Posts Tagged ‘vegetarian’

Veggie Asian Biscuit Pizza
The story about when I was out of cheese. Let's say you're out of cheese. Which we both know that would never ever happen in a kazillion years, but WHAT. IF. you were? What do you do? How do you eat? How do you live? How does your heart go on? Well, I'm here to tell you a story of survival. A story in which, without the support of my friends and family, I might not be here today to share with you the travesty of what I went through. A HOUSE... Read More
Easy Black Bean Tostadas
The quickest, easiest, meatless, no fuss Mexi-snacks are right here. You know how we all live our lives? How we get up every morning and have coffee and make decisions and go to the store and pet our dog and make the bed and change the oil on our cars and watch TV and take showers and go to bed? You know how we do all of that? Okay. Now, imagine all of that, but naked. I'M JUST KIDDING. I have no idea. I'm sorry. Anyway, imagine all of... Read More
How to Make Vegan Cookies
Knowing how to make a dish friendly for vegans is often just a matter of knowing your substitutions. Baking can be intimidating for those of us who prefer to eschew the measuring cups and approximate cooking times. So vegan baking may seem like double trouble to the more lax cooks among us. But chillax, because it's not so hard. You can experiment with vegan baking using old tried-and-true recipes and having a handy list of vegan substitution... Read More
Healthy Veggie Gratin
Get gratin! Who needs potatoes when cauliflower makes a picture perfect side dish, with a few less carbs? With winter officially around us, and upon us, and pressing against the windowpanes, it's only right we break out some serious comfort food. Of course, being the new year and all, comfort food also has to lend some sort of nutritional value to our resolution-driven diets. Which is why this gorgeously simple Cauliflower Gratin makes the perf... Read More
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Resolutions. Upcoming warm-weather vacays. There are plenty of reasons to eat right this time of year. This recipe makes it easy. It’s that time of year; everyone is trying to get in shape and shed some pounds. It’s elbow to elbow at the gym and people are fighting over treadmills. But losing weight isn’t all about exercising. It all starts with changing the way you eat. I just had a baby girl so I’m definitely trying to eat healthy t... Read More
Monster Veggie Burger
Move over meat -- veggies rule in the summer! Harvest time means veggies are overflowing in our gardens and on our plates. Here are two great meatless recipes to put that bounty to use. This Monster Veggie Burger is no wimpy burger. It’s loaded with fresh veggies, chickpeas and spices like smoked paprika and cumin. Grill it or pan-fry it -- you won’t be sorry. We love to serve it piled high with more veggies, but feel free to use a bun.... Read More
Candied Walnut and Gorgonzola Salad
Salads should be simple, fresh, and full of flavor and variety. Love ya, Mom, but we literally ate the same salad made with sliced green peppers and tomatoes on top of romaine lettuce every single night of my life growing up. Somewhere along the line, I developed a salad phobia so severe that if I was getting together with friends and was asked to bring something, I would always say, “I’ll bring anything BUT the salad!” I guess I always... Read More
Super Veggie Sandwich
Lately, I have been changing up my usual sandwich routine. Out is my favorite 7-Grain bread and in are thin-style rolls and bagels (a mere 3 WW points!). And instead of just deli meat and cheese on my rolls, I am piling them high with veggies. Sometimes, I even skip the meat altogether. Scandalous, I know. (Snicker.) This sandwich, my Super Veggie Sandwich, is one of my new favorite lunches. It starts with a thin roll – actually a... Read More
How to Make Brussels Sprouts More Appealing
How to Make Brussels Sprouts Taste Better Brussels sprouts are nutritious but, to most people, not so delicious. How can you make them more appealing? The question of how to make Brussels sprouts tastier has plagued cooks for years. And it doesn't just apply to getting the kids to eat them. Many adults can't be convinced to eat Brussels sprouts either. The first key is in cooking them correctly; overcooked sprouts are the likely cause of most... Read More
How to Spice Up Lasagna
3 Fun Ways to Spice Up Lasagna Tired of the same old boring lasagna? Try one of these three tasty twists instead. Unless your Grandma is an Italian chef, forget about her lasagna recipe. We all fondly remember eating our mom's and grandma’s greatest fare, but now that we’re grown up, that old family recipe often really isn’t as great as we remember. To learn how to spice up lasagna, you need to own it —with flavors that reflect y... Read More