Creamy Risotto with Peas and Greens
I had this risotto for the first time last year when I was at a cycling camp in Spain. We were all blown away at how creamy this dish is without any cheese or cream. There is a wonderful alchemy that takes place between the starch from the rice and the lemon juice that gives the dish its wonderful creamy texture. I was inspired to make this dish…
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My Interview with The Happy Healthy Librarian, Debby Kastner
Debby Kastner’s blog and now FB page is one of my favorite and most reliable sources for information on healthy living. I discovered Debby Kastner’s blog, Happy Healthy Long Life about seven years ago, just a few years after I started transitioning to a plant based diet. Debby is a medical librarian at a leading US medical center who's been in the…
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Rob's Black Bean Sliders
I went to the Cooking School of Aspen last Monday with my friend Bland to take Chef Rob Nesby's class on Vegetarian Sliders. My favorite was the Black Bean Slider which I am sharing with you! This slider has great flavor and a nice firm texture. There is nothing worse than a flimsy veggie burger that falls apart when you try to eat it. Since there…
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Easy Glazed Tofu
Easy Glazed Tofu This is one of those dishes that has so many possibilities! Prepare a batch and you can use it in a stir fry, as an addditon to your salad, or place it in a wrap along with some vegetables for a healthy on the go lunch. Ingredients 1 16oz block extra firm tofu 3 tablespoons of tamari 3 tablespoons of mirin, rice wine vinegar 2…
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Pecan Ball Sub
These little pecan balls are sooooo good, and so versatile. They are good in a sub and the make great “meatballs” for spaghetti. I also like them crumbled up in my salad for lunch. Served with a big colorful salad and a glass of chianti! I use ground cashews as a topping for the subs and pasta. Enjoy! Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time:…
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Cauli-power Fettuccine “Alfredo”
This creamy “alfredo” sauce is divine! It really is rich and light at the same time, I know that sounds strange but you have to try it and see if you agree. I have made other plant based alfredo sauces in the past and they have all tasted a bit starchy and heavy, this is sauce is perfect. You could also serve the sauce over a plate of roasted vegetables…
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Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos
I had some leftover roasted butternut squash and saw this great recipe from Cookie and Kate for Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos so I made them. Delicious! Healthy too. The slaw is super easy to make with black beans, purple cabbage, fresh lime juice and salt. It is nice with the warm roasted squash on top. I already had some homemade salsa verde on hand…
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Pasta Al Forno with Broccoli and Cauliflower
This recipe comes from my beautiful niece in law Miriam Amico. Miriam is married to Randy’s nephew Mitch and was born and raised in Sicily. The first time I had this dish was when we were at a family gathering in Carlsbad, California, and Miriam and Mitch cooked this dish for us for dinner one night. This dish is pure deliciousness. I thought…
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Mid East Pilaf
Sandy Holmes, RD and a big Aspen Meatless Monday supporter, is writing a cookbook! She is in the process of self- publishing it and I will let you know when it is available for sale. This is a recipe I tested for her cookbook. It is yummy and easy to make. This recipe is going to be an after work staple for me. I especially like that you can cook…
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Fall Feast
I am in Carlsbad California for our annual fall trip to be with friends and family. We rent a house on the beach and everyone comes from various parts of the state to be together. Everyone takes a turn cooking each night, sharing food with people you love is a wonderful way to feel connected. Last night, Randy and I did the cooking and I am going to…
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