RECIPES
Here's a simple collection of recipes for your inspiration and use. Note the "♥" before our personal favorites. Enjoy!
For those wishing to avoid added cholesterol, you can always opt for plant-based versions of dairy products like we do,
omit oil in favor of blended nuts or avocado, and opt for more natural sweeteners too.
For those wishing to avoid added cholesterol, you can always opt for plant-based versions of dairy products like we do,
omit oil in favor of blended nuts or avocado, and opt for more natural sweeteners too.
Soups & Stews
♥ SOUL-SOOTHING AFRICAN PEANUT STEW • This richly flavored soup is a winter delight in our house! Yum!!
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♥ ENGLISH PEA SOUP • Sautee 1 diced onion in 5T olive oil. Add 5 T flour (to brown). Add 6 c. prepared vegetable broth and 5 c. of frozen peas, 1/4 t. salt, 1/8 t. pepper. Heat through. Then using an immersion or table top blender, blend to desired consistency (some like it smooth, others like it chunky). Add crème if desired. [No link.]
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HARIRA (MOROCCAN WEDDING SOUP) • Another bold flavored soup, wonderful paired with a hearty honey-wheat bread for sopping (its tradition not to use silverware). We omit cardamom and harissa in favor of 1/2 c. chopped cilantro and 1/4 c. chopped parsley. Add cooked basmati rice for a thicker stew.
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SUPER EASY CHILI • Grandma's chili has always been a family favorite for most of our crew. Sautee 1 diced onion in a little olive oil. Add 1 can pinto beans, 1 can kidney beans, 1 can Kuner's chili beans, 1 can diced tomatoes. Stir in a little chili powder, garlic powder and a dash or more of Tabasco sauce, to taste. Add diced fresh kale leaves, Morning Star crumbles, or cooked brown rice if desired. Heat through. [No link.]
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Salads
MASSAGED KALE & FRESH BERRY SALAD • We love all things kale, and this salad is on our list of new recipes to try this week. Let us know if you like it too!
♥ TOMATO & ONION SALAD • A lovely Moroccan inspired dish, add a pinch of cayenne (or more) for a true ethnic flair.
MASSAGED KALE & CRANBERRY SALAD • Yet another wonderful version of kale for you to try.
THANKSGIVING SLAW • A non-traditional addition to the healthy feast!
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♥ EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE SPINACH & STRAWBERRY SALAD • They aren't kidding, everybody we know loves this recipe (we opt for organic sugar, maple syrup or honey).
MASSAGED KALE & MANGO SALAD • We are looking forward to adding this salad to our "go to" recipes list. What about you?
♥ CHICKPEA WALDORF SALAD • We LOVE this salad, and it's especially nice as a wrap for a healthy pack lunch.
BEET, GRAPEFRUIT & FIG SALAD • Fantastic, delicious fiber... with grapefruit too!
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♥ RED CABBAGE & CARROT SALAD (w/ RAISINS) • We love this bit of purple (why they call it red, we'll never know) goodness by accident, more raisins please!
ASPARAGUS & TOMATO SALAD • Asparagus lovers will love this salad, and may even make converts of those wary of this wonderful green food.
AUTUMN CRUNCH PASTA SALAD • What a delightful little combo... wow!
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♥ CARROT & RAISIN SALAD • This is a little bit healthier version of an old classic.
FATTY GRAPEFRUIT & AVOCADO SALAD • Healthy fats from whole food sources (with their natural fiber content) are important for brain health.
MOROCCAN SPICED CARROT SALAD • So rich, typical of Moroccan cuisine, yet light and fresh too.
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Snacks & Sides
ARTICHOKE WALNUT PESTO CROSTINI • We love this plant-based take on pesto! So delicious!!
HEALTHY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE • All the yum! Go ahead, try some!
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THE BEST VEGAN BISCUITS • She isn't kidding (but we prefer not to use her choice expletive here)! You're going to love these super simple scrumptious treats.
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WHOLE WHEAT CORNBREAD • We enjoy cornbread and beans as a simple and satisfying winter staple. This is an oil free version, but you may also opt to add 2 T. oil in place of the added sugar if it's too dry for you.
CARROTS IN A BLANKET • We couldn't be more serious about carrot dogs... SO GOOD! (Be sure to peel them and cook til they're "hot dog" flexible.)
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CAULIFLOWER STUFFING • A bread-free option for those sensitive to gluten... and just look at it! Yum!!
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Entrees, All Day
♥ BROWN RICE WAFFLES (GLUTEN FREE GOODNESS) • We adapted this recipe to make it a little more healthy, and it won the house vote! (We sub arrowroot powder for the cornstarch; omit the xanthan gum; add 2-3 T. flax meal; and cut back on the sugar - about 1 T. because you'll likely put syrup on top too!)
CHICKPEA OF THE SEA • We LOVE this sandwich, makes for a great tuna-less melt as well!
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TOFU OMELETS • We aren't so much a fan of the asparagus filler in these fluffy egg alternative omelets, but paired with sautéed onions, peppers and rice, with a little drizzle of cashew cheese, they keep coming back for more!
THANKSGIVING WRAPS • If you're a fan of sweet potatoes, you'll love this recipe. (And if you're like us, you'll run with it and make it the latest favorite with 100 other options!)
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PUMPKIN OATMEAL • A delightful twist on a classic breakfast, we love this all year, but especially during the fall and winter months.
ALMOST EGG SALAD • When we decided to reduce our cholesterol intake, we found this delicious recipe to sub for our standard sandwich filler (and it's great on cracker's too! Add dill weed if desired.
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OOH-LA-LA-LASAGNA • The name says it all -- this is quite possibly our favorite good-for-you and good-tasting-too lasagna recipe. Feel free to top with a cashew cream sauce or a little shredded mozzarella Daiya. (What can we say, we're fan's of Chef Chloe!)
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