| As vegetarianism continues to make its way into | | | | substitutes in baked goods, many health food |
| the mainstream, many companies are entering | | | | stores sell powdered Ener-G Egg Replacer that |
| the meat, dairy and egg substitutes markets to | | | | can be mixed with warm water to use in place of |
| satisfy the growing demand for animal product | | | | eggs in baked goods. If Ener-G Egg Replacer is |
| alternatives. Read these reviews of the best | | | | not available, 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 3 |
| substitutes out there that will make the transition | | | | tablespoons water can be used as a substitute |
| to vegetarianism as painless as possible.For plain | | | | for one egg in baked goods.For a scrambled egg |
| meat-free burgers, vegetarians may choose | | | | alternative or an egg salad alternative, tofu is a |
| Boca's Original meatless burgers or Morningstar | | | | great option. For scrambled tofu, break up a block |
| Farms' Grillers veggie burgers. For veggie burgers | | | | of tofu and add turmeric, salt and pepper to |
| with more flavor, Boca and Morningstar Farms | | | | taste, along with sauteed veggies like onions, garlic |
| offer flavored varieties such as Boca's Grilled | | | | and sundried tomatoes.For a tofu mock egg salad, |
| Vegetable, Roasted Garlic and Roasted Onion | | | | mix a broken up block of tofu with 1/3 cup |
| burgers or Morningstar Farms' Mushroom Lover's, | | | | Vegenaise (a mayonaise substitute also made by |
| Philly Cheese Steak and Spicy Black Bean veggie | | | | Follow Your Heart brand) and 1 tablespoon of |
| burgers.Boca and Morningstar Farms also sell other | | | | mustard. Add to this celery, green onions, thyme |
| meat alternatives. Boca's other products include | | | | and salt and pepper to taste.For those who |
| meatless ground burger, pizza and Chik'n Nuggets. | | | | forego dairy, there are many alternatives to |
| Morningstar Farms also carries meatless corn | | | | cow's milk. Silk sells an organic soymilk that can be |
| dogs, Veggie Breakfast Bacon Strips and | | | | drank alone or put in cereal or "Silkshakes". Silk |
| meatless buffalo wings.Several companies offer | | | | also sells a delicious chocolate soymilk beverage. |
| cheese alternatives. Note to vegans: many cheese | | | | For a creamier chocolate soy milk, though, you |
| products advertised as "soy cheese" or | | | | may opt for the 8th Continent brand soy milk.For |
| "lactose-free" often contain an ingredient called | | | | those who do not enjoy the taste of soy milk, |
| casein, which is derived from milk but is not | | | | most grocery stores sell rice milk, which is a |
| lactose. Those who wish to avoid dairy products | | | | lighter beverage than soy milk, or almond milk, |
| of all kinds should be sure to read ingredient labels | | | | which has a pleasant, nutty taste.Finally, vegans |
| and be aware of casein.For truly dairy-free grated | | | | and those who avoid dairy can enjoy dairy-free |
| parmesan cheese, Vegan brand is a good option. | | | | ice cream that tastes just like the real thing. The |
| Vegan brand also offers cheese slices in | | | | most accessible non-dairy ice creams are Tofutti |
| mozzarella and American flavors. These slices are | | | | brand and Soy Delicious brand. Some grocery |
| great when used cold in sandwiches. Vegan | | | | stores also supply rice ice cream.Being vegetarian |
| cheese, however, is typically not great for | | | | or vegan is a lot easier today because of these |
| melting.But there is one dairy-free cheese brand | | | | meat, dairy and egg alternatives. Luckily, most of |
| that melts extremely well and is delicious: Follow | | | | the above mentioned brands are available in most |
| Your Heart brand cheese. This cheese comes in | | | | grocery stores. If you cannot find a product that |
| mozzarella, cheddar, nacho and monterey jack | | | | you want, though, be sure to talk to grocery |
| varieties. It can be used in anything from pizza to | | | | store managers, who in most cases will be happy |
| cheese fries to tacos and quesadillas.For egg | | | | to order products for customers. |