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Fabulous plant-based world cuisines, created with love and expertise from local organic ingredients Our menus are custom-tailored to suit your needs and budget.

The Vegetarian Gourmet specializes in the finest vegetarian and vegan cuisines from around the globe, prepared with love from locally sourced, sustainably grown ingredients.

21/04/2025

Sweet, juicy, and good for you — magic!

18/04/2025

⁣Chocolate hazelnut biscotti . . . thank you, Martha Stewart, you’re the best! Biscotti are “twice cooked”: the dough is initially formed into long flat sausages and baked until firm. Once the mass has cooled, the loaves are then sliced into quarter inch slices and baked again, which gives them the crunch. You’ll find many different recipes for biscotti. They’re easy and inexpensive to make, and your friends will be wowed. This recipe came from Martha Stewart’s “Baking Handbook”. I love her recipes – they’re easy to follow and always turn out well. Stay tuned for a fabulous gluten-free version . . .⠀
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10/04/2025

⁣HEY, IT'S GLUTEN-FREE what more could you want? This fabulous chocolate mousse is high in fat and calories, made with real butter, eggs and real cream. It’s a treat – so you eat a small portion and savor it. There is no comparison between REAL FOOD and processed low-fat, low-everything STUFF! Try it, you’ll like it . . .⠀
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08/04/2025

⁣Whatever you call them, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cookies, or your own pet designation -- they’re easy to make and always a hit. Here’s the trick.⠀
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Mixing the cookies with soft butter is most efficient, but the dough will be sticky. Some recipes suggest refrigerating the dough and then forming the cookies into 1” balls . . . but that’s a pain in the you-know-what. ⠀
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Do this – form the cookies into 1” balls while the dough is soft, and then place them into the fridge (or freezer) until they’re hard. Place the hard cookies into the pre-heated oven, and the cookies will stay round. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.⠀
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31/03/2025

⁣The Vegetarian Gourmet Catering has catered thousands of events. From Weddings to Corporate Receptions, B’nai Mitzvahs and much more. Let us help you make your next event a memorable one. Check out what our clients are saying about us on Yelp and give us a jingle. Visit https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-vegetarian-gourmet-oakland⠀
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28/03/2025

⁣AVOCADO MANGO SALSA! Serve it with chips & salsa, quesadillas, fish -- whatever suits your fancy.⠀
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25/03/2025

⁣Don’t take it from me, take it from the expert. Dr. Andrew Weil recommends against the consumption of fake sugars, in part because fake sugars and fake fats do not promote good eating habits. The idea behind fake sugars is to fake the body out, allowing you to enjoy the sweet flavor without the calorie load. True, the body does not know what to do with the fake sugar and just eliminates it. But, in its confusion, your body will put away something for a rainy day. So using fake sugars does not achieve the reduction in calories that people hope for, but pack on the pounds anyway. Your best bet? Use a small amount of real sugar -- a cup of black tea with a little sugar and whole milk is a treat!⠀
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05/03/2025

⁣‘Tis the season for polenta – a wonderful cold weather dish that’s easy and versatile. Make sure you buy organic corn meal, either in bulk or a brand like Bob’s Red Mill. The ratio of liquid (water or bouillon) is 4:1, and the easiest way to prevent clumping is to put ¾ of the liquid into the pan to boil, and mix the rest with the dry polenta. Whisk well before adding to the boiling water. Turn down the heat and partially cover to avoid splatter; cook for about 20 minutes.⠀⠀
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The cooked polenta can be turned into a serving dish, topped with fresh tomato and cheese, and popped into a hot oven for a few minutes. You can also top the polenta with garlic, shrimp and pecorino, for a more Southern flavor. Serve with a green salad.⠀
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03/02/2025

⁣Chase away the winter blahs with a hearty soup from the shores of the Mediterranean. Traditionally made with lamb, it combines chick peas, lentils, vegetables, and exotic spices – without the lamb, it is vegan and still highly nutritious. The soup is eaten by Jews and Muslims alike upon breaking a fast. Here is the recipe.⠀
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02/02/2025

⁣If it came out of a package with a long list of ingredients you can’t pronounce, it’s not food, Dude! It’s a food product, scientifically formulated by one of the manufacturing giants to deliver the right amount of addictive flavor to keep you coming back for more and more . . . long after you’re full. ⠀
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The magic flavor hook is delivered by prodigious amounts of sugar, fat and salt. Cravings induced by sugar, according to an article in the NY Times, are “comparable to those induced by addictive drugs like co***ne and nicotine.” You may think you’ve chosen your meal, but it has chosen you. “Convenience” foods may be convenient in terms of saving time and effort, but they take a huge toll on your health. And when your health suffers, all your energy and resources go into trying to get well again. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. If you want to remain healthy and vital, eat real food. Watch for our educational blog on eating simply and well.⠀
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29/01/2025

⁣I don’t know about you, but I’m getting pretty fed up reading about the shameless greed of big pharma. Let’s not kid ourselves – it’s not about your health, it’s about money. Period.⠀
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Your best bet? Stay healthy – your health is your most valuable asset. Eat real food. Stay away from packaged “convenience” food products; they’re full of cheap sugars, cheap fats and a ton of salt. Michael Pollan (www.michaelpollan.com) says is best: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.⠀
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Don’t know how to make the switch? Find out what’s in season by going to your local farmer’s market. Go online and look for recipes that appeal to you. Or book a cooking class at your home or place of business with Chef Margaret Riesen – visit vegetariangourmetcatering.com⠀
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10/01/2025

⁣If you had grown up in Switzerland like I did, you would know that chocolate is one of the four food groups. When I first moved to this country, good dark chocolates were hard to find but, thankfully, that is no longer the case. You’ll even find a great selection of chocolates at your local drugstore . . . who knew? If you open the chocolate drawer in my kitchen, you’ll see a selection of some of my favorites, like the many flavored dark chocolate varieties now available from Lindt.⠀
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For chocolate desserts – e.g. mousse, flourless chocolate torte, triple-chocolate fudge brownies – I use dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao. Great selections are available at Caillebaut, which you can purchase online, or at your friendly local Trader Joe’s market. The photo, you ask? Pan de Higos -- traditional Spanish fig bread, vegan and gluten-free. Yes, it contains chocolate.⠀
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