Dawn wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> I'm interested in knowing if anyone has found a good substitute for cheese?
> Is my
> search for real tasting Pizza/Lasagna in vain?
 
The only two cheese substitutes sold in the US that are casien free are
vegan-rella and soymage.  Both are okay, but not worth writing home
about.  You sound like you are looking for a mozzarella anyway, which
is not made by either to my knowledge.
 
For lasagna, we use Firm Tofu mashed with a potato masher till it looks
like cottage cheese.  We then follow our favorite lasagna recipe,
substituting the tofu for the mozz/ricotta mix and checking for
seasonings before cooking.  It works well and accepts the flavor of the
spices we mix in with it.
 
We also use the same trick to make spinach stuffed shells, but then we
mix the mashed tofu with an egg and wheat germ and, of course, the
spinach.  I then use a baby food spoon to stuff it into precooked
shells, smother it all with marinara and bake.
 
For pizza, we have found the best way to go is just forget the cheese
layer altogether.  Tofu, shredded, can be used if drained well, but it
never really seems to do much browning or melting.
 
Note: these substitutions can only be used if you can have soy protein
 
My son eats these with no problem, I can only have them once in a
while.
 
--
Kathy Wentz                   Mom of David (7) and Patrick (4.75)
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