Guest guest Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hello Group, I have wonderful news, but with this news comes a new challenge for me. DH has decided to finally take the step and go vegetarian. However he has given me this challenge that I now come to all of you for suggestions and advise. He wants dinners that have substance, like m*at would. He tends to not feel as full sometimes after having some of my vegetarian dishes. So any suggestions on what I can make or use that would help give that substance or make him fuller. I am not the greatest with tofu, but getting better. Thanks so much for all your help in advance. Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 If either of you eat meat-substitutes, perhaps a dinner based around a non-meat-loaf, chili with meat substitute in lieu of ground beef, or a double-decker grilled veggie burger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Firstly, congrats! My biggest meal is lunch, then the rest of the day i eat several small 'meals'. That isn't realistic for most who commute, etc. anyway, the things I reach for are: veggie burgers with lots of extra stuff piled on, sprouts and of course all the normal salad toppings Grains... there are so many to pick from and all can be flavored with just about anything from fruit to veggies to soup bases, etc... very filling I do vegan mac and cheese which is very filling Any kind of bean and rice or grain mixture I often end a meal with a small sweet fruit smoothie which is also very filling burritos are among my favorite and are a good choice for someone eating tofu for the first time I add okara to just about everything from cereal to smoothies to burgers, salads, you can't taste it but it adds to the bulk of the meal, thus is more filling The quorn (sp) roasts seem to be popular and are from what I read almost too realistic, so maybe DH would enjoy those I hope some of that helps Best wishes and congrats --- On Mon, 11/24/08, Mindy-n-Shawn <hunnybunns4233 wrote: Mindy-n-Shawn <hunnybunns4233 I need some help Monday, November 24, 2008, 6:46 PM Hello Group, I have wonderful news, but with this news comes a new challenge for me. DH has decided to finally take the step and go vegetarian. However he has given me this challenge that I now come to all of you for suggestions and advise. He wants dinners that have substance, like m*at would. He tends to not feel as full sometimes after having some of my vegetarian dishes. So any suggestions on what I can make or use that would help give that substance or make him fuller. I am not the greatest with tofu, but getting better. Thanks so much for all your help in advance. Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Check out the recipe files on the main site. There are menus for " meat " loaf which you can make a vegetarian gravy to go over. There are a lot of loaves which may be something he would consider more filling than some of the other meals. Use the " meat " crumbles or tofu in them. M On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:46 PM, Mindy-n-Shawn <hunnybunns4233wrote: > Hello Group, > > I have wonderful news, but with this news comes a new challenge for > me. DH has decided to finally take the step and go vegetarian. > However he has given me this challenge that I now come to all of you > for suggestions and advise. He wants dinners that have substance, > like m*at would. He tends to not feel as full sometimes after having > some of my vegetarian dishes. So any suggestions on what I can make > or use that would help give that substance or make him fuller. I am > not the greatest with tofu, but getting better. Thanks so much for > all your help in advance. > > Hugs, > Mindy > > > --- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Using the substitues worked well for my hubby. he still eats dead animals, but less and less of them. My hubby is a pretty big guy, and having a filling meal is a challenge for him. I made the roman style asperagus and artichoke bake on Saturday, and he laughed and said, " where is the substance in that? " I told him he asked what I was making, not what I expected him to eat! LOL Beans and the crumbles can be added to most all meals and it will trick him into thinking it will be filling. Plus, something I continue to try is drinking a full glass of room temp water before sitting down to eat. Or, having a big spoonful of peanut butter was suggested to me as a way to curb the urge to overeat at a restarant. It has worked so far Best of luck, and if you find some good recipes he likes, send them our way! Cassie --- On Mon, 11/24/08, Mindy-n-Shawn <hunnybunns4233 wrote: Mindy-n-Shawn <hunnybunns4233 I need some help Monday, November 24, 2008, 1:46 PM Hello Group, I have wonderful news, but with this news comes a new challenge for me. DH has decided to finally take the step and go vegetarian. However he has given me this challenge that I now come to all of you for suggestions and advise. He wants dinners that have substance, like m*at would. He tends to not feel as full sometimes after having some of my vegetarian dishes. So any suggestions on what I can make or use that would help give that substance or make him fuller. I am not the greatest with tofu, but getting better. Thanks so much for all your help in advance. Hugs, Mindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Try the meat substitutes. There are some wonderful ones out there. If you look under files on our home page, go under " for new vegetarians " and you'll find a file with a list for many different meat substitutes that are available and their websites, where you can look at all they have to offer. We love the meat substitutes and I and my daughters have never eaten meat. The Worthington/Loma Linda ones are our favorites, but we also enjoy the Cedar Lake and Vibrant Life lines of products and the Morningstar Farms ones. Judy , " Mindy-n-Shawn " <hunnybunns4233 wrote: > > Hello Group, > > I have wonderful news, but with this news comes a new challenge for > me. DH has decided to finally take the step and go vegetarian. > However he has given me this challenge that I now come to all of you > for suggestions and advise. He wants dinners that have substance, > like m*at would. He tends to not feel as full sometimes after having > some of my vegetarian dishes. So any suggestions on what I can make > or use that would help give that substance or make him fuller. I am > not the greatest with tofu, but getting better. Thanks so much for > all your help in advance. > > Hugs, > Mindy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Re: I need some help For your daughter, I'd recommend trying a Quorn brand " roast " . They are fairly small --at least, I thought so when I opened one to cook a few days ago. They are tube/cylinder-shaped, which I didn't like (rolls around in a pan while I'm trying to bake it). I also didn't think the box instructions were very clear for a first-time Quorn roast try-out. One part of the box says one thing--they assume you will put the roast into a " baking bag " . I didn't know baking bags came that small--I once used a LARGE one for roasting a real turkey in...unless they have smaller ones, this little tube-shaped thing would be lost in a conventional roasting bag! Secondly, there is another set of instructions (on another part of the box, and you have to LOOK for it--that says to LEAVE the roast in the plastic wrapping that it comes in, put small slits in it for the steam, and " roast " in the " casing " it's in. I didn't see that until after I had slit open the plastic and altogether RUINED it--the plastic, I mean. If you roast it in the plastic, there's no way you can " merinate " it in the oil and herbs, like they suggest...and no reason to " soak it in warm water " --unless it's not fully thawed at the time of use. HOWEVER...despite ALL the difficulty I had with the instructions on the box, after I had " marinated " my UN-peeled Quorn " turkey " roast in oil and herbs, I set it into a small loaf pan, covered it loosely with foil, and set it in to bake. When it was fully heated and a little bit " browned " (it doesn't get REALLY browned, anyway), I removed it from the oven, let it " stand " a little and then sliced it up. Oh, BOY was it GOOD!!! The Quorn Roast is WELL worth all that trouble! It is WONDERFUL in taste and the members here who have raved about it being good in sandwiches the next day are SO RIGHT!! I really did like it and would HIGHLY recommend it to you for your daughter for Thanksgiving or any other time. If you wanted to make an amount for a larger group than just one or two persons, I think it would work better to use 2 or more and maybe you could cut them in half and layer them in with " stuffing/pan-dressing " in a casserole dish or baking pan. THAT is my idea of a very good Thanksgiving " bridge " dish. No meat in it, but the savory flavors and aromas--and to some extent, the texture of the product--is very reminicent of the traditional food. No animals are harmed in the making of the holiday table-offerings, yet for those who recently switched or for those who have fond memories but don't want the " bird " --this is great! I have not tried some of the other " holiday " foods that are substitutes for turkey. I am sure they are good, as well. Someone here posted a link to a YouTube video instructions for making the " Tofurky " tofu-based " turkey-like " dish. It looked more involved than just fixing up dressing and Quorn roast--but it also looked pretty tasty. I hope you find something that fits your and your daughter's needs! Blessings and " Happy Thanksgiving " ! --Laura B., in Illinois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 What kind of herbs did you use, Laura? Audrey S. On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 11:01 AM, L.B. <elbee577 wrote: > Re: I need some help > > For your daughter, I'd recommend trying a Quorn brand " roast " . They > are fairly small --at least, I thought so when I opened one to cook a few > days ago. They are tube/cylinder-shaped, which I didn't like (rolls around > in a pan while I'm trying to bake it). > > I also didn't think the box instructions were very clear for a > first-time Quorn roast try-out. One part of the box says one thing--they > assume you will put the roast into a " baking bag " . I didn't know baking > bags came that small--I once used a LARGE one for roasting a real turkey > in...unless they have smaller ones, this little tube-shaped thing would be > lost in a conventional roasting bag! > > Secondly, there is another set of instructions (on another part of the > box, and you have to LOOK for it--that says to LEAVE the roast in the > plastic wrapping that it comes in, put small slits in it for the steam, and > " roast " in the " casing " it's in. I didn't see that until after I had slit > open the plastic and altogether RUINED it--the plastic, I mean. If you > roast it in the plastic, there's no way you can " merinate " it in the oil and > herbs, like they suggest...and no reason to " soak it in warm water " --unless > it's not fully thawed at the time of use. > > HOWEVER...despite ALL the difficulty I had with the instructions on the > box, after I had " marinated " my UN-peeled Quorn " turkey " roast in oil and > herbs, I set it into a small loaf pan, covered it loosely with foil, and set > it in to bake. When it was fully heated and a little bit " browned " (it > doesn't get REALLY browned, anyway), I removed it from the oven, let it > " stand " a little and then sliced it up. Oh, BOY was it GOOD!!! > > The Quorn Roast is WELL worth all that trouble! It is WONDERFUL in > taste and the members here who have raved about it being good in sandwiches > the next day are SO RIGHT!! I really did like it and would HIGHLY recommend > it to you for your daughter for Thanksgiving or any other time. If you > wanted to make an amount for a larger group than just one or two persons, I > think it would work better to use 2 or more and maybe you could cut them in > half and layer them in with " stuffing/pan-dressing " in a casserole dish or > baking pan. > > THAT is my idea of a very good Thanksgiving " bridge " dish. No meat in > it, but the savory flavors and aromas--and to some extent, the texture of > the product--is very reminicent of the traditional food. No animals are > harmed in the making of the holiday table-offerings, yet for those who > recently switched or for those who have fond memories but don't want the > " bird " --this is great! > > I have not tried some of the other " holiday " foods that are > substitutes for turkey. I am sure they are good, as well. Someone here > posted a link to a YouTube video instructions for making the " Tofurky " > tofu-based " turkey-like " dish. It looked more involved than just fixing up > dressing and Quorn roast--but it also looked pretty tasty. > > I hope you find something that fits your and your daughter's needs! > > Blessings and " Happy Thanksgiving " ! > > --Laura B., in Illinois. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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