The Snobby Joes definitely don't taste like manwich. It would be nice to find a recipe that matches Manwich since that stuff is awesome. I do like the Snobby Joes though and make them quite often since I'd rather have something I make myself than out of a can.

I usually leave out the oregano, since I don't think it really goes. For the chili powder, I use ancho chili powder and a small amount of my indian chili powder for some heat, since anchos are very, very mild. I'm going to experiment with different chili powders once I finish off the ancho powder. I also add an additional tablespoon of mustard and 2 tablespoons of worcestershire sauce. Gives it a tangier flavor.

I thought manwich was vegan? We just had sloppy joes made with gimmelean original & manwich

I'd like to make the Caesar Salad but I don't have capers for the dressing.

Will the dressing still taste good without the capers, or is there something else I can substitute?

I'd like to make the Caesar Salad but I don't have capers for the dressing.

Will the dressing still taste good without the capers, or is there something else I can substitute?

i think a few pages back someone asked this. i suggested sour pickles (like cornichons..not sure if i spelled that right..those teeny sour pickles that aren't dill, but aren't sweet pickles). other people said  stuff too, but i can't remember..

Thank you, ponycakes. Saves me a grocery store trip for capers.

EVERYDAY CHIPOTLE VEGETABLE TAMALES- the filling in these is excellent, but do be sure to double the baking powder and use well-seasoned broth. The masa recipe given isn't fluffy or flavorful enough.

WALNUT-MUSHROOM PATE- yum! soooo yum. it has a great smooth and rich flavor. I added a lil extra balsamic. Big hit with omni family!

BULGAR, ARUGULA AND CANNELLINI SALAD- loved this one. it's definitely got a good, tangy bite to it and is basically a meal on its own.

VIETNAMESE SEITAN BAGUETTE- stop sitting at the computer and go make this now.

HERB SCALLOPED POTATOES- I found these really bland and boring. The dried herbs and flour made it sticky and dry without enough flavorful sauce.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS W/APRICOTS AND PISTACHIOS- Good and different! I love big couscous and the flavors in this one were a great complement to a more savory meal.

CHICKPEA CUTLETS- Really good! Easy to make, tasty and a great "meat" type dish... as others have noted, just give in and fry them. A friend's omni parents loved these as well.

ANCHO LENTIL SOUP- good but not amazing. I liked it fine, but it was a bit bland. Good concept, but a bit weak in the execution.

CHICKPEA NOODLE SOUP- Yummy, salty, warm and comforting. Not a dish to make for company, but it's some wholesome tastiness anyhow.

SPICY PEANUT AND EGGPLANT SOUP- Fattening and delicious! Friends were practically licking the pot. 5 stars.

JAMBALAYA- Again, a bit weak on the execution. Here's how to fix that: use tempeh instead of seitan. Marinate it in Bragg's, mustard and Tabasco and saute with the vegetables. Double the spices, stir in a whole package of soyrizo towards the end and don't worry about baking it---just simmer on the stove for about 30 minutes. Add a couple of dashes of liquid smoke at the end. I know it's a lot of modifications, but it makes some bangin good eats in a huge quantity.

SPAGHETTI AND BEAN BALLS- my beanballs (pan fried) were total mush and made me cry :(

SPINACH LINGUINI WITH PESTO AND ARTICHOKES- Yum! yumyumyumyumyum. This is a really good, garlicky and flavorful dish and it was a breeze to put together. I've made it a bunch of times and it rocks.

PUMPKIN BAKED ZITI- Doesn't this one sound sooo good? I thought so too, but it ended up kind of bland and really just...meh. It wasn't worth the effort in my opinion.

CASHEW RICOTTA, BASIL-CILANTRO PESTO, MUSHROOM GRAVY- These are all good, easy, inexpensive basics that you can rely on for a zillion different recipes.

chickpea quinoa pilaf- good but nothing amazing.  only thing i did different was to use ketchup instead of tomato paste and i added some frozen spinach since it was sorely lacking in the vegetable area.  after tasting it i added some nutritional yeast and i tried it with some pecans and cashews in it, which really helped spruce up the texture which otherwise is pretty blah.  today i had some leftovers and put marinara sauce on it, which was good.  i plan on making a cheezy sauce and mixing that into the rest of it, maybe with some steamed broccoli too.  like a cheezy brocolli rice-a-roni.. er.. rice-a-phoney?

I'm making the quinoa and black bean salad....with no mango...and I'm wondering if banana or apple would be good? Or, no fruit? Banana?

if i had to pick one id say banana.. only cus theres that banana black bean recipe on here that people seem to really like so maybe it would be good.  do you have peaches?  i think they might be a nice sub.

Don't you think if I had peaches, I'd freakin' say peaches?! No peaches!  ;)

Anyway, yeah..I was thinking of the banana black beans, too...I think I'll try some banana. Thank you, my dear ppc.

Success! (quinoa and black bean salad)

I did the scallions, cilantro, WHITE wine vinegar, safflower oil, quinoa, black beans, a banana, 2 shredded carrots, frozen corn, and salt. Really good!