The Green Cutting Board

Green Cutting Board Vegan Worcestershire Sauce

2007-07-07T11:56:00.000-04:00

Like the original Worcestershire sauce our vegan version is a study in evolution, carefully crafted over time and taste – as we remember it- and subject to inspired wiki taste testers everywhere.However we can’t say enough about Bryanna’s inspired cookery, which is the basis for our own version, thanks Bry, we’re ever indebted.If you don’t know Bryanna’s vegan artistry, shame on you.Ingredients:1

Manburger time

2007-06-11T21:27:00.000-04:00

This weekend, when your mouth says grill and your energy level says delivery try this super easy double, spicy blackbean burger with bacon, cheese and salsa.Yeah baby, a manburger for Dad's Day. This hearty burger is good to go for the Great American Backyard Campout, June 23rd, no fuss, no frig and easy healthy. Check it out.Ingredients:2 Morningstar Farms "Spicy Blackbean Burger" patties2

Green tomato cake

2007-05-15T14:56:00.000-04:00

Like everything in the South, tradition determines much of the character and flavor of this unusual cake.The original recipe calls for eggs and or sour cream, both plentiful and well liked on the farms of the old South. We've updated the recipe to make it both healthier as well as vegetarian by eliminating the eggs and sour cream; the green tomatoes add plenty of moisture and a slightly tartness

Greener "Powerhouse" sandwich

2006-08-23T11:29:00.000-04:00

From our friends, the lunch bunch, at Greener Mag a healthy alternative to the "triple decker with cheese and a side of fries," oh yeah babe. Ingredients:2 - 1 inch slices sunflower seed bread1 - 1/2 inch slice dill Havarti cheese, bread size1 thick slice fresh tomato4 thin slices fresh cucumbera generous amount of fresh sproutsyour favorite ranch dressingPreparation:Build your Powerhouse from

Wah'l nuts to that neatloaf pilgrim

2006-08-11T14:46:00.000-04:00

A couple of years ago we introduced The Green Cutting Board's version of neatloaf, but that was then and this is now. Our new, updated version features some bright "southwestern" flavors with a little kick that doesn't take anything away from that southern comfort dish we're sure the Duke would have been happy to set a spell for.Southwestern Neatloaf with walnuts, bacon and chipotle

Reese's Frozen Peanut Butter Cake

2006-03-13T21:26:00.000-05:00

Some instant cake mixes are vegan by default, providing you resist the temptation to add non-vegan ingredients like eggs. A half serving (2 ozs) of unsweetened apple sauce makes up the liquid and adds a bit of richness and texture to this irresistible dessert.Without fuss we present,Reese’s Frozen Peanut Butter CakeThe Green Cutting BoardIngredients/method1/2 Box Duncan Hines “Devil’s Food

Pralines

2005-12-28T11:51:00.000-05:00

For our Creole Christmas we found this great Holiday version of the southern classic at Beauty Food Joy, a Southern Blogger. Amy takes an extra step or two to give her Pralines a very special Holiday spice and narrates the slightly 'spicy' history of these wonderful sweets. We've borrowed Amy's recipe and veganized it for you. Joyeux Noël Ingredients2 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 Cups (12-

Vegetarian Mom's Sacrifice for Meat Eating Family

2005-12-26T10:28:00.000-05:00

The following reprinted with permission from The Savvy Vegetarian Judy Kingsbury from her feature feature column in Greener Magazine, The Green AdvisorDear Judy,I have been a vegetarian since I was a little kid. Meat just seems to turn my stomach, even the thought of it. The problem is that I married a man who loves meat and wants our children to eat meat. I have been very frustrated in trying

Southern fried porridge

2005-08-25T00:43:00.000-04:00

From our friends at Greener Magazine who waste nothingIf there is one thing common to a southern kitchen it is great leftovers otherwise known as 'musgoes', and go they will when you serve up this hearty breakfast of fried porridge, sausage and peach syrup.Ingredients1/2 Cup day old oatmeal porridge compacted and chilled overnight2 Tbls soy spread1 smoked soy sausage 1 fresh, ripe peach

2005-08-20T14:36:00.000-04:00

anyone?Gorgeous fruit, a rainy day and scrabble with friends is just about the perfect prelude to this lasagna Florentine. Round it out with a cool Italian ice and even a rainy day in Florida beats everything else.Ingredients1 12 oz package no boil lasagna3 medium tomatoes1 12 can tomato sauce2 Tbls tomato paste4 ounces good red wine1 10 oz pkg fresh spinach1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup

TV dinner

2005-08-08T16:38:00.000-04:00

Whether the TV dinner was the brain child of recently deceased Swanson super salesman Gerry Thomas or the product of UFO induced mass hypnosis doesn't really matter for in the long run it's the memory that counts of all those meals in front of the tube with your favorite TV family and these frozen wonders the TV diner.Soylisbury steak with mushroom gravy 2 frozen soy patties1/2 lb of fresh green

Mushroom Bolognese

2005-08-03T10:55:00.000-04:00

Classic taste of Bologna with this easy, 4 step vegetarian dishIngredients2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 pound mushrooms, stems removed and quartered and quartered (finely dice the stems and reserve)1 small yellow onion, diced 1 fresh garlic clove, crushed3 Tbls fresh oregano, torn1/2 cup Merlot2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 small ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/2 pound fresh pasta, cooked al dente

General Daw's Green Beans

2005-07-19T22:25:00.000-04:00

Ingredients1 pound fresh green beans2 soy sausage patties, diced1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced4 ounces extra firm tofu, drained2 C cooked white rice1/4 C rice wine or white wine 2 Tbls rice wine or white wine vinegar2 Tbls chopped garlic1 Tbls sesame oil1 Tbls veg oil1 Tbls vegetable boullion paste1 Tbls soy sauce1 tsp red pepper flakes1/2 tsp diced gingerPreparationSteam the green beans in a

Grilled vegetables with Provolone

2005-07-04T12:58:00.000-04:00

A perfect combination of fresh veggies, smoked Provolone served open face makes this a grill master's choice sure to please the vegetarians in the family.Ingredients1 small to medium eggplant4-1/4" slices Vadalia onion2-1/2" slices Ugly Ripe Tomato 4 slices soy Provolone cheese2 tsps sea salt2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil2 thick slices Vienna bread (a sturdy bread that will hold up on the grill)

Cashew caramel cookies

2005-06-28T22:54:00.000-04:00

We took this southern classic and made a few genteel changes that guarantee a perfect every time treat for your summer backyard guests and a spectacular taste they wont believe is vegan.Ingredients1 2/3 Cups all purpose flour2 1/2 Cups roasted, salted cashews8 Tbls soy spread, softened2 Tbls + 1 tsp canola oil3/4 Cup packed light brown sugar1 tsp pure vanilla extractCaramel1/2 cup raw sugar2 Tbls

Two cool summer desserts

2005-06-02T16:55:00.000-04:00

With the portent of another hot summer's approach these two cool and glamorous desserts will be sure to please vegans and non vegetarians alike. Try them, you'll be much admired for your cool.First this Sweet and savory combination of summer's sweet cantaloupe and peppery vegan feta cheeseIngredients 1/2 tsp whole black peppers1/2 ripe cantaloupe, seeded8 ounces of vegan feta cheese divided in 4(

Greener Magazine

2005-05-17T21:58:00.000-04:00

Introducing our newest sister publication 'Greener' the definitive guide to greening your health, your environment, your future. Over the months to come we'll bring you shiningly new creative ways to shop, work, entertain, invest, live, love and learn in a greener, healthier world.Greener Magazine is committed to you, the Earth and the environment. We will test every product, service and solution

Desserts are the best reward

2005-05-04T13:08:00.000-04:00

When it comes to eating folks invariably lean to their taste for guidance, sorry Food Pyramid guys. In our kitchens at GCB great taste is our guide as well. So we were pleased recently when one of our favorite deserts was selected by Nellie and Joes 'Famous' Lime Juice in Key West, FL for inclusion in their key lime recipes.We are therefore very pleased to repost our Vegan Key Lime Pie, desserts

That dawg don't hunt

2005-04-30T01:00:00.000-04:00

The feeling of being a Southerner is best described by knowing that, in your heart, you understand this story... and having an uncle by marriage whose name is Pap.My husband and I vacationed in Louisiana this past summer and we were pleasantly surprised to find that contrary to our expectations, we're both vegetarians; there was plenty of great food to enjoy, especially once we had escaped the

Block party: What it means to be Southern

2005-04-18T14:00:00.000-04:00

Southern Blogs Ring, the premier source on Southern culture, manner, missive and nostalgia will be holding a group blog to celebrate being alive, southern and free all at the same time.You’ll are cordially invited Saturday April 30th to attend our first neighborhood cotillion and brunch.The menu will be a light repast of Southern classics and down home cooked tales served up with Southern style

Broccoli and pepper au gratin

2005-04-18T11:08:00.000-04:00

Ingredients1 large head fresh broccoli*2 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium red bell pepper cut into large pieces1 tsp chopped garlic1/2 tsp mushroom bouillon3 Tbls flour2 Tbls vegetable oil3/4 C cold water1/3 C each vegetarian: cheddar, mozzarella, Monterey jack, Romano cheesesea salt, oregano, basil and parsley to tastePreparationCut broccoli florets and place in a steamer along with red

Spaghetti pie

2005-04-09T16:47:00.000-04:00

If you're like us and always wind up with left over pasta, here's a great next day serve up that's bound to be as good or better than the original.IngredientsLeft over spaghetti, any amountLeft over vegan spaghetti sauce, any amount1/2 cup chopped fresh green pepper4 ounces chopped button mushrooms1/2 small onion, chopped1/2 ripe tomato, chopped2 ounces thin sliced soy salamisome garlicsome

Fried green tomatoes

2005-04-04T10:56:00.000-04:00

Our street woke up this morning to this very charming reminder that "Earth Day" is just around the corner - April 22 - and oh, by the way, on our neighbor's drive, compliments of his young daughter Annette.Ingredients4 large green tomatoes2 cups plain white corn meal1 1/2 tablespoon salt1/2 cup cooking oil1/2 tsp Creole seasoning mixPinch of black pepperPreparationWash the tomatoes and pat dry.

deSunserts*

2005-04-01T17:41:00.000-05:00

Living and working in Florida has its rewards. The ocean, sand, sunsets and tart, native key limes. To help celebrate Earth Day and Soy Month in April this vegetarian soy redux of a splendid Southern classic, Key Lime Pie. IngredientsGraham cracker crust:1-1/4 Cups graham cracker crumbs6 Tbls soft vegan soy spreadFilling:12 ounces firm tofu1/3 C powdered sugar1/4 C Key lime juicezest of 1 large

Mustard greens with mushroom steak and pasta

2005-03-30T21:34:00.000-05:00

Ingredients2 ounces soy steak cut into strips1 Portabella mushroom cut into strips1 small onion chopped8 ounces bow tie pasta2 ounces good Merlot1 dried bay leaf1 Tbls spicy yellow mustard1 tsp mushroom concentrate4 ounces water1 Tbls olive tapinade1/2 tsp dried parsley1/2 Tbls dried basilsea salt and fresh ground black pepper to tastePreparationCook the pasta el dente in salted water. Sauté soy

Brussels sprouts with mushrooms and artichoke hearts

2005-03-27T17:15:00.000-05:00

Earthy garden casserole for your vegan spring brunch.Ingredients12 ounces fresh Brussels sprouts8 ounces button mushrooms halved1-8 ounce tin prepared* artichoke hearts drained (save the liquid for soup base)1 1/2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil1 Tbls vegan soy spread sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to tastePreparationSlice off 1/4" of the base and remove outer leaves from each sprout. Pierce

Ham wrapped asparagus with tapenade

2005-03-25T14:51:00.000-05:00

Vegetarian Easter brunch continuedIngredients4 ounces soy ham slices(12 slices cut in 1/2)24 ounces fresh asparagus cut 4" (save the lower stems for soup base)2 Tbls grated soy Parmesan (optional)For the tapenade:3-4 ounces capers, drained and rinsed2 tsp Dijon mustardfresh basil2 tsps olive oil12 green olives chopped1 tbsp red wine vinegarsalt and freshly ground black pepperPreparationPlace the

Garden Tomato Tart

2005-03-24T12:31:00.000-05:00

Ingredients2 Tbls soy milk2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions2 teaspoons vegetable oil (not olive oil)4 or 5 ripe tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick1/2 Tbls extra-virgin olive oil2 Tbls grated soy Parmesan Kosher saltFreshly ground pepper, to taste1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced in ribbonsPreparationPosition rack in the center of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.Place

Ballymaloe

2005-03-16T22:00:00.000-05:00

Irish stew, "ballymaloe" or "stobhach gaelach" in Gaelic, is traditionally made of lamb. We prefer our lambs "hooved and romping a spring day." Spring brings the good root crops and fresh herbs, all the better to make a stew. The root vegetables add flavor and thickening as well as sustenance. Some cooks add turnips or parsnips and barley when available, but best use potatoes and save the barley

Vegetarian special 14" Pizza $4.87

2005-03-12T16:52:00.000-05:00

We started thinking about the virtues of home cooking, fresh ingredients, cooking together, leftovers, friendly surroundings and then it occurred to us, by staying at home you save money to. How much you wonder? Well, at $15.20 plus tip which comes to $18 from the local pizza franchise we saved a healthy $13 with our home made vegetarian special. Ingredients1 lb fresh pizza dough (from the bakery

White Chili

2005-03-02T23:55:00.000-05:00

Ingredients1 medium vidalia (or other sweet) onion1 small yellow squash, medium pieces1/2 medium zucchini, medium pieces1/2 yellow bell pepper, medium pieces4 ounces button mushrooms, large pieces 1 tsp chopped garlic1/2 medium jalapeno, diced1 12 ounce can Great Northern beans, drained1 tsp cumin*1/2 tsp white pepper*1/2 tsp oregano*1/2 tsp vegetable bouillon paste1 Tbls vegetable oil4 ounces (8

Boeuf Bourguignon Sauté

2005-02-18T22:19:00.000-05:00

Ingredients4 ounces 'bifteck vegetarien' sliced8 ounces thick sliced mushrooms1/2 medium onion sliced1/2 Cup vegan Burgundy wine1 Cup eggless ribbon pasta1 Tbls olive oil1 tsp chopped garlic1 tsp vegan spread1 tsp vegetarian bouillon pastecracked black pepper to tastePreparationSlice the vegetarian beefsteak into 1/4" strips. Sauté the onion and sliced mushrooms in oil with 1/2 tsp vegan spread

Butternut squash ravioli

2005-02-14T20:41:00.000-05:00

Ingredientsfilling1 small butternut squash1/4 Cup vegan merlot2 Tbls dark molasses2 Tbls vegan spread2 Tbls balsamic vinegar2 Tbls grated soy Parmesan1 tsp rubbed sage1 tsp dried tarragon1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1/4 tsp ground nutmegKosher salt and ground black pepper to tastepasta1 Cup all purpose flour1 rounded Tbls soy flour1 1/2 Tbls olive oil2 tsp baking soda1/2 Cup waterPreparationPreheat

Spicy Seitan l'orange

2005-02-01T22:08:00.000-05:00

excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board Press, 2005 Ingredients 2 Cups cooked eggless ribbon pasta 3-4 ounces seitan thin sliced 1/2 medium sliced onion 1/2 red bell pepper sliced 1/2 fresh orange 2-3 ounces sliced portabella mushroom 1 Tbls chopped garlic 2 tsps chili oil 1/2 tsp mushroom bouillon paste 1/2 tsp canola oil 1/2 Cup water Preparation Squeeze the juice

Southwestern squash con avocado

2005-01-31T20:46:00.000-05:00

Ingredients 1 Acorn squash 1/2 Cup cooked black beans 1/2 Cup diced onion 1/2 Cup cooked rice 1/2 Cup sliced Portabella Mushrooms 1/2 ripe avocado (diced) 1/3 Cup thin sliced green bell pepper 1/3 Cup soy sausage 1/3 Cup prepared salsa 1/3 Cup vegan white wine (Frey sauvignon Blanc) 2 Tbls canola oil 3 tsp soy spread 1 tsp chopped garlic pinch Cajun seasoning hot sauce salt, black pepper to

File gumbo

2005-01-22T13:57:00.000-05:00

Ingredients the 'Trinity' 1/2 medium yellow onion diced 2 stalks celery diced 1/2 green bell pepper diced 1 Tbls vegetable oil Base 16 ounces vegetable broth 1 Tbls chopped garlic 1 fresh tomato cut in eighth's 1/2 Cup fresh corn kernels 1 zucchini chunked 4 ounces mushrooms chunked 1/3 red bell pepper chunked 2 soy 'smoked' sausages sliced 1/2 cup white rice Finish 6 to 8 fresh okra pods

Schwarzwalder Kirschtorte for 2

2005-01-19T20:26:00.000-05:00

Blackforest cherry cake Nancy came home with this small, volcano shaped bundt pan the other day and said it was for baking Monkey Bread. Well, here's an alternative use for those who want a portion for 2 of serious dessert, it's volcanic and vegan. Ingredients Cake 1/2 boxed cake mix (Pillsbury white cake) 1/3 Cup Nestle unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 Cup water 1/3 Cup vegetable oil 2 tsp

Southwest Cacerola

2005-01-16T11:29:00.000-05:00

The origins of the casserole are many and differ from culture to culture though the word probably derives from the "old" French casse - break, however, the meaning is usually the same, a meal cooked slowly and long in a single pot. Ingredients 1/2 large onion, sliced 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 8 ounces (1/2 can) cooked red beans 8 ounces (1/2 can) refried beans 1 tomato cut in 1/8ths 8 baked

Vegetarians take notice, stuffed shells - it's what's for lunch

2005-01-12T05:57:00.000-05:00

My wife who works for a major American corporation, which I won't mention by name, was invited to a conference yesterday along with dozens of other associates from around the country. The morning's business of meeting and greeting having concluded everyone hungrily gathered for lunch catered by a well known local vendor. Now, Nancy who has traveled extensively for the company was reconciled to

Baked Stuffed Onions

2005-01-07T20:54:00.000-05:00

"A fragrant big stuffed onion is a most edible object all by itself..." Julia Child's homage to the lowly onion from her 1993 classic The Way to Cook. Julia Child was a consummate cook. Trained at Cordon Blu her heritage continues to instruct the art and style of great cuisine. Vegetarian cooks would do well to possess this book. Ingredients A saucepan of boiling water, for peeling A large

Son of Broccoflower

2005-01-04T20:07:00.000-05:00

I honestly do not know from whence came this impossibly green hybrid other than to say it appeared one day during a sudden meteor shower...and it said, "feed me", and so I did. Ingredients 1 head broccoflower 1/2 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 tsp dried rosemary 2 ounces soy Swiss cheese 2 ounces soy cheddar cheese 2 ounces herbed feta cheese* Preparation Wash and separate the broccoflower

This French toast gets the "nog"

2005-01-02T10:05:00.000-05:00

It seems that every year this seasonal tradition - Holiday "Nog" - ends up the last of the leftovers. The great thing about this drink is that, unlike its egg based counterpart, soy nog stays naturally fresh, refrigerated - and makes this rich French toast breakfast a snap. Ingredients 1 C soy egg nog 1/4 tsp vanilla a dash or two of cinnamon 2 1" slices of French bread 1 Tbls vegetable oil

Nancy's First Night Soup

2005-01-01T17:54:00.000-05:00

Born of tradition and improved over time, this meal-in-a-bowl is the perfect start to the New Year - welcome 2005. Ingredients 2 12 ounce can black eyed peas 1 12 ounce can stewed tomatoes 1 12 ounce can vegetable broth 2 vegetarian Italian sausage sliced 2 Cups chopped collard greens 1 Tbls olive oil 2 tsp chopped garlic 1/2 tsp rubbed sage 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 medium onion

Creole Baked Beans

2004-12-28T21:52:00.000-05:00

Ingredients 1 small onion (diced) 1 16 ounce can white beans (undrained) 1 16 ounce can navy beans (undrained) 4 slices vegan soy bacon (diced) 1/3 Cup brown sugar 1/4 Cup ketchup 1 Tbls vegan Dijon mustard 1 Tbls vegetable oil 2 tsp Tony Cachere's "Creole Seasoning" 1 tsp Liquid Smoke Mesquite 1/2 tsp Louisiana hot sauce 1/8 tsp white pepper Preparation This is so easy, y'all gonna pick up

Chowda and beer bread

2004-12-26T19:03:00.000-05:00

When it's cold outside and you need something warming and hardy, cook up a batch of white bean chowder and beer bread. White Bean Chowder 1 1/2 cups dried great Northern beans2 slices Soy bacon, crumbled1 onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 carrots, chopped2 celery stalks, chopped1 16-oz can vegetable broth1 bay leaf2 large potatoes, diced1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp

Mc Lefse egg sausage and cheese

2004-12-26T09:33:00.000-05:00

Culinary memoirs of a youth misspent Ingredients 1 8" dia lefse - prepared ahead 1 1/2" slice of firm tofu pressed between clean towel to dry 2 oz soy cheddar 1 soy sausage link 1/2 tsp soy spread salt and pepper to taste Preparation Cook the sausage in a fry pan with 1/2 tsp soy spread. In the same pan saute the tofu on one side only until golden brown. Top the tofu with cheese cover and

Starbucks Peppermint Brownie

2004-12-20T08:14:00.000-05:00

Our friend Todd and his talented crew at Top Secret Recipes have come through again and conjured the makings of Starbucks sinfully rich Peppermint Brownie. Of course we cheerfully converted it to this equally decadent vegan version just in time for Christmas 2004. Ingredients Brownies 1 19-20 ounce box fudge brownie mix (we used Duncan Hines, it is vegan) 1/2 Cup soy spread, melted 1/4 Cup

Snow Cream and Southern miscellany

2004-12-18T07:22:00.000-05:00

One week to Christmas and we thought it was time to start planning the menu, but first a glance around the net to reprise some nostalgic oldies. A friend of ours recently opined that there is room at the table for everyone, he was speaking of the recently concluded US elections and aftermath but I took it to apply as well to the literal table. This year why not try a joint venture culinaire;

Peasant food, healthy food

2004-12-07T17:21:00.000-05:00

There are many nouveau cuisines abroad these days but none can beat the authenticity or appeal of good home cooking. So, if someone offers you a new take on an old recipe don't run to the imported food section just use what is home grown and make your own healthy version of peasant food. Potato and Bean Enchiladas excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board Press, 2004

Delecata Baked with Savory Stuffing and Black Beans

2004-12-01T14:29:00.000-05:00

If you have overlooked this squash thinking it looked plain and therefore flavorless, time to reconsider. It's called the 'Delicata Delicioso' and with good reason. Not as sweet as the acorn squash but with a rich buttery flavor it readily supports this savory stuffing with onion, garlic and a touch of carrot for sweetness. excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks" Book The Green Cutting Board, 2004

Happy Thanksgiving

2004-11-25T11:04:00.000-05:00

Creole Thanksgiving Roast excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board Press, 2004 Ingredients 1 large sweet potato 1 6 oz pkg soy turkey slices 4 cups seasoned bread stuffing 1 small onion 1 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries 1/2 cup orange juice 6 Tbsp vegan spread 1/2 cup raw sugar 1 tsp Dijon mustard Creole seasoning sage salt pepper Preparation Prepare the stuffing

An egg is an egg, or is it?

2004-11-22T10:08:00.000-05:00

It may seem nonsensical to substitute tofu for the whole egg in this sandwich since there is some egg white in the soy strip but that simple switch reduces the cholesterol from 213 milligrams to 0 and increases the protein by 28% according to figures provided by the Egg Nutrition Center. Breakfast sandwich Appearance is everything, when it looks this good - you can be sure it will satisfy

Thanksgiving 2004, stuffed, baked acorn squash

2004-11-19T20:20:00.000-05:00

Before dessert, before the main course and prior to the side dishes what a true Thanksgiving meal needs is a traditional American gourd cooked up sweet and savory. Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board Press, 2004 Ingredients 2 whole acorn squash 1 tsp. soy spread 1/2 C. wild or long-grain rice 1 Tbsp. finely minced onion 1-1/4 C.

Wedding Soup

2004-11-10T15:13:00.000-05:00

excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board Press, 2004 Italian wedding soup known as Minestra Maritata has little to do with weddings. Maritata is the Italian word for marriage - a marriage in this case between different vegetables. Culinary history confirms that recipes for soups of this type were called simply, minestrone. Ancient Roman culinary traditions have that,

Cool blue green Thanksgiv...eeng

2004-11-07T16:07:00.000-05:00

November, a cold snap in Fla.(60s) and the advent of our annual Vegetarian Thanksgiving reminds us that this year we're settin' out a cool blue Cajun feast for the first holiday meal of the season. To kick off the festivities and in honor of those intrepid cyclers who finished the first end-to-end run; Maine to Key West along the East Coast Greenway, and because we always start with dessert we

Inaugural "East Coast Greenway" bicycle tour finishes in Key West

2004-11-01T11:06:00.000-05:00

Key West, Florida - Nov. 3, 2004 - On Sept. 12 a group of cyclists departed Calais, Maine aiming to be the first people ever to traverse the full length of the East Coast Greenway, the nation's first long-distance urban, shared-use trail for non-motorized users. Some 2,800 miles and 53 days later they have finally achieved their common goal, concluding the historic ride in Key West, Fla.

New Cook book for Vegan Day 2004

2004-10-29T13:30:00.000-04:00

Photo from; Vegan, Hamlyn Publishing, 2004 Just in time for the holidays, on the eve of Vegan Day 2004, the Diamond Jubilee, we received a copy of Vegan, by vegan chef Tony Weston and nutritional tharapist Yvonne Bishop; publishers, Hamlyn. Published for The Vegan Society and released to coincide with World Vegan Day celebrations, the new 120 plus page vegan cookbook is in full color, and

Southern Blogs back on line

2004-10-25T21:07:00.000-04:00

A rich heritage of Southern blogging has reemerged as the new Southern Blogs Ring. Full of good reading, eating, the politics and probity of the south all wrapped up for the holidays in a new and improved Southern Blogs Ring. There is a special blog, the Southern Blogs Home, where you can display your Link banner, post comments, make suggestions to expand and improve the Blog Ring and check in

Crepes with curried banana and raisins

2004-10-24T13:41:00.000-04:00

Almost everyone has their favorite restaurants or diners, some place that you know and that knows you. One of ours is Benedict's in Dunedin. Benedict's serves great food consistently and they do something else that makes them special to vegetarians, they will make changes to the menu on request. We give you Benedict's Indian omelet, for vegetarians - no eggs, using crepes instead, delicious. We

Hot Kentucky chicken ham sandwiches with gravy and mashed potatoes

2004-10-23T21:55:00.000-04:00

OK, it's a mouthful, but isn't that the point? Ingredients sandwiches 2 vegetarian chicken patties 4 slices vegetarian soy ham 4 slices of whole grain bread gravy (roux) 2 ounces sliced mushrooms 3 Tbls vegetable oil 3 Tbls all purpose flour 1 tsp vegetable bouillon paste 1 tsp soy spread 3/4 Cup water 1/4 Cup Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey black ground pepper to taste 1 Cup mashed

Boeuf Bourguignon

2004-10-22T20:28:00.000-04:00

This recipe started as a vegetarian homage to great French cuisine and ended somewhere south of the Greek archipelago with a nod to the Chilean highlands. You can use a merlot from Maipo - Santiago de Chile or an Agiorgitiko from Greece. excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board, 2004 Ingredients 4 oz soy steak sliced 1 cup flat noodles 4 oz sliced mushrooms 1 small

Kitchen garden soup

2004-10-13T17:45:00.000-04:00

My grandmothers both had kitchen gardens on their farms, gardens from which grew this and other great recipes. Ingredients 1 bunch leeks 4 oz mushrooms 1 medium potato 1 tsp vegetarian bouillon 1/3 cup vermouth 2 Tbls soy spread 1 tsp cane sugar 2 1/2 cups water 1 oz smoked Gouda (soy cheese if vegan) salt and pepper to taste Preparation Wash the potato and cut into 3/4" cubes. Bring to

World Vegetarian Month, 2004

2004-10-05T14:50:00.000-04:00

Inaugurated in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society October 1st is International Vegetarian Day and kicks off a month long celebration around the world. Governments, organizations and individuals are encouraged to observe the occasion through education, conferencing, festivals, social events or simply by coming together as friends and family to enjoy a vegetarian experience. This

The Goose Way path as instruction

2004-09-27T22:33:00.000-04:00

What do Animal Farm, Watership Down and The Handmaid's Tale have in common? They were all, most likely, devoured by John Barlow British author of Eating Mammals. In his new collection of 3 novella's Barlow uses a Wives Tale strategy to instruct through motif the ways of man in crafting his complex relationship to animals. Sometimes political, at other times with child-like wonder Barlow

Martha Stewart Chili Pot Pie

2004-09-23T20:09:00.000-04:00

We created this vegan pie after Martha's take on Joseph Bonanno Jr's False Alarm Vegetable Chili, just because Martha always keeps her "t". Ingredients 1 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium carrot cut into chunks 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and

Southern Blogs

2004-09-21T11:54:00.000-04:00

Detail from: To Have and Have Not by Christopher M. Still ...are back. Thanks to Adam at A Single Southern Guy In America we who blog in the warm, sunny and sometimes tempestuous south have a soap box once more. To celebrate the occasion we're reprising this most antebellum of desserts the Magnolia Pie Ingredients 1 1/2 cups unbleached cane sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup soy

Southern Food Blogs, southern comfort

2004-09-15T20:12:00.000-04:00

Those of us that live under the eternal warmth and comfort of the southern sun have few concerns beyond this, we live surrounded by the sea and endure her occasional petulance. Six hours to landfall and Ivan rages toward the coast. The third major hurricane this season now threatens the "catcher's mitt" from New Orleans to Tallahassee. Two hundred miles west, out in the Gulf, Ivan kicks up

Hurricane Cinnamon Buns

2004-09-11T22:26:00.000-04:00

Looking at these satellite images of swirled cloud masses for a solid month now we have finally yielded to subliminal suggestion and storm fatigue. The result, The Green Cutting Board's version of cinnamon buns; "Hurricane Twists" and coffee over the morning news. Ingredients 1 tin of Pillsbury's original crescent rolls 1/2 cup walnuts roughly chopped 1/4 cup vegan spread 1/3 cup brown

Mushroom, Black bean, and Spinach Burritos

2004-08-28T16:28:00.000-04:00

"Burrito" or small burro isn't a worthy appellation for this hardy interpretation of Mexico's favorite wrap. Ingredients 1 large white onion, diced 8 ounces button mushrooms, finely chopped 1 Tbls vegetable oil 1/2 lb fresh spinach 1 tsp garlic, diced 1 can black beans, drained 1/4 Cup water 1 tsp ground cumin 4 ounces of soy pepper jack cheese 4 fresh tortillas 1/2 cup taco sauce 1/2 tsp

Onion mushroom pot stew

2004-08-26T21:19:00.000-04:00

excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board, 2004 Yes, we know this looks like onion soup, but trust us, the mushrooms and flour make it a hearty 'noreaster' stew. Ingredients 1/2 baguette, 6-3/4" slices 2 Tbls olive oil 2 Tbls soy spread 1 large white onion sliced 1/2 lb button mushrooms quartered 1 tsp chopped fresh garlic 2 tsp vegetable bouillon paste 1/2 Cup water 1/

Southern Comfort/ Peach Crisp

2004-08-15T19:30:00.000-04:00

excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board, 2004 Ingredients 1 Ripe peach pealed and sliced 2 Plums sliced 1 Tin Pillsbury Original crescent rolls 2 Tbls soy spread 1/2 Cup brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375 unroll dough on a non-stick baking pan coat with soy spread and brown sugar place sliced peaches and plums alternating in rows bake for 30 minutes or

In Hurricane Charley's sights

2004-08-12T08:49:00.000-04:00

In the box with two hurricanes approaching Florida's west coast, the first time on record that has happened, anywhere, it seems like a good time to do what all good journals do and publish a community advisory, so here goes. Let me begin by telling you that I've lived and worked on the Gulf Coast now for 8 years and this is our fourth hurricane advisory. That being said I still am not entirely

Key lime pie, not just for vegan conchs

2004-08-01T18:16:00.000-04:00

Conch (pronounced "konk"), a resident of the Florida Keys Key lime (small, tart, green lime) vegan (...no animal or dairy products) Key Lime Pie excerpt from:A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board, 2004 Ingredients 1 can sweetened condensed soya milk* 1/2 cup key lime juice (bottled is fine) 8 oz soy cream cheese 1/2 cup dissolved agar agar (allow to cool slightly) 1 8" graham

Penne rigate and mushroom Bourguignon

2004-07-29T20:33:00.000-04:00

Rome dominated the region now known as Burgundy in central Europe for centuries. They brought order, roads, empire and citizenship as well as a strong appetite for hearty cuisine. Bourguignon formed part of what the Romans called "Gallia Lugdunensis" (Celtic Gaul). In 486 the Franks, under Clovis I, overthrew Syagrius, the last Roman governor in Gaul and France was born. Mushroom Bourguignon

Avocado and White Bean Soup

2004-07-18T21:10:00.000-04:00

This soup combination of cool lime, avocado and white bean is inspired by the savory fare of western moon lit trails and bright Florida nights on the gulf coast. excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks’ Book, The Green Cutting Board Press, 2004 Ingredients 1 16 oz can white beans 1/2 ripe avocado 4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 sweet onion diced 2 tsp vegetable oil 1/2 tsp cumin 1/4

Polly Bergen's Chili

2004-07-05T21:12:00.000-04:00

editor's note: We don't usually publish the author's photo with a recipe; but, if you've seen one bowl of chili...well, can you blame us. Nancy found this recipe in a copy of Parade Cookbook, "1978" and with one slight cutting board room edit created this vegan rendition that retains all the great taste and star quality of a classic chili Polly Bergen’s Chili veganexcerpt from : A

Beggin Your Vegan

2004-06-30T20:32:00.000-04:00

The Green Cutting Board would like to correct an error from our publication dated 6.20.04 "No Name Wraps", which we inadvertently labeled vegan. Our friend Ryan who writes the Veg Blog kindly advised us that "Morningstar Farms" bacon strips are not vegan, they contain egg white. We apologize for any unintended misrepresentation and have corrected the recipe. You can still keep the recipe vegan

Famous Secret recipes

2004-06-29T15:13:00.000-04:00

T.G.I.Friday's Broccoli Cheese Soup We veganized this original recipe and republished it with the permission of Top Secret Recipes. Find your favorite "secret recipe" and create your own vegan original - and let us in on the secret. This is a great veganized version of TGIF's savory Broccoli and Cheese Soup. ingredients 4 Cups vegetable broth 1 Cup water 1 Cup soy creamer 4 slices of soy

Nero-ly Missing a Point of History

2004-06-24T20:36:00.000-04:00

Nero, Emperor of Rome circa 68 A.D., is said to have favored the leek for its voice enhancing therapeutic qualities. Even if you don't perform for your fellow citizens, you'll love Nero's Leek Soup excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board, 2004 Ingredients 1 leek cut in half and cleaned (as leeks grow they pick up a lot of soil) 1/2 lb button mushrooms, cleaned and

No Name Wraps...OK, Name

2004-06-20T20:43:00.000-04:00

excerpt from A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board, 2004 We don't often call for brand name ingredients, but occasionally...well, just try these. OK. Ingredients 1/2 tin "Pillsbury" original crescent rolls (original-no lard) 4 slices "Morningstar Farms" soy bacon strips 2 "Litelife" soy dogs mustard Preparation Using 2 pair of pre-cut crescent roll wedges laid end-to-end, put

American Crocodile, Survival in the Balance

2004-06-19T21:41:00.000-04:00

This is the third in our series examining the past and problematic future of the American Crocodile. At the campus of the University of Florida, Gainesville the Crocodile Specialist Group works to provide evidence that this once robust Florida native is now sufficiently recovered from near extinction to be considered a renewable resource. Crocodylus acutus, or "American Crocodile" seen here in

It's a Croc

2004-06-12T16:23:00.000-04:00

The question is, why protect a creature, why protect any creature; the answer may come to you as you read this. It was announced earlier this year that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had taken under advisement a recommendation to down list the American Crocodile from endangered to protected which sounds for all intent and purpose a good thing, a success; a species pulled back from the brink

It's Impossible to McMess This Up

2004-06-12T11:12:00.000-04:00

Every so often there is nothing like a fried egg sandwich. Here's one guaranteed to please even the most egg-centric among us. Eggless Sausage McMuffin excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board 2004 Ingredients 2 English muffins buttered and heated through, not toasted 2 soy breakfast sausage patties 4 medium size mushrooms sliced 2 1/4" slices of extra firm tofu

Spice Tells

2004-06-09T15:08:00.000-04:00

Spiceblog from Australia digs into his particular culinaria and sends us this recipe - vegetarian if you use oil instead of ghee. Anthony writes this "talk about"... Kabli Channa Curried Chick Peas Margaret Fulton is to be thanked for this recipe. She is a kind of Grand Dame of Australian cooking and, in a country that took erm' England as its culinary inspiration, something of a

Planet City in a Bowl... An Eco Town Takes Root

2004-06-07T22:05:00.000-04:00

A poor community on the outskirts of Johannesburg paints its future green. By the year 2007, for the first time in history, humanity will be primarily an urban species — homo sapiens urbanis. Over 75 per cent of all North Americans and Europeans already live in cities, and in a few years most Southern citizens will have joined them. Each week another million people either move to or are born

NJ Announces 64 Mile Route to Connect Greenway

2004-06-02T18:06:00.000-04:00

The New Jersey Department of Transportation in partnership with the East Coast Greenway Alliance, the nonprofit organization developing a 2600-mile trail connecting cities of the eastern seaboard for non-motorized users, has unveiled the new trail route for the East Coast Greenway through northern New Jersey. NJDOT’s study identified a 64-mile route through 5 counties and 22 municipalities

Charm City Powerhouse, an Olympian Sandwich

2004-06-02T15:55:00.000-04:00

Before I had the good sense to become a vegetarian I would often eat lunch in a small health food store near Johns Hopkins Campus on Charles St - probably closed now. The store was staffed with students in robes more health gurus than short order cooks who served a variety of great veg deli-like food, meditational tsatskes and a jolt of energy called the "Powerhouse." While everything in the

Yankee BBQ Ribs and Limey Potato Salad, A Memorial Day Reunion 60 Years Ago Today

2004-05-31T21:10:00.000-04:00

Limey Potato Salad excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book, The Green Cutting Board Press, 2004 Ingredients 1/2 lb small red potatoes, boiled, cubed and cut into 1/4" cubes 1/2 cup diced red onion 2 Tbls soy mayo 1 Tbls vegetable oil 1 Tbls soy yogurt 1 Tbls chopped green chilies 1 tsp raw sugar 1 tsp fresh lime zest 1 tsp fresh lime juice cumin, cayenne and salt to taste Preparation Sauté

Animal Rights Legislation Prevails in Austrian National Assembly

2004-05-29T18:57:00.000-04:00

Austrian lawmakers this week enacted legislation that would effectively ban all forms of pet and farm animal cruelty with harsh penalties imposed of up to $18,160 per incident. Long known for their care and regard for animals Austrians by a vast majority acknowledge the law, in the words of Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel as sending a stern message to the rest of Europe and the world about

It's Friday, Memorial Day weekend eve, time to lock n' load. Light em up guys, "Barbie" ain't no doll, let Mattel ya.

2004-05-28T20:14:00.000-04:00

Last but not the least of our veg treats courtesy Cordon Vert all for Vegetarian Week. Lentil Shepherd's Pie recipe by: Cordon Vert A Traditional Favourite (Catering quantities) Read that, "Have a Party and invite all your carnivorous friends", but be sure to tell everyone it's no meat; we don't surprise them and they don't surprise us. A herby blend of lentils and potatoes baked into a

You have 30 minutes...starting, Now

2004-05-27T16:44:00.000-04:00

Fourth recipe from the Vegetarian Society to celebrate Vegetarian Week. How are you doing so far? TORTILLA BEANY BAKE recipe by:Cordon Vert Store cupboard (for those of us in the "states" who don't speak English - this means "pantry") Ingredients 5 - Herb flavoured wraps (large) 2 - medium Red onion, thinly sliced 6 oz - Frozen spinach (will defrost to 3 oz) 12 oz - Tinned Flageolet beans

Carbohydrates? Alright, Who's your Protein?

2004-05-26T23:53:00.000-04:00

Considering the current trend to lo-carb diets we began to wonder if, in fact, a great meal could be prepared which actually balanced carbs, greens and healthy nutrients without the excess pile-on of meat protein. White Spanish Casserole con Grigio excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks’ Book, The Green Cutting Board, 2004 Ingredients 1/3 large head of cauliflower (separate the floret’s) 2

Oh go ahead, start with desert... I think that's a tradition somewhere in the world, I do, really.

2004-05-26T22:58:00.000-04:00

Cordon Verte School's recipe number 3 in our celebration of Vegetarian Week on The Green Cutting Board. CARAMEL BANANA & BERRY BRIOCHE WITH ZESTED MASCARPONE recipe by Cordon Vert Gourmet Dinner – Dessert Serves 4 Prep Time:15 mins Cooking Time: 7 mins Ingredients 5 oz - vegetarian mascarpone cheese 1/2 - lime, juice and grated rind 4 - vegetarian brioche finger rolls, halved (or use

Aubergine? What...courgette

2004-05-25T20:51:00.000-04:00

This is the second in our series of original gourmet recipes celebrating Vegetarian Week from the talented chefs at Cordon Vert School. We actually had this today for lunch and what can we say... "magnifique, s'wonderful, marvelous that they should do this for you." Do try this at home, just please give it another name, maybe "The Green Plate Special." MEDITERRANEAN TIAN OF ASPARAGUS AND

One Tortoise, One Man and a few Possibilities

2004-05-25T16:20:00.000-04:00

The animals in Florida like animals everywhere are under increasing pressure; overcrowded, overrun by progress and burdened with the ominous prospect of extinction. Today was remarkable in that one got away, saved by a man who did the right thing and intervened to save not just a member of an endangered species, but a life in danger. Traveling north on Florida's infamous coast road,

2004-05-24T17:04:00.000-04:00

Five thousand years ago during an inconspicuous weekend not dissimilar to this coming Memorial Day weekend Nan and I decided to make a change that would forever alter our lives together, our health and, as it turned out, our destiny; we became vegetarians. It was not easy at first and there were plenty of pitfalls; knowing what not to eat is easy, knowing what to eat, that's another matter.

They say Starter, We say Dinner. Anyway You Slice it this Vegetarian Recipe is a Show Stopper.

2004-05-24T15:09:00.000-04:00

ARTICHOKE AND TOMATO TARTS recipe by Cordon Vert School Gourmet Dinner Starter Makes 4 individual tarts (or one large tart) Prep Time: 25 mins. Cooking Time: 15 mins Ingredients 8 oz - can Pillsbury original puff pastry (vegan) 4 oz - quark (a soft, spreadable German cream cheese (slightly tangy) (for vegan version use dairy free soft cheese) 1-9 oz - canned artichoke hearts in brine (

Not to Crow but this Muffoletta Rules the Roost-er

2004-05-23T21:10:00.000-04:00

A southern tradition from New Orleans introduced in the early 1900s the muffoletta which translates from Sicilian as "small mitten" is kin to Philly's "Cheese Steak", Tampa's "Cuban" and everybody's "Po'Boy." This is a GCB classic revised, our vegetarian version of the Muffoletta Sandwich. It's all about the olives, cher. Our chefs' Muffoletta Sandwich excerpt from: A Vegetarian Cooks' Book,

Vegetarian Week Recipes...Take a Taste Drive

2004-05-23T10:39:00.000-04:00

Monday May 24th begins "Vegetarian Week" a week long celebration of vegetarian cuisine, life style, healthy eating and community around the world. In a special week long feature The Green Cutting Board will, beginning tomorrow, publish an original gourmet vegetarian recipe along with news, updates and links to vegetarian events around the globe. The chefs at "Cordon Vert" school in

Green Pizza for Two

2004-05-21T22:44:00.000-04:00

While Nancy was outside lovingly watering her garden, supper was left in my less than capable hands, the solution: pizza from leftovers. Ingredients 2 "Mission" brand tortillas (wraps) / Mission, because they use no lard (good on them) 1 sliced ripe avocado 1/2 green pepper, sliced several button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 tomato, again, sliced olives spinach olive oil chopped garlic cheese if you