Hathery
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ardipc said:I have done all of the current Power Cooking recipes as shows and for personal meals at home using Boca Meatless Veggie Crumbles (available in the veggie burger section of the frozen section of most grocery stores). I am not a vegetarian, but as an avid WW member, veggie burgers and substitutes from Morningstar are quite tasty and because of the high fiber values, most are low in points.
My experience at shows is that if the non-vegetarians at shows are not told that what they are eating isn't hamburger, and you cook the crumbles with the onion and garlic ahead of time just like the burger, most never even know because the texture is great as is the flavor.
The package will tell you how many packets are equivalent to a pound.
Although I find that it is a VERY acceptable substitute, the one thing that you will want to pay attention to is that it is more expensive than hamburger. If your host is wanting vegetarian power cooking, though, they are likely aware that the vegetarian options are more expensive.
HTH! Ardi
ChefBeckyD said:The other thing to take into consideration is that Soy is an allergen - many people are allergic to it. I have 2 good friends who both have serious reactions to soy, and it upsets my DH's stomach. I'd ask if anyone attending was allergic to Soy, the same way that I ask if anyone is allergic to nuts.
And not to sound stupid, but are you OK working with already cooked meat? If you have the host make the meat ahead of time - and do a hands on demo - you might not need to even get close to the meat at all!!(just because the idea of touching meat or watching it prepared disgusts me! haha)
kam said:You could just offer appetizers, bevs and desserts for your shows. There is nothing that states you HAVE to offer main dishes.
If you really want to offer a meal, then I think the 29 minutes to dinner CB has some vegetarian choices.
And not to sound stupid, but are you OK working with already cooked meat? If you have the host make the meat ahead of time - and do a hands on demo - you might not need to even get close to the meat at all!!
Hathery said:No, I'm not okay w/ working with any meat. If a host insists on meat, I will literally not be okay with doing any of the prep. I won't forbid it or anything, but I'll just have to pass that part off to the host or guests. Hooray for interactive shows in that respect! hehe.
MORFIA said:I do all the power cooking with SHRIMP to substitute--
redsoxgirl said:You could always just go to the show and explain quickly that you're a veg-head and don't feel comfortable touching/preparing meat but that it's an interactive show and they can try the tools out or something.
I'm not trying to be snooty, but if you don't eat meat that's fine. But I can say as someone who does I'd be really annoyed if I went to a party like that and teh consultant refused to do a meat recipe. I'm not a fan of pushing your beliefs (no matter what they are) on people like that. I'd suck it up as much as you could and just get over it for that show.
Or just talk about the Power Cooking and making something else (app, dessert, etc).
"Vegetarian Power Cooking" is a concept that focuses on utilizing plant-based ingredients to create healthy, nutrient-dense meals that provide sustained energy and support a vegetarian lifestyle.
Absolutely! "Vegetarian Power Cooking" is not just for vegetarians, but also for anyone looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into their diet and reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.
Not at all! In fact, "Vegetarian Power Cooking" can actually save time in the kitchen by utilizing efficient cooking methods and prepping ingredients ahead of time. Plus, many recipes can be made in large batches, saving time on future meals.
Yes, there are plenty of protein options in "Vegetarian Power Cooking"! From beans and legumes to tofu, tempeh, and plant-based protein sources like quinoa and nuts, there are numerous ways to incorporate protein into vegetarian meals.
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