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Q: vegetarian meals?
can you please list some good vegetarian meals, i dont like tofu or anything like that i basically eat normal food without the meat like pasta and pizza ect. also im trying to get fit and healthy. thanks ;)

A: Hi. I too am a vegetarian.Why dont you try normal Indian food.It is because Indians are basically vegetarians and some people only are non veg. There are infinite dishes in Indian cuisine. I can help you by giving you a few famous Indian recipe websites. www.sanjeevkapoor.com www.khanakhazana.com www.tarladalal.com Hope it helps.

Q: What are the annual cost for schools to purchase vegetarian meals?
I'm trying to include vegetarian meals at lunch and I'd be really helpful if I could compare the cost of the meat meals we get now, and the vegetarian meals we hope to get. If anything I'd like to get the food cost only per meal and I could do the math myself. Please and thank you. My school does provide salads, but they have tuna and ham, and if meat eaters get the choice of different varieties every day, why should a vegetarian get stuck eating the same thing everyday? And I've already gotten a petition approved and going on in school.

A: If done right it should cost less them meat. You want to find out if your school uses a large food service, or makes everything from scratch. If there aren't many vegetarians in your school the cost will be much higher then if there are a large number of vegetarians. The easy choices any cafeteria can provide are: Different types of salads, fruits and veggies, mac and cheese, veggie burgers. cheese pizza, pasta without meat. Veggie chili. veggie soup, pb&j, veggie sub, egg salad sandwich.

Q: What are some decent vegetarian meals you can microwave?
My sister is going away to school this fall and I'd like to make her a cookbook of some simple, but good vegetarian meals she can make in her dorm room. Problem is I'm not a vegetarian so I'm not much help...I appreciate any suggestions!

A: Beans and rice, beans and cheese in tortilla, Make sure all of those recipes have protien. Tofu is not an easy thing to cook in the micro :( Beans will give energy and fiber! also potatoes are very good for you...and versatile An easy to clean crock pot or rice steamer is an idea. As a snack, I love V-8 juice heated up as a soup, (for like 1-2 mins) with a little pepper or spice, and then tortilla chips or brown rice tossed in it as a filler. If she does not eat enough protein she will literally feel starved and reach for the junk! All veggie teens do! They can't find any quick food. Veggie teens eat twice as much to feel full. Protein satisfies like nothing else. One more thing that I am passionate about (as a life long veggie), is B-12! Make sure she takes a b-12 supplement (at least two hours away from eating milk to absorb it) everyday! Important vitamin for veggie people to stay in the game. Also Omega 3 fatty acids , and a high quality multi vitamin.

Q: What are your favorite vegetarian meals?
I'm giving up meat (not sea food) to test my will power starting on Wednesday, and I was wondering what were some of the best meals that you've made to suit the vegetarian lifestyle. Which ones have the most amount of protein and vitamins, etc. I'm fairly good at creating recipes from concepts, so you just have to describe the meal. "Best answer" will be given to the person who can give me multiple recipe concepts rather than just saying "cheese pizza" or something.

A: Pita bread with cooked falafel, avocados, & hummus. Vegan chili made with black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, green beans, chili sauce, green peppers & onions. Baked/fried/BBQ tofu, seiten, TVP, or tempeh. Cook and fry a large portobello mushroom and make a burger. Stir fry rice, beans, and vegetables of your choice. Pasta or potatoes (scalloped, mashed, fried, baked, etc) with nutritional yeast cheese sauce. http://www.ivu.org/recipes/italian/sauce-j.html Sandwiches (like tempeh lettuce & tomato, tofurky cheezsteak (tofurky deli steak with cheese, etc) Barbecued Seitan Ribz are good: http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/05/barbecued-seitan-ribz.html So is General Tao's Tofu: http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=8769.0 Plus: http://veganpeace.blogspot.com/2007/08/vegan-recipes-sites.html http://veganpeace.blogspot.com/2007/09/vegan-cookbooks.html http://veganpeace.blogspot.com/2007/09/other-vegan-blogs.html

Q: What are some good vegetarian meals that are quick and easy to make?
I'm moving into my college dorm soon, and I'll have to make my own dinner. I'm vegetarian. Does anyone have good recipies, meals, or weblinks for tasty, yet quickly made meals? What are some good frozen/microwavable vegetarian meal options?

A: vegweb.com is my first source for recipes. don't know if you're into pasta much, but making some orzo (or fusilli or elbow macaroni) is fairly easy. just gather some olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, tomato, pasta... and voila! you've got a meal. plus, there's always extra so you can eat it for the next few days. like previously mentioned, amy's has a good variety of frozen meals. if you have a trader joe's near you, they've got a good enough variety of frozen vegetarian meals, including buffalo "chicken" wings, masala burgers (and other patties), pizza, etc. if you're in a hurry, just slap some tofurkey (or yves) slices, mayo, and mustard in some bread, and you're good to go! good luck in college! :)

Q: How hard is it to transition to becoming a vegetarian? What are some filling vegetarian meals?
I'm absolutely love eating meat. Plus, I'm very active and need to eat filling meals. However, I've been reading a lot about how eating meat is bad for world food supplies and the environment. For example, it takes 6 pounds of grain to make 1 pound of meat. Basically I'm interested in becoming a vegetarian or at least cutting back on my meat intake. I'm asking this to vegetarians who have big apetites and used to be carnevours: How difficult is the transition? Also, what are some good vegetarian meals?

A: i didn't find it hard, but it does take a bit of adjusting if you're used to only cooking meals with meat. you'll have to visit some recipe websites or get some cookbooks to build a recipe library. like some of the other posters said, i strongly recommend buying some faux meats if you're used to eating meat all the time. if you don't like the first brand you try, go for another. don't write off being a vegetarian if you don't like the veggieburger. there are great chicken, beef, and bacon substitutes that are actually very good. i also found it easy to keep some vegetarian convenience foods around the house. amy's products and some of the "thai kitchen" products are great if you just don't feel like being creative in the kitchen. as far as filling meals go, here are some that i would recommend: bean burritos with mexican rice falafel sandwiches (falafel inside whole wheat pita bread) vegetarian lasagna (we do this with alfredo sauce & spinach) stir fry with veggies, cashews, and tofu (cashews are filling!) eggplant parmesan stuffed peppers vegetarian chili those are just a few examples of meat free dishes that will make you feel full and satisfied. try visiting a few veg cooking websites to get more ideas....there are plenty of resources out there. recipes that use beans, whole grains, and rice are going to be very filling as well as recipes using cheese and leafy greens. it's always great to see another person go vegetarian.....congrats on your choice, and good luck!!!

Q: What cookbooks are good begginers guides for Vegetarians inexperienced in preparing vegetarian meals?
My cooking skills are fairly limited, most of which are for non-vegetarian meals. What cookbooks are good for beginner vegetarians?

A: I love Moosewood by Katsen and also Highway to Health by Lindsay Wagner. Check out the library and any good ones that you love you can buy.

Q: I want to become a vegetarian, need some good recipes to convince my husband meals are fine without meat!?
My entire family loves meat, but after seeing a video about KFC's slaughter houses I don't think I can ever buy meat again. I knew they where not killed with kindness but I had no idea how bad the animals where treated. I need some really good recipes because my husband is a "meat and potatoes" kind of guy and I need to convince him vegetarian meals are just as good! I am also wondering if cutting out the meat will cut down our grocery bill? We are on a tight budget and if he see's less money going towards the store I think he would be more open minded about the change.

A: Learn to cook without meat and make it seem it seem like you did. If you don't have a BBQ, buy one. People associate that smoky flavor with charred flesh, but its really all about the charcoal or wood chips you use. It WILL be cheaper without a doubt if you use bulk TVP and homemade seitan or even grilled extra firm tofu as your main meat replacements instead of pre-made frozen stuff at the store. I'm vegan and these are some of my favorite things to eat: Breakfast: bananas, cream of wheat with brown sugar and soy butter, cereal, pancakes or french toast with real maple syrup, vegan "sausage" patties, smoothies. Snack: BRUSSEL SPROUTS =) no joke Lunch: vegan "sausage" sandwiches, sandwiches with vegan deli slices(Tofurkey is the only one that's kinda funky), fruit, dinner leftovers, couscous salad, vegan sushi, potato or pasta salad. Dinner: sloppy joes, "sausage" and gravy with homemade biscuits, Spaghetti and Trader Joe's "meatballs" or TVP, lasagna, Thai pad see ew, pad khi mao(drunkard's noodles), pad prig king, tofu+eggplant with basil sauce, yellow thai curry with tofu or vegan chikn and veggies and jasmine rice, Indian dal with homemade roti or dosai, channa masala, aloo gobi, vegetable or minestrone soup, pizza, STEAMED "PORK" BUNS with potstickers or spring rolls, sweet&sour/orange/lemon chikn, vegan pho or wonton soup, baked tofu, BBQ homemade seitan (tastes like BBQ'd ribs), kabobs I use these sites to find recipes: http://www.foodnetwork.com http://vegweb.com http://www.recipezaar.com You can go to a veggie restaurant and steal ideas. http://www.happycow.com/browse ----------------------------------------------------------------------- There have been vegan Olympic gold medalists and a vegan woman can create an ENTIRELY NEW,HEALTHY HUMAN BEING INSIDE OF HER. Many of these children stay vegan and grow up to be perfectly healthy adults. So just keep yourself educated about what you eat and don't let anyone tell you that a veg diet is lacking anything essential. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Lewis http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/advocacy_933_ENU_HTML_(Draft).htm Here are some more veg people: http://www.mikemahler.com/index.html http://www.vegetarianbodybuilder.com/index2.html http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/?page=bios http://www.andreascahling.com/andreas-about http://www.billpearl.com/career.asp http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-23-27/Salim-Stoudamire-Runs-on-Broccoli.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Danzig http://www.scottjurek.com/career.php http://www.nfl.com/players/rickywilliams/profile?id=WIL271115 http://www.brendanbrazier.com/raceresults/index.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you want to become a lacto-ovo vegetarian, the transition should be quite simple. Almost all meats have widely available commercial replacements. All that you have to do is replace any flesh in your diet (beef, pork, poultry, seafood) with meat analogs or just leave it out altogether. You should keep in mind that a journey such as this can be quite short but should just be the beginning of a longer one to a plant-based diet with no animal products. This is because of the reality of factory farming in which animals that are kept alive to produce milk, eggs, etc suffer much more and longer than animals that are raised to a certain weight and then slaughtered.http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/ http://meat.org Some people use the word "vegan" in reference to this idea, but be aware that applying that label to yourself should always come with the inclusion of wise activism and advocacy.http://www.veganoutreach.org/advocacy/index.html Two extremely important examples of this are that you should never speak to someone about vegetarianism/veganism without their consent and genuine interest or as a comment on what they are eating AND your dietary beliefs should never be used as an introduction or explanation of who you are as a person. Veg*ism should be something that comes up AFTER people get to know you and they offer you a situation that makes it confusing to withhold the information/discussion. Also, if you are presented something that you choose not to eat or you are ordering food/eating together somewhere/picking the best place to eat. When you you hold off on the subject until it's necessary and then act like it isn't a big deal at all, people are usually surprised and WAY more interested and curious than if you were to bring it up when someone's eating or just using it as a conversation starter. A responsible vegan ALWAYS studies the subject of their own health and how to keep their body completely provided for in every sense. http://www.veganhealth.org/sh To neglect their body is to define a plant-based diet as unhealthy and is the opposite of helping the animals. Just to clear things up, the vegetarian/vegan diet is not composed of salads, vegetables, fruit and fake meat. Fruits and vegetables are always important but they DO NOT make up the largest portion of any healthy diet. A balanced plant-based diet includes grains(breads, pasta, rice,cereal), legumes(soy, beans, peas, lentils), fruit and vegetables. http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/food_groups.html http://www.peta.org/accidentallyVegan/ http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/eating.html Being vegan can be an art, one whose challenge is to take things that involve the suffering of the innocent and change them into something free of cruelty. A vegan woman can create an ENTIRELY NEW,HEALTHY HUMAN BEING INSIDE OF HER. Many of these children stay vegan and grow up to be perfectly healthy adults. So just keep yourself educated about what you eat and don't let anyone tell you that a veg diet is lacking anything essential. Technically the term "vegetarian" does imply that you don't consume anything that comes from the body of an animal that requires killing it. Many ingredients such as gelatin and glycerin are found in many candies, Fig-Newtons, and many of other foods as well as rennet found in many cheeses. http://www.happycow.net/health-animal-ingredients.html The best thing to remember is to take your time so that for example: when you are comfortable not eating beef and pork you can then give up chicken when you are sure you can make the commitment permanently. Depending on your age or reliance on parents or regional options, it may not be best to give yourself a label. The important thing is to do your best to make progress and be committed to your compassion towards animals. Never put your focus onto what you or other people use to describe yourself. If you meet someone that talks down to people for eating meat, dairy, etc or to you because they think they are "more veg" than you, laugh in their face and tell them they are a disgrace to the entire philosophy. People like this only hurt the idea of veg*ism AND the animals. The point of all of this is to live compassionately and and as free from cruelty as you can, all the while maintaining your health and a positive attitude. People who don't maintain either, need not open their mouths and represent our beliefs. If you actually choose to read all of this, I hope it helps. If not, feel free to e-mail me if you have questions.

Q: Quick and Easy Vegetarian Meals for a University Student?
I recently became a vegetarian and have been running out of ideas for meals. I have been eating a lot of salads, pastas, bread, and fruit because they're quick to make. Does anyone have any good ideas/recipes that are quick and fairly healthy?

A: Amy's Soy Mac-n-cheese, add Soy Knox or Smart Dogs. Amy's Indian food or Trader Joe's Indian Food (Dal) with rice. Veat 'Salmon' (pan fry in olive oil, garlic powder and capers or lemon juice) serve with rice and a salad. Hummus, pita bread and a salad. Gardenburger Breakfast Bacon - make a BLT add avacado. Slice tomatoes in rounds, top with Soya Kaas mozzarella cheese, basil, cut up figs (peeled, washed in hot water to bring out the sweetness) sprinkle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Leave out to room temp until cheese is 'melted' looking. Stir-fry veggies and rice with Tofu - I use extra firm, wrap in paper towels to soak up the excess water. Cut in slices, fry in a little olive oil, hot pepper sesame oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle with ginger, garlic, curry, whatever you have in the cupboard. Top with sesame seeds. You can also top it with sliced veggie cheese and serve on toasted sourdough with mustard. Gardenburger Riblets, baked potato, broccoli (w/ lemon, margarine and garlic) and a salad. Pasta w/ marinara sauce, if you have Boca Itailan Sausages cut them up and add it to the sauce. Serve with garlic bread - spread butter on bread, sprinkle with garlic powder and brown in a pan, butter side down. Clean portobello mushrooms, cut up, saute in olive oil, garlic and a little soy sauce. Serve with salad. MorningStar Farms Sausages (not the breakfast ones) are good on homemade pizza - add mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, onions, soy cheese. Easy Corn Chowder Soup – 1 can each of White Corn, Yellow Corn and Creamed Corn, including the water from the can. Cut up celery add to the pot, add a little rice dream milk. To vegetarian refried beans add mild green sauce. Add soy cheese if desired. Make Spanish Rice – Far East and/or Rice-a-Roni makes it in a box, just add tomatoes. Serve in a burrito, taco or tostada – add lettuce, tomatoes, soy cheese and avacado to the top. Quorn turkey roast, with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Use leftovers on for a 'turkey' sandwich or in soup - Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup 6 cups of pure water ¾ cup Vegetarian Chicken Soup Base 6 organic celery stalks, chopped 1 ½ cups sweet onion 6 carrots, chopped finely 1 package organic noodles (rice, corn or barley) 1 package of Quorn Tenders (or use leftover Quorn Turkey Roast cut up) Sauté Tenders lightly in olive oil. Heat water, add soup base, stirring gently. Add vegetables, noodles (consider breaking them into 1-2 inch pieces) and Quorn Tenders. Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich INGREDIENTS 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tomatoes, sliced 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (Soya Kaas) 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches. In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.

Q: What are some simple vegetarian meals I can make?
I am thirteen, and I like to make my own meals. I am vegetarian, so lately all I've been eating is canned soup. Of coarse I do love soup, I just want some more options, that are still simple. I do eat fish though. Also, I LOVE pasta. So do you know any simple, vegetarian meals I can make myself that taste good? If so, please tell me. Thanks very much. <3<3<3

A: Pasta Salad: ALL your fav veggies your favorite salad dressing McCormick's Salad Supreme and noodles of your choose Cook noodles. Cut veggies into bite sized pieces. When noodles are cooked, drain and run COLD water over. add to veggies. Put your dressing over top. then add 1 bottle of salad supreme. Mix and enjoy. Serve Cold

Q: What are some good, basic vegetarian meals?
My boyfriend and I have been living on pasta and tofu stir-fry for the past couple of months. I need some good, basic meals that we can make staples in our vegetarian diet.

A: Amy's Soy Mac-n-cheese, add Soy Knox or Smart Dogs. Amy's Indian food or Trader Joe's Indian Food (Dal) with rice. Veat 'Salmon' (pan fry in olive oil, garlic powder and capers or lemon juice) serve with rice and a salad. Hummus, pita bread and a salad. Gardenburger Breakfast Bacon - make a BLT add avacado. Slice tomatoes in rounds, top with Soya Kaas mozzarella cheese, basil, cut up figs (peeled, washed in hot water to bring out the sweetness) sprinkle with a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Leave out to room temp until cheese is 'melted' looking. Stir-fry veggies and rice with Tofu - I use extra firm, wrap in paper towels to soak up the excess water. Cut in slices, fry in a little olive oil, hot pepper sesame oil and soy sauce. Sprinkle with ginger, garlic, curry, whatever you have in the cupboard. Top with sesame seeds. You can also top it with sliced veggie cheese and serve on toasted sourdough with mustard. Gardenburger Riblets, baked potato, broccoli (w/ lemon, margarine and garlic) and a salad. Pasta w/ marinara sauce, if you have Boca Itailan Sausages (vegetarian) cut them up and add it to the sauce. Serve with garlic bread - spread butter on bread, sprinkle with garlic powder and brown in a pan, butter side down. Clean portobello mushrooms, cut up, saute in olive oil, garlic and a little soy sauce. Serve with salad. Boca Sausages or even MorningStar Farms Sausages (not the breakfast ones) are good on homemade pizza - add mushrooms, tomatoes, broccoli, peppers, onions. Easy Corn Chowder Soup – 1 can each of White Corn, Yellow Corn and Creamed Corn, including the water from the can. Cut up celery add to the pot, add a little rice dream milk. To vegetarian refried beans add mild green sauce. Add soy cheese if desired. Make Spanish Rice – Far East and/or Rice-a-Roni makes it in a box, just add tomatoes. Serve in a burrito, taco or tostada – add lettuce, tomatoes, soy cheese and avacado to the top. Quorn turkey roast, with mashed potatoes and a vegetable. Use leftovers on for a 'turkey' sandwich or in soup - Vegetarian Chicken Noodle Soup 6 cups of pure water ¾ cup Vegetarian Chicken Soup Base 6 organic celery stalks, chopped 1 ½ cups sweet onion 6 carrots, chopped finely 1 package organic noodles (rice, corn or barley) 1 package of Quorn Tenders (or use leftover Quorn Turkey Roast cut up) Sauté Tenders lightly in olive oil. Heat water, add soup base, stirring gently. Add vegetables, noodles (consider breaking them into 1-2 inch pieces) and Quorn Tenders. Basil, Tomato and Mozzarella Sandwich INGREDIENTS 1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped 2 tomatoes, sliced 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced (Soya Kaas) 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Slice the loaf of bread in half lengthwise. Layer the basil, tomato slices, and mozzarella cheese between the two halves of bread. Cut into four sandwiches. In a small dish, stir together the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes. Use as a dipping sauce.

Q: What are some good meals for a vegetarian?
Okay, I'm thinking of going vegetarian again. I've tried it in the past, but I didn't last too long. I'm not that good with chosing what too eat. Actually, I tend to eat WAY too much. So, what are some healthy vegetarian meals and snacks? And how do you make them (if they need to be cooked)? Also, what are some good meat substitutes (other than Boca and Morningstar)? Thanks =]

A: Beans, lots of beans.

Q: What are some good vegetarian meals?
Thinking about eating healthier. If not totally vegetarian, then at least no more red meats. The problem is what are some good meals? I don't want to just have salads everyday.

A: An easy, quick, nutritional, tasty meal is curry sauce on chickpeas or beans (kidney, romano etc.). Peas are also good and you can add any veggies like broccoli. The peas and beans are loaded with protein. You can get canned beans which are a lot better and easier to use, you just heat them up a little in the microwave before spooning the sauce over them. The recipe below makes enough for 2 large tins of beans (540 mL). I'd recommend trying it with all the ingred's suggested first, and then working from there adjusting to taste the second time. It's very adaptable. If you don't have some of the spices, a lot of the grocery stores now have small cheap bags of them instead of the expensive glass bottles. You get a lot more for your money. Easy Curry Sauce: 1 med. onion, chopped roughly 2 cloves garlic (optional) Saute in 1-2 tbsp of oil (in a pot) until translucent Mix: 1/4 cup flour 4-5 tsp curry powder 1 tbsp coriander (optional if you don't have it) 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp ginger Add to sauteed onion. Then add: 2 tsp vinegar (or lemon juice) and 2 cups milk/soy milk (or water) 1 vegetarian chicken or vegetable bouillon cube, crumbled (optional) 2 tbsp Heinz ketchup (optional) Stir until well mixed, bring to a boil over med. heat and continue to stir and cook for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened. PS - if you're worried about the stereotype of eating "beans" (like the person above me mentioned LOL) the more you eat them, the more your digestive system gets used to them until you shouldn't notice any difference. Same with other veggies, both raw and cooked. Also, it's always a good idea to chew everything well!

Q: Good vegetarian meals to prepare and freeze for later?
I'm trying to cut back on highly processed foods. I'd like to find some good vegetarian meals that I can prepare and freeze in single servings that I can take to work for lunch, or heat up when I'm too tired to cook dinner. Have you had success freezing any good vegetarian meals? Do you know any good websites that have meals to prepare and then freeze?

A: get some vegetables (the fresh kind) and freeze them in a freezer bag. i get carrots, brocolli, mushrooms, peppers, etc. and freeze them then cook them with rice and teriyaki sauce. its really good and i think it might be healthier (more nutrients) than just buying a bag of pre-frozen veggies. you can also get tofu and throw it in.

Q: What are some easy vegetarian meals?
What are some vegetarian(not vegan) meals that are quick and simple to make? Preferably not needing much preparing or odd ingredients.

A: I'm a picky vegetarian who doesn't like spending a whole lot of time preparing my meals. Here are some fast, simple meals that I enjoy: -Pasta with traditional Ragu sauce topped with parmesan cheese -Boca/Gardenburger/Morningstar Farms buger patty on a bun with ketchup, mustard, onions, lettuce -Flat burritos: put one tortilla on a plate, smear it with refried beans (cold), add cheese and onions and hot sauce, then cover with a second tortilla; cook in the microwave for 1.5 minutes; cut in quarters and eat (it takes even better if you cook it on the stove, but it's difficult trying to flip it over halfway through) -Buy frozen French fries or tater tots at the store and cook them in the oven -Make a sandwich (I like French bread with mustard, mayo, cheese, shredded lettuce, and red onions) -Cook white rice in vegetable broth instead of water (or just add a cube of vegetable boullion into the water); add some frozen veggies (peas, carrots, etc.) or fresh veggies (I like it best with carrots, onions, and some fresh spinach leaves); you can also cut up some fake meat into it (I love it with Morningstar Farms chik patties); top with parmesan cheese -Cook a box of pasta (I prefer mini penne); add the cooked pasta, a jar of pasta sauce, and a medium sized container of cottage cheese (mix it all together) to a 9x13 baking dish; bake in the oven at about 375 for 30 minutes -Cook a box of pasta in one pot; in another pot, heat up some frozen broccoli and a jar of alfredo sauce; mix the cooked pasta and the heated broccoli and alfredo sauce together; top with parmesan cheese -A baked potato (you can add whatever toppings you like) -A big salad with lots of easy toppings such as: a Morningstar Farms chik patty, chopped walnuts, shredded carrots, tomatoes, cheese, hard boiled egg, etc. -Frozen pizzas are an easy treat -Buy a Boboli pizza crust and sauce; add your favorite toppings and bake -Get a box of flavored mashed potatoes (sour cream, cheese, etc. flavored), a can of French fried onions, and a box of hard taco shells; cook the mashed potatoes (it takes less than five minutes) and stuff taco shells with mashed potatoes; top with the French fried onions. It sounds weird, but is really tasty -Corn on the cob -White rice topped with refried beans, shredded cheese, hot sauce, onions, and shredded lettuce There are so many really easy recipes to be found online. Yahoo has a ton of recipes, many of which are vegetarian (or can easily be turned vegetarian), and some of which aren't very difficult to make at all. Just try to eat a variety of foods, lots of fruits and vegetables, and take a multi-vitamin.