About Vegetarian Food: All-American cookouts: corn, tofu, potatoes

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Vegetarian Food Vegetarian Food Getting Started Easy Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Holidays From Jolinda Hackett, your Guide to Vegetarian Food With this massive heat wave in full swing, I'm tempted to forget the outdoor barbecue, and just sit in front of my fan and drink sangria in my underwear for the fourth of July this year! Just in case you're feeling the same way, I've included some hydrating and cooling drinks along with plenty of grilling recipes and resources. P.S. Several people emailed me to let me know about an error in last week's newsletter. If you were looking for the black bean tortilla casserole recipe, here it is: Black bean tortilla casserole. Thanks for keeping me on my toes! Grilled corn on the cob: Beyond the basics Corn on the cob is the perfect simple side item for vegetarians and vegans on barbecue days. Everyone always loves fresh sweet summer corn. Just be sure to use a vegan margarine, then dress up your corn on the cob with your favorite spices. If you're using a fresh organic and local variety, however, it might be best to just grill it up and enjoy it naked. The corn that is, not you. Here are a few easy ways to glam up a simple corn on the cob: Fresh herbed corn on the cob Spicy cayenne and chili corn on the cob Sweet sugar-glazed corn Southwestern-style cumin and lime corn on the cob More creative ways to grill corn See also: How to grill corn on the cob All-American potato salads Use tri-colored potatoes (red, regular and purple - err, blue!) for a patriotic side dish, or, leave the fancy colors to the fireworks experts and just enjoy your vegetarian potato salad. As an extra tip, Baco-s brand "bacon bits" are actually vegetarian (no, really - read the label!) so sprinkle a few on your potato salad for a bit of crunch. Here's a few vegetarian potato salad recipes for your meat-free fourth: Hot German potato salad Dijon potato salad with veggie bacon bits Easy vegan potato salad with black olives No-mayo potato salad with kale and green peas Even more vegetarian potato salads Search Related Topics:  potato recipes  salad recipes  meat substitutes Grilled tofu Like seitan, tempeh, and many store-bought meat substitutes, tofu can work well on the grill, and it's much cheaper than many other alternatives if you're grilling for a crowd. But there are a few things you need to know, like how to prep the grill, what to use as a marinade and, of course, a few recipes. Because plain tofu really just won't do. Here are some quick tips to help you have the tastiest grilled tofu on the block. Cooling summer drinks Ok, I was just kidding about spending the Fourth sitting in front of my fan drinking sangria, but I'm definitely being careful to stay hydrated these days. Here's some fruity and hydrating drinks to add to your 4th of July menu: Cranberry orange "honeymoon healer" (great for UTIs!) Red wine and citrus sangria Grapefruit margarita pitchers Cooling cucumber pineapple juice Search Related Topics:  sangria recipes  wine  drink recipes Related Searches Vegan Dinner Recipes Potatoes Recipes Vegetarian Recipes Vegetarian Food BBQ Food Recipes Featured Articles More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Jolinda Hackett Vegetarian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com Must Reads How to Go Vegetarian/Vegan Types of Vegetarians Vegetarian FAQs Top 7 Vegetarian Cookbooks All Vegetarian Recipes Follow me on: Advertisement