Tired of meat, vegetarian recipes?

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Ok, I am so tired of beef, chicken, turkey and ham. I feel like the only things that I want to eat is salad or fruit. Does anyone have good recipes, that maybe my husband would like also?? He's not liking this mood that I'm in, so they have to be good ones.lol Thanks alot.

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Answer 1

Are you doing beef, chicken, turkey and ham pretty well the same way all the time? Maybe you need different recipes for meat, instead of turning vegetarian. If you want recipes for meat or vegetable, email me and be specific and I will be happy to share some of my culinary delights with you.

Answer 2

If you're okay with dairy, learn everything you can about Italian food. Stuffed shells, ravioli, lasagne, tortellini, eggplant alla parmigiana, pizza margherita -- there's a TON of great Italian food that doesn't involve meat. You could have a different dish every night of the week. The recipe for three-cheese manicotti in the Sources field sounds fantastic; while I haven't made this specific recipe, it's almost identical to a recipe I've made that used large pasta shells instead of manicotti to hold the cheese and spinach filling. My other favorite who-needs-meat cuisine is Indian, especially southern Indian (Andhra & Madras) cuisine. It may initially involve the acquisition of some unique spices if you're not already cooking Indian food, but it'll be worth it. And don't overlook chole puri, a rich curry of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) served with wonderful little fried bread called puri (or poori). Good luck with him -- if he's really a meat lover, you may find it hard to convince him. I'd say to start with Italian food because he's probably used to spaghetti, ravioli and pizza; those three-cheese stuffed shells are so good he won't miss the meat. Then work up gradually to the Indian food. I went nuts the first time I ever had curry, so let's hope he has a similar experience. Best of luck!

Answer 3

If your husband is totally against vegetarian meals, try making a veggie meal with a little bowl of meat on the side so your husband can put it in his food. Try getting fruit at your local store. I like paupiya. Satsumas are great for that fruit craving. Their are like tangerines, except better. Or you could make two main dishes. Try having salad with every meal, or if you don't eat all your meals with your spouse, make yours the way you like. Stop making meat for every meal. Meat for breakfast lunch and dinner can be gross and unappetizing.

This is a good recipe for grilled asparagaus that everyone loves.
Grilled Asparagus Spears Recipe courtesy Bob Blumer
Show: The Surreal Gourmet
Episode: Thrilling Grilling





1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and peeled, see Cook's Note
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt

Preheat a grill.
Place asparagus on a plate. Drizzle oil over the asparagus and turn spears until they are coated. Sprinkle with salt and turn again.

Grill asparagus for 5 minutes over a hot grill. Each minute or so, roll each spear 1/4 turn. Asparagus should begin to brown in spots (indicating that the natural sugars are caramelizing) but should it not be allowed to char. Dripping oil may cause flare-ups. Keep a glass, or spray bottle of water handy to spritz on coals, if necessary.

Remove from grill and serve immediately (eating spears with your fingers enhances the experience).


Cook's Note: Look for firm asparagus stalks with firm deep green or purplish tips. Also check the bottom of the spears. If they are dried up, chances are they have been sitting around for too long. Trim off the tough bottom of the spear by grasping each end and bending it gently until it snaps at its natural point of tenderness, usually 2/3 of the way down the spear. If the spear is less than 6 inches long, chances are it has already been trimmed for you. Then take a vegetable peeler and peel off the outer skin of the lower half of the remaining stalk.

Answer 4

There are tons of veg recipes on the Internet. I'd not try pure vegan just yet--- take it in stages--- especially for your husband.There are two outstanding author of veg cookbooks: Louise Hagler has written several cookbooks featuring tofu--- and believe it or not, the recipes come out delicious! (Tofu Cookery is one)
Miriam Kaspin (Hospodar) has written a couple excellent books which contain all kinds of vegetarian foods--- some with dairy--from all over the world. She wrote "Heaven's Banquet" and "Age of Enlightenment Cookbook"--- they both have everything from simple soups to fancy desserts--and so far I've yet to come across one that doesn't come out really good. Everyone enjoys them when I cook them--- veg or non-veg alike.
Enjoy your healthier lifestyle!

Answer 5

I love pasta alfredo, Kelsey's makes it as Cajun Chicken Alfredo, but I like it without chicken, Here is my version

Linguine Noodles
Alfredo Sauce
Mix together / Once in the bowl you put a tablespoon of fried sliced mushrooms, in other corner a tablespoon of chopped
tomatoes, and other corner table spoon of pesto, and finally in the last corner 1 table spoon of chopped green onions. Chop fresh basil to garnish.

Parm cheese optional

(Presentation is nice lol )

It's awesome

Answer 6

Roasted Green Beans With Peppers & Onion
Materials:
1 lb. whole frozen or fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
1 large onion, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Steps:
PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Toss vegetables with dressing in large roasting pan.
BAKE 30 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring after 15 min.
SPRINKLE with cheese. Bake an additional 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.

Answer 7

I have some good, easy ones. See the link in my profile. Check out soups, veggie, and pasta. And I'm not vegetarian, so the recipes aren't weird and your husband will like them.

Answer 8

You should sign up for the Peta newsletter. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) They sent me a free cookbook that many veggie alternate dishes. Such as eggplant parmisan, and some usually meat dishes but sub the meat for diff veggies. Its good eating to and it taste great.

http://www.peta.org/

Answer 9

Easy Broccoli Quiche
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, minced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Over medium-low heat melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onions, garlic and broccoli. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft. Spoon vegetables into crust and sprinkle with cheese.
Combine eggs and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in melted butter. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until center has set.


Harvest Pumpkin Soup
INGREDIENTS
2 small sugar pumpkin
3 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons sour cream
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Cut pumpkins in half and scoop out seeds. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Place pumpkins, flesh side down on the cookie sheet and roast until soft to the touch, about 45 minutes. Remove pumpkins from oven and let cool. Once pumpkins are cool scrape flesh from skins into a food processor. Discard skins.
Add chicken stock to the pumpkin and puree. Pour soup into a large saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in cream, nutmeg, sage and salt. Mix well and remove from heat. Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream

steak salad
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak
8 cups romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup walnuts

1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven on broiler setting. Broil steaks for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Allow to cool, then slice into bite-size pieces.
On chilled plates, arrange lettuce, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Sprinkle with blue cheese and walnuts. Top with steak slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and smoke flavoring. Drizzle over salad


some simple things can also make good meals
like omletts, toased sanwiches, simple salads, stir fry's veggie burgers, fish and chips etc...

Answer 10

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