Prickly Pear Cookbook or Meatless Meals for Working People

Prickly Pear Cookbook

Author: Carolyn J Niethammer

Those bristly cactus spines are guarding something really good to eat. Like chocolate, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, and chile, prickly pear cacti are one of the true treasures of the Americas. As a food, prickly pear is delicious, nutritious, and increasingly believed to be medicinal. Native Americans have enjoyed it for thousands of years, but transplants now flourish worldwide, particularly around the Mediterranean.But how do you transform a live pincushion into a delicious smoothie, cool salad, or a pie as pink and airy as the desert dawn? In her unique, beautiful cookbook Carolyn Niethammer has collected 56 enticing international recipes for the succulent fruit and tender green pads (or "nopalitos") of the prickly pear. A wild-food expert and master cook, she guides readers all the way from cactus patch to casserole, from easy spine removal techniques to Prickly Pear Barbecue Shrimp with Roasted Corn and Black Bean Relish. Other highlights of this marvelous collection are such simple yet sensational delights as Easy Nopalito Salsa, Sabra Soufflé, Chicken Yucatán, Prickly Pear Gelato, Prickly Pear Kuchen, and Prickly Pear Wine. 24 color photographs.

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Meatless Meals for Working People: Quick and Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Author: Debra Wasserman

Quick and easy vegetarian recipes. Also includes a guide to vegan and vegetarian foods available in fast food chains.

Table of Contents:

	Vegetarianism in a Nutshell	8
	Fresh is Best, But	9
	Suggested Vegetarian Meals	10
	Eating Out	31
	Vegetarian and Vegan Menu Items at Restaurant and Quick Service Chains	33
	Quick and Easy Recipes	98
	Breakfast Ideas
	Broiled Grapefruit	99
	Applesauce	99
	Oatmeal/Apples/Raisins and Cinnamon	100
	Cornmeal Mush	100
	Cinnamon/Sliced Apple Toast	101
	Cornbread and Blueberries	101
	Eggless Banana Pancakes	102
	Eggless French Toast	102
	Hash Browns	103
	Beverages
	Hot Apple Cider	104
	Blended Fruit Drink	104
	Quick Cashew Milk	105
	Easy Almond Nut Milk	105
	Milk Shake	106
	Sparkling Seltzer	106
	Salads and Dressings
	Coleslaw	107
	A Hefty Salad	107
	Stuffed Tomato Salad	108
	Cucumber Salad	108
	Beet Salad	109
	Summer Fruit Salad	109
	Potato Salad and Olives	110
	Macaroni Salad	111
	Tomato Salad	111
	Cranberry Salad	112
	Sweet Rainbow Delight	112
	Raw Vegetable Platter	113
	Sweet French Dressing	113
	Lemon/Apple/Garlic Dressing	114
	Red Beet Dressing	114
	Soups
	Vegetable Rice Soup	115
	Fresh Tomato Soup	115
	Creamed Carrot Soup	116
	Cream of Broccoli Soup	116
	Creamed Zucchini/Potato Soup	117
	Lunch Ideas
	Mock "Tuna" Salad	118
	Spinach/Mushroom Sandwich	118
	Quick Pizza	119
	Potato Pancakes	120
	Com Fritters	120
	Couscous/Squash Burgers	121
	Rice Burgers	121
	Lentil Burgers	122
	Side Dishes
	Cauliflower Au Gratin	123
	Scalloped Corn and Tomatoes	123
	Leftover Potato Dish	124
	Green Beans with Herb Sauce	124
	Sauteed Mushrooms	125
	Cabbage Dish	126
	Spanish Rice	126
	Stuffed Mushrooms	127
	Fried Zucchini and Sauce	127
	Sweet and Sour Cabbage	128
	Pasta Dish	129
	Main Dishes
	Rigatoni Combination	130
	Tomato/Eggplant Bake	131
	Broccoli/Kasha Bake	131
	Vegetarian Stew	132
	Leftover Stew	132
	Macaroni/Cabbage Dish	133
	Vegetable Pot Pie	134
	Vegetarian Chili	135
	Ratatouille	136
	Spaghetti and Vegetable Sauce	136
	Fried Eggplant	137
	Lentil Stew	138
	Zucchini Bake	138
	Soy Dishes
	Tofu Mayonnaise Dip	139
	Tofu Spinach Dip	140
	Tofu Eggless Salad	140
	Summer Tofu Salad	141
	Spinach Pie	142
	Tofu Burgers	142
	Fried Tofu	143
	Curried Tofu with Peanuts	144
	Fried Tempeh Sandwiches	144
	Spaghetti and Tempeh Sauce	145
	Chinese Cuisine
	Chinese Mixed Vegetables and Tofu	146
	Stir-fried Vegetables, Ginger, and Rice	146
	Vegetable Chow Mein	147
	Mock Foo Young	147
	Fried Rice with Peanuts or Almonds	148
	Mexican Fiesta
	Mexican Succotash	149
	Refried Beans	149
	Easy Tostadas	150
	Guacamole	151
	Spreads and Dips
	Lentil Pate	152
	Mushroom/Eggplant Spread	153
	Garbanzo Peanut Spread	153
	Split Pea Spread	154
	Chopped "Liver" Spread	154
	White Bean Spread	155
	Avocado/Cucumber Spread	156
	Nut "Cheese"	156
	Desserts
	Spicy Date Nut Spread	157
	Coconut Clusters	157
	Oatmeal Cookies	158
	Fresh Fruit Salad and Peanut Creme	159
	Rice Pudding	159
	Tofu Pie and Quick Crust	160
	Seasonal Party Ideas for Twelve People	161
	Summertime Menu	161
	Fruit Salad	161
	Raw Vegetable Platter	162
	Autumn Menu	162
	Wintertime Menu	163
	Spring Menu	163
	Vegetarian/Vegan Meal Plan	164
	Sample Two Day Menu	166
	Vegetarianism on the Job	167
	Nutrient Chart	175
	Spices for Vegetarian Cookery	178
	Nutritional Information	180
	True or False?	181
	Suggested Resources	184
	Index	185
	Vegetarian Resource Group Information	192