Why does fake meat taste like dog treats?
Faux meat tastes horrible to me. Is there a way to make it taste better?
Blue
Question answered by SkyGurl3
haaahha, best thing i;ve heard all day. Dog treats lol. I personally think it tastes like cardboard. Yes, there are many ways to make vegetarian meat better. You can try mixing with some garlic, or other spices and herbs, and eat vegetables along with it. Ketchup definitely helps amp up the tastes. You can always put it into a burger, a bun, cheese, onions, tomatoes, and ketchup make a pretty good fix :) Also, it might just be the company that makes them, and the kind of veggie burger your eating. This article might help in choosing a better brand: http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/01/taste-test-the-best-veggie-burgers-vegetarian-vegan-amys-morningstar-gardenburger-boca-burgers.html
Despite, tasting like sh it at times, veggie burgers are a healthier subsitute. They are lower in fat, higher in fibre, lower in calories, and you have a lower chance of getting infections like E-coli from them. Veggie burgers are part of a vegetarian's life. :)
What are some good healthy cookbooks?
What are some good healthy cookbooks?
BravesFanForLife
Question answered by Stephanie S
1. Healthy Beef Cookbook by Chef Richard Chamberlain and Betsy Hornick (2006, John Wiley & Sons, $21.95)
This cookbook features casual to elegant appetizing recipes using lean cuts of beef in proper portions (no steak-house-sized cuts here). Some of its strong points: simple, straightforward instructions; dishes that use wholesome, readily available ingredients; and cook's tips that provide user-friendly guidance to both novice and experienced cooks.
2. Sonoma Diet Cookbook by Connie Guttersen, PhD, RD (2006, Meredith Books, $24.95)
Guttersen is a registered dietitian and chef who teaches at the Culinary Institute of America. Her recipes are perfect for anyone who wants to learn to be more creative and to experiment with different foods. Often employing zesty Mediterranean, Asian, or Latin flavors, Gutterson uses spices, herbs, and cooking techniques to enhance flavor without extra calories. Extras include recipes from Sonoma chefs, as well as holiday and gourmet recipes for entertaining.
3. The New Holly Clegg Trim and Terrific Cookbook by Holly Clegg (2006, Running Press, $29.95)
Clegg is committed to developing healthy, user-friendly recipes that can be prepared in 30 minutes. Her Trim and Terrific series features favorite and classic recipes prepared with a healthier twist. She includes answers to frequently asked questions, a dictionary of terms, menus, quick tips, food facts, diabetic exchanges, and symbols to designate vegetarian and freezer-friendly recipes. This book is for the everyday cook who is looking to serve the family or entertain friends with healthy, yet easy, cuisine.
4. Fit Food - Eating Well for Life by Ellen Haas (2005, Healthy Living Books,$16.95)
Haas, founder of the web site foodfit.com, is devoted to promoting healthy eating, healthy cooking, and an active lifestyle. This cookbook features simple-to-make recipes from the web site, with an emphasis on 21 "fit foods." Chefs across the country have contributed mouth-watering recipes. This cookbook makes it easy to discover the joy of healthy eating -- and you won't even need your glasses with the large print.
5. Healthy Homestyle Cooking by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD (1994, Rodale Press, $27.95)
This cookbook has been on my shelf for years, along with the companion Healthy Homestyle Desserts. Tribole learned the secrets of making over recipes as the Recipe Makeover columnist for Shape magazine. Here, she shares her expertise with over 200 tasty recipes for family favorites.
6. South Beach Diet Cookbook by Arthur Agatson, MD (2005, Rodale, $25.95)
Agatson has helped so many people lose weight with his South Beach Diet. And it's hard to believe you're on a diet when you sample the cuisine from this book, including yummy desserts as well as recipes from leading chefs in Miami. Beautiful photographs, shopping lists, and a guide to a well-stocked pantry are just a few of the extras found in the cookbook. The recipes are easy to prepare, with a limited number of ingredients.
7. American Dietetic Association Cooking Healthy Across America, edited by Kristine Napier (2005, ADA, $24.95 softcover/$45 hardcover)
This is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to master creative cuisine from all corners of America. Professional dietitians and culinary experts share their love of food with this collection of regional recipes along with helpful tips. The recipes are also easy to prepare.
8.
5 a Day: The Better Health Cookbook
by Elizabeth Pivonka and Barbara Berry, (2002, Rodale, $15.95)
For anyone looking for creative ways to work more fruits and vegetables into their menus, this cookbook offers hundreds of appetizing options. Some of the extras include tips on how to store produce, microwaving, simple ways to add fruits and vegetables into meals, getting kids to like vegetables, and a week's worth of menus.
9. The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook (Oxmoor House, $34.95)
My copy dates back a few years but continues to be a dog-eared favorite. This cookbook (one of many fine ones from Cooking Light) features step-by-step guides, menus, splurge-worthy ingredients, top 10 things you didn't know, and essential kitchen tips and tools.
10. The Phytopia Cookbook by Barbara Gollman and Kim Pierce (1998, Phytopia Inc., $17.95).
What I love about this cookbook is how the authors have made healthy eating so colorful and adventurous. It's not necessarily a vegetarian cookbook, but close. It contains seafood and chicken dishes but the majority of recipes feature the "phytochemicals" found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.