MiamiHerald.com: Vegetarian Fare http://www.miamiherald.com/956/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Vegetarian Fare http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/956/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2009 MiamiHerald.com Vegetarian Fare 60 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:05:01 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com A case for turkey-free feasting http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1339081.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1339081.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST There will be no Thanksgiving turkey at Jonathan Safran Foer's house. The author of the acclaimed novels Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close gave up eating animals in favor of writing Eating Animals (Little Brown, $25.99), a personal and philosophical exploration of food choices he discussed Tuesday in Miami Beach. Recipe: Capri Lemon Pasta With Peas, Fava Beans And Asparagus http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1326930.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1326930.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MAIN DISH CAPRI LEMON PASTA WITH PEAS, FAVA BEANS AND ASPARAGUS This lemony pasta with peas, fava beans and asparagus from Maria Elia's The Modern Vegetarian remains brightly flavored and beautiful to look at even when edamame are substituted for the fava beans. Start to finish: 20 minutes. Good news: Grapefruit's out of food jail http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1292513.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1292513.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT October is a banner month, and the banner is pink. Besides being Vegetarian Awareness Month, it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and breast cancer support's signature pink ribbons are everywhere. Vegetarian Recipe: In The Pink Grapefruit And Fennel Salad http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1292514.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1292514.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT SALAD<p/>IN THE PINK GRAPEFRUIT <p/>AND FENNEL SALAD<p/> Both grapefruit and fennel are loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium and fiber. Walnuts are crazy with omega-3s. Toss together with a lightly sweet vinaigrette and you've got a palate-dazzling salad brimming with health. For Vegetarian Month, let's set the record straight on soy http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1258870.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1258870.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Happy World Vegetarian Day, the start of Vegetarian Awareness Month. We'll mark it here with a consideration of soy, a food formerly known as healthful that's been getting a lot of grief. Much of it is undeserved and comes via Web misinformation, including claims it causes breast cancer, developmental delays, Alzheimer's and man boobs. Yuck. And not true. Vegetarian Recipe: Ellen Kanner's Vegan Spinach Pie http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1257825.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1257825.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT APPETIZER<p/>VEGAN SPINACH PIE<p/> An easy but impressive appetizer or main course, this lacks the cheesy ooze of traditional Greek spanakopita but has a fraction of the fat and a vibrant taste. Tahini, a Middle Eastern sesame paste, is available in many supermarkets. Vegetarian Recipe: Smokin' Good Roasted Red Pepper Dip http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1224874.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1224874.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT DIP<p/>SMOKIN' GOOD ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP<p/> 3 roasted red peppers (the jarred kind are fine)<p/> 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 knockout cracker choices http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1224234.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1224234.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT In this corner, three classic Nabisco crackers -- Premium saltines ($2.39, 8 ounces), Wheat Thins ($3.57, 10 ounces) and Triscuits ($3.57, 8.5 ounces). Entering the ring, three contenders vying to make healthier versions. No butter, no eggs, no problem: Vegan baking comes into its own http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1203175.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1203175.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT When Becca Medvin went vegan at the age of 14, she had no trouble giving up meat. Or milk or cheese or eggs. What she missed was dessert. Vegetarian Recipe: Cranberry Orange Nut Muffins http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1201899.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1201899.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT MUFFINS<p/>CRANBERRY ORANGE NUT MUFFINS<p/> These are citrusy, sweet, fragrant and fluffy -- a rarity for vegan baked goods. Vegetarian Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1201900.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1201900.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT COOKIES<p/>VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES<p/> Cakey rather than gooey, these are not your classic Toll House cookies, but they deliver big chocolate indulgence nonetheless. Recipe: Egg-Topped Summer Vegetable Casserole http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202604.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202604.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT MAIN DISH<p/>EGG-TOPPED SUMMER VEGETABLE CASSEROLE<p/> Start to finish: 1 hour 5 minutes (30 minutes active)<p/> 2 pounds plum tomatoes (12 to 15 tomatoes) Use up your veggies in egg-topped casserole http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202603.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202603.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT The peak of the summer produce season makes it easy to eat lots of fresh vegetables, but an abundant harvest can also lead to culinary fatigue for gardeners in northern climes. Recipe: Grilled Corn, Peach And Poblano Salad http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202598.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202598.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT SALAD<p/>GRILLED CORN, PEACH AND POBLANO SALAD<p/> In this dish, the great flavor of grilled corn pairs with the concurrent abundance of fresh peppers and peaches. A little honey, vinegar and olive oil marry the heat and sweetness. This salad is best served within 24 hours after it is made. Vegetarian Recipe: Sublime Scones http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202613.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202613.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT QUICK BREAD<p/>SUBLIME SCONES Desperation Dinners Recipe: Alicia's Favorite Summer Side Salad http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202600.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1202600.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT SALAD<p/>ALICIA'S FAVORITE SUMMER SIDE SALAD<p/>Bottled dressing can also be used. Start to finish: under 10 minutes.<p/> 5 cups prewashed baby field greens Versatile veggies work in soups or appetizers http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1192354.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1192354.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT Pity the poor cucumber. Often relegated to the relish tray or salad bowl, or pickled and left to languish in the refrigerator, cucumbers deserve some respect. Vegetarian cuisine times four http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1192380.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1192380.html Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT As Americans combat obesity and financial strain, meatless meals are becoming mainstream. Several excellent cookbooks explore the complexities of vegetarian cuisine. Vegetarian Recipe: Stealth-Health Blueberry Muffins http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1182221.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1182221.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:00 EDT MUFFINS<p/>STEALTH-HEALTH<p/>BLUEBERRY MUFFINS<p/> Oats, lemon zest and blueberries come together in this muffin recipe. Vegan margarine and soy yogurt are easy substitutions. Vegetarian Recipe: Black Bean and Collard Green Salad http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1122080.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1122080.html Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:01 EDT SALAD BLACK BEAN AND COLLARD GREEN SALAD Here, Hoppin' John, the traditional Southern dish of black-eyed peas and collards, gets a lightened-up salsa-fied, South Florida makeover. It's a sturdy salad perfect for a July Fourth buffet.