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Calista is really into soups lately. Also, she is loving shiitake mushrooms. She vacillate’s between loving and hating mushrooms. Her current favorite is shiitake’s. Of course, she couldn’t be in love with the cheaper crimini’s! Anyhoo, she likes the nutty flavor of the shiitake’s. You could certainly substitute a different mushroom. This is a really [...] Be
I think this makes up for the venti iced soy toffee nut latte I had for breakfast, don’t you? I have to confess, I am not a juice girl, never have been. Those rows of refrigerated juices with fancy combinations at the grocery store, I am not even tempted. However, I actually like the juices I make [...] Be the first to comment... Related Posts:Vegan Almond Cheese – Sweet Peppers St
Orecchiette with Roasted Tomato Garlic Pesto – quick, and delicious, this is a super healthy take on pesto, no oil and no cheese, but full of flavor! Save Print Orecchiette with Roasted Tomato Garlic Pesto Author: Theresa Recipe type: Entree Cuisine: Italian Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 50 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 2-3 Fast and [...] B
Barley Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Tomato Herb Pesto This simple to put together bowl is filled with hearty, healthy grains and tossed with a delicious, flavorful herb pesto. Print Barley Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Tomato Herb Pesto Author: Theresa Recipe type: Entree Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour 15 mins Serves: 3-4 [...] Be the firs
Quinoa Chickpea Bowl with Citrus Sauce – Delicious, healthy, protein power bowl, add this to your repertoire! Print Quinoa Chickpea Bowl with Citrus Sauce Author: Theresa Recipe type: Main Dish Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 2 – 3 Quick, filling, full of protein and flavor, yum! Ingredients 1 leek, [...] Be t
Roasted Vegetable Lentil Basmati Bowl – We love our bowls, this one is no exception, the roasted veggies with the lentils and basmati topped with the spicy tahini dressing has so much flavor! Print Roasted Vegetable Lentil Basmati Bowl Author: Theresa Recipe type: Entree Cuisine: Mediterranean Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins [...
Fruity Kale Salad – Saturday’s lunch, healthy, sweet, tangy, a great way to eat your greens! Print Fruity Kale Salad Author: Theresa Recipe type: Salad Cuisine: Healthy Prep time: 25 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 2-3 Quick, simple, light, salad loaded with flavor, this is eating healthy?! Ingredients 1 bunch of kale, rinsed and [...] B
It has been a busy, stressful, and heartbreaking past 6 months for me. We moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Bend, Oregon on June 1, 2012. We were all so excited about our move back to the Northwest, and especially, the beauty and possibilities of Bend. It really is such a beautiful, laid back kind of [...] Be the first to comment... Related Posts:Persian Garden CafeChange Change ChangesTomato Bre
Spicy Coconut Quinoa Bowl – this was awesome, I used red quinoa, feel free to use regular quinoa or brown rice, you could also vary the vegetables, kale and chickpeas would be good too. Print Spicy Coconut Quinoa Bowl Author: Theresa Recipe type: Entree Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 4 [...] Be the first to comment... Re
Black Bean Pumpkin Soup – delicious, warm, comforting fall flavors in a bowl Print Black Bean Pumpkin Soup Author: Theresa Recipe type: Soup Cuisine: Southwest Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4-5 Quick, Healthy, Filling Black Bean Pumpkin Soup, yum! Ingredients 1 T vegetable oil 1 T Earth Balance 3 c [...] Be t
Carrot Mango Smoothie – this is my very favorite new healthy drink. I’m not much of a carrot girl, I actually ask our local Thai restaurant to leave out the carrots in my order of spicy drunken noodles. Carrots in a salad, I move them around and eat everything else. But, low and behold, I [...] Be the first to comment... Related Posts:Hemp SmoothieHemp Smoothie – Indulgent
Pesto Bowl with White Beans and Mushrooms – This is one of those quick to put together but loaded with flavor recipes for a quick weeknight dinner. Print Pesto Bowl with White Beans and Mushrooms Author: Theresa Recipe type: MaIn Entree Cuisine: Italian Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Serves: 4 Pesto [...] Be the first
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup – easy, warm, and comforting, perfect Fall meal. Print Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Soup Author: Theresa Recipe type: Soup Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 80 mins Total time: 1 hour 30 mins Serves: 4-5 Creamy, delicious, Roasted Red Pepper Soup Ingredients 4 small red potatoes, rinsed and cut in large chunks [...] Be the fi
Butternut Squash Bisque – Easy, delicious, creamy vegan bisque! Print Butternut Squash Bisque Author: Theresa Recipe type: Soup Cuisine: Seasonal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 115 mins Total time: 2 hours 10 mins Serves: 5-6 Full of creamy goodness, this bisque is delicious and no one will miss the cream! Ingredients olive oil 1 yam 1 butternut [.
I received this month’s food swap from Melissa at Vegan Fling who lives in Denver, Colorado; www.veganflingblogspot.com. Thanks, Melissa for the awesome haul, some I have tried before, and some new vegan treats, yeah! I got some great things this month; 1) Keen One Quinoa – quick fix quinoa with vegetables. Looking forward to [...]
Healthy Southwest Quinoa Salad – Southwest and Mexican flavors are my very favorite and I am always looking for ways to make traditional flavors healthier. Print Healthy Southwest Quinoa Salad Author: Theresa Recipe type: Main Entree Cuisine: Southwest Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 4-5 Lightened up healthy, sout
Baked Falafel Patties – Packed with protein and flavor, these healthy little morsels are delicious! Print Baked Falafel Patties Author: Theresa Recipe type: Main Dish Cuisine: Mediterranean Prep time: 35 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 1 hour Serves: 5-6 Perfect combination of crispy, moist and creamy – a great delicious dinner! Ingredie
Banana Oat Bars - with peanut butter and chocolate -perfect breakfast treat with a vanilla soy latte! Print Banana Oat Bars Author: Theresa Recipe type: Breakfast Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 20 Not too sweet, moist, delicious, nutty banana oat bars topped with dark chocolate! Ingredients 1 1/12 c rolled [...]
Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles – These are our go-to peanut noodles. Calista requests these once a week. Quick, easy, and delicious, what more could you ask for? Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles Print Recipe type: Entree Author: Theresa Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 4 Quick, at-home, thai [...]
Hemp Smoothie – Hemp Frozen Dessert, Espresso, Frozen Banana, cool, creamy deliciousness! Hemp Smoothie – Indulgent Goodness! Print Recipe type: Dessert Author: Theresa Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Creamy, delicious, indulgent – a great afternoon, I deserve it, treat Ingredients 1 T flaxseed 1 shot espresso (you could use coffee [...]
Vegan Chilaquiles – this was a winner, loaded with spicy flavor, fresh roasted vegetables, no soy, no faux meat or cheese, just craveable Mexican food with a kick! Vegan Chilaquiles Print Recipe type: Entree Author: Theresa Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 60 mins Total time: 1 hour 20 mins Serves: 5-6 Spicy, Creamy, Loaded [...]
Hemp Smoothie – hemp powered green smoothie, rich and creamy, delicious healthiness! Hemp Smoothie Print Recipe type: Breakfast Author: Theresa Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 Hemp Smoothie – creamy, delicious green hemp smoothie Ingredients 1 T shelled hemp seeds 1 frozen banana, cut into large chunks 1/2 c frozen mango [...]
This was my first vegan swap, and I received my vegan goodies from Amie at www.wholesoulvegan.blogspot.com. She did a great job sending me stuff I have never tried (except the cashew cookie LaraBar, but, this is my very favorite LaraBar, so win win!!) Look at the awesome goodies; Teriyaki Primal Stick – consumed immediately by [...]
OMG! Deliciously Decadent Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars – these are the bomb, incredibly rich and delish, if you love chocolate and peanut butter, make these! Calista actually made these with my mother-in-law for Mike’s bday – he is a peanut butter and chocolate addict and loved them! High praise indeed. Adapted from WikiHow “How [...]
Cucumber Ginger Juice – healthy, tasty, delicious, perfect start to the day Cucumber Ginger Juice Print Recipe type: Juice Author: Theresa Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 2 Fresh, healthy juice to start your day off right! Ingredients 1 apple 1 cucumber, peeled if not organic 4 celery stalks 1 orange, peeled, [...]
Wild Rice Salad – Quick, hearty, delicious, perfect for a summer lunch! Wild Rice Salad Print Recipe type: Salad Author: Theresa Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 6-8 Delicious, healthy, protein-packed rice salad! Ingredients Salad 4 c cooked and chilled rice (I used 2 ½ cups wild and 1 ½ c white) [...]
Creamy Wild Rice Soup – Yum! Hearty, healthy, filling, and delicious. This would be perfect on a chilly night (I realize it’s summer, but the house is cool and Calista was craving wild rice soup!) Creamy Wild Rice Soup Print Recipe type: Soup Author: Theresa Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: [...]
Roasted Vegetable Lasagna – Low-fat, loaded with flavor, uber-healthy, and the family loved it, this one’s a winner! Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Print Recipe type: Main Dish Author: Theresa Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 1 hour 5 mins Serves: 6-8 Perfect summer lasagna, bursting with fresh roasted vegetables, low fat, healthy, [...]
Vegan Taco Salad – Mexican food is my favorite food so obviously, taco salad is my favorite salad – there are several variations on the site but, I think this is my favorite. Filling and full of flavor, this is definitely one to try! Vegan Taco Salad Print Recipe type: Salad Author: Theresa Prep time: [...]
Coconut Date Balls – these sugar-free, no cook balls are little bursts of energy in ball form! Coconut Date Balls Print Recipe type: Dessert Author: Theresa Prep time: 15 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 12 Healthy and tasty coconut date balls – yum! Ingredients 1 c unsweetened coconut chips, finely ground 2 T flax [...]
Best Veggie Burger – this turned out fabulously, I confess I have never used tofu in a veggie burger before, but you couldn’t taste it and along with the hemp and sunflower seeds this is loaded with protein. Add this to your summer repertoire. Best Veggie Burger Print Recipe type: Main Dish Author: Theresa Prep [...]
Oatmeal Smoothie – healthy, rich, satisfying, what could be better? Oatmeal Smoothie Print Recipe type: Breakfast Author: Theresa Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 2 Healthy and delicious espresso oatmeal smoothie! Ingredients 1 c oats 1 T chia seed 1 – 1 ½ c vanilla soy milk 2 T instant espresso powder [...]
Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas – Great taste, filling, and delicious. Gluten and soy free too! The instructions look long but, everything comes together pretty easily. Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas Print Recipe type: Main Dish Author: Theresa Prep time: 1 hour Cook time: 1 hour Total time: 2 hours Serves: 5 Healthy Mexican! Full of flavor, these roasted [...]
Vegan Quinoa Salad – Quick Summer Salad, loaded with protein and taste – give this one a try! Vegan Quinoa Salad Print Recipe type: Salad Author: Theresa Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 40 mins Serves: 6 Quick summer time salad, cool and citrusy! Ingredients 1 c raw quinoa, cooked and [...]
What's on Your Plate? is a witty and provocative documentary about kids and food politics. Over the course of one year, the film follows two eleven-year-old multiracial friends from New York City as they explore their place in the food chain. Sadie and Safiyah talk to food activists, farmers, and storekeepers, as they address questions regarding the origin of the food they eat, how it's cultivated
Vegan Peach Cobbler – simple, perfect summer dessert! Vegan Peach Cobbler Recipe type: Dessert Author: Theresa Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 6 Fresh, sweet, summer peach cobbler, yum! Ingredients ¼ c Earth Balance, cut into small dice 5 medium peaches, peeled and sliced ½ c all purpose [...]
Orange Cranberry Scones – These scones are truly delicious. Calista made them and I had one (or two) every day until they were gone. Moist and flavorful, not at all dry. Orange Cranberry Scones Print Recipe type: Breakfast Author: Calista Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 32 mins Serves: 12-14 Moist, [...]
Tempeh Cakes – quick and delicious served with Spicy Remoulade and Cashew, Mushroom Pilaf – this is good enough to impress your friends and family with! Tempeh Cakes with Spicy Remoulade and Cashew, Mushroom Pilaf Print Recipe type: Main Dish Author: Theresa Prep time: 45 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour 15 [...]
Vegan Vegetable Lasagna – sooo good, comes together pretty quickly and it is loaded with flavor, you will not miss the cheese! Vegan Vegetable Lasagna Print Recipe type: main dish Author: Theresa Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 6-8 Bursting with flavor, spinach, mushrooms, potatoes and almond [...]
Coconut Popsicles – super easy, super healthy, super delicious! Coconut Popsicles Print Recipe type: dessert Author: Theresa Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 8 Creamy, delicious, quick coconut, pineapple, banana popsicles! Ingredients 1 can light coconut milk 2 ripe bananas 1 heaping cup frozen pineapple chunks (you of course could use fresh) [...]
Veggie Juice – Health in a cup. Give this one a try, Mike who hates beets even liked this one, woo hoo! Here the veggie prep pic: Veggie Juice Print Recipe type: Juice Author: Theresa Whitney Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 2 Yummy juice Ingredients 3 large carrots, rinsed ½ [...]
Vegan Mac N Cheese – Gluten Free, Soy Free, Spicy and Creamy, yum! Vegan Mac N Cheese Print Recipe type: main dish Author: Theresa Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 3 Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, tasty, creamy Mac N Cheese, who knew?!! Ingredients Inspired by Isa Chandra Moskowitz 8 oz [...]
Coconut Lentil Soup – delicious soup with strong flavors, topped with a cilantro almond couscous Coconut Lentil Soup Print Recipe type: soup Author: Theresa Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 4 Delicious coconut curry lentil soup bursting with flavor topped with fresh couscous salsa, this recipe is a [...]
This is not your mother’s low-fat cookbook. There’s no foolish tricks, no bizarre concoctions, no chemicals, no frozen meals…no fake anything! Appetite for Reduction means cooking with real food, for real life. (Skimpy portions need not apply.) In Appetite for Reduction, bestselling author and vegan chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz has created 125 delectable, nutritionally-balanced recipes for the foods
Potato Tacos - crispy potatoes, spicy chipotle cream, who says vegan food is boring? Potato Tacos Print Recipe type: Main Dish Author: Theresa Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 50 mins Serves: 4 Crispy potatoes, spicy chipotle sauce, creamy guacamole, ole! Ingredients 8 red potatoes, cleaned and cubed olive oil crushed red [...]
Potato Corn Chowder with Smoked Corn and Quinoa Salsa – Modern spin on a summer classic. Make something unique and memorable! Potato Corn Chowder Print Recipe type: Soup Author: Theresa Prep time: 40 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 1 hour 10 mins Serves: 4 Vegan potato corn chowder with fresh smoked corn and [...]
Vegan Coffee Cake – Calista made this and it turned out great, moist, delicious and full of cinnamon goodness. Inspired by Vegan Brunch by Isa Chandra Moskowitz Vegan Coffee Cake Print Recipe type: Dessert Author: Theresa Whitney Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 45 mins Serves: 9 This is moist,delicious, [...]
Salad with Tahini Dressing – easy, hearty, and delicious – try this for a quick summer dinner Ingredients: Salad: 4-5 c baby spinach 6 red potatoes, rinsed, cubed, tossed with a little cayenne, salt, and olive oil and roasted at 375 degrees until tender, cooled slightly 1/3 c dried cranberries ½ c toasted sliced almonds [...]
Caramelized Bananas – simplicity at it’s best, delicious, and super easy, with ingredients probably in your pantry right now! Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 3 T raw sugar 2 T brown sugar 1 T cinnamon Earth Balance agave Directions: Peel and cut bananas, I cut mine into large pieces. Place bananas in oiled baking pan. [...]
Tomato Bread Salad – one of my favorite things to eat before I became vegan was caprese salad, this salad has the same flavor profile without the cheese, and honestly, I didn’t miss it. Ingredients: 1 ½ cubes good cubed bread (I used ciabatta) 3 ripe roma tomatoes, chopped (I leave out the seeds) 1 [...]
