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For various reasons I am considering becoming a veggie, I've thought about it before but the last three days watching Hugh's Chicken Run have made me think about it seriously.

Now here are my problems:- I am a very lazy cook, don't enjoy it and am not wonderful at planning what I want ahead of time. I understand that I will probably have to get better in these areas if I were to become a veggie, but I do not want to be stuck in the kitchen all evening after a hard day at work. I also cannot afford for it to cost me a fortune. Due to some of the above reasons OH will have to agree to this too (not spoken to him yet as he's not back from work), I cannot see myself standing there cooking 2 different meals, 1 is bad enough.

So now you have a bit of background, here's my question. What do you all eat? Sounds like such a silly question but seriously, not being a great cook, I can't really think past a plate of veg or pasta. Am I a hopeless cause??? Things like lunch for example, I don't eat eggs or cheese so what could I have in a sandwich????? All I can think of is Tuna - we'd have to stick with eating fish otherwise OH def wont agree to this.

Another reason for thinking about this is because generally we are not the healthiest eaters. OH could do with losing a few pounds and although I'm only a size 8, I do have a little belly I could do with getting rid of, plus I am also quite tired a lot of the time and think this is a lot to do with my diet. For these reasons I do not want to go down the route of getting frozen veggie burgers and veggie quick meals etc. This would have to be a healthier option diet as well as backing the principle behind it.
If I could bring my food bill down too by cutting out fresh meat etc then that would also be helpful - honestly though, do you think this element of it is likely? Ideally I'd like to be able to save enough to have organic veg delivered. We are quite lazy shoppers (cor I'm painting us in such a good light here.lol) and tend to only go once a month as there are only 2 of us. If I could afford to have fresh fruit and veg delivered (we have a company that keeps putting leaflets through the door) with the bonus of it being organic, then I'd be really chuffed.

I don't want much do I.lol. Any suggestions/help would be much appreciated.

Wow, sorry didn't realise it was such an essay.

hi hun,did you ever see jamie olivers programme how they make chicken nuggets.......puke.....gross......ive never got any since.
now a word of warning.......dont ask kitty......she burns everything.
xxxxx

Ello Lauralil - im not a veggie but its easy to sustitute meat - my sis has been one for over 25 years and cooks the same meals as me but uses things like beans in a lasagne instead of mince.

If I recall your Muffys mate - noce to see you :)

VEGITARIAN CHILLI.
INGREDIENTS
1 (12 ounce) package frozen burger-style crumbles
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans

1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
5 onions, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste


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DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, combine meat substitute, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato juice, onions, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cover. Let the chili simmer for at least 1 hour before serving.

Basically Lauralil , get a rabbit and after about a week you will have some idea as what to eat lol
I could never be a veggie coz i dont eat em .
i call myself a meatatarian. nice to see ya
Rosex

Joyus thats gross
Rosex

Joyfull - didn't see that one but I pretty much know (one of my reasons) He has a similar program starting tonight.

I'm sounding a bit like Kitty - perhaps I could win the lottery and just hire a Chef, even better just eat out every night.......what's the chances do you recon???

Maddie ta, that's me, the one and only

VEGITARIAN SHEPHERDS PIE.
INGREDIENTS
5 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thirds
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
2 cups milk
3 cups water
1/2 cup kasha (toasted buckwheat groats)
2/3 cup bulgur
2 cups chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole corn kernels, blanched
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley






DIRECTIONS
Gently boil potatoes in a large pot of water for 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and return to the pot. Mash potatoes with 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup milk until fairly smooth. Set aside.
In a saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water with 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil. Stir in kasha. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups more water, and bring to a boil. Add bulgur, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes.
In a large saucepan, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and carrots; saute until the onions soften. Add mushrooms; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir constantly for 2 minutes, or until flour starts to brown. Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups milk over the vegetables, and increase heat to high. Stir with a whisk until sauce is smooth. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in corn, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
Mix together vegetable mixture and kasha mixture in a large bowl. Spoon into a buttered 10 inch pie pan, and smooth with a spatula. Spread mashed potatoes over top, leaving an uneven surface.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven for 30 minutes. Garnish with the chopped parsley, and serve.

LOL got um off the net.

Well I only eat fish that have had happy lives, and that applies to chickens too. I saw a programme about those poor battery chickens last year, and would rather do without. Sorry Laura, this is not much help to you! lol

your watchin kill it cok it eat it arnt u lol

hubby had the pig one on the other night i didnt look lol

as i luv meat to much
my ex sis inlaw went veggie after watching chickens been killed n cooked

Sorry but how the heck can you call shepherds pie a veggie shepherds pie pmsl
its like quarm they do chicken pieces quarm lol
purleeeese
Rosex

lmao

she'll never manage it. Give her a week and she'll be eating a bacon sarnie. No way will she be able to resist one of those lol xx

hi rosie stinky.xxx

lil get a chinky its easier.lol

hi muffersxx

~~~~ to Joyus x

Oh purleassseeeeeee I just read your opening post.

Getting a stomach my A**e!!! You have a concave stomach woman !!! If anything you could do with more meat on your bones......... not less !!!!!!!!!!! lol xx

**** frows chicken (not battery operated) cow and a lamb at Lauralil******
blinky show off pmsl
Rosex

You get vegetarian haggis you know, if you fancy some haggis, neeps and tatties lol

Marion

Ewwwwwwwwww Marion that sounds yuk lol xx