About Vegetarian Food: 3 new foods I bet you haven't tried

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Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Food Getting Started Easy Vegetarian Recipes Vegan Recipes From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food I'm betting that you haven't tried all three of these foods yet! If you have, well, there's no prize, but if you've already tried these three new foods, have you already tried the vegetarian hundred? (Answer: No you have not, since one of them does not exist yet) Teff What it is: A small-sized whole grain food Why you should try it: It's a cheaper alternative to quinoa and it's rich in calcium - perfect for vegetarians and vegans Why you haven't tried it yet: That's a good question - you should! Teff has long been available at health food stores and has only recently started to gain popularity, following in the tailwinds of quinoa. Learn more about teff here. Search Related Topics:  whole grains  gluten free recipes  Quinoa flakes What it is: A rolled version of quinoa, similar to rolled oats. Why you should try it: High in protein, quick cooking, what's not to love? Why you haven't tried it yet: Quinoa flakes aren't quite readily available yet. You may have to find them at a health food store instead of your regular supermarket. They'll probably only continue to grow in popularity though, so check back again. Learn more about quinoa flakes. Search Related Topics:  quinoa recipes  whole grains  vegetarian definitions Hemp seeds What it is: Hemp seeds! Why you should try it: Rich in protein, Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, hemp seeds are one of the best superfoods for vegetarians and vegans Why you haven't tried it yet: Hemp seeds are definitely not found in most supermarkets, and are not yet grown in the United States in large quantities. Learn more about hemp seeds here and try some hemp seed recipes here. Search Related Topics:  hemp food recipes  Related Searches Vegetarian Vitamin Best Protein Foods Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Vegetable Vegan Foods Featured Articles   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Jolinda Hackett Vegetarian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What is a vegan? How to go vegetarian Vegetarian FAQs Top 7 Vegetarian Cookbooks All Vegetarian Recipes   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Italian Food: Easy Dishes from Southern Italy

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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Danette St. Onge, your Guide to Italian Food I've posted three new recipes this week, all from the South and all quite simple to make. One you can have on the table in less than 20 minutes, while the others can easily be made ahead and reheated just before serving. From Sicily, we have Stuffed Eggplants (Melanzane a barchetta). From Apulia, a specialty from the Salento peninsula, the "heel" of Italy's "boot": Pitta di patate, a potato and tomato casserole. And finally, a really quick-and-easy side dish: Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Pine Nuts, that would pair well either of the above. Sicilian-Style Stuffed Eggplants (Melanzane a barchetta) A hearty, easy-to-make dish of tender baked eggplants stuffed with a ground beef, cheese, and eggplant filling flavored with fresh basil. About an hour, start to finish, including 30 minutes of baking time. Get the recipe. Pugliese Potato-Vegetable Casserole (Pitta di patate) A hearty, easy-to-make dish of tender baked eggplants stuffed with a ground beef, cheese, and eggplant filling flavored with fresh basil. About an hour, start to finish, including 30 minutes of baking time. Get the recipe. Search Related Topics:  potato casserole  potatoes  casseroles Sauteed Spinach with Toasted Pine Nuts (Spinaci saltati con pinoli) A super-quick, easy, and nutritious side dish that pairs well with any meaty main. I've included recipes for two optional toppings as well: a Parmesan-toasted breadcrumb topping or crispy prosciutto. Get the recipes. Search Related Topics:  spinach  easy italian recipes  side dishes Related Searches Italian Food Dishes Pasta Dishes Cheese Dishes Healthy Side Dishes Eggplant Recipes Featured Articles   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Danette St. Onge Italian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Italian Regional Cooking All About Pizza! Carnevale Recipe Index   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Today: Happy Hindu New Year!

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Today Today's the day many Hindus usher in the new year and welcome the spring season! But the festivities are more complicated than you might think. Hindus in various states of India actually honor the new year in their own unique ways (and not all of the holidays even fall on today's date). Let's take a closer look at how they celebrate and then learn why even the Hindu belief system lacks the unity of most world religions. For daily information and inspiration, follow About.com Religion & Spirituality on Facebook and Twitter. Happy Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and More! Whether the Hindus of Kashmir call it Navreh or the Marathas call it Gudi Padwa, the Hindu New Year takes place around the start of the month of Chaitra, which says hello to spring. From cleaning and decorating their homes to wearing new clothes and baking tasty sweets, learn all of the ways Hindus start anew. And Happy Vasanta Navaratri! Today also marks the start of Vasanta Navaratri, also known as the nine holy nights of spring. Now through April 8, Hindus fast and worship Durga (the Mother Goddess). Why Goddess Durga Has So Many Forms 5 Things You Need to Know About Navaratri Search Related Topics:  hindu gods & goddesses  hindu festivals  hindu rites & rituals Hinduism for Beginners While Hinduism may lack a unified system of beliefs and ideas, the religion does believe in idol worship, reincarnation, and karma among other concepts. Hindus also emphasize non-violence, truthfulness, purity and generosity. Interested in learning more about the world's oldest extant religion? Start with these Hinduism basics for beginners. What Are the Origins of Hinduism? What Hindus Really Believe Search Related Topics:  hinduism  hindu beliefs  hindu gods & goddesses Top 10 Hindu Deities One of the most interesting things to explore in Hinduism is the multitude of gods and goddesses that symbolize the one abstract Supreme Being or Brahman. From Ganesha to Vishnu to Shiva, we explore the 10 Hindu deities everyone should know. Search Related Topics:  hindu gods & goddesses  hindu festivals  hindu beliefs Related Searches Hindu Happy New Year Holi Hindu Festival Hinduism Indian Festival Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest 10 Ways to Enjoy a Spring Walk The Best Foods for Your Sex Life 6 Steps for Acheiving an Early Retirement The Groovy Fashions of 'Mad Men' Season 7 What to Do If You Messed Up Your Taxes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Chinese Food: XO Sauce - Make Your Own, Plus Chinese Steak, More

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Chinese Food Chinese Food Easy Recipes Classics Chinese New Year From Rhonda Parkinson, your Guide to Chinese Food Chinese Steak with Peppers A reader gives this recipe five out of five stars, saying: "I've been looking for a steak recipe for a long time and when I tried this one, this truly had the flavor I was looking for." Make Your Own XO Sauce Named after an expensive cognac, it takes only a small amount of this spicy sauce to add flavor to everything from tofu to noodles. Now you can make your own at home.   Search Related Topics:  chinese sauce recipes  xo sauce  Easy Oyster Sauce Chicken Dark soy sauce lends its full-bodied flavor to the sauce for this dish.   Search Related Topics:  chinese stir-fry recipes  oyster sauce  chinese main dishes More Shanghai Vegetable Rice Planning to cook rice and bok choy for dinner? Why not combine them? Bok choy and softened Chinese mushrooms are briefly stir-fried with seasonings, then added to the rice in the final stages of cooking, allowing the rice to absorb their flavors.   Search Related Topics:  chinese rice recipes  shanghai cuisine  chinese regional food Related Searches Chinese Food Chinese Soups Pork Steak Recipe Fried Chicken Recipe Chinese Chicken Featured Articles Honey Walnut Shrimp Watercress Soup Mongolian Beef Vegetarian Country Stew Tofu Mayonnaise Twice Cooked Pork   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Rhonda Parkinson Chinese Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Chinese Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Best Bok Choy Recipes Chinese New Year Calendar 2014 Chinese Cooking Instruction Videos How to Steam Rice Popular Chicken Stir-fries   Follow me on: Advertisement