Vegetarian Recipes?

Johnny&Tessy

I got everything for the hodgepodge!!!!   Supper will be good tomorrow!

What goes into hodgepodge?

Jan - that veggie sandwich sounds wonderful. I too am a cheeseaholic, so I like your idea. I'm definitely going to try that soon.

MMMMMMM, Hodgepodge is up there in my top 5 favorite foods!

I use all baby veggies but I know people who use regular veggies.  Baby carrots, yellow/green beans, baby potatoes, peas, sugar peas, vege stock, table cream, chives, onions, and parsley.  I put cauliflower in sometimes and have heard of others who use several types of veggies.  I'd like ot try brocolli some time but am scared it might change the taste.  Oh...and salt and pepper to taste. 

I'm not sure if it's a Canadian thing or not.  Has anybody else had this?

It sounds delicious. I assume it's like a soup or stew?

Like a milky type soup.

 

Edited...found some recipes online incase you are interested.  They are almost the same as what I do.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Traditional-Maritime-Hodge-Podge/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Nova-Scotian-Hodge-Podge/Detail.aspx

http://bayoffundy.blogspot.com/2008/07/recipe-for-hodge-podge.html

I don't dice the veggies (except the potatoes...I cut these in half cause they are only 1.5 inches in diameter..or so) and I use canned milk instead of cream.

 I've never heard of hodge podge. It sounds num yummy!

All I can say is try it....I can almost guarantee you'll like it.  My niece and nephew HATE veggies but they love this.  Especially if you make some fresh buns to dip with it!!!  

I need to try something different...off the radar.....any ideas?

Alright...it has been 5 months now being a vegetarian...or partial as some would say.  I still eat fish and eggs!  My original plan was to only do it for a month or two but it's proving to be quite successfull for me so I've been sticking with it.

HOWEVER....I think I'm getting bored with the recipes I've got and am looking for other options.  I have yet to try TOFU.  Any thoughts on this?

ALSO....got any ideas for something new....any of you veg people been trying anything new that you'd like to share?

 Tofu is special. IMO, it's pretty intense to prep right. I freeze it, then press it between two plates (top plate weighted) for a day to get most of the liquid out. It's sort of like a sponge, and it comes swimming in it's own pool of whatever. If you don't get that out, I've never found a way to make it not slimy. After you freeze and press it, you have  to either marinate it or cook it with something for a while, to give it flavor. It tastes sort of spongey, too, unless you flavor it well.

 

To me, that's a PITA. I'd rather have the premade products, or just eat beans and veggies, LOL.

I've never actually cooked with tofu but I do like it. Because it is kind of a sponge, it absorbs whatever you cook with it, so that can be a plus. I didn't realize it was such a pain to use though. I think being a vegetarian must be so much easier now that the weather is warming up. I'm craving salads more than anything right now.

 Occasionally I'll buy extra firm tofu, wrap in in paper towels and put it between two plates (unfrozen), then cube it and saute it in a bit of olive oil and soy sauce. Yummy in a steamed veggie and rice stir fry.

Johnny&Tessy

So I started my vegetarian quest today and now I'm looking for some good recipes.  Any ideas or tips?  I'm eventually going to slip to Vegan for a small while but not for a couple weeks.  I've only been at it now for the morning and finding things hard.  How do you do it?

Thanks.

Johnny & Tessy

I have been a vegetarian for many years and found vegetarian times magazine very helpful. Its fun every month you get 6 or 8 new things to try. They are easy and even if you are not much of a cook which I was not when I started you can cook great meals. If you want a great recipe for tofu go to the vegetarian times web site and put tofu into the recipe finder and you will have many to choose from. My personal favorite is the sesame tofu ,just make sure the tofu is organic. By the way dont use morning star it is genetically altered. There is a company called Quorn, boca, are better choices.

Johnny&Tessy

Alright...it has been 5 months now being a vegetarian...or partial as some would say.  I still eat fish and eggs!  My original plan was to only do it for a month or two but it's proving to be quite successfull for me so I've been sticking with it.

HOWEVER....I think I'm getting bored with the recipes I've got and am looking for other options.  I have yet to try TOFU.  Any thoughts on this?

ALSO....got any ideas for something new....any of you veg people been trying anything new that you'd like to share?

The secret to tofu is to buy extra firm and then press it. What I do is slice it into cubes or patties what ever shape you want it , then take a towel or paper towels and wrap the tofu. I put it on a cutting board and put a cookie sheet over the top of it and then set a large pot full of water on top of the cookie sheet. let it sit for at least 1 hour then dip in marinade and cook. you can bake it if saute of fry. It will taste like what ever you put on it. I like it dipped in soy sauce and rolled in sesame seed and fried, served with sticky white rice and veggies. I looked on vegetarian times there are 98 different tofu recipes. Enjoy

Johnny&Tessy

Alright...it has been 5 months now being a vegetarian...or partial as some would say.  I still eat fish and eggs!  My original plan was to only do it for a month or two but it's proving to be quite successfull for me so I've been sticking with it.

HOWEVER....I think I'm getting bored with the recipes I've got and am looking for other options.  I have yet to try TOFU.  Any thoughts on this?

ALSO....got any ideas for something new....any of you veg people been trying anything new that you'd like to share?

Best soup I have ever had and easy to make Vegetarian Tortilla Soup MAKES 4 SERVINGS Ingredients 4 6-inch corn tortillas (see note) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 4 cups canned vegetable broth 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (divided) 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 2/3 cup frozen corn kernels 1 1/2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalapeño chile Salt and freshly ground black pepper Garnishes: diced avocado, sour cream, shredded jack cheese or queso fresco, lime wedges, minced green onion Instructions If the tortillas are fresh, dry them in a 200-degree oven for about 10 minutes. Cut tortillas in half, then cut the halves crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat until hot. In batches, fry the tortilla strips until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. If necessary, discard all but a couple teaspoons of the oil. Add the onion and sauté until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute more. Stir in tomato paste, cumin and chili powder. Add broth and 2 tablespoons cilantro and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, corn and jalapeño to the soup. Cover and simmer until ingredients are heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide half of the tortilla strips among the bowls. Ladle soup on top and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and tortilla strips. Serve, letting guests embellish their own soups with the garnishes. Note: If you like, you can skip the tortilla-frying step and just use a few cups of broken tortilla chips instead. PER SERVING (without garnishes): calories: 330 (31% from fat); protein: 4.4 grams; total fat: 11.5 grams; saturated fat: 1 gram; cholesterol: 0; sodium: 984 mg; carbohydrate: 53.2 grams; dietary fiber: 13.8 grams

I made up my mind...I'm going to get some TOFU and give it a try sometime soon.  I never knew you had to do all this to cook it!  :(

Dawnben....that soup sounds tasty!  I make veggie soup all the time and LOVE IT!