These vegan enchiladas are packed with flavor and hearty enough to satisfy even the hungriest “meat-eater.” Don’t believe me? Ask my husband. He and his friend John were patting their bellies last night after eating two enchiladas, telling me how good they were and how they couldn’t believe they were full from eating vegetables. The recipe below is for a double batch. I baked one and put the other in…
This is a quick, easy and fresh summer salad. It’s perfect to throw together for your family or to take to a party. There are so many different variations to try, so just use whatever you have on hand. Cucumber Tomato SaladIngredients:-2 large tomatoes-1 seedless cucumber-1/2 red onion-2 T. balsamic vinegar-2 T. olive oil-salt & pepper to taste Directions:1. Chop up tomatoes, cut cucumber in half and slice, slice…
One of the things that gets me excited about working on my blog is the opportunity to share with you just how easy it can be to eat healthy meals. I know a lot of you out there are still in the stage of “I want to eat healthy, but I don’t know how to cook,” or “We will start eating healthier when ____.” I want to encourage you…
The kids and I stopped by Grandma and Grandpa’s house for lunch on Tuesday. They had picked up three packs of fresh tamales from the Tucson Tamale Company: Boise – (Vegan) Sweet potatoes roasted and blended with sun dried tomatoes and all wrapped in a Yam Masa.Santa Fe – Pork Loin, Green Chile Sauce (Green Chile, Tomato, Onion) and CheeseAustin – (Vegan) Spinach, Mushrooms, Spices (with Sesame Seeds) They were…
I have a love/hate relationship with onions. They taste great grilled, roasted, thrown into soups, raw on a hamburger, even microwaved. Onions are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. The problem? They make me cry. Not just watery eyes and a few tears but so badly that many times I have to run out of the room while in the middle of slicing and dicing. I’ve tried all of…
Credit We got an amazing amount of food this week in our Bountiful Basket. I will share the full haul with you tomorrow, but I will tell you that we got 3 coconuts. I have never prepared a coconut before so I needed some guidance. This video from Gourmet.com is perfect. I can’t wait to get cracking!
If you are tired of the same old PB&J or ham and cheese sandwich, why not try a healthy wrap for lunch? If you can find whole wheat lavash bread, that is what I recommend. I get mine at Trader Joe’s. If you can’t find lavash, try to find a whole wheat tortilla with five or less ingredients. Locally made tortillas are usually your best bet. Most store brands have…