Beneficios de la comida vegana

Si estás considerando adoptar una dieta vegana, es esencial que conozcas los múltiples beneficios que esta elección puede aportar a tu salud y bienestar. Al

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Potluck Broccoli Salad

Oh, the vibrant green color of broccoli. It’s a great source of calcium, has a wonderful texture, and tastes great! Salads are as wonderful as

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Fresh Italian Garden Toss

This salad is simple, fresh, and delightful. I’ve had many people ask me what my secret is to this amazing salad dressing. The secret’s out…it’s

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Ramen Noodle Salad

This is an unusual but delightful salad. I first tasted it at a potluck and I had to find a recipe. There are many different

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Taco Salad

Morning Star Farms (TM) Burger Crumbles are a staple at our house. I use them in a variety of dishes and love the versatility. They

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Cowboy Caviar

This salad recipe was shared with me by Eve Allram. In her words, “It is so tasty, and the best thing about it is that

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Easy Summer Salad

Quick, easy, and uses up that abundance of garden veggies. Don’t substitute for the Good Seasons Dressing. That’s the secret ingredient. Great for potlucks. Easy

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German Potato Salad

I love German potato salad, but I prefer it cold. Here’s a typical German recipe you can play around with and make it your own,

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Greek Salad

Today I will share with you the Marinated Tofu that is used in the Greek Salad recipe. Naturally, the tofu is replacing the feta cheese

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7-Layer Salad

This is a very versatile salad. Other colorful veggies and additions may be substituted, such as red/green peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, grape tomatoes, or even sliced

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Fresh Pesto

This is Mike’s recipe for fresh pesto. We’ve eaten it on linguine and fettuccine. It is marvelous! The dark green hue is quite beautiful against

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Italian Seasoning Mix

If you don’t have Italian seasoning in the cupboard, just follow this simple recipe and make your own. It has countless uses, and if you

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Simple Marinara

This is a basic, tasty marinara. This can be served over any pasta. Feel free to add more spices at the end such as oregano,

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Easy Fruit Dip

Easy Fruit Dip 1-8oz. pkg. cream cheese 1 jar marshmallow creme Let cream cheese soften just slightly at room temperature. With a mixer, combine cream

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Dill Dip

Dill Dip 1 1/3 c. mayonnaise* 1 1/3 c. sour cream* 2 T. grated onion 2 T. parsley flakes 2 t. accent 2 t. season

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Corn Chip Dip

Corn Chip Dip 2 (11oz.) cans Mexicorn, drained 1 (10oz.) can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, not drained 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded 1

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Herbes de Provence

Herbes de Provence 3 tablespoons dried marjoram 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 3 tablespoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 3 tablespoons dried savory 1/2 teaspoon

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All Purpose Seasoning

All Purpose Seasoning 1 c. nutritional yeast flakes (found in health food stores) 3 T. salt 1 T. onion powder 1 T. paprika 2 t.

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Chili Seasoning

Chili Seasoning 2 T. each: paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper 1 T. each: oregano and garlic powder 1 t. each: sage and thyme 1/2 t.

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Egg Replacer

Some people are allergic to eggs and others choose to leave them out for dietary purposes. There are different types of egg replacers. Some work

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Oriana’s Tofu Spread

Looking for a vegan spread or dip? This one submitted by Shelby Ruttan might just fit the bill. Mom’s Friend Oriana’s Tofu Spread 1 brick

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Breading Meal

Don’t have any bread crumbs to coat your vegetarian steaks or choplets? There’s no need to run to the store when you have this recipe.

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Caesar Dressing

Finally a Caesar Dressing without eggs and anchovies! Thank-you Linda Sturm for submitting this recipe. I can’t wait to try it! Caesar Dressing ¾ c.

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Crackers

Crackers 3 c. quick oats (If you don’t have quick oats, pulse old-fashioned oats in a blender to get the same texture). 2 c. flour

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Ranele’s Macaroni Casserole

“My daughter-in-law makes a favorite of our family called Macaroni Casserole.”– Lorelie Linton Ranele’s Macaroni Casserole 1 /3 C Vegetable Oil 2 1/2 C. Vegeburger*

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Mom’s Lentil Tostados

“Mom makes this dish called Lentil Tostados. The ingredient list may surprise you as you may expect maybe a corn tortilla but its not there!

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Bean Cassoulet

Bean Cassoulet 2 Tbsp. oil 1 onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 large potato, diced 5 garlic cloves, minced 1

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Crockpot Ratatouille

I love Ratatouille, especially in the summer with all those garden veggies. Here is a crockpot version that can be made a couple days in

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Tofu-Nut Patties

I love tofu. It is very versatile and takes on the flavors of spices that you add to it. Here is a great recipe containing

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Non-Dairy Scalloped Potatoes

If you’re lactose-intolerant, you can still have your scalloped potatoes! I served these to a family member and he couldn’t believe they were dairy-free. Try

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Chic-Kettes a la King

The sauce in this recipe is very tasty. You can use the Chic-kettes if you have access to them, or you can use chickpeas (garbanzo

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“Sausage” Hash

When I was growing up, my family was not vegetarian, so there were certain dishes I missed. Hash was one of them. Though I was

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Gluten Steaks

We love these wonderful steaks…they are very tender and flavorful. Try breading them and browning in some oil, along with a generous amount of slice

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Fresh Pesto (Version #2)

The following recipe is a delicious pesto variation from our good friend Kim. Kim and her husband Kimber are “foodies” in the very best sense

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Quick Chili Casserole

Need a quick meal and have leftover crushed tortilla chips you hate to throw out? Make a meal out of them! Though certainly not gourmet,

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Lentil Nut Roast

This recipe was modified from a wonderful cookbook, “Seasoned with Love,” a collection of recipes from pastor’s wives around the world. This is a great

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Cottage Cheese Balls

These yummy “meatballs” pop easy in the mouth! They’re a little different as they are in a mushroom sauce instead of the standard spaghetti sauce.

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Chiles Rellenos

If you’ve never tried Chiles Rellenos, you’re missing out! I first had them at a Women’s Retreat and I couldn’t believe how wonderful they tasted.

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Very Veggie Lasagna

Here is a recipe I picked up years ago that is an original recipe by Bernice Baldwin and featured in Taste of Home magazine. It

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Mexican Pasta Dish

Try a new twist on pasta…you can’t get much easier than this! Mexican Pasta Dish 1# penne pasta cooked, drained Add: 8 oz. cream cheese

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Sweet ‘n Sour

Linda used to be one of the cooks back when I was in High School. If she sends me a recipe, I know it’s a

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Oriental Goulash

Oriental Goulash Simmer together: 1 can of *Choplets and liquid OR homemade gluten chops cut into cubes 1 chopped onion 1 can of mushroom stems

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Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken Enchiladas Mix together: 1 pint of sour cream (I use no fat) and 1 can mushroom soup–divide mixture in half To half of the

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Peach-Pear Delight

You can feel good about serving your family this healthy and delicious dessert. Another plus is it’s ease of preparation. Make this when you have

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Pumpkin Streusel Bars

Here is a recipe our family loves. It was given to me by my good friend Karen, years ago. It is very rich and delicious,

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Almond Brittle

Almond Brittle 1 c. blanched slivered almonds 1 c. butter (no substitutes) 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 T. light corn syrup 2 T. water

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Coconut Cream Pie

Coconut Cream Pie ½ cup Organic Cane Sugar 3 tablespoons Spelt Flour 1/8 teaspoon Salt 3 cups Soy Milk 4 ½ teaspoons Egg Replacer* (=

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Apple Brown Betty

Apple Brown Betty 4 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 4 Fuji apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1/3 cup

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Naan Khataai

Try this Indian sweet treat, submitted by Rajiv Narula. Naan Khataai 1 cup ghee (butter) ¾ cup sugar 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ cup

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Apple Cake

Try this moist, sure-to-please apple cake and watch it disappear! Apple Cake 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 c. applesauce 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups white

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Taylor’s Peach Cobbler

“I stumbled upon this recipe this past summer (source unknown) and altered a few things and got the response from Daddy I wanted…’Taylor this is

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Apple Oatmeal Bars

Apple Oatmeal Bars 1 c. oats 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. butter 1 c. flour 1/2 t. cinnamon 2 1/2 c. chopped apples 1/2 c.

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4-Bean Salad

I enjoy this basic salad for many reasons. It’s tasty, is easy to prepare, and lasts many days in the refrigerator making it a great

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Pineapple-Carrot Delight

Pineapple-Carrot Delight 1 small (6oz.) pkg. orange *gelatin 1-20 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained 1 c. grated carrots Make gelatin according to package directions. Chill

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Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad Long seedless cucumber, thinly sliced 1 t. salt 1/2 c. sour cream 1 Tbsp. white or rice vinegar 2 drops Tabasco sauce (opt.)

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Copper Carrot Salad

Here is a salad that has been around for a long time. I first tasted it from a recipe published in our church cookbook many

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

If you haven’t had this salad, you’re in for a treat! I first enjoyed this at a potluck gathering and I couldn’t believe how scrumptious

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Pasta Salad

Use your imagination with this salad as it is very versatile. If you don’t have broccoli, try summer squash or just leave it out. Minced

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Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad 4 Red Delicious apples, unpeeled 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 c. celery, diced 1/2 c. *pineapple chunks, drained 1/2 c. *grapes, sliced in

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Strawberry Sesame Salad

“This is one recipe that I have shared with EVERYONE who has tried it. It brings out the flavor in the strawberries. Sesame Seeds must

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Tofu Salad

If you love a great sandwich filling, (but you want to keep it vegetarian,) tofu salad is a great alternative. Play around with the textures

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Restaurant-style Reuben

Mike and I LOVE a good reuben sandwich! Maybe it’s from our meat-eating days, but we never lost the taste for that melted cheese, creamy

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Super Sunburgers

This slightly modified recipe is taken from the newly revised “Ten Talents” cookbook. It is a wonderful vegan cookbook (no dairy or egg recipes). We

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Oatburgers

Linda says, “This recipe was published in our local paper when they were looking for inexpensive and tasty foods. These are my kids favorites. I

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Sandwich Ideas

Vegetarians sometimes need to get a little creative when it comes to sandwich fillings. Need some ideas? Here are some that we enjoy… *Veggie chicken

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Tofu-Nut Patties

I love tofu. It is very versatile and takes on the flavors of spices that you add to it. Here is a great recipe containing

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Garbanzo Sandwich Spread

Trying to find a tasty vegan spread for sandwiches? Look no further. This works great for parties. Just spread on marbled bread slices and cut

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Vegan BLT’s

The recipe I’m submitting makes a lot, so plan to make this for an entire family for lunch. If there are only a few in

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Best Baked Potatoes

There’s nothing that satisfies like a baked potato! Our family has always loved to set out all kinds of potato fixings and make a baked

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Mikey’s Baked Fries

One morning I woke up to a delicious plate of home baked fries! My son Mikey made them and they were so good, he’s now

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Cashew-Rice Casserole

This delicious casserole is special enough to stand in for your traditional stuffing dish during the holidays. Cashew-Rice Casserole 1 onion, chopped 1 rib celery,

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Tired of the same ol’ fry? Try using sweet potatoes! They’re rich in beta-carotene and a delicious change of pace. Baked Sweet Potato Fries Preheat

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Fried Summer Squash

We usually serve this in the summer when there is an abundance of squash. We add corn-on-the-cob, steamed red parslied potatoes, sliced cucumbers in vinegar

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Baked Acorn Squash

We serve this almost every Thanksgiving as it is easy to prepare. You can use margarine instead of butter, and may also replace the brown

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Perfect Brown Rice

Need an easy, no-fail recipe for brown rice? Look no further. There’s only 3 simple ingredients. Make a huge batch because this rice freezes beautifully.

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Fried Rice

There aren’t too many who don’t love fried rice. Try our version and see if you like it. I “guestimated” on all of the measurements

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Scalloped Corn

This is something special instead of ordinary corn. It whips up really fast and has been taken to many a potluck. Scalloped Corn 3 eggs,

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German Red Cabbage

German Red Cabbage 1 small red cabbage, sliced 1/4 c. water 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1/2 t. salt 1 t. sugar 1 t. vinegar

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Buttery Dill Carrots

Butter and dill are a great combination, especially with this easily prepared dish. I often use baby carrots for convenience, but about 8 carrots could

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Harvard Beets

Harvard Beets 1/2 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar 1/4 c. water (if using fresh, cooked beets) OR liquid from canned

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Simple Collard Greens

These are so simple that I debated on whether or not to post them. I decided to because most people forget about collards when thinking

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Potato Patties

I have a daughter who loves potatoes so we have them quite frequently. When we have leftover mashed potatoes, she often requests that I make

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Herbed Green Beans

Herbed Green Beans 1 lb. fresh green beans 2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter 3 large thinly sliced shallots 1/2 t. sugar 1/2 t. salt

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