A Quick Hit
Whew, it's been that kind of week -- rush, rush, rush, and still behind. That has me thinking about meal short-cuts, naturally. A person has to keep her strength up.
So today I wanted to mention one of my favorite convenience products, Vogue Vege Base. Any time a soup, risotto or other recipe requires stock or broth, Vege Base does the job. It’s a powder, patiently waiting in the cupboard. Just a teaspoon is needed to create a tasty broth.
The Vogue Web site mentions other products, including an onion base and vegetarian "chicken" base (and a couple of non-vegetarian products that we'll just ignore) , and has several intriguing recipes and use suggestions.
OK, I’m rushing off again.... Catch you next time. Meanwhile, what are your favorite short-cut ingredients?
posted by Julie @ 12:55 PM
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frozen veggies, gnocchi, pre-shredded cheese, canned beans!
Oh, what a yummy question...definitely vegan dry onion soup mix and Rapunzel vegan boullin. Works wonders with rice, mushrooms, cilantro. Oh, and I'm a fried-tofu-aholic (lightly wok-fried, of course ;)
Now gnocchi is something I'll have to try someday...
This isn't so much an ingredient shortcut as a meal shortcut, but my go-to "I don't have time to make anything/I don't feel like cooking anything" choice is a veggie burger. Microwave for a minute and a half, and you're done. Add some baby carrots and some baked potato chips, and your meal is done.
Is Vogue Vege Base available in stores? I'm having trouble finding it, and would rather not order online if possible. But it does sound good!
Hi --
Thanks for your comment! Vogue Vege Base is available in stores in this area.
You'll usually find it more readily in health-food-type places - I purchased my most recent jar at Whole Foods in Winston-Salem. If I recall correctly, it was in the same section with the canned soups, boxed broth, etc....
I'll keep an eye out and reply again if I spot it in any regular grocery stores. Do any other readers know of a good place to get it?
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