Blogs Posts in Vegetarians category; 30 blog posts

Are we natural Vegetarians?

This article intends to knell the time-less debate on whether humans are natural vegetarians or not. I personally had been a non-vegetarian for over 20 years and I can say it was more of a conditioned habit than a conscious choice of heal [...]

Posted On : Jan, 25 2012 | Comments : 0

Vegetarian diet can help keep the toxins away

Sticking to vegetables for five days a week can significantly reduce the body’s amount of antibiotics and phthalates - a common chemical added to plastics - says a new research. To come up with the conclusion, researchers in Korea [...]

Posted On : May, 21 2010 | Comments : 0

Vegetarian caviar food fit for a pauper

Fierte Inc. president Tatiana Tchoukanova wants caviar -- the vegetarian version she and her husband created -- to become as popular in Canada as it is in her native Russia. "Have you ever seen a caviar vending machine?" Tchoukan [...]

Posted On : Aug, 18 2008 | Comments : 0

Vegetarians Live Healthier and Longer

Conflicting opinions about whether we were created to eat our food or if our health will be better if we give up meat, will probably never stop. However, the a German cancer research centre carried out the most exhaustive study on vegetaria [...]

Posted On : Aug, 01 2008 | Comments : 0

THE KITCHEN DETECTIVE: Tuscan White Bean Soup

Some of our favorite soups are from the Mediterranean area since they are light, colorful and satisfying. This week we decided to work on White Bean Soup, a classic dish from Tuscany. White beans, when cooked properly, are sweet, creamy and [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

In cider dealing: pork and apple recipes

This week I've been attempting to prepare myself for the daunting task of tasting more than 100 ciders at the Royal Bath & West Show, helping industry experts to single out one farmhouse cider that will go forward to the Supreme Champ [...]

Posted On : May, 30 2008 | Comments : 0

Recipes: asparagus - spear a thought

Purists will be appalled by the idea of recipes for asparagus. Maybe it's the short season, or its high price, or simply its particular deliciousness, but asparagus inspires an almost cult-like reverence. Even the fields where it is grown [...]

Posted On : May, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Shrimp Lemon Pepper Linguini

INGREDIENTS 1 (8 ounce) package linguine pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest salt to taste 2 teaspoons freshly ground black p [...]

Posted On : Apr, 28 2008 | Comments : 0

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice I

INGREDIENTS 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil 1 onion 1 1/2 pounds cooked, cubed chicken meat 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 large carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, diced 3/4 cup fresh pea pods, halved 1/2 [...]

Posted On : Apr, 14 2008 | Comments : 0

Cucumber Peanut Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced salt to taste 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 dried red chile pepper 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white s [...]

Posted On : Apr, 03 2008 | Comments : 0

Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 1 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/2 cup white sug [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Creamy Lentil Soup With Caramelized Onion (Dal Shorva) Recip...

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups red lentils 4 cups chicken broth or water 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, peeled and chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 cup milk 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 1/4 cup unsalted butter [...]

Posted On : Mar, 04 2008 | Comments : 0

Carrot and Coriander Soup

Ingredients 650 gms of carrots 2 bay leaves 1 medium sized onion 1 tspn of peppercorn 6-8 cloves of garlic 1200 mls of water 1 packed cup of green coriander ½ tspn of white pepper powder 2 tblspns of butter Salt to taste [...]

Posted On : Dec, 10 2007 | Comments : 0

Vegetarian Cuisine

Whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool vegetarian or just want to up your intake of vegetables, legumes and grains, there is a world of meat-free recipes to choose from.Vegetarianism has existed for thousands of years in many cultures, for relig [...]