normally. I feared the worst and it turned out to be a great recipe!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Seymore

Seymore — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:38:52 +0000

Hello: Passover and Easter will be here before too long. These are holidays that often have meat as a central part of the festival. That can change with your help. Please supply some non-meat/vegetarian/vegan recipes for these festivals.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Gretchen Beyer

Gretchen Beyer — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:46:49 +0000

I love this idea, and have been researching it’s benefits, after watching food inc. I’ve made a big push to get the word out I have made speeches to my classes about factory farming, and talked to my teacher about having a debate on meatless monday, we are having it tomorrow!
thanks for all the helpful information of this websight
Gretchen Beyer-14 years old

Comment on Raisin Walnut Spiced Rice by Leanne

Leanne — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:11:22 +0000

My husband cooked this for me recently and it was so delicious. Great leftover too! Can’t wait to try it again soon.

Comment on Cornmeal Cinnamon Pancakes by Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:46:04 +0000

Delicious, filling and healthy pancakes–what a great way to start the day!

Comment on The Able Almond by ProgressiveMews

ProgressiveMews — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:50:10 +0000

In the 80′s when I was at a a friend’s house, I asked for some aspirin for a headache. They were a family that was all natural EVERYTHING (a real “freaky” thing then), and my friend laughed at me saying they don’t have anything like that in the house. He gave me some almonds instead, telling me that 7 almonds equals an aspirin, my headache went away, and I obviously never forgot it. =)

Also, I like to eat raw almonds soaked, and usually keep a glass of them (in filtered water) in my refrigerator door for easy and frequent access. They’re scrumptious! The flavor is unreal, and although juicy, they remain crunchy too. YUMMY!

Comment on Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese by Charndra@TribalBaby

Charndra@TribalBaby — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:44:00 +0000

This sounds delicious. My son is into Macaroni in a BIG WAY right now. If only our pumpkin vines would produce fruit – there are no bees!

Comment on Almond Butter Cups by kymom

kymom — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:01:16 +0000

Love peanut butter cups but these look just as tasty and much healthier! Can’t wait to try them!

Comment on Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese by Sabina

Sabina — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:00:52 +0000

I am going to use acorn squash

Comment on Almond Butter Cups by Jen

Jen — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:38:19 +0000

Wow, this looks so simple and delicious! And great interviews! Can’t wait to try these!

xo
The Domestic Diva

Comment on Baked Pumpkin Mac and Cheese by Pat

Pat — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:18:09 +0000

sounds like a great recipe. Would love to try it.

Comment on Meat the Truth with Monique by Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D.

Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D. — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:01:28 +0000

What a miracle to be able to make such an impact on the planet while at the same time saving your health and the fate of billions of animals! And this all occurs with one easy step and that is at the end of your fork…choosing Meatless Meals!!!

Comment on Almond Butter Cups by Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D.

Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D. — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:57:35 +0000

I have tried Chef Kinzie’s Almond Butter Cups and they are phenomenal!!! I am so excited to have the recipe now so I can try them at home! Yum!

Comment on Crockpot Mexican Chili by Tara

Tara — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:47:48 +0000

This recipe got good reviews from my entire family and I have picky children. I don’t even miss the meat not being in the chili. When this recipe is finished, I add sour cream and cheese to my bowl and it’s delicious!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Hollie G

Hollie G — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:53:26 +0000

I love the idea of meatless mondays! That is such a simple thing to do that can help our enviroment and health greatly! I’m inspired, so I’m going to pledge to go meatless on mondays.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Sharyn

Sharyn — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:35:57 +0000

I have pledged to go meatless on Mondays in 2010 and will post a vegetarian recipe every Monday on my blog, http://www.stilllifewithwhisk.wordpress.com. Viva Meatless Monday!

Comment on Go Flexitarian For Your Health by Lifestyle on The Net

Lifestyle on The Net — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:05:06 +0000

im learn more from your article thanks so much

Comment on Carrot Ginger Soup by Destin Joy Layne

Destin Joy Layne — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:19:16 +0000

THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS: simple, clean and healthy! I can’t wait to try it. Carrot ginger soup is one of my favorites in winter; its warming for the cold days without being too heavy. I might throw in some curry spices and coconut milk as another variation on this recipe as well.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Carrie G

Carrie G — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:25:25 +0000

Meatless Mondays is a great idea! It helps show everyday Americans how easy it is to go a day without meat and will hopefully persuade them to eat less meat more often.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Adriana

Adriana — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:27:58 +0000

Southwestern Squash Stew. My first meatless monday recipe, and now I’m hooked and am having it again today, on a Thursday! My husband, a picky eater loved it and ate most of it by himself. So easy and good for you.

Comment on Southwestern Squash Stew by Adriana

Adriana — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:32:44 +0000

My first meatless monday recipe and now I’m hooked and am having it again today, on a Thursday! My husband, a picker eater loved it and ate most of it by himself. So easy and good for you.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Katie R

Katie R — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:34:40 +0000

I had no idea Meatless Mondays held so many benefits. It’s health and environmental advantages, especially the ones on gas, are astounding. Meatless Mondays should be more promoted as a solution and perhaps placed in more schools.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Brittany G

Brittany G — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:31:29 +0000

Meatless Mondays are an easy, yet powerful way of maintaining good health and preserving the environment. After trying this for myself, I realized how easy it is to just skip meat products for a day. In addition, I encouraged my friends and family to try it with me. We were all surprised by the significant impact that Meatless Mondays have on the earth. My hope is that more people will become aware of it, try it and spread the word to others. It’s simple, free and benefits your health and the world we live in. Now who’s with me?

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Nontombe

Nontombe — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:28:46 +0000

For those trying to reduce their meat consumption, Meatless Mondays are the perfect way to go. It allows individuals to still have meat while slowly weening themselves to a vegetarian or strictly vegan diet. However, if converting to different dietary lifestyles is not what you are after, this initiatives still allows you to save the world by reducing the amount of energy, water, and gasoline used to create meat products.

Comment on Carrot Cranberry Salad by joey

joey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:54:58 +0000

Hi Lesly-

We did mean sweetened cranberries. The recipe has been clarified. Thanks for catching it!

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Carrot Cranberry Salad by Lesly Arnold

Lesly Arnold — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:39:16 +0000

I notice that recipes using dried cranberries almost never mention whether it is calling for sweetened dried cranberries (much easier to find) or unsweetened. Which is it in this case? I’m guessing sweetened, since they’re replacing raisins.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Samone B.

Samone B. — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:07:35 +0000

Meatless Mondays would definitely be a great opportunity to practice vegetarianism. Starting off with just one day a week, a person wanting to become a vegetarian would eventually get used to not eating meat on a daily basis if that person would keep up with the routine. I, personally, don’t think I would be able to do meatless Mondays because I wouldn’t realize that I’ve eaten meat until after I’ve eaten it.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by CarrieBeth Holler

CarrieBeth Holler — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:46:59 +0000

I found this to be very interesting. I never realized how much water went into producing just one pound of raw beef. This seems to be a simple task in helping the world. Meatless Mondays is also an easy way into leading into becoming a vegetarian!

Comment on Behind The Scenes With Kinzie by Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D.

Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D. — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:14:49 +0000

Chef Kinzie makes cooking look easy and her recipes are creative and delicious! I am excited to see an interview with her! Keep up the amazing recipes!

Comment on Curried Lentils with Mint Rice by LIndsay

LIndsay — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:38:38 +0000

This sounds easy and delicious!

Comment on Ghost Bread by Cassandra

Cassandra — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:08:02 +0000

As a young child I always looked forward to the Pow Wows in Salamanca….not only for the dancing and booths selling wonderful items but also for the awsome ghost bread you could smell cooking once you entered the door!!!! How nice to be able to make it for my children….ahhh sweet memories!!!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Pa C

Pa C — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 01:53:45 +0000

This is a great way to get started if someone wants to become a vegetarian!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Elizaveta

Elizaveta — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:50:12 +0000

I find Meatless Mondays to be an excellent way to save our environment, animals, energy, money, and mainly health. Only one day a week without meat has such significant outcome that I would love to convince my family to follow the campaign. I am sure they will join me and we will use all various delicious recipes that are applied for a meatless meal.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Michelle R.

Michelle R. — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:28:47 +0000

Meatless Monday should be an interesting task to get some of my family and friends to do. It seems like a great idea to at least be a vegetarian one day a week.

Comment on Sweet Potato Muffins by Doylene Brents

Doylene Brents — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:09:44 +0000

I know I will love this. I can’t wait to make it. Doylene

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Kaylyth

Kaylyth — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:53:41 +0000

Going Meatless on Mondays sounds like a very beneficial program in terms of helping ourselves and the entire planet. I wonder if it isn’t something that could be implemented into weekly life at colleges and universities.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Marquise D

Marquise D — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:41:24 +0000

Going Meatless on Monday is a great idea and I think it can be easily implemented one day out of the week. I can not wait to see what foods and recipes my professor at Winthrop University will be introducing to us this coming Monday during lab. I will definitely take Meatless Mondays and implement it into my life and relationship.

Comment on Julieanna Hever, RD by debbie cowart

debbie cowart — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:15:54 +0000

Love, Love, Love the eat a rainbow daily. I will do this with my son. Thanks!

Comment on PB & Vitamin A Sandwich by reneenoelle

reneenoelle — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:55:16 +0000

This recipe sounds fabuous. A friend turned me on to pb and veggie sandwiches earlier this year. Take a thin pita or wholewheat tortilla, spread with pb then add grated carrots, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and sprouts. Yum! I also enjoy pb and thinly sliced apple sandwiches. Fun to experiment anyway. I’ll try this one soon!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Annie Birdsong

Annie Birdsong — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:30:16 +0000

I have spent more than 100 hours searching out high quality recipe videos that demonstrate vegetarian cooking. See great chefs from across the world demonstrating meatless protein dishes. Take a look for yourself:

http://www.tpss.coop/recipes.html

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Angela Puzzolanti

Angela Puzzolanti — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:43:23 +0000

Everyone should be able to give up meat one-day a week. I will be promoting it on my blog every week. If it makes just one person change, it will be worth it.

Comment on Beet, Pear & Endive Salad by Carmelita

Carmelita — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:02:25 +0000

I’ll be juicng an apple and using apple (not cider) vinegarr too, healthier.

Nice idea!

Comment on Roasted Beets Ras el Hanout by Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:01:26 +0000

I made this for dinner this weekend. Yummy! and nice colour too. I had to cook it for 45+ minutes for the vegetables to be tender. Then onions were starting to carmelize which was very tasty.

Comment on Fight Fall Fat With Monday by Donna K

Donna K — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:07:27 +0000

Good tips. Leptin deficit especially interesting!

Comment on Spinach Corn Enchiladas by Michele

Michele — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:20:37 +0000

This recipe turned out great! Despite the 7oz can of fire-roasted chilis, it is not very spicy at all (I used 8oz). I think most children could handle the degree of spice. So if you like things a bit spicier, you could easily add another 4 ounces of chilis. I used frozen corn, seems fine. The bell pepper adds a nice flavor. Very filling.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Linda

Linda — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:40:35 +0000

I wanted to sincerely thank you for your recipes. Our family is now more like meat once a week, than previously everyday. It all started with Meatless Mondays! Thanks so much.

Comment on A Bean Thing by joey

joey — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:00:22 +0000

Hi Teresa-

The cranberry bean is an Italian bean, also known as a borlotti. You know their memorable appearance if you saw them- cream colored with red specks (the specks disappear after cooking). In Autumn, they can be found fresh in their pods, but they can be found dried year round. If you cannot find cranberry beans, you can substitute the less beautiful pinto beans.

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on A Bean Thing by teresa

teresa — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:25:58 +0000

receive your newsletter. you hada recipe called a bean thing. the recipe called for cranberry beans. never heard of these. what are they and where can they be found.

Comment on Sweet Potato Pecan Pancakes by Karen Wells

Karen Wells — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:14:18 +0000

These are yummy. I chopped the pecans real small and my toddler loved these as well. I used whole wheat and spelt flour in combination with white flour to make it a little healthier, with that … 5 stars.

Comment on Broccoli Mandarin Orange Salad by Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:32:08 +0000

A great salad especially when you need vegetables on a hot day!!
Easy to make

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Nicolas

Nicolas — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:26:02 +0000

Thank you to the Baltimore City Public Schools to give hope and insurance to the children and their families that we can live in a better world. It’s a great start! Je suis un enseignant vegan dans une Ã©cole secondaire au QuÃ©bec et j’espÃ¨re que ce mouvement sera un exemple inspirant pour ici et le reste du monde.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Nicolas

Nicolas — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:04:33 +0000

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Robyn

Robyn — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:48:34 +0000

This is awesome! I hope to bring Solar Publishing’s children book – My Mom Eats Tofu – to the children of BCPSS to educate them on the variety of vegan foods many have never been exposed to – seaweed, quinoa, lentil burgers, etc.

Comment on Apple Walnut Corn Muffins by Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:12:27 +0000

These are delicious and healthy! Domestic Diva, you’ve made a grad school student’s tummy very happy!

Comment on Sweet Bean Ricotta Bake by Lee

Lee — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:18 +0000

I tried making this recipe and baking it in a red pepper, so good!

Comment on Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by joey

joey — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:06:41 +0000

Meatless Monday’s mission is to cut out meat once a week to reduce saturated fat in order to prevent chronic disease. Replacing the meat with plant-based foods makes for a well-balanced diet, furthering our mission of disease prevention. All of our recipes are meatless, low in saturated fat and incorporate healthy alternatives so you can be replace meat with nutrient filled legumes, beans, gourds, grains, fruits and veggies.

What defines a recipe as “healthy” can depend on an individual’s dietary restrictions. The USDA daily sodium recommendation is 2,300 mg a day, so one serving of this Lentil Shepherd’s Pie only has 1/4 of the average person’s daily recommended sodium (while also containing almost 1/2 of a person’s recommended dose of dietary fiber).

For those with dietary restrictions, I encourage you to explore the right-hand topics column that appears after you click on recipes. Under this list of topics, you can click on a variety of dietary or cuisine specifications, which link to an archive of the type of recipes which fit your unique needs. For example, here’s a link to our low-sodium recipe archive:

http://www.meatlessmonday.com/tag/low-sodium/

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Ade

Ade — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:21:24 +0000

Until we acknowledge the importance of PREVENTION no amount or kind of healthcare is going to help this and other senseless diseases from taking a huge toll on the lives of Americans. Healthcare is not only a money issue, but a psychological issue as well. When someone has gone their entire lives on cholesterol and blood pressure medicine only to have their chest cracked opened at the age of 60, it takes a lot of wind from their sails. Yes, we do need to find a way to save money, but even if prevention costs more, as some skeptics say, overall the outcome is going to be a much better quality of life which is priceless. I’d rather eat well and take care of my body now and live 10 years longer than to “do whatever” now and spend those last 5 years in and out of a hospital.

Comment on Top Surgeon Cuts the Meat by Prevention is KEY!

Prevention is KEY! — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:58:32 +0000

Great work Dr. Esselstyn!! You are an innovator in the medical profession and I only hope that more healthcare professionals will follow your lead!!

Comment on Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:42 +0000

I agree 100% with Jessica. What I am seeing is that when a recipe is considered healthy and low fat it is too high in sodium – there has to be a balance.

Comment on A Food Blogger’s Best Friend by Sheri Wetherell

Sheri Wetherell — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:14:41 +0000

Thanks for the great article! We’re thrilled to be participating in Meatless Monday each week.

Cheers,

Sheri

Comment on Straight Talk On Protein by Kinzie Visser

Kinzie Visser — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:48:52 +0000

GREAT TOPIC!! The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that men and women obtain 5% of their calories as protein. This would mean 38 grams of protein for a man burning 3000 calories a day and 29 grams for a woman using 2300 calories a day. This quantity of protein is impossible to avoid when daily calorie needs are met by unrefined starches and vegetables. For example, rice alone would provide 71 grams of highly usable protein and white potatoes would provide 64 grams of protein.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:37:39 +0000

I am all for buying local and supporting local growers and businesses. The locivore lifestyle is not the most environmentally friendly way to go in all cases, though. Sometimes, itâ€™s actually more harmful to the environment. You have to look at things like how the produce is raised, if chemicals were used in the farming and, if so, which ones were used, how efficient the transport from farm to market isâ€¦thereâ€™s a list of factors. Kudos to Baltimore schools for showing kids meatless options. I wonder if cafeteria food is the best way to go about doing it, though.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Julieanna

Julieanna — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:35:56 +0000

What a significant and critical interview with Dr. Essylsten. He’s a role model for surgeons and patients alike. His research and practice is ideal and identifies the solution to our healthcare crisis. If physicians would spend 5 hours explaining to their patients the implications of nutrition on their health and delineate how to put it into practice, we could minimize the need for medical and surgical intervention, saving thousand of lives and billions of dollars!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Lucy

Lucy — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:19:48 +0000

I think that this is a reasonable initiative. Being an overweight woman I wish that I had been aware of these things growing up. They are not taking anything away from these children they are educating them about healthy initiatives. Their parents can continue to feed them whatever they want at home so don’t go starting about that their childhood is being robbed. These people are doing what they are supposed to be doing. EDUCATING THE CHILDREN. Way to go! Lucy.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by lucy campasano

lucy campasano — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:16:26 +0000

Comment on Top Surgeon Cuts the Meat by Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D.

Julieanna Hever, M.S., R.D. — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:42:29 +0000

What a significant and critical interview! Dr. Essylsten is a role model for surgeons and patients alike. His research and practice is ideal and identifies the solution to our healthcare crisis. If physicians would spend 5 hours explaining to their patients the implications of nutrition on their health and delineate how to put it into practice, we could minimize the need for medical and surgical intervention, saving thousand of lives and billions of dollars!

Comment on Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins by caracakes78

caracakes78 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:42:29 +0000

I made these last night and they came out moist and delicious! I didn’t have pumpkin pie spice so I used a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and ginger, and added some chopped pecans for a little crunch. I used my own pureed pumpkin I made from roasting our jack-o-lanterns and made traditional sized muffins. Will be making these again!!

Comment on Barbequed Tofu by Maddy

Maddy — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:56:11 +0000

This was great! My husband, who loves bbq, enjoyed it on a sesame bun. We added mustard and dill pickle relish…and sweet potato fries on the side. Yum!

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:21:12 +0000

I am all for buying local and supporting local growers and businesses. The locivore lifestyle is not the most environmentally friendly way to go in all cases, though. Sometimes, it’s actually more harmful to the environment. You have to look at things like how the produce is raised, if chemicals were used in the farming and, if so, which ones were used, how efficient the transport from farm to market is…there’s a list of factors.

Kudos to Baltimore schools for showing kids meatless options. I wonder if cafeteria food is the best way to go about doing it, though.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Cate

Cate — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:40:06 +0000

This is fantastic and actually makes me proud to be from Baltimore! The idea that you can only get protein from meat is downright ignorant. My husband and I go meatless 3-5 times a week and we’re totally healthy. Not only is it more environmentally responsible, but it’s cheaper and forces us to be creative with our cooking.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Cate

Cate — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:49 +0000

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Rhonda

Rhonda — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:55:05 +0000

We share meatless Monday recipes and the website EVERY Monday on our Facebook page and have spread the word via our blog as well! http://www.facebook.com/cwuwonline

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Sherwin

Sherwin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:09:35 +0000

Preventive health is of paramount importance. It can save the taxpayers and the health care industry billions of dollars. Unfortunately, it is often too late and the person either succumbs to cardiac arrest or a stroke and is impaired for life or dead in a few years. Doctors make more money in surgery than educating their patients on preventive health. The choices we make in life are crucial to a healthy lifestyle. All too often we ignore healthy choices and embark on junk food, red meats, etc.

The media advertisements are part to blame bombarding us with thousands of unhealthy foods loaded with salt, saturated fats, etc. But what I have noticed is some people especially morbid obese are still eating saturated potato chips or greasy hamburgers! They eat so fast that it is any wonder how their digestive system is able to absorb these types of food. By eating rapidly like a machine they fail to enjoy their food. Thus they will eat more beyond the point of â€˜fullnessâ€™. What they need to do is to slow down the unhealthy eating habits by slowly crunching the food so that it is small enough to digest. One good exercise is to have them chew on bread, preferably whole wheat for thirty-two times before permitting it to enter the esophagus and eventually the stomach where the enzymes will begin to digest the food. If they educated themselves by reading the back of labels they would probably make a healthy choice to eat more fruit and vegetables in their diet.

Comment on Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins by cheryl miller

cheryl miller — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:25:49 +0000

Tried these this morning. I replace the sugar with a table spoon of stevia and the eggs with flaxseed and applesauce. Yum Yum! Thanks.

Comment on Plum Topped Baked Oatmeal by joey

joey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:54:37 +0000

Hi Alicia-

I imagine apples would have enough time to cook. They also would blend well with the cinnamon and vanilla flavors. I think this recipe would be delicious with any of the classic stonefruit- peaches, nectarines etc. But when winter comes, try it with your favorite dried fruit- like dried apricots or dates. They’ll provide a nice chewiness- as well as some added fiber.

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Savory Sooji Pancake by joey

joey — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:41:36 +0000

Hi Bruce-

It sounds like you may not be flipping the pancake over. The recipe states to cook 5 minutes per side, so after the bottom becomes crispy, flip and cook on the other side until that side is crispy too.

I encourage you to experiment with the flour to yogurt ratio if you find that your batter is too wet. I also encourage you to experiment with cooking time. Although recipes can provide a general guideline for an appropriate cooking time, everyone’s stove heats up differently, so if your sooji pancakes go from raw to crispy to burning in less time, by all means take them off the heat earlier! Let the recipe guide you, but don’t let it a general guideline override common sense.

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Savory Sooji Pancake by Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:23:15 +0000

Couldn’t keep pancake from sticking to the pan–the bottom was black but the top was uncooked. Looked at other recipes on the web–perhaps the ratio of wheat to yogurt listed here, 1/2 cup to 1 1/2 cups, is too moist. Will try again with other recipe.

Comment on Plum Topped Baked Oatmeal by Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:20:47 +0000

I’d love to make this recipe but I’m wondering what other toppings might be used… do you think apples would have enough time to cook? has anyone tried anything else or have any ideas?

Comment on Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Joyce

Joyce — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:38:01 +0000

This was very tasty and that comment came from my husband who is a meat and potatoes man! I did cook the lentils and barley in half vegetable broth and water. I also only used 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (very low sodium) and didn’t add the caraway seeds. I took a short cut and used instant packaged potatoes.

Comment on Apple Walnut Corn Muffins by Shelley Brody

Shelley Brody — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:31:44 +0000

All of my favorite ingredients! Can’t wait to try these…thanks, DD!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Tom

Tom — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:28:01 +0000

I think this is an awesome initiative! If you look at all the shifts in North American society over the past 30 years, the secret to success was educating the youth. Like wearing seatbelts, not smoking (yes, there has been huge success in this area) and environmental issues such as recycling, shifting to a meatless society tomorrow will be achieved by teaching the facts and benefits in the schools today.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Eric Kuehl

Eric Kuehl — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:27:15 +0000

Why donâ€™t we take all protein out of our diets and see what happens to the long term health and sustainability of our population. I can say I am very happy that my child is not part of the Baltimore School System, this is a horrible idea! Showing the kids how to grow their own food, however is fantastic, more people need to have an understanding of what it takes to put food on the plate. Then the general public would have a better appreciation of the American Farmer and how incredibly efficient they are.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Luella

Luella — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:26:31 +0000

Thatâ€™s pretty cool, but milk isnâ€™t exactly better for the environment. I have an idea: soy milk! Soy is an environmental issue, but the majority of soy we grow is fed to animals. So if we feed soy to ourselves instead of the cows whose milk weâ€™re taking, this is beneficial to the environment!

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Ana, MPM, PME, CEO

Ana, MPM, PME, CEO — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:25:57 +0000

Thank you so much for everything that you do.Â You are an inspiration to so many people.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Mary, Thrift Cnslr

Mary, Thrift Cnslr — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:25:08 +0000

I love the idea of meatless Mondays, especially for those who are just starting to cut back on their meat consumption, and especially after the weekend when folks are more likely to eat out.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Donna

Donna — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:23:13 +0000

We all know that getting in plenty of fruits and vegetables is the smartest thing we can do for our health on a regular basis. Sadly though, many of us do not take this information to heart. Instead we pack our diet with â€˜fruit and vegetable replacementsâ€™ such as fruit juice, V8 juice, fruit flavored bars, fruit cups, and so on.
While these will provide some nutrition, youâ€™re really missing out on everything whole fruit has to offer, so youâ€™ll be so much better off if you just go with the decision to have real fruit instead.

Comment on Letters to the Editor by Kristie

Kristie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:22:25 +0000

Way to go Baltimore City Public Schools! As a substitute teacher in four public schools in Pennsylvania, I see a lot of what is served for â€œlunchâ€. I get physically nauseated when I walk around the lunchroom and see what kids eat that is served by the schools. It is a sad statement about our society, that we donâ€™t serve high quality food to our children at school. We should be nourishing their brains instead of fattening up their waistlines. Thank you BCPS for leading the way for more schools to follow!

Comment on Moroccan Butternut Squash Saute by Joey

Joey — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:16:32 +0000

Hi Karen-

The nutritional info shown for this recipe does include the optional couscous. The couscous, coupled with the adzuki beans, do make up the bulk of the calories.

While this recipe, with the optional couscous included, does come to a hearty 525, a measly 43 of those are from fat. This recipe also provides more than half of your day’s recommended potassium and dietary fiber, as well as 40%of your recommended protein- while keeping sodium and saturated fat levels low.

It’s important to remember that calories are not “bad” in and of themselves and to be avoided whenever possible. However, being aware of how many calories you are eating and you how many you should be eating is important to eating a balanced and healthy diet. The USDA gives a general guideline that most people should consume 2000 calories per day, and there are tons of great resources to find out your best daily calorie count.

http://www.myfatstranslator.com/

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Spaghetti with Lentil Sauce by kathy

kathy — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:56:32 +0000

Reduce the olive oil to 2 Tbsp to reduce the calories more than 50%…still enough monounsat fat to increase absrption of the wonderful caretenoids…sub pome boxed chopped maters for the canned for fresh flavor and way less sodium..awesome recipe…inexpensive source protein, rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber. also divine over brown rice.

Comment on Apple Walnut Corn Muffins by Jeri Rogers

Jeri Rogers — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:40:48 +0000

This is a great recipe, very tasty and without any diary or wheat! Thank you Domestic Diva!

Comment on Moroccan Butternut Squash Saute by karen

karen — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:17:36 +0000

How can this recipe be healthy with such a high calorie count? While I like the ingredients separately, this meal would send my daily Weight Watcher points into orbit! I’m wondering which of the ingredients creates that high calorie count–I’m guessing it’s the beans/couscous combo. I guess if you are very thin and do not eat much, you could have this as a meal. As for me, I will not be making this dish anytime soon.

Comment on Apple Walnut Corn Muffins by Leanne

Leanne — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:31:37 +0000

These sound so delicious. I can’t wait to try making them myself!

Comment on Zesty Caribbean Banana Muffins by Susie

Susie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:54:07 +0000

Delicious healthy snack & toddlers approved! I used part wheat/white flour and maple/agave blend syrup. Thanks for posting this recipe.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Crinoidgirl

Crinoidgirl — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:52:16 +0000

Eric -

I grant you that the protein from meat is more bioavailable, but there are plenty of sources of proteins in legumes and veggies.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Drew

Drew — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:17:40 +0000

Eric – you can get more than enough protein without eating meat, especially for one day / week. I would be more worried about the kind of meat the kids were getting and where it came from then them not getting any for a day. Speaking of sustainability, I am an omnivore who loves bacon/burgers/etc., but eating meat every single day is environmentally irresponsible. The health and environmental benefits of reducing meat intake are well-documented.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:35:04 +0000

“Why donâ€™t we take all protein out of our diets”… wow, what an ignorant comment. Before decreeing this “a horrible idea,” Eric Kuehl would be wise to learn thing one about nutrition. A well balanced diet, vegan or otherwise, has plenty of protein. Way to do your research and help your students, Baltimore!

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Egoh Rtut

Egoh Rtut — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:52:34 +0000

Should start a new “ALL MEAT FRIDAY” to counteract this vegetarian fascism.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Ken Podeman

Ken Podeman — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:56:04 +0000

Eric I don’t know how to break this to you but the idea that skipping meat for a meal a week is going to impact your protein intake in any negative way is ridiculous, as is the idea that a balanced diet includes meat at every meal.

Comment on Plum Topped Baked Oatmeal by Joey

Joey — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:41:27 +0000

Cinnamon chips are just like chocolate chips, but with cinnamon flavor infused in the chip instead. Many mainstream chocolate companies now make chips in a variety of flavors- from white chocolate chips to butterscotch chips to cinnamon chips. They should all be found in the baking section of most grocery stores- right next to the chocolate chips. For this recipe, if you can’t find any cinnamon chips, try sprinkling some cinnamon sugar on top of the plums instead.

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Plum Topped Baked Oatmeal by Suzanne Travers

Suzanne Travers — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:41:54 +0000

What are cinnamon chips???I’d like to try the plum/oatmeal recipe.Thank you.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Eric Kuehl

Eric Kuehl — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:26:48 +0000

Why don’t we take all protein out of our diets and see what happens to the long term health and sustainability of our population. I can say I am very happy that my child is not part of the Baltimore School System, this is a horrible idea! Showing the kids how to grow their own food, however is fantastic, more people need to have an understanding of what it takes to put food on the plate. Then the general public would have a better appreciation of the American Farmer and how incredibly efficient they are.

Comment on A Recipe For Conscious Cuisine by Joan Weber

Joan Weber — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:16:57 +0000

Love the book; have made several of the recipes already; they are delicious, most satisfying and easy to make. The book is also a beautiful are piece…photos and colors enhance the attractiveness.

Comment on Sweet Potato Stuffed Apples by Joey

Joey — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:48:07 +0000

Hi Mary-

Thanks for your valuable suggestions. It’s true that this dish has a high sugar content, but it’s important to remember that most of the sugar in these apples is fruit sugar and comes from the apples themselves, along with the sweet potato.

Your suggestions of substitutions for the brown sugar and maple syrup are welcome and useful to anyone on a low-sugar diet. We ran this dish as a kid-friendly easy-to-cook dessert. We wanted to emphasize how anyone (including the lovely Libby in the demonstration video) could prepare this dessert as a tasty end-of-meal treat. If you’d like to experiment with a heartier tofu filling and let us know how it turns out, we’d love feature your adaptation and explore all the variations of stuffed apples!

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Sweet Potato Stuffed Apples by Mary

Mary — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:03:55 +0000

Sweet Potato Stuffed Apples. WOW talk about a sugar high. And there is no complete protein in this. I’m wondering if soft tofu would mix into the mashed sweet potato mixture. Maybe replacing the apple pulp (apple pulp will not have a lot of fiber. Using low-calorie brown sugar and maple flavoring. could make this a true main course that some diabetics could have if they ate only 1/2 apple at a meal.

Comment on The Legacy of Gourmet by David

David — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:42:24 +0000

One of the best pieces I’ve read on the demise of Gourmet. Nicely done; consistent with overall mission of meatlessmonday.com. This site just keeps getting stronger.

Comment on Lentil Shepherd’s Pie by Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:05:26 +0000

Many of your recipes seem too high in sodium. Shouldn’t you be modifying them a bit? I’m not sure about your mission. Is it about health or is it just don’t eat meat? Some of your recipes don’t seem all that healthy.

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Luella

Luella — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:13:39 +0000

That’s pretty cool, but milk isn’t exactly better for the environment. I have an idea: soy milk! Soy is an environmental issue, but the majority of soy we grow is fed to animals. So if we feed soy to ourselves instead of the cows whose milk we’re taking, this is beneficial to the environment!

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Kristie

Kristie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:42:53 +0000

Way to go Baltimore City Public Schools! As a substitute teacher in four public schools in Pennsylvania, I see a lot of what is served for “lunch”. I get physically nauseated when I walk around the lunchroom and see what kids eat that is served by the schools. It is a sad statement about our society, that we don’t serve high quality food to our children at school. We should be nourishing their brains instead of fattening up their waistlines. Thank you BCPS for leading the way for more schools to follow!

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Aglaia

Aglaia — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:20:26 +0000

This is really great news. Congratulations, this is a milestone! Thank you Baltimore, I wish you all the best with this project.

Comment on Meatless Jambalaya by Mary

Mary — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:29:54 +0000

This has been a frequent dish in our house. We have also made it with okra and celery instead of squash, added (when serving) a low fat vegetarian sausage, or used diced peppers (hot or mildly so). Wonderful for this family of low fat vegetarians (treating heart disease).

Comment on Eggplant Pepper Pasta by Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:09:00 +0000

Tried this last night and loved it! Wouldn’t change a thing!

Comment on Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Pasta by Joanne

Joanne — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:06:55 +0000

I made this for dinner and it was a big hit with everyone Thanks! Can’t wait to have it again!

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Rhonda

Rhonda — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:44:54 +0000

This is awesome!!

Comment on Sweet Potato Curry by Michele

Michele — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:00:08 +0000

This recipe is surprisingly bland and thin for a curry. Next time, I think I’ll modify the chicken coconut curry recipe I’ve tried before instead.
If you still want to try this recipe then: 1) The vegetables seemed over-cooked. I’d probably throw in the potatoes and carrots first, cauliflower second, then add the broccoli and pepper when you are just about done. 2) I did not feel the mint added much to the overall flavor of the dish. If you don’t have fresh mint, it will not make a very big difference. Though granted, this was bland regardless. 3) Not sure what to recommend to make less bland…coriander? cumin? chilis?

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Tom

Tom — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:56:51 +0000

Comment on Sweet Potato Burritos by Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:28:09 +0000

Umm, good! For usual meat eaters and picky about veggies, this was a quick and tasty was to convert us for a night! Thanks for adding color to our plates! We added corn to the mix as well, quite tasty!

Comment on Baltimore Schools Go Meatless by Nina

Nina — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:15:39 +0000

This is wonderful news. Start the veg trend!

Comment on PB&J Pancakes by elenadwight@verizon.

elenadwight@verizon. — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:22:35 +0000

Kinzie and Punky were adorable & the pancakes looked fabulous!

Comment on PB&J Pancakes by Julieanna Hever

Julieanna Hever — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:45:14 +0000

Yum! My kids will love these! Great idea! Thanks…

Comment on Garlic-Rosemary Broccoli and Mushrooms by Lenore

Lenore — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:18:54 +0000

I used oregano instead because I was having a pull for Italian seasonings, but it worked out really well and was a hit with all who consumed their broccoli side.

Comment on Eating Green At “The” Garden by Cheryl B.

Cheryl B. — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:11:14 +0000

“Today I am posting edition # 6 of blog’s “Theme Days” / “meme’s” / “carnivals”. Yes, list # 6. {And your’s was included :-} Just letting you know.) ”
The above paragraph is the first paragraph in an email I sent out today, to all of the owners of blogs whom host “theme days”, that I could find email addresses for. But I could not find an email address on your blog.

The rest of the email is what I posted today on our blog. Go to: http://www.xanga.com/thehousethatlovebuilt to read it for yourself.

Hopefully, it will then clarify of all of this for you ;-}

Cheryl B.

Comment on Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Pasta by joey

joey — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:09:34 +0000

Thanks for catching that Rose! I’ve incorporated the garlic so the recipe now reads identicle to Libby’s terrific demonstration.

Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Julieanna Hever, RD by Elaine Blyler

Elaine Blyler — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:08:15 +0000

How wise to get specifics and recommend stable foods for the cabinet and the refrigerator!

Comment on Julieanna Hever, RD by Acid Alkaline Diet

Acid Alkaline Diet — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:29:58 +0000

While these will provide some nutrition, youâ€™re really missing out on everything whole fruit has to offer, so youâ€™ll be so much better off if you just go with the decision to have real fruit instead.

Comment on Sweet Potato Burritos by Dana White

Dana White — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:02:32 +0000

This sounds great cant wait to try it!

Comment on Sweet Potato Burritos by Ricki

Ricki — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:49:39 +0000

Great recipe, Lindsay! And I love sweet potatoes. . . what a perfect way to enjoy them!

Comment on Julieanna Hever, RD by JKJC

JKJC — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:07:15 +0000

Scientifically sound advice. Imagine how much Medicare Budget and spending would drop if we followed the advice outlined above.

Comment on Zucchini Asiago Frittata by Solarovenchef

Solarovenchef — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:38:31 +0000

Sounds tasty!
We’re solar baking some focaccia with eggplant for meatless Monday. http://www.solarovenchef.com

Comment on Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Pasta by Rose Morand

Rose Morand — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:55:55 +0000

This looks wonderful, and Libby is fantastic. I noticed, however, that the garlic Libby talks about isn’t listed in the printed form of the recipe. That would make a very big difference!

Comment on Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Pasta by Gina

Gina — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:10:37 +0000

Libby,
Just made your dish and it was delicious!
I thought I had some feta but realized when I began making it that I used up all my feta so I added hearts of palm instead.
was still awesome!
thanks again,
Gina

Comment on Julieanna Hever, RD by Tammi

Tammi — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:27:36 +0000

Wow, how insightful.
Can’t wait to go hear your lecture in person:)
Love the idea of eating the rainbow! What a great motivator for parents and children alike!

Comment on Julieanna Hever, RD by codi

codi — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:11:46 +0000

Great advice, especially for vegetarian/vegan pregnant mothers that have to battle their meat-eating relatives.

Comment on Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Pasta by Gina

Gina — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:47:28 +0000

Great video! love it! The recipe looks delicious – easy and healthy – right up my alley!
I’m going to try it today.
thanks so much.
Gina

Comment on Spinach, Chickpea and Feta Pasta by Ginny

Ginny — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:20:56 +0000

good job!

Comment on The Ambiguous Asian Pear by Nick Risher

Nick Risher — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:43:57 +0000

I love this idea of putting Asian pears into endives salads! That’s interesting about its best and ripe when its firm. Great article

Comment on Cranberry Ginger Muesli by the

the — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0000

Its so delicious. Takes few minutes to make it and contains lots of vitamins and nutritions. Its a healthy breakfast. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Nacho Soup by Seth Courrege

Seth Courrege — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:01:47 +0000

What a great recipe! Even one of my friends who considers himself a die-hard carnivore really enjoyed this dish. I made one or two changes (cut back a little on the tomato paste, and added all of the “to top the soup” ingredients right into the mix, and doubled the cheese) and found it to be one of my favorite no-meat recipes yet. Plus, if you’re anything like me, you’ll already have just about all of the ingredients in your pantry. Thanks for sharing!

Comment on Good Nutrition Starts at School by mrs. m

mrs. m — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:07:02 +0000

For my picky eater, I make him buy school lunch. That way he is forced to try different foods. And if he is hungry enough, he’ll eat. The foods our cafeteria serves is pretty nutritious. Things like chicken burgers, he would never even consider eating at home, he’ll eat at school.

Comment on Nacho Soup by Joey

Joey — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:58:56 +0000

For cooking over high heat, you should choose an oil you can heat to a high temperature without it burning (called a high smoke point.) Peanut, canola oil, grapeseed, sunflower, corn, and coconut oil are all good choices because they are low in saturated fat, have high smoke points and unobtrusive flavors, so they won’t interfere with the flavor of the dish. Standard olive oil is fine to use, because it also has a high smoke point, but extra-virgin olive oil burns at a lower temperature, so try to save it for dipping.

Walnut oil’s delicate flavor is easily made bitter when subjected to high heat, so it’s best to avoid it when stir frying. Sesame oil is also unstable at high temperatures, so it’s best used as flavoring, after the dish has been taken off of the heat.

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Nacho Soup by Esther Gilbert

Esther Gilbert — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:17:25 +0000

We attended an “Essential Cooking”workshop and were told that for higher heat cooking (ie. stir frying) we ought to be using sunflower, walnut or coconut oil. That came as a surprise. We had been using only olive oil for many years. Coconut oil is entirely saturated. They also recommended lard. What’s this about? Could you run something on that, please?

Comment on Zesty Caribbean Banana Muffins by Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:03:13 +0000

These muffins are AWESOME! I’ll never bake banana bread again – only these. I used unrefined coconut oil instead of vegetable oil and it was wonderful.

Comment on Cajun Veggie Pasta by Joey

Joey — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:19:28 +0000

Hi Holly-

There are actually two different varieties of yellow squash- yellow summer squash and yellow crockneck squash, which has a bumpy skin. You can use either for this recipe.

In terms of sautes, squash tend to be easily adapted, so feel free to replace the yellow squash in this recipe with your favorite type of squash- or just double up on the zucchini.

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Cajun Veggie Pasta by Karen

Karen — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:08:42 +0000

Holly, Yellow squash is usually found right next to the zucchini in grocery stores. It looks a lot like zucchini except it usually has one end that is narrower than the other and it is yellow. It doesn’t have a hard outside like a butternut but rather a yellow skin on it.

Comment on Cajun Veggie Pasta by Holly

Holly — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:02:32 +0000

haven’t cooked a lot with squash so was wondering if there is there another name for yellow squash? I’ve found butternut,spaghetti, acorn etc….but nothing called just yellow squash so not sure which one to use.
thanks

Comment on Cajun Veggie Pasta by Nonna

Nonna — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:07:34 +0000

This recipe looks amazing… I will use Tinkyada rice pasta and delete the parmesan. Makes it sutable for a wheat free vegan..

Comment on No Impact Man Makes A Splash! by W. B.

W. B. — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:57:03 +0000

I think this will be a very interesting movie and I would like to move my family in this direction, but not to the extreme cited here. I hope the movie does well and people start thinking about these things more. W

Comment on Buckwheat Apple Flapjacks by me

me — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:57:00 +0000

try it

Comment on Caponata by PATRICIA

PATRICIA — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:55:11 +0000

THIS IS A GREAT RECIPE…..ALTHOUGH, I USE 1/4 CUP SLICED SPANISH OLIVES INSTEAD OF PINE NUTS AND A FEW MORE CAPERS. KEEPS IN REFRIGERATOR QUITE A WHILE. GREAT WITH SANDWICHS OR MAIN DISHES.

Comment on Greek Wheat Berry Salad by Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:58:38 +0000

Loved the recipe and its built-in flexibility. Not only do we live in a small town, it is in Northern Spain, so the wheat berries were not an option. However, I was ecstatic to find vacuum packed box of whole grain brown rice and ONE small packet of grape tomatoes in our local market. White balsamic vinegar wasnÂ´t an option either. And, because we favor olive oil over vinegar, I used 2 Tbsp, not 3 of red balsamic vinegar.

A definite hit for me and my husband. It will grace our table again soon. Thanks for this healthy side dish idea!

Comment on Cranberry Ginger Muesli by joey

joey — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:48:14 +0000

Hi Esther-

For a super low carb breakfast, replace the unsweetened apple juice with 1/3 cup nonfat milk and nix the cranberries. A savory, 26-carb treat!

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Yellow Squash Chili by joey

joey — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:18:50 +0000

Thanks for catching that Robbie!

I’ve reevaluated the chili’s nutritionally assuming that the chili serves 6, instead of 4. It’s great that when you made the chili it stretched to feed 8-10, probably at least in part due to your yummy additions of cheese and rosemary bread.

Keep the comments coming!

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Cheddar Egg White-wich by Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:01:41 +0000

Yum! We might have this tonight. I’ll leave out the peppers though but other then that it sounds great! Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Go Flexitarian For Your Health by Mohana Gill

Mohana Gill — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:08 +0000

I think that this is a lovely way to eat healthy and yet be able to enjoy the meat or seafood that we still relish.In fact in my book”Vegemania” I substituted veggies for the meats since my son became a vegetarian.IIn our family we have been flexitarians for a long time.As we get older and for health reasons have cut down on meats but are not pedantic about being”vegetarians”.I think that this is a lovely way for people to enjoy what they like and at the same time be healthy and also not worry about the environmental consequences.

Comment on Broccoli Guacamame by Faith

Faith — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:28:20 +0000

Wow! What a wonderful, new take on Guacamole! I and one of my girls love avocado. My husband and my other daughter hate it. We can ALL agree on broccoli and edamame. If I make this, maybe we can have a healthy meeting of the minds (and taste buds!) this week!

Comment on The Skinny on Ice Cream by Marie D

Marie D — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:56:17 +0000

FYI… I thought you might like to know….
There are TWO TYPES of Carrageenan…. one is SAFE FOOD GRADE (undegraded) and the other is NOT safe food grade (degraded) and is a known carcinogen…. it is used in animal studies. You can read a LOT more about it with ALL the particulars at: http://www.edenfoods.com

Comment on White Corn & Tomato Salad by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:28:04 +0000

I made a smaller batch by halving everything except the avocado, tofu, lemon juice and olive oil. Halved the onion again, and the flavor still stands out… so if you’re like me and fear the persistent onion breath, be careful! Otherwise, I really like this healthy salad.

Comment on Cranberry Ginger Muesli by egrace

egrace — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:29:33 +0000

How do I change this to reduce the carbs by half?
Thanks,
Esther Gilbert

Comment on Yellow Squash Chili by Robbie

Robbie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:30:05 +0000

This turned out great but it does make a lot more than 4 servings! At least 8-10. I used pinto beans instead of refried beans and a yellow bell pepper instead of green. Also, we grated cheese on top, sliced a rosemary and garlic bread on the side and had a nice red wine with it. Delicious dinner for a meatless Monday!

Comment on Layered Taco Salad by John

John — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:49:40 +0000

Sounds like a great recipe! Liked your blog also, it’s good to see someone rallying their local community and inspiring others to do the same.

Comment on Who Will Be Tomorrow’s Julia Child? by Dani

Dani — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:28:10 +0000

I have never been so inspired by one individual in my life. You may think that she has a team that works behind the scenes but she does not. Everything from the set, the video recording, to the set design…of her kitchen..to the blogs, It is amazing and inspiring to all woman who think that they cant make their dreams come true by themselves. Kinzie believed in herself and wanted this so bad. So what does she do. She did it. She succeeded and will keep going all the way. That has always been her moto. “if you want something..do it and get it”
Wow..I have chills just thinking of how much Kinzie accomplished

Comment on Zucchini Stuffed Peppers by Joey

Joey — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:06:11 +0000

The eggs do offer the finishing touch, as well as some extra protein. You’re right that you could easily make the peppers without the eggs, just remember to serve it with another nutritious side-dish, because the peppers without the eggs might not be as filling.

Thanks so much for your comments. Keep ‘em coming!

-Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Layered Taco Salad by Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:31:17 +0000

Fantastic recipe! Thanks for sharing! Your blog is so great! Keep up the good work Ashley!

Comment on Zucchini Walnut Bread by Cindy Merrill

Cindy Merrill — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:19:58 +0000

All of your recipes, including this one are fantastic, but could you please add a “Printer friendly” option?

Comment on Spicy Stuffed Seitan by Jennie

Jennie — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:27:50 +0000

Have you thought of trying gluten-free seitan?
There are a number of gluten-free seitan recipes posted at http://www.meatandeggfree.com/gluten-free-seitan.html

Comment on Zucchini Stuffed Peppers by Small Footprints

Small Footprints — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:54:34 +0000

This looks great and I love the use of bulgur instead of rice … very nice change. Do you think this dish would work without any animal products? I’m vegan but … it seems that the eggs would be more of a finishing touch rather than a crucial element and could possibly be left off. And, of course, there are vegan butters so … I’m good to go with that.

Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Small Footprints

Comment on Meatless Goes Mainstream in Cali by Cheri

Cheri — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:27:19 +0000

Sounds great! Will have to check it out. Another great S. Cali place to get a delicious vegetarian meal is ‘The Spot’ in Hermosa Beach. Close to the water and super reasonably priced.

Comment on Crockpot Mexican Chili by Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:38:39 +0000

This a tasty, easy way to start the week. It was the first Monday meatless meal I made and it inspired me to keep going with this easy change to our diets. Thanks!

Comment on Zesty Cabbage Curry by TTbeachbum

TTbeachbum — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:53:13 +0000

This sounds delicious.

Comment on Zesty Cabbage Curry by mub

mub — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:28:00 +0000

I never know what to do with cabbage, so this is great!

Comment on Lotsa Green Lasagna by Joey

Joey — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:35:54 +0000

It’s true that our version of this lasagna in a 9 x 9 dish forms a nice, symmetrical, square shaped lasagna. However, adjusting the dish to fit your traditional lasagna pan is simply a matter of fitting the (in the case of a 9 x 12 lasagna) untrimmed noodles to the longer rectangular shape of a 9 x 12 pan.

Comment on Lotsa Green Lasagna by Michelle K.

Michelle K. — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:23:43 +0000

Maybe I’m just set in my ways, but I can’t imagine making lasagna in anything other than a 9X12 dish — especially since it seems so wasteful and unnecessary to break off 2-3 inches from every lasagna noodle. Any thoughts on how best to adjust the quantities to accommodate a traditional lasagna dish?

Comment on Lotsa Green Lasagna by joey

joey — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:37:28 +0000

Thanks Melissa. We’ve rewritten and reevaluated this recipe. The recipe posted above is the revised version and the nutritional information has been updated as well.

Good catch! Please let us know if you have any other feedback or comments at info@meatlessmonday.com

Joey Lee
Executive Assistant
Meatless Monday

Comment on Fresh Summer Frittata by jgrayson

jgrayson — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:12:25 +0000

Glad you like the recipe! I often chop up the asparagus into smaller pieces, especially when I’m trying to whip together a quick dinner — it cooks faster that way.

Comment on Edible Aria Makes Food Sing by Dink

Dink — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:45:22 +0000

Thankyou for featuring Edible Aria. I have been inspired often by Ren’s recipes and his knowledge of healthy food. His blog is, for me, the easiest to follow, by far the most beautiful and versitle of any that I’ve found

Comment on Edible Aria Makes Food Sing by Robert Seltzer

Robert Seltzer — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:35:39 +0000

Ren is quite creative w/ his recipes while raising our food consumption consciousness. Who couldn’t use that!

Comment on Lemon Asparagus Penne by JFGriff

JFGriff — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:47:39 +0000

I have made this twice. It’s absolutely delicious and it has staying power. I was afraid I’d be hungry later on but that was not the case.

Comment on Stewed Oats with Berries by Bimbi

Bimbi — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:47:16 +0000

Oh boy, this is a tough one. Hearty whole grains, Like steel-cut oats require a lot of heat and the time that you would spend, opening the microwave and stirring the mixture, not to mention needing a huge container that is microwave ok and will not boil over….oats just do better and taste better on the stove….

Now you could consider pouring boiling water over the oats, covering them tightly and letting them go all night. I do this a lot and then reheat in the morning. Saves a lot of time and energy and assures you that you will have a healthy breakfast even when pressed for time. Please don’t ask about safety…I have done this for years and no one has ever gotten ill.

Comment on Stewed Oats with Berries by Joey

Joey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:41:33 +0000

I would imagine you could do it in a microwave, but some of the flavors might not be as hearty.

You could also try it on a rice-cooker. Just throw all the ingriedients in and cook for 15 minutes, until solid.

Comment on Stewed Oats with Berries by Cheri Britton

Cheri Britton — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:31:23 +0000

Wouldn’t it be more energy saving to use a microwave with this recipe?

Comment on White Corn & Tomato Salad by Bianca

Bianca — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:46:20 +0000

Thank you, looks refreshing. I’ll be sure to make it this weekend.

Comment on The Skinny on Ice Cream by Mary Ellen Buchheit

Mary Ellen Buchheit — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:18:54 +0000

great article, hopefully I will remember it at Baskin- Robbins

Comment on White Corn & Tomato Salad by Stephen Cravitz

Stephen Cravitz — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:47:40 +0000

Just right for a hot day

Comment on #1 Recipe Site Introduces Meatless by Jan Howey

Jan Howey — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:22:18 +0000

I look forward to improving my families health with recipes and suggestions provided on line. thanks for your support. Jan

Comment on Irish Soda Bread by Donna

Donna — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:46:00 +0000

I have this bookmarked,I plan on making this with my grandkids,they love to cook with me when they visit.The directions show this dosent need time to sit and rise any so it will be faster results for them!Thankyou for the recipe.

Comment on Fresh Summer Frittata by Nanooky North

Nanooky North — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:22:04 +0000

Ah, my rec would be to cut the asparagus into 1″ or 2″ pieces. The whole spears don’t evenly distribute all that well. Also, I’d use a medium fry pan. Gets lost in my large one. Good and quick, however.

Comment on Warm Apple Pie Oats by Candace Bragg

Candace Bragg — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:54:27 +0000

Looks yummy! I have all the ingredients but the vanilla beans. Hope to get them tonight and give it a try! Sounds totally amazing!!!

Comment on Jamaican Jerk Tofu by Todd

Todd — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:53:15 +0000

This was delicious. It tasted exactly as described. Will use the marinade on poultry and pork too.

Comment on Fresh Summer Frittata by Nanooky North

Nanooky North — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:35:38 +0000

Makes a fantastic, light dinner with a mixed green salad. Protein keeps you going through the night (important for those with diabetes) and the veggies/fiber keeps thing rolling in the a.m. Enjoy!

Comment on Warm Apple Pie Oats by Jim Cathcart

Jim Cathcart — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:30:09 +0000

What a delightful way to learn to cook! I really enjoy Kinzie’s style and her happiness. Thanks for offering this lesson.

Comment on Warm Apple Pie Oats by Mike Grimm

Mike Grimm — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:40:22 +0000

What a great recipe! Smart idea putting flax seeds in the recipe as well. Those suckers are so good for ya!

Comment on Your Kitchen, Your Castle by Claire Mayer

Claire Mayer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:29:58 +0000

Meatless Monday, the concept not the website, may be gimmicky but so what. As a former vegan and ardent environmentalist, I embrace this cute new way to help people cut their meat consumption.
As for me, I eat animal protein no more than once a day, any day, and it is pastured meat and/or organic eggs and dairy products whenever possible, It will be easy for me not to eat meat on Mondays

Comment on Warm Apple Pie Oats by Kameron Kay

Kameron Kay — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:21:57 +0000

I’m off to find a vanilla bean right now! Yum Yum.
Thanks for sharing

Comment on Warm Apple Pie Oats by Jason Moffatt

Jason Moffatt — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:40:11 +0000

Do you deliver? If so, I’d like 2 of them right now.

Comment on Lemon Asparagus Penne by kenneth t

kenneth t — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:30:20 +0000

i made this dish last week and it was perfect since i love the roast veggies and plenty of lemon… i really enjoyed it…

Comment on Warm Apple Pie Oats by Karla Nielsen

Karla Nielsen — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:28:15 +0000

Thank You for this creative way to extend the Independence Day Holiday Weekend on Monday morning
America and Apple Pie

Comment on Warm Apple Pie Oats by larla nielsen

larla nielsen — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:24:41 +0000

A Plus

What a Delicious and Healthy way to begin a new week after
the 4th of July BBQ’s.

Thank you for helping America Houegolds to stay on track!

Comment on Warm Apple Pie Oats by Stephen Cravitz

Stephen Cravitz — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:06:50 +0000

looks just wonderful

Comment on Slow Food Shifts Into High Gear by Rob Smart

Rob Smart — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:06:43 +0000

Thanks for this informative, concise post regarding Slow Food USA and its ambitions. Last week, I published a set of core principles regarding sustainable food that I referred to as “Pro Food” (see http://everytable.wordpress.com/2009/06/30/pro-food-is-2/).

After spending six months in the middle of many heated “farmer-said, eater-said” discussions, I felt it was important to move beyond the debate and look for solutions, especially entrepreneurial ones.

My personal commitment to sustainable food on every kitchen table is behind my actions, both professionally and personally. And while I don’t want to reinvent any wheels, I am wonder if Slow Food and Pro Food are different, and if so, how.

Comments welcomed, either here or on my Every Kitchen Table blog.

Cheers,

Rob Smart
Founder, Every Kitchen Table
a.k.a., Jambutter on Twitter

Comment on Jamaican Jerk Tofu by Mrs. Henry Wood

Mrs. Henry Wood — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:17:47 +0000

This sounds delicious…great to have a new tofu recipe and pressing tofu is a great idea!

Comment on Lemon Asparagus Penne by cathy blount

cathy blount — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:32:03 +0000

Sounds delicious! We’ll definitely be trying this soon!

Comment on Lemon Asparagus Penne by elenadwight@verizon.

elenadwight@verizon. — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:54:05 +0000

Made this for dinner last night. It was sooooooooo good! Kinzie is a great addition to your site. Can’t wait to see her next recipe & video!

Comment on Lemon Asparagus Penne by Kendall

Kendall — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:47:10 +0000

This is great! I will definitely be making this for my husband tonight! Thanks for the recipe!

Comment on Fresh Summer Frittata by SNinTn

SNinTn — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:04:33 +0000

Don’t just limit this to breakfast. I find a frittata reheats nicely in a microwave and is one of my favorites lunches to bring to work.

Comment on Lemon Asparagus Penne by Kameron Kay

Kameron Kay — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:36:16 +0000

I absolutely LOVED this recipe. It not only looks gorgeous but the taste is delicious. I personally love the seasoned broccoli and the sun dried tomatoes (which I picked out and ate all first) LOL. Can’t wait for more cool summer recipes to come

Comment on Recipes Please! by Amy

Amy — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:20:33 +0000

This baked eggplant recipe is easy and delicious. It’s also very hearty, and if you don’t advertise it to your husband or children, they won’t even miss the meat!

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/recipe.php?recipeId=1857

Comment on Lemon Asparagus Penne by Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:12:53 +0000

Delicious! The summer veggies really pop and the chili flakes give it just enough kick!

Comment on Sweet Pea Mockamole by kelly

kelly — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:22:01 +0000

This is a great dip for a party- I’ve served it a few times with crackers or pretzels, always to rave reviews. Almost everyone loves the taste of peas so why not make it a spread?

Comment on Lotsa Green Lasagna by Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:25:53 +0000

I have several comments on this recipe. First, let me say that we just got done eating it, and it was DELICIOUS. However, I had to stray slightly from the recipe above. First of all, I added mushrooms and red pepper, just as a matter of preference. Second, I added about twice as much cottage cheese, to make it creamier.

Most importantly, the recipe above leaves out a major step. It tells you to mix the goat, mozz and cottage cheeses and set aside, but never tells you where or when to use it! It’s just set aside and forgotten. Also, I don’t think 1/4 cup of the spinach mixture sufficiently spreads on the bottom of the pan for the first step of layering. Finally, you can’t just mix the flour and milk. That would result in lumpy milky nothing. I used 3 tbsp butter with the 3 tbsp flour THEN added the milk to make the thickened mixture.
I layered like this:
1/2 c. spinach mixture
noodles
spinach mixture to cover
cheese mixture
noodles
spinach mixture to cover
cheese mixture
1/2 veggie mixture
noodles
spinach mixture to cover
cheese mixture
1/2 veggie mixture
noodles
remaining spinach mixture.

By the time I got to the remaining spinach mixture, there wasn’t enough left to cover so I added a little cottage cheese and milk, reheated it to thicken and put it on top.

Comment on Barbequed Tofu by Marge

Marge — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:13:53 +0000

Great recipe- I added more onions and put it on a bun-yum yum!

Comment on Lotsa Green Lasagna by Dana Visser

Dana Visser — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:47:47 +0000

Mmmm sounds yummy! I am going to make this on Saturday…