About Vegetarian Food: No-cook summer entrees, desserts and soups

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Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Food Getting Started Easy Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Holidays From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food I've been planning a summer trip to visit Nepal, and I've been reading about people living high up in the Himalayas, where wood and cooking energy is scarce. According to my travel guidebook, the fires are nursed only once a day, so meals (usually rice and lentils) for the day are all prepared at once! Keep your house cool and conserve energy this week, by trying out some no-cook meals. No-cook Entrees Keep the oven off, or use pre-cooked leftover staples to prepare these full meals, sans heat. Top 8 bean salad recipes Summer Wild Rice Salad Black bean and cheese lettuce wraps Chilled Asian rice salad (pictured) No-cook veggie pizza Cold Summer Soups I find that most cold soups are a bit lighter than a traditional hot soup, which can serve as a full meal. Chilled soups are more of a light lunch or a side, rather than a hearty dinner meal. Pictured: Low-calorie Chilled Tomato Basil Soup TIME Magazine: The problem with factory farming TIME magazine recently printed a great overview of animal factory farms: what they are, how they became the norm, and of course, the myriad of problems they cause. I found it to be quick read (it's short) and a great summary of some of the reasons people choose to eat vegetarian. Read more. You blogged it! Several weeks ago, I asked you to submit your blog (if you have one!) about vegetarian food. I've had so much fun browsing them all and learning more about you! You submitted blogs about a healthy vegetarian menopause, natural foods and crafts, and lunches for kids, and several others. Check them all out here! Vegetarian Food Ads Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Food Mexican Food Menus Vegetarian Dishes Easy Cooking Food Featured Articles   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! 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 How to Go Vegetarian/Vegan Easy Vegetarian Dinners Vegetarian Nutrition 101 Easy Tofu Recipes Vegetarian FAQs Advertisement