Any vegetarian/vegans here? Or recipes with some lean meat is okay
By Carmela
@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
United States
May 12, 2016 10:51am CST
I am looking for aa easy cookbook (not too expensive) for someone who needs to eat more fruits and veggies, but is not much of a cook. She isn't able to use the internet, so I thought I would buy her a book so she could make some meals.
Update: I need to mention my friend's idea of cooking is a dump cake or a frozen dinner. I doubt she has any specialty pans and so I need something that is really simple, like for beginners.
Another Update: A little meat is okay, like chicken or beef, but focusing on more fruits and veggies in a dish. Ingredients that are avoided are sugars (of course a limited amount of natural honey and fruit is okay) gluten, wheat and that includes pastas. Also, no cheese, not for a while.
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@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
12 May 16
Here I am. Wait let me call @vandana7
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Why don't you share your recipes...lol.@Daljinder (23193)
• Bangalore, India
12 May 16
@vandana7 This person wants to give someone recipe book. The author isn't looking for recipes for themselve. Do you know any cheap and Indian veg recipe books?
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@vandana7 (102698)
• India
12 May 16
@Daljinder Those would have to be ordered...I mentioned two of the cooks.
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@vandana7 (102698)
• India
12 May 16
@Carmelanirel2 .. I find those dishes pretty simple. Sanjeev kapoor is quite famous though I like Tarla Dalal.
"The delights of vegetarian cooking", The Pleasures of Vegetarian Cooking and then there is Nita Mehta..too...some special region recipes are also available.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
12 May 16
@vandana7 I've never heard of those, are they famous chefs or something? I don't want anything too complicated and most of her cooking will be shared with others at a carry in, so I was thinking something as simple as mixing various fruits and vegetable (hot or cold) to create a dish.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
12 May 16
I\m looking for a printed cookbook for a friend and I forgot to mention (and I will add it) this friend doesn't do a lot of cooking, which is why the need to learn to cook, but to learn to cook more healthy. So nothing fancy or difficult.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
2 Jun 16
@Carmelanirel2 I use regular oatmeal yet. I put a cup of it in with the two cups or juice and blend it until its smooth. Then I add the ice.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
2 Jun 16
Oh, I love smoothies, but I never tried it with oatmeal before. Do you use regular oatmeal? I was told the quick oats are not as healthy.
@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
2 Jun 16
@shaggin Wow, talk about healthy. I am going to try that, because I am not much of an oatmeal eater (I prefer cream of wheat) but knowing the benefits of oatmeal, if I can consume it in a smoothie, I would definitely add this to my list. 
@changjiangzhibin89 (17243)
• China
13 May 16
I have nothing against vegans,but for my part,a balanced diet is the best way to keep fit .
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17243)
• China
14 May 16
@Carmelanirel2 I think some lean meat goes a long way towards meeting the body's requirement of nutrients.At my age,it is better to eat less fat meat .I beg your pardon,Do you have problem with blood sugar?
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@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
15 May 16
@changjiangzhibin89 No, this is for a friend.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8085)
• United States
13 May 16
Well, I was going without meat, but I guess some lean meat is okay, but we are trying to get rid of sugars and wheat and that includes pasta. Even my boxed veggie pasta has an ingredient in it that is wheat. 
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