Say what you want about tofu, but to me, it is a blank slate of perfect protein. You can complain about it all you want, but you have to know how to handle it. In this preparation, I added all the flavoring of chorizo with none of the sausage. I think I made one of…
Category: Vegetarian
Blender Hummus
Becca has been begging to make hummus. This was a basic recipe that we made in the blender. We threw everything in the blender and let it whir! So easy and yummy! 1 can chickpeas 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini 3 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving Salt…
Salted Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Before- scoop out seeds and gunk. strain off and clean off all the gunk from the seeds in warm water. Let dry (I let them sit out overnight to dry) . Cover in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil and salt. Cook at 300 for about 45 minutes, tossing every 15 minutes. After-So yummy!
The Dog Ate My Pistachios
No practice tonight! The girls and I got to pick anything we wanted for dinner…they just wanted to chill and eat Cheerios. I don’t blame them! I choose to chill and cook one of my Purple Carrot meals. Right now I am doing this vegan meal delivery service every other week; I am really LOVING…
Ramen with Fall Veggies
I forgot how much better I feel when I eat vegetarian! I am super spunky and have loads of energy! Don’t worry; I haven’t abandoned meat. I will still eat bacon, chicken (fried nuggets are my favorite), and as much seafood as I can. I am still eating pork and beef as well, just limiting…
Vegan Asparagus and Chickpea Fettuccine with Tomato Butter
I am notorious for watching, reading, and changing recipes. I love the idea of taking someone’s idea, and making it my own. Sometimes I am good and follow it if I have all the ingredients. Sometimes I improvise and use what I have when I want to make something similar to what I see. Sometimes…
Seitan Stir Fry with Cauliflower Rice
I don’t know if a lot of you know this, but I used to be a vegetarian; a vegan even! 13 years of vegetarianism with 3 years of those being vegan, I learned to love all veggies, fruits, and different types of fake meats (but vegan cheese was not very good at all). It has…
Vegan Veggie Wrap
Avocado, Arugula, Carrots, and Tiger Stripped Tomatoes on a Sun-dried Tomato Tortilla
Sweet Pepper and Heirloom Tomato Pasta
Hey guys! The second week of school is off to a pretty ok start 😉 Getting back in to a routine is a blessing and a curse. Miss my summer, but I am loving my new students and the girls love their teachers. The girls are also back in cheer, which means cheer practice 3…
