Veggie Cold Cuts'

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I'm new here, too. I have been vegetarian most of my life and have

literally about 500 cookbooks - but lack the skill of putting food

together to make a meal!! (so so sad!).

 

I need help with putting different foods together - for example, i

like sweet potatoes - and turnips - but to go with what?

 

I guess i'm in a 'food rut' eating the same-old over and over. I

need a change!

 

Also, i was wondering if anyone eats the 'veggie cold cuts' various

companies make - i do not live near a large health food store, so

either i make a long trip a few times a year or mail order. These

are some i have come across but have not tried (coward :-)

 

tuno - comes frozen

dried chicken 'salad' - not from tofu

veggie 'turkey, chicken, roast beef and corned beef (that one

and 'ham' from Worthington Foods).

 

For some reason i just can't seem to get myself to eat them 'cold'

(although i usually saw 'raw'...)...Can they be heated in some way?

 

I have tried tofu so many years ago and didn't care for it. I think

because of the ways i cooked it. I love spicy hot food and maybe i

should try some spicy hot dishes? or maybe try it frozen or dried

(found in macrobiotic section of small health store)...it was the

texture i didn't like.

 

I'm a small/tiny person - (genetics and ultra fast metabolism) - so

calories are always a plus!!!

 

So, any help with meal planning and the pros and cons of cold cuts

would be *greatly* appreciated!

 

Other than that, i'll try anything with chocolate.

 

Happy Earth Day

skye

[Guest guest]

I personally think the cold cuts are gross. I have tried many varieties and for

the first time " ham " today. I know a lot of people like them and honestly I wish

I did I sure need a change with our sandwiches. My husband loves them fried up

in butter and in a sandwich or salad. (he like you doen't need to watch calories

like I do).

Steph

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

My son and I like tofu pressed and then cubed into bite sized pieces. Then

I spread it on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam and sprinkle seasoned salt or

other spices over it and bake it in a 350 degree oven until it's browned.

Toss it into the veggie stirfry and it's really pretty good that way! I try

to make everything as low-fat as possible, so we've found this to be a good

alternative to the Crispy Tofu you find in Chinese restaurants. I've

noticed lately that they have different marinades for the tofu, but I

haven't tried any yet. Maybe soon.

 

 

 

On Behalf Of iseolt

Sunday, April 22, 2007 11:03 AM

 

Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

Hi,

 

I'm new here, too. I have been vegetarian most of my life and have

literally about 500 cookbooks - but lack the skill of putting food

together to make a meal!! (so so sad!).

 

I need help with putting different foods together - for example, i

like sweet potatoes - and turnips - but to go with what?

 

I guess i'm in a 'food rut' eating the same-old over and over. I

need a change!

 

Also, i was wondering if anyone eats the 'veggie cold cuts' various

companies make - i do not live near a large health food store, so

either i make a long trip a few times a year or mail order. These

are some i have come across but have not tried (coward :-)

 

tuno - comes frozen

dried chicken 'salad' - not from tofu

veggie 'turkey, chicken, roast beef and corned beef (that one

and 'ham' from Worthington Foods).

 

For some reason i just can't seem to get myself to eat them 'cold'

(although i usually saw 'raw'...)...Can they be heated in some way?

 

I have tried tofu so many years ago and didn't care for it. I think

because of the ways i cooked it. I love spicy hot food and maybe i

should try some spicy hot dishes? or maybe try it frozen or dried

(found in macrobiotic section of small health store)...it was the

texture i didn't like.

 

I'm a small/tiny person - (genetics and ultra fast metabolism) - so

calories are always a plus!!!

 

So, any help with meal planning and the pros and cons of cold cuts

would be *greatly* appreciated!

 

Other than that, i'll try anything with chocolate.

 

Happy Earth Day

skye

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I like the Yves brand " turkey, " done up with dressings and some cheese,

tastes pretty good.

 

Ilse

 

>>> mrswalp29 04/22/07 12:35 PM >>>

I personally think the cold cuts are gross. I have tried many varieties

and for the first time " ham " today. I know a lot of people like them and

honestly I wish I did I sure need a change with our sandwiches. My

husband loves them fried up in butter and in a sandwich or salad. (he

like you doen't need to watch calories like I do).

Steph

 

 

 

Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

Check outnew cars at Autos.

 

 

[Guest guest]

I like the Ives Brand Turkey too. I have put it on sandwiches, cut it

up with salads and have heated it up with stuffing and gravy. The soy

cheeses are also very good. When I used to eat meat I never liked ham

so I never tried that. BUT, one of my favorite snacks is Yves Veggie

Pepperoni on Wheat Thins. It is soooo yummy.

 

When I have friends over, they always wonder what they are eating and

usually they are surprise at how good things taste with out all the

grease and fat that is in regular food.

 

Tracey

[Guest guest]

Curious....I haven't seen any marinades for tofu. Can you marinade tofu

like you would m**t?

Sue

 

 

----

 

Penny

4/22/2007 12:44:16 PM

 

RE: Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

My son and I like tofu pressed and then cubed into bite sized pieces. Then

I spread it on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam and sprinkle seasoned salt or

other spices over it and bake it in a 350 degree oven until it's browned.

Toss it into the veggie stirfry and it's really pretty good that way! I try

to make everything as low-fat as possible, so we've found this to be a good

alternative to the Crispy Tofu you find in Chinese restaurants. I've

noticed lately that they have different marinades for the tofu, but I

haven't tried any yet. Maybe soon.

 

 

 

On Behalf Of iseolt

Sunday, April 22, 2007 11:03 AM

 

Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

Hi,

 

I'm new here, too. I have been vegetarian most of my life and have

literally about 500 cookbooks - but lack the skill of putting food

together to make a meal!! (so so sad!).

 

I need help with putting different foods together - for example, i

like sweet potatoes - and turnips - but to go with what?

 

I guess i'm in a 'food rut' eating the same-old over and over. I

need a change!

 

Also, i was wondering if anyone eats the 'veggie cold cuts' various

companies make - i do not live near a large health food store, so

either i make a long trip a few times a year or mail order. These

are some i have come across but have not tried (coward :-)

 

tuno - comes frozen

dried chicken 'salad' - not from tofu

veggie 'turkey, chicken, roast beef and corned beef (that one

and 'ham' from Worthington Foods).

 

For some reason i just can't seem to get myself to eat them 'cold'

(although i usually saw 'raw'...)...Can they be heated in some way?

 

I have tried tofu so many years ago and didn't care for it. I think

because of the ways i cooked it. I love spicy hot food and maybe i

should try some spicy hot dishes? or maybe try it frozen or dried

(found in macrobiotic section of small health store)...it was the

texture i didn't like.

 

I'm a small/tiny person - (genetics and ultra fast metabolism) - so

calories are always a plus!!!

 

So, any help with meal planning and the pros and cons of cold cuts

would be *greatly* appreciated!

 

Other than that, i'll try anything with chocolate.

 

Happy Earth Day

skye

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I have no idea. I noticed it in Walmart next to the tofu. I'm going to

check it out a bit more before I spend money on something I may not like.

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Sue

Sunday, April 22, 2007 1:59 PM

 

RE: Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

Curious....I haven't seen any marinades for tofu. Can you marinade tofu

like you would m**t?

Sue

 

 

----

 

Penny

4/22/2007 12:44:16 PM

 

RE: Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

My son and I like tofu pressed and then cubed into bite sized pieces. Then

I spread it on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam and sprinkle seasoned salt or

other spices over it and bake it in a 350 degree oven until it's browned.

Toss it into the veggie stirfry and it's really pretty good that way! I try

to make everything as low-fat as possible, so we've found this to be a good

alternative to the Crispy Tofu you find in Chinese restaurants. I've

noticed lately that they have different marinades for the tofu, but I

haven't tried any yet. Maybe soon.

 

 

 

On Behalf Of iseolt

Sunday, April 22, 2007 11:03 AM

 

Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

Hi,

 

I'm new here, too. I have been vegetarian most of my life and have

literally about 500 cookbooks - but lack the skill of putting food

together to make a meal!! (so so sad!).

 

I need help with putting different foods together - for example, i

like sweet potatoes - and turnips - but to go with what?

 

I guess i'm in a 'food rut' eating the same-old over and over. I

need a change!

 

Also, i was wondering if anyone eats the 'veggie cold cuts' various

companies make - i do not live near a large health food store, so

either i make a long trip a few times a year or mail order. These

are some i have come across but have not tried (coward :-)

 

tuno - comes frozen

dried chicken 'salad' - not from tofu

veggie 'turkey, chicken, roast beef and corned beef (that one

and 'ham' from Worthington Foods).

 

For some reason i just can't seem to get myself to eat them 'cold'

(although i usually saw 'raw'...)...Can they be heated in some way?

 

I have tried tofu so many years ago and didn't care for it. I think

because of the ways i cooked it. I love spicy hot food and maybe i

should try some spicy hot dishes? or maybe try it frozen or dried

(found in macrobiotic section of small health store)...it was the

texture i didn't like.

 

I'm a small/tiny person - (genetics and ultra fast metabolism) - so

calories are always a plus!!!

 

So, any help with meal planning and the pros and cons of cold cuts

would be *greatly* appreciated!

 

Other than that, i'll try anything with chocolate.

 

Happy Earth Day

skye

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I find that we like tofy a WHOLE lot more if we

1) press the liquid out for at least 6 hours (between 2 cutting boards

with some pans on top for pressure.)

2) freeze it for at least 24 hours.

3) thaw, and press water out for half hour if have time, or squeeze with

hands)

4) marinade in whatever sauce you are going to use.

 

The texture is much more chewy and substantive. It also soaks up the

marinade because you have drained the liquid from it.

 

Ilse

 

>>> pennytilotson 04/22/07 3:42 PM >>>

I have no idea. I noticed it in Walmart next to the tofu. I'm going to

check it out a bit more before I spend money on something I may not

like.

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Sue

Sunday, April 22, 2007 1:59 PM

 

RE: Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

Curious....I haven't seen any marinades for tofu. Can you marinade tofu

like you would m**t?

Sue

 

 

----

 

Penny

4/22/2007 12:44:16 PM

 

RE: Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

My son and I like tofu pressed and then cubed into bite sized pieces.

Then

I spread it on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam and sprinkle seasoned

salt or

other spices over it and bake it in a 350 degree oven until it's

browned.

Toss it into the veggie stirfry and it's really pretty good that way! I

try

to make everything as low-fat as possible, so we've found this to be a

good

alternative to the Crispy Tofu you find in Chinese restaurants. I've

noticed lately that they have different marinades for the tofu, but I

haven't tried any yet. Maybe soon.

 

 

 

On Behalf Of iseolt

Sunday, April 22, 2007 11:03 AM

 

Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

Hi,

 

I'm new here, too. I have been vegetarian most of my life and have

literally about 500 cookbooks - but lack the skill of putting food

together to make a meal!! (so so sad!).

 

I need help with putting different foods together - for example, i

like sweet potatoes - and turnips - but to go with what?

 

I guess i'm in a 'food rut' eating the same-old over and over. I

need a change!

 

Also, i was wondering if anyone eats the 'veggie cold cuts' various

companies make - i do not live near a large health food store, so

either i make a long trip a few times a year or mail order. These

are some i have come across but have not tried (coward :-)

 

tuno - comes frozen

dried chicken 'salad' - not from tofu

veggie 'turkey, chicken, roast beef and corned beef (that one

and 'ham' from Worthington Foods).

 

For some reason i just can't seem to get myself to eat them 'cold'

(although i usually saw 'raw'...)...Can they be heated in some way?

 

I have tried tofu so many years ago and didn't care for it. I think

because of the ways i cooked it. I love spicy hot food and maybe i

should try some spicy hot dishes? or maybe try it frozen or dried

(found in macrobiotic section of small health store)...it was the

texture i didn't like.

 

I'm a small/tiny person - (genetics and ultra fast metabolism) - so

calories are always a plus!!!

 

So, any help with meal planning and the pros and cons of cold cuts

would be *greatly* appreciated!

 

Other than that, i'll try anything with chocolate.

 

Happy Earth Day

skye

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

There are some marinades for tofu at my Wal-Mart, where the produce is by the

tofu. They are Melissa's brand. I haven't tried them but they have all different

flavors and I'm sure they'd be worth trying.

 

I have a question about rice milk...I am trying to reduce my intake of soy b/c I

have hypothyroidism, and I bought some rice milk and really like it. What I

don't like is the price, lol! Is there anywhere, like Costco or Sam's Club where

they sell rice milk in bulk? Or is there a place online where I could order it?

I like Rice Dream. The chocolate kind is really good!

 

Happy Earth Day, everyone!

 

Rachel in Alabama

 

P.S. My flight to Charlotte was CANCELLED yesterday, so I didn't make it to see

Art Garfunkel!!!! *sobbing* " Mona Lisa musta had the highway blues, you can tell

by the way she smiles. " BOB DYLAN

 

 

: kup: Sun, 22 Apr 2007

14:59:04 -0400RE: Veggie " Cold Cuts'

 

 

 

 

Curious....I haven't seen any marinades for tofu. Can you marinade tofulike you

would m**t? Sue ---- Penny 4/22/2007

12:44:16 PM RE:

Veggie " Cold Cuts' My son and I like tofu pressed and then cubed into bite sized

pieces. Then I spread it on a cookie sheet sprayed with Pam and sprinkle

seasoned salt or other spices over it and bake it in a 350 degree oven until

it's browned. Toss it into the veggie stirfry and it's really pretty good that

way! I try to make everything as low-fat as possible, so we've found this to be

a good alternative to the Crispy Tofu you find in Chinese restaurants. I've

noticed lately that they have different marinades for the tofu, but I haven't

tried any yet. Maybe soon.

On

Behalf Of iseolt Sunday, April 22, 2007 11:03 AM To:

Veggie " Cold Cuts'

Hi, I'm new here, too. I have been vegetarian most of my life and have literally

about 500 cookbooks - but lack the skill of putting food together to make a

meal!! (so so sad!). I need help with putting different foods together - for

example, i like sweet potatoes - and turnips - but to go with what? I guess i'm

in a 'food rut' eating the same-old over and over. I need a change! Also, i was

wondering if anyone eats the 'veggie cold cuts' various companies make - i do

not live near a large health food store, so either i make a long trip a few

times a year or mail order. These are some i have come across but have not tried

(coward :-) tuno - comes frozen dried chicken 'salad' - not from tofu veggie

'turkey, chicken, roast beef and corned beef (that one and 'ham' from

Worthington Foods). For some reason i just can't seem to get myself to eat them

'cold' (although i usually saw 'raw'...)...Can they be heated in some way? I

have tried tofu so many years ago and didn't care for it. I think because of the

ways i cooked it. I love spicy hot food and maybe i should try some spicy hot

dishes? or maybe try it frozen or dried (found in macrobiotic section of small

health store)...it was the texture i didn't like. I'm a small/tiny person -

(genetics and ultra fast metabolism) - so calories are always a plus!!! So, any

help with meal planning and the pros and cons of cold cuts would be *greatly*

appreciated! Other than that, i'll try anything with chocolate. Happy Earth Day

skye

[Guest guest]

>

>I need help with putting different foods together - for example, i

>like sweet potatoes - and turnips - but to go with what?

 

One of my favorite meals is what Scott and I call, " Faux Thanksgiving " .

It's not as labor intensive as the holiday meal, but it's a treat anyway. I

make the tofu turkey recipe in Vegan Vittles (it's just a marinated and

coated tofu that's baked so it's easy and yummy!) I think it's called Tom

Tofu or something in the cook book. I think you may be able to find the

recipe somewhere on the Farm Sanctuary website. Then there's mashed sweet

potatoes with pecans, some stuffing (I just buy a vegan bagged kind (Some

varieties of Kellogs and Pepperidge Farm are animal-free) and add veg.

broth and celery and a little onion), then I make green bean " casserole "

with french fried onions (store brand now that French's is owned by a

company that tests on animals--GRR!), vegan cream of portobello mushroom

soup (fantastic foods, I think), and green beans. Then I make the really

easy vegan gravy in vegan vittles (there are several in there, but I think

it's the nutritional yeast gravy that's super easy), and maybe a salad.

It's not too complicated for a weekend dinner and you have yummy leftovers

for days!

 

I also love making black bean and sweet potato burritos (that's dinner

tonight!), and my Ranch Beans Over Sweet Potatoes recipe that I think is in

the files here (if not, let me know if you want it.) I also just like a

whole plain baked sweet potato with a salad as a really easy meal.

 

Turnips, I'm not as fond of, but I don't dislike them either. You can toss

some in with your favorite Beans-n-Greens recipe (or I can post mine if you

prefer) with a bit of cornbread on the side (I use a mix that's vegan) for

a quick dinner.

 

That's one of the things that really improved my meal

enjoyment---remembering that " sides " are important too. It's easy to get

stuck eating one-dish dinners all the time, which gets really boring. Even

just heating up some frozen veggies to accompany the main dish helps make

eating far less boring. Don't just make spaghetti. Make brussels sprouts or

green beans along with a salad and garlic bread. It really doesn't take

much more effort to grab some bagged salad, toss in some mini tomatoes, and

sprinkle a few sunflower seeds or croutons, and heat some frozen veggies,

tossing some bread brushed with olive oil and garlic into the oven while

you're waiting for the pasta to be done, but it changes a blah meal into a

restaurant-quality one, with more variety and vitamins too. Sure, it makes

a lot, but leftovers aren't a bad thing. Eat them for lunch, share them

with your pet rats or whatever.

 

Veronica

 

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[Guest guest]

I like the Lightlife brand and Tofurkey brand best. They're especially good

made into panini or sub sandwiches with all kinds of yummy stuff stacked

with them.

 

Everything Worthington Foods makes scares me. I tried their " tuna " and just

could not stand it. And I loved tuna before I went veg (15 years

ago...maybe I've forgotten what it tasted like?) I love other types of

homemade faux tuna though and there was a brand I used to buy that I can't

find here called...Notuna or something that was in the fridge section in

little patties that TOTALLY ruled. I think I was able to find it in CT when

I did an artist's residency there, but no luck in the south.

 

My favorite cold-cut type thing that all my non-veg friends adore too is

smoked tofu (Soy Boy brand). Fantastic on crackers or sandwiches or

whatever. I've been told by non-veg friends that it tastes just like smoked

gouda only not bad for you. It's yummy plain or with other stuff--it

doesn't matter. My favorite use for it? Serve it at a wine tasting along

with vegan truffles (365 brand is one. I also love the vegan choc. liquour

cherries at Trader Joes, or Dagoba chocolate with lavender, or Cote d'or

dark, or...) and fresh berries to offer several companion flavors for

vegans. Who needs cheese?

 

Veronica

 

 

>Also, i was wondering if anyone eats the 'veggie cold cuts' various

>companies make - i do not live near a large health food store, so

>either i make a long trip a few times a year or mail order. These

>are some i have come across but have not tried (coward :-)

>

>tuno - comes frozen

>dried chicken 'salad' - not from tofu

>veggie 'turkey, chicken, roast beef and corned beef (that one

>and 'ham' from Worthington Foods).

>

>For some reason i just can't seem to get myself to eat them 'cold'

>(although i usually saw 'raw'...)...Can they be heated in some way?

>

>I have tried tofu so many years ago and didn't care for it. I think

>because of the ways i cooked it. I love spicy hot food and maybe i

>should try some spicy hot dishes? or maybe try it frozen or dried

>(found in macrobiotic section of small health store)...it was the

>texture i didn't like.

>

>I'm a small/tiny person - (genetics and ultra fast metabolism) - so

>calories are always a plus!!!

>

>So, any help with meal planning and the pros and cons of cold cuts

>would be *greatly* appreciated!

>

>Other than that, i'll try anything with chocolate.

>

>Happy Earth Day

>skye

>

>

[Guest guest]

I use a lot of " meat " intended marinades for tofu. There's one Kosher brand

(Soy-veh, I believe) that's the best teriyaki anywhere. It's got a blue and

white label and should be available at most mainstream grocery stores. At

the asian markets you can find tons of good marinades too. Korean barbecue

is one of my very favorites for seitan. A lot of the veg stuff will be

marked as such in the asian markets--usually it will say something like

Suitable for Buddhists or something similar. If you check the ingredients

labels, a lot of marinades intended for meat are free of animal products

too. Just drop the tofu in in the morning and by dinner, you have yummy

marinated tofu. Yes, you can press it and all that, but it's okay to just

throw it in too if you're lazy like me.

 

Veronica

 

At 02:59 PM 4/22/2007 -0400, you wrote:

 

>Curious....I haven't seen any marinades for tofu. Can you marinade tofu

>like you would m**t?

>Sue

 

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