There are lots of vegetarians who have thought about going vegan but the hardest part for most is giving up cheese. There is a new product on the market that has made it so much easier to give up real cheese. It is a cheese substitute called Diaya. It comes in Cheddar , Italian, and coming soon, Pepper Jack. It melts, stretches, and tastes just like the real thing. Honest, I have fooled friends with it! It's also safe for people with lactose intolerance.
With Diaya, I now make a more traditional baked mac and cheese. It is hubby's favorite.
Here's my recipe:
1 lb Dry Macaroni or small shells, cooked
2 Cups Hot soy milk, almond milk, or substitute of your choice
4 T. Earth Balance (or other vegan margarine)
4 T. Flour
1/4 t. Salt
1/8 t. Pepper
2 Cups
Diaya Cheddar Cheese
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Scald the milk. Melt the Earth Balance in a saucepan over low heat. Add flour and stir constantly until it turns one shade darker. Whisk in the hot milk gradually and cook siring constantly, until it thickens. Add the Diaya and stir until smooth and melted.
Combine with the cooked pasta.
Put mixture in a sprayed or oiled casserole dish. You can sprinkle a bit of Diaya on top if you like. Then heat in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Posts
I would definitely have trouble giving up cheese. I'll have to look into Diaya for my hubby.
bermudaonion said... March 28, 2011 at 6:08 AM
Thanks for the recipe, I'll have to try Daiya. Other vegan "cheese" I've tried doesn't melt!
SarahEm said... March 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Kathy, is hubby lactose intolerant? Diaya is so good!
Teddy Rose said... March 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Sarahem, Diaya blows all other vegan cheeses out of the ball park! It will amaze you.
Teddy Rose said... March 28, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I don't think I could be vegan or even vegetarian, but this does sound yummy. My sister is a vegan, so I'll keep this recipe around for when she comes for supper. Thanks!
Marie said... March 29, 2011 at 9:17 AM
Marie, I hope your sister enjoys it.
Teddy Rose said... March 30, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Girl, you cook Vegan? Bless you. I am not that person, but I admire the people who can do it.
P.S. Teddy, I don't know what it is, but I have the worst time trying to leave a comment on your blog under Wordpress.
The Girl from the Ghetto
The Girl from the Ghetto said... April 3, 2011 at 5:37 AM
Girl, Sorry you have such a hard time commenting on my blog. I'm not sure why that is but I'm glad you were successful this time.
I've been vegan for over 20 years and vegetarian since I was 10 years old, much to my parent horror. LOL!
Teddy Rose said... April 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Post a Comment