“Have you ever grabbed a store-bought pie crust or a pack of refried beans, only to wonder—wait, is this vegetarian?” It’s easy to assume certain foods are vegetarian, but later, you might discover sneaky animal ingredients hidden in the ingredient list. When it comes to cooking, a wide variety of ingredients add flavor and texture […]
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Chicken broth often brings that comforting flavor and richness we love in soups, stews, gravies, and sauces. But chicken broth isn’t on your menu if you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. I get it—finding a good vegetarian substitute for chicken broth can feel like a bit of a puzzle, especially when you’re juggling a
Cream of chicken soup is a go-to ingredient for so many comforting fall and winter dishes—whether it’s a bubbling casserole, hearty pot pie, or even just a cozy bowl of soup. Once the weather cools down, it seems to pop up everywhere. But if you’re vegetarian, finding the right replacement that keeps your dish creamy
Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD As an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases when you click on a link. Do you have a family recipe you’d like to make vegetarian? For instance, tacos, spaghetti bolognese, chili, or meatloaf. But how would you go about this? Many times simply eliminating the meat isn’t enough.
Jennifer Hanes MS, RDN, LD Why would a vegetarian want to eat fake, faux, or mock meat? I hear this all the time, from people around me to comments made on various Facebook groups. Unfortunately, like many other topics, the answer isn’t necessarily straightforward. What is fake meat? Mock meat (or fake meat, faux meat,
