Vegetarian Star

The King of promoting a vegetarian lifestyle for Britain, the U.S. and the rest of the world, Paul McCartney, has compiled a list of his favorite recipes to help promote his campaign by enticing every meat eater’s taste buds,  the Meat Free Monday Cookbook.

From the publisher:

“Often, though, our vegetarian repertoire is limited, with the result that our enthusiasm to continue with a meat-free day wanes when we are confronted with yet again eating the same dish. With menus for each of the 52 weeks of the year – two main recipes, plus four other ideas for each meal of the day – The Meat Free Monday Cookbook addresses this problem and is aimed at everyone who cares about the environment, is happy to eat vegetarian one day a week, but needs inspiration and guidance to do so.”

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The NBA’s first and only female scout Bonnie-Jill Laflin told Fitness Magazine what she prefers putting her hands on, second to contracts and basketballs.

“A lot of people say “ugh” when I say tofu, but if you stir fry it, it’s great!” Laflin said. “Just mix veggies, tofu and soy sauce and you have a meal. I have a big sweet tooth, so I’m happy chocolate is vegetarian!”

Tofu and chocolate do make great vegetarian foods. And who says you can’t combine them together?

Before you say “ugh” to the silken soy product, try this recipe for Tofu Chocolate Pudding, guaranteed to be the star at halftime.

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Dr. Oz has always welcomed vegan topics on his daytime television show, and next week on October 28, Oz will invite author, dietitian and Forks Over Knives consultant Julieanna Hever to discuss the benefits of a plant-based diet, as well as demonstrate several recipes from her book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition.

According to the site from the publisher of her book, Hever will show the audience how to make the It’s Easy Being Green Smoothie, Noritos and Beans and Greens Chili.

Below is Hever demonstrating making Noritos, which are burritos made with seaweed wrap. Hever makes a Mediterranen, Japanese and Mexican version of this burrito twist.

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Daphne Oz

The Chew is a dream come true for the daytime talk show/foodie person who’s looking for a little more than the Food Network.

Hosted by some of the biggest names in celebrity food, this ABC series may be taking food TV in the right direction by featuring chefs like Mario Batali and Carla Hall, both known for incorporating fresh, seasonal and plant-based items into their entrees.

It doesn’t hurt that one of the hosts is Daphne Oz, promoter of a vegetarian diet and author of The Dorm Room Diet.

The daughter of Dr. Oz, host of the popular daytime medical series The Dr. Oz Show, Daphne recently demonstrated one of the family’s favorite meatless recipes–Oz Family Chili.

Those that watched the episode may have heard Daphne say she was adding chicken broth to the recipe.

However, that was nothing more than a good ol’ vegetarian April Fool’s joke.

Daphne wrote on her Facebook page, “Oops, I said i used “chicken stock” in my veggie chili–so sorry, guys! it was veggie broth!”

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Chia is more than those cuddly green plants advertised at 3 in the morning while you’re still trying to digest that extra spicy tempeh hot wing.

It’s also a source of protein, calcium and fiber.

This is one of several chia pudding recipes from his latest book, Thrive Foods: 200 Plant Based Recipes for Peak Health and Brendan Brazier says they are a favorite.

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Vegetarian or not, breakfast usually isn’t terribly exciting for anyone.

But if cold cereal seven times a week or the occasional burnt toast isn’t doing it for you, why not try this unique alternative to oatmeal–brown rice with soy milk and fruit.

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Of all the things Paula Deen is known for, vegetarian cooking is definitely not one of them.

But the Queen of cholesterol has managed to put together a refreshing pasta salad that doesn’t contain ham chunks and isn’t tossed with lard dressing.

Deen tosses in a plethora of vegetables in this bow-tie pasta salad–a trio of different peppers, onions and artichoke hearts.

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Masaharu Morimoto has competed against several chefs on the Food Network’s Iron Chef America, his only weapons being dishware and good ingredients.

The strongest iron chefs know you can’t win a cooking competition without first filling yourself up with nutrient dense foods like this Mashed Tofu Salad.

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