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Pomegranate Ice Cream

Photo: norwichnuts, Flickr.

Although cranberries usually reign supreme around Thanksgiving, the ruby pomegranate seems to be stealing some of the classic berry's thunder this season -- and understandably so, with its unique tart, fruity edge.

Flickr user Norwichnuts created this vegan Pomegranate Ice Kreme by simply combining two juiced pomegranates, two cups creamer, one cup powdered sugar and an added layer of pomegranate jelly and freezing it in an ice-cream maker. The "kreme" appears remarkably luscious and creamy, despite its vegan preparation. Topping the simple dessert with glazed pecans adds a salty complexity, as well as interesting texture and crunch.

Do you enjoy pomegranate? Have you been integrating it into your holiday cooking? Divulge how you've been using the fruit this season in the comments.

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]]>pomegranatepomegranate ice kremeThanksgivingvegan pomegranate ice creamAlexa Weibel2009-11-17T10:00:00+00:00Table for One - Peanut Stewhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/table-for-one-peanut-stew/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/table-for-one-peanut-stew/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/table-for-one-peanut-stew/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Peanut Stew

Photo: Sarah LeTrent.

Few of us want to make a complicated lasagna for solo dining -- by day six, you'll never want to see lasagna again! In this series, AOL Food staffer Sarah LeTrent taste-tests simple recipes suitable for a "table for one."

When we think of peanuts, we think Virginia, ballgames and a top hat-wearing, cane-holding, monocled mascot. However, peanuts are also a staple in West African cooking and used prominently in many dishes. One such typical meal is a hearty stew made with tomatoes, sweet potatoes and peanuts.

This vegetarian version of the soup relies on the saltiness and creaminess of peanut butter -- the pantry staple and venerated American spread that is an often unsung hero in meals that don't include jelly or two slices of bread.

Presenting a new (and more acceptable) way to eat peanut butter by the spoonful.

Find the Peanut Stew recipe after the jump.

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]]>african recipesAfricanRecipespeanut butterpeanut stewPeanutButterpeanutsPeanutStewstewssweet potatoesSweetPotatoestable for oneTableForOneSarah LeTrent2009-11-05T17:00:00+00:00Ginger Juice - Feast Your Eyeshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/ginger-juice-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/ginger-juice-feast-your-eyes/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/11/05/ginger-juice-feast-your-eyes/#commentsFiled under: , ,

ginger juice

Photo: sweetbeetandgreenbean, Flickr.

Now that we've learned how to peel ginger with ease, this ginger juice recipe seems less daunting, especially with its powerful health benefits. Prized for its piquant flavor, ginger is a medicinal treat in addition to being a tasty one -- to list just a few of its talents, it treats stomachaches and indigestion, reduces toxicity and aids mild lung disorders.

Kickstart your day -- and immune system -- with a shot of the stuff by passing diced and peeled pieces of the root through a juicer. If deemed too spicy for more sensitive palates, mix the juice with water, other juices or sweeteners like lemon, sugar or agave.

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]]>feast your eyesFeastYourEyesgingerginger juiceGingerJuicehomemade juiceHomemadeJuicejuicesweetbeetandgreenbeansweetbeetandgreenbean.netAlexa Weibel2009-11-05T10:00:00+00:00Oprah Goes Vegan With Gardeinhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/22/oprah-goes-vegan-with-gardein/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/22/oprah-goes-vegan-with-gardein/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/22/oprah-goes-vegan-with-gardein/#commentsFiled under:

Gardein is the latest plant-based protein line that is animal- and dairy-free. The product's "meaty texture" comes from a blend of soy, wheat and pea proteins, vegetables and grains (quinoa, amaranth, millet and kamut). In fact, the name Gardein is a combination of "garden" and protein."

Gardein is getting a lot of press these days because of Oprah Winfrey. Chef Tal Ronnen, who created Oprah's vegan 21-Day Cleanse menu, also helps Gardein in its development of different flavors, textures and variations.

Here is a list of where to buy Gardein near you.

Tried Gardein? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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]]>gardeinoprah winfreyoprah winfrey showOprahWinfreyOprahWinfreyShowtal ronnenTalRonnenveganSlashfood Editor2009-10-22T12:15:00+00:00Make It Vegetarianhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/make-it-vegetarian/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/make-it-vegetarian/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/make-it-vegetarian/#commentsFiled under: , , ,


Luscious lentil tacos.
Photo: Jennifer Iserloh.
Apart from a big juicy steak, I think a lot of us associate meat with certain recipes. From burgers to tacos and meatloaf, meat adds flavor and texture to meals that meat lovers crave.

But I know quite a few vegetarians who cook for their meat-loving spouses and friends on a regular basis, as I do. I've always wanted to cook the dishes I crave, without having to make something separate when vegetarians come to dine. Here are my staple meat substitutions and how to use them. Now you can keep those classics on the dinner table without a trip to the butcher.

Chickpeas have a firm texture that makes them ideal for burgers. Use them directly out of the can -- just drain, then pulse in a food processor for a chunky base that works well as a ground meat substitution. When working with beans, remember to add some spice with lots of seasonings. I like to use Worcestershire and steak sauce that are both vegetarian but have the seasonings cooks usually pair with meat. A dash of hot sauce can also add depth and warmth to the dish.

More meat substitutes and my Luscious Lentil Taco recipe, after the jump.

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]]>jenniferiserlohlentil tacosLentilTacosskinny chefskinnycheftaco recipeTacoRecipevegetarianvegetarian cookingVegetarianCookingJennifer Iserloh2009-10-01T17:00:00+00:00Table for One - Savory Bread Puddinghttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/table-for-one-savory-bread-pudding/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/table-for-one-savory-bread-pudding/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/table-for-one-savory-bread-pudding/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Savory bread pudding. Photo: Sarah LeTrent
Few of us want to make a complicated lasagna for solo dining -- by day six, you'll never want to see lasagna again! In this series, AOL Food staffer Sarah LeTrent taste-tests simple recipes suitable for a "table for one."

Bread pudding may be the darling of fall and winter dessert menus, but the casserole also has a reputation as being quite customizable. Sweet or savory? For brunch or for dinner? With meat or without? Bread pudding can be prepared in a myriad of ways and economically designed to help singletons use up stale bread and odds and ends in the fridge.

As a meatless main dish, it spotlights one of the most beloved vegetarian-friendly proteins of all time: the egg. Make it a meal with a side green salad.

This variation is an individual meal that's perfect for those pajama-and-fuzzy-slipper nights.

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]]>bread puddingBreadPuddingsavorysavory puddingSavoryPuddingspinachsundried tomato and pecorino bread puddingtable for oneTableForOnevegetarianSarah LeTrent2009-10-01T16:00:00+00:00Five Must-Have Vegetarian Cookbookshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/five-must-have-vegetarian-cookbooks/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/five-must-have-vegetarian-cookbooks/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/five-must-have-vegetarian-cookbooks/#commentsFiled under: ,

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The cookbook shelf of a former vegetarian. Photo: emdot, Flickr.
Whether you're a full-fledged veg or a pro-greens protein fiend, vegetarian cookbooks are the door to a world where beans, greens and grains are celebrated. These books will introduce you to a whole new pantry of ingredients. Just as a meat eater might strive to make use of the entire animal, vegetarian cooks grab inspiration from far and wide and turn every bit of edible, natural earth into a grand culinary experience.

What follows after the jump are five vegetarian cookbooks that any veggie lover must have, covering the staples of meatless cookery -- secret recipes from restaurants, classic culinary bibles, respected names and haute vegetarian food. Which do you think will reign supreme?

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]]>best vegetarian cookbooksBestVegetarianCookbookscat coraCatCoraFresh at HomeFreshAtHomeGreat Chefs Cook VeganGreatChefsCookVeganHow to Cook Everything VegetarianHowToCookEverythingVegetarianjean-georges vongerichtenJean-georgesVongerichtenmark bittmanMarkBittmanmollie katzenMollieKatzenThe New Laurels KitchenThe Vegetable Dishes I Cant Live WithoutTheNewLaurelsKitchenTheVegetableDishesICantLiveWithoutvegan cookingVeganCookingvegetarian cookbooksvegetarian cookingVegetarianCookbooksVegetarianCookingvongerichtenMonika Bartyzel2009-10-01T15:30:00+00:00Vegan Wine Guidehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/vegan-wine-guide/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/vegan-wine-guide/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/vegan-wine-guide/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vegetarian vineyards?
Vegetarian vineyards? Photo: Tambako the Jaguar.
Gretchen Roberts writes the wine blog Vinobite, has passed the introductory course at the Court of Master Sommeliers and is studying for her sommelier certification this fall.

A couple of weeks ago, I gushed about the Domaine Carneros Brut Rosé Cuvée de la Pompadour, a sparkling rosé made with organic grapes and animal-free products. Other well-known examples of vegan wineries include Frey Vineyards and Girasole Vineyards.

What makes a wine vegan? After all, wine is made from grapes, not beef. Where animal products do come into play is during the fining process. After fermentation, most wine is filtered and fined, which is basically removing all the sediment and leftover dead yeast cells and such from the fermentation process. Most winemakers use animal products like egg white or isinglass, but vegan wines are made with non-animal products such as clay.

Want to find out if your favorite brand is vegan? It's not always easy. Winemakers aren't required to disclose ingredients like the information on Oreo cookie labels, so you have to do some nosing around. One great source is the Barnivore Vegan Wine & Beer Guide, a community project listing of vegan and non-vegan wines. Cheers!
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]]>barnivoredomaine carneros brut roseDomaineCarnerosBrutRosefrey vineyardsFreyVineyardsgirasolegirasole vineyardsGirasoleVineyardssommelierveganvegan wineVeganWinevegetarianwineGretchen Roberts2009-10-01T14:00:00+00:00It's World Vegetarian Day on Slashfoodhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/its-world-vegetarian-day-on-slashfood/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/its-world-vegetarian-day-on-slashfood/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/10/01/its-world-vegetarian-day-on-slashfood/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

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Carrots. Photo: ccharmon, Flickr.


Today's the day to skip burgers and bacon -- it's World Vegetarian Day! Slashfood is celebrating the beginning of vegetarian-awareness month with lots of posts highlighting the best in fruits and veggies. They'll be a few roundups that aren't all-veg, but barring those, we're bringing you meat-free fare all day long. Check back here for posts on vegan wine, the best in vegetarian cookbooks and food festivals, plant-based recipes and more.
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]]>carrotsworld vegetarian dayWorldVegetarianDayLisa Schweitzer2009-10-01T09:30:00+00:00Montel's Daughter Advocates for Vegetarian School Luncheshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/08/25/montel-williams-daughter-advocates-for-better-school-lunches/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/08/25/montel-williams-daughter-advocates-for-better-school-lunches/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/08/25/montel-williams-daughter-advocates-for-better-school-lunches/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

wyntergrace williams

Following in the footsteps of her famous father, talk show host Montel Williams, 14-year-old Wyntergrace Williams has taken to the airwaves to solve other people's problems. But instead of counseling couples or advising addicts like Montel has done, the younger Williams is advocating for vegetarian meal options in public schools.

Williams' promo spot debuted last night during ABC Family's show "The Secret Life of the American Teenager." The 30-second PSA is part of a campaign to urge Congress to amend the Child Nutrition Act to include more vegetarian and vegan options in public school lunches. The CNA is up for reauthorization this year.

According to healthyschoollunches.org (the site that Williams is working with), though some schools are able to offer innovative school lunches that include numerous vegan and vegetarian options, some of which are even environmentally sustainable, many schools only meet the bare minimum nutrition requirements set forth by the CNA.

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]]>healthy school lunchesHealthySchoolLuncheshealthyschoollunches.orgmontelmontel williamsMontelWilliamsPSApublic schoolsPublicSchoolsschool lunchschool lunchesSchoolLunchSchoolLunchesteenagersvegetarianwyntergrace williamsEmily Farris2009-08-25T17:00:00+00:00'Top Chef Masters' -- Zooey Deschanel, Veganhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/08/06/top-chef-masters-zooey-deschanel-vegan/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/08/06/top-chef-masters-zooey-deschanel-vegan/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/08/06/top-chef-masters-zooey-deschanel-vegan/#commentsFiled under: ,


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Zooey Deschanel
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Who knew someone as adorable as Zooey Deschanel could be so difficult? Truth be told, when the actress and singer showed up as a guest judge/elfin dinner hostess last night on "Top Chef Masters," we were counting the moments until she threw the inevitable curveball: "I'm a vegetarian."

When she added "no eggs or dairy" -- never uttering the word "vegan" -- and professed her intolerance for soy or wheat, we sensed the evil guiding hand of the show's producers, eager to ratchet up the tension for the five remaining celeb chefs. The only way they could've played it up more would have been to have her break plates and pull a "Mommie Dearest" at the dinner table: "I told you, no gluten ingredients EVER!"

No such luck. The star of the heavily Bravo-promoted "500 Days of Summer" was a model of apologetic demureness when she met the cooks pre-meal, although she did decline Michael Chiarello's request to sing couple of a cappella songs in exchange for his culinary handiwork.

Behind her back, the Italian cuisine maestro was the most outwardly offended by the restrictions, calling them "off-putting."

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]]>anita loAnitaLoart smithArtSmithbravogael greeneGaelGreenehubert kellerHubertKellermichael chiarelloMichaelChiarellorick baylessRickBaylesstelevisiontop chef mastersTopChefMastersveganMichael Thomas Hastings2009-08-06T11:00:00+00:00Flashback to the Seventies: Dilled Pea Saladhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/11/flashback-to-the-seventies-dilled-pea-salad/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/11/flashback-to-the-seventies-dilled-pea-salad/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/11/flashback-to-the-seventies-dilled-pea-salad/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,



In this weekly series, home cook Bruce Watson works his way through a decades-old family cookbook, adapting the best recipes exclusively for Slashfood.

When I was a kid, pea season was a mixed blessing. On the bright side, it meant that we would get fresh sweet peas on the table. Whether from our family garden or from a local farmers' market, the just-harvested peas were invariably sweet, crunchy and delicious. On the other hand, our regular servings of fresh peas translated into hours spent on the porch shelling the bright green pods. Even under the best circumstances, it was dull, tedious work.

My mother's pea salad recipe, which combines the sweetness of peas with the light flavor of dill, tended to overshadow the peas with a heavy helping of sour cream, mayonnaise and scallions. My modified version, included below, lets the flavor of the peas shine through, but retains the original's cool summer flavors.

Get the recipe for dilled pea salad after the jump.

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]]>beyond rice krispie treatsBeyondRiceKrispieTreatsdillDilled pea saladDilledPeaSaladpea saladpeasPeaSaladBruce Watson2009-06-11T15:00:00+00:00Marvelous Morelshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/03/marvelous-morels/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/03/marvelous-morels/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/06/03/marvelous-morels/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

morels
Like ramps and asparagus, morels are synonymous with spring, and an edible reminder of the season's brevity. It feels less like morels have a season than a quick, annual engagement: catching them at the farmers market is like catching a solar eclipse, or Tom Jones at the MGM Grand in Vegas.

Morels are wild mushrooms that grow in forested areas throughout many parts of the country, and generally begin appearing sometime in April. They're usually available until the early summer, but their season can vary by a week or two depending on the region and the amount of rainfall. They're slender, knobby things with intricately ridged and wrinkled skin, and look like they sprouted from the pages of the Brothers Grimm. Their homely appearance belies their heavenly flavor, which is expressed to spectacular effect in the company of dairy, fat and and asparagus. Scrambled eggs are thus an ideal way to enjoy morels -- think of it as less an egg dish than a vehicle for delivering the best of the season to your very happy stomach.

Read the recipe for scrambled eggs with morels, asparagus and spring onions after the jump.

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]]>asparagusbreakfastbrunchmorelsrecipescrambled eggsScrambledEggsspringspring onionsSpringOnionsRebecca Flint Marx2009-06-03T13:00:00+00:00Rumble in the Jungle: A Tofu Takedown Rundownhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/11/rumble-in-the-jungle-a-tofu-takedown-rundown/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/11/rumble-in-the-jungle-a-tofu-takedown-rundown/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/11/rumble-in-the-jungle-a-tofu-takedown-rundown/#commentsFiled under: ,


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As one of New York City's most well-appointed concert venues, the Highline Ballroom gets its share of long lines. But the 180 people milling outside its entrance yesterday afternoon hadn't come for the music. They'd come for the soy.

Soy doesn't exactly scream "ruthless fight to the finish," or summon images of a marauding vegetarians. Yet the stakes at the first-ever Tofu Takedown were high enough to inspire even committed bacon lovers to attend the spirited competition, which was organized by Matt Timms, the hungry genius behind the chili, salsa, fondue, cookie and bacon takedowns.

Seventeen amateur cooks gathered in the ballroom to battle it out for tofu supremacy with entries that ranged from so-called "Ethiopian empanadas" to salted caramel tofu gelato. Somewhat surprisingly, sweet far outnumbered savory, demonstrating just how far tofu has come in its role as an ingredient for dessert.

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]]>competitiondessertssoytofuveganvegetarianRebecca Flint Marx2009-05-11T16:00:00+00:00Tofu on Testosterone - The Tofu Takedownhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/05/talking-smack-about-soy-its-the-tofu-takedown/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/05/talking-smack-about-soy-its-the-tofu-takedown/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/05/talking-smack-about-soy-its-the-tofu-takedown/#commentsFiled under: ,

tofu takedown
Chili takedowns, cookie takedowns, bacon, salsa and fondue takedowns. Hey, man, competition is sorta part of living in New York City ("if you can make it here ...").

But a Tofu Takedown? Perhaps sensing the neglect felt by vegetarians unable to partake in the carnivorous joys of previous food fights, Matt Timms, the creator of the infamous Chili Takedown, is inciting meat-free madness on May 10. Because nothing says a fight to the death like fermented soybeans, right?

[Via Chili Takedown]
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]]>tofuRebecca Flint Marx2009-05-05T17:00:00+00:00Prevent Cancer with a Hangover Cure?http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/01/prevent-cancer-with-a-hangover-cure/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/01/prevent-cancer-with-a-hangover-cure/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/05/01/prevent-cancer-with-a-hangover-cure/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Watercress might just seem like a staple for ladies who lunch on tea sandwiches, but it has a fascinating reputation in the health world. Legend touts its powers as an aphrodisiac, a cure for baldness and even a cure for hangovers.

I'm not so sure about its powers to grow your libido or hair, but I'm guessing that its reputation as a hangover cure comes from its high potassium content. Since potassium is a mineral, which can become depleted due to dehydration from overindulging on alcohol, it could very well be that watercress might just help to soothe that morning-after headache.

I see watercress more as a delicious, energizing ingredient in fast and fresh modern cuisine. When the weather warms up, cool drinks and chilled soups not only refresh -- they also provide great ways add nutrition, giving you more energy to enjoy long summer nights.

Get Jennifer's Watercress Soup with Strawberry Salsa recipe after the jump.

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]]>jennifer iserlohJenniferIserlohskinny chefSkinnyChefwatercressJennifer Iserloh2009-05-01T13:00:00+00:00DIY Mushroom Burger - Foodie Flickshttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/17/mushroom-veggie-burger-foodie-flicks/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/17/mushroom-veggie-burger-foodie-flicks/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/17/mushroom-veggie-burger-foodie-flicks/#commentsFiled under: , ,



There are some vegetarians out there who swear up and down that a veggie burger tastes just like the real, meaty original. Well, we disagree, but that also doesn't mean that veggie burgers are bad. In fact, vegetable patties can offer a whole other realm of flavor -- especially when they're made from freshly sautéed mushrooms.

Next time you have a hankering for meat-free burgers, don't pick them up at the store. Instead, whip up the veggie burgers above, courtesy of Chef John's Food Wishes. A simple mix of sauteed 'shrooms and onions bound together with oatmeal and breadcrumbs, they look pretty delish. The recipe can be found right here, and while you're at it, skim the rest of the site as well. We're betting you'll find some tasty grub videos you can't resist.

Any vegetarians out there? Got a secret veggie burger recipe or fave storebought brand?
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]]>mushroom burgerMushroomBurgerveggie burgersVeggieBurgersMonika Bartyzel2009-04-17T11:00:00+00:00Cloris Leachman Dons Lettuce for PETAhttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/02/cloris-leachman-dons-lettuce-for-peta/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/02/cloris-leachman-dons-lettuce-for-peta/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/04/02/cloris-leachman-dons-lettuce-for-peta/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Cloris Leachman's PETA ad

Any news about PETA usually makes me roll my eyes, but for once, I think they're on to something. Rather than lathering in terrible logic and alienating those they want to convert, they've grabbed the wonderful Cloris Leachman and gone fancy.

That picture to the right, courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, presents Ms. Leachman in a ball gown of lettuce with the catch-phrase "Let Vegetarianism Grow on You."

It's not really the sort of image that will inspire masses to put down the bacon and grab a head of lettuce, but it is a fabulous picture.

I think it's time to put the babies aside and dress more women in greenery ... as long as PETA is prepared for me to admire the pics whilst eating a medium-rare burger.

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]]>Cloris LeachmanClorisLeachmanPETAMonika Bartyzel2009-04-02T11:00:00+00:00Recipes for Fava Beans - Slashfood Ate (8)http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/30/recipes-for-fava-beans-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/30/recipes-for-fava-beans-slashfood-ate-8/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/30/recipes-for-fava-beans-slashfood-ate-8/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Purple Fava Bean

Towards the middle of spring, fava beans or as the English call them -- broad beans -- can be found at farmer's markets across the country. Their rich buttery texture and heavenly nutty taste not only complement meats, fish and other fruits and vegetables, but also make them standouts on their own.

Fava beans are eaten around the world as a snack and as a full meal. They're used as essential ingredients in meals ranging from salad to pork shoulder to bean paste. In the Middle East, fava beans are crushed in a sauce and eaten for breakfast in a dish called "ful medames."

In Iran, fava beans are conserved in metal cans and eaten throughout the winter with salt and pepper. They can also be fried and eaten as a delicious crunchy snack, as done in Mexico, Peru, China and Thailand.

Below are eight recipes for fava beans:

  1. Grilled Fava Beans with Chile and Lemon
  2. Sizzling Halloumi Cheese with Fava Beans and Mint
  3. Fava Bean Salad with Roasted-Garlic Vinaigrette
  4. Fava Bean Soup
  5. Halibut on Mashed Fava Beans with Mint
  6. Garlic-Rubbed Pork Shoulder with Spring Vegetables
  7. Ravioli Stuffed with Fava Beans, Ricotta and Mint with Brown-Butter Sauce
  8. Lemon- and Garlic-Roasted Chicken with Fava Beans, Radishes and Pecorino
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]]>fava beansFavaBeansslashfood ateSlashfoodAtespring produceSpringProduceMax Shrem2009-03-30T14:00:00+00:00Olive Oil and Goat's Milk: Cheese Coursehttp://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/24/olive-oil-and-goats-milk-cheese-course/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/24/olive-oil-and-goats-milk-cheese-course/http://www.slashfood.com/2009/03/24/olive-oil-and-goats-milk-cheese-course/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Bardwell Farm's Mettowee goat's milk cheese

For any cheese enthusiast, spring means the return of diverse goat's-milk cheeses.

The goat's milk from the spring produces a unique grassy taste with an exquisite floral aroma with notes of hay. This is due to the fact that the goats are beginning to graze on the fresh spring flora.

Compared to most sheep and cows, goats have the most varied diet. Their milk is also the lowest in fat. With less fat to balance out the pungent flavors, you can really taste the natural piquancy of lush spring fields.

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