About Vegetarian Food: How to grill tofu + Al Gore drives me crazy

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Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Food Getting Started Easy Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Holidays From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer and the perfect time to have a backyard or beachside barbecue. Don't forget a vegetarian potato salad or pasta salad to bring along as a side dish. Plus, find out why Al Gore is on my naughty list. How to Grill Tofu I've put everything from veggie dogs (not recommended!) to pizzas to burritos on the grill, and if you'll be attending a cookout with me, you can be guaranteed there will be some serious garlic bread happening too. Tofu is great on the grill, but a few simple tips can help you do it right. Learn how to make sure your tofu is the best on the block with a few grilling tricks, marinades and barbecued tofu recipes. Pictured: Grilled tofu with chimichurri sauce Put a Panini on the Grill Traditionally, a panini is an Italian sandwich grilled on ciabatta bread. But mostly, it's just plain more fun to say "panini" than "toastie" or "grilled sandwich", and, after all, that which we call a grilled sandwich, by any other name would taste as great. You can also grill up some veggies outdoors and use those to build a sandwich. Here's a few panini and grilled veggie sandwich ideas that you can cook on your outdoor grill or on a panini press: Five-star mozzarella basil panini (pictured) Portabella balsamic sandwich Grilled zucchini and bell pepper sandwich Apple cheddar panini More veggie sandwiches and paninis Getting creative with your grill! Sandwiches, tofu, veggies and of course, corn on the cob, it's all good stuff. But if you want to kick it up a notch, here's a few vegetarian and vegan dishes to grill up when you want to wow a crowd. Grilled ice cream cake (pictured) Balsalmic barbecued beets Tequila-marinated portabella mushrooms Grilled polenta with fontina cheese Grilled cantaloupe and honey More vegetarian barbecue ideas An Inconvenient Truth About Eating Meat Al Gore is driving me crazy this week. And not in an eco-friendly hybrid either. What has Al Gore done to get me up on my soap-box again? Well, his shaky logic and lack of commitment to stopping global warming is no match for my old friend Eric, a university ethics major. Read on. Vegetarian Food Ads Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Recipes Food for Vegan Vegetarian Eat Vegetarian Dishes Featured Articles   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. 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 Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Vegetarian Nutrition 101 Easy Tofu Recipes How to Go Vegetarian/Vegan Vegetarian Barbecues Vegetarian FAQs Advertisement