Food

Max Fisher

Vegetarianismism

Jul 29 2009, 8:33 am

Making The Most of Going Meatless

These recipes prove that cutting back on meat doesn't have to mean eating boring meals. RECIPES  Iread more

Recipes

Jul 29 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Mediterranean Spinach With Chickpeas

This leafy green is typically thought of as a side dish, but with the addition of a few simple spices, there is no underestimating its potential as the foundation of a meatless entrée.read more

Recipes

Jul 29 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

This recipe for homemade, sloppy joe-style veggie burgers is probably not what you want to serve on your wedding night. But it's easy, tastes much better than the store-bought soy-puck veggie burgers, and is pretty fun to make. read more

Recipes

Jul 29 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Tofu Donburi

Tofu alone may not a meat substitute, but it is the first step to making one; match it with strong, interesting flavors and take care to cook it properly. read more

Recipes

Jul 29 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Sweet Tempeh Fajita

Bring out the sweet side of your tempeh with a simple salsa of corn, vidalia onions and cocoa mole sauce.read more

Recipes

Jul 29 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Spicy Tempeh Fajita

It looks strange, and its Indonesian origins are so fascinatingly foreign as to be alien, but tempeh could not be more under-appreciated as a meat substitute. read more

Vegetarianismism

Jul 2 2009, 12:45 pm

A Veg Survival Guide to July 4th

For vegetarians, Fourth of July barbecues can be a challenge. A guide to grill-friendly, meat-free dishes.read more

Vegetarianismism

Jul 2 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Star Spangled Banner Tamales

Think tamales are un-American? Think again. Not only are they a down-home tradition in parts of the U.S., they're perfect for a Fourth of July barbecue.read more

Vegetarianismism

Jul 2 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Grilled Pepper Salsa

The texture is actually more like a relish or tapenade, but the flavor and spice are all salsa. Great with just about anything grilled, vegetarian or no.read more

Vegetarianismism

Jun 17 2009, 12:45 pm

The Case for Semitarianism

Vegetarianism isn't for everyone, and that's OK. Consider a semi-meatless diet instead.read more

Vegetarianismism

Jun 17 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Baked Rigatoni with Eggplant and Sausage

Meatless sausage, that is. Inspired by Tyler Florence's rigatoni from his book, Tyler's Ultimate, this meatless variation sacrifices next to nothing in flavor. This is a great way for a meat-loving eater to try vegetarianism or semi-vegetarianism.read more

Vegetarianismism

Jun 17 2009, 6:45 am

Recipe: Mushroom French Onion Soup

This appetizer is inspired by a recipe from Tyler Florence, which he calls "The Ultimate French Onion Soup." I won't claim this is the best, but it's pretty good, and the addition of mushrooms helps to fill in for the lost beef broth. It's actually a bit more savory than I imagine Tyler's original to be, but I really enjoy that.read more

Vegetarianismism

Jun 10 2009, 8:18 am

Risotto, Not Rhetoric (or Red Meat)

For some, vegetarianism is a moral mandate. But when the table becomes a mission field, problems arise. The author describes his initial, failed attempts to preach the virtues of his lifestyle and his eventual discovery that good food can be the most persuasive tool in advocating vegetarianism.read more

Vegetarianismism

Jun 10 2009, 7:43 am

Recipe: Savory-Sweet Muscat Risotto

Mushroom risotto is one of the great clichés of vegetarian food, so this unusual variation will be a welcome reprieve. Muscat, a dessert wine made from the muscatel grape, is the key ingredient. Australia's Rutherglen Muscats, which are dry and a deep amber color, suit the risotto best.read more

Vegetarianismism

Jun 10 2009, 7:41 am

Recipe: Gorgonzola Porcini Polenta

Polenta doesn't require much introduction: It is creamy and delicious. The mushrooms and cheese lend it a certain savory heft and make it a wonderful appetizer. This recipe comes from October, 1995, issue of Gourmet magazine.read more

Behind the Counter

May 28 2009, 8:15 am

Deep in Maine, Artisanal Doughnuts

A diner in Central Maine makes doughnuts in local, fresh flavors like peanut butter, raspberry preserves, applesauce, molasses, lemon, carrot, fresh blueberries, even squash. And the signature sweet potato doughnuts will make you forget Krispy Kreme forever.read more

Vegetarianismism

May 7 2009, 8:18 am

The Fervor of the Vegan

In his quest to understand why vegans can often seem so angry, the author realizes why some omnivores find his vegetarianism distasteful. A dietary reconciliation.read more

Vegetarianismism

May 7 2009, 8:08 am

Recipe: Carrot-Cayenne Coleslaw

For Bryant Terry's open-faced bbq tempeh sandwich, also from his book Vegan Soul Food. You'll notice a lack of mayonnaise--it contains eggs and so is vegan verboten--but only while reading the recipe. At the table, all you'll notice is how good it is.read more

Vegetarianismism

May 7 2009, 8:08 am

Recipe: Open-Faced BBQ Tempeh Sandwich

From Bryant Terry's wonderful Vegan Soul Food, this grill-friendly recipe is perfect for sunny days. Don't be afraid of tempeh! Cooked right, it's wonderfully textured and savory--pleasing to meat-eaters and the rest of us.read more

Vegetarianismism

May 7 2009, 8:06 am

Recipe: Little Potato and Sweet Potato Pancakes

Savory and sweet, anyone who eats this won't even pause to consider whether they're vegetarian or vegan--they're just good food, which is what matters. From Bryant Terry's Vegan Soul Kitchen.read more

Vegetarianismism

Apr 29 2009, 8:22 am

For Vegetarian, a Strange New World

After giving up meat, the author finds surprising challenges in all facets of his life--especially from Grandma. Even dating is changed by his new dietary lifestyle. Believe it or not, his cooking actually improves. Includes recipes for vegetarian dishes to please anyone, meat-eater or no.read more

Vegetarianismism

Apr 29 2009, 8:01 am

Recipe: Black Bean and Jalapeno Soup

Adapted from Bobby Flay's excellent nearly-vegetarian recipe, this spicy southwestern soup, meat-free, is a pleasure as a side dish or entree.read more

Vegetarianismism

Apr 29 2009, 8:01 am

Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Stock

I was amazed at how much I missed chicken stock, especially when making the soups and sauces that so often use it. I've found that store-bought vegetable stock just isn't rich enough--or, worse, it's too sweet--to be a replacement, and so I devised my own.read more

Vegetarianismism

Apr 29 2009, 8:01 am

Recipe: Southwestern Corn Pudding

Adapted from a recipe in the December, 2002, Bon Appetit, this can be made with store-bought corn bread or with cheddar-buttermilk corn bread, the recipe for which is below. The original calls for canned enchilada sauce, which can be tough to find vegetarian, so I've included a recipe for vegetarian enchilada sauce as well.read more

Vegetarianismism

Apr 29 2009, 8:01 am

Recipe: Vegetarian Enchilada Sauce

This is meant for the southwestern corn pudding, although it's great with any Mexican dish. It makes more than the corn pudding calls for; refrigerate the rest and use it whenever you need a spicy, tomato-based sauce. It does wonders for leftovers.read more