More Recipes!
VegWeb.com

Join Us On:
Facebook
Twitter

Subscribe to VegNews:
Magazine
TreeFree Edition

Fall Into Comfort Food!
So, I've finally come to terms with the fact that summer is over, and that's an okay thing. Hammocks are being stored, beach pails are being emptied, and my beloved strawberries are disappearing from farmers' markets. The only way to alleviate the pain of these changes is to start focusing on fall's bounty. I'm talking comfort foods galore. While summer is all about light and breezy, fall is about big casseroles, hearty soups, and mile-high apple pies. Hello, fall. I think I could get used to having you around!

Check out some of the recipes that I'm lovin' right now:

Soup Season, A'hoy! When the evenings get cold, the smart turn to soup. Nutritious, filling, time-consuming soup. Well, with the help of a VitaMix, the time-consuming part can be cut out. Just put your ingredients in and blend! Seriously, in 5 minutes you'll have hot soup. The VitaMix is amazing and you need one. Because we love you, here's a VitaMix Free Shipping Code just for VegWebbers!

Hot Dog! Hot dogs are kinda gross, but I still crave them. Is something wrong with me? Well, if there is, I'm in good company! Plenty of VegWebbers crave the funky "food" too. Are you one of them? Let us know your favorite recipes and brands in Hot Dog Substitute.

Trick or Treat! Give me something good to eat. And lots of it. Oh, and can you make sure it's vegan? Man, I'm picky. Well, no fear! Our super fabulous, terribly frightening VegWeb Halloween Page just went up and it's going to make sure you have the best (and scariest!) Halloween yet!

VegWeb iPhone App! We're still SO excited about our new Vegan Recipe Finder iPhone app. Hello, more than 13,000 vegan recipes in the palm of your hand, with features such as shopping lists and a recipe box. This thing couldn't be any handier–it's like carting around hundreds of cookbooks in your pocket! You, and everyone you know with an iPhone, needs it. Get you a VegWeb iPhone app!

Cheesy Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts, love 'em or hate 'em, there's no in between. Well, I love the little suckers, and when you cook them up this way, you'll love them, too. Or you won't as there's no accounting for taste! Literally. The reason why some people hate sprouts is probably on account of genetic variations in our taste perceptions. Crazy! So, if your Brussels sprouts are too bitter and pungent for you, feel free to replace them with potatoes or cauliflower in this recipe. Everyone else, let's try not to feel too bad for those poor souls, and get down to eatin' some sprouts!

What You Need:

6 cups water
1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed
1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1-1/2 cups soymilk
2-1/2 cups vegan cheese

What You Do:

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, add Brussels sprouts, and cook for ten minutes. Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside.

2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast. Cook one minute and then whisk in soymilk. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vegan cheese until it's melted and smooth. Transfer the Brussels sprouts into the sauce, stirring to coat. Enjoy!

I love VegWeb more than anything, but sometimes I get seriously distracted by all the awesome stuff that's happening over at our sister site, VegNews. Here are some of the stories I found particularly fabulous!

Vegan Vacations! Well, the Food Lover's Tour to Thailand is sold out but the Exotic Getaway to Laos still has a few spots open! The trip is expertly planned by the seasoned group of travelers (and eaters!) at VegNews, and is an event not to be missed! C'mon, you deserve it. Also, if you could just store me in your luggage, I'd be most grateful. Check out VegNews Vacations for more details and to book your Exotic Getaway to Laos today!

Presidential Veggies! President Bill Clinton says he's eating a plant-based diet to care for his heart. Pretty freaking cool! It's great to hear that the Big Dog is taking care of himself. With all the great humanitarian work he's doing, we need him around for a long time. Read all about it in Veggie Bill Clinton.

Veg Star! Brendan Brazier is one awesome dude. Not only is he a superstar veg athlete and developer of Vega, he's also mentoring Hugh Jackman on his veg journey. Read more in Hugh Jackman's Vegan Guru.

Good luck!

Click to view this message in a browser