~*~*Reviews of Prepackaged Vegetarian and Vegan Foods*~*~

[sunshine_fix]

I just tried the Fantastic World Foods' version of vegetarian broccoli cheddar soup, hoping it would be a good meal for between classes because it's kinda like those cup noodles. Well, let me tell you-- do not try them! If you don't heed my warnings, prepare to be disappointed. They are disgusting. I followed the directions exactly and the broccoli came out hard and the soup was extremely watery and bland.

[likka9]

I love the Nate's Beef-Flavor Taquitos. I can't remember if they are vegetarian or vegan, I'm thinking vegan though; they're frozen and pretty cheap.  They don't taste like beef, but they do taste a bit smoky, a bit spicy, and altogether pretty good. Even my meat-eating friends steal them when I have them. They do get kind of soggy if you microwave them though, so the oven is much better.

[The Muffin]

Amy's Bean Burritos are SO GOOD. You can get them with cheese, veggies, or lactose free I believe. I had the veggie one so far. It was amazing.

Dr. Praggers (sp?) veggie burgers are pretty good to. They actually have vegetables in them, go figure.

[msguinevere]

Amy's Texas Burgers are really yummy. The best veggie-burgers I've tried - they have no slime-factor!!

[vegebrarian]

I love Tofutti Cuties. Especially the mint chocolate chip ones.  What flavors do you guys commonly find in your local stores? I usually see mint, chocolate, berry and strawberry swirl.  I live in the Midwest and finally found peanut butter yesterday. I was overjoyed. Apparently there is a coffee flavor out there somewhere as well. I really want to find it. The peanut butter flavor tasted more like butterscotch to my boyfriend and I, but I still enjoyed them. 

Another recent discovery that I love is Field Roast brand Italian sausages which are made with eggplant. My v. meat loving (and Italian) Dad liked them so much he wanted to know where I bought them.

Also, Vegan Gourmet brand "cheeses" are really good for melting on sandwiches (I use the Monterey Jack flavor on my vegan patty melts).

[lamamarco]

I love Tofutti Cuties. Especially the mint chocolate chip ones.  What flavors do you guys commonly find in your local stores? I usually see mint, chocolate, berry and strawberry swirl.  I live in the Midwest and finally found peanut butter yesterday. I was overjoyed. Apparently there is a coffee flavor out there somewhere as well. I really want to find it. The peanut butter flavor tasted more like butterscotch to my boyfriend and I, but I still enjoyed them. 

Another recent discovery that I love is Field Roast brand Italian sausages which are made with eggplant. My v. meat loving (and Italian) Dad liked them so much he wanted to know where I bought them.

Also, Vegan Gourmet brand "cheeses" are really good for melting on sandwiches (I use the Monterey Jack flavor on my vegan patty melts).

We have quite a few Cuties options out here....
- Berry
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Mint Chip
AND
- KEY LIME PIE!

SOOOO GOOOOOD!

[lamamarco]

Oh just wanted to add that the Amy's Veggie Loaf is really goooooood, I miss meatloaf and found this was a nice quick meal! Although, its not Vegan, so good thing I didn't buy any last time I was at the store!
http://www.amyskitchen.com/products/product_view.php?id=53

http://www.amazon.com/ZenSoy-Cappuccino-Certified-Organic-8-25-Ounce/dp/B00112XJUY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=grocery&qid=1221193194&sr=8-1
Those are DELICIOUS! OMG so goooood, seriously!

http://www.wholesoyco.com/product_yogurt.html
These yogurts are really good, took some getting used to from regular yogurts, but I love them now!

http://www.turtlemountain.com/products/so_delicious_coconutyogurt_strawberrybanana.html
Here is a REview: http://bittersweetblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/23/not-soy-delicious-even-better/
I tried this coconut yogurt the other day and I was blown away! I loved it, the flavor was sweet and although the texture was a bit weird it was still amazing! Oh and its a lot lighter than the typical vegan yogurt!

[RockstarMom]

I bought Morningstar sausage patties to make "healthy McMuffins" (w/ light whole grain english muffins) and they are AWESOME!! Even fed the hubster one this morning (He's a meatatarian ) and he agreed it was great! 

[GatbysRevolver]

I have a question...if it's ok to ask....

If one is a vegetarian what would the appeal be of something that looks like/tastes like/smells like meat?

I mean...isn't the point to NOT eat meat...I mean, it it looks/tastes/smells like meat...why not just eat meat?

I know about all the moral issues involved that would cause a person who might like meat not to eat it and thus want a substitute but wouldn't they find something exactly like meat to be just as repulsive...

I'm sorry....just trying to understand 

Not everyone is veg/vegan due to disliking meat. Some people can't digest meats. Personally I don't like the texture of most meat (the whole biting into a tendon or vein thing freaks me out) nor do I like to eat meat that isn't truly free range (IE farmer Bob vs farmer Bob and Co.) And as much as I know I will get pummelled for saying so I also prefer to eat wild meat. The way I see it is if I am going to consume an animal I best know how it was treated or have part in its sacrifice, and use every bit of it. So seeing as I am poor and can not afford to buy a moo moo  from farmer Bob nor have the time to go hunting (that and I don't think at 9months preggers it'd be a good idea, bathrooms are a necessities every two feet at this point lol) I stick to veg/vegan foods as much as possible.
  Anywhoo on to my fav micro and go meal. I adore Mexican food. So when I found Trader Joe's (or Trader Jose's as it says on the packaging hehe) black bean and corn enchilada I was very excited. I was not to be disappointed either. They are completely vegan, dairy free and wheat free (aside from being processed in a plant that processes milk, wheat and tree nuts FYI to those of you with food allergies)and are super duper nummy.I don't remember how much they cost but I doubt it is over 5 smackaroos Side note: my fiance is a carnivore. If I could find a way to make veggies taste like steak he would gobble them up. And goddess forbid if I sneak tofu into his meal. However a few days ago I saw him munching on one of my enchiladas and took much glee in telling him he just ate tofu hehe

[missmuffcake]

I believe the TJ's burritos are just repackaged Amy's. TJ"s repackages a  lot of different foods with their own label.

Lately we love Tofurky Italian sausages, I brown diced up chunks of them in olive oil and add pasta sauce to serve over pasta...My carnivore boyfriend likes it to!