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As the holidays are getting closer, you may need help in deciding what's for dinner. If you are vegetarian, then you may be totally stressed, especially if this is a new experience for you. It all depends on which kind of vegetarian, you are. If you are a vegetarian that just doesn't eat meat, then it will be easy. Just don't eat the turkey. Eat all the sides, that you want. But don't eat yams with marshmallows. They have gelatin. If you don't eat eggs; then don't dip into the soufflés. Be careful of deserts. Pecan or apple pies, may be your best bet. If it is commercially prepared, read the ingredients. If you don't drink or eat milk products, then you may have a tougher time. Make a separate mashed potato with soy milk or just take a plain potato out and use smart beat brand margarine. If you are vegan, then you are going to have to modify your recipes. Easy Tofu Stuffing1-pkg of firm tofu--Cut up in ¼ inch cubes1-box of Stove Top Cornbread stuffing 1- Celery rib--thinly chopped½- medium onion--dicedCooking SpraySmart beat margarineIn a cooking sprayed skillet sauté' onions, celery, and tofu. Add in the water and butter amounts. According to the box. Finish recipe using the b
ox's directions. Use Smart beat margarine. The Easy Vegan Green Bean Casserole2- cans of French-style green beans--Drained½ cup- of boiling water1-envelope of Lipton onion and mushroom soup mix¼ Cup-slivered almonds1 can French's fried onions½ container of Baco's bacon bitsPreheat oven to 375 degrees, in a casserole dish add the green beans , set aside. In a saucepan heat water to a boil. Mix soup using a wire Wisk. Pour on top of the green beans. Mix the green beans and the soup well, to coat evenly. Mix the almonds. Evenly top with the bacon bits. Now top with the fried onions. Bake for 30 minutes or until the onions are golden brown. Enjoy!!You might not have any left! Even for the non-vegan.Vegetarian Candied Yams1- Large Can of Yams--Any Brand, Half Drained2- ¼ Cup of Apple Juice-- Any Brand1-½ Cup of roughly chopped roasted pecans2 cups Veggie MarshmallowPreheat oven on 400 degreesIn a medium sauce pan, combine the juice from the half drained yams and the apple juice. Heat on low just until boiling. Add yams until hot. Stir gently . Place the yams and juice in a single layer. Place the pecans, on top of the yams. Place an even layer of marshmallows. Bake just until the marshmallows are melted and just starting to brown. About 10 minutes. Yield: 4-6 people
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