Since I am a HUGE fan of the Field Roast sausage products, I really looked forward to trying one of their quarter roasts. I had searched in vain for them at several stores and was pleased that I could finally find them at our new Whole Foods in Charlotte. As I read the simple package directions, ...
Product Reviews
Gardein BBQ Pulled Shreds – How to Improve Them
I love trying new products that seek to expand the horizons of plant based protein. Since my carnivores live in the South, the idea of BBQ is always appealing. My hubby and I tried Gardein's BBQ pulled shreds tonight and liked them . . . but think they could be better with one simple change. The ...
Putting the “Smoke” in Marinades
Marinades are just one of the ways that I coax a meaty flavor from the meatless stand-ins I employ in my cooking. At one time, I used products like Liquid Smoke, but stopped because of my concern about the health effects of the chemicals it contains. I'm experimenting today with Red Alder Smoked ...
Southwestern Chicken Salad for Your Next Potluck
Looking for a non-meat alternative to bring to your neighborhood potluck dinner? Sure you could bring pasta salad - but doesn't everybody bring that as a non-meat side dish? I wanted to bring something that didn't have any mayo or dairy and could therefore sit on the buffet line without me ...
Tofurky Pepperoni – Can it Fool a Carnivore?
I topped my homemade pizza last night with red peppers, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella - and you guessed it - Tofurky Pepperoni Slices. Did they fool my two carnivores? Unfortunately, not. Perhaps I added the pepperoni slices a bit too early. I wanted them to bake for a few minutes under the ...
Gluten-Free Pasta Wars
I need help in finding a gluten-free pasta that can truly "pass" for the traditional Italian pasta that my family loves. According to the National Pasta Association, the average American eats about 20 pounds of pasta per year. While this is peanuts compared to the 60 pounds per year eaten by ...
Reeved Up Ratatouille
I used alternating ovals of eggplant, red pepper, green zucchini, and golden zucchini to make my newest version of a venerable French classic. My Ratatouille is "reeved up" for two reasons. First, it goes around a little like a race track (doesn't it?). Second, I added LightLife Smart Ground to a ...
Gardein’s Sizzling Szechaun Beefless Strips
Gardein has a new product that I tried last night. I used the technique of baking them in the oven and the consensus from my carnivores was that while they were very tasty, they weren't fooled into thinking they were beef. I personally think that part of the issue may have been in baking them ...
