No, its more like a dressing consistency, ranch, etc.
Maybe what Oomikami posted, with more garlic.
No, its more like a dressing consistency, ranch, etc.
vegan? ovo/ovo-lacto vegetarian? pesco-vegetarian?
and why? medical reasons?
Hm, if I smell something really good from meat, I think to myself "That animal died for me for what cost?"
That's one tip if you are tempted with meat again.
Something to consider, is going to the freezer section of the grocery store, they have a lot of fake meats that make the process a little easier.
(Key is moderation however, since fake meat substitutes are loaded with sodium).
I don't recommend going "cold turkey" on meat, chances are you'll go back to meat if you drop everything out of the blue.
Make it a gradual process, by eliminating meat from a meal a week and replacing them with balanced foods.
Depending if you're going to be lacto-ovo or ovo, you can still have milk which is in itself good protein.
Focus on lentils, beans, legumes, rice noodles (I didn't know they had so much protein in just one serving!), daal and even tofu assuming you prepare it right.
A basic rice and beans recipe can be a complete balanced protein.
So, I'm finally taking the plunge to try to become vegetarian.
The thing is, I LOVE meat. Like half my diet is based on meat products.
I'll first do a test run. Did one a few years ago for a week and couldn't stand it, but I'll try to do better this time.
So, how do I make this easier for me? Any tips from vegetarians in here?
What are some protein rich vegetarian options?
But I don't think my reasons have to apply to anybody else, therefore they aren't really of importance, I guess.
Cool, thanks!
I'll report back when I drop it ;-)
Key for me is spice. Also, switch to all fresh produce...usually cooked and reduced to complex flavor.
Yeah, don't go cold-turkey. Knock out beef first, then pork, then chicken, then finally fish.
Also, look to ethnic cuisines for inspiration. Lots of good vegetarian stuff from africa, middle east, southwest asia.
Legit reason.Just good ol' ovo-lacto vegetarian I guess.
As for reasons, this may sound weird, but I just can't personally handle the fact that a living creature is killed for a little pleasure on my side. Like I said, I love meat, but I just can't handle it philosophically.
I'm 25, pretty healthy, not fat, and I'm slowly turning into a hippie. What the hell is wrong with me :-D
But I don't think my reasons have to apply to anybody else, therefore they aren't really of importance, I guess.
Cool, thanks!
I'll report back when I drop it ;-)
My rents are mostly vegan. Cuz of religious reasons my dad only eats chicken and on rare opportunity turkey. Because of this I don't eat that much meat, and I hate it. If you love meat than continue to eat it. Just mind where it came from.So, I'm finally taking the plunge to try to become vegetarian.
The thing is, I LOVE meat. Like half my diet is based on meat products.
I'll first do a test run. Did one a few years ago for a week and couldn't stand it, but I'll try to do better this time.
So, how do I make this easier for me? Any tips from vegetarians in here?
What are some protein rich vegetarian options?
Legit reason.
There's a (new?) brand of meat substitute based on milk on the market here called "valess". manufacturer is campina, a dutch company.
Apart from that, I would substitute meat with dairy products and eggs, i'd prefer a good helping of cheese over some low-grade meat anytime
please keep us posted on your cooking adventures in the process.
I haven't heard of this!
I wonder if I can find it in the states...
Looking at the main website, it looked really nice!
Here's a video on the production of that, in German, but I think you can get the gist of it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_8BgB6KCSw
Just good ol' ovo-lacto vegetarian I guess.
As for reasons, this may sound weird, but I just can't personally handle the fact that a living creature is killed for a little pleasure on my side. Like I said, I love meat, but I just can't handle it philosophically.
I'm 25, pretty healthy, not fat, and I'm slowly turning into a hippie. What the hell is wrong with me :-D
But I don't think my reasons have to apply to anybody else, therefore they aren't really of importance, I guess.
Cool, thanks!
I'll report back when I drop it ;-)
I was a strict vegetarian from about 16 until 25 or so when I started eating seafood again and then poultry a couple years after that.
I went cold turkey and it wasn't that hard for me anyway. I just remember looking in the fridge at some chicken pasta salad and said "nope I'm done here" and went vegetarian.
More than getting fake meats, learn to love vegetables. Most vegetarian food in the us isnt that great: it's either really hippie lentils etc stuff or meat substitute. Learn how to prepare vegetables in a good way. I never missed meat when I was vegetarian except maybe tacos.
I only stated because brig strict vegetarian in Japan is hard: you always have to explain it and there's so much seafood here.
Think of it as an opportunity to explore different foods. I always enjoy that part of it.
It's strange to refer to not eating meat anymore as 'cold turkey'...
So what other dishes can I make/cook so I can just pop in the oven and walk away. Pasta is pretty easy, but I tend to avoid it as it doesn't go well with my diet (low carb).
So guys, need some recipe/food advice.
By the time I get home from work its about 6:30-7:00 and I don't get cooking till 7:30. Which then results in eating at 8:30-9.
I look for quick easy recipes however the are never quick. The prep time is always massively under estimated.
Recently I have been cooking roasts though and this has been working very well for me. I can cut the veggies up quickly, put everything in the oven and walk away for about an hour till its done. I do roast chicken and topside as they work well. I also make a chili which, takes a bit longer but makes a lot of left overs.
So what other dishes can I make/cook so I can just pop in the oven and walk away. Pasta is pretty easy, but I tend to avoid it as it doesn't go well with my diet (low carb).
Any advice would be great!
So guys, need some recipe/food advice.
By the time I get home from work its about 6:30-7:00 and I don't get cooking till 7:30. Which then results in eating at 8:30-9.
I look for quick easy recipes however the are never quick. The prep time is always massively under estimated.
Recently I have been cooking roasts though and this has been working very well for me. I can cut the veggies up quickly, put everything in the oven and walk away for about an hour till its done. I do roast chicken and topside as they work well. I also make a chili which, takes a bit longer but makes a lot of left overs.
So what other dishes can I make/cook so I can just pop in the oven and walk away. Pasta is pretty easy, but I tend to avoid it as it doesn't go well with my diet (low carb).
Any advice would be great!
So many grapes!Family wine harvesting with a nice Feijoada lunch:
So many grapes!
What is that machine? Does it press the grapes automatically?
Look into crockpot recipes. Could prepare them in the morning, or even prep the night before. Throw in the in the pot and done by the time you get home.
But the best part about using one is that you come home from work to a house that smells delicious.
I look for quick easy recipes however the are never quick. The prep time is always massively under estimated.
Family wine harvesting with a nice Feijoada lunch:
Awesome. Are those garnacha/grenache/cannonau grapes?
I know that feeling. Most recipes that are good require some amount of prep. Do you have a wife/gf that can help? I usually call the house on my way home (my wife works part-time) and have her start with some of the prep. Sometimes I will prep the night before and then cook the following night. I resigned myself that most recipes that I make require a good amount of prep.
Yea, we walk in about the same time. The problem is the recipes call for like 1 diced onion, 1 diced pepper, one finely sliced this or that. So the prep time does take into account all that cutting and other prepping.
Meh, thanks for the help so far. I don't have a crock pot but am going to get one next pay check!
I want to make a home made mac and cheese.
I figured I'd make a roux, melt in some milk and cheese, then poor it onto cooked macaroni, cover with more cheese and buttered breadcrumbs, and bake. Good idea? Is adding cheese on top too much?
I want to make a home made mac and cheese.
I figured I'd make a roux, melt in some milk and cheese, then poor it onto cooked macaroni, cover with more cheese and buttered breadcrumbs, and bake. Good idea? Is adding cheese on top too much?
My parents were coming over today so I prepared a cake:
Chocolate Butterflies with Fluffy Mint Frosting
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/MKiller/butterflies.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/MKiller/butterflies2.jpg
So I just bought some white pepper...and it has a farm'ish taste/smell. It's not supposed to taste like that, is it?
I dunno...it's a smell I associate to a cow farm. The smell of hay/manure/etc...I've tasted it in food a few times, but I've always associated it to something being wrong with the food.
According to food science expert Harold McGee, these off-flavors will develop during the fermentation process if the peppercorns have not been properly maintained in constantly flowing water. Before seasoning a dish with white pepper, taste it to make sure it doesn't exhibit any unpleasantness.
Hmmm...apparently I'm not alone:
http://www.reverendawesome.com/2012/03/white-pepper-aka-manure-sprinkles.html
Maybe I'll just avoid using white pepper, then...
edit: more
http://www.yumsugar.com/Burning-Question-Why-Does-White-Pepper-Smell-Unpleasant-6936166
Maybe it's just bad white pepper?
My parents were coming over today so I prepared a cake:
Chocolate Butterflies with Fluffy Mint Frosting
I just want to say that I love this thread. I always came here when i was a lurker for the pictures and insightful comments. Thanks to the regulars participants and big props to Onkel!