The China Study

Whoa. It looks like you can read this whole book online - FOR FREE!
Awesome.

The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-Term Health

This makes me pretty happy that I've given up cheese this month ... and that I'm using soymilk for my cereal. :)

Edit: You can't read the whole book, but you can get a good start. I think I'm gonna order it.

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Not so healthy, but ... Easy Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Recipe Source: PETA's "Vegetarian Starter Kit" Pamphlet p.20
Available online here: http://www.petaliterature.com/VEG297.pdf

Thanks to whatever girl handed my boyfriend this packet one day on the street. haha.
This was kind of delicious! :)

4 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup soy milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
12 oz bag of Boca veggie crumbles
1 can vegetarian mushroom gravy (I used Campbells brand)
1 can peas
3-4 carrots, chopped into small rounds
Garlic Powder and Cayenne Pepper to taste

♥ Preheat oven to 350°F
♥ Boil the potatoes for 20 mins or until tender. Drain and mash with the margarine and soy milk. Add salt and pepper.
♥ (I lightly steamed my chopped carrots until just a bit tender.)
♥ In a medium bowl, mix the crumbles, mushroom gravy, peas, carrots, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Pour into a rectangular pan. Top with potatoes, spreading them to the edges of the pan. Bake for 30-40 mins or until the potatoes are browned a bit.
♥ Makes 4 servings.

Dijon Mustard Brussels Sprouts

Recipe Source: La Dolce Vegan p.185
Buy this book! It is awesome!

These were SO good!!!!!!

1 lb (approx 24 brussels sprouts)
2 tsp mustard seeds
2 tablespoons vegan margarine or oil
1/2 cup shallots, chopped
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

♥ Steam sprouts for 6-8 mins or until you can prick easily with a fork.
♥ Dry toast mustard seeds on high heat in a frying pan until they pop.
♥ Lower heat and add shallots, margarine, mustard and sauté until shallots are translucent.
♥ Add sprouts, salt, pepper; toss until well coated and reheated.
♥ Enjoy. :)

Rustic Quinoa and Yam Salad

Recipe Source: The Garden of Vegan p.95 (Buy this book! It's great!)

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 yams, chopped
2 tblspns olive oil
1 medium bell pepper
1 tsp cumin
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tblspns lemon juice
1 tblspn maple syrup
1 tblspn Braggs

♥ Put water and quinoa in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 mins.
♥ Meanwhile, steam (or boil) the chopped yams until just soft enough for your liking. Set aside.
♥ Put onion, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and pepper in a large frying pan and sauté until the onion is translucent. Add the yams and sauté until they pick up the flavors of the onion mixture.
♥ After quinoa is done, drain any excess water and combine quinoa, onion mixture, yams, lemon juice, cilantro, maple syrup, and Braggs in a large bowl. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Lowfat Vegan Creamy Dill Dressing

Recipe Source: The Garden of Vegan p.97

3/4 cup silken tofu (I had a 12oz pkg of firm silken tofu and I actually used the whole thing plus some water to thin it out.)
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh dill
(or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
1 teaspoon salt
pinch black pepper
1 teaspoon maple syrup (I added a bit more)

Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Enjoy.