re a 22 - Wednesday, August 9, 1995 - North Shore News NEWS photo Mike Wakefield “BURGERS AND fries: of the nineties? Salad rolls with peanut sauce (above) are just one of many vegetarian dining alterna- tives that have appeared | in restaurants over the past five years. VAN DYKE STUDIO | for Wedding or Family ‘Photography — 921-6383 fot merly.in Park Royal Offer Encis Aug, 31/95 a. SHADE BETTER | Specializing in Blinds and Draperies for over 9 years ‘pat a on 984- ‘101 lad VEGETARIANISM ISN’?T just for hippies anymore. Health and environmental concerns are bringing meat- less to mainstream. Whatis a vegetarian? A “true” vegetarian eats no ani- mal flesh. Technically, most are ovo- facto vegetarians, meaning they inchule eggs and dairy products in their diets. The strictest of the breed are vegans, who eschew cues and dairy products and vat only plant foods. What do vegetarians eat? !fthe cookbooks of the pust are a reliable guide, vegetarians today are eating & fot better than they used to. It's been 16 years since Motlic Katzen’s original Moosewood Cookbook first appeared in book- stores, influencing the tastes and: © habits of millions of North Americans with meatless cooking. As the 15th anniversary of the publi- cation of the cookbook approached, Katzen decided to revise the book to better reflect changing needs and desires of vegetarian cooks. Vegetarians und meat-lovers alike will treasure the recipes from the revised Moosewoud Cookbook (pub- ~ ished by Ten Speed Press), Chinese Peanut Sauce ‘Try this sauce as 2 dip for raw or steamed vegetables oF as a dressing for cold cooked noodles. KS peanut butter. 4c. water 2 ‘Thsp. sugar 3 medium garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp. cider vinegar 1 to 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro cayenne to taste salt to taste (if peanut butter i is unsalted) Place peanut butter in a smail bowl. Add hot water and stir until buy tm OF SELECTED FABRIC A ree fabric will be of ‘equal or lesser value an t at the plate uniformly mixed. Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Let come to room temperature before serving. Yield: | potent cup. Herbed Carrot Soup 2 Ibs, carrots 1 medium potato dc. water 1 ‘Tbsp. butter or oil 1 c. chopped onion ! 4% tsp. salt 2 medium cloves garlic, minced ¥ tsp, thyme % tsp. marjoram or oregano 1 tsp. basil t to 2 Thsp. lemon juice optional: small amounts finely” chopped mint, chives, and/or pars- ley for the top : Peel and chop carrots and potato. and place in large saucepan with the water, Bring to a boil, cover, and sim- © mer until vegetables are tender (10 to {5 minutes). Heat oil ina small skillet.” Add onions and salt and saute over. medium heat for about 5 minutes, Add. garlic and dried herbs and saute about’ 5 minutes more or until onions are: soft.Str in lemon juice. Puree everything together in . blender or food processor and trans- fer toa kettle or Dutch oven: Simmer gently 8 to 10 minutes. PE Serve hot, topped with a light sprinkling of fresh herbs. Seives ess ND GET 1m OR 2m OF SELECTED PABBIC he metre purchased at cegular price Mare T erate at