Matt and Shari » Vegetarian http://mattandshari.com Real Decorating for Real People Tue, 04 Jun 2019 21:50:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Best Vegetarian/Vegan Cookbooks http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/best-vegetarian-vegan-cookbooks/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/best-vegetarian-vegan-cookbooks/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2014 01:00:56 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=7798 …according to me! That’s right, I use quite a few vegetarian cookbooks in my kitchen and I’ve recently done a series of articles on these five with recipes included. If you missed the series, here’s a recap to spark your interest! I’ve been mostly vegetarian and sometimes vegan for the past 5 years or so....

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/best-vegetarian-vegan-cookbooks/feed/ 0 The Vegan Cook’s Bible’s Black Blondies http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/the-vegan-cooks-bibles-black-blondies/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/the-vegan-cooks-bibles-black-blondies/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:45:42 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=7941 The Vegan Cook’s Bibleby Pat Crocker is a cookbook I purchased for the amazing amount of health information it has.  There are over 120 pages of intense information about how a vegan lifestyle can affect your health along with how certain foods benefit different body systems. There are 60 pages following that list all the...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/the-vegan-cooks-bibles-black-blondies/feed/ 0 The Vegan Table’s Elegantly Simple Stuffed Bell Peppers http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/the-vegan-tables-elegantly-simple-stuffed-bell-peppers/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/the-vegan-tables-elegantly-simple-stuffed-bell-peppers/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2014 02:55:42 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=7815 Choosing a vegan cooking style is a choice that requires dedication, perseverance, and determination.  I tried this for a while and found that I really wanted eggs, butter and milk in my recipes. That doesn’t mean you can’t do it and find it to be just the right fit for your health goals and conscience....

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/the-vegan-tables-elegantly-simple-stuffed-bell-peppers/feed/ 0 Italian Pasta Primavera is Loaded with Vegetables http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/italian-pasta-primavera-is-loaded-with-vegetables/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/italian-pasta-primavera-is-loaded-with-vegetables/#respond Wed, 23 May 2012 13:54:15 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=5344 Pasta Primavera is a wonderful way to get your Italian fix but eat your veggies too! It’s easy to make and it looks impressive when you are done. Young cooks should copy this one and keep it for when the in-laws are coming for dinner.  Pair it with really good bread from the bakery and...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/italian-pasta-primavera-is-loaded-with-vegetables/feed/ 0 Meatless Meatloaf is Made from Walnuts and Mushrooms http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/meatless-meatloaf-is-made-from-walnuts-and-mushrooms/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/meatless-meatloaf-is-made-from-walnuts-and-mushrooms/#respond Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:26:09 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4461 Meatless meatloaf gets it’s meaty flavor from vegetable protein crumbles, walnuts and mushrooms and it’s not too bad! Well, it’s been about two years now that my husband and I, along with the kids on occasion became vegetarian.  My husband leans towards vegan, and I do the best I can at mealtime.  I have sorted...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/meatless-meatloaf-is-made-from-walnuts-and-mushrooms/feed/ 0 Orzo with Artichokes and Tofu Brings Them Back for More http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/orzo-with-artichokes-and-tofu-brings-them-back-for-more/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/orzo-with-artichokes-and-tofu-brings-them-back-for-more/#respond Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:35:57 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4078 It’s the artichokes that give this dish it’s interesting flavor and the orzo and tofu give it wonderful texture. So, I’ve been a vegetarian over a year now and I’m finally putting recipes together myself.  You know, adding the ingredients that I like versus the ingredients that are in the recipes.  This combination of flavors...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/orzo-with-artichokes-and-tofu-brings-them-back-for-more/feed/ 0 Make Vegetarian Wraps with Your Favorite Ingredients http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/make-vegetarian-wraps-with-your-favorite-ingredients/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/make-vegetarian-wraps-with-your-favorite-ingredients/#respond Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:50:25 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=4011 Wraps can be personalized by putting in just the ingredients that you prefer, so set up a wrap buffet full of fillings and go crazy! Wraps are one of the easiest sandwiches to pull together and because you are using either flatbread or tortillas, you can usually count on a few less carbohydrates than making...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/make-vegetarian-wraps-with-your-favorite-ingredients/feed/ 0 Meatless Chili is So Good They’ll Never Know http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/meatless-chili-is-so-good-theyll-never-know/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/meatless-chili-is-so-good-theyll-never-know/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:12:36 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=3724 Veggie protein crumbles are perfect for dishes like chili, pasta sauce, meatloaf and the like, and it makes this chili so good, they’ll never know it’s meatless! When people decide to go vegetarian, I think there are some tears shed over favorite meals.  I know my daughter was quite sad about the possibility of never...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/meatless-chili-is-so-good-theyll-never-know/feed/ 0 Tofu Fried Rice is Full of Vegetables http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/tofu-fried-rice-is-full-of-vegetables/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/tofu-fried-rice-is-full-of-vegetables/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:18:34 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=3704 Fried rice has always been a favorite dish of mine, but not necessarily one that I would make at home. This was usually a carry out or restaurant dish and I never really thought about making it at home…until….I became a vegetarian.  Why you ask because can’t I still get fried rice in the vegetable...

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]]> http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/tofu-fried-rice-is-full-of-vegetables/feed/ 0 Vegan Tofu Lasagna Tastes Delicious http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/vegan-tofu-lasagna-tastes-delicious/ http://mattandshari.com/food/vegetarian/vegan-tofu-lasagna-tastes-delicious/#respond Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:54:32 +0000 http://mattandshari.com/?p=3544 The tofu in this vegan lasagna recipe creates a mock ricotta cheese that is very tasty indeed! I just want to say, “Don’t knock it ‘til you’ve tried it”!  So many people get queasy at the sound of tofu.  Yes, it’s bean curds, but, mixed with the right ingredients, it can almost be ricotta cheese,...

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