Have any veggie lovers that you need to buy gifts for? Awesome! Being a vegetarian is not what defines of course but being a veggie lover amidst a sea of carnivores does make us different. We have to plan our social outings much more carefully and also hone our cooking skills and repertoire to keep [...]
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Pomegranate Quinoa
Quinoa (pronouced keen-wah) is an excellent food choice for vegetarians who want to incorporate nourishing traditional foods in their diet. Many think it is a grain but it is actually the fruit of an herb plant and it is related to spinach. It is also a complete protein, gluten free, and a very healthy choice for those who want to up their protein uptake and avoid becoming a "grainarian".
Menu Ideas for a Vegetarian Thanksgiving
If you are a new vegetarian or a sworn carnivore you may be wondering how those amongst us who choose not to eat meat manage to have a festive Thanksgiving dinner. You are probably picturing these poor souls sitting around nibbling on carrot sticks or eating a large salad wishing that for this one day [...]
Baked Pumpkin Ginger Oatmeal
I am not a big oatmeal fan. In fact I think I can count on one hand how many times a year I eat it. Eating a breakfast that is so heavy on the grains is just not for me. BUT I did decide to spice up some oatmeal this morning and increase the protein [...]
Pomegranate Quinoa
Quinoa (pronouced keen-wah) is an excellent food choice for vegetarians who want to incorporate nourishing traditional foods in their diet. Many think it is a grain but it is actually the fruit of an herb plant and it is related to spinach. It is also a complete protein, gluten free, and a very healthy choice [...]
Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
Vegetarians do not eat meat but it does not mean that their meals are bland and tasteless. Vegetarian recipes are not only healthy but they are also flavorful. If you try using fresh vegetables in your main courses more often you will realize that a vegetarian meal will make a healthy, delicious difference in your [...]
Black Bean Salsa
This salsa recipe can be “heated up” by using a variety of hot peppers in place of the jalapenos Ingredients: 1 lb dry black beans, cooked, drained 3 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 large onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 TBSP Chili powder 3/4 [...]
Two-Bean Soup with Kale
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Emeril’s), divided 7 cups stemmed, chopped kale (about 1 bunch) 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed, drained, and divided 1 (15-ounce) can [...]
Make Your Own Yogurt at Home
Yogurt is a big seller among families. It is delicious for breakfasts and snacks and kids generally give it their stamp of approval. Moms wanting to make meals a bit healthier may get clever by adding some yogurt to the morning granola or offering fruit and yogurt dipping sauce for a snack. Yogurt has live [...]
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