VEG HEAD CARNIVAL

It's finally here! My very first Veg Head Carnival. I must admit, I was very nervous when I first decided to do a blog carnival. My main concern was if there would be enough substance to keep my readers satisfied. Well let me tell you something, the response has been amazing. Day after day the submissions kept pouring in. I could not be happier with the outcome.


So without further ado, here we have it. A collection of vegetarian related articles from some of my favorite blog authors. Make sure to leave comments on websites visited from this carnival. ENJOY!

Jade presents Very Best Vegetarian Lasagna posted at (cup)caketastrophe!. It's a must if you like lasagna. Jade's lasagna is a great way to fill the belly with some healthy ingredients. I made a double batch and froze the rest. Don't let this one pass you by.

Victoria presents Impress Your Friends with Mushroom Pate posted at feed yourself. This would make a great treat for your next party. The only thing I would change is the quantity, double the recipe, it'll go fast!

VeggieGirl presents Smooth Sailing posted at VeggieGirl. I could drink these smoothies every day for the rest of my life.

Khunying presents Spinach and Sun dried Tomatoes Quiche without Pie Shell posted at Gretchen's Pantry. This recipe looks outstanding. Now a days there's so many people with gluten diets, this recipe is a gem.

Jen Carlile presents Homemade Tofu posted at Modern Beet. Now this is what I call super cool. Now we can all make our own tofu at home. Home made tofu always taste better!

Lisa presents Lisa's Kitchen Vegetarian Recipes Cooking Hints Food & Nutrition Articles posted at Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen.

Courtney Lind presents Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles « Pip’s Plate posted at Pip's Plate.

Sangeeth Raghunathan presents Mango Lassi posted at Art of Cooking Indian Food.

Siri presents Recipe Marathon: Day 9 - Baked Home Fries posted at Siri's Corner.

Mansi presents Fun and Food Blog Recipes: Vegetarian Pad Thai with Paneer or Tofu posted at Fun and Food Blog Recipes.

Manjula Jain presents Aloo Gobi » Manjula’s Kitchen Indian Vegetarian Recipes posted at Manjula's Kitchen. Aloo Gobi is a delicious main dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and a great blend of spices.

Ashley presents It's Animal-Friendly!: The Muffins that Took 3 Months to Make posted at It's Animal-Friendly!.

Courtney aka Glamah presents Red Pepper, Spinach,Mushroom and Asparagus Terrine posted at Coco Cooks.

Jennifer Cote presents Hawaiian Rice Medley posted at PC Cuisine. This is an easy recipe that tastes awesome!

Melanie Rimmer presents Roasted Vegetables and Goats' Cheese Pasta posted at Bean Sprouts.

Maybelles Mom presents feeding maybelle: A Potato for Every Man, Woman and Child: Rosti Sliders posted at feeding maybelle.

Katerina presents Spanakopita posted at Daily Unadventures in Cooking.

J.F. presents Vegan Nacho Cheese Dip Recipe: Ah? Those Festival And Sports Arena Memories posted at vegoftheweek.

Kitchenetta presents Italian chock full of veggies tomato sauce « got no milk posted at got no milk.

Lalaine Y. Manalo presents Deep-Fried Tofu posted at thecookmobile.com.
Tofu blocks are a great and economical source of protein...here is a delicious recipe showcasing tofu all on its own!

Jenny B(aka Mother Hen) presents Squash Eatin? Squid posted at Ship Full O' Pirates.

Ken Jones presents How to cook Quinoa in a Microwave - Video posted at Quinoa Health Tips.

Muse presents The Potato Temptation posted at me-ander.

Deeba presents MANGOLICIOUS MORNINGS with FRUITY BEGINNINGS!! posted at Passionate About Baking....

Lokendra Rathore presents A Rajasthani Curry Made With Aloe Vera posted at Karan's Guest House.

Surfer Sam presents The Secret Lives of Bees. Honey, Health and Harvests ! Surfer Sam posted at Surfer Sam and Friends.

Naomi Stevens presents CRUNCH TIME FOR ALZHEIMER'S SUFFERERS posted at Diary From England.

Lovelyn presents Avocado and Tomato Salad posted at The Art of Balanced Living.

Veg Head Activism

Jessica Donnovan presents Freeganism - Living the Freegan Lifestyle posted at Sensible Self-Improvement.

Lane Wright presents More Reasons Not To Eat Meat posted at Vegan Bits.

Randy Powell presents Blue and Purple Food posted at Eating-Veggies.com: Alkaline Diet blog.

Valereee presents How to shop at a farmers' market posted at Cincinnati Locavore.

Vihar Sheth presents Rethinking the Meat-Guzzler posted at green rising.

So that's all for this addition of the Veg Head Carnival. Thanks once again to everyone who submitted an article. You all made this very special.

If you have a vegetarian related article make sure to submit for the next addition of Veg Head Carnival.

Forbidden Rice Stir Fry

Forbidden Rice Stir Fry

• 1 cup day old forbidden rice
• 1/4 cup broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup peas
• 1/4 cup carrots diced
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
• 1/4 cup fresh corn
• 1 tbs fresh grated ginger
• 1 tbs scallion chopped
• 1 tsp garlic minced
• 2 tbs toasted sesame oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Heat up your wok on super high. Add sesame oil, saute garlic, ginger, and scallion for 30 seconds. Toss in all the veggies, and saute for 3 minutes. Add rice and cook for 3 more minutes. Nice and simple. Using forbidden rice gives your meal that extra little wow factor. Try adding some soy sauce, sriracha (for some heat), tofu, tempeh, or edamame.

Sesame Soba Noodles with Seabeans

Sesame Soba Noodles with Sea beans

• 1 lb soba noodles cooked
• 1 cup blanched sea beans
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped scallion
• 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 1 tbs minced ginger
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbs tamari

In a large bowl toss all the ingredients. Season with extra tamari if needed. I like to eat this salad cold. You can definitely warm it up. Try snow peas, tofu, peanuts, or shitake mushrooms.

Thai Peanut Tofu

Thai Peanut Tofu

• 1 block tofu diced
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup arrowroot
• 1 cup of chunky peanut butter
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/3 cup sweet chili ginger sauce
• 1/4 cup scallions chopped
• enough oil to fry tofu
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbs black sesame seeds for garnish

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl mix flour, arrowroot, and a pinch of salt. Toss tofu with flour mixture being careful not to break up tofu. Let sit for 5 minutes and give it another toss. Add oil to frying pan and carefully place tofu in the pan. Once tofu is golden brown remove from pan and place on oven sheet pan. Bake tofu for 20 minutes or until crispy. Mix the peanut, teriyaki, and chili sauce in a food processor. Add hot water until mixture smooths out. Remove tofu from oven and drain excess oil. Toss with Thai peanut sauce, garnish with sesame seeds. Try this with soba noodles, and snow peas.

Kicked Up Texas Fries

Kicked Up Texas Fries

• 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes large fry cut
• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbs Hungarian paprika
• 1 tbs chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbs brown sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350. Toss potatoes with oil, salt, and pepper. In separate bowl mix paprika, chili powder, garlic, and sugar. Toss potatoes with spice mixture. Roast for 35 minutes or until soft to the touch. These fries are my absolute favorite. Try the recipe with sweet potatoes as well.

Tex Asian BBQ Tofu

Tex Asian BBQ Tofu

• 1 block tofu diced
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup arrowroot
• 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
• 1 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/4 cup scallions chopped
• enough oil to fry tofu
• salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl mix flour, arrowroot, and a pinch of salt. Toss tofu with flour mixture being careful not to break up tofu. Let sit for 5 minutes and give it another toss. Add oil to frying pan and carefully place tofu in the pan. Once tofu is golden brown remove from pan and place on oven sheet pan. Bake tofu for 20 minutes or until crispy. Mix BBQ, teriyaki, scallion, salt, and pepper. Remove tofu from oven and drain excess oil. Toss with sauce mixture. Even those who do not like tofu will love this recipe. I like to make it with jasmine rice and grilled asparagus. Try it and let me know what you think.

Roasted Parsnip Fries

Roasted Parsnip Fries

• 5 lg parsnips fry cut
• 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbs minces rosemary
• salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350. Toss parsnips with oil, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack for 25 minutes or until golden brown. This has to be one of my favorite recipes. I came up with this recipe for health reasons. Roasting, as we all know, is so much healthier for us than frying. Trust me when I tell you, you will not notice the difference. Your kids will love them as well.

Veg Head Carnival

I will be hosting the Veg Head Carnival on May 31st. A blog carnival is a collection of articles with a theme. I choose to host a vegetarian carnival because I see so many of us popping up everyday. Even if your not a vegetarian but have a great post on the subject make sure to submit it. Feel free to submit your best vegetarian recipes, or anything to do with vegetarianism. I look forward to posting all of your posts. Click here to submit your article for review. Make sure to stop by on May 31st and check out all the great articles. Thanks in advance.

Garden Vegetable Orzo Salad

Garden Vegetable Orzo Salad

• 2 cups cooked orzo
• 1 cup sweet cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup sliced celery
• 1/3 cup chopped scallion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup diced cucumber
• 1/3 cup fresh corn
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

In a large bowl toss all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Simple as it gets. I'm a big fan of orzo. Make sure to cook it with vegetable stock. Try diced red bell pepper, jalapeno, avocado, or black beans. Great as a side for some grilled tofu.

Thank You!

Thank You

• 1 cups recipe
• 2 cups blog
• 2 cups Chef Erik
• 10 cups visitors

Mix all ingredients in large bowl and serve immediately. Ha ha! I just want to take a moment and thank everyone who has visited my blog. I started blogging March 1st, 2008. As of today I have 60 subscribers, and 14 email subscribers. I'm so glad my site has helped everyone cook up some healthy vegetarian recipes. The response I am receiving has been great. I love coming home, from a long day of cooking, and reading my comments. So to everyone who visits and comments on my blog I bid you a HUGE THANK YOU!!!