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Seitan in a Plant-Based Diet

Posted on June 5, 2014 by ZihGarden

Seitan is often used in vegan restaurants as a substitute for chicken or beef in many recipes. I use it often in Irish Stew, Seitan Piccata, Grilled Seitan Buffalo Wings, Seitan Souvlaki, and Seitan ‘Beef’ Kababs. It has a hearty flavor and texture… Continue Reading →

Posted in Food, Vegan Recipes | Tagged diets, food, gluten, plant-based, recipes, Seitan, vegan, vegetable bouillon

Tofu

Posted on April 25, 2014 by ZihGarden

I admit it: When I finally gave up animal products four years ago, I considered tofu tasteless and uninteresting. Of course I could tolerate it, but I couldn’t understand how anyone could actually like it. However, persistence (or should that read obsession?), need, and an adventuresome spirit got me past Continue Reading →

Posted in Food, Vegan Recipes | Tagged food, health, lifestyle, meat substitutes, organic, plant-based, tofu, vegan

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