Caramelized Broccoli Stuffed Shells 
In the Caramelized Broccoli Stuffed Shells recipe in the section for the sauce it has as the second ingredient "4 cups" then a line and a link to broccoli ...

Quorn: Friend or foe? 
Hi there, I am wondering what your take on Quorn is. It is quite prominent in the United Kingdom (where I reside) and although I really like the taste,...

Vegan as a Career? 
Hi Sassy - I want veganism to be part of my career. Wondering if you can share some tips on how to actually make money at it? Thank you!
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Too hot to cook! 
Hi Sassy,

It is way too hot this summer! Other than smoothies, sandwiches and salads, do you have any ideas for hot weather healthy eating?

My rice ...

How do you make vegan yogurt? 
I just got a yogurt maker and wondered if you had some recipes to make yogurt? What do you use for the culture?

Help! Have any vegans relapsed? 
For 5 months I was doing so well being a vegan. Then I gave in and ate some crablegs. Those crablegs opened the door to everything. I ate things that were ...

Adjusting to Vegan Diet 
Hi Sassy,

It seems to me that my digestive system started revolting once I started regularly eating more fruits and veggies, etc., and almost completely ...

What to do with French lentils? 
One of the great things about going vegan is that it gives you a great excuse to try new foods! I make it a point to buy something new every few weeks,...

Kale - cooked or raw? 
I bought some kale since it's a powerhouse of antioxidants. I threw the leaves in a salad and it was okay, but I wasn't crazy about it. Someone told me ...

What To Do With Seitan 
What should I do with seitan? I have never cooked with it before and I'm not sure what to do with it. I was thinking to throw it in a stir fry. Thanks....

Parmesean Cheese Substitute? 
I'm trying to adapt recipes for vegan friend and don't know what to use for the salty, cheesy taste of parmesean that is part of a lot of vegetarian recipes ...

Could Worldwide Veganism Work? 
Is it possible to have a world filled with vegans?

Does anyone else out there feel that it's a fools errand--and even a bit smug and 'aren't we more ...

Vegan Panini Recipe 
I need a vegan panini recipe for our cafe in Cambodia. At present it is a vegetarian cafe but trying to go more and more vegan.

Need a good vegan mayonnaise ...

Vegan Diet and Distilled Water 
Is it best to drink distilled water? I use it for everything and some say we should not use distilled because it doesn't have any minerals in it? Thanks,...

Jeff's Brown Rice Medley Video 
Great Video! Are equal parts rice, barley etc used? *****
Sassy Sez - Thanks, and glad you enjoyed our Brown Rice Medley video

The amounts of ...

Artichoke Burgers  
Hi Sassy! Do you or anyone out there have a vegan artichoke burger recipe to share? My husband and I have found fantastic frozen artichoke burgers (only ...

B12 from Fruits and Vegetables? 
If soil is rich in B12 and our fruits and vegetables grow out of that soil, then wouldn't we be getting our B12 that way as opposed to the supplement? Thanks....

Chia Seeds and the Vegan Diet 
Hello Sassy Great website. I recently happened upon "Chia Seeds". They sound fascinating to me wondered what your thoughts are.. Thank you ,Betsy
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Daiya Vegan Cheese 
Hey Sassy!

I don't have a question, I would just like to recommend a product! Today at Whole Foods I was in the dairy section and happened to see a ...

Vegans and Veggies on a Budget 
I really want to follow the healthiest vegan diet possible, but the cost of fresh greens is killing my bank account. Frozen ones are cheaper, but they ...

Gaining Weight As A Vegan 
Everyone's fat but me. I'm underweight and would like some suggestions on what I can eat that will help me PUT ON weight. Thin people are basically ignored ...

How To Go Vegan? 
Hi Sassy,

I love your website. It is one of the most comprehensive that I have found--and I have looked a lot! My life-partner and I have been talking ...

Nuts hard to digest 
Hello Sassy, I read an article that you wrote regarding the importance of fats and how to avoid the bad fats. Well, I tried incorporating nuts into my ...

Family Still Eats Meat - Help! 
I'm mostly vegetarian, making the shift to vegan, but the two men in my family (hubby and adult son) eat meat, almost every day. They both hate beans, legumes,...

Cooking Corn On The Cob 
I couldn't find anything on your excellent website about cooking corn on the cob. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bill
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Hi Bill -- It is located under ...

Storing Cooked Beans 
Hi, could you please advise if it's best to freeze chickpeas cooked in bulk? Or can they be stored in airtight jars in the fridge? If so, do we add the ...

Bean and Cheese Casserole Recipe? 
In the late 70's my girlfriend made a casserole that consisted of several types of beans and cheese. I remember she soaked the beans overnight and it ...

Vegan Cooking With Oil 
I have been looking into safe heat temperatures for cooking oils, and one of the worst oils to use for cooking is extra virgin olive oil....high temperatures ...

Substitute for soy products? 
I love your site! I've been on the vegan diet for about 6 weeks and I've discovered that I am sensitive to soy products and nutritional yeast.

What ...

How to make tempeh? 
I'm living in Central Mexico. How do I make tempeh?

Going Vegan 
Tips for transitioning to the vegan diet. Join this Q&A!

Should Vegans Discard Leather Clothes? 
This may sound silly, but I just found out that FELT is a no-no to the Vegan life. But I don't know why.

Also, what do I do with my leather clothes ...

Stock from Cooked Beans 
Can you use the stock from the cooked beans for soup or should it be discarded?
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Hi Leslie - Yes, you sure can. Before we had our pressure ...

Fatty Acids 
Hello. I have been trying to follow PCRM and the McDougall plans but find that I am suffering from increasingly dry skin. I have just started taking an ...

Pressure Cooker Brown Rice Risotto 
Hey Sassy,
Is there a way to make a brown rice risotto in a pressure cooker?
Thanks
Dan
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Hi Dan I would love to hear from others who know ...

Milk substitute for 12 month old 
So my daughter is coming up on her 1 year birthday and is supposed to switch to cow's milk. No thank you! Is there an alternative? Most things I read ...

Gluten-Intolerance and the Vegan diet 
I have always wanted to go Vegan, but what has usually stopped me is the fact that I am allergic to peanuts, gluten, and soy. Would the vegan lifestyle ...

Black-eyed peas 
Are black-eyed peas considered to be a bean. Don't see them listed under your bean topics.
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Hi Ziva - Black-eyed peas are a legume; they are ...

Turnips - Is it important to buy organic? 
Is it very important to buy only organic turnip?
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Sassy Sez - The short answer is no.

Here is a longer answer:

Personally, I try to ...

Can cruise ships accommodate Vegans? 
We are going on a Carnival cruise this summer. I have inquired via my travel agent about vegan diet requirements. She says that Carnival carries soy ...

Are yogurt cultures vegan? 
Hello, I recently purchased silk yogurt and it said it has yogurt cultures in it. I would like to know if yogurt cultures are considered vegan?

Thank ...

What does Vegan mean? 
Is Vegan just No Dairy and No Animal? What else is involved?

Vegan Recipes - Nutrition Information 
I notice some of your recipes include the nutrition information. How are you able to figure out the calories, carbs, fats, etc.?
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Hi Sue - Since ...

Juicer Recommendation?  
Hi! I know you highly recommend the Vitamix for blending and other needs, but do you have a juicer recommendation?

Thanks!
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On The Go College Vegan! 
I am a college student and literally the only time I have something to eat is in between classes. I commute, so I try to pack some things, but I haven'...

Soy Milk Makers - Worth the investment? 
Do any of you make your own soy milk with a soy milk maker? If so, do you own one you like? Which brand and model do you advise purchasing, if any? Do ...

Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking? 
Do you offer gluten-free, veggie cooking ideas?
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Sassy sez: Hi Diann - Since my entire site is based on personal experience, and since I am ...

Cooking Tofu 
I want to know how you cook tofu or what do you use tofu for?

Is soy healthy? 
When discussing my new vegan lifestyle with my nutritionist, he said to totally avoid soy/products. Apparently, the results of processing soy are the ...

Why discard bean soaking water? 
Recently, I found myself alone and having to now cook for myself. Dried beans are an old favorite and I have stocked up on several types. I wanted to be ...

Boiling Pre-soaked Barley ratio  Not rated yet
I read your recipe for boiled barley. I measured out 1 cup of hulled barley, and I soaked it over night. I got out my pot, and put in 3 cups of water,...

How to make oat milk?  Not rated yet
You mention oat milk in recipes - how do I make oat milk please? Just found your website - awesome!!! Thanks! Mary
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Sassy Sez - Hi Mary! Ack!...

Vegan Egg Substitutes  Not rated yet
Hi - I have found some really good websites on egg substitutes, detailing what is good for the different reasons you are using eggs but was wondering whether ...

Are Milk Solids Vegan?  Not rated yet
Is 'milk solid' a 'no no' on vegan diet?
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Sassy Sez: 'Yes yes', it's a 'no no'. ;O)

Milk solid is what you get when you combine the fat and ...

Freezing Asparagus  Not rated yet
I have 5 pounds of fresh asparagus and would like to freeze it for future use. I am not certain if the asparagus should be blanched first and then bagged,...

Vegan Naan  Not rated yet
I have seen many recipes for making Vegan Naan but I just don't have the time for it. Do you know if any is available commercially? I have seen Naan in ...

Cooking Kasha-Too Mushy  Not rated yet
Thank you for the information on your site. I have a question about Kasha. I cooked some up the other day for the first time and it came out very mushy....

Keeping Bugs From Brown Rice  Not rated yet
Just saw your Brown Rice article today. I am not vegan but interested in cooking brown rice. I added Japanese yam with brown rice last time and I love ...

Finding Vegan Food In A Non-Vegan Restaurant  Not rated yet
I turned vegan 6 weeks ago - had a heart scare and it was a wake up call as well as spending hours reading about the cruelty to animals.

I am okay ...

Toddlers and Vitamin B12  Not rated yet
My husband and I have recently become vegan. We have a 2 year old and she has not been eating as much meat as she was before our transition to veganism....

Seitan from scratch?  Not rated yet
I want to make seitan from scratch to be able to adjust the seasonings to fit whatever recipe I plan on using it in, but can't find instructions on how ...

Wonderful Vegan Meals  Not rated yet
My daughter in law has just adopted the vegan lifestyle. They are visiting in 2 weeks and I would like to have a fabulous vegan dinner for the main night....

Where To Find Hulled Barley  Not rated yet
Sassy - I checked out your website and printed your Create Your Own Barley Recipes .

I want to try one of your simple barley soups , but I am having ...

Vegan Lasagna Recipe  Not rated yet
I tried your lasagna recipe a few months back and loved it! Now I want to make it again and can't find it!

I can't quite remember all the ingredients,...

Cooking Beets to Retain Nutritional Value  Not rated yet
Hello,
When cooking beets is it best to boil or bake? Also, does it matter if you cut up the beet before cooking or after, again, to maximize or retain ...

Vegan substitute for sour cream  Not rated yet
What can you substitute in recipes that call for sour cream?
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Sassy Sez - My favorite vegan sour cream can be whipped up in just minutes with ...

How long will soaked beans keep before cooking?  Not rated yet
Hi,

I'm new to cooking beans and I wondered how long they keep once the dried beans are soaked. Sometimes I soak them the night before but then don'...

Cooking Beans From Scratch  Not rated yet
I keep trying to cook beans from scratch and just can't seem to have them turn out soft.

I put 2 cups of beans in 6 to 8 cups water and let them soak ...

Pressure Cooker Recommendation  Not rated yet
I'm about to buy my very first pressure cooker to cook beans (Jeff's video gave me the courage to do it!).

Would you be able to recommend a size and ...

Vegan Menu Planning  Not rated yet
Do you have ideas for planning a meal or menu for a week?
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Hi Donna : If your goal is to learn how to plan a healthy vegan menu for a week, then ...

Muscular Dystrophy and the Vegan Diet  Not rated yet
Hi Sassy,

I am aware that a vegan diet can reverse diabetes and cancer, and lower cholesterol. However, I'd like to know if you have any information ...

Turnips  Not rated yet
How do you cook turnips? Do you deep fry them? What seasonings do you use? I tried them once when I was working for an elderly couple, just can't remember ...

Combining Green Smoothies With Fruit  Not rated yet
I notice you mention it isn't a good idea to combine fruit with slower digesting foods. I've recently begun drinking green smoothies, and I often add an ...

Good food needs fat!  Not rated yet
This is a comment, rather than a question. Kale is a marvelous food but to make the most of it, you have to eat it together with fat, so you absorb the ...

Sassy's Seedalicious Topping Video  Not rated yet
I tried to find the video to prepare the seed topping and couldn't find it. Can you direct me to it? Thanks.
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Hi Diane - The video for Sassy'...

Vegan Diet and Protein Needs  Not rated yet
Four years ago I had weight loss surgery to prevent further health complications. My brother who lives in California has recently became a vegan and is ...

Necessary pantry staples for a beginner Veg?  Not rated yet
I have been into Clean Eating now for a couple of years, so I do incorporate a lot of fruits and veggies into each meal; however, I've become more interested ...

Vegan Diet and Nutritional Supplements?  Not rated yet
I read a number of rather scary things about the vegan diet, even though I have started one, about it being 'unnatural' and long term effects resulting ...

Going Vegan Without Spending A Fortune  Not rated yet
I have been a vegetarian for a long time and just made the switch quite easily to vegan. My husband is neither of these. My question is: What is an easy ...

Eating Vegan On The Go  Not rated yet
I drive a semi for a living. It is an 8 hr job so I do my eating in the truck. What is a good snack and lunch for this type of situation?

Also, I am ...

Vegan Calcium Needs  Not rated yet
I noticed that the Vegan Food Pyramid recommends 6-8 servings of fortified soy milk or alternatives. This is because vegans need to make sure to get enough ...

Helpful Bean Cooking Video  Not rated yet
Hi Sassy,

I just cooked some kidney and pinto beans using your husband's video. They are very good. - Thank you for the help!

-- Kris
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Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs)  Not rated yet
Are you concerned about genetically modified foods; specifically, soy? When most of us think of soy, we think it is healthy. I hear more and more problems ...

Freezing Tofu  Not rated yet
Last year I bought a summer/country/eventual retirement home that is about 3 hours to the nearest store that sells tofu, grains and other staples. I want ...

Raw or Toasted Seedalicious  Not rated yet
Should the seeds for the Seedalicious salad topping be raw or toasted before making the mix?

Hi Cindy - While toasted seeds may be more flavorful,...

Can you soak beans too long?  Not rated yet
Hello,

The other evening I sorted and soaked a couple cups of black beans in anticipation of cooking them for dinner the following day. Then our plans ...

Unhulled Barley vs Hulled for Baking & Cooking  Not rated yet
While we know that pearled barley has the nutrients removed, is there any benefit to using unhulled barley over the hulled variety? Are the husks digestible?...

Difference between buckwheat and wheat?  Not rated yet
What is the difference between buckwheat and wheat? Are they a different crop?
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Sassy Sez: Completely different crop. Buckwheat is not a ...

Almonds - Must They Be Organic?  Not rated yet
I'm trying to give up soy milk and I've found almond milk to be a tasty alternative. The problem is that organic almonds are about $12 a pound! Does ...

Why Grind Seed Topping?  Not rated yet
Regarding Sassy's Seedalicious Topping , I don't understand spending extra time to grind up the 4 seeds into a powder. Can't I just sprinkle the mix ...

Quinoa Recipes   Not rated yet
I would like to find a site that has recipes using quinoa. Want to keep trying different grains, brown rice and more healthful kinds of cooking.

Lorraine ...

Fasting  Not rated yet
In Jeff's info he says "we enjoy an herbal laxative tea," but doesn't say what that is. What is it?

I'd also like more details on how to come off of ...

Calories and the Vegan Diet  Not rated yet
Hello!

I'm wondering if you know how many calories one should eat and what the nutritional requirements for a female in her late twenties who works ...

Vegan Cooking - I'm a failure!  Not rated yet
I am not vegan but vegetarian and don't know how to become creative. How can I do this? I am working on seasonal cooking...I am having to teach myself ...

Rice Steamer - Which brand do you use?  Not rated yet
Which rice steamer do you use in the videos? Thanks a bunch!
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Hi Bob - The rice steamer we are using in the videos (which can be seen in the ...