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Dinner is ServedAuthor's noteYou'll notice in this book, as in all my cookbooks, that I use Pam. While I understand that it contains grain alcohol and propellant, I also understand that these burn off in the heat of cooking. I use it because it gets the job done better than another product I have ever used, including other cooking sprays. If, however, you prefer not to use it, by all mean, feel free to use an oil appropriate to the recipe. You will notice that I rely heavily on soy as well. And much soy has genetically manipulated organisms (GMOs). However, it is very easy to buy soy products that have no GMOs in them. The lack of GMOs has become a bragging point listed point in bold print on labels, and these days, many good supermarket will carry non-GMO products. Comment about Dinner Is ServedDinner is Served is a wonderful cookbook appropriate for both the budding vegetarian and the vegan connoisseur. I've made several recipes in this book so far, and each was a big hit. Each was gone in a flash! If you're looking for a vegan cookbook full of healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make recipes, this is the one for you! I can't recommend it highly enough!~Pam Strizek Table of ContentsBreadsCarrot MuffinsUncheddar Chive Biscuits Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits Corn Muffins Corn Tortillas Date Oat Scones English Muffins Garlic Bagels Baker's Dozen Garlic Uncheddar Dinner Rolls Herbed Dinner Rolls Kamut Garlic Sesame Flatbreads Mushroom, Tomato, and Parmesan Bread DessertsAlmond CookiesAlmond Carob Squares Carrot Poppy Seed Cake Flaky Pie Crust Hot Cross Buns Lemon Pudding Lemon Tart Oatmeal Soy Cookies Orange Kitchen Cake Pumpkin Marmalade Pie Raspberry Pecan Crunch Dips and Dressings and Uncheese and SaucesAvocado SalsaClassic Basil Pesto Cranberry Cilantro VInaigrette Garam Masala Grapefruit Tarragon Salad Dressing Italian Seasoning Lemony Dressing Vegan Unmayonnaise Mushroom Gravy Orange Syrup Red Bean Sauce Salsa Seasoned Flour Spinach Pesto Dip Creamy Tofu Topping Tofu Cream Uncheese Tofu Sour Uncream Spiced Tofu Topping Sundried Tomato and Basil Pesto Oven DishesEggless Asparagus FrittataCheesy Macaroni, Unbacon, and Spinach Broccoli Unbacon Quiche Cabbage and Broccoli Pie Scalloped Carrots and Uncheese Dilly, Lemony Asparagus with Almonds Lemon Curry Tofu Stuffed Portabellas Whipped Potato Casserole Potato Cauliflower Pie Unsausage Stuffed Portabellas Eggless Spinach Artichoke Frittata Veggie Stuffed Peppers SaladsArugula, Bean, and Pasta SaladAvocado Cucumber Salad Carrot Salad with Turnip Greens Unchicken Salad with Apples and Hazelnuts Citrus and Mango Salad Edamame Salad Festive Luncheon Salad Fruit, Nut, and Turnip Green Salad Green Bean Salad Minted Mango Raspberry Salad Minty Cucumber Salad Pesto Pasta Salad Spinach Strawberry Salad Side DishesAsparagus with Herb PestoAsparagus with Herbed Sauce Broccoli and Brussels Sprouts with Unbacon Broccoli, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms Celery with Peppers and Unbacon Devilish Corn and Edamame Lemony Broccoli and Pepper Cheesy Kale Millet Pilaf Drunken Mushrooms Herbed Peas and Kale Pimiento Green Beans Potato and Zucchini Pancakes Cheesy Potatoes and Peas Quinoa Pilaf Tomatoes and Basil Mediterranean Soups and StewsArtichoke SoupRob's Baseball Soup Black Bean Soup Black Bean and Corn Stew Broccoli and Mushroom Potage Carrot Sweet Potato Soup Corn Bisque A Dilly of a Vegetable Soup White Grape Gazpacho Lentil Soup New Year's Eve Soup Seaweed, Mushroom, and Bok Choy Soup Spring Soup Snowy Day Tomato Soup Stovetop DishesBroccoli with "Kielbasa" and PastaCanadian Unbacon Spaghetti Unchicken Grillers with Walnuts and Chive Sauce Chiocciole with Veggies and Ramona Sauce Fruited Tofu with Barley Fusilli with Mustard Greens The Garden over Rice Grillers with Herbs and Capers Mushroom Tacos Pasta with Broccoli and Cauliflower Rotelle Mediterranean Seitan Kabobs Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Minted Pesto Tofu Patties with Vegetables Tofu Steaks with Pesto and Sour Uncream Sauce Tortilla Skillet Vegetable Paella GlossaryBibliographyAbout the AuthorOther Books by Vila SpiderHawkSneak PeekBreadsCarrot MuffinsYield: 12 muffins
Carrots contain every mineral the human body needs, including calcium, iron, and magnesium, which are blood builders. They are a great source of beta-carotene, a proven cancer fighter, and vitamin A. They're good for liver disease, night blindness, cancer, reducing cholesterol, cleaning the blood, skin problems, flushing out fat, and lupus. - Healing Juices by L.A. Justice, p 86 Ellagic acid, particularly effective against esophageal and lung cancers, is a flavonoid found in most berries and beets, but it is especially abundant in strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, pomegranates, grapes, and walnuts. All of grapes' nutrients are concentrated in raisins because of the lack of water. - Eat to Heal by Kristine M. Napier, M.P.H., R. D, L.D., p 143 Among other health benefits, the lignans in flaxseeds contain a substance--platelet activating factor (PAF)-receptor antagonists--which prevent tiny blood clots from forming in the blood. Such tiny clots can damage and clog the tiny blood vessels of the kidneys, thereby reducing the life-giving blood supply and ultimately causing kidney damage. It's also possible that the alpha-linolenic acid (and omoega-3 fatty acid) in flaxseeds plays some role in reducing inflammation. - Eat to Heal by Kristine M. Napier, M.P.H., R. D, L.D., p 73 Pineapple offers thiamin for your heart, nerve health, and metabolism; manganese for strong bones, energy, and nerve health; and selenium for heart health, healthy skin, and reproductive health. - Healing Foods for Dummies by Molly Siple, M.S., R.D., pp 47, 49, 50 Uncheddar Chive BiscuitsYield: 9-10 biscuits
Eating oats regularly may reduce insulin resistance and help stabilize blood sugar. The fiber in oats also lowers blood cholesterol levels and thus reduces your risk of heart disease. - Outsmart Diabetes, Cindi Caciolo, Editor, p 21 Eat more fiber. Most people don't get enough fiber. The recommended daily intake is around 25 to 35 g. You can get fiber from whole grain breads and cereals, whole fruit, vegetables, and dried beans and peas. - Outsmart Diabetes, Cindi Caciolo, Editor p 9 Dr. Lilian Thompson from the University of Toronto has provided the most compelling early proof that cancer can be reversed. Her work is just now being prepared for publication. What she has found is that breast cancer size actually decreases with a daily course of flaxseed. Flaxseed is quickly becoming one of the most popular health foods in America and has been called the most remarkable healing foods of our time. Flaxseed has two critical parts, flax oil, one of the healthiest fats you can eat, and a special fiber that protects against breast cancer and heart disease. This breakthrough study shows that breast cancer size decreases in the short time between the diagnosis of breast cancer and surgery. That phenomenon is uncommonly seen with very powerful chemotherapy. - The Breast Cancer Prevention Diet by Dr. Bob Arnot, p 8 Along with their cousins garlic, leeks, and onions, chives help prevent cancer and treat high blood pressure. - The Green Pharmacy by James A, Duke, Ph.D., p 16 Cinnamon Raisin BiscuitsYield: about 8 biscuits
There are a number of spices that research shows can help the body use insulin more efficiently. These include bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and turmeric. You might also want to think about coriander and cumin. The research is not as strong on these two spices, but in animal studies both have shown to lower blood sugar somewhat. - The Green Pharmacy by James A. Duke, Ph.D., pp 202-203 Whole wheat is a great source of B vitamins, which are important for liver function and the health of the nervous system; vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that also promotes heart health; magnesium, which helps sustain a healthy heartbeat; zinc, which provides energy; fiber, which facilitates healthy bowel function; essential fatty acids, which transport oxygen to the cells; and more than 16 other major and trace minerals that are involved in all sorts of activities throughout the body. When flour is made from whole wheat, all these nutrients remain in the final product. But when whole wheat is refined to make white flour, the germ and bran are removed (the wheat is also bleached to make it white). Four that is missing the germ and the bran is also missing vitamins, minerals, and fiber. - Healing Foods for Dummies by Molly Siple, M.S., R.D., pp 28-29 Raisins are a good source of thiamin for heart health and a healthy metabolism; of chromium to control blood sugar, for heart health, and for energy; of copper for healthy blood and energy; of iron for healthy blood and a healthy metabolism and energy; of phosphorus for strong bones and muscles and for energy; and of potassium for healthy heart, kidneys and nerves. - Healing Foods for Dummies by Molly Siple, M.S., R.D., pp 47, 48, 49 Corn MuffinsYield: 18 muffins
Because corn is very high in fiber, it can help lower cholesterol. And because it's very high in carbohydrates, it provides quick energy while delivering virtually no fat. Corn is an excellent basic food source. When combined with other vegetables in the diet, it is a good source of protein, carbohydrates, and vitamins. - New Foods for Healing by Selene Yeager, p 214 Flaxseeds contain glyosides, gum, linamarin, linoleic acid, mucilage, oleic acid, protein, saturated acids, tannins, and wax. They are good for female disorders, colon problems, inflammation, and tumors. They promote strong nails, bones, and teeth as well as healthy skin. - Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C, p 52 All soybean products such as tofu and soybean milk are complete proteins. The availability of foods that offer complete proteins when eaten alone is limited. Soybeans, however, contain the essential amino acids plus several other nutrients and are used to complement the meatless diet. - Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A. Balch, C.N.C, p 13 The American Diabetes Association recommends a diet including 40 grams of fiber a day, especially soluble fiber, and the National Cancer Institute recommends incorporating 30 grams if fiber into the daily diet. However, the modern diet contains only one-third the recommended intake. Americans average only 12-15 grams a day. Yet fiber is surprisingly easy to incorporate into your diet. For instance, one slice of whole-grain bread has about 4 grams of fiber, nearly 15 percent of the recommended daily amount. - Meals that Heal by Lisa Turner, p 44 Corn Tortillas
Return to Table of Contents Cornmeal is an excellent source of both vitamin E and zinc. Vitamin E aids in preventing cataracts, improves athletic performance, and helps diminish leg cramps. Vitamin E prevents cell damage by inhibiting lipid peroxidation and the formation of free radicals. It retards aging and may prevent age spots as well. The body needs zinc to maintain proper levels of vitamin E in the body. - Prescription for Nutritional Healing by James F. Balch, MD and Phyllis A Balch, CNC, p 9 The body contains two classes of fatty acids, the omega-3s and the omega-6s. Omega 6s are found in most vegetable oils and many processed foods, as well as in animals that eat feed sources high in omega-6s. Omega-3s are found in fish oils, marine algae, and in flaxseed and flaxseed oil. While maintaining a balance of these fatty acids is important, the modern diet has upset this balance by drastically reducing the amounts of omega-3s and increasing the amounts of omega-6s. Omega-3s produce an anti-inflammatory response and have been reported to successfully decrease arthritis pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Omega-3s also produce a lowering of triglyceride levels and make platelets less stick and less likely to form clots. Flaxseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. - Natural Remedies for a Healthy Heart by David Heber, M.D., Ph. D, p 145 Whole wheat is a great source of B vitamins, which are important for liver function and the health of the nervous system; vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that also promotes heart health; magnesium, which helps sustain a steady heartbeat; zinc, which provides energy; fiber, which facilitates healthy bowel function; essential fatty acids, which transport oxygen to the calls; and more than 16 other major and trace minerals that are involved in all sorts of activities throughout the body. - Healing Foods for Dummies by Molly Siple, M.S., R.D., p 28 Oat beta-glucans helps reduce cholesterol because its soluble fiber absorbs water, forming a thick gel in the digestive system. Not only does this gel provide a more lasting feeling of fullness, which helps curb overall calorie intake, it traps the cholesterol found in food and carries such dietary cholesterol out of the body. In the same way, oat beta glucans help mop up some of the bile that your body pours into the intestines to digest fat. The liver uses cholesterol taken from the bloodstream to create bile, so this action helps to reduce cholesterol levels. - Energy Times, Allan Richter, Editor, February, 2009. p 52 Date Oat SconesYield: 8 scones
High-soluble-fiber grains, such as oats can help control cholesterol, although diet works best on people who need the help the most--those with the highest LDL and the lowest HDL. Also important is to eat lots of fruits and vegetables that are high in the antioxidants vitamins A and E and beta-carotene. They keep LDL cholesterol safe from toxic changes that threaten arteries and promote heart attacks. - Food--Your Miracle Medicine by Jean Carper, pp 68-69 Whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and beans are very low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates, which boost your metabolism and improve your ability to burn calories. The result is weight control that is easier than any diet and, best of all, permanent. - The Compassionate Cook, Ingrid Newkirk, Editor, p 2 Dates are high in natural aspirin and have a laxative effect. Dried fruits, including dates, are linked to lower rates of certain cancers, especially pancreatic cancer. - Food--Your Miracle Medicine by Jean Carper, p 479 English MuffinsYield: 18-20 muffins
Flaxseeds contain a compound called alpha-linolenic acid that has been shown to reduce levels of prostaglandins, chemicals in the body that contribute to inflammation. They also contain compounds called lignan precursors that have antioxidant properties that can block the effects of free radicals. This is important because free radicals are produced in large amounts whenever there's inflammation, and unless they are stopped, they make inflammation even worse. Some evidence suggests that getting about 3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed or 1 to 3 tablespoons of flaxseed oil might be enough to ease the symptoms. - Prevention 1001 Best Health Tips, Doug Hill, Editor, pp 79-80 Vitamin E is a powerhouse antioxidant. It not only blocks free radicals but also fends off cancer by stimulating the immune system. Plus, it actually prevents the formation of cancer-causing compounds in the body. Find vitamin E in wheat germ, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. - Prevention 1001 Best Health Tips, Doug Hill, Editor, pp 77 Honey contains traces of B vitamins, folate, iron, and manganese in addition to 181 different bioactive compounds such as quercetin and caffeic acid, which boost energy production in the brain. - Prevention January 2012, David Zinczenko, Editorial Director, p 59 |
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