Vegetarian & Vegan

For people with a gluten allergy, finding food without gluten can be a major struggle, but you can learn how to bake gluten free bread at home so that it doesn't have to be eliminated from your diet.

Imagine having to scrutinize every single label for ingredients that may contain hidden gluten, a protein found in wheat and related grains-especially over the holidays! For more than 1.5 million Americans with celiac disease, though, avoiding gluten is critical.

For some time I have been experimenting with different ways of cooking inexpensive but healthy veggie burgers. There are six main ingredients in these veggie burgers, rice, beans, onions, carrots, and some times bread and cheese.

Tempeh is a high protein source that has become popular as people look for ways to increase the amount of protein in their diets. Many vegetarians and vegans are learning how to make tempeh because it contains no animal protein and is quite tasty.

A simple garden burger recipe might be something as easy as just a slice of tomato, a slice of eggplant and a few spices tossed in for flavor. Or you can take a garden burger recipe a bit further and mix a few veggies together to form a patty that can be grilled. It all boils down to how adventurous you want to get.

Veggie burgers can be a healthy alternative to fatty hamburgers, but all veggie burgers are not alike. They vary drastically in nutritional value, taste and added ingredients, some of which actually add fat.

Soy foods can be an important part of vegetarian cooking, and soy burgers in particular are easy to make. They are as hearty as meat burgers, and they can be a regular dish in your vegetarian diet.

This portobello mushroom burger recipe gets added flavor and richness from dark sesame oil and swiss cheese. You don't have to be a vegetarian to love this Asian-insipred flavor combination.

Going vegan doesn't mean eating leaves and swearing off cake. In fact, many vegan cake recipes are just as delicious as cakes that use animal products.

If you're new to gluten-free cooking, you may feel a bit intimidated by the idea of cooking entire gluten-free meals for every day of the week. Rest assured that you are not alone. There is a growing demand for gluten-free cookbooks and gluten-free menus.

Cooking vegetarian food does require that you think outside the butcher's case, but it need not be intimidating. Start by replacing meat in recipes you already cook, then look for vegetarian recipes that appeal to your senses, making sure to stock up on plenty of herbs and spices.

Being a vegetarian is more than just a moral choice to protect animals or to rage against distasteful conditions in farms and the like. There are many health benefits to making the choice to eliminate meat from one's diet. The benefits of being a vegetarian are numerous and can help a person live a long and full life.

Chances are you're already careful about what you eat. (You did, after all, pick up Taste for Life!) But can you imagine having to scrutinize every single label, which may or may not be accurate, for ingredients that contain hidden gluten?

The key to a nutritious and interesting vegan diet is variety. Vegan daily menus should feature different fruits, grains and vegetables not only on a daily basis, but on a meal by meal basis. While variety is good in any type of diet, vegan or not, variety is particularly necessary for a vegan to make sure that you get the proper protein and other nutritional requirements that you need to be healthy.

Veggie burgers, meatless burgers based on various vegetable proteins, are increasing in popularity today. Even small supermarkets have a selection to choose from. Whether you are choosing a veggie burger because you are a vegetarian or for health reasons, which should you pick?

Going vegan doesn't mean you have to give up sweet treats. Try out these simple recipes for delectable vegan cookies.

If you're new to cooking with tofu, you're probably on the hunt for easy tofu recipes. Here's an entire day's worth of ways to cook using tofu, each simple to follow and absolutely delicious.

Cooking kale is just as easy as sautéing some spinach or broccoli. However, a few tips may come in handy when it's time to tackle a kale-filled meal or side dish.

As more people become serious about their health, veggie burgers made with garbanzo beans are becoming even more popular. Veggie burgers can be made with a variety of vegetables and spices, but most include some type of rice or bread crumbs.