vegan cheese: I've decided to try going vegan, but I'm having a really hard time finding recipes that don't contain fake meats (tofu, tempeh, seitan, etc.) seeing as I prefer to stay away from the more processed foods, and would rather use like canned/dried beans or something. Also would like it to not have vegan cheese, or to not have vegan cheese be a main flavor so that it could be excluded if necessary. Any suggestions would be great, and thanks in advance.|||Look at www.fatfreevegan.com. Here recipes are good and she doesn't use much in the way of processed foods|||Stir fry over brown rice Grilled marinated vegetables Vegetable bean soups and stews Lentil Tacos pasta with homemade pesto sauce|||Take a look at some of the recipes in Alicia Silverstone's book The Kind Life. (: A lot of those don't have processed food.|||try these sites for meal plans and vegan recipes- http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/f鈥?/a> http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tip鈥?/a> (see the meal ideas on left hand side) http://www.nutritionmd.org/recipes/index鈥?/a> (searchable database, or click on 'All recipes' to browse through them) http://www.pcrm.org/health/recipes/ you should be aware that as a vegan, you'll need to ensure you get enough vitamin b12 from sources like fortified soy milk or a supplement. vit. b12 deficiency can be harmful to the body. see http://www.veganhealth.org/articles/ever鈥?/a> to find out how much you need. happy eating!|||Ingredients * 1 quart sauerkraut, drained * 1 onion, chopped * 2 stalks celery, chopped * 1 green bell pepper, chopped * 1 large carrots, chopped * 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento peppers, drained * 1 teaspoon mustard seed * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 1 cup vegetable oil * 1/2 cup cider vinegar Directions 1. In a large bowl, mix together sauerkraut, onion, celery, green bell pepper, carrot, pimientos, and mustard seed. Set aside this mixture. 2. In a small saucepan, mix together sugar, oil, and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. 3. Pour sugar mixture over salad, cover, and leave it in the refregerator for 2 days before serving.|||here is a good recipe for potato kale stew: ingredients: * 3 tbsp olive oil * 2 cups diced onion * 1/4 tsp salt * 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 2" pieces * 1 yukon gold potato, cut into 2" pieces * 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2" dice * 4 cloves garlic, minced * 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced * 1 tsp ground coriander * 1/2 tsp turmeric * 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper * 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk * 2 cups sliced fresh kale leaves Directions: 1. In large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and salt, and saute 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften. 2. Add potatoes, bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and spices, and saute for a minute or two. 3. Add coconut milk and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes, until potatoes are tender. 4. Add kale leaves, remove from heat, and allow to sit for a minute or two for kale to soften. 5. Serve and enjoy!