Vegan Ice Cream Shell Recipes

I am a total Ice cream fan and so I was excited to find these recipes for ice cream shells. Of course I'm on a strict diet so i can only eat this on Sundays so tomorrow, I'm making the peanut butter one!

They were created by Hannah Kaminsky, from Vegan a la Mode but I found the recipes here: http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/vegan-baking-and-sweets/vegan-ice-cream-vegan-baking-and-sweets/magical-ice-cream-shell/

A magical shell topping can be so dangerously addictive. A sauce that pours on as a liquid but instantly solidifies upon hitting a frosty scoop of ice cream, it’s almost as much fun to play with as it is to eat.

Chocolate is always the most popular with any crowd, but don’t let the classic limit your creativity! Plenty of other flavors can add a crunch that’s just as sweet and satisfying.

Makes about 1 cup for each flavor variation

Chocolate Shell: 1/2 cup coconut oil 3 ounces (1/2 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon light agave nectar
Pinch salt

Peanut Butter Shell: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt

Find the recipe for a vanilla shell and instructions on how to put it all together here:
http://www.vegkitchen.com/recipes/vegan-baking-and-sweets/vegan-ice-cream-veg...

Lose Weight, Go Vegetarian

from: http://m.boldsky.com/health/diet-fitness/2012/vegetarian-diet-weight-loss-029...

Saying that vegetarian diet aids weight loss is putting it too simplistically. It is true that vegetarian food helps you manage your weight within limits and under certain circumstances.

It is true that vegetarian diet works well for weight loss but it also depends on the kind of foods you choose. If you choose a vegetarian diet that has high calories like deep fried snacks or starchy foods then it is will surely not help you to lose weight.

Few Facts About Vegetarian Diet:

1. A vegetarian diet consisting of fruits, vegetables and whole grains will certainly make you healthier if not slimmer. You have lesser chances of picking up animal based infections like bird flu and tapeworm.

2. It has also been observed that vegetarians are generally leaner than hardcore non vegetarians. This does not directly imply that vegetarian diet helps weight loss. But the situational evidence does support green foods.

3. Fruits and vegetables have high water content apart from being healthy. So they make you feel full for a longer period of time, as result of which you tend to eat less or at least opt for smaller portions of food. Smaller portions of food is definitely a trick for diets that works well.

4. If you choose a vegetarian diet for weight loss then it should definitely be a balanced diet. As you are not getting proteins from animal sources, your diet must include plenty of vegan proteins like pulses, legumes, milk and dairy products.

If you fail to supplement meat with other vegetarian proteins then you will be missing out on vital nutrients. You will then be following a fad diet to lose weight faster.

5. Cooking methods are also very important in deciding whether a diet works or not. Whether you are a vegetarian or non vegetarian, deep frying, sweetening and adding excess oil will make you put on weight. Just because you are going vegan, it does not give you license to binge.

6. Not all junk foods contain meat or eggs. A cheese burger is just as fattening as a ham cheese burger. Fried potato chips is just as high in calories as deep fried chicken nuggets. So if you are on a vegetarian diet to lose weight then you have to ditch junk foods altogether.

Being vegetarian will only give you that extra push. There are many celebrities who turned vegetarian. The list includes big names such as Pamela Anderson, Natalie Portman and Kareena Kapoor. We might be tempted to think that vegan foods is a shot to lose weight. However, the fact remains that you have to choose the right kind of vegetarian diet for weight loss.

Vegetarians must be embraced as a lifestyle choice and not as a clever ploy to lose weight fast. Don't you agree?

Vegetarian festival in Pittsburg

from: http://m.tribune-democrat.com/TTD/pm_104125/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=iQ3...

More than 700 people from across the country have been vegging out at the Pitt-Johnstown campus this week. The college is hosting the 38th Vegetarian Summerfest, the annual conference of the North American Vegetarian Society, and attendees are being treated to dozens of classes and seminars.

Speakers focus on topics such as plant-based cooking and using spices and herbs to perk up meals, debunking nutrition myths, raising vegan children, yoga and meditation, and the overall health benefits of this type of lifestyle. “The conference is a cross between a professional event and vacation,” said Maribeth Abrams, society spokeswoman and a 21-year vegan.

“People are coming to learn about the cutting edge information on nutrition and the environment but also to socialize.” Panelists are doctors, dietitians, environmentalists, cookbook authors and athletes who are eager to share their experiences and offer tips.

Abrams said they try to make the conference as varied as possible since people choose to become a vegetarian or vegan for different reasons such as health, animal rights and compassion, or environmental issues. “It’s a diverse curriculum, but ultimately they all start to merge together, and we see that eating this way is in line with our values and makes sense,” she said.

One of this year’s featured speakers is Doron Petersan, founder of Sticky Fingers bakery in Washington, D.C., and winner of the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars All-Stars.” She will hold a vegan baking demonstration today that will focus on the use of coconut. “We will be doing coconut cake, cookies and cream pie,” said Petersan, who has been a vegan since 1995. “Coconut has really good qualities, is high in vitamins and is an overall excellent food.”

also is the author of the cookbook “Sticky Fingers’ Sweets: 100 Super-Secret Vegan Recipes,” which will be available for purchase. She said she wrote the cookbook first and foremost because she enjoys sweets, but she also wanted to show that just because you are vegan it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. “We don’t use a lot of crazy ingredients with our vegan baking; we keep it simple,” Petersan said.

Part of her message is trying to dispel the vegan myth that it’s difficult to eat this way or that you’ll never eat enjoyable food again. “It is actually the opposite because you become so much more interested in food and nutrition and how everything comes together,” Petersan said. All events are open to the public for a nominal fee. The conference will conclude Sunday.

For more information or to register, call 269-7093 or visit www.vegetariansummerfest.org for a complete list of events.

No Bean Hummus

This is a recipe from the Skinny Bitches. You can subscribe to their daily bitch updates here: http://www.healthybitchdaily.com/?utm_source=Daily+Subscribers&utm_campaign=4...

Veggies, herbs and cashews make up this creamy "hummus" dip recipe. Your summer potluck just got fancy, biatch.

What You Need
2 heads of fennel, sliced into ½ inch pieces
1 head organic cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cup vidalia onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup Shiloh Farms cashews
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/6 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

How to Make It
In a medium pot, steam fennel and cauliflower florets with 1 cup of water for 5 minutes or until soft.
Combine all ingredients in a food processor; pulse until mixture forms a creamy consistency.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve warm with crudites, gluten-free crackers and toast.
Enjoy

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A Vegetarian Fathers Day

Planning a family supper for Fathers Day? Want to impress your earth friendly, animal loving Dad? If so, you may want to consider making slider burgers of the healthy kind.

I found this excellent article on Care2. Im posting the bulk of it here but once you decide which ones you want to make for Pops, get the recipes here: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/veggie-burger-sliders-for-fathers-day.html

If your dad isn’t the meat-eating type, feed him something a little more animal-friendly this Father’s Day: a healthy spread of mini veggie burger sliders! It doesn’t get much more creative, healthy or earth-friendly than that. All of the recipes below are vegetarian friendly with vegan options. Sub flaxseed eggs for real eggs, and leave out the cheese or use Daiya to avoid dairy. And instead of shaping these into full-size burgers, pair them down to slider portions so dad can get a hearty taste of all five. Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burgers. Ever since spotting this recipe a month or so ago, it’s been firmly planted on my list of ‘must try foods.’ The pairing of sweet potato and black beans is already a magical combination. But then shape it into a burger and grill it up and we may just have the most delicious veggie burger your bun’s ever seen! White Bean Veggie Burgers. White beans make a creamy, moist base for this adventurous burger. Top it with complimentary flavors like cheddar cheese for vegetarians, and lots of spicy mustard for vegans. Beet and Carrot Veggie Burgers. This may sound like an unlikely combination, but give it a shot. It’s by far the healthier burger on the block with brown rice, sesame and sunflower seeds, grated carrots and beets and lots of flavorful parsley. If the taste doesn’t win over dad’s heart, the vibrant colors certainly will. Mushroom and Black Bean Burgers. Portobello mushrooms and black beans are relied upon as stand-alone flavors in the veggie burger realm quite often. But combining the two takes the flavor complex to a whole new level. Plus, a healthy pinch of cumin and garlic will be sure to make this a crowd favorite. Mile High Veggie Burger. Keep things simple with this last one and purchase some of your favorite store-bought veggie burgers. Trim the edge of the patties if they won’t fit on the buns, or slice them in half. And then, like the recipe says, stack them high with creative condiments and veggies like avocado slices, diced tomato, hummus, hot sauce and more! And with that, have a Happy – and healthy – Father’s Day!

Save the Tuna Sandwiches

from: http://www.madejustright.com/user/recipe/save-the-tuna-sandwiches

2 cup(s) of cooked garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 cup(s) of Earth Balance® MindfulMayo – soy free olive oil variety
1/3 cup(s) of celery, chopped finely
3 tbsp. of red onion, peeled and chopped finely 3 tbsp. of dill pickle, diced
1 1/2 tbsp. of nori seaweed flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. of sea salt
1/4 tsp. of freshly ground black pepper
8 slices whole grain or gluten-free bread
8 slices fresh tomato
4 large romaine lettuce leaves

Steps
On a large plate, mash garbanzo beans using fingers, potato masher or back of a fork. In a medium bowl, stir together Earth Balance® MindfulMayo – soy free olive oil variety, celery, onion, pickle, seaweed, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Fold in the mashed garbanzo beans and combine thoroughly.

On bread, layer lettuce, 2 slices tomato and a generous scoop of Save the Tuna salad. If you like, spread an extra layer of Earth Balance® MindfulMayo – soy free olive oil variety on the bread. Cut in two, on the diagonal and serve.