Something really important I’ve discovered over the years (and this probably seems like a “duh” moment), is that the brand of ingredients I use in a recipe makes a HUGE difference in the final product. • 1 package meat substitute crumbles • 1 C salsa • 8 oz. cheese (Jack works well or mild cheddar) • 15 oz. can enchilada …
Savory Oats with Brie
• 2 tsp olive oil • 1 shallot, chopped • 2 C cherry tomatoes, halved twice • 1/2 tsp salt • 2 C old-fashioned rolled oats • 1 clove garlic, minced • 5.5 oz. small Brie, cut into cubes • 1/4 C fresh basil leaves torn • 1 Tbsp toasted pine nuts 1. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. …
Chick Pea Salad
This Chick Pea salad is quick and easy to make, and most of the ingredients are things you might already have on hand. You’ll notice that the recipe calls for both the tomato and parsley to be chopped, and the garlic to be minced. You’ll also see recipes that call for something (like a potato) to be diced. So what’s …
Zucchini with Chick Peas
• 2 tsp olive oil • 2 small zucchini • 1 14.75 oz. can diced tomatoes • 1 14.75 oz. can chick peas • 1/2 C chopped onion • 1/2 tsp dried thyme • 1/2 tsp dried basil • Garlic salt and pepper to taste 1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. • You can try using diced …
Savory Spiced Couscous
Originally from North Africa, couscous has become a very popular grain all over the world and can be found in most supermarkets. While it might seem like you’re boiling it to cook, in reality you’re steaming the couscous which is why you cover it and let it sit once the water comes to a boil. • 1 C couscous • …
Black Bean Salad
Once you start eating healthy, and eating organic produce, you’ll find you start to prefer it. I was in a meeting at work the other day and it ran late. I was getting really hungry; they had some packaged snacks in the room but I didn’t want those. They also had a lot of bananas so I grabbed one of …
Teff Porridge
There is an amazing variety of vegetables, fruits and grains in this world and every day I’m discovering new ones; this recipe for Teff Porridge is the result of one of those discoveries. • 1 C Teff • 1 Tbsp butter • 1/4 tsp ground cloves • 3 C water • 3/4 C pitted dates halved crosswise • 1/4 tsp …
Sweet and Savory Wheat Berries
• 4 Tbsp + 1 tsp olive oil • Salt and pepper • 3/4 C wheat berries • 1 15.5 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained • 1 tsp barbecue spice or equivalent • Small bunch rainbow carrots • 2 oz. dried apricots • 2 Tbsp Marcona almonds • Fresh parsley • 1 clove garlic • 1 lemon …
Vegetarian Stew
• 1 Tbsp olive oil • 10 small frozen pearl onions, thawed • 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (approx. 2/3 C) • 1 Tbsp flour • 4 oz. seitan, cut into 1 inch pieces • 2 slices smoky tempeh bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped • …
Carrot Tzimmes
• 1/4 C uncooked barley • 5 C carrots, cut into rounds • 1 C grated apple • 2 Tbl honey • 1 1/2 Tbl butter • 2 1/2 tsp powdered ginger • Pinch of salt 1. Bring barley and 1 C water to a boil in a covered pot. Turn off heat, let set 1 hour, and then drain. …