RECIPES

[Guest guest]

I guess pizza is a given, and someone today just gave me a crust recipe

that is non-rice. I am not sure if I can get it passed my son, but I

also heard that Hunt's tomato sauce is GF? Is that true?

 

, Gracious Hospitality

<gracioushospitality wrote:

>

> > Does anyone know off the top of their heads if any of the recipes

> > might be soy free and rice free, too? And anything that is pretty

> > yummy in the respect of something even kids would go for? I know I'm

> > dreaming here, but it's worth a try, right? )

>

> There should be lots of recipes that are gf, sf, and rf that children

> would eat and enjoy. What are you son's favorite foods? We'll see

> what we can do to find you suitable and tasty substitutes.

>

> LaDonna

>

[Guest guest]

We make baked sweet potato fries that my kids really love. Peel and cut the

sweet potatoes in the shape of fries. Mix some oil, and salt and a little of

dried italian herbs together and rub all over the sweet potatoes. Bake them

until soft.

 

There are lots of gluten free gravies. I make mine out of cashews. But I have

made a more traditional flour gravy with different flours. I season a lot with

onion powder and garlic powder and nutritional yeast.

 

There is corn based pasta noodles. The you can make a sauce to to on it.

 

I sorry you have to go through this. It has to be really tough on your boy too.

Really, do hang in there and try to keep the battle to a minimum. Figure out

what is good for him, that he will eat and feed it too him. Strawberry

smoothies, every day, is good food, even without hemp powder. There is protein

even in white potatoes. Mexican beans and corn tortillas are good food. Maybe

if the battle can decrease, he will stop fighting and be less stubborn. If

there are none of the treat foods in the house, his tastes will change. Have

courage. As such a caring mom, you are making a difference, even if you boy

doesn't show it right now.

 

Barbara

______

 

On Behalf Of heyitsme_di

[heyitsme_di]

Saturday, February 21, 2009 2:10 PM

 

Re: recipes

 

Oh, thanks millions, LaDonna! )

 

Well, there aren't many things he likes, I'm afraid! :o/

 

He likes chocolate (no surprise there) and can have that; he likes

potatoes and can have them. Mostly mashed or in the form of fries.

But he is used to having gravy, and without gluten, not sure how to

accomplish that. May not be possible since I am wondering, do bullion

cubes have gluten? Or are there GF ones?

 

He likes sorbet. Lemons. Strawberries. Occasionally pineapple.

Usually I can juice apple and carrot together and he will drink it. I

would love to add more fruits to it, but doing organic, that gets soooo

expensive! But yes, I should. He likes gummi bears, so I don't know

if there is a healthy alternative out there that is made with some

other sweetner? He technically cannot have cane sugar, but to tell you

the truth, I have to " bribe " him with something good in order to get

something nutritious in him.

 

Mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, green pepper, broccoli, spinach, nuts and

seeds shall not pass his lips. He can't have lettuce or kidney beans.

I don't think he really likes beans in general, other than maybe pinto,

since he likes Mexican food. I will find out tonight since I am making

a bean dish! And quinoa! Hope I won't have spit-out quinoa

everywhere, can you imagine picking that up? )

 

I am not sure how to get protein in him when he doesn't like nuts? And

cannot have rice? I did use hemp powder today in a smoothie. He

thought it was disgusting. But I kept at him until he drank it, in

exchange for a bowl of sea salt, GF chips.

 

Just to mention again, he cannot have rice, oats or soy.

 

Thanks so much, LaDonna, I really appreciate the offer of suggestions!

 

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<gracioushospitality wrote:

>

> > Does anyone know off the top of their heads if any of the recipes

> > might be soy free and rice free, too? And anything that is pretty

> > yummy in the respect of something even kids would go for? I know I'm

> > dreaming here, but it's worth a try, right? )

>

> There should be lots of recipes that are gf, sf, and rf that children

> would eat and enjoy. What are you son's favorite foods? We'll see

> what we can do to find you suitable and tasty substitutes.

>

> LaDonna

>

[Guest guest]

The food challenge! I have two sons as well --- I know boys can have

definite likes and dislikes when it comes to food. How about some of

these ideas:

 

> He likes chocolate (no surprise there) and can have that ---

 

How about a frozen banana milkshake with chocolate. Mix frozen

bananas with an acceptable milk (like sesame seed milk), some vanilla,

stevia or maple syrup for sweetening, and some pure cocoa powder.

Blend until creamy and smooth. Hide anything inside that you might

think you can get away with (like green tea powder or cooked carrots).

 

>he likes

> potatoes and can have them. Mostly mashed or in the form of fries.

 

Have you tried riced potatoes? They are simply boiled tomatoes that

are pressed through a ricer (a device with many small holes that the

potatoes are pushed through making a soft, fluffy pile of potatoes).

You can add a cooked parsnip or turnip to this (or to mashed potatoes)

and it enhances the flavor without being detectable. Add some olive

oil and salt for flavor.

 

> But he is used to having gravy, and without gluten, not sure how to

> accomplish that. May not be possible since I am wondering, do bullion

> cubes have gluten? Or are there GF ones?

 

Check our files (link posted at the bottom of each post on our list)

for a large selection of gluten-free gravy recipes. Some are without

nuts. I make a creamy white sauce type, a chicken-style gravy, and a

brown gravy for starters.

 

> He likes sorbet. Lemons. Strawberries. Occasionally pineapple.

> Usually I can juice apple and carrot together and he will drink it.

 

Does he like bananas? They go well with strawberries for a fruit

salad. Strawberry shortcake can be made using strawberries with

gluten-free biscuits (see archives).

 

> I would love to add more fruits to it, but doing organic, that gets soooo

> expensive!

 

How about applesauce? Or pear sauce?

 

>But yes, I should. He likes gummi bears, so I don't know

> if there is a healthy alternative out there that is made with some

> other sweetner?

 

He technically cannot have cane sugar, but to tell you

> the truth, I have to " bribe " him with something good in order to get

> something nutritious in him.

 

Check the archives for an " Applets and Cotlets " type of dessert. It

can be made with vegan sugar beet sugar --- which wouldn't contain

corn.

 

> Mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, green pepper, broccoli, spinach, nuts and

> seeds shall not pass his lips.

 

Mostly because he doesn't like them? Not because they are off limits

for him? These are all good foods to 'hide' in things if possible.

Vegetable purees can be added to many foods (like a grain patty to

replace hamburger) and generally are not detectible.

 

>He can't have lettuce or kidney beans.

 

Ok

 

> I don't think he really likes beans in general, other than maybe pinto,

> since he likes Mexican food.

 

Small white beans or navy beans make great purees and sauces for dips

for vegetables or potato fries. Lentils and split peas can be added

to soups (cook them first, blend them into puree, and then add them to

soup). There are many great uses for beans. I assume that you are a

vegetarian family -- so having meat, fish, and poultry out of the

house will make beans more 'interesting' to a kid --- look through the

files for as many recipes for beans as possible: baked beans,

haystacks, burritos, soups, etc.

 

> I am not sure how to get protein in him when he doesn't like nuts? And

> cannot have rice?

 

Millet is a complete protein; vegetables like broccoli has protein;

quinoa also has great protein (make into fried grain-patties). Try to

incorporate nuts (ground) into foods --- or use ground flax seed,

calcium seeds, or pumpkin seeds.

 

> Just to mention again, he cannot have rice, oats or soy.

 

Can he have gluten-free oats?

 

If you have time, browse through the archives. There are lots of

options there to explore. I hope you find workable solutions.

 

LaDonna

[Guest guest]

Wow, that's great, thanks so much for those great ideas, LaDonna!!! )

 

, Gracious Hospitality

<gracioushospitality wrote:

>

> The food challenge! I have two sons as well --- I know boys can have

> definite likes and dislikes when it comes to food. How about some of

> these ideas

[Guest guest]

> Hi Martha,

What recipes did you share with your relatives?

Thanks.Teresa, my sister-in-law wanted two specific recipes. They were minestrone soup (one of Dr. McDougall's) and a soup that is made from all canned foods--something I can keep on hand for times I'm rushed. I've attached them to this message.Note: First time I made the minestrone soup, I didn't have any marjoram so substituted with a pinch of thyme and a pinch of dill. Later I got some marjoram and discovered I liked the soup better with the thyme and dill. So I don't use marjoram in the recipe anymore. I'm sure I'll find another use for it. I've never made the oil-free pesto but I'm sure it would be good. Marthatjay1302000

<t-jay130 Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 3:54:31 PM Re: Update on Study Books

 

Hi Martha,

What recipes did you share with your relatives?

Thanks.

 

"All three said they could never eat like I do. It's just very sad."

I hear this too. Funny, that it reminds me of 30 years ago when a woman from Berkley, California came for a visit to our home and carried along her own water in a plastic bottle. My family all thought that was SO strange. Now, all those family members carry water when they travel too. They use plastic bottles. The woman from Berkley has probably moved on to use stainless steel, and my family would say, "Strange".

 

Dr. Joel Fuhrman says most Americans are addicted to a toxic diet.

SAD.

IMO, all we can do is lead by example. The healthier and happier we are the more we attract others.

I have shared the links to these clips with my family and friends.

They are free to watch them if they wish, but at least my conscience feels clearer for having shared the information

 

I also suggest the title, Eat to Live, by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. It's very easy to read. He highlights heart health, blood pressure issues, type 2 diabetes, and yes, weightloss. He sights hundreds of medical and scientific studies. That impressed and finally won over my husband

 

Teresa M.

 

, Martha <mnatural22@ ...> wrote:

>

> I know what you mean, Judy, about wanting to "save" the whole world. Yet I've found the best method is to be a good example. Those who are interested in improving their health will ask you for your tips. Anyway that's been my experience.

>

> The saddest part is when a friend or family member says to you that they could never eat like you do. And then they die. That's happened to a few of my friends already. I lost two dear friends last year. And another friend who had a double mastectomy, just as prevention because her mother died of breast cancer. All three said they could never eat like I do. It's just very sad.

> >Now I’m

> not only further convinced of my own Vegan eating, but worried about my friends!

> I want to tell everybody to stop eating animal products or they will die. I’m

> gonna have to be careful as I feel like “preaching.â€

>

> On a happy note, just this week, one of my sisters-in-law asked me for some of my recipes. She says it's time for her to start taking better care of herself.

>

> Martha

>

>

>

> ._,___

>

[Guest guest]

Teresa, I forgot to mention that I make the minestrone soup in a crockpot. I just dump all the ingredients in there as they are listed. I cook it on high for five to six hours. It's much easier than the instructions in the recipe. Martha

[Guest guest]

Thank you for attaching the recipes, Martha. They both sound great, but I check

posts at the group's homepage. The attachments aren't opening for me.

I don't know much on the computer...

 

That's so cool that your sister asked for recipes

We want our relatives healthy, but they make their own decisions.

 

Teresa M.

[Guest guest]

I'm new to the site and am planning to transition gradually into a

vegetarian diet. I would appreciate recommendations for veggie cookbooks. I

have the Moosewood books but would like to know what basic books members

have used. I'm lucky that family members are vegetarian but not close by,

unfortunately.

Devika

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

hi! i would really recommend amadea morningstar's ayurvedic cookbooks. the

recipes are not all basic - some of them need ingredients that are not easy to

find in your local corner shop, but nonetheless she is such an inspirational

cookbook writer, that even if you don't follow the recipes to the letter you

will be sure to get ideas and find a new joy in cooking - good luck! kx

 

another suggestion for more 'basic' recipes is to use recipes from other

cultures that are more vegetarian cos there will be the normal everyday meals, i

like turkish, indian, vietnamese etc.

 

 

 

 

________________________________

devika Hill <devikahill

 

Saturday, 22 August, 2009 15:31:03

RECIPES

 

 

I'm new to the site and am planning to transition gradually into a

vegetarian diet. I would appreciate recommendations for veggie cookbooks. I

have the Moosewood books but would like to know what basic books members

have used. I'm lucky that family members are vegetarian but not close by,

unfortunately.

Devika

 

 

[Guest guest]

Congrats on your decision for deciding to go more vegge. It can have great

health benefits. People go veg for many other reasons but that can be

controversial so I will leave it out.

 

Some hints I have figured out...

Meat eaters are used to more fat/ oil in their food. When ever I cook for meat

eaters I always add extra fat or oil. Initially your food may seem too light so

try upping the fat/oil until you get used to eating veg. Add it at the table

rather than in the food since you will use less this way.

 

Transitional vegetarians I have noticed go through a phase of eating a lot of

dairy. This is fine but think about how your body reacts to dairy. I don't do so

well with dairy. For me if I eat dairy I have to eat more fiber to keep things

moving.

 

Add foods before you subtract others. Have fun and try new things.

 

Some classic vegetarian cook books are; Laurel's Kitchen and the Vegetarian

Epicure books.

 

Laurel's Kitchen is like the vegetarian version of the Joy of Cooking but

yummier. It has everything from nutritional information to how to make your own

ketchup.

 

The Vegetarian Epicure books are a bit heavy on the dairy for me but contain a

nice variety of interesting recipes. Although the books are not as full of the

standards like Laurel's Kitchen is is really nice when you want something with a

bit of novelty. Many of her recipes are from her travels abroad. The only

hesitation and criticism I have of her recipes are that some, but not all, of

the Indian recipes have been too Americanized and lost their flair.

 

Cuisines that are vege friendly are;

Greek

Mexican

Indian

Chinese

Thai

Japanese

Southern Italian

 

Beware when eating out with Thai, Chinese and Japanese since they will often add

a dash of sugar to " brighten " the flavor.

 

Mexican food can contain lard so you have to ask. As you transition into being

veg you will have to decide for yourself what ingredients you will and will not

eat. For example I do not eat gelatin, carmine, lard or animal rennet. Others

might. It is your body and your life so it is your decision. Only you know what

suits you best.

 

If you want to know more about anything veg this is the place to ask.

 

Good luck and all of the little animals thank you.

 

Adrianna

 

I would appreciate recommendations for veggie cookbooks.

[Guest guest]

Adrianna, you are quite the resource, thanks for sharing this with us!

Heather

 

There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.

The other is as though everything is a miracle.

--Albert Einstein

 

 

 

 

________________________________

Adrianna <greentara1973

 

Fri, October 16, 2009 2:30:36 AM

Re: RECIPES

 

 

Congrats on your decision for deciding to go more vegge. It can have great

health benefits. People go veg for many other reasons but that can be

controversial so I will leave it out.

 

Some hints I have figured out...

Meat eaters are used to more fat/ oil in their food. When ever I cook for meat

eaters I always add extra fat or oil. Initially your food may seem too light so

try upping the fat/oil until you get used to eating veg. Add it at the table

rather than in the food since you will use less this way.

 

Transitional vegetarians I have noticed go through a phase of eating a lot of

dairy. This is fine but think about how your body reacts to dairy. I don't do so

well with dairy. For me if I eat dairy I have to eat more fiber to keep things

moving.

 

Add foods before you subtract others. Have fun and try new things.

 

Some classic vegetarian cook books are; Laurel's Kitchen and the Vegetarian

Epicure books.

 

Laurel's Kitchen is like the vegetarian version of the Joy of Cooking but

yummier. It has everything from nutritional information to how to make your own

ketchup.

 

The Vegetarian Epicure books are a bit heavy on the dairy for me but contain a

nice variety of interesting recipes. Although the books are not as full of the

standards like Laurel's Kitchen is is really nice when you want something with a

bit of novelty. Many of her recipes are from her travels abroad. The only

hesitation and criticism I have of her recipes are that some, but not all, of

the Indian recipes have been too Americanized and lost their flair.

 

Cuisines that are vege friendly are;

Greek

Mexican

Indian

Chinese

Thai

Japanese

Southern Italian

 

Beware when eating out with Thai, Chinese and Japanese since they will often add

a dash of sugar to " brighten " the flavor.

 

Mexican food can contain lard so you have to ask. As you transition into being

veg you will have to decide for yourself what ingredients you will and will not

eat. For example I do not eat gelatin, carmine, lard or animal rennet. Others

might. It is your body and your life so it is your decision. Only you know what

suits you best.

 

If you want to know more about anything veg this is the place to ask.

 

Good luck and all of the little animals thank you.

 

Adrianna

 

I would appreciate recommendations for veggie cookbooks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Devika,

My favorite veg cookbook is the Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas, she

gives ways to make the recipes Vegan as well.

the recipes are simple and tasty.

also Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moscowitz, is a good one too, a

little more exotic with some of the ingredients, but the basic ones are very

good.

also Vegan Family Favorites by Erin Pavlina is another good one I rely on.

Those are the 3 I use the most, and have had the best luck with the recipes all

being tasty and easy to prepare,

Diane

, devika Hill <devikahill wrote:

>

> I'm new to the site and am planning to transition gradually into a

> vegetarian diet. I would appreciate recommendations for veggie cookbooks. I

> have the Moosewood books but would like to know what basic books members

> have used. I'm lucky that family members are vegetarian but not close by,

> unfortunately.

> Devika

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My very favorite vegetarian cookbook is The Everything Vegetarian Cookbook by

Mark Bitman. I've made so many things in it and it's never let me down .

Heather

 

, " rn9302000 " <rn9302000 wrote:

>

>

> Hi Devika,

> My favorite veg cookbook is the Vegetarian Family Cookbook by Nava Atlas, she

gives ways to make the recipes Vegan as well.

> the recipes are simple and tasty.

> also Vegan with a Vengeance by Isa Chandra Moscowitz, is a good one too, a

little more exotic with some of the ingredients, but the basic ones are very

good.

> also Vegan Family Favorites by Erin Pavlina is another good one I rely on.

> Those are the 3 I use the most, and have had the best luck with the recipes

all being tasty and easy to prepare,

> Diane

> , devika Hill <devikahill@> wrote:

> >

> > I'm new to the site and am planning to transition gradually into a

> > vegetarian diet. I would appreciate recommendations for veggie cookbooks. I

> > have the Moosewood books but would like to know what basic books members

> > have used. I'm lucky that family members are vegetarian but not close by,

> > unfortunately.

> > Devika

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Yes - Laurel's Kitchen and Vegetarian Epicure are the classics - I've

been using them for over 25 years!

 

Laurel is an excellent basic one. They *totally* cook with browns,

which helps - their insistence on the benefits of whole grain meant I

was mostly browned for years before RR. Do watch protein amounts,

however - they were writing when the recommendations were across the

board standard amounts, and only the fine print said " For a woman 5'4 "

and 120 lbs " Many of us do need a good bit more than they suggest.

This is the first place I look for instructions for beans and grains,

for basic everyday family dishes.

 

The various Epicures (there are three volumes) are often a bit richer

and fancier than I like for everyday, but it's always my first go to

for company or holiday meals - even when I'm not cooking vegetarian.

(I've never actually been vegetarian, though much of my adult life

I've tended to avoid meat.) She tends to blithely ignore any

discussion of protein, but uses a lot of egg and dairy, and clearly

assumes that takes care of everything. She's also very white heavy,

but that can be modified easily enough.

 

Anne

 

 

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 1:30 AM, Adrianna <greentara1973 wrote:

> Congrats on your decision for deciding to go more vegge. It can have great

health benefits. People go veg for many other reasons but that can be

controversial so I will leave it out.

>

> Some hints I have figured out...

> Meat eaters are used to more fat/ oil in their food. When ever I cook for meat

eaters I always add extra fat or oil. Initially your food may seem too light so

try upping the fat/oil until you get used to eating veg. Add it at the table

rather than in the food since you will use less this way.

>

> Transitional vegetarians I have noticed go through a phase of eating a lot of

dairy. This is fine but think about how your body reacts to dairy. I don't do so

well with dairy. For me if I eat dairy I have to eat more fiber to keep things

moving.

>

> Add foods before you subtract others. Have fun and try new things.

>

> Some classic vegetarian cook books are; Laurel's Kitchen and the Vegetarian

Epicure books.

>

> Laurel's Kitchen is like the vegetarian version of the Joy of Cooking but

yummier. It has everything from nutritional information to how to make your own

ketchup.

>

> The Vegetarian Epicure books are a bit heavy on the dairy for me but contain a

nice variety of interesting recipes. Although the books are not as full of the

standards like Laurel's Kitchen is is really nice when you want something with a

bit of novelty. Many of her recipes are from her travels abroad. The only

hesitation and criticism I have of her recipes are that some, but not all, of

the Indian recipes have been too Americanized and lost their flair.

>

> Cuisines that are vege friendly are;

> Greek

> Mexican

> Indian

> Chinese

> Thai

> Japanese

> Southern Italian

>

> Beware when eating out with Thai, Chinese and Japanese since they will often

add a dash of sugar to " brighten " the flavor.

>

> Mexican food can contain lard so you have to ask. As you transition into being

veg you will have to decide for yourself what ingredients you will and will not

eat. For example I do not eat gelatin, carmine, lard or animal rennet. Others

might. It is your body and your life so it is your decision. Only you know what

suits you best.

>

> If you want to know more about anything veg this is the place to ask.

>

> Good luck and all of the little animals thank you.

>

> Adrianna

>

>  I would appreciate recommendations for veggie cookbooks.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Some of those other cook books sound yummy. I will look for them.

 

recommendations for veggie cookbooks.