‘Julie & Julia’ Inspired Challenge Gives Betty Crocker Vegan Makeover

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by Michael Parrish DuDell May 4, 2010
Categories: Eats.

It was really only a matter of time before a vegan got all Julie & Julia up in here — and now it looks like it has happened.

Over on MeetTheShannons.net, Dan and Annie Shannon are doing what many believed could never be done: they’re veganizing every recipe in classic The Betty Crocker Cookbook. Whoa!

Sharing a love of plant-based, earth-friendly cuisine, The Shannon’s decided to tackle the project after watching Julie & Julia and being particularly disturbed over the lobster killing scene. Annie quickly decided, “there needs to be a humane alternative to lobster killer” and the challenge was born.

According to their site, “For as long as it takes – Dan & I will be veganizing every recipe in The Betty Crocker Cookbook and sharing our tips and secrets with you – our lurking readers.” And lurk we did!

So far, some of our favorite recipes include Tuna Casserole, Turtle Cheesecake and Cheeseburger Pie. But then again, you might prefer the Chicken Tetrazzini or Hot Fudge Topping.

Just how to they go about making it all vegan? You’ll have to stop by MeetTheShannons.net and see for yourself!

  • Stephanie

    Wow! This really is amazing! I grew up with my mother always making Betty Crocker recipes. I can’t wait to try the vegan versions! Fun!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=616026830 Jack

    Yay, Dan and Annie! I am going to make me some of these here recipes.

  • VZ

    This is very cool. I miss Tuna Casserole!
    Note to blog poster: not to be too persnickety, but the film is actually called “Julie & Julia” not “Julia & Julia” … although I can’t even bring myself to watch it in full, especially since Julie Powell took up butchering.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1735198588 Lianne

    Such a fantastic idea! That turtle cheesecake looks heavenly.

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  • Felicia

    Very cool! Thank you for this information.
    They have the cutest Star Wars Lego figures on their banner -I’m sold.

    PS: the film name is “Julie & Julia”
    :-)

  • http://www.theveganverdict.com Jazz

    Wow!! That’s such an amazing idea. I’ll be following this website for sure!

    Haha. I didn’t even notice the film was spelled wrong. :)

  • christina c

    this is just SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO freaking cool isn’t it?!?!?!?! they should TOTALLY open up a restaurant!!!!!

  • apostronazi

    Pull the apostrophe from “the Shannon’s.” It’s not possessive.

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