My all time favorite vegan barbeque friendly food is BOCA Burgers. I love all flavors from Original Vegan to Tomato Basil! To go along with my delicious burger, I like to have grilled veggies and chips.

Posted by: Chelsea | July 1, 2009 10:11 AM

My all time favorite vegan barbeque friendly food is BOCA Burgers. I love all flavors from Original Vegan to Tomato Basil! To go along with my delicious burger, I like to have grilled veggies and chips.

Posted by: Chelsea | July 1, 2009 10:12 AM

Frozen Strawberry Drink

3/4 cup Sprite Zero (or any diet lemon-lime soda)
One serving (half a packet of sugar-free strawberry powdered drink mix
4 frozen unsweetened strawberries
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 cup crushed ice or 5 - 8 ice cubes

for drinkers(may add shot of tequila)but i don't drink so i don't

directions:
Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until uniform and slushy.Pour into a nice glass and enjoy :)

Posted by: amanda tink | July 1, 2009 10:12 AM

Roasted corn on the cob smothered with chipotle tabasco sauce is pretty darn good. :)

As for a drink I just stick with Tab. Old school diet drink and what not. :)

Posted by: Pepsi One is Fun | July 1, 2009 10:49 AM

For me, it's the Morningstar Farms Caribbean Jerk Burgers recipe (reduced-calorie cole slaw dressing, fat-free mayonnaise, Caribbean Jerk Seasoning, Shredded green cabbage or packaged cole slaw mix, shredded red cabbage or packaged cole slaw mix, and Morningstar Farms® Grillers® Vegan Veggie Burgers (see website for complete recipe)) with roasted corn on the cob and grenadine cocktails (1 part grenadine syrup, 4 parts orange juice, and 4 parts pineapple juice) to drink. Not only is it fast and easy, but absolutely delicious!

Posted by: Nicole Craft | July 1, 2009 12:27 PM

Anything vegan =)

Posted by: rachel | July 1, 2009 12:29 PM

My favorite thing to do is take fresh pineapple and put barbecue seasonings on it. Grill until it is thoroughly heated and enjoy!

Posted by: Kianna | July 1, 2009 12:40 PM

Delicious Tofu Fajitas!

Juice of 2 limes (4 Tbsp.)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (for extra heat, don't seed the pepper before mincing it)
2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more if you can stand it)
1 lb. extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch strips
2 ears fresh corn
1 large red onion
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
12 cherry tomatoes
4 large flour or corn tortillas
Guacamole
1. Put the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well. Put the tofu in a shallow pan, add the lime juice mixture, and marinate in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, for several hours.
2. Meanwhile, remove the husks from the corn and soak it in cold water for 1 hour. Drain the corn and wrap it in aluminum foil. Grill for 20 to 30 minutes, turning often, until the corn is lightly charred. Cut the corn kernels off the cob.
3. Parboil the onion and cut into quarters. Thread the onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes onto skewers and brush with some of the lime marinade. Grill, turning often, until lightly charred.
4. Place the tofu on the grill, cover with a lid or aluminum foil and cook, basting occasionally with the marinade until the tofu is light brown.
5. Heat each tortilla briefly on the grill. Divide the vegetables and tofu equally among the tortillas, then roll them up fajita-style. Serve with guacamole.

And there it is a delicious recipe for vegetarians.

Posted by: Antoine | July 1, 2009 12:48 PM

My favorite is Amy's All American Veggie Burger on a nice whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomatoe, pickle, ketchup and mustard. Taste just like a regular hamburger but alot healthier and cruelty Free! Of course a side of grilled veggies brushed with my special balsamic seasoning sauce. and don't forget sweet potato fries. Yumm delish!!!

Posted by: Nicole G | July 1, 2009 12:57 PM

Gardenburger BBQ Riblets, paired with organic corn on the cob smothered in garlic 'butter' (combine crushed garlic with Earth Balance spread). Wash it down with Trader Joe's organic strawberry lemonade. Follow with firefly watching and a nap. Dream about your next vegan meal.

Posted by: The Vegan Good Life | July 1, 2009 01:07 PM

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Posted by: Shawna Flavell | July 1, 2009 03:38 PM

Hands down, the best vegan cookout party starts with Veggie Masala burgers (Trader Joe's), topped with spicy plum chutney (Whole Foods), served on (Trader Joe's) Masala Naan.

Posted by: Megan | July 1, 2009 03:43 PM

BBQ Tofu

- 1 pkg firm or extra firm tofu, sliced into 8
- 1 recipe Sweet and Sticky BBQ sauce (but finely dice the onions)

1. Bring ingredients for BBQ sauce to bubbling in a saucepan. Add tofu, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins.
2. Remove tofu and place in a Pyrex dish (or whatever you use to freeze stuff). Cover with sauce, cover, and place in the freezer. Let freeze completely.
3. The day before you want to eat said tofu, place in the fridge to thaw. Or, just thaw in the microwave before grilling.
4. Grill tofu on a hot grill 3-4 mins per side, then rotating 90 degrees and repeating. Baste regulalry with the BBQ sauce. If you like, set aside some sauce and thicken in a saucepan on the stove, then slather over the grilled tofu.

Posted by: Cindel | July 1, 2009 03:51 PM

My favourites are veggie kebabs (red, yellow, and orange bell peppers with mushrooms, tomatoes, etc.) and Heinz Vegetarian Baked Beans. Yum!

Posted by: Kelli | July 1, 2009 04:22 PM

BBQ'd Yves veggie dogs in buns covered in sauted onions, bell peppers and garlic :)

Posted by: Gianna | July 1, 2009 04:25 PM

i have always been a "milk"shake kind of person and now that its summer its a great treat on those hot summer day this one is just 1 of a couple that Ive made up.

silk chocolate soy milk

vegan chocolate chips (shredded in food processor)

crushed ice

peanut butter co. peanut butter (a new vegan peanut butter that just opened in NY and its all cruelty free!!)
the dark chocolate kind

chocolate tofutti ice cream

as much of everything that you like (i like little ice and large amounts of peanut butter) but any combination is delicious and to make it look pretty a sliced strawberry fanned out and a bendy straw mmm.

and to eat i go simple with the vegan burgers from morning star with fakin bacon on top!

Posted by: lauren | July 1, 2009 04:28 PM

I make some really good grilled portabello mushroom sandwiches and pair them with grilled veggie kebobs (corn, potatoes, peppers, onions, squash) and a good red wine.

Posted by: Daniel | July 1, 2009 05:02 PM

I love tofu pups hot off the grill with the perfect blackened grill marks nestled in a whole wheat bun, topped with vegan chili and Follow Your Heart brand nacho "cheese."

Posted by: Erin Register | July 1, 2009 05:06 PM

I celebrate Independence Day by saluting the INDPENDENCE of all animals by grilling a delicious BOCA burger and Tofu dogs on my grill. Being vegan makes animals free too!!!!!

Posted by: Andrea Elvin | July 1, 2009 05:07 PM

Fruit salad in watermelon bowl, grilled corn on the cob - husks pulled back and tied, then brushed with herbed Earth Balance until gleaming, vegan Red Potato Salad with Vegenaise, rolls and Toffutti American "cheese" slices melted atop perfectly BBQ'd vegan FlameBroiled Garden Burgers with all the trimmings, top it off with an ice cold lemonade -- Happy Fourth of July!!

Posted by: Lauren | July 1, 2009 05:20 PM

Grilled seitan, red pepper and onion on grill-toasted focaccia with garlic faux garlic aioli (roasted garlic plus veganaise). Mixed field greens with tomato, sprouts, avocado and balsamic vinaigrette. San Pellegrino. Blanket, sunny patch of beach or park, and some friends.

Posted by: Aaron | July 1, 2009 05:40 PM

Chik'n patties with BBQ sauce...yum!

Posted by: LaTasha James | July 1, 2009 06:10 PM

Thank you for all that you do for the animals and thank you for the great prizes you offer!

Posted by: Jessica Johnston | July 1, 2009 06:37 PM

Veggie burgers, corn on the cob, mushroom, squash, kebobs! yummy!

Posted by: lizzy | July 1, 2009 06:40 PM

If you have a Whole Foods near you, you MUST check out their Vegan Chicken Salad. It is the best vegan chicken salad I've ever had. Grill up some Burger Buns, melt on your favorite vegan cheese, and it's a delicious sandwhich melt! mmm

Posted by: Shelly | July 1, 2009 06:58 PM

Organic Asian Pear Mojito

Serves 6

8 ounces bacardi white rum
3-4 ounces asian pear liqueur
8 sprigs organic mint leaves
4 organic limes
1/4 cup sugar
club soda
ice

Posted by: Marcy Rochette | July 1, 2009 07:25 PM

Who says you can't enjoy the grill without meat! Homemade black bean burgers with cilantro and guacamole are something not to miss! Add grilled corn with salt and cumin. Let's not miss out on a soothing frozen drink. Virgin (or not) pina coladas! YUMMY!! Top those off with cherries.... OH MY!! You'll have people over daily wanting you to grill out more often.

Posted by: Mindy Morris | July 1, 2009 08:36 PM

How about a "kick-butt" DESSERT Option?

Van's Gluten Free Waffle
lightly toasted; drizzled with Vermont maple Syrup OR Madhava's Agave Syrup; toppedd with 1 Serving of "pure Decadent's" Coconut Milk non-dairy frozen dessert!!!

WAFFLES AND SYRUP AND COCONUT
OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Rochelle | July 1, 2009 08:49 PM

I love BOCA burgers too! To go with them I like to make strawberry and banana fruit smoothies. Just throw some frozen strawberries, frozen bananas and apple juice in a blender and blend til smooth. Delicious!

Posted by: Pauline | July 1, 2009 10:23 PM

My favorite Independence Day barbecue stuff is Morningstar "chik'n" patties, watermelon grown in our garden and sun tea. Yum!

Posted by: Nicole | July 1, 2009 10:35 PM

Vegan Mac & Cheese
Vegetarian Baked Beans
Organic Corn on the cob

My 3 Favs on the 4th!

Posted by: Fallon Tuthill | July 1, 2009 11:47 PM

honestly i love bbq morningstar burgers with a home made smoothie. usually it consists of 1 jar of pinapple chunks, 2 banannas, 4 strawberries, vanilla soy yogurt, and a wee little bit o' honey. good times right there.

Posted by: Will Steinbrecher | July 2, 2009 12:32 AM

The Deluxe Portabella Burger

Grilled Portabella (brush with olive oil, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt and pepper. Throw on grill until oh so caramelized!)

Toasted Ciabatta Roll (brush with same ingredients as above. Throw on grill until nice and crispy!)

Serve with sliced avocado, red onion, roma tomatoes, basil leaves, and vegan cheese if desired!

How about "baked" sweet potatoes to accompany your Deluxe Portabella Burger?! Cut sweet pots in half and top with Earth's Balance vegan spread and brown sugar then wrap each sweet pot in it's own little foil package but please throw these on the grill first, they'll need more time to hang out on the grill!

And if you're in mood for dessert and your blenders handy throw chocolate soy or rice milk, ice, vanilla soy yogurt and bananas together...mmmmmm, what a delectable finish!

Thank You PETA for all you do! Power to veg people everywhere! Independence for ALL living creatures!

Posted by: Pamela Rinaldi | July 2, 2009 03:32 AM

I throw a few Amy's Non-Dairy Burritos in foil, maybe a couple of potatoes too. Then when their nice and toasty I dollop on fresh guacamole and salsa. Add some crisp sparkling water like Apollinaris and you're feeling healthy, happy and full of energy.

Posted by: Tammy Perrin | July 2, 2009 03:40 AM

Yummy Vegan Margarita!

6 oz. Fresca
1 oz. lime juice
1 tsp. sugarfree or regular lemonade mix (like crystal lite powder)
1 1/2 oz. tequila (without the lime!)

Instructions

Mix everything & either pour over a full glass of ice or put into a blender & make a blended one. (the blender with lots of ice is the best)

Yummy... You can have this without alcohol as a virgin magarita. I also mix it with vodka instead of tequilia for a Vodka Sour.
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Posted by: Marilyn McDonald | July 2, 2009 09:15 AM

Tofu is great for grilling - you can marinate it so many different ways. I love soaking it in Fig Balsamic Vinegar!

Posted by: Amber G | July 2, 2009 11:32 AM

I LOVE the California Gardenburgers! They are so great with some avocado and tomatoes, especially if I grill them.

GREAT contest, thanks so much!

Posted by: Tracy L | July 2, 2009 12:07 PM

Roasted corn with chili lime butter.

Preheat BBQ to 500 degrees
1. Do not remove the husks of the corn yet. Soak the corn in a sink filled with water for 20 mins.
2. Roast on the BBQ for 25 -30 mins, turning every 5 mins, and rotating cobs if your BBQ has hot spots. The husks will be pretty black by the end, but you want to make sure you don't burn the corn underneath.
3. Remove corn from grill and let cool for 5 mins. Remove husks.
4. Get some Earth Balance and mix in chili powder, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. If it's a hot day outside, the EB should be easy to spread. Smear it all over your hot corn on the cob, and enjoy!!

Posted by: Emily | July 2, 2009 12:46 PM

How about griling up some tasty teriyaki tofu? My non vegan friends love it and start to finish takes 30 minutes.

TOFU TERIYAKI

Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
1/2 yellow squash
1/2 zucchini
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil (optional)
1 garlic clove, crushed

Directions:
1)Mix ketchup, soy sauce, vegetable oil, and garlic together for sauce. 2)Cube tofu. 3)Slice yellow squash and zucchini. 4)Marinate tofu, squash, and zucchini in sauce for approximately 5 minutes. 5)Grill mixture until vegetables are done. (on a George Foreman grill I do 5 minutes, flip, 3 minutes). 6)Serve over rice. Pour excess sauce over all, if desired.

Happy 4th of July!

Posted by: Summer Mouse | July 2, 2009 01:45 PM

I invented this recipe when I lived in Mexico years ago. Filling: Toss raw spinach greens, cubed mango, cubed guayaba, cubed marinated tofu sticks (marinated in dark sesame oil, cilantro, and onion), cubed avocado, and a sprinkling of toasted pepitas. Put in a bowl and leave covered in fridge for an hour or so to let flavors marry.Then warm some fresh corn tortillas, fill them with the filling from the fridge (so that it looks like a soft taco) and top with salsa cruda. Beyond yummy, people!
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Posted by: Alicia Webster | July 2, 2009 02:18 PM

Grilled eggplant is amazing. Just brush a little olive oil on it, and throw it on the grill. Feel free to season with any spices you have, like garlic powder.

Posted by: Dan | July 2, 2009 03:17 PM

boca burgers are the best

Posted by: MRS.MOMMYY | July 2, 2009 03:51 PM

I love just simple vegetable kabobs with some lemon juice and some seasoning. My mom's baked potatoes and grilled corn are the best as well! (Just keep the corn unpeeled and wrap the potato in aluminum foil and let it sit on the grill... delicious!)

Posted by: Anna | July 2, 2009 03:59 PM

Mom's German Red Potato salad
*3 lbs. cooked red potatoes, cut in pieces
*1/4 onion minced
*4-5 sprigs of fresh dill broken into small pieces
*3 TBSP. white vinegar
*1/2 cup of your favorite oil
* salt & pepper to taste
Toss, chill and enjoy!

Posted by: Valerie | July 2, 2009 08:55 PM

Asian Coleslaw

Ingredients:

5 tablespoon raw nut butter of choice (or roasted peanut butter)
5 tablespoon oil (safflower, sunflower, or your choice)
5 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoon braggs amino sauce or soy sauce
3 tablespoon brown sugar in the raw
1 1/2 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoon ginger root, minced
5 cup green cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups napa cabbage
2 large carrots, julienned
2 yellow or red bell peppers, thinly sliced
5 stalks green onions, chopped
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
peanuts for garnish

Instructions:
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, rice vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger.

In a separate large bowl, mix the green cabbage, red cabbage, napa cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, green onions, and cilantro.

Toss salad with peanut butter mixture before serving. Serve at room temperature. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Posted by: Theresa | July 2, 2009 10:37 PM

I just like to throw a morning star garden burger on the grill. Very simple and delicious.

Posted by: Kacy | July 2, 2009 11:41 PM

another bocca burger fan, they can be used for so much more

Posted by: Michelle Draveski | July 3, 2009 05:27 AM

I love making grilled veggie pizza.

Posted by: Cynthia C | July 3, 2009 09:01 AM

Some veggie kabobs with gardenburger BBQ riblets and a bud light...maybe more than just one bud light!

Posted by: Alyse Alteri-O'Brien | July 3, 2009 12:27 PM

I love grilled corn tamales, yum!

Posted by: Jessica | July 3, 2009 05:54 PM

I make Veggie Kabobs using red bell peppers, onion, zucchini and yellow squash and I serve them over couscous with diced tomato and olive oil.

Posted by: Deborah R | July 4, 2009 11:57 AM

Guacamole is my favorite, along with any grilled veggie.

Posted by: Barbara J | July 4, 2009 06:26 PM

i love to take a whole pineapple. slice it into rings and grill! yum! its so good

Posted by: Ashley | July 5, 2009 11:29 AM

This one is from the "PETA Vegan College Cookbook":

Party in Your Mouth Punch:

2 (1 Quart) bottles cranberry-apple juice, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 (1 quart) bottle ginger ale and orange slices for a garnish.
Place the cran-apple and sugar in a bowl and microwave for 3 minutes. Chill in fridge for an hour, minimum. Before serving, combine with ginger ale in a punch bowl. Garnish with orange slices.

It's a fun and easy VBBQ libation, and can easily be made into an adult beverage or kept family friendly.

Posted by: Alyson Paige Warren | July 5, 2009 11:30 AM

I love grilled portabella mushrooms

Posted by: scarlette | July 5, 2009 06:14 PM

Frozen Mojitos!! The mint makes them so refreshing!

Posted by: jjampm | July 5, 2009 09:55 PM

I like corn on the grill

Posted by: Linda Lansford | July 6, 2009 04:32 PM

My fave is roasted red and orange peppers with tofu steaks marinated in paprika and honey. Serve over a bit of brown rice and a pinch of fresh cilantro and tomato slices.

Posted by: hj mcnaron | July 6, 2009 05:13 PM

any time i'm invited to a bbq i bring this dish...it's one of my favorite summer salads!!! delish!!!

*vegetarian mayo
*sugar
*terragon vinigar
*1 bag natures sweet cherry tomatoes
*1 large cucumber
*1 large vidalia onion

1. in large bowl mix equal parts v. mayo, sugar, terragon vinigar...you may mix together as much as you want depending on how much sauce you prefer...mix together until you have a nice thick but liquidy sauce...should taste sweet but still tangy...

2. quarter onion and slice cucumber...cut cherry tomatoes in half...add to sauce...

3. mix together until sauce turns pink...

4. refridgerate at least two hours or until salad is nice and chilly...keep covered!!!

5. ENJOY!!!

Posted by: nicole licklider | July 7, 2009 09:49 AM

BOCA burgers are really yummy on the grill.

Posted by: Janice Wright | July 7, 2009 06:56 PM

vanilla protein drink mixed with cranberry juice tastes for all the world like strawberry

Posted by: ann gregory | July 7, 2009 08:19 PM

mmm, mojitos for everyone, fresh veggies picked from the garden; topped with a zesty marinade, and tortilla chips and guac for everyone while we sit around the deck soaking up the sun's rays

Posted by: Justin Williams | July 7, 2009 10:07 PM

kebabs - fill up skewers with a mix of such things as: chunks of onion, pepper, courgette, tofu, fennel, augergine, mushroom, cherry tomatoes are nice on there whole. A simple marinade of soy sauce and oil flavors them up beautifully...

Posted by: amanda | July 8, 2009 02:19 AM

I love simple fruit salads with mixed berries or kiwi, bananas and strawberries! Thanks for the giveaway!

Posted by: Megan B. | July 9, 2009 05:34 PM

Peel and core a pineapple. Cut into 1/2" slices. Grill on both sides until carmelized.

Cut 8 large plums or peaches in half and remove pits. Grill face down until surface is carmelized.

Chop pineapple. Toss with 2 cups couscous or quinoa, 1/4 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Put two plum or peach halves on each plate, grilled side up. Top with pineapple mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped mint. Serve immediately. Yummy!

Posted by: Jennifer M | July 10, 2009 01:15 PM

I grill morningstra chicken strips and throw them in a salad

Posted by: joe gersh | July 11, 2009 08:50 AM

Fresh corn on the cob with chili lime butter

Posted by: Sharon A | July 11, 2009 03:44 PM

My favorite? Fresh grilled pineapple with coconut bliss icecream. YUM.

Posted by: Katherine McElwain | July 12, 2009 12:39 AM

grilled eggplant is yummy...don't like the "egg" in the name fool you...its vegan

Posted by: Dan | July 12, 2009 02:25 PM

I love grilled Tofurky Beer Brats on a freshly baked sourdough roll, either plain or topped with grilled onions. It's even better with roasted white corn on the cob and a cold beer.

Posted by: Tiffany C | July 12, 2009 07:28 PM

Awesome Veggie Kabobs:

Marinate the following in Italian Dressing overnight:
Portobello Mushrooms
Red, Green and Yellow Bell Peppers
Italian Squash, Sliced
Yellow Squash, Sliced
Quartered Purple Onions
Tomatoes ( A little bit tricky!)
Put the veggies on a wooden skewer and place on the grill for 20-25 minutes.
Goes great with Morningstar Veggie Riblets and Vegan baked beans!

Posted by: Melissa Buchanan | July 12, 2009 07:40 PM

my favorite vegan-friendly bbq food is a really simple red potato salad. Chop and boil 1/2 a pound of red potatoes, drain, add 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 1/2 cup chopped dill, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. so delish!

Thanks for hosting this contest!

Posted by: Adrienne | July 12, 2009 09:25 PM

We love Gardenburgers.

Posted by: Kathy Scott | July 13, 2009 10:42 AM

When having a vegan cookout I prefer to showcase vegetables and avoid using imitation meat products. Grilled portabella mushroom caps served with a cucumber-tomato-onion salad and roasted corn are savory and satisfying. For desert, strawberries marinated in balsamic vinegar and sugar, or watermelon served with minted honey. And of course, good people and good music!

Posted by: alixandra | July 13, 2009 12:03 PM

Grilled Corn and Heirloom Tomato Salad

8 ears of corn
2 Heirloom tomatoes,cut into 1/2 pieces
2 orange bell pepper,cut into 1/2 pieces
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup quality olive oil or safflower oil
4 TB Moscatal Vinegar (Apple Cider works well too)
Fresh Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Place corn on grill. Cover, and cook, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut off tip of one ear of corn, and stand in a wide bowl (to catch the kernels). With a sharp knife, carefully slice downward. Repeat with remaining corn.
2. To bowl, add tomatoes, bell pepper, scallions, basil,vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. If storing, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before serving.

ENJOY!

Posted by: chauncey weles | July 13, 2009 10:50 PM

My favorite bbq dish is sandwich my fiance and I have whenever my family is having a bbq. My favorite recipe is a bbq tofu sandwich, which all ingredients are made from scratch. Two pieces of wheat bread put on the grill, slaw, bbq sauce (which is delicious might at add, from scratch is way better than store bought bbq sauce) and grilled tofu. When we don't have grilled tofu we bread the tofu and cook it in the pan or we broil it in the oven. We usually enjoy this sandwich with fresh cut potatoes that we bake in the oven with some spices (that we change up the spices). Mmmm... I want to go make this now!

Posted by: asheen walsh | July 14, 2009 12:02 AM

Grilled corn on the cob!

Posted by: Aurelia Casson | July 14, 2009 06:46 AM

My favorite vegan barbeque friendly food is BOCA Burgers.

Posted by: Erma | July 14, 2009 06:47 AM

baked oak and barley

Posted by: BengHock | July 14, 2009 09:11 AM

Mmm, Big Juicy Portabella Mushroom caps grilled with garlic and topped with barbecue sauce on a bun. Yummy!

Posted by: Melissa O. | July 14, 2009 09:31 AM

My favorite is Portabello mushrooms on the grill,a little olive oil and a little vinegar and they are amazing!!

Posted by: crystal | July 14, 2009 10:02 AM

Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

6-8 sweet potatoes, cut into long finger-size wedges

extra virgin olive oil
rosemary (fresh or dried)
red chile powder
cayenne pepper
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper

directions:
toss cut potatoes and oil in a pyrex baking dish. sprinkle all spices and herbs on top. get your hands messy and mix it all up. bake covered in tinfoil at 400* for 20 mins. stir around. bake uncovered for another 10-20. check for lovely browness and remove from oven.

serve with green chile mustard (where available) or your favorite condiment. proceed to yum.

Posted by: Lisa M | July 14, 2009 12:14 PM

It's BOCA Burgers for us

Posted by: Happi Shopr | July 14, 2009 01:52 PM

BOCA burgers are the best vegan BBQ food.

Posted by: susan smoaks | July 14, 2009 03:25 PM

I love vegetable shish-ka-bobs. The best part is you can be a picky eater and still enjoy them! I usually use onions, sweet peppers, and roma tomatoes, but all other vegetables can be used as well. Plus, you can make your own marinade or find one that tastes great in the store, depending on what flavor you like. Easy to make, delicious to eat. :)

Posted by: Samantha Miller | July 14, 2009 03:37 PM

It's not too complicated, but my favorite summer drink for a bbq is a raspberry smoothie. I use a bag of frozen raspberries, 2 bananas, and vanilla soy milk to desired consistensy to make a real yummy, vegan, and non alcoholic drink! Throw a little protein powder in, and these are great for breakfast too!

Posted by: Kimberly | July 14, 2009 04:01 PM

Chipotle Black Bean Flame Grilled Quesadillas

Serves 4

8 Whole Wheat Vegan Wraps
4 Morning Star Chipotle Black Bean Burgers (thawed)
1 fresh pineapple (sliced and grilled)
1 avocado (sliced)
2 tomatoes (diced)
1/2 red onion (grilled, chilled, then diced)
some cilantro
1 chipotle pepper (wear gloves)
Garlic
Cayenne
vegan pepper jack shredded cheese (any brand)

• begin by getting grill hot (do not use charcoal...try jack daniels wood)
• And grill the thawed black bean burgers
• Slice red onion in half and brush both sides with EVOO, sprinkle with salt and pepper
• slice pineapple and sprinkle with a little cayenne pepper
• grill onion until it has grill marks and set aside
• grill pineapple until some of the juices are out and set aside to cool
• when onions cool, dice and put in a bowl
• dice tomatoes and add them with onions
• Add garlic
• Add a chipotle pepper
• Add cilantro and then set aside

• **dice pineapple

• quarter bb burgers
• brush all wraps with a bit of EVOO and place on grill
• add the burger
• add the pineapple
• sprinkle a bit of vegan pepperjack cheese
• add top of wrap and let the cheese fuse the two side together and then flip

• Remove quesadilla, quarter, and top with salsa mixture and sliced avocado! Enjoy!

• For added spice, just add more peppers

Posted by: Jaime McManus | July 14, 2009 04:08 PM

I adore tofu, sprouts (we grow our own) and all variations of organice brown rice - and sprouted is out of this world!

Posted by: Salleefur/Jesslyn | July 14, 2009 04:49 PM

nice!

Posted by: hazel hunt | July 14, 2009 05:37 PM

Red lentils fom earth fair, cooked down with vegetable broth to make soup.

Posted by: John Rasmussen | July 14, 2009 10:43 PM

I like BOCA burgers during the summer.

Posted by: theodore esteghamat | July 14, 2009 11:44 PM

I take the gardenberger Ribblets and serve them on a onion roll, with thin sliced onion, butter lettace and sprouts, serve with chips or with fresh made potatoe salad

Posted by: Vicki Andrew | July 15, 2009 02:08 AM

Fresh Peach & Lemon Slush

Posted by: djgroz | July 15, 2009 09:19 AM

nummy nummies! simple and tasty: I want to share this with my PETA pals...

ingredients I use:
* 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu
* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 onion, thinly sliced
* 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
* 6 hamburger buns

drain the tofu, slice it, fry until golden brown, add onion, cook on low for ten minutes in barbecue sauce..put it on buns and enjoy! :)

Posted by: Alycee | July 15, 2009 09:36 AM

Grilled eggplant, seasoned potatoes and corn on the cob :)

Posted by: Gianna | July 15, 2009 12:40 PM

I love Boca Burgers! yummy on the grill.

Posted by: Tammy | July 15, 2009 01:34 PM

cool contest

Posted by: Tammy Hankins | July 15, 2009 01:40 PM

I like to grill large zucchini slices marinated in an olive oil and spice/fresh herb mix. Good stuff.

Posted by: Denise | July 15, 2009 02:12 PM

I love cherry limeades with maraschino cherries included in the drink.

Posted by: Tamara Burks | July 15, 2009 05:44 PM

our favorite is gardenburger

Posted by: Maja | July 15, 2009 05:44 PM

i'm a big fan of grilled eggplant

Posted by: christopher h | July 15, 2009 05:54 PM

I make a great black bean and corn salsa that I take to BBQs and summer potlucks. It is always a hit.

Posted by: sheila k. | July 15, 2009 07:30 PM

orange julius

Posted by: sabine blanch | July 15, 2009 11:47 PM