“cheese” slices, salt, garlic powder, whitepepper, and dill with a wire whisk and bring it to a boil. In a small Tupperwarecontainer, place the flour and water,cover, and shake until well blended. Addthis to the sauce pan when the mixturecomes to a boil and whisk until smooth.Return mixture to a boil, lower heat, andsimmer until slightly thickened. Thenremove from heat and gently stir inmacaroni to coat.Transfer macaroni mixture to a mediumcasserole dish, sprinkle the fried onionsevenly over the top, and bake, uncovered,at 375°F for 20-30 minutes until brownedand bubbly.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
Quiche Laverne
(from
The Uncheese Cookbook
)
2 cups potatoes, shredded
1
⁄
4
cup onion, grated3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1
⁄
2
tsp. salt2 Tbsp. canola oil1 head cauliflower, broken into bite-sizeflorets, steamed (about 4
1
⁄
2
cups)1 10.5-oz. pkg. firm silken tofu1
1
⁄
4
cups water
1
⁄
3
cup nutritional yeast flakes
1
⁄
3
cup quick-cooking rolled oats5 Tbsp. cornstarch3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice1 Tbsp. onion granules or powder1 tsp. salt
1
⁄
2
tsp. garlic granules or powder
1
⁄
8
tsp. turmeric
1
⁄
2
cup scallions, thinly sliced2-4 Tbsp. vegetarian bacon bits (Bacos)Paprika
Preheat the oven to 400°F. For the crust,place the potatoes and onion in a bowland toss together. Sprinkle on the flourand salt and toss again using a fork oryour hands. Pat into a nonstick or well-oiled 10-inch pie plate, using your fingersto spread the mixture evenly over the bottom and up the sides. Bake for 30minutes. Remove from the oven and brush the oil over the crust (or you canuse spray oil). Return the crust to theoven and bake for 15 minutes more, untilthe surface is lightly browned and crisp.Let cool while you prepare the filling.Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F.Prepare the cauliflower and steam untiltender. Refresh under cold water to stopthe cooking process. Drain and transfer toa large bowl.Place the next 10 ingredients in a blenderand process until the oats are finelyground and the sauce is completelyIn a medium bowl, thoroughly combinethe “cream cheese,” red pepper, andolives. Spread 2 spoonfuls of the mixturein a thin layer on a tortilla. Roll the tortillafairly tightly like a jelly-roll from one endto the other. Gently slice off the very ends(snack on them while you make the roll-ups) to create a clean edge and then slicethe roll-ups into
1
⁄
2
-inch slices. Continuewith the remaining tortillas until allfilling is used up. Place roll-ups face upon a plate for serving.Variation: Use minced green onion,chives, cilantro, jalepeño peppers, orother vegetables in place of the redpepper or olives. Add
1
⁄
4
tsp. cayennepepper, chili powder, or taco seasoningfor extra flavor.
MAKES 10 SERVINGS
Cheesy FrenchBread Hors d’Oeuvres
2 large loaves “bake and serve”Italian bread3 cups vegan mayonnaise
3
⁄
4
-1 cup soy parmesan cheese1 cup shredded vegan cheddarcheese or diced American-style soy cheese slices4 tsp. fresh parsley, minced1 medium onion, thinly sliced2 tsp. garlic powder
Slice loaves lengthwise. Mixremaining ingredients until well blended and spread on openhalves of bread. Bake loaves, faceup, at 400°F for 10 minutes, until browned and bubbly. Cut into bite-size pieces and serve hot.
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
Macaroni and “Cheese”
(From PETA Member Zsuzsanna Deverof Leander, Texas )
1
⁄
2
lb. macaroni1
1
⁄
2
cups nondairy creamer orplain soymilk3 Tbsp. vegan margarine3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast5 slices American-style soycheese2 tsp. salt
1
⁄
2
tsp. garlic powder
1
⁄
2
tsp. white pepper
1
⁄
2
tsp. dried dill2 Tbsp. flour
1
⁄
4
cup water1 2.8-oz. can Durkee French-fried onionspulverized in ablender
Prepare the macaroni accordingto package directions, leaving ital dente or slightly undercooked.Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, mix together the creamer orsoy milk, margarine, yeast,
Calcium: Plentyin Plants!
It’s easy to get the recommendeddaily allowance of calcium(800 mg) solely from plant foods.
Calcium-fortifiedorange juice, 8 oz............300 mgDried figs, 10.......................269 mgTofu, raw, firm,
1
⁄
2
cup.......258 mgAlmonds, 3
1
⁄
2
oz...................234 mgBroccoli, 1 cup ....................178 mgWax beans, 1 cup................174 mgCollards, 1 cup....................148 mgSesame seeds, 3
1
⁄
2
oz............130 mgNavy beans, 1 cup .............128 mgKale, 1 cup ............................94 mgButternut squash, 1 cup ......84 mgPinto beans, 1 cup ................82 mgChickpeas, 1 cup ..................78 mgSweet potato, 1 cup .............70 mgOnions, 1 cup .......................58 mgRaisins,
2
⁄
3
cup .......................53 mg
Did You Know?
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After 4 years of age, manypeople develop lactoseintolerance, the inability todigest the milk sugar lactose. Theresult is diarrhea, gas,and cramps when dairy productsare consumed.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends thatinfants under 1 year of agenot be fed whole cow’s milk.
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In countries where dairyproducts are not generallyconsumed, there is far lessosteoporosis than in the U.S.
“I want topass the wordon to parentsthat cow’s milk... has definite faults. ...Itcausesintestinal bloodloss, allergies,indigestion,and contributesto some casesof childhooddiabetes. Human milk isthe right one for babies.”
—Dr.BenjaminSpock
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